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10:10 AM ET, May 1, 2014

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Steven Galloway / Hollywood Reporter:
Zac Efron on Career Reinvention, Addiction ‘Struggle’ and That Fight on Skid Row  —  The years since “High School Musical” have been hard on the former child star, replete with hits ("Hairspray"), misses ("Charlie St. Cloud") and substance abuse.  Now, with “Neighbors,” he's working on his life as an adult …
Us Weekly:
Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner Have Dinner Together in NYC Amidst Selena Gomez Drama: Details  —  Nothing says “uh oh” like an upscale sushi dinner.  Justin Bieber enjoyed a meal with Kendall Jenner and pal Hailey Baldwin at midtown Manhattan hotspot Nobu 57 on Monday, April 28, a source confirms to Us Weekly.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and X17 Online
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Jane / X17 Online:
REPORT: SELENA GOMEZ “FLIPPED OUT” OVER KYLIE JENNER TEXTING JUSTIN BIEBER, ENDED FRIENDSHIP
Discussion: PerezHilton and Celeb Digs
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Michael McKean To Co-Star In ‘Breaking Bad’ Prequel Series ‘Better Call Saul’  —  I have learned that veteran actor Michael McKean (This Is Spinal Tap) is the first new cast member to join AMC's upcoming series Better Call Saul, joining Breaking Bad alums Bob Odenkirk and Jonathan Banks.
Discussion: thebacklot.com, Variety and Digital Spy
Gil Kaufman / MTV:
James Franco Swears On His Mother's Life Lindsay Lohan's F-List Is A Lie  —  'I will swear on my mother's life that I never had sex with her.'  —  James Franco has a message for Lindsay Lohan: nice try.  —  The actor/author was on Howard Stern's satellite radio show on Wednesday (April 30) …
Discussion: Dlisted and PerezHilton
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Toronto Sun:
Mayor Rob Ford ‘ready to take a break’  —  Toronto Mayor Rob Ford (Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun)  —  TORONTO -  —  Mayor Rob Ford tells the Toronto Sun that he is “ready to take a break” from the mayoral election campaign to “go get help.”  —  The decision to immediately step away from the campaign …
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lawrence Recalls Getting “Wasted” at the Oscars, Puking in Front of Miley Cyrus  —  You know you've had a crazy night when Miley Cyrus tells you to pull it together.  During an April 21 taping of NBC's Late Night With Seth Meyers (for an episode airing May 21) …
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Nikki Reed, Derek Hough Hooked Up After Her Paul McDonald Split  —  Moving on!  Nikki Reed recently hooked up with Dancing With the Stars pro Derek Hough, multiple sources confirm exclusively to Us Weekly.  The new fling came about just one month after the Twilight alum announced her split …
Discussion: Just Jared
Kase Wickman / MTV:
Watch Shailene Woodley Cry While Getting Her Hair Chopped Off  —  Just because she's America's new BFF doesn't mean she doesn't freak out while getting her hair cut.  —  Stars, they're just like us!  They also tend to cry while cutting off several inches of hair.
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Alexis Tereszcuk / RADAR:
Porsha Williams Is Lying About Domestic Violence For Attention!  Ex-Husband Kordell Stewart Says She Wants To ‘Keep Her Name In Bright Lights’  —  Porsha Williams made shocking accusations against her ex-husband Kordell Stewart, claiming she was a victim of domestic violence while married …
Jeff Sneider / The Wrap:
Baz Luhrmann in Negotiations to Direct Elvis Presley Biopic for Warner Bros. (Exclusive)  —  Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis is in the building — as in, the Warner Bros. building — and director Baz Luhrmann is in negotiations to join the iconic singer, who is the subject of an untitled biopic …
Discussion: Digital Spy
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Hailee Steinfeld to Join 'Pitch Perfect 2′ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Hailee Steinfeld is in talks to join the cast of Universal and Gold Circle's “Pitch Perfect 2.”  —  Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Brittany Snow are set to reprise their roles with Elizabeth Banks directing the pic.
Discussion: Just Jared
Ally Sinyard / FHM.com:
The Official 100 Sexiest Women In The World 2014: The full list  —  Introduction  —  Pop quiz: what do you get if you subtract the age of the UK's most successful ever 100 Sexiest candidate from the age of 2014's oldest entrant?  No idea?  The answer we're looking for is 20: Nigella Lawson (54) - Kelly Brook (34).
Discussion: Digital Spy and Just Jared
Billboard:
Note From Kurt Cobain's Wallet Scorning Courtney Love Released by Seattle Police  —  Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in New York City, 11/18/93. … Questions?  Comments?  Let us know: @billboard
ESPN:
Oprah considering Clippers bid  —  Oprah Winfrey, David Geffen and Larry Ellison will join together in a bid to buy the Los Angeles Clippers if the NBA's board of governors votes to force Donald Sterling to sell the team, Geffen told ESPN's Jeremy Schaap on Wednesday.
Discussion: Gossip Cop and The Point Forward
Sasha Goldstein / NY Daily News:
Peaches Geldof died from heroin overdose: report  —  The 25-year-old British TV personality was found dead at her south London home April 7.  An inquest Thursday is expected to reveal the overdose as the cause of death, The Times of London reported.  Peaches is the daughter of Irish singer …
Amber Ryland / RADAR:
Former ‘Teen Mom’ Star Amber Portwood Slams Justin Bieber's Behavior: 'It's About Publicity & It's About Money.  That's All It Is'  —  Former Teen Mom star Amber Portwood has turned her troubled life around and now wants to help mentor other teens to do the same — but Canadian pop star Justin Bieber might be a lost cause!
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Lil Za — I Give Ecstasy to Chicks ... 'Cause they ‘LOVE IT!’  —  I GIVE ECSTASY TO CHICKS  —  'Cause they ‘Love it!’  —  35 MINUTES AGO BY TMZ STAFF  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Lil Za was caught red-handed with drugs in Justin Bieber's house in January ... and he bragged he gives young girls drugs to …
Discussion: Gossip Cop
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Lea Michele Opens Up, Shares Advice in New Book Brunette Ambition: See the Cover  —  Lea Michele is opening up to the world.  The Glee actress is releasing her first book, Brunette Ambition, on May 13 and she shares everything from how to deal with acne to embarrassing moments on the set of Glee.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Billboard:
‘Frozen’ Still No. 1 On Billboard 200; Future Debuts At No. 2 … Questions?  Comments?  Let us know: @billboardbiz
Discussion: PerezHilton and Just Jared
 
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Anya / People.com:
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Discussion: Us Weekly and The Hollywood Gossip
Jill Lawless / Associated Press:
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Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:
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