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11:05 AM ET, March 16, 2010

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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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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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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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Molly / PopSugar:   Kate Winslet Shows Off Bikini Body While Split News Hits!
Daily Mail:
Kate Winslet's rocky Road to divorce: Actress and Sam Mendes fell …
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.
Discussion: PopEater and iVillage
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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 …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, RADAR and iVillage
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X17 Online:
Erin Andrews' Stalker Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison
Discussion: Reuters, TMZ.com, Bitten and Bound and omg!
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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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Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
Glee Scoop: Justin Timberlake “in the Plan” …
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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New York Post:
Kate Gosselin's attitude roils ‘Dancing’  —  Kate Gosselin is being a “total diva” on the set of “Dancing With the Stars” — snubbing other contestants and behaving frostily to crew members, sources tell Page Six.  The recently divorced mom of eight has been rehearsing for the ABC show, which starts its new season March 22.
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Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Kate Keeps Jon Away from ‘DWTS’
Discussion: DailyFill.com and Pop Crunch
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.
Discussion: EW.com, Pop Crunch and Perez Hilton
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.
Us Weekly:
Jen Aniston: W Shoot With Gerard Butler Was “Uncomfortable”  —  Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler look hotter than ever on the April cover of W magazine.  —  But the shoot — which took place in mid-January on a ranch about 45 minutes outside of L.A. — was rough.
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Jennifer Murray / Hollywood Life:   Jennifer Aniston Admits She's Gerard Butler's Diet Dominatrix!
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 …
Discussion: Starpulse and Rap Radar
Us Weekly:
Gisele Bundchen Gained “30 Pounds” During Pregnancy, “Felt Like E.T.”  —  In April's Vogue, Gisele Bundchen opens up about giving birth to baby Benjamin.  —  Benjamin — her son with husband Tom Brady — was born at their Boston penthouse last December, in warm water in a deep bathtub that overlooks the Charles River.
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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.
 
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