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3:40 PM ET, January 5, 2010

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TMZ.com:
Johnson & Johnson Heiress Dies  —  Casey Johnson, an heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, has died .. TMZ has learned.  —  She died in L.A. We're told the body was discovered this morning.  —  She was 30 years old.  Her father is Woody Johnson — owner of the New York Jets.
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Casey Johnson / TMZ.com:
Casey Johnson — Diabetic Coma History  —  Casey Johnson fell into a diabetic coma twice and had to be hospitalized, law enforcement sources tell TMZ.  —  We're told Johnson had a history of diabetes and insulin syringes were found in her home after she died.
New York Post:
Q-tip heiress Casey Johnson dead at 30
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Katy Perry and Russell Brand Engaged!  —  He kissed a girl, and she liked it: Katy Perry and Russell Brand are engaged, sources confirm exclusively to UsMagazine.com.  —  The wacky pair — who've been dating since September 2009 — became betrothed five days ago while on holiday in Jaipur, India.
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Lohan Claims Friend Robbed Her  —  Sounds like Lindsay Lohan's New Year has gotten off on the wrong foot.  —  While celebrating 2010 on the island of St. Barth's, the 23 year-old star discovered that she was ripped off by her longtime best friend and sidekick Patrick “Pootie” Aufdenkamp.
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People.com:
Vince Vaughn Gets Married!  —  He's a swinger no more.  —  Vince Vaughn married Kyla Weber in a small private ceremony before family and friends on Saturday outside of his hometown of Chicago, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  Vaughn, 39, proposed to Weber, 31, a Canadian real estate agent, last Valentine's Day.
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Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Kathy Griffin Banned From CNN  —  Hopefully Kathy Griffin's New Year's resolution was to be on CNN less, because the foul-mouthed comedienne has lost her visitor's pass to the cable network after dropping the f-bomb on this year's show.  Sorry Kathy, but we don't think Fox News will be knocking down your door now that you're available!
TMZ.com:
Angelina's Mom Leaves Grandkids Six Figures  —  Brangelina's first three kids just got something they probably find really boring at this point — more money.  —  The estate for Angie's mom — the late actress Marcheline Bertrand — has finally been divvied up after her death in 2007, and it spells $$$ for three bouncing Jolie-Pitts.
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Tim Nudd / People.com:
Angelina Jolie's Late Mom Leaves $300,000 to Grandkids
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Jessica Herndon / People.com:
Rihanna Heats Up with New Man  —  She may be extremely busy with her career, but Rihanna is finding quality time to hang with her new beau, Los Angeles Dodger Matt Kemp.  —  The 21-year-old singer, introduced to Kemp, 25, by friends in November, is currently vacationing with the outfielder at a luxury resort in Cabo San Lucas.
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Chiara Atik / Guest of a Guest:
Breaking: Marc Jacobs And Lorenzo Martone Tie The Knot In St. Barts!  —  Marc Jacobs made an honest man out of Lorenzo Martone this week, by marrying him in a private ceremony in St. Barts.  Following the ceremony, the couples were feted at an exclusive private dinner hosted by Larry Gagosian …
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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Redmond O'Neal Arrested Again on Drug Charges — While In Rehab  —  Redmond O'Neal was arrested again on drug charges while on a 24-hour pass from drug rehab, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  The son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal was taken into custody on Dec. 29 on a felony charge.
TMZ.com:
Tiger Woods Sex Tape?  —  Someone is shopping what she says is a Tiger Woods sex tape, and Vivid Entertainment is in the market.  —  Steven Hirsch, head honcho of Vivid, tells TMZ a woman approached him two weeks ago, claiming she had a sex video of Tiger Woods.  She said it was shot approximately two years ago.
Pamela McClintock / Variety:
Sandra Bullock makes history  —  ‘Blind Side’ first female-led film to cross $200 mil  —  Sandra Bullock rang in the new year making box office history.  —  Some time over the weekend, Bullock starrer “The Blind Side” became the first pic in history driven solely by a top female star …
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Shaq's Five Year Affair To Be Exposed In Court  —  Following a five year torrid on-again, off-again affair with NBA All-Star Shaquille O'Neal, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively that model Vanessa Lopez thought she was pregnant with the basketball player's child, which prompted O'Neal to allegedly begin harassing her.
James Dinh / MTV:
Christina Aguilera Says New Album, Bionic, ‘Is About The Future’  —  Singer takes electronic approach with a slew of collaborations on new LP.  —  Whether she's working with legendary hip-hop producer DJ Premier or making a song that's a throwback to the 1940s, Christina Aguilera has never been afraid to experiment with her music.
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