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Andy Joannou / Digital Spy:
Simon Cowell: ‘New X Factor USA judges will be revealed on Monday’  —  Simon Cowell has confirmed that the new judges for The X Factor USA will be revealed on Monday (May 20).  —  The judges are to replace LA Reid and Britney Spears, both of whom quit the show at the end of season two.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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James Hibberd / Inside TV:
‘X Factor’: Kelly Rowland near deal as judge — EXCLUSIVE  —  Fox's The X Factor is looking to have plenty of girl power next fall.  The judges panel will likely consist of executive producer Simon Cowell and three female judges.  —  One will be returning judge Demi Lovato, as the network previously announced.
TMZ.com:
Kelly Rowland — Beyonce's Pregnant?! WHAT?!?!
Discussion: Bossip
Alexis L. Loinaz / E! Online:
NEWS/ Beyoncé Pregnant!  Singer Expecting Baby No. 2 With Jay-Z, Sources Confirm  —  Blue Ivy's gonna be a big sis!  —  That's right: Superstar supermom Beyoncé is expecting her second child with hubby Jay-Z, multiple sources exclusively confirm to E! News.
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Beyonce Pregnant With Second Child: Report
TMZ.com:   Beyonce PREGNANT with Baby #2 ... Reportedly
Bryan Alexander / USA Today:
Emma Watson: Not a ‘pro’ stripper pole dancer  —  The ‘Harry Potter’ takes a spin on Paris Hilton's stripper pole in ‘The Bling Ring’ but insists it's not for her...yet.  —  CANNES — Harry Potter star Emma Watson shows off a new celeb-obsessed personality and a specific Los Angeles accent in The Bling Ring.
Discussion: Socialite Life
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Associated Press:
Christoph Waltz Rushed Off French Talk Show After Sounds of Gunfire  —  A live outdoor television broadcast from the Cannes Film Festival was briefly interrupted Friday when what sounded like gunshots sent crew and spectators scurrying for cover.  —  Actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil …
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FRANCE 24:   Man arrested after gun scare at Cannes Film Festival
Scott Roxborough / Hollywood Reporter:
Cannes Panic: Christoph Waltz Rushed Offstage; Man With Suspicious Device Apprehended (Video)
Discussion: Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Christoph Waltz — SHOTS FIRED During Cannes Interview [VIDEO]
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Miley Cyrus — Swatted Again  —  SWATTED AGAIN  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Miley Cyrus is now a two-time member of the Swatted Club ... after cops were called to her house last night for yet another fake 911 emergency ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to our sources, cops received a 911 call …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Gossip Cop
TMZ.com:
Michael Jackson's Ex-Housekeeper — Key Witness in Wade Robson's Molestation Lawsuit  —  Molestation Lawsuit  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The Neverland housekeeper who graphically described seeing Wade Robson naked in a shower with Michael Jackson ... will play a huge role in whether Robson wins …
AceShowBiz.com:
Aretha Franklin Doesn't Like the Idea of Kim Kardashian's Baby Joining Tour  —  Franklin says that she 'can't speak for anyone else,' but she does not like the idea of bringing a very young baby to an album promotion tour.  —  Aretha Franklin apparently is concerned about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's baby.
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez — BACK TOGETHER ... At the Billboard Awards  —  BACK TOGETHER!!!!!!!  —  (At the Billboard Awards)  —  It's official ... Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are officially a pair once again!!!!!!!!!  At least in their seats at the Billboard Music Awards this weekend.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
Fan Winston / Us Weekly:
Friday Night Lights' Aimee Teegarden Looks Skinny, Unrecognizable  —  Texas forever!  It's been two years since Friday Night Lights took its final bow, and, boy, has a lot changed since then.  For one thing, Aimee Teegarden, who played the football coach's moody blonde teenage daughter …
Discussion: The Blemish
Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
Exclusive: How I Met Your Mother Makes Cristin ‘Mom’ Milioti a Full-Fledged Series Regular  —  How I Met Your Mother's signature quintet is swelling into a sextet.  —  TVLine has learned exclusively that Cristin Milioti, who was unmasked as the titular mom in this week's season finale …
Discussion: TV Fanatic and Oh No They Didn't!
Michelle Ward / People.com:
Ariel Winter: ‘I Want to Be Like My Sister’  —  Modern Family star Ariel Winter's family life has been more drama than comedy this year - but the young actress says she's grateful she has a strong support system in her sister.  —  “My sister is the most amazing woman I've ever met in my life …
Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Justin Bartha Engaged to Lia Smith!  —  Start planning the bachelor party!  The Hangover Part III actor Justin Bartha is engaged to Lia Smith, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly.  —  The 34-year-old star proposed to the fitness trainer in early May while on vacation at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, Calif., an insider tells Us.
Discussion: Celeb Gossip … and Just Jared
 
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