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11:55 AM ET, March 18, 2010

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Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Source: Sandra Bullock Has Left the Family Home  —  Sandra Bullock left the Southern California house she shares with Jesse James just days before a report of infidelity by her husband, a source tells PEOPLE.  —  Bullock, 45, left on Monday, the source says.
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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Alleged Mistress of Sandra Bullock's Husband Is A Stripper  —  The alleged mistress of Sandra Bullock's husband Jesse James is a stripper RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  Michelle “Bombshell” McGee told a tabloid magazine that she had an affair with Bullock's husband …
In Touch Weekly Magazine:
In Touch Exclusive Interview:Sandra Bullock's husband caught cheating!  —  In Touch Exclusive Interview:  —  Sandra Bullock's husband caught cheating!  —  “I asked him, 'What's going on with you and Sandra?'  He said, 'She doesn't live here.  She has a house in Austin.
Us Weekly:
BREAKING NEWS: Sandra Bullock Bails on Premiere Amid Affair Scandal
Discussion: College Candy, PopEater and Movieline
Ken Lee / People.com:
Arrest Made in Drug Ring Linked to Corey Haim  —  A suspect has been caught in an ongoing state investigation of an illegal prescription drug ring connected to Corey Haim, according to the California Attorney General.  —  “We have confirmed one arrest in the case, but are not releasing any other details …
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Karen Berg / Fox News:
Todd Bridges Says Wearing Diaper Was His Drug-Abuse Low Point  —  The actor was on ‘Fox & Friends’ promoting his new book, ‘Killing Willis.’
omg!:
Arrest Reportedly Made In Drug Ring Connected To Corey Haim
Discussion: X17 Online
Memphis Commercial Appeal:
Memphis music loses ‘Big Star’ — singer, songwriter Alex Chilton dies at 59  —  Alex Chilton, the pop hitmaker, cult icon and Memphis rock iconoclast best known as a member of 1960s pop-soul act the Box Tops and the 1970s power-pop act Big Star, died Wednesday at a hospital in New Orleans.
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Mayer Nissim / Digital Spy:
Big Star's Alex Chilton dies, aged 59
Discussion: omg!, Fan Fare and PopEater
RADAR:
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Jersey Shore's Snooki Was Charged In Teen's Drunk Driving Death  —  Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi was criminally charged for selling booze to minors at a party at her house — a party that ended with the tragic drunk driving death of one of her classmates …
Sara Nathan / Daily Mail:
Kate Winslet set to move back to UK after husband Sam Mendes tells her ‘one relationship is not enough for life’  —  Kate Winslet is set to move back to England after the breakdown of her second marriage, she has told close friends.  —  The Oscar winner, 34, is said to be in 'turmoil …
Sandra Sobieraj Westfall / People.com:
Elizabeth Edwards ‘Disgusted’ by Rielle Hunter's Photos but Has Moved On  —  Jaws dropped nationwide when Rielle Hunter's provocative photo shoot and interview with GQ hit the Web Monday morning.  But what did Elizabeth Edwards think when she saw it?  —  “She was disgusted by the photos like everyone.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Mediaite and Jezebel
Amber James / PopEater:
Kirstie Alley Rips ‘Bigotry’ on ‘Today Show’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Kirstie Alley claims she was “ambushed” during a March 16 interview on NBC's ‘Today Show’ when reporter Meredith Vieira asked her directly if her Organic Liaison diet program is connected to Scientology.
Discussion: omg!
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People.com:
Kirstie Alley: It's Not a Scientology Diet
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Kevin Sessums / PARADE Magazine:
Miley Cyrus: Country Music ‘Feels Contrived On So Many Levels’  —  In this week's issue of PARADE, Miley Cyrus talks to Kevin Sessums about saying farewell to her alter ego Hannah Montana and her new love Liam Hemsworth.  In the web exclusive below, the teen queen admits why she's steering clear …
TMZ.com:
Porn Star to Tiger: ‘I Got Your Texts Right Here’  —  TMZ has learned one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses is going public with his text messages to her, as well as other revealing items, proclaiming, “It's time to tell the truth about Tiger.”  —  We're told porn star Joslyn James …
PopWatch:
This week's cover: ‘Date Night’ costars Tina Fey and Steve Carell imagine a Liz Lemon/Michael Scott hookup  —  Categories: 30 Rock, Jon Hamm, Movies, Steve Carell, Television, The Office, This Week's Cover, Tina Fey  —  In Date Night, a comedy in theaters April 9, Tina Fey and Steve Carell play …
Discussion: Just Jared and coverawards.com
Michael K / Dlisted:
Hot Slut Of The Day!  —  Prinny, the Michael Phelps of Pussies!  —  Most cats will pop your eyeballs with their claws if you splash them with even a tiny drop of water, but Prinny is not one of those cats.  Prinny loves getting in the pool to do the “pussy paddle” (FYI …
Discussion: !! omg blog !! and NEWS.com.au
Scott Collura / IGN:
The Expendables Poster Premiere  —  IGN's got an exclusive first look at the new Sly Stallone actioner one-sheet.  —  LATEST IMAGES  —  What do you get when you film the combined action-star might of Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, Terry Crews and Mickey Rourke?
Discussion: I Watch Stuff
Geoff Boucher / Hero Complex:
Bryan Singer on ‘X-Men: First Class’: It's got to be about Magneto and Professor X  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  This is a longer version of a story that will appear in the Sunday Calendar section of the Los Angeles Times and also on the cover of Brand X.  —  Through the years, comic-book films took audiences …
Pamela McClintock / Variety:
Reitman to direct Kutcher, Portman  —  Trio set for Paramount's untitled romantic comedy  —  Veteran producer and director Ivan Reitman will get back behind the camera in May to direct Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher in an untitled romantic comedy for Paramount Pictures.
Discussion: Cinematical, EW.com and The Playlist
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Patrick Gavin / The Politico:
KATHY GRIFFIN GRILLS BARNEY FRANK  —  What did comedian and reality show star Kathy Griffin ask Rep. Barney Frank when she met him?  According to a source familiar with the meeting, Griffin bluntly asked: Have you ever had relations with Barbara Walters?  —  But such is how Griffin lobbies.
Lara Martin / Digital Spy:
First finalist voted off ‘American Idol’  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers that some readers may prefer to avoid.  Please click here if you wish to continue.  —  Lacey Brown has become the first finalist to be eliminated from the ninth season of American Idol.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Us Weekly:
Kendra to Kate: Don't Do DWTS When You Have Kids at Home  —  From one mom to another: Kendra Wilkinson does not approve of Kate Gosselin competing on Dancing With the Stars.  —  “Kate is on Dancing With the Stars... I just told my publicist, if I were asked to go on Dancing With the Stars …
Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Which ‘Idol’ Wants a Date With Kate Gosselin?  —  Kate Gosselin is definitely single, and one ‘American Idol’ told little old me that he'd love to wine and dine the mother of eight.  The reason?  He's always wanted a bunch of children ... and Kate's herd would certainly suffice.
Discussion: Crushable
PopEater:
‘South Park’ Makes Video Game of Tiger Woods' Troubles  —  In the season premiere of ‘South Park,’ Eric and Stan play a video game where an animated Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren fight each other with golf clubs.  —  In the game, the troubled golf superstar and his wife engage in a battle …
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
It's A Blog!  It's A Cookbook!  It's A Reese Witherspoon Romantic Comedy?  —  EXCLUSIVE: Who says blogging is a dead-end existence?  Columbia Pictures has made a deal to develop The Pioneer Woman, a romantic comedy that's being shaped as a potential star vehicle for Reese Witherspoon.
Starpulse:
TV Broadcaster Suspended Over Ke$ha Outburst  —  A British TV presenter has been suspended from her hosting duties after she swore at U.S. pop sensation Ke$ha backstage at an awards show in London.  Miquita Oliver - who fronts teen favorite T4 on U.K. network Channel 4 …
Discussion: Amy Grindhouse and AceShowBiz.com
 
