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12:05 PM ET, May 1, 2014

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Monique Jessen / People.com:
Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas: What Went Wrong  —  Not too long ago, Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas seemed the picture of a couple in love - from their romantic ski trip to Kazakhstan at the end of March to the very public kiss they shared at Wembley Arena earlier that month.
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Us Weekly:
Prince Harry Parties in Miami Ahead of Pal's Wedding, Misses Mark Shand's Funeral  —  Welcome to Miami, Prince Harry!  Prince William's newly single younger brother hit up the party circuit late Wednesday, April 30, in Miami, Fla., multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly.  —  PHOTOS: Naughty!
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 …
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
George Clooney Proposed to Amal Alamuddin Over a Home-Cooked Meal: Report  —  Sounds like a recipe for romance!  George Clooney apparently cooked up quite a night to propose to fiancee Amal Alamuddin last month.  According to a new report from the New York Post's Page Six, the Gravity actor …
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People.com:
George Clooney's Pals Sound Off on His Engagement: ‘It Was About Time!’  —  Now that George Clooney plans to tie the knot with Amal Alamuddin, friends and colleagues of the newly engaged couple are thrilled and offering their best wishes.  —  “I'm happy for him,” Clooney's Gravity director …
Victor / The Blemish:
James Franco Admits to Kissing Lindsay Lohan And Only Kissing  —  James Franco revealed on Howard Stern that he turned down sex with Lindsay Lohan and only let it go so far as making out.  He sounded pretty mad about being on that bang list. … Franco denied again that he slept with Lindsay …
Discussion: PopWatch and Gawker
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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
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 …
Wade Rouse / People.com:
Demi Lovato on Her Bipolar Disorder: 'It's a Daily Thing'  —  Demi Lovato credits medication and inspiration for helping to keep her bipolar disorder in check.  —  “It's a daily thing,” Lovato tells Cosmopolitan for Latinas, which named her its “Fun, Fearless Latina of the Year.”  “I treat it with medication.
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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.
Discussion: Us Weekly and POPSUGAR Celebrity
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Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Peaches Geldof Died From Heroin Overdose: Report  —  Peaches Geldof died as the result of a heroin overdose, according to The Times of London.  —  PHOTOS: Stars we've lost recently  —  The British newspaper says the cause of death will be officially revealed Thursday, May 1, at an inquest.
Discussion: Bossip
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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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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Selena Gomez Has “No Issue” With Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner After Flirting With Her Ex-Boyfriend Justin Bieber
Discussion: Bossip and PerezHilton
Andrea Simpson / RADAR:
Meet The Parents!  DJ Diplo Already Gushing To Parents About New GF Katy Perry: Mom Insists, 'She's Got To Be Grilled!'  —  Katy Perry's rebound romance with DJ Diplo is going strong, but before it gets too serious the “Roar” singer will have to get the seal of approval from the producer's other No. 1 fan — his mom!
Discussion: PerezHilton and Daily Mail
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Tim Blake Nelson in Final Talks to Join ‘The Fantastic Four’ (Exclusive)  —  Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan are among those starring in the comic book movie.  —  Tim Blake Nelson is in final negotiations to join the cast of 20th Century Fox's reboot of The Fantastic Four.
Discussion: I Watch Stuff
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: Cele|bitchy and Just Jared
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 …
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, PopWatch and Just Jared
Alexis Tereszcuk / RADAR:
How Low Can You Go?  ‘Broke’ Tori Spelling RIPPED By Ex-Pal Jason Priestley For Selling His Wedding Invitation For $5 At Yard Sale  —  Tori Spelling has been crying poor little rich girl for years, but her get rich quick schemes have earned the wrath of her former co-star Jason Priestley …
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
NEWS/ Kim Kardashian Has Her Designer Wedding Dress All Picked Out: Get the Details!  —  Kim Kardashian has fallen in love again.  —  But there's nothing for Kanye West to worry about.  In fact, he most surely has given his resounding approval to the object of his fiancée's affection.
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
 
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Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:
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Billboard:
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Discussion: PerezHilton and Just Jared
Amber Ryland / RADAR:
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Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Anya / People.com:
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