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11:55 AM ET, May 17, 2010

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TMZ.com:
Rachel Uchitel Set to Strip for Playboy  —  TMZ has learned Rachel Uchitel has signed a deal to get naked for Playboy Magazine — but there's a full-frontal catch.  —  Rachel hedged when we asked her about a Playboy offer on TMZ Live on Friday — but we found out that Tiger Woods' #1 mistress has already struck an agreement.
PopEater:
Heavy Metal Singer Ronnie James Dio Dead at 67  —  Heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio died early Sunday after a battle with stomach cancer.  He was 67.  —  Dio's wife, Wendy, broke the news today on Ronnie's official website.  —  “Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May,” she wrote.
Discussion: omg!, Celebrity Smack and Starcasm
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Leisureblogs / Turn It Up:
Metal icon Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
Discussion: The Awl and Pop Crunch
Wayne Parry / Associated Press:
Metal legend Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Rhys Meyers Used Racial Slur When Banned From Airline  —  Tudors star Jonathan Rhys Meyers spewed the ‘N’ word when he was banned from a United Airlines flight due to a drunken display, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  RadarOnline.com broke the story …
Dana Kennedy / People.com:
Director Played Cupid for Shia LaBeouf & Carey Mulligan  —  Shia LaBeouf, Oliver Stone and Carey Mulligan (l-r) in Cannes  —  While Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps stars Shia LaBeouf and Carey Mulligan huddled affectionately nearby on Friday in Cannes, director Oliver Stone couldn't help …
TMZ.com:
‘Celebrity Rehab’ Lacking Celebrities  —  There is no shortage of celebrities that need rehabilitation — but the VH1 show “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” can't get any of them to star on the show next season.  —  Sources close to the production tell TMZ they have struck out left and right trying to find A …
Discussion: Bumpshack.com and Bitten and Bound
Oskar Garcia / Associated Press:
Arab-American from Michigan crowned 2010 Miss USA  —  LAS VEGAS — Lebanese immigrant Rima Fakih says it was a certain look from Donald Trump that tipped her off that she had won the 2010 Miss USA title.  —  The 24-year-old Miss Michigan beat out 50 other women to take the title Sunday night …
PopEater:
‘Survivor’ Winner Ethan Zohn's Cancer Is in Remission  —  A year after discovering he had a rare form of Hodgkin's Lymphoma, ‘Survivor: Africa’ winner Ethan Zohn has weathered the storm and is now happy to learn his cancer is in remission.  —  “A few weeks ago, we got his first clean CT scan …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound
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Cynthia Wang / People.com:
Survivor's Ethan Zohn's Cancer Is in Remission
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler
Us Weekly:
A-Rod Brings a New Date to a Party  —  Forget Cameron Diaz or Kate Hudson — who, the new issue of Us Weekly reports, are locked in a bitter battle over Alex Rodriguez.  —  The Yankees slugger, 34, brought his 5-year-old daughter, Natasha, to New York City hotspot Highbar to celebrate his cover of Gotham magazine.
Discussion: PopSugar and Socialite Life
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Jo Piazza / PopEater:
Why Kate Hudson Shouldn't Mess With Cameron Diaz
Discussion: Hollywood Life
Bethany Powers / People.com:
What Demi Lovato Thinks of Touring with Joe Jonas  —  Touring with the Jonas Brothers would be an amazing experience for any young singer.  For Demi Lovato, it's extra special - it means she gets to spend the whole summer with boyfriend Joe Jonas.  —  “I'm fortunate that I get to work …
Danielle Stein / Wmagazine.com:
Cate Blanchett  —  WITH A THEATER COMPANY TO RUN AND HER BROOD OF BOYS TO RAISE, CATE BLANCHETT BARELY HAS TIME TO BE A MOVIE STAR.  GOOD THING SHE'S A NATURAL.  —  Fortunately for James Lipton, Cate Blanchett has a subtle sense of humor.  —  After shrewdly dodging Lipton's endless torrent …
Discussion: Just Jared
The Live Feed | THR:
NBC's fall schedule, upfront revealed  —  Exclusive: This fall, NBC will have an action-adventure Monday night, a crime drama Wednesday and an all-comedy Thursday.  Despite expectations, NBC will not launch a new comedy block.  —  The network's Monday upfront presentation will begin …
Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Kate Gosselin's ‘DWTS’ Return a Gift and a Curse?  —  Kate Gosselin might be excited about her return to the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ finale on May 24 and 25, however, other cast members are not so thrilled.  Insiders, who know the ropes behind the hit competition, tell me that while Kate's return …
Discussion: Hollywood Life
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Gabourey Sidibe's mom sort-of denies that Gaby was rude to reporters  —  A few weeks ago, several celebrities went to Washington, D.C. for the annual Correspondents' Dinner.  It's one of the rare Washington events that attracts a big clusterf-ck of press, politicians and celebrities, all jostling for attention.
Discussion: Bossip.com
 
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Hollywoodreporter / Heat Vision:
Zoe Saldana eyes role as assassin in ‘Columbiana’ (exclusive)
Georgina Littlejohn / Daily Mail:
The Beckhams turn up to watch the Jonas Brothers... but everyone else …
Discussion: Socialite Life and PopSugar UK
Frank Micelotta / People.com:
TV Watch  —  Tears came to Lee DeWyze's eyes more than five …
Discussion: Socialite Life
Zach Haberman / People.com:
Amanda Seyfried Unsure If Her Boyfriend Is ‘The One’
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From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

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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