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Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Exclusive: Paula Abdul in talks to headline ‘Star Search’ reboot for ABC! — This just in: Paula Abdul is straight up headed back to TV! — Sources confirm to me exclusively that the ex-American Idol judge is finalizing a deal to headline an updated version of Star Search …
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes Split — The nearly seven-year marriage of Kate Winslet and director Sam Mendes is coming to an end. — “Kate and Sam are saddened to announce that they separated earlier this year,” their lawyers say in a statement. “The split is entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement.
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Jennifer Garcia / People.com:
Spencer Pratt Leaves The Hills to Fight Cyber Crime — Spencer Pratt made his name as the guy audiences loved to hate on The Hills, but now says he's leaving the show to take his career in a totally new - and unexpected - direction. — “In the last few months I have discovered a new passion …
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Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Spencer Pratt Is Not Leaving The Hills — Spencer Pratt, cyber crime fighter? Not so fast. — Contrary to a Monday report, the Hills star is not leaving his hit MTV show to work for the cyber security division at American Defense Enterprise, a source tells UsMagazine.com
TMZ.com:
Michael Jackson Estate Inks Record, Record Deal — TMZ has confirmed the Michael Jackson estate has signed the biggest deal ever in music — worth up to $250 million with a guarantee of $200 million. — The estate made the deal with Sony Music Entertainment.
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Ethan Smith / Wall Street Journal:
Sony Places Big Bet on a Fallen ‘King’ — Music Company Signs $250 Million Album Deal With Jackson Estate — Months after his death, Michael Jackson set a music-industry record, thanks to a deal between his estate and Sony Corp. valued at as much as $250 million, according to people familiar with the terms.
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Matt Sayles / People.com:
Erin Andrews's Peephole Stalker Gets 2 1/2 Years in Prison — A Chicago-area man who posted a nude video of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews on the Internet - after filming her through her hotel door - was sentenced to federal prison Monday. — Michael David Barrett, 49, of Westmont, Illinois …
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People.com:
Charlie Sheen Returning to Sitcom after Not Guilty Plea — It's back to work for Charlie Sheen. — The Two and a Half Men star will return to the set this week - but still spend nights in rehab - following his not-guilty plea Monday on domestic violence charges.
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Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
Jason Segel to star in Muppets movie (exclusive) — Jason Segel has found his rainbow connection with Disney's Muppets movie, signing to star as the human lead. — He also will join David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman of Mandeville Films/TV, the studio-based shingle behind last year's “The Proposal,” as a producer on the project.
Movieline:
Miley Cyrus Tells Movieline Why She Left Twitter: 'It's Dangerous, It's Not Fun, It Wastes Your Life' — In a swank Santa Monica hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean this weekend, Miley Cyrus spoke to reporters about her upcoming film, The Last Song — the latest romantic weepie …
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Tim Nudd / People.com:
Rielle Hunter Repulsed By GQ Photos, Says Barbara Walters — Rielle Hunter is said to be upset with several somewhat racy photographs of her that accompany the long interview in the new issue of GQ in which she details her affair with John Edwards. — Speaking on ABC's The View …
Nicole Sperling / Hollywood Insider:
Exclusive: Summit looking at Academy Award-nominated directors for ‘Breaking Dawn’ — Yes, it's still early days, but Summit is trying to up its pedigree for its big-screen adaptation of the final installment of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. Sources tell EW that the studio has reached …
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
‘Glee’ scoop: Fox to super-size season 2! — In what's sure to be music to the ears of Gleeks everywhere, Fox is said to be finalizing a deal to amplify Glee's second season. — “Season 2 will be much bigger and much longer,” series creator Ryan Murphy confirmed to us over the weekend at PaleyFest '10.
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Mohammed Nader Farhad / UNHCR:
School funded by Angelina Jolie benefits girls in eastern Afghanistan — There were celebrations in Tangi last week when a new primary school for girls was opened barely 18 months after Angelina Jolie visited the settlement for refugee returnees and expressed concern about the lack of basic education facilities for children.
TMZ.com:
The Game to Judge: Don't Call Me a Gangster — Gangster rapper The Game doesn't want to be referred to as a gangster rapper anymore — but it's not because he's changing professions ... it's because he's trying to win a court case. — The gangster rapper's legal move is part of a lawsuit …
Sadao / Ryan Seacrest What's Happening:
Lady Gaga Breaks Down Deeper Meaning of “Telephone” Video [AUDIO] — Just hours after she announced the North American dates for her highly-anticipated Monster Ball concert tour, pop sensation Lady Gaga called Ryan's radio show Monday to talk about the massive debut of her “Telephone” video and the progress of her world tour.
Just Jared:
Alicia Keys Steps Out With Swizz Beatz — Alicia Keys steps out for the first time with boyfriend Swizz Beatz at the Gotham Magazine annual gala presented by Bing at New York City's Capitale on Monday night (March 15). — The 29-year-old singer had kept her relationship with Swizz Beatz private …
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Bonnie Fuller / Hollywood Life:
Hey Girlfriends! Jessica Simpson Announces 'I'm Going to Have Children with my Best Friend!' — Jessica Simpson, I totally understand where you're coming from! Jess appearred on The View this morning to talk about her new VH1 reality show, The Price of Beauty, and confessed, " I can't wait to have kids.
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Nicki Gostin / PopEater:
Chelsea Handler: ‘My Dad Threatened to Sue Me’ — Chelsea Handler doesn't pull punches. Whether it's her bowling ball-headed father, her recently ended relationship, or the Kardashians and their classiness or lack thereof, the cheeky host of E!'s ‘Chelsea Lately’ keeps it fast and fresh.
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Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Cap Am’ update: Channing Tatum and Keira Knightley approached — Add Channing Tatum to the list of names of actors being considered for the role of Captain America. — Tatum now joins Wilson Blethel and Mike Vogel, who have screen-tested, plus Chris Evans, who has read for the part.
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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Wife To Tiger: ‘You Slept With A Porn Star’ — “You slept with a porn star.” — Those are the words that Tiger Woods' wife Elin has hurled at her famous husband many times as they try to put their marriage back on track. — It is perhaps the most difficult thing for Elin to get over …
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Kingsley, Baron Cohen Joining Scorsese — EXCLUSIVE: Director Martin Scorsese is in talks with Sacha Baron Cohen and Ben Kingsley to star in The Invention of Hugo Cabret, the director's next film. Graham King's GK Films is financing and still working out distribution.
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Summit Be-'Witch'ed By ‘Wanted’ Timur — EXCLUSIVE: Made flush by vampires and werewolves, Twilight Saga maker Summit Entertainment is trying witches. Summit made a pre-emptive mid-six figures acquisition of The Last Witch Hunter, a Cory Goodman pitch that has franchise potential …