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4:10 PM ET, June 20, 2014

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Erik Pedersen / Deadline.com:
‘Star Wars’ Bombshell!  Rian Johnson To Write, Direct Next Two Films  —  UPDATE, 11:55 AM: Rian Johnson hasn't commented yet on his monumental new task of mounting the next two Star Wars films.  Even better, he has borrowed the spirit of another space film, The Right Stuff …
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Hollywood Reporter:
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Sets Director  —  UPDATED: “Looper” director Rian Johnson will direct the second new film, and write a treatment for the third.  —  The Force must be strong with Rian Johnson.  —  The Looper director is in talks with Lucasfilm to write and direct the next Star Wars film, Episode VIII, according to sources.
Discussion: Gawker
Lucas Shaw / The Wrap:
‘Star Wars’: Rian Johnson to Write, Direct Episode VIII — But Not IX  —  Rian Johnson will write and direct the eighth “Star Wars” movie, inheriting the franchise from J.J. Abrams, according to two individuals with knowledge of the director's plans.  Johnson will also write the treatment for the ninth movie, but he will not direct it.
Discussion: The Moviefone Blog
Stockton Police Department / Facebook:
Photo of: Jeremy Meeks  —  SPD NEWS - WESTON RANCH OPERATION CEASEFIRE ENFORCEMENT MISSION  —  Due to a recent increase of shootings and robberies in the Weston Ranch area, the Stockton Police Department just completed a multi-agency Operation Ceasefire enforcement mission.
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KXTV:
Ladies love this convicted felon's mug shot  —  Meet Jeremy Meeks.  He's a 30-year-old convicted felon who was arrested Wednesday on felony weapons charges during a sweep in the Weston Ranch area of Stockton, according to Stockton police.  —  Meeks was one of four men arrested …
TMZ.com:
Hot Mug Shot Guy's Mom Comes to His Defense — He's No Gangster!  —  Jeremy Meeks — aka Dreamy McMug Shot — for sure does one thing well ... he makes good kids, and has a very loyal mom who says McMug is being stereotyped because of his old tattoos.  —  Meeks is currently being held …
Discussion: Gawker and The Blemish
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Christina Milian, Fiance Jas Prince Split: Singer Calls Off Engagement  —  It's over.  Christina Milian has called it quits with fiance Jas Prince after two years of dating, a rep for the star's family confirms exclusively to Us Weekly.  —  The singer/songwriter/actress, 32 …
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Rachel Maresca / NY Daily News:   Christina Milian, Jas Prince end engagement after two years of dating
TMZ.com:
North West Rolls First Class With Entourage  —  ROLLS FIRST CLASS  —  With Entourage  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kim Kardashian's 1-year-old baby is a full-on baller, flying 1st class from NYC to L.A. with nannies, an assistant, Kanye's aunt, a nurse and a security guard …
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Zoe Kravitz Consumed Clay to Help Lose 20 Pounds for Anorexic, Bulimic Film Character  —  Clay-drinking Kravitz!  Zoe Kravitz opened up to Us Weekly at The Road Within premiere in L.A., on Wednesday, June 18, about playing an anorexic and bulimic character in the film.  —  PHOTOS: Celebs who've battled eating disorders
Discussion: Digital Spy and The Blemish
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Allison / Dlisted:   Zoe Kravitz Pulled A Shailene Woodley And Drank Clay To Lose 20lbs
Ruthie Fierberg / GoodyBlog:
Megan Fox: “I love something so much that I will never be the same again.”  —  In anticipation of this summer's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live-action movie, we caught up with actress and new mom (again!)  Megan Fox.  While many may recognize her of Transformers fame, her favorite role is mother of two boys under the age of two.
Kelli Bender / People.com:
Lifetime Announces The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story TV Movie  —  Principal Belding always wanted to know, “Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!  What is going on here?”  Now he, and the rest of us, are about to find out.  —  TV network Lifetime will air The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story in 2014.
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
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Philiana Ng / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Unauthorized Saved by the Bell’ TV Movie Heads to Lifetime
Discussion: I Watch Stuff
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis Recreate Thelma and Louise Selfie 23 Years Later  —  The girls are back at it!  In a moment that probably had Thelma & Louise fans twirl with excitement, Susan Sarandon and her former costar Geena Davis reunited for an adorable selfie 23 years after the film's debut via Twitter on Thursday, June 19.
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Perez Hilton:
Susan Sarandon And Geena Davis — AKA Thelma & Louise — Reunite To Prove They Are Mainstream Inventors Of The Selfie!
Discussion: X17 Online
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Orlando Bloom allegedly has been pursuing Taylor Swift: yay or nay?  —  I feel like this week has been bad for the ladies who are especially looney for certain actors.  So, let me just go ahead and upset the Orlando-loonies.  They are out there and they are vocal.  But, in my experience, the Orly-loonies want him to be happy.
Discussion: Gawker and In Case You Didn't Know
Perez Hilton:
Selena Gomez Treats Fans To A SeXXXy Lingerie Pic!  What's She Trying To Say To Justin Bieber With This Post?  —  Oooh, gurl!!!  —  Selena Gomez has been making headlines these days for her reconciled romance with Justin Bieber, but it looks like there is something else about her that should be making headlines.
Discussion: E! Online, X17 Online and TMZ.com
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TMZ.com:
I'M GETTING MARRIED AT HEINZ FIELD!  —  How's this for the perfect wedding venue — Pittsburgh Steelers legend Hines Ward is getting married AT HEINZ FIELD ... TMZ Sports has learned.  —  We know ... the 38-year-old Super Bowl XL MVP is all set to tie the knot with his fiance Lindsey Georgalas next month …
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
SUFFERS DOUBLE BRAIN ANEURYSM  —  “Storage Wars” auctioneer Dan Dotson was rushed to a hospital in Palm Springs Monday afternoon after suffering a double brain aneurysm ... and doctors said he only had a slight chance of survival.  —  Dotson's wife Laura Dotson tells TMZ …
Discussion: The Wrap
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lopez Talks Exes Ben Affleck, Cris Judd, Casper Smart, Mariah Carey Feud on Watch What Happens Live  —  We've dreamed of this night for so long!  Jennifer Lopez graced the Bravo Clubhouse for the Thursday, June 19 installment of Watch What Happens Live, and host Andy Cohen grilled …
Christy O'Shoney / Salon:
The real Honey Boo Boo: What reality TV did to the pint-size pageant queen  —  I was at the recent “Tonight Show” taping where Fallon interviewed Honey Boo Boo, and I couldn't believe what I saw  —  A few nights ago, “Toddlers & Tiaras” legend and walking meme Honey Boo Boo graced the stage of studio 6B in Rockefeller Center.
Discussion: PopCrunch
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Honey Boo Boo Hit Mama June On The Tonight Show
 
