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8:40 PM ET, October 29, 2009

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TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Embraces the Swastika  —  UPDATE: Swift's rep just put together this swift explanation for TMZ, “Taylor took pictures with about 100 people that night ... she doesn't know who this guy is and she didn't realize what was on his shirt.”  —  What the heil was Taylor Swift thinking?
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Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Heidi and Spencer Dress as Jon and Kate for Halloween  —  Talk about frightening.  —  Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have dressed as Jon and Kate Gosselin for Halloween.  —  “Halloween is supposed to be about scary costumes.  What's scarier than Speidi Plus Eight?”
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
'90210′ same-sex shocker: Rumer Willis to romance (spoiler alert)!  —  Why should Gossip Girl be the only primetime soap having a gay 'ol time experimenting with its characters sexuality?  This January, 90210 will embark on a major same-sex storyline that will pair the show's token lesbian …
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Jon Gosselin Apologizes for “Outrageous Behavior,” Seeks Counseling  —  Well, well, well.  Looks like you can teach old, press-hungry, reality-has-been, selfunaware, partner-hopping dogs new tricks.  —  Or at least teach them to hire a better spin doctor.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, omg! and OK! Magazine
Michael Y. Park / People.com:
Chaz Bono Finds Shaving Comes Naturally  —  Cher (left) and Chaz Bono  —  He may already be 40, but Chaz Bono has finally begun to experience that rite of passage for young guys everywhere: the first shave.  —  “I shave about once a week now,” Bono, 40, tells Entertainment Tonight in an interview to air Thursday and Friday.
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip and Popeater
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Noah Michelson / Popnography:
Exclusive First Look: Chaz Bono in The 2009 Out 100
Discussion: Ethan Says and #gay
Phil / Egotastic!:
Heidi Klum Nude, Covered in Chocolate is Heidilicious  —  I'm not one for books, what with the reading they require and all, but if there's one book you should definitely go out and buy it's Rankin's Heidilicious.  First of all, it's a photo book, so there's not much reading to do, and second, the photos are of Heidi Klum.
Discussion: Pink is the New Blog
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Jesus Martinez / DrunkenStepfather:   Heidi Klum Chocolate Covered Nipple of the Day
Entertainment Earth Daily:
Barbie Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken Doll  —  Coming in April 2010  —  Pre-Order now and we'll deliver in April 2010 (estimated date / subject to change).  —  Item Number: MTT3285  —  Price: $69.99 … Receive a perfect item with the best quality packaging available - at no extra charge! (details)
Popeater:
Angelina Jolie Stuns at 16 in Modeling Pics  —  It's no secret that Angelina Jolie is one gorgeous specimen, and now in never before seen provocative modeling photos that were taken of the actress when she was just 16 years old, the world is getting a glimpse of Angie before Brad Pitt and all of the fame.
Discussion: Gossip Teen
Access Hollywood:
Access Exclusive: Robert Pattinson Sings 'I'm Doing Fine' In ‘How To Be’  —  The Twilight Saga,Robert Pattinson,'How To Be',Young Hollywood  —  In this offbeat British comedy, Robert is going through an existential crisis as a struggling musician.  But after a pep talk to himself in a mirror …
Discussion: Just Jared and Allie Is Wired!
Popeater:
Casting of Abigail Breslin as Helen Keller Angers Deaf, Blind Groups  —  It was announced Wednesday that 13-year-old Abigail Breslin will play Helen Keller in the Broadway revival of ‘The Miracle Worker’ this winter.  But the news is being met with extreme opposition by blind and deaf advocacy groups …
Discussion: ArtsBeat
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Patrick Healy / ArtsBeat:
Advocacy Group Opposes ‘Miracle Worker’ Casting Choice
Discussion: Pop Crunch and Lifeline Live
Jay A. Fernandez / Hollywood Reporter:
Jessica Biel getting ‘Engaged’  —  Actress attached to star in and produce raunchy comedy  —  Jessica Biel has signed up for some hard-core premarital nookie.  —  The actress is attached to star in and produce rookie screenwriter Julia Brownell's original screenplay “F***ing Engaged,” …
TMZ.com:
Soldier Allegedly Threatened to Kill Miley Cyrus  —  Miley Cyrus had one hell of a summer — yesterday officials revealed that a 2nd man was arrested near Miley's Georgia movie set ... but this time the suspect is a 22-year-old soldier who allegedly threatened to murder the actress.
