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6:30 PM ET, November 12, 2012

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TMZ.com:
Elmo Voice Kevin Clash Denies Sex w/ Underage Boy — Takes Leave of Absence from Sesame Street  —  Takes Leave of Absence from Sesame Street  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kevin Clash — the man known as the voice of Elmo — has taken a leave of absence from Sesame Street in the wake of allegations …
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Voice of Elmo on leave after denying ‘underage conduct’ with teen
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Barbara Walters — Lindsay Lohan's Jay Leno Interview Is a Slap in the Face  —  Lindsay's Leno Interview  —  Is a Slap in the Face  —  Barbara Walters is straight-up insulted that Lindsay Lohan canceled an interview with her to chat with Jay Leno instead — claiming Lindsay's people …
Discussion: Egotastic!, PerezHilton and The Blemish
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Access Hollywood:
Barbara Walters ‘Disappointed’ Over Lindsay Lohan Interview Cancellation  —  NEW YORK, N.Y. — Barbara Walters had a little shock on Monday when she found out that Lindsay Lohan is set to sit down for an interview with Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show” next week - especially because the starlet …
Discussion: OK! Magazine
omg!:
Nicki Minaj Blasts Barbara Walters Over Rumored Idol Feud With Mariah Carey
Discussion: PerezHilton
Sean Daly / New York Post:
Is Brandi TV's first poor ‘real housewife’?  —  The invitation to officially join “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” could hardly have come at a better moment for Brandi Glanville.  —  The former fashion model — who replaces Camille Grammer this season — says she was nearly broke …
Discussion: Crushable, Cele|bitchy and OK! Magazine
The Superficial:
See?  Jessica & Ashlee Simpson Didn't Choose Sides In Their Parent's Divorce  —  As their parents battle through a nasty divorce that may or may not be because Papa Joe has been gay this whole time (It was.), rumors were circulating that Jessica and Ashlee were choosing sides and not speaking to each other.
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Daily Mail:
United front: Jessica and Ashlee Simpson keep close at autograph signing in first joint appearance …
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Justin Bieber Sings “Cry Me a River” After Selena Gomez Split  —  Singing through the heartache?  —  During a Boston concert on Saturday night, Justin Bieber summoned another world-famous Justin — Timberlake — in a potential nod to his fresh split with Selena Gomez.
Discussion: The Blemish and Gawker
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Empire News:
Anne Hathaway Joins Robopocalypse  —  Confirms a role in Spielberg's latest  —  Still early in its casting process, Steven Spielberg's Robopocalypse now officially has a lead actress in the shape of Anne Hathaway.  Recently linked with the blockbuster - now firmly in pre-production …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Joyce Chen / NY Daily News:
Halle Berry loses custody dispute over Nahla to ex Gabriel Aubry, can't move daughter to France: report  —  The actress had sought permission to start life abroad with fiance Olivier Martinez.  —  Halle Berry and daughter Nahla will not be moving to France anytime soon after a judge ruled against the actress' request Friday.
hellomagazine.com:
Peaches exclusively shares new baby joy with HELLO! and reveals name  —  Peaches Geldof exclusively reveals to HELLO! that she has cause to celebrate.  The 23-year-old journalist and presenter, who married singer and musician Thomas Cohen in September, in the grounds of her rock legend father …
Discussion: Dlisted and Celebrity Baby Scoop
Keith Gladdis / Daily Mail:
50 Shades of Divorce: Wife ‘inspired’ by erotic book says husband failed to meet her expectations  — Husband did not respond when she bought some sexy underwear and blamed her behaviour on ‘that bloody book’  — Solicitor claims case is evidence of social change where women are more adventurous in the bedroom
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
Justin Kroll / Variety:
James Wan in talks to direct ‘MacGyver’ movie  —  New Line looking to stay in business with ‘The Conjuring’ director  —  New Line is cobbling together its “MacGyver” movie, entering talks with James Wan after the director's supernatural horror pic “The Conjuring” pleased studio brass.
Discussion: Hollywood.com and I Watch Stuff
Patrick Gavin / Politico:
So, maybe that Romney face tattoo wasn't such a good idea ...  With the election over, supporters of Mitt Romney have to pack up their campaign signs and paraphernalia and get on with their lives.  —  But what if you can't get rid of that stuff?  Literally.
Discussion: Towleroad News #gay and Gawker
Shanelle / People.com:
Scott Wolf Welcomes Son Miller William  —  It's officially a party of four for Scott Wolf!  —  The former Party of Five actor and his wife, Real World: New Orleans alum Kelley welcomed son Miller William Wolf on Saturday, Nov. 10 in Los Angeles, they tell PEOPLE exclusively.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
 
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Jeff Wise / Gizmodo:
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Alison Schwartz / People.com:
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Charlie Wells / NY Daily News:
Matthew McConaughey does a reverse De Niro, sheds 30 pounds for role, appearing dangerously thin to onlookers
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TMZ.com:
HomeUsher to Ex-Wife Tameka Raymond — Time's Up! I'm Selling the Mansion for $3.2 Million
Discussion: Bossip
Bedhead / Cele|bitchy:
Lana del Rey says boyfriend dictated “My p-ssy tastes like Pepsi” lyrics: TMI?
Discussion: Daily Mail
Joyce Chen / NY Daily News:
Kat Von D breaks up with DJ Deadmau5: 'Can't say I didn't give it my best'
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
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Max Goldbart / Deadline:
UK Culture Secretary says the BBC's license fee will rise with inflation until 2027; from April 2025, it will rise £5 to £174.50, bringing in another ~£75M

Amy Hawkins / The Guardian:
China sentences journalist Dong Yuyu, an ex-Nieman Fellow whose work has appeared in Chinese editions of the NYT and FT, to seven years in prison for espionage

Ismail Shakil / Reuters:
Canada's Competition Bureau sues Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising, seeking Google to sell two of its ad tech tools and more

 
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