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Jordyn Holman / Variety:
Hollywood Walk of Fame 2015 Honorees Revealed
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Deadline.com:
Critics' Choice TV Awards: ‘Orange Is The New Black’ & ‘Breaking Bad’ Named Best Series; ‘Fargo’ Wins 3
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Jason Biggs: I Had Sex With a Hooker My Wife Hired For My Birthday; She Watched, Ate Chips
Melody Chiu / People.com:
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Christopher Rosen / The Huffington Post:
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Jesse Spero / Access Hollywood:
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Discussion: Us Weekly
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
AMC Picks Up Second Season Of ‘Better Call Saul’, Pushes Premiere Date, Releases Photo
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Kelly Rowland Debuts Bare Baby Bump in Cute Pregnant Yoga Picture
Billboard:
D'Angelo's Album Will Be Out in 2014, Touring in October, Manager Insists
Discussion: Digital Spy and Stereogum
Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Amal Alamuddin blows off George Clooney's family reunion in Kentucky to 'save the world …
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Leo Schwartz / Fortune:
Sources: CoinDesk owner Bullish removed an article on Tron founder Justin Sun after complaints from his team; editorial chair Matt Murray resigned on Dec. 16

Erik Wemple / Washington Post:
A look at GOP attacks on local news outlets across the US, including the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners' harrassment of LNP reporter Tom Lisi

Bron Maher / Press Gazette:
Bloomberg EIC John Micklethwait calls paywalls “the safest way to guarantee journalistic jobs” and predicts AI would do more to change editing than reporting

 
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