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Artie Lange / New York Post:
Stern sidekick in suicide try  —  Artie Langelanded in the hospital after stabbing himself nine times in an apparent suicide attempt, sources told The Post.  Lange's frantic mom called 911 Saturday morning after she entered his Hoboken apartment and found the bloodied funnyman, a law-enforcement source said.
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Artie Lange Allegedly Stabbed Himself Nine Times  —  Artie Lange landed in the hospital after stabbing himself nine times in an apparent suicide attempt, sources told The Post.  —  Lange's frantic mom called 911 Saturday morning after she entered his Hoboken apartment and found the bloodied funnyman, a law enforcement source said.
Discussion: TV Squad and Anything Hollywood
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Woods Mistress Will Claim He Had Gay Romps In Tell-All Book  —  One of Tiger's many mistresses, Loredana Jolie Ferriolo, is penning a tell-all book about the golf ace and claims that she witnessed him in gay encounters.  —  PHOTOS: Sexy Pictures Of Tiger's Mistresses
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Mariah Carey Delivers 2nd Strange Speech in a Row  —  Get details after the jump.  —  While the singer/actress looked glam - if dangerously busty - in her mermaid-style gown, it's clear Carey didn't go for an experimental walk before donning the tight dress for the award ceremony.
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People.com:
Mariah Explains Tipsy Speech  —  Mariah Carey's spacey acceptance speech at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Tuesday night has been buzzing around the Internet.  And yes, Carey was indeed buzzed - on bubbly - when she gave it, she says.  —  The singer-turned-actress …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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TMZ.com:
Casey Johnson's Dogs Have Left the Building
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Melissa / Style News:
All the Details of Kate Gosselin's 20-Hour Hair Makeover!  —  Melanie Dunea  —  With her divorce to Jon finally behind her, Kate Gosselin started off 2010 by spending some serious quality time with a new guy — and their date lasted until the wee hours of the morning.
People.com:
Marriage of Monaco's Princess Caroline Rocked by Photo Scandal  —  The already-tumultuous marriage of Monaco's Princess Caroline and husband Prince Ernst August of Hanover appears to have hit a new bump with the publication Thursday of photos showing the 55-year-old Ernst August …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen, Brooke Mueller Have a Date  —  Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller have a date with a judge sooner than they thought.  —  We've learned the judge in the case will hear the motion to modify the protection order on January 20.  The hearing is set for 9:00 AM.
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Associated Press:
Hanes drops ads featuring Charlie Sheen
Discussion: ArtsBeat and TV Envy
Popeater:
Hanes Goes Another Way, Drops Charlie Sheen
Discussion: INF Daily and Hollywood Dame
Rob Shuter / Popeater:
‘Idol’ Is Downsizing Simon Cowell  —  With Simon Cowell on the brink of ditching ‘American Idol’ to take the throne of ‘X-Factor,’ insiders tell me that executives have figured out a way to ease him out of the conversation this year — focus on Ellen.  Brilliant!
Discussion: omg!, Cele|bitchy and Allie Is Wired!
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PopWatch:
This week's cover: ‘American Idol’ …
Discussion: Just Jared
PEOPLE TV Watch:
David Hasselhoff Leaving America's Got Talent  —  David Hasselhoff is saying goodbye to America's Got Talent after four years as a judge with Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne.  —  In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Hasselhoff, 57, says, “I am proud that I was part of making America's Got Talent …
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Us Weekly:
David Hasselhoff Leaves America's Got Talent
Discussion: Gabby Babble
Julie Jordan / People.com:
30 Rock's Jane Krakowski Is Getting Married!  —  There's now a 31st rock - on Jane Krakowski's finger.  —  The actress and her clothing-designer boyfriend Robert Godley are engaged, PEOPLE has confirmed.  “Mr. Godley proposed to Ms. Krakowski over the holidays,” says her rep. “She is very, very happy.”
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse, iVillage and Extra
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Bachelor Scandal Woman Says ‘I Did NOT Have A Sexual Relationship With Producer!’  —  Rozlyn Papa has come forward to address the rumors about the scandal surrounding her dismissal from ABC's The Bachelor and she denied the widespread reports that she had an inappropriate relationship with a crew member.
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Julie Jordan / People.com:
Tori Spelling to Pen Third Book  —  Tori Spelling is once again returning to the bookshelves to tell her side of the story.  Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, will publish her third book, tentatively titled unchartered terriTORI and scheduled to hit stores in June.
Blane Bachelor / People.com:
Anna Kendrick Fueled Fire Between George Clooney and Robert Pattinson  —  What a tough life for Up in the Air Golden-Globe nominee Anna Kendrick - jetting between film sets with a two-time PEOPLE Sexiest Man Alive winner and with one of the world's favorite vampires.
Discussion: PopSugar, Allie Is Wired! and BuzzSugar
Daily Mail:
Sylvester Stallone breaks his neck shooting fight scene in veteran action heroes' movie  —  Sylvester Stallone broke his neck while filming a fight scene in his latest movie.  —  The veteran action hero had emergency surgery and a metal plate inserted in his neck following the accident on the set of The Expendables.
The Huffington Post:
Lindsay Lohan's Fall From Private Jet To Commercial Airline Nightmare (PHOTOS)  —  WHAT'S YOUR REACTION?  —  After a busy holiday weekend of photographing herself in a bikini and partying with Moammar Gaddafi's violent son in St. Barts, Lindsay Lohan is back in New York.  The trip home wasn't easy on her.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
X17 Online:
Sandra Bullock Sweeps The People's Choice Awards  —  Following news that Sandra Bullock is the first female start to headline a movie that has surpassed the $200 million-dollar-mark - The Blind Side, another super successful film for the actress, The Proposal picked up the People's Choice Award …
Discussion: omg!, Associated Press and Reuters
NY Daily News:
Gatecrasher: ‘Jersey Shore’ originals will return: castmate  —  Don't worry, “Jersey Shore” fans - we hear the cast of MTV's runaway hit will be back for another summer in Seaside Heights.  —  Despite rumors that a new crew would be brought in for season two, cast member Vinny Guadagnino …
Discussion: Gawker and Pop Crunch
Blaine Zuckerman / People.com:
Carrie Underwood Wants ‘Big Hair’ on Her Wedding Day  —  Don't call Carrie Underwood a Bridezilla!  —  The newly engaged country singer has some simple requests when it comes time to tie the knot with her hockey player fiancé Mike Fisher.  “[I want] a groom, good food and an open bar …
Discussion: Extra and PEOPLE TV Watch
Bankruptcy Beat:
Polaroid Enlists a Pop Star … Polaroid, which saw sales suffer amid the decline of instant film, has apparently found its own ambassador into the digital age.  —  Lady Gaga, a 23-year-old pop-music artist best known for her hits “Poker Face,” “Paparazzi” and “Bad Romance,” …
Discussion: Popeater, Hollywood Crush and omg!
Catherine Donaldson-Evans / People.com:
Five Things to Know About Rihanna's New Beau  —  Rihanna and baseball pro Matt Kemp have gone public with their relationship, cozying up in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where they've been spotted swimming with the dolphins, gazing at the ocean and smooching passionately.
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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