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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.)
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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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 …
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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 …
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Daily Mail:
‘The man who raped me is a famous celebrity,’ reveals Katie Price — Glamour model Katie Price has sensationally claimed that the person who raped her is a well-known celebrity. — Two weeks ago, she revealed she was raped ‘more than once’ when she was younger.
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‘Top Model’ Arrested — Not Very PC — “Top Model” semi-finalist Brittany “Bre” Scullark better practice smiling with her eyes — for the judge. — Police tell TMZ the Cycle 5 contestant was arrested in NYC Monday for disorderly conduct after getting into it with a woman at a local Starbucks …
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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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EXCLUSIVE: Russell Simmons' Meltdown — Usually when there's the name Ronson and a meltdown in the same sentence you expect to see Lindsay Lohan's name somewhere too, but this time it was Russell Simmons that had a fit - at Charlotte Ronson's show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Friday.
Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Peter Berg boards ‘Battleship’ — Universal has set July 1, 2011, for the release of “Battleship,” confirming Peter Berg as helmer of the live-action pic based on Hasbro's naval combat board game. — Deal is part of a two-picture pic pact Berg has made with U, where he'll follow “Battleship” with an Afghan war drama “Lone Survivor.”
