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2:55 PM ET, January 7, 2010

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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: Anything Hollywood and TV Squad
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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Us Weekly:
Tila Slams Nicky Hilton for Putting Casey Johnson's Dogs “to Sleep”  —  Tila Tequila is lashing out at Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips for retrieving dogs belonging to her late fiance Casey Johnson.  —  Hilton, 26 — who is godmother to Casey's adopted daughter, Ava, 3 — and Phillips, 29 …
Discussion: omg!, Bossip.com and poponthepop.com
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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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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!
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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: Cele|bitchy and Perez Hilton
Gilbert Arenas / TMZ.com:
Arenas Gun Standoff — Locker Room Video  —  The Xmas Eve gun standoff between Gilbert Arenas and teammate Javaris Crittenton may have been caught on tape by surveillance cameras, law enforcement sources tell TMZ.  —  We're told the Washington Wizards have told D.C. cops …
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.
RADAR:
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.
Popeater:
Lady Gaga Shakes It Like a Polaroid Designer  —  Lady Gaga is many things: Pop star, fashion icon and altogether interesting-if-not-weird persona.  Well, add Polaroid ambassador and designer to her resume, because the ‘Poker Face’ superstar is set to revamp the shoot-and-develop camera company's brand …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and omg!
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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 …
The Cheese / Hollywoodtuna:
Carrie Underwood Gets Dirty  —  Everyone knows Carrie Underwood markets herself as this wholesome all-American girl with family values and all that garbage.  So why is she holding her People's Choice Award in such a sexually explicit way?  Cupping the base with one hand …
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Blaine Zuckerman / People.com:
Carrie Underwood Wants ‘Big Hair’ on Her Wedding Day
Discussion: Extra
Mark Gray / People.com:
White House Crashers to Host Las Vegas Party  —  The Washington, D.C., couple who made a name for themselves after allegedly crashing a presidential party are now throwing one - and to avoid any confusion, everyone is invited.  —  Tareq and Michaele Salahi are set to be the official hosts at Las Vegas's Pure Nightclub on Jan. 16.
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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: Perez Hilton, Gawker and Pop Crunch
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.
Hollywoodreporter / The Live Feed | THR:
NBC responds to ‘Leno Show’ cancellation claim  —  A report claiming NBC was canceling “The Jay Leno Show” has prompted a response from the network.  —  News organizations jumped on a story posted on the Web site FTLive.com that claimed NBC was “pulling the plug” on Leno's primetime talk show …
Linda Laban / Popeater:
Ke$ha Slams Paris Hilton  —  Urban pop singer Ke$ha released her debut album ‘Animal’ this week to much ballyhoo.  But the ingénue, who had a hit with the electro party anthem ‘TiK ToK’ and sang the chorus hook on Flo Rida's smash ‘Right Round,’ first brushed with fame several years ago …
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
'90210′ exclusive: Who's the daddy?  Ryan O'Neal!  —  Hey, Brennan: I think I've figured out the real reason your pa keeps disappearing for long stretches on Bones: The bastard's got a secret life in Beverly Hills!  —  Sources confirm to me exclusively that Ryan O'Neal is taking …
Discussion: TV Fanatic and Spoiler TV
Associated Press:
Hanes drops ads featuring Charlie Sheen  —  Buzz up!  —  WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Hanesbrands has ended its advertising campaign featuring Charlie Sheen because of domestic violence charges filed against the actor, a company spokesman said Wednesday.  —  Spokesman Matt Hall said the seriousness …
WWD.com:
Lindsay Lohan Accused of Copying Designs  —  LOHAN'S LATEST: There seems to be no end to controversy in the rocky marriage of Lindsay Lohan and fashion.  —  Only days after WWD published exclusive sketches of Lohan's expanded 6126 apparel line, fashion blogs were abuzz with accusations of design copying.
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
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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