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9:05 AM ET, December 19, 2013

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Drew Magary / GQ Magazine Online:
What the Duck?  —  How in the world did a family of squirrel-eating, Bible-thumping, catchphrase-spouting duck hunters become the biggest TV stars in America?  And what will they do now that they have 14 million fervent disciples?  Our Drew Magary toured the Louisiana backwater with Phil Robertson and the Duck Dynasty gang to find out
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AJ Marechal / Variety:
‘Duck Dynasty’: Phil Robertson Suspended Indefinitely Following Anti-Gay Remarks  —  “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has been placed on indefinite hiatus from the reality program following his controversial remarks in GQ magazine regarding homosexuality.  While the cast member has not officially …
Rossmurray / GLAAD:
Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson uses vile stereotypes to tell GQ his thoughts on LGBT people
Justin Kroll / Variety:
EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. Eyeing Joaquin Phoenix For Batman-Superman Villain  —  Sources suggest role could be for Superman nemesis Lex Luthor  —  After already reaping notice for his performance in “Her,” Joaquin Phoenix could be working with Warner Bros. again on the studio's biggest property.
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Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
Batman-Superman Film Enlists ‘Argo’ Writer (Exclusive)  —  Chris Terrio, who recently changed agencies from CAA to WME, has a strong relationship with the film's star Ben Affleck.  —  Warner Bros. is bringing Argo writer Chris Terrio into the Batman-Superman universe.
Discussion: Digital Spy
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Paul Rudd to Star in Marvel's ‘Ant-Man’  —  Marvel is ready to name their next superhero as sources tell Variety that Paul Rudd is in early negotiations to star in “Ant-Man.”  —  Rudd, along with Joseph Gordon Levitt, was considered one of the front-runners for the part as Variety first reported.
Discussion: Digital Spy and Just Jared
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Jeff Sneider / The Wrap:
Paul Rudd to Play Ant-Man in Edgar Wright's Marvel Movie (Exclusive)  —  After months of speculation, Paul Rudd has landed the lead in Marvel's “Ant-Man” and is now in negotiations to play Hank Pym, multiple sources have told TheWrap.  —  Representatives for Marvel and Rudd had no comment.
Sharon Cotliar / People.com:
Demi Lovato Is Leaving The X Factor  —  Demi Lovato is leaving The X Factor, a source close to the singer tells PEOPLE.  —  The reason?  “She plans to spend next year completely focused on her music,” says the source.  —  “She had a great run and a good time,” says the source.
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Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Demi Lovato Is Leaving The X Factor to Focus on Her Music: Singer Won't Judge Season 4
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K.C. Blumm / People.com:
Sharon Needles and Alaska Split  —  RuPaul's Drag Race winner Sharon Needles and her partner of four years, Alaska, have split.  —  Needles (real name Aaron Coady), who won season 4 of the show, and Alaska, who was a runner up the following season, announced their breakup “on good terms” …
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Bruna Nessif / E! Online:
NEWS/ Awkward Alert!  Jennifer Lawrence's Gifted Butt Plugs Were Found by the Maid—Watch the Hilarious Clip!  —  Oh, Jennifer Lawrence, we love your stories.  —  Adding to her already long list of outrageous quotes, the funny actress appeared on Conan to chat about her new movie American Hustle …
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Hugh Jackman In Talks for Blackbeard Role in ‘Pan’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Warner Bros.' Peter Pan origin story to be directed by Joe Wright  —  Hugh Jackman is in negotiations to play the villainous pirate Blackbeard in Warner Bros.' forthcoming Peter Pan origin film “Pan.”
Discussion: Digital Spy and Oh No They Didn't!
Kia Makarechi / The Huffington Post:
Beyonce's Album Sales Cross 1 Million In iTunes  —  The good news keeps coming for Mrs. Carter: Apple and Columbia Records tell The Huffington Post that Beyonce's self-titled album has sold over 1 million copies in the worldwide iTunes Store.  —  The millionth sale came around 11:15 am PST on Wednesday …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
RADAR:
2 Fast, 2 Furious?  Eva Mendes And Ryan Gosling Take A Relationship ‘Time Out’  —  Superstar couple Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling are taking a break in their relationship after it was decided they were moving too fast, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
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TMZ.com:
Shaunie O'Neal Races to Court Over Reality Show ... Shaquille O'Neal Says No Way  —  RACES TO COURT OVER REALITY SHOW SHAQ SAYS NO WAY!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Shaunie O'Neal is rushing to court this morning for an emergency order allowing her to put her kids on her new reality show …
Discussion: Bossip
Matthew Belloni / Hollywood Reporter:
Jay Leno in Demand: CNN's Jeff Zucker Among Suitors  —  The late-night host will be without a TV job in February, with the architect of the “Tonight Show” debacle joining Tribune, “American Idol's” Core Media and even ex-NBC chief Jeff Gaspin among those courting him.  —  How in demand is Jay Leno?
ETonline.com:
Jonah on ‘Wolf’ Fight Scenes & Making Leo Puke  —  In Martin Scorsese's bio-romp The Wolf of Wall Street, Jonah Hill portrays the best friend and business partner of Leonardo DiCaprio's real-life character, former high-flying corporate raider Jordan Belfort.
Discussion: Crushable and Gossip Cop
Bruna Nessif / E! Online:
NEWS/ Kris Jenner Says Khloé Kardashian Is Staying “Strong” After Lamar Odom Divorce: “It's a Process”  —  It's been a rough few days for Khloé Kardashian, but her mama Kris Jenner isn't worried about her “strong” daughter.  —  E! News caught up with the Keeping …
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Melissa Cronin / RADAR:
The Ex Files: Lamar Odom Getting Closer To Baby Mama Liza Morales After Split From Khloe Kardashian …
Discussion: Bossip
 
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Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
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