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11:15 AM ET, January 6, 2010

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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Casey Johnson's Grief Stricken Friend Lashes Out At Tila Tequila  —  As friends and family come to grips with the tragic death of Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson, a few who were close to the 30-year-old socialite are speaking out about what they say were their desperate attempts to save her.
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entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com:
‘Out of control’ Casey Johnson lied to friends that she needed money for daughter, pal says  —  Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson was found dead Monday at the age of 30 amid a public romance with bisexual reality star Tila Tequila and constant Johnson family drama over money.
Howard Breuer / People.com:
Did Diabetes Play a Role in Casey Johnson's Death?
Discussion: Showbiz Spy
RADAR:
Lindsay Lohan Tweets About The Danger of Doing Drugs
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.
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Chris Johnson / Daily Mail:
'It's true, I AM engaged to Katy Perry,' says Russell Brand …
RADAR:
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen's Wife Went To Alcohol Rehab While Pregnant  —  Charlie Sheen's wife went to rehab for alcohol abuse while she was pregnant with the couple's twins, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  The blockbuster revelation adds more controversy …
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Popeater:
Charlie Sheen is ‘Solid as a Rock,’ Says Jon Cryer
Discussion: People.com and omg!
Barbara / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen Cracks Up Co-Stars After Return To Work
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Woods Has Been Staying With NY Billionaire  —  As speculation continues to grow on Tiger Woods' whereabouts, the new issue of Us Weekly reports that the golfer, 34, has been staying with his billionaire pal Jim Dolan, the controversy-prone CEO of Cablevision and owner of Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks.
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Scoop: ‘Law & Order: SVU’ collars Sharon Stone  —  Law & Order: SVU is once again living up to its title as the most stunt-casting-obsessed series on television.  Sources confirm to me exclusively that Sharon Stone is joining the cast for a four-episode arc beginning in April.
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Associated Press:
Sharon Stone to guest star on ‘Law & Order: SVU’
Discussion: TV Squad
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.
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Katherine / Style News:
EXCLUSIVE: Kim Kardashian's Sexy New Fragrance Ad Revealed  —  Courtesy Lighthouse Beauty  —  Since Kim Kardashian first broke the news that she'd be creating a signature scent a-year-and-a-half ago, the reality star has kept us guessing about exactly what the fragrance would be like.
ELLE.com:
Jennifer Lopez  —  ELLE's February cover girl on motherhood, heartbreak, and the future of her career  —  On why she never considered in vitro fertilization, like her character in The Back-Up Plan:  —  “When it comes to family and relationships, I'm quite traditional.  Just because of the way I was raised.
Perez Hilton:
Lindsay's Ex BFF Speaks!  —  Things got messy between Lindsay Lohan and her now former best friend on Monday!  —  The hard-pAArtying actress accused Patrick “Pooty” Aufdenkamp of stealing from her.  —  And, now, in an exclusive statement to PerezHilton.com, Patrick is calling bulls**t and tells us that Lindsay is lying.
Discussion: Popeater and Anything Hollywood
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Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Lohan Claims Friend Robbed Her
Us Weekly:
Lady Gaga to Star in Comic Book Series  —  Lady Gaga may dress like a superhero, but soon, she'll be acting like one!  —  The pop singer, 23, will star in a brand-new comic book series focusing on the lives of pop culture icons.  —  The new series, called Fame, will debut its first issue on May 5 …
Discussion: iVillage
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Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
Sam Mendes to direct next James Bond movie  —  It's Mendes.  Sam Mendes.  The British helmer is in negotiations to direct the 23rd installment of the venerable James Bond franchise.  —  Production is being fast-tracked and could begin as early as June with an eye toward a 2011 release.
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Simon Reynolds / Digital Spy:
Sam Mendes in talks for ‘Bond 23’
Discussion: omg!
Shani Saxon-Parrish / Latina.com:
Jennifer Lopez Exclusive: “I Can't Regret the Things I Did in the Past”  —  As Jennifer Lopez gears up for the next phase of her career, Latina Editor-in-Chief, Mimi Valdés, sat down with the icon in the spacious guest house of her and husband Marc Anthony's French chateau-style home in Bel-Air …
Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Lautner Is Now Hollywood's Highest Paid Teenage Actor  —  UPDATED with more information: I've just learned that Taylor Lautner is now being paid per ab.  That's right, the 17-year-old co-star of the Twilight Saga franchise who's famous for his buff physique that is making girls scream …
Discussion: New York Magazine and OK! Magazine
TMZ.com:
I Was Married to Michael Jackson  —  A new creditor's claim in the Michael Jackson estate case ...this one filed by a woman who says she had a very special bond with MJ.  —  Shellie Doreen Smith filed cryptic legal papers laying claim to Michael's moolah.  So we got on the horn and spoke …
Hollywood Reporter:
Owen Wilson signs Farrellys' ‘Hall Pass’  —  New Line picks up the extramarital comedy from Fox  —  New Line has picked up the Farrelly brothers comedy “Hall Pass” from turnaround from Fox, signing up Owen Wilson to topline the picture.  Jason Sudeikis is also in negotiations to co-star.
Discussion: Cinematical and New York Magazine
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Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Spider-Man 4’ Officially Has No Start Date As Of Today Because Of Script Problems; Sony “Unlikely” To Make Scheduled May 5, 2011, Release Date  —  This is a story I've been working on ever since I saw this December 11th email that went out to the Spider-Man 4 special effects crew that day:
 
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