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Lucas Shaw / The Wrap:
J.J. Abrams Set to Direct Next ‘Star Wars’ Film (Exclusive) — J.J. Abrams will direct the next “Star Wars” film for Disney, taking stewardship of one of Hollywood's most iconic and lucrative film franchises, an individual with knowledge of the production told TheWrap.
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Dominic Patten / Deadline.com:
J.J. Abrams To Direct New ‘Star Wars’ Movie For Disney — Star Trek director J.J. Abrams will be helming the next Star Wars movie. “It's done deal with J.J.,” a source with knowledge of the situation told Deadline today. Argo director Ben Affleck was also up for the gig, the source says.
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
J.J. Abrams Nearing Deal to Direct Next ‘Star Wars’
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TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ — Accused of RACISM by 9 Black Ex-Contestants — by 9 Black Ex-Contestants — EXCLUSIVE — Nine black former “American Idol” contestants — from various seasons — are banding together to SUE the show ... claiming they were all FORCED off “Idol” as part of a racist (and illegal) plot to boost ratings.
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Jen Heger / RADAR:
Kim Kardashian Offered Kris Humphries $10 Million To Settle Divorce, He Turned Her Down! — Kim Kardashian offered her estranged husband, Kris Humphries, a cool $10 million in a desperate bid to settle their bitter divorce battle once and for all — but he turned her down flat — RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.
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Roslyn Sulcas / New York Times:
Paris Opera Ballet Picks Outsider for New Director — PARIS — Benjamin Millepied, the choreographer and a former principal at New York City Ballet, will be the new director of dance at the Paris Opera Ballet, starting in September 2014. — The announcement on Thursday morning …
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Natalie Portman, Husband Benjamin Millepied, Son Aleph Moving to Paris
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Jane / X17 Online:
MARC ANTHONY AND SHANNON DE LIMA SPLIT — Another one bites the dust! — Marc Anthony has called it quits with his Venezuelan model girlfriend Shannon de Lima, his rep confirms to E! News. — The couple, who had been dating a little more than a year, gave no reason for their breakup.
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Kevin O'Donnell / People.com:
Marc Anthony and Shannon de Lima Split
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Us Weekly:
Exclusive: Beyonce's Super Bowl Songs With Destiny's Child Revealed! — Beyonce is ready to bring it at the Super Bowl. As previously revealed by Us Weekly, the Grammy-winning singer is reuniting with her Destiny's Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to perform together during …
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Stephanie Marcus / The Huffington Post:
Sylvester Stallone Blackmailed By Half-Sister For Millions Over Abuse Allegations — FOLLOW: — Celebrities, Video, Jacqueline Stallone, Stallone Blackmailed, Sylvester Stallone, Sylvester Stallone Abuse Allegations, Sylvester Stallone Assault Allegations, Sylvester Stallone Blackmailed …
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Amber Goodhand / RADAR:
Sylvester Stallone Says He Was Blackmailed By Half-Sister Into Secret Settlement Over Allegations Of Abuse
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Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Lisa D'Amato of America's Next Top Model Seriously Injures Face in Freak Accident — These are not photos for her model portfolio - or for the feint of heart. — Lisa D'Amato, who won the all-star cycle of America's Next Top Model in 2011, is recovering from a freak accident that broke …
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Celebuzz:
Beyond the Smush Room: Lindsay Lohan ‘Made Out’ With DJ Pauly D, Reveals Snooki — We've seen plenty of action in the infamous “smush room” on Jersey Shore, but castmember DJ Pauly D got a little loving from Lindsay Lohan outside the New Jersey area. — According to fellow fist pumper Nicole …
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Jon Boon / RADAR:
Is Taylor Never Ever Getting Back Together With Harry? Styles Snubbed ‘Desperate’ Swift In London! — Harry Styles snubbed his one-time girlfriend, Taylor Swift, during her recent brief visit to London, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. — The One Direction heartthrob declined …
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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline.com:
Weinstein Co Readying ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Sequel For May Start — EXCLUSIVE: The Weinstein Company has set a May production start in Asia on a sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. There is a script by John Fusco, and TWC is in talks with veteran Chinese director Ronny Yu.
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People.com:
Besties Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz Double Date in Manhattan — Who wouldn't love to be invited on this double date? — Longtime friends Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz hit up Crown restaurant on Manhattan's Upper East Side Tuesday night, escorted by Barrymore's husband Will Kopelman …
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Joaquin Phoenix in Talks to Reteam With Paul Thomas Anderson for ‘Inherent Vice’ — Paul Thomas Anderson, left, and Joaquin Phoenix — Anderson is adapting the Thomas Pynchon novel about a pot-smoking detective. — Joaquin Phoenix is in talks to reteam with Paul Thomas Anderson for Inherent Vice …
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TMZ.com:
Bob Marley's Son to Snoop — My Dad Would've LOVED You! — BOB MARLEY'S SON TO SNOOP: — My Dad Would've LOVED You! — EXCLUSIVE — Snoop Lion just got the MARLEY FAMILY SEAL OF APPROVAL ... because Bob's son Rohan tells TMZ the reggae legend would've totally supported Snoop's Rastafarian rebirth.
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Raechal Leone Shewfelt / omg! from Yahoo!:
Carly Rae Jepsen's Sweet Candie's Campaign — Candie's gave Carly Rae Jepsen a call - and asked her to be their new Candie's girl! — The clothing, shoe, and jewelry brand unveiled its colorful spring campaign on Wednesday featuring the 27-year-old “Call Me Maybe” singer. — Candie's
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El Mayimbe / Latino-Review.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Meet The Final 5 Members Of The ‘Justice League’ & See Who Didn't Make The Final Cut! — Good morning fanboy nation! It's been a busy mid week with the Marvel scoop I dropped yesterday and now finally the Justice League scoop I been teasing y'all on twitter about.
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Sarah Paulson Is Freaked Out by Her Own Show, American Horror Story — Sarah Paulson, on American Horror Story — It's a good thing American Horror Story wrapped up its second season Wednesday night. One of its stars, Sarah Paulson, can sleep a little easier now.
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