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9:05 AM ET, June 21, 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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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: Digital Spy and The Moviefone Blog
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
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
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Allison / Dlisted:   Zoe Kravitz Pulled A Shailene Woodley And Drank Clay To Lose 20lbs
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.
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Lily Rothman / TIME:
Ed Sheeran: “Taylor Swift is a middle-aged woman trapped in a 24-year-old's body”  —  The “Sing” songster talks to TIME  —  When Ed Sheeran talked to TIME for this week's issue, the full conversation ranged from his go-to karaoke song ("Pony" by Ginuwine) and what will happen to his puppet alter ego for his …
Discussion: Celeb Gossip … and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Canoodling in the Studio  — Selena Gomez Party — Cops Called, Family Worried  — Selena Gomez Dumps Jenner Girls — I Have Enough Toxic People in My Life  —  In other news...  ‘Teen Mom’ Leah Looks Absolutely Nothing Like This Now!
Discussion: The Blemish
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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.
Marvel.com:
ROSARIO DAWSON JOINS MARVEL'S DAREDEVIL FOR NETFLIX  —  Marvel and Netflix are proud to announce that acclaimed actress Rosario Dawson has joined “Marvel's Daredevil,” an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015.  —  Known for her powerful work in “Cesar Chavez,” “Kids” …
Discussion: I Watch Stuff, Digital Spy and The Wrap
Julian Ryall / Telegraph:
North Korea slams US film The Interview about Kim Jong-un  —  Exclusive: North Korea says Hollywood comedy about assassination of Kim Jong-un ‘shows the desperation of the US government and American society’  —  The North Korean regime has attacked a Hollywood comedy about the assassination of Kim Jong-un …
Discussion: Guardian, Variety and The Wrap
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
NEWS/ Kate Gosselin: If I Didn't Need to Support My Family, “You'd Never Hear From Us Again”  —  Loading...  Kate Gosselin admits that there are worse ways to earn a living.  —  But the divorced mother of eight insists that she's doing just that by allowing cameras back into her and her family's life.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Crushable
TMZ.com:
Tracy Morgan Out of the Hospital — Off to Rehab  —  FINALLY OUT OF THE HOSPITAL ...  Off to Rehab  —  46 MINUTES AGO BY TMZ STAFF  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Tracy Morgan's recovery is moving to the next stage — he's finally out of the hospital, but still faces several weeks of rehab ... according to his rep.
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Anya Leon / People.com:
Tracy Morgan Is Moved to a Rehab Facility, Has ‘Long Way to Go’ in Recovery
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: Us Weekly and Gawker
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Perez Hilton:
Susan Sarandon And Geena Davis — AKA Thelma & Louise — Reunite To Prove They Are Mainstream Inventors Of The Selfie!  —  Here's beautiful photographic evidence of what's most likely the first movie selfie EVER taken...  23 years ago!!  —  Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis reunited to update …
Discussion: X17 Online
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis Recreate Thelma and Louise Selfie 23 Years Later
Adam S. Levy / RADAR:
Brandi Glanville Calls 7-Year-Old Son ‘A Complete A**hole,’ A ‘D*ck,’ & A ‘F*cker’; Says He's Gotten To 2nd Base ‘With A Lot Of Chicks’ & That She's Already Planning His Rehab Stint  —  Brandi Glanville let loose on her 7-year-old son Jake on her podcast Brandi Glanville Unfiltered …
 
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 More News: 
Allison / Dlisted:
The Entire Track Listing For Robin Thicke's Apology Album Has Been Released, And It's A Mess
TMZ.com:
I'M GETTING MARRIED AT HEINZ FIELD!
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
San Antonio Spurs Star — TURNT UP ... At Bday Nightclub Celebration
Deadline.com:
Critics' Choice TV Awards: ‘Orange Is The New Black’ & ‘Breaking Bad’ Named Best Series; ‘Fargo’ Wins 3
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Kelli Bender / People.com:
Lifetime Announces The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story TV Movie
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Jason Biggs: I Had Sex With a Hooker My Wife Hired For My Birthday; She Watched, Ate Chips
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Melody Chiu / People.com:
Kesha Says Her New Music Will Surprise Fans
Christopher Rosen / The Huffington Post:
Robert Pattinson is tired.
Discussion: Gossip Cop
TMZ.com:
SUFFERS DOUBLE BRAIN ANEURYSM
Discussion: The Wrap
 

 
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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

Erik Hayden / The Hollywood Reporter:
The California Production Coalition, a group of 33 businesses and organizations including the MPA, organizes to lobby for state incentives for film and TV shows

 
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