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Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
David Letterman to Retire From CBS in 2015 — Tells studio audience: 'It's been great ... but I'm retiring' — In a move that will complete the generational transition in latenight, David Letterman is preparing to retire from CBS next year. — Letterman is expected to discuss his plan …
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TMZ.com:
David Letterman Retiring From ‘Late Show’ in 2015 … STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN — HELL YEAH — ... I'll Be at WrestleMania! — 4/3/2014 12:48 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF — EXCLUSIVE — Stone Cold Steve Austin just touched down in New Orleans to make an appearance Sunday at WrestleMania XXX …
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Don Kaplan / NY Daily News:
David Letterman announces he will retire from ‘Late Show’ in 2015 — By the time he officially signs off, Letterman will have hosted ‘Late Show’ for 22 years. Les Mooves, head of CBS, said 'it's going to be tough to say goodbye.' — It's no stupid human trick — David Letterman is calling it quits.
The Wire:
Having Officially Outlasted Leno, David Letterman Announces He Will Retire in 2015
Having Officially Outlasted Leno, David Letterman Announces He Will Retire in 2015
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Stereogum, Crushable and VH1 Celebrity
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown — Con Air to D.C. ... Now Boarding! — CON AIR TO D.C. — NOW BOARDING — 4/3/2014 12:28 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF — EXCLUSIVE — Chris Brown has just been picked up by federal marshals on what will be one of the longest journeys across the country since the prop plane era ... TMZ has learned.
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Sheila Cosgrove Baylis / People.com:
Chris Brown Taken Into Custody by U.S. Marshals
Chris Brown Taken Into Custody by U.S. Marshals
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RADAR:
Bruce Jenner Getting By With A Little Help From Transgendered Pal Dr. Renée Richards, His New ‘Sex Change Coach’ — Bruce Jenner, purportedly flirting with a possible sex change, has a go-to person for all questions, problems and emotional issues connected to the possible change coming about, RadarOnline.com has learned.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
James Franco Tried To Pick Up A 17-Year-Old On Instagram — In a SHOCKING twist, the 17-year-old is a chick. — On Tuesday night, James Franco was probably Googling the answer to the question, “What is the age of consent in New York state?” Because he supposedly tried to get on a 17-year-old girl …
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Zach Johnson / E! Online:
NEWS/ James Franco Tried To Pick Up a Teenage Girl on Instagram—What the Actor Has to Say About It Now
NEWS/ James Franco Tried To Pick Up a Teenage Girl on Instagram—What the Actor Has to Say About It Now
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Jay Hathaway / Gawker:
James Franco Apparently Tried to Hook Up With a Teenager On Instagram
James Franco Apparently Tried to Hook Up With a Teenager On Instagram
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Haylie / Real Girl's Kitchen:
We're Engaged! — This week has seriously just become the best week of my life! As if announcing The Real Girl's Kitchen tv show wasn't enough, Matt just took me by total surprise and proposed...on April Fool's Day of all days! The moment was genuine and sweet (like him!) and I couldn't wait to say yes!
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Nick Cannon: Mariah Carey Doesn't Know Who Kim Kardashian Is, Fires Nannies “Every Other Week” — Nick Cannon never holds back in interviews — but his wife, Mariah Carey, wishes he would. During an interview with shock jock Howard Stern on Wednesday, April 2, the America's Got Talent host …
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In Case You Didn't Know and Dlisted
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Alexa Ray Joel Rips Apart Bullying Commenters: “Take a Long Look in the Mirror” — Alexa Ray Joel is giving the haters a taste of their own medicine. After Us Weekly posted a photo showing the singer's stunning transformation from bubbly tween to gorgeous grown-up, commenters speculated …
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Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Alexa Ray Joel's Surprising Transformation: See Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley's Daughter Now!
Alexa Ray Joel's Surprising Transformation: See Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley's Daughter Now!
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Gossip Cop, Celeb Gossip … and Fishwrapper
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Rachel Frederickson, Biggest Loser Winner, Gains 20 Pounds: “I'm at My Perfect Weight!” — First she was too big. Then she was too small. Now, Biggest Loser winner Rachel Frederickson has found her happy medium. Nearly two months after she shocked viewers of NBC's weight loss competition …
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Reality TV Magazine, Cele|bitchy and Jossip
Will Payne / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Shame on you, little p***k’: Furious father confronts Justin Bieber in Walmart after star ‘flashes lights in eyes of girls, throws balls and eats food without paying first’ — Troubled Justin Bieber was involved in an explosive confrontation in his home town Walmart …
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World of Wonder
Jeff Sneider / The Wrap:
Lea Michele, Rohan Chand to Lead Voice Cast of DreamWorks Animation's Bollywood Musical (Exclusive) — “Glee” star Lea Michele and talented child actor Rohan Chand ("Bad Words") are nearing deals to voice two of the lead characters in DreamWorks Animation's musical “Bollywood Superstar Monkey …
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Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Paula Deen Restaurant Closes — Eatery At Center Of Racism Scandal Shuts Down — Restaurant at Center of Racism Scandal — SHUTS DOWN — BREAKING NEWS — Uncle Bubba's Seafood & Oyster House — the place where Paula Deen's empire crumbled — just closed for good, and the way employees found out is just shocking.
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In Case You Didn't Know and The Superficial
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Danny Pintauro Marries Wil Tabares: Details on Who's the Boss Star's Wedding — He's hitched! Danny Pintauro married boyfriend Wil Tabares in Dana Point, Calif., on Thursday, April 3, he tells Us Weekly exclusively. The Who's the Boss alum tied the knot in an intimate beach ceremony.
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Queerty
Pamela McClintock / Hollywood Reporter:
Box Office: ‘Captain America: Winter Soldier’ Breaks Advance Ticket Sales Record — The Marvel and Disney tentpole is the top-selling April title in Fandango's 14-year-history, eclipsing “Fast Five”; overseas, the movie has already crossed the $100 million mark.
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
Will Ferrell to Star in Tennis Drama About 1973 Battle of the Sexes Match (EXCLUSIVE) — Steve Conrad is attached to adapt the script — Having already taken on roles set in the world of semi-pro basketball and little league soccer, actor and sports fan Will Ferrell looks ready to hit …
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