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9:10 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 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.
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Associated Press:
Sharon Stone to guest star on ‘Law & Order: SVU’
Discussion: TV Squad
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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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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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!
Discussion: Popeater
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!
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 …
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:
Howard Breuer / People.com:
Medical Board Accuses Octomom's Doctor of Gross Negligence  —  Nadya Suleman's fertility specialist could lose his medical license over allegations by the California Medical Board that he transferred too many embryos into the woman who went on to give birth to octuplets.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Hecklerspray and RADAR
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
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 …
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.
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!
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
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 …
 
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