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2:20 PM ET, October 13, 2010

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Doug / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Lohan Nabbed Trying To Flee Rehab Facility  —  Lindsay Lohan was caught trying to escape the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California, earlier this week, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.  —  But all Lohan, 24, desperately wanted to score was a coke fix — of the cola variety!
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Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Friend: Jen Hopes Courteney and David Don't ‘Rush Into’ Divorce  —  The shocking news that David Arquette and Courteney Cox have separated after 11 years of marriage took everyone by surprise this week, except Courteney's longtime pal Jennifer Aniston.  —  “Jen has known for some time that the couple …
People.com:
David Arquette: How We Told Coco About Breakup
Discussion: OK! Magazine and Hollywood Life
Details:
THOUGHT THE BUSH ERA WAS OVER?  YOU WEREN'T ALONE.  BUT AFTER EIGHT YEARS AND TWO KIDS, THE 45-YEAR-OLD FRONTMAN IS GETTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER.  —  Details: While you were waiting for Bush's first album to be released in 1994, you worked a string of crappy jobs.
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Justin Harp / Digital Spy:
Rossdale ‘admits fling with male popstar’  —  Gavin Rossdale has admitted that he had a brief fling with male popstar Marilyn.  —  The Bush frontman, who is married to Gwen Stefani, told Details magazine that he was romantically involved with the ‘Calling Your Name’ singer when he was 17 years old.
Discussion: X17 Online and Perez Hilton
Us Weekly:
Pin-thin stylist Rachel Zoe is pregnant, the new Us Weekly reports.  —  “It's very hush-hush,” a source says of the fashion maven, 39, who is ­expecting her first child with husband of 12 years Rodger Berman.  “She's telling people she can't travel,” notes the insider.
TMZ.com:
Randy Jackson is Noprah on Oprah  —  Randy Jackson is outraged that his parents allowed Oprah Winfrey in the Jackson family home for an interview ... because he thinks Oprah tried to put his dead brother in jail.  —  Randy Tweeted last night that he was beside himself that Joe and Katherine Jackson …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and omg!
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Marco / X17 Online:
Randy Jackson To Oprah: You Are The Last Person Michael Would Want Around His Children  —  Katherine and Joe Jackson have already done a sit down interview with Oprah Winfrey ... and Randy Jackson is livid about it.  Contrary to reports that Randy organized the interview, a source close to Randy tells X17online exclusively:
Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Katherine Heigl's Neighborhood War — Cops Called  —  Cops were called to the home of Katherine Heigl last night after a little neighborhood war erupted over noise in a hot tub ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.  —  We're told Katherine and hubby Josh Kelley were enjoying …
Jennifer Still / Digital Spy:
‘Dancing With The Stars’ Week 4 result  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers that some readers may prefer to avoid.  Please click here if you wish to continue.  —  The Situation has become the fourth celebrity to be eliminated from the 11th season of Dancing With The Stars.
Discussion: omg! and PopEater
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X17 Online:   Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino Eliminated From Dancing With The Stars
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Spoiler: Did ‘The Situation’ Get the Boot from Dancing?
New York Post:
Christina Aguilera's wild vacation was precursor to divorce  —  Tweet  —  Christina Aguilera's marriage fell apart after she went for a girls-only vacation with Nicole Richie and Samantha Ronson in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, last month.  Sources said “there were already problems between her and her husband …
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Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie Steals Kiss From Brad Pitt During Set Visit  —  Angelina Jolie got a pleasant surprise Wednesday on the Budapest, Hungary- set of her Bosnian love story: Beau Brad Pitt!  —  The actress, 35, was all smiles as she showed Pitt, 46, around.  At one point, they even smooched!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, PopSugar and PopSugar Rush
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INF Daily:
Brad Pitt Joins Angelina Jolie On Set In Hungary
Discussion: X17 Online and Daily Mail
Matt / Warming Glow:
Stupid Lucky Zach Morris  —  This saucy video is from Monday night's “Weeds,” and needless to say, Mark-Paul Gosselaar pulling Mary-Louise Parker's hair was just the beginning.  What followed after this scene was probably the best sex scene between two hyphenated names we'll ever see.
Discussion: New York Magazine
X17 Online:
Ashlee Simpson Cuts Hair, Pete Wentz Shows Off Photo Of Wife's New Pixie 'Do  —  Pete Wentz posted this Twitpic of wife Ashlee Simpson and son Bronx yesterday, along with the note: “Ashlee Simpson-Wentz (@ashsimpsonwentz) new blonde pixie haircut is cute.  Ill try and sneak a pic to post.”
Discussion: PopEater, INF Daily and omg!
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: DWTS' Jennifer Grey: Why I Refuse to Get Botox  —  Out of the spotlight for more than 20 years, it wasn't easy for 80s icon Jennifer Grey to return to the dance floor at age 50.  —  “Before the show, I thought, Oh, I should get some Botox, get rid of the wrinkles under my eyes …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Bumpshack.com and FitPerez