Empire News:
Excl: Ridley Scott Talks Alien Prequel  —  It's not set when you think it is...  Sir Ridley Scott was in town the other night, mainly to look on with pride as his daughter, Jordan, debuted her film, Cracks, at the London Film Festival - but we grabbed him for a quick natter about the Alien prequel that he's aiming to direct soon-ish.
Michael K / Dlisted:
RPattz On Your Crotch  —  RPanttiez vants to suck your blood....during that time of the month.  —  You know, just like the Twidildo, this makes all sorts of sense.  I mean, Edward Cullen is responsible for thousands of pairs of chonies getting covered in massive amounts of creme de la coochie.
TMZ.com:
Levi's Going ‘Full Johnson’ for Playgirl  —  It's confirmed.  Levi Johnston plans to come out swinging — the famous Palin-impaler is gonna go the full monty for Playgirl.  —  Levi's manager already said he was 90% sure the teen baby daddy would take it all off for the adult rag …
Jeanne Wolf / PARADE Magazine:
Sandra Bullock: 'I'm Aware That I Can Be Annoying'  —  Sandra Bullock is one of Hollywood's most popular and successful stars.  But don't let the romantic-comedy sweetheart fool you, she's as tough as she is sweet.  In her newest film, The Blind Side, due out Nov. 20, Bullock plays Leigh Anne Tuohy …
Just Jared:
Lindsay Lohan: New 6126 Leggings Ad Campaign Pics!  —  Check out these exclusive new shots of Lindsay Lohan's Spring 2010 ad campaign for her 6126 Leggings.  —  The sexy pics were shot by celeb photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani and styled by GK Reid.
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
PopWatch:
This week's cover: How ‘Paranormal Activity’ became a scary box-office smash  —  Paranormal Activity began its otherworldly existence as a little horror flick, made for $11,000 and shot entirely in the director's house over the course of seven days.  Now, thanks to a little help from Steven Spielberg …
Extra:
Jessica Simpson Reveals Dream Man  —  Jessica Simpson reveals her ideal man in an exclusive interview with “Extra” to air Friday.  —  When asked about the three things she looks for in a guy, Simpson, 29, tells “Extra,” “I definitely love a spiritual man — somebody that is going to always inspire me.”
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘Glee,’ 'Grey's,' ‘NCIS,’ ‘Lost,’ and more!  —  Got a scoop request?  An anonymous tip you're dying to share?  Just want to say hi?  You can send any/all of the above to ausielloscoop@ew.com  —  Question: G'day!  How about you share some Glee scoop?  —Vivian
Extra:
Joe Jackson: Michael ‘Worth More Dead Than Alive’  —  Joe Jackson says that Michael is making a bigger impact than ever since his June death from an apparent drug overdose.  —  “He's worth more dead than when he was alive,” Joe, 80, tells “Extra” in an interview that airs Thursday night.
Just Jared:
Tyra Banks' Halloween Costume: Kim Kardashian!  —  Tyra Banks channels reality starlet Kim Kardashian for her Halloween costume and stands in between cardboard cut-outs of Kim's sisters, newlywed Khloe and pregnant Kourtney.  —  The 35-year-old talk show host will also participate …
Mary Beth Quirk / OK! Magazine:
Is Adrian Grenier Really Afraid of Matt Damon?  —  After watching the recent viral video that showed Matt Damon as a director yelling at Adrian Grenier for his less-than-stellar acting on the set of a PSA, one might think the two really did have a huge fight.  But is the Entourage actor really scared of mean ol' Matt?
Claudia Eller / Company Town:
Original ‘Twilight’ to be re-released night before sequel ‘New Moon’ opens  —  Wanting to capitalize on the teen vampire movie craze it stirred last year, Summit Entertainment is planning to re-release “Twilight” in more than 2,000 theaters on Nov. 19, the night before the arrival …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Movieline
Bill Zwecker / Chicago Sun Times:
Life imitating ‘Gossip’  —  Series stars Lively, Badgley moving toward engagement  —  There's lots of gossip from the set of “Gossip Girl,” including updates on the romance between Blake Lively and Penn Badgley — whose characters, as we know, used to date on the show.
Discussion: Gossip Girl Insider and Gossip Cop
 
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