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8:45 PM ET, January 3, 2014

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Chris Johnson / Washington Blade:
Clay Aiken ‘actively considering’ run for Congress: sources  —  Clay Aiken is “actively considering” a run for Congress, sources say.  (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)  —  Gay singer and “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken is actively considering a bid to represent North …
Paul Chi / People.com:
Charlize Theron and Sean Penn: Are They a New Couple?  —  Are Charlize Theron and Sean Penn more than just friends?  —  The Oscar winners rang in the New Year together in Hawaii, a source confirms to PEOPLE.  —  Theron, 38, made a trip to the island without her son, Jackson, 2 …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, PerezHilton and Just Jared
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Rachel Maresca / NY Daily News:   Sean Penn, Charlize Theron spark romance rumors after Hawaiian vacation
NY Daily News:
EDITORS' PICKS  —  Bethenny Frankel's new man is “outraged” that the media is interested in him—and Confidenti@l has found out why.  —  Paul Walker suffered horrific burn injuries in the tragic crash that claimed his life, and his driver had no alcohol or drugs in his system …
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Andrea Billups / People.com:
Jennifer Hudson Gives Her Personal Assistant a House for Christmas  —  She's a world-class singer, an Oscar-winning actress.  And a very generous boss.  —  Jennifer Hudson offered up major love for her personal assistant this Christmas, surprising Walter Williams with his very own new house, reports New York's Daily News.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Towleroad News #gay
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Reunite to Ride Segways Together: Picture  —  Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber can't seem to stay away from each other.  Just a few weeks after the “Heartbreaker” singer told Power 106 that he and his ex were “not talking,” the two were spotted riding Segways near Bieber's Calabasas, Calif., home.
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Rachel Maresca / NY Daily News:
Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez reunite: Exes spotted riding Segways together
Discussion: Digital Spy
Matthew Belloni / Hollywood Reporter:
Universal to ‘Retire’ Paul Walker's ‘Fast & Furious’ Character  —  Director James Wan, writer Chris Morgan and the studio will tweak the script and add scenes so footage of the late actor's Brian O'Connor character can still be used — but the franchise can continue.
Brett Malec / E! Online:
NEWS/ Demi Moore, 51, and New Beau Sean Friday, 27, Pack on the PDA During Vacation in Mexico  —  It looks like Demi Moore has bagged herself another much-younger beau.  —  The 51-year-old actress has been getting very close to 27-year-old tattooed drummer Sean Friday during their recent group vacation …
TMZ.com:
Paul Walker Autopsy Report — Horrifying Injuries  —  AUTOPSY REPORT HORRIFYING INJURIES  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Paul Walker's entire body was charred through the skin it was burned so badly ... this according to the autopsy ... burned so bad none of his organs were suitable for donation.
Dana Schuster / New York Post:
Instagram star has an enviable rear — and 1.3M followers  —  Jen Selter makes like Spider-Man as she shows off her assets.  —  Zandy Mangold  —  Twenty-year-old Jen Selter has made a big name for herself with her “belfies” — butt selfies.  —  Zandy Mangold Zandy Mangold Zandy Mangold Zandy Mangold
Discussion: Bossip
Variety:
‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Breaks F-Word Record  —  Martin Scorsese's “The Wolf of Wall Street” is all about excess.  From orgies on a plane to cocaine and cash (or “fun coupons” as Leonardo DiCaprio's character calls them), the financial drama thrives in taking it up a notch.
Jessica Bridgeman / Marie Claire News:
Ellie Goulding Tells Marie Claire What It Was REALLY Like Inside Kate Middleton's Wedding … Ellie Goulding is Marie Claire's fabulous February cover star, and as well as dishing with details on her love life, the chart-topping songstress has revealed what it was really like to attend Kate Middleton and Prince William's royal wedding.
Discussion: Star, Celeb Gossip … and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
‘70s Show’ Actress Lisa Robin Kelly — OD'd on ‘Multiple Drugs’  —  “That 70s Show” actress Lisa Robin Kelly died from “multiple drug intoxication” ... and the L.A. County Coroner tells TMZ her death has been ruled an accidental overdose.  —  TMZ broke the story ... Kelly …
Discussion: Gossip Cop
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Lacey Chabert Marries Boyfriend With Kaley Cuoco and Ali Fedotowsky In Attendance  —  Lacey Chabert is married!  The Mean Girls alum recently tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, and announced the news via Twitter.  —  PHOTOS: Celebrity weddings 2013
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Just Jared
Kathy Ehrich Dowd / People.com:
Jamie Chung Engaged to Bryan Greenberg  —  Jamie Chung has a stylish new accessory: an engagement ring!  —  The actress and PEOPLE StyleWatch Style Council member, 30, is engaged to actor-singer Bryan Greenberg, 35, a source close to him confirms to PEOPLE.
Discussion: The Blemish and E! Online
 
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Jessica Sager / Celebrity Love Blog:
Who Is Bethenny Frankel's New Boyfriend, Michael A. Cerussi III?
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James Poniewozik / TIME:
Seth Meyers Does It Late
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘Orange Is the New Black’ Star Pablo Schreiber — Wife Fed Up ... Files for Separation
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus Never Said Anything About Beyonce, Love Magazine Admits
 Earlier Picks: 
Eriq Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
Rick Ross Sues LMFAO Over 'Everyday I'm Shufflin' Phrase (Exclusive)
Discussion: Stereogum and Digital Spy
Jen Heger / RADAR:
Spelling It Like It Is: Tori Doesn't Have A Pre-Nup With Alleged Love Rat Husband Dean McDermott
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Chris Harnick / E! Online:
NEWS/ Veronica Mars Movie Trailer: LoVe, Murder, Guns and a High School Reunion for Kristen Bell & Co.
Barbara Ross / NY Daily News:
Rapper 50 Cent still facing lawsuit over posting sex video online without woman's permission
Discussion: Bossip
Closer Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Jane Seymour Shows Off Her Bikini Body — At 62 Years Old!
Discussion: Style News
Phil Spector / Hollywood Reporter:
PGA Awards Unveils Film, Longform TV Nominations
Discussion: PerezHilton and Oh No They Didn't!
Mary Margaret / People.com:
Ricky Martin and Carlos Gonzalez Split
Discussion: Dlisted and omg!
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Wall Street Journal:
eMarketer: Google's share of the US search ad market is expected to drop below 50% in 2025 for the first time in 10+ years, as Amazon, TikTok, and others rise

Victoria Gomelsky / New York Times:
Watches of Switzerland Group, one of the world's largest watch retailers, acquires the watch enthusiast website Hodinkee, says coverage will remain independent

Georg Szalai / The Hollywood Reporter:
An interview with ex-NBCUniversal executive Evan Shapiro on why streaming is a “shitty” business, Netflix ads, and why Hollywood must band together to thrive

 
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