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11:30 AM ET, August 24, 2013

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Allan Fallow / blog.aarp.org:
Linda Ronstadt Discloses Her Battle With Parkinson's Disease  —  Legendary singer Linda Ronstadt, 67, told AARP today that she “can't sing a note” because she suffers from Parkinson's disease.  Diagnosed eight months ago, Ronstadt began to show symptoms as long as eight years ago.
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USA Today:
Linda Ronstadt has Parkinson's Disease … The Grammy-winning singer revealed her condition to AARP Friday.  —  CONNECT  —  Parkinson's Disease has left Linda Ronstadt unable to sing.  —  The 67-year-old singer, who will publish her memoir, Simple Dreams, next month, revealed her condition Friday in an interview with AARP.
TMZ.com:
TRIGGERED BY DRUG ABUSE  —  The marriage of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom is in crisis, and TMZ has learned ... the core reason is hardcore drug abuse.  —  Multiple sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Lamar has had a problem for 2 years.  It got so bad, last August Khloe pressured Lamar to go to rehab.
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
'N Sync Expected to Perform “Bye Bye Bye,” Other Hits at MTV VMAs  —  'N Sync's planned reunion performance is expected to include some of their greatest hits, including “Bye Bye Bye,” sources tell Us Weekly  —  Get ready for some of that “dirty pop,” 'N Sync fans!
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Melissa Cronin / RADAR:
It's Official!  Joey Fatone's Dad Confirms NSYNC Reunion At MTV VMAs  —  It almost seemed too good to be true.  More than nine years after Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, JC Chasez and Chris Kirkpatrick appeared in public together as *NSYNC, the Internet exploded earlier this week …
TMZ.com:
Joey Fatone — Lie, Lie, Lie (Probably)
Discussion: Digital Spy and PerezHilton
Russ Bynum / Associated Press:
SIDES AGREE TO DROP PAULA DEEN DISCRIMINATION SUIT  —  You are here  —  Home » Paula Deen » Sides agree to drop Paula Deen discrimination suit  —  SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Lawyers signed a deal Friday to drop a discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit against celebrity cook Paula Deen …
Discussion: Dlisted and Us Weekly
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TMZ.com:
Paula Deen — Racial/Sexual Harassment Lawsuit DISMISSED
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Kanye West: Living With Kim Kardashian in Kris Jenner's House Is “Interesting”  —  Kanye West says living at Kris Jenner's house with Kim Kardashian is “interesting”  —  Credit: Barry J Holmes/20th Century Television  —  Kanye West may be rap royalty, but these days, chaos reigns supreme in his life …
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People.com:
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Reveal North Photo
Jade Watkins / Daily Mail:
Meet baby North West!  Kanye West reveals first picture of daughter with Kim Kardashian …
Anya / People.com:
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin Welcome Daughter Carmen Gabriela  —  Let the daddy duties begin — Alec Baldwin's baby girl is here!  —  The actor, 55, and wife Hilaria, 29, welcomed daughter Carmen Gabriela Baldwin on Friday, Aug. 23, Hilaria Tweeted.  —  “We are overjoyed to announce the birth of our daughter.
Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
NEWS/ Glee Cast Begins Production on Cory Monteith Tribute Episode: “You Will Cry From Beginning to End”  —  “Gut-wrenching” and “so, so good.”  —  We've talked to sources who have read the script for Glee's Cory Monteith tribute episode, which is scheduled to begin production today in Los Angeles …
Wearechla / We Treat Kids Better:
Robert Pattinson Does Arts and Crafts with Kids  —  On Friday, Aug. 16, Robert Pattinson, actor and star of mega-hit movies “The Twilight Saga” and “Water for Elephants” dropped by Children's Hospital Los Angeles to spread cheer and visit with patients.  —  Teens from across the hospital …
Kathy Ehrich Dowd / People.com:
Prince William and Kate Send Royal Thank You  —  Attention everyone who sent a note or gift congratulating William and Kate on the birth of their son George last month: Check your mailboxes, because there is some royal correspondence headed your way!  —  Prince William, 31, and Duchess Kate …
Discussion: Socialite Life
Stephanie Bunbury / The Border Mail:
Nicole Kidman on fame, family and her new film  —  Finally, Nicole Kidman says, she feels she is exactly where she belongs, professionally speaking.  She may have been rated one of the most powerful celebrities in Hollywood just a few years ago; she may still be one of the most instantly recognised …
Discussion: New York Post
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Ben Affleck Working Out Two Hours a Day for Batman Role in Man of Steel Sequel  —  Ben Affleck has been working out two hours daily for hus upcoming Man of Steel role  —  The Jacked Crusader!  Ben Affleck has been cast to play Batman opposite Henry Cavill's Superman in the planned Man of Steel sequel …
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Andy Lewis / Hollywood Reporter:
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TMZ.com:
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Rebecca Ford / Hollywood Reporter:
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Discussion: PerezHilton and I Watch Stuff
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
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Bedhead / Cele|bitchy:
Victoria Beckham ‘wants an empire,’ considers herself American minded
Discussion: Celeb Gossip … and PopWatch
Wade Rouse / People.com:
Fifty Shades of Grey Casting Rumor: Dakota Johnson and Charlie Hunnam
 

 
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Josh Rubin / Toronto.com:
Major Canadian news organizations, including Torstar, Postmedia, and CBC, sue OpenAI, alleging breach of copyright and terms of use

Scott Jennings / @scottjenningsky:
Conservative CNN commentator Scott Jennings says he is joining the LA Times editorial board, as owner Patrick Soon-Shiong works to add “balance” to the board

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

 
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