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7:10 AM ET, January 6, 2010

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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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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.
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?  —  Police investigating the death of Casey Johnson say that although the Johnson & Johnson heiress had a well-known drug abuse problem, she may have died from not taking her diabetes medication.  —  Johnson, who was diagnosed with diabetes …
Discussion: Showbiz Spy and Bumpshack.com
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.
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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Associated Press:
Sharon Stone to guest star on ‘Law & Order: SVU’
Discussion: TV Squad
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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Perez Hilton:   Lindsay's Ex BFF Speaks!
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: Hellomagazine.com and omg!
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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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.
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 …
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!
Chiara Atik / Guest of a Guest:
Breaking: Marc Jacobs And Lorenzo Martone Tie The Knot In St. Barts!?  —  UPDATE:People are in a big huff.  Apparently this may have been just a practice wedding/engagement party.  What?!  What are you two waiting for?!  —  Marc Jacobs made an honest man out of Lorenzo Martone this week …
Marcus Chang / T Magazine:
Meet Mr. Gaga |  The Stylist Nicola Formichetti  —  Whether or not you know him by name, you'll recognize the stylist Nicola Formichetti by his aggressively modern looks (Lady Gaga's metal orb, anyone?).  When it comes to his personal style, Formichetti attributes his unrestricted creativity …
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Breanne L. Heldman / E! Online:
Lady Gaga Gets Comically Gorgeous
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:
Angelina Jolie / 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: ImNotObsessed.com
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 …
Us Weekly:
First Pic!  Ellen DeGeneres as an American Idol Judge  —  Ellen DeGeneres' first official American Idol photos were released Tuesday by Fox.  —  The new judge, 51, is all smiles while leaning on a microphone in the shot.  —  Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson pose alongside host Ryan Seacrest in additional photos.
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse and TV Envy
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.
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse and Extra
 
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