James Hibberd / Hollywood Reporter:
E! orders series following rock-star spouses  —  EXCLUSIVE: Show stars GN'R, Jane's Addiction rocker wives  —  E! is teaming with Bunim-Murray Prods. for a docuseries following the spouses of rock stars.  The show, titled “Married to Rock,” stars three women married to members of famous bands and one who hopes to join their ranks.
GLAADBlog.org:
GLAAD and Facebook Work Together to Remove Hateful Comments and Images on Memorial Page  —  Last week, GLAAD's constituents contacted us about a Facebook event page created to honor teens who recently took their lives in response to anti-gay bullying.  The event page, named “R.I.P. ;; …
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Tom Hardy Reunited With ‘Inception’ Helmer Chris Nolan On ‘Batman’  —  EXCLUSIVE: While Tom Hardy's plan to play Mad Max in the George Miller-directed Mad Max: Fury Road has hit another delay, the fast-rising Hardy's in the mix for another big film at Warner Bros. I'm told that Hardy has been set …
Discussion: Just Jared and The Playlist
omg!:
30 Rock Cast Prepares to Go Live  —  NBC's hit comedy 30 Rock will air two live episodes —one for the east coast, one for the west —this Thursday, and Tracy Morgan promises that the audience can expect the unexpected: “Somebody gonna get pregnant!” the star joked.
Discussion: PopEater
Claude Brodesser-Akner / New York Magazine:
Fox Flips for Damon Lindelof's Alien Prequel Script, Wants Natalie Portman to Star  —  Vulture just got word: Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof turned in his new draft of the screenplay for Ridley Scott's Alien prequel on Saturday, and 20th Century Fox execs are very pleased with it indeed!
Doug / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Demi Lovato Tells Why She Won't End Up Like Lindsay Lohan  —  Demi Lovato is one of Hollywood's hottest young stars, but despite having so much fame and fortune at only 18, she told RadarOnline.com that she is confident she'll avoid the pitfalls fellow starlet Lindsay Lohan has gone through.
Discussion: oceanUP.com
Bobbi Misick / Essence:
Bridal Bliss: Love at First Sight  —  Occupations: Aisha, Public Affairs Consultant; Danielle, Environmental Lobbyist  —  Hometown: Washington, D.C.  —  Wedding Location: Orchard Hill at Old Westbury Gardens, Long Island, NY  —  That What Friends Are For
The Sun:
George: I am off to rehab  —  GEORGE MICHAEL left his home in the early hours yesterday - vowing he was going into rehab.  —  The star said: “I want to beat my drug addiction and lead a normal life.”  —  Hours earlier, troubled ex-Wham! icon George, 47, was freed from jail after serving half an eight-week sentence for drug-driving.
hellomagazine.com:
HELLO!  Exclusive: Joan Collins opens the doors to her London home for the first time  —  Her name is synonymous with style and glamour, qualities that enduring acting legend and author Joan Collins believes are sadly lacking in today's stars.  —  Opening the doors of her sumptuous Belgravia home …
Marc Schneider / PopEater:
‘Bed Intruder’ Live: Antoine Dodson Finds the BET Hip Hop Awards  —  Antoine Dodson of ‘Bed Intruder’ fame made his live debut on Tuesday's telecast of the BET Hip Hop Awards, and we must confess, the guy can actually carry a tune!  Dodson, whose odd and unintentionally hilarious interview …
Nicole Richie / Nicole Richie official web site:
A Letter to X17  —  THANK YOU so much for posting the video of your employees sitting outside of my daughter's school, because now the entire world can see how creepy and disgusting you are.  —  You do not get to spend 200 dollars on a camera, and think that gives you a free pass to shadow my child.
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Robert Downey Jr: It Feels Like a “Lifetime” Since I've Done Drugs  —  Robert Downey Jr. is sober these days, but he says he will never forget his ugly struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.  —  “Not having done drugs for literally five or six years is a lifetime,” …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 
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TheInDecider / Indecision Forever:
Stewart and Colbert's Dueling Rallies Will Be Broadcast Live
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Josef Adalian / New York Magazine:
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
TBS Back In Reality Game With Funny Or Die's ‘Undercover Karaoke’
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: PopEater, Bumpshack.com and Starpulse
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Michael K / Dlisted:
The Moment We've All Been Waiting For: Antoine Dodson's Award Show Debut!
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Greta Gerwig, Adam Brody cast in ‘Damsels’
Discussion: Just Jared and The Playlist
AceShowBiz.com:
Confirmed, Danny McBride and Girlfriend Tied the Knot
Discussion: Bumpshack.com
Michelle Ward / People.com:
Taylor Swift Apologizing to Taylor Lautner in Song?
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed! and E! Online
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Ryan O'Neal Still Carries Torch for Ali MacGraw
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From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
Sources: Sony Pictures and Apollo Global formally express interest in acquiring Paramount for ~$26B; Paramount's negotiating period with Skydance ends May 3

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: MLB is in advanced talks to make Roku the new home for Sunday morning baseball this season, in what would be Roku's first major live rights deal

Todd Spangler / Variety:
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