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Perez Hilton:
New Low!!  John Mayer Makes Horrible, Racist Comments To Playboy!!  —  Congratulations, John Mayer.  You have left us absolutely speechless.  And repulsed.  —  For once, we're just going to let this DISGUSTING excuse for a human being's words speak for themselves.  —  Enjoy.
Associated Press:
John Mayer apologizes for Playboy interview  —  NEW YORK - John Mayer is apologizing for his mouth.  —  The Grammy-winner took to his Twitter page to make amends for his latest inflammatory comments — this time, in the March edition of Playboy.  —  In it, he calls former girlfriend Jessica Simpson …
Discussion: PopEater and Perez Hilton
Us Weekly:
John Mayer Slammed for “Racist” Remarks in Playboy  —  Nevermind his crass remarks on Jessica Simpson.  —  John Mayer is coming under fire for comments he makes about African American women in his controversial March Playboy interview.  —  Asked “Do black women throw themselves at you?”
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: John Mayer: Jessica Simpson Was “Crazy” in Bed  —  John Mayer is kissing and telling — again.  —  UsMagazine.com has an exclusive peek at Playboy's March issue, where the singer, 32, dishes on everything from his past relationships with Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston to his dream mate.
Marc Schneider / PopEater:
John Mayer Chokes Up at Show Over Playboy Scandal
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Playboy.com:
John Mayer Playboy Interview …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Report: Alec Baldwin Rushed to Hospital  —  Alec Baldwin ended up in a New York hospital after a caller believed to be his 14-year-old daughter, Ireland, summoned 911 to the 30 Rock Emmy winner's West Side Manhattan apartment, WNBC News reported early Thursday morning.
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NBC New York:
Alec Baldwin Rushed to Hospital: Sources  —  Actor said to have been released from hospital  —  “30 Rock” star Alec Baldwin was rushed to a Manhattan hospital overnight after a caller believed to be his daughter dialed 911 to say she couldn't roust the actor.
New York Post:
Alec Baldwin rushed to hospital after OD scare  —  Emmy Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin was taken to Manhattan hospital from his Central Park West apartment shortly after midnight this morning following a 911 call from his 14-year-old daughter Ireland, sources said.
Discussion: New York Magazine
Breanne L. Heldman / E! Online:
Alec Baldwin Hospitalized for “Misunderstanding”  —  Don't worry—the stress of Oscar hosting duties isn't getting to Alec Baldwin.  —  While the 30 Rock star was rushed to New York City's Lennox Hill Hospital last night, the situation was much ado about nothing.
PopEater:
Alec Baldwin Briefly Hospitalized Over Daughter's Concerns — Report
Discussion: omg!
PopEater:
‘Biggest Loser’ Jillian Michaels' Diet Supplement Lawsuit  —  Trainer Jillian Michaels helps contestants lose weight the old fashioned way on ‘The Biggest Loser,’ but her new diet supplement has been labeled “worthless” in a class action lawsuit, according to TMZ.
Discussion: Hollywood Life
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Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
‘Glee’ exclusive: Molly Shannon declares war on Sue Sylvester!  —  Has Sue Sylvester finally met her match?  Hint: Hell yes she has!  —  In yet another triumph for the casting gurus over at Glee, sources confirm to me exclusively that SNL vet Molly Shannon is joining the ensemble as a nemesis to Jane Lynch's Sue.
Us Weekly:
Kara DioGuardi Strips Down for Maxim, Jokes About Getting “Naked” on Idol  —  How will she top that this year?  —  “Um, get naked?” she jokes in the March issue of Maxim.  The judge, 39, also poses in a number of barely-there getups for the lad mag.  —  See more celebs in bikinis
Discussion: Gabby Babble
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Bryan Alexander / PopEater:
Kara DioGuardi Not Singing Stern's Praises As Possible ‘Idol’ Judge
Discussion: omg!
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Exclusive: ‘Friday Night Lights’ sets end date  —  The fifth season of Friday Night Lights will be its last, multiple sources confirm.  —  Although an NBC rep insists no official decision on FNL's future has been made, I'm told the network has informed the show's cast that they're free …
Mike Scalise / Inside Movies:
Exclusive: Robert Pattinson Cleans Up in ‘Remember Me’ Shower Scene  —  It's been a long time since we've taken angry young men seriously in the movies.  —  The formula for coming-of-age films these days is that a) they feature dorky guys getting beautiful girls, and b) …
Discussion: Eclipse Movie
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Shaq returns to ABC  —  Network gives second season order to ‘Vs.’  —  Shaq is back at ABC.  —  Alphabet net has given a second season order to “Shaq Vs.,” its summer reality series starring basketball star Shaquille O'Neal.  —  Media Rights Capital and Dick Clark Prods. are behind …
Discussion: TVbytheNumbers and EW.com
David Caplan / People.com:
Grey's Anatomy's Leven Rambin Prayed to Get Engaged  —  After dating for just six months, film producer Geoff Clark proposed to Grey's Anatomy actress Leven Rambin while walking along a beach in the Bahamas over New Year's.  But was Clark moving too fast?  —  No way, according …
Discussion: Just Jared
PopEater:
Celine Dion Opens Up About Miscarriage on ‘Oprah’  —  Celine Dion is openly discussing her recent miscarriage for the first time, telling Oprah Winfrey during a taping of her show that while the incident was sad, she and her husband Rene are hoping the fifth time is the charm.  “We tried four times to have a child.
Marisa Fox / People.com:
VIDEO: Johnny Depp Gets ‘Mad As a Hatter’ for Role  —  Don't expect just breathtaking special effects and an all-star cast when Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland opens on March 5.  The visionary director has turned the Lewis Carroll classic into a psychological adventure, too.
Discussion: ImNotObsessed.com
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Lehane to the ‘Rescue’  —  Author will finally make his bigscreen writing debut  —  Bestselling author Dennis Lehane is set to tackle his first bigscreen project by adapting his own short story “Animal Rescue” for Fox 2000.  —  Peter Chernin is producing the pic through his Fox-based Chernin Entertainment.
Discussion: New York Magazine and The Playlist
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Universal to remake ‘Best Little Whorehouse’  —  Studio taps ‘Legally Blonde’ duo to redo 1982 film  —  Universal Pictures is bringing “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” back to the bigscreen.  —  Studio has tapped “Legally Blonde” duo Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith to adapt a modern take on the 1982 film.
Discussion: Cinematical and EW.com
Hellomagazine.com:
Emily Blunt on why she keeps so quiet about her private life  —  She's notorious for being private about her love life.  And now actress Emily Blunt has revealed why.  —  It's all about protecting what she has with American actor fiancé John Krasinski, she explained.
Discussion: PopSugar UK
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
‘Bones’ exclusive: Rena Sofer makes a play for Booth!  —  Something tells me this is not going to sit well with B&B 'shippers.  —  Sources confirm to me exclusively that Rena Sofer is joining the cast of Bones as a potentially recurring love interest for — don't shoot the messenger!  — Booth.
Discussion: BuddyTV, TV Fanatic and Seriously? OMG!
 
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