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3:45 PM ET, November 14, 2008

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TMZ.com:
Pap Smackdown — Kanye Arrested, Cleared  —  Kanye West will not be charged with assaulting a photographer — in an alleged incident that went down just hours ago in the UK.  —  West was arrested at a hotel in Gateshead, England early this morning after allegedly getting into a tussle …
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Perez Hilton:
Kanye ARRESTED - Again!!!!!!
Discussion: thelondonblog, Jossip and MomLogic
Heatworld.com:
Kanye West arrested in Newcastle
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Michael Schneider / Variety:
Hilary Duff to star in new NBC show  —  Actress signs development deal with network  —  Hilary Duff is returning to TV, signing a pact with NBC to star in a new series.  —  Under terms of the one-year talent and development deal, Peacock will develop a show starring Duff …
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Nina Burleigh / People.com:   Hilary Duff Signs TV Deal with NBC
Lindsay Lohan / Mirror.co.uk:
Lindsay Lohan warns other girls off DJ girlfriend Sam Ronson on London night out  —  Party-mad Lindsay Lohan was keen to show her friends some real fun in London - but had a far from capital time.  —  The night out was full of jealous tantrums and lovers tiffs, and ended in an undignified scuffle at 4am.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Cele|bitchy
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Daily Mail:
Lindsay Lohan enjoys a champagne night out with Lily Allen …
Discussion: Fatback Media and WOW Report
Just Jared:
Angelina Jolie: Brad Pitt Has So Much Love In His Eyes  —  Angelina Jolie recently gave Australia's Herald Sun a heartwarming interview:  —  Has Brad seemed particularly taken with the twins?  He's just so happy and having twins is something neither of us ever expected and I think that makes it all the more special for us both.
Discussion: Crabbie's Hollywood
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David Majors / NEWS.com.au:
A Jolie good show  —  ANGELINA Jolie may be playing an anguished mother in her latest film The Changeling, but in this exclusive interview, she explains why she's never been happier.  —  Angelina Jolie is in a buoyant mood as she sweeps into New York for the premiere of her new film The Changeling, directed by Clint Eastwood.
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Jennifer Hudson Moves Forward With Ad Campaign  —  Jennifer Hudson continues to mourn her family tragedy.  —  Still, the Gap has just launched its new holiday ad campaign, which features a cheery photo of Hudson smiling and wearing a bright red sweater.  —  While the timing may seem inappropriate …
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Caris Davis / People.com:
Jennifer Hudson Thankful for ‘Your Thoughts and Prayers’
Discussion: Stereohyped
TMZ.com:
ATL “Wives” — Threats Caught on Voicemail  —  Reality show catfights on camera are great, but when cast members start leaving each other threatening voicemails when the camera's aren't rolling — that's a problem.  —  Kim Zolciak from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” got just such a VM from one of her co-stars, Lisa Wu Hartwell.
Steven Zeitchik / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Twilight’ film franchise looks ahead  —  Summit acquires rights to next three novels in the series  —  With Summit Entertainment preparing to release its big bet “Twilight,” the studio is moving potential future installments in the franchise into the development pipeline.
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Joe Jonas: I Never Cheated on Taylor Swift!  —  Now it's Joe Jonas' turn to speak out against his ex.  —  Taylor Swift, 18, slammed the Jonas Bro, 19 for dumping her - in a 27-second phone conversation - for actress Camilla Belle.  —  Joe and his brothers, Kevin and Nick …
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X17 Online:
Joe Jonas: “I Never Cheated on My Girlfriend”
Discussion: Associated Press
Erin Carlson / Associated Press:
Elton John celebrates ‘Billy Elliot’ on Broadway  —  NEW YORK - Elton John still can't believe he's a Broadway hitmaker.  —  The 61-year-old musician marveled at his success Thursday night at the opening of “Billy Elliot.”  He composed the score for that show, “Aida” and “The Lion King,” which is still playing on the Great White Way.
Discussion: Socialite Life
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Hellomagazine.com:
Tutu-clad Elton takes a bow at ‘Billy Elliot’ Broadway debut
Discussion: omg!
Extra:
Rosie Praising Palin?  —  Outspoken liberal Rosie O'Donnell admitted to “Extra” she would like to get a drink with former Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin!  During opening night of “Billy Elliot: The Musical,” Rosie revealed, “I'd like to have a beer with her.  I'd like to meet her kids.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Bryan Cairns / Newsarama:
First Images from the Set of the Big Screen ‘Kick Ass’  —  Kick-Ass is hardly your friendly neighborhood superhero.  —  Based on the same-titled Icon comic book by prolific writer Mark Millar and artist John Romita Jr., the movie follows high school student Dave Lizewski …
Daily Mail:
From bad to worse for shambolic Amy Winehouse as she staggers around with a bottle of vodka … A wild-eyed Amy Winehouse was back on the rampage last night, storming through the streets of Camden in an uncontrollable state.  —  The Rehab singer was seen stumbling around outside …
MTV:
‘Hills’ Stars Heidi Montag And Spencer Pratt Talk Prop 8  —  'Heidi's hair and makeup people are some of my favorite homosexuals on the planet, and if they want to marry each other, I'm not about to be like, 'Don't,' ' Pratt says.  —  By Chris Harris, with reporting by Matt Elias
 
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Shock! Kanye West APOLOGIZES
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Minnie Driver Already Wants Another Baby
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Oprah Dodged Bullet So Far
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From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount is planning for what happens if no big deal happens, mulling cutting $2B in costs, selling BET and TV stations, starting a streaming JV, more

Laura Wagner / Washington Post:
Over 50 journalism professors call on the NYT to address questions on its report that described a “pattern of gender-based violence” in Hamas' October 7 attack

Ben Smith / Semafor:
Sources: Nicholas Carlson, who has been the global editor-in-chief of Business Insider since 2017, is expected to leave the publication later this summer

 
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