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Michael Calderone / Michael Calderone's Blog:
ABC's Moran removes tweet with Obama swipe at Kanye — ABC News reporter Terry Moran caused quite a commotion tonight on Twitter after writing the following: “Pres. Obama just called Kanye West a “jackass” for his outburst at VMAs when Taylor Swift won. Now THAT'S presidential.”
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Patrick Gavin / The Politico:
OBAMA CALLS KANYE ‘JACKASS’ — ABC's Terry Moran set the Twitter-sphere all aflutter when he wrote: — We've reached out to Moran and will update this post when we learn more. — Now, an ABC spokesperson explains to POLITICO what happened: — “In the process of reporting on remarks …
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Maggie Murphy / People.com:
Kanye's Backstage Clash with Taylor Swift's Mom — Minutes after Kanye West stormed the stage as she accepted her Video Music Award, a teary-eyed Taylor Swift pulled herself together to perform her award-winning song, “You Belong With Me,” atop a cab parked in front of Radio City Music Hall.
The Huffington Post:
Obama: Kanye Is A “Jackass” — During a CNBC interview on Monday, President Obama called Kanye West a “jackass” regarding his behavior at the MTV Video Music Awards. (Watch the video of Kanye interrupting Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the VMAs here and read about his first apology.)
Popeater:Exclusive: Drunk Kanye Was the Only ‘Loser’ at VMAs, Perez Says
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Brenda Rodriguez / People.com:
Jennifer Grey: I Remember Being in Patrick Swayze's Arms — Patrick Swayze promised never to put Baby in a corner. That signature line - and the sultry dance steps and smoldering chemistry between him and costar Jennifer Grey - rocketed the two young actors to stardom in 1987 with Dirty Dancing.
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TMZ.com:
Patrick Swayze Dies — Patrick Swayze died today after a long battle with cancer. He was 57. — Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008. His publicist says he died with his family at his side. — He was the star of such movies as “Ghost,” “Dirty Dancing,” and “Road House.”
Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Patrick Swayze Dies at 57 — Patrick Swayze lost his battle with pancreatic cancer Monday. He was 57. — “Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months,” his rep tells PEOPLE in a statement.
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Jessica Simpson — Coyote Took My Doggy — The dog Nick Lachey gave Jessica Simpson as a sign of their once undying love may have met a violent and tragic demise. — Daisy, Jessica's beloved “carmel colored” Malti-Poo, was snatched right in front of her eyes by a coyote last night.
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Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson's Dog Snatched by Coyote? — Jessica Simpson says her “heart is broken” over her missing 5-year-old maltipoo Daisy. — On her Twitter page, she writes: “A coyote took my precious Daisy right in front of our eyes. HORROR! We are searching. Hoping. Please help!”
Hollywoodreporter / The Live Feed:
‘Jay Leno Show’ premiere gets strong start — Based on preliminary ratings, NBC's “The Jay Leno Show” is off to a strong start. — Leno pulled a 12.1 preliminary metered-market household rating and 19 share for the debut of his high-wire-act 10 p.m. comedy show.
msnbc.com:
Patrick Swayze succumbs to pancreatic cancer — ‘Dirty Dancing’ star, 57, battled disease since January 2008 — Patrick Swayze, the hunky actor who danced his way into viewers' hearts with “Dirty Dancing” and then broke them with “Ghost,” died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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KATY Perrykissed / New York Post:
Katy likes this Brand of kiss — Russell Brand— and she liked it. — The MTV Video Music Awards host was spotted making out with Perry at — Lady Gaga's after-party at Avenue — after joking onstage that he had the hots for her. — The voracious womanizer was seen admiring Perry's cleavage …
Mark Dagostino / People.com:
Desperate Housewives' Kathryn Joosten Has Lung Cancer — Kathryn Joosten, a two-time Emmy winner for her role as feisty neighbor Mrs. McCluskey on Desperate Housewives, has lung cancer - and she plans to do everything she can to fight it. — “I've got a little hang-up here,” …
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Christian Siriano: Kate Gosselin Is Trying to “Rock My Look” — Kate Gosselin's hairstyle is fierce! — Project Runway winner Christian Siriano admits to sharing a similar assymetrical coif with the Jon & Kate Plus 8 star. — “Is she trying to rock my look?”
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Mary Green / People.com:
Angelina Jolie Takes Zahara to Ethiopia — Angelina and Zahara — It turns out that Angelina Jolie's recent goodwill mission in Kenya was also a homecoming for one member of the Jolie-Pitt family. — While Jolie, 34, and Brad Pitt, 45, were “on a trip to Kenya with their children …
MTV:
Exclusive: Lil Mama Apologizes For Crashing Jay-Z's VMA Performance — ‘I did not mean any disrespect towards Jay-Z or Alicia Keys,’ 'America's Best Dance Crew' judge says in statement. … If it wasn't for a guy named Kanye West, Lil Mama might have dominated Monday's headlines with her …
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Caryn Rousseau / The Huffington Post:
Whitney Houston Explains Her “Heavy” Drug Habit, Says Bobby Brown Spit On Her — CHICAGO — Whitney Houston took drugs, including cocaine and marijuana, with ex-husband Bobby Brown, who was emotionally abusive during their marriage and at one point spit on her, the singer said during …
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