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Daily Mail:
British fashion icon Alexander McQueen commits suicide  —  British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead after taking his own life.  —  The 40-year-old committed suicide just days after the death of his mother, Joyce.  —  His death also comes just three years after his close friend …
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TMZ.com:
Designer Alexander McQueen Dies  —  International fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his London home this morning, this according to a spokesperson for his company.  —  There are reports claiming McQueen took his own life — but so far, an official cause of death has not been released.
The Huffington Post:
Alexander McQueen Dead: Fashion Designer Commits Suicide (PHOTOS)  —  What's Your Reaction: … Fashion designer Alexander McQueen has taken his own life at age 40.  His office confirmed his death, saying: 'It is a tragic loss.  We are not making a comment at this time out of respect …
PopEater:
Fashion Icon Alexander McQueen Found Dead
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse
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.
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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.
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  —  ‘30 Rock’ actor Alec Baldwin was rushed to a New York City hospital overnight after his daughter thought he was being unresponsive, according to various reports.  A law enforcement official told the Associated Press …
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.
Us Weekly:
30 Rock's Alec Baldwin Hospitalized After Threatening to Take Pills  —  Alec Baldwin is “completely fine” after he was examined at a New York City hospital, a spokesperson for the actor said Thursday.  —  Early Thursday morning, NYC's WNBC News reported that Baldwin, 51 …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Source Close to Alec Baldwin: No Drugs or Alcohol Involved  —  Sources at Alec Baldwin's apartment building on Central Park West in Manhattan confirmed to PEOPLE on Thursday that the 30 Rock star was taken by ambulance from his residence during the night, while a source close to the actor insists there were no drugs or alcohol involved.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Evil Beet Gossip
E! Online:
John Mayer Breaks Down Onstage Over Playboy Debacle  —  Tonight, John Mayer couldn't help but say what he needed to say.  —  The Grammy winner, whose Twitter page is at this moment largely occupied by a detailed apology for using the N-word during his already graphically informative sit …
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Us Weekly:
Singer John Mayer Breaks Down on Stage  —  The same day he apologized for using the N-word and blabbing about his sexcapades with Jessica Simpson in Playboy, John Mayer broke down on stage.  —  While performing his tune “Gravity” Wednesday at Nashville's Sommet Center, Mayer, 32, stopped playing and apologized to his bandmates.
Marc Schneider / PopEater:
John Mayer Chokes Up at Show Over Playboy Scandal
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Starcasm
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 …
TMZ.com:
Levi Johnston: My Future is Bleak  —  Levi Johnston has just fired back at his baby mama, Bristol Palin, and unlike grandma Sarah Palin, Levi didn't need to write crib notes on his hand.  —  Levi is responding to Bristol's demand for $1,750 a month in child support.
Discussion: RADAR, Jezebel and The Hollywood Gossip
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: Hollywood Crush and Eclipse Movie
Hellomagazine.com:
Stars come together in honour of Natasha Richardson...  A New York snow storm couldn't stop A-list celebrities stepping out to celebrate the memory of late actress Natasha Richardson at the annual Amfar gala on Wednesday.  —  From her mother Vanessa Redgrave, to Meryl Streep and Heidi Klum …
Discussion: X17 Online
TMZ.com:
Dennis Hopper: My Wife is Killing Me  —  Dennis Hopper has filed legal papers in his bitter divorce case ... Dennis says he's perfectly capable of making decisions, and his doctor claims the less Dennis has to do with his estranged wife, Victoria, the longer he will live.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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
Perez Hilton:
Lindsanity Misses The Ball And Pisses Off Vienna, British Airways!!!!  —  Get it together, girl!!!  —  As we previously reported, Austrian moneybags Richard Lugner was planning to take the American trainwreck/whactress Lindsay Lohan to be his escort to the Vinenna Opera Ball tonight!!
Discussion: Gossip Cop
Us Weekly:
PIC: Lady Gaga Glues Hundreds of Pearls to Her Face!  —  Lady Gaga has people doing double takes once again.  —  With her skin painted white, the singer, 23, wore hundreds of white pearls glued to her face, legs and body at an amfAR gala in New York City Wednesday.
Discussion: PopSugar and BellaSugar
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
Alex O'Loughlin to star in ‘Hawaii Five-0’  —  ‘Moonlight’ star joins Daniel Dae Kim in CBS' remake  —  Alex O'Loughlin is the new Detective Steve McGarrett.  —  The “Moonlight” star has closed a deal to topline CBS' “Hawaii Five-0” remake.  —  He will play the role of the head …
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
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
New Line ready for another ‘Vacation’  —  Studio updating franchise family film saga  —  New Line is booking a reboot of its “Vacation” franchise and has tapped Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley to write the newest incarnation.  —  Property, which started with the 1983 Chevy Chase starrer …
People.com:
Nick Cannon Treats Mariah to a Sweet Valentine's Day  —  Looks like Feb. 14 is shaping up to be one sweet day for Mariah Carey!  —  During a recent visit to New York, her husband Nick Cannon got a jumpstart on his Valentine's Day shopping, stopping by the Renaissance Hotel's “Sweetest Suite …
 
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Breanne L. Heldman / E! Online:
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NY Daily News:
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TMZ.com:
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Associated Press:
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Michael Schneider / Variety:
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Us Weekly:
Kara DioGuardi Strips Down for Maxim, Jokes About Getting “Naked” on Idol
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PopEater:
Celine Dion Opens Up About Miscarriage on ‘Oprah’
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TMZ.com:
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Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
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From Mediagazer:

Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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