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Gary Levin / USA Today:
‘Twist of Kate’: Gosselin's new TLC series — Kate Gosselin is struggling as a hoofer on Dancing With the Stars, but she already has found her new calling: using her role as an “example mom” to help and learn from others. — TLC announces plans today for the Jon & Kate Plus 8 star to get her own series …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Kate Gosselin Returns to TV with Her Kids — Not since the heyday of Lucille Ball has one woman been so visible on TV - and now it's Kate Gosselin's turn. — From her launching pad to fame, Jon & Kate Plus 8, to her current stint on Dancing with the Stars, the mother-dancer-divorcée …
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Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Hugh Hefner on Kate Gosselin in Playboy: “No!” — Michael Caulfield/Getty Images; James Devaney/Getty Images — Who wants to see Kate Gosselin strip down for Playboy? — Not Hugh Hefner, that's for sure. — “No! No!” Hef said when I asked him about the possibility …
TMZ.com:
Jon Gosselin Files for Custody
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New York Post:
Gossip breaks up Ed Westwick & Jessica Szohr — “Gossip Girl” star Ed Westwick has dumped co-star and girlfriend Jessica Szohr after hearing rumors she was cozying up with one of his best friends. — Heartbroken Westwick split with Szohr in an emotional phone call last week after learning …
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Us Weekly:
Idol: Why the Judges Saved Michael Lynche — On Wednesday night's American Idol, the judges used their once-per-season wild card to save contestant Michael Lynche from going home. — An UsMagazine.com eyewitness says Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell “kept whispering” throughout commercial breaks …
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Michael Slezak / EW.com:
‘American Idol’ recap: Everybody Save Cheese! — The judges exercise their veto power to rescue one of their early favorites, leaving the season's final seven weeks solely in the hands of (dun-dun-DUN!) the audience — We were told to brace for “a surprise or two.” We were warned that “shocking results” were imminent.
Sam Schechner / Wall Street Journal:
Oprah: Give Me the Night — The Queen of Daytime Is Becoming Nocturnal; A Big Bet for Her Network — Ms. Winfrey at a ‘Precious: Based On The Novel ‘Push’ By Sapphire’ press conference in 2009. — America's daytime talk-show queen is heading out at night.
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘Lost,’ ‘Glee,’ ‘Sons of Anarchy,’ ‘Supernatural,’ ‘House,’ and more! — Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you're dying to share? Just want to say hi? You can send any/all of the above to ausielloscoop@ew.com — Question: After the “Happily Ever After” …
Alexis Chiu / People.com:
Shania Twain Lands Her Own TV Show — First came heartbreak, then a second chance at love. Next up for country superstar Shania Twain? Her own TV series. — Twain, 44, will star on Why Not? With Shania Twain, an hour-long series premiering on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network.
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PopEater:
Tiger Woods' Nike Commercial: Tiger and Late Father Team Up — The unexpected co-stars of a new Nike commercial: Tiger Woods and his deceased dad Earl. In the spot, a silent Tiger gazes at the camera while the voice of his late father does the talking. Eerily, the recording seems to scold the golfer — from beyond the grave.
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Hollywoodreporter / Heat Vision:
Taylor Kitsch to star in ‘Battleship’ film (exclusive) — Taylor Kitsch, who is starring in “John Carter of Mars,” is moving to another sci-fi tentpole, coming on board to star in “Battleship,” Universal's adaptation of the Hasbro board game. — Pete Berg is directing the action adventure movie …
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Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Christina Milian Debuts Daughter Violet! — Meet Christina Milian's daughter, Violet. — The singer, 28, and husband of six months, producer The-Dream, 32, welcomed the girl, their first child, Feb. 26 — and they debut her adorable first photo in the new Us Weekly (on newsstands now).
Nic Cage / TMZ.com:
Bye-Bye Malibu — Nicolas Cage had a bad day Wednesday: Not only did his Bel Air house go on the auction block, his Malibu properties were auctioned to the highest bidder. Problem is, no one was interested. — Nic owned two adjacent properties in the hills of Malibu ... hundreds of acres total.
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Whitney Houston: 'I'm Feeling Great' — It was allergies, not a relapse, says Whitney Houston, who's now out of the hospital and eager to return to the stage. — “I'm feeling great,” she tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I'm just ready to move on and continue my world tour.”
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Corky Siemaszko / NY Daily News:
Tiger Woods' latest alleged lover is young neighbor Raychel Coudriet: report — Tiger Woods didn't just seduce porn stars and party girls - he had a one night stand with a neighbor, a tabloid reported Tuesday. — Woods had his way with 22-year-old Raychel Coudriet on a couch in his office …
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Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
HBO picks up Mike White-Laura Dern series — Network gives comedy a 9-episode order — HBO has picked up the Mike White-Laura Dern comedy pilot “Enlightened” to series with a 9-episode order, bringing the total order to 10 half-hours, including the pilot.
The Huffington Post:
Demi Moore Dons Corset On ‘Elle’ UK, Talks ‘Extreme Obsession’ With Her Body — WHAT'S YOUR REACTION? — **Scroll down for photos** — Demi Moore covers the May issue of UK's Elle in a corset and lingerie. Inside she talks about how she finally has the body of her dreams at 47 …
People.com:
Jessica Capshaw Expecting Second Child — Jessica Capshaw of Grey's Anatomy and husband Christopher Gavigan are expecting their second child later this year. “They are thrilled,” the actress's rep tells PEOPLE. — Capshaw, 33, the daughter of actress Kate Capshaw and step-daughter of Steven Spielberg …
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Dermot Mulroney finalizes ‘Love’ cast — THR EXCLUSIVE — Dermot Mulroney is moving forward with his directorial debut, “Love, Wedding, Marriage,” lining up Mandy Moore, Kellan Lutz, James Brolin and Jane Seymour to star in the romantic comedy. — The movie has seen financing come …
PopWatch:
This week's cover: ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ 30th anniversary — A long time ago (30 years, actually) in a galaxy not so far, far away (right here, in fact) we were treated to the release of what many consider the best sequel ever made: The Empire Strikes Back.
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dina Lohan Rips Michael's Engagement To Kate Major — Michael Lohan's ex wife, Dina, finds his engagement to Kate Major just a little bit funny. — EXCLUSIVE: Michael Lohan and Kate Major To Tie The Knot — “It's certainly a marriage made in tabloid heaven,” …
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