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Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Padma's Baby Daddy No Longer a Secret Ingredient
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Is Michelle ‘Bombshell’ McGee a leather-clad Doogie Howser?
TMZ.com:
Fans Shut Down Johnny & Angie's Film
Discussion: Starpulse, INF Daily and X17 Online
John Crook / Zap2it:
Matthew Morrison not 'Glee'-ful about Elle interview
Us Weekly:
Hilary Duff Doesn't Want to Wear a “Cupcake” Wedding Dress
Discussion: Perez Hilton
People.com:
Marie Osmond Cancels Shows for Family Time
Discussion: Extra, Perez Hilton and Pop Crunch
Jeffrey Slonim / People.com:
Gerard Butler Is Sweet on Jennifer Aniston's Cupcakes
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, PopSugar and USA Today
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Jessica Simpson's VH1 Show Bombs; Is Beat by History Channel Show
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NY Daily News:
Jennifer Mercado allegedly swipes fellow juror's credit cards …
Discussion: Gawker and Bossip.com
Hollywoodreporter / The Live Feed | THR:
NBC reboots ‘Apprentice’; Trump would hire Palin
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Gawker
Us Weekly:
PIC: Mackenzie Phillips Gets $50,000 in Botox, Restylane
Discussion: Dlisted, ABCNEWS and Perez Hilton
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Amy Poehler, Will Arnett Expecting Their Second Child!
 

 
From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

 
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