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3:15 PM ET, November 23, 2010

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New York Post:
Actor fatally stabs mom with sword: cops  —  Tweet  —  An actor who had a part in “Ugly Betty” repeatedly stabbed and killed his mother with a Freemason ceremonial sword after a bizarre religious diatribe this morning, cops said.  —  Yannick Brea, 55, was found in her second-floor Brooklyn …
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TMZ.com:
‘Ugly Betty’ Actor In Custody In Samurai Sword Killing  —  An actor who appeared on “Ugly Betty” was taken into custody in Brooklyn this morning for allegedly killing his mother with a samurai sword while screaming biblical passages.  —  According to the police, the suspect — Michael L. Brea …
Shelley Ng / WPIX:
While Screaming Bible Passages, ‘Ugly Betty’ Actor Kills Mother With Samurai Sword  —  wpix.com  —  PROSPECT HEIGHTS (WPIX) — Police say an “Ugly Betty” actor held his mother hostage and then murdered her with a samurai sword while screaming Bible passages Tuesday in Brooklyn.
Discussion: The Wrap and msnbc.com
Deadline.com:
‘Gossip Girl’ Sidelines Taylor Momsen  —  EXCLUSIVE: Gossip Girl firebrand Taylor Momsen will continue to be a scarce presence on the CW soap during the second half of the season.  Sources confirm that the increasingly volatile actress — who has appeared in a grand total of three episodes …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Gossip Girl Will Be Jenny-Less For A While
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Us Weekly:
Report: Taylor Momsen Suspended from Gossip Girl
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed and TV Squad
TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen — The $20,000 Flirty Text Messages  —  TMZ has obtained a series of text messages between Charlie Sheen and Capri Anderson, sent just hours after The Plaza Hotel incident — in which Charlie is still flirting with her in a big way as he offers her $20,000.
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TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen Sues Capri Anderson for Extortion  —  Charlie Sheen has just filed a lawsuit against Capri Anderson, aka, Christina Walsh, claiming she tried to extort him to the tune of $1 million.  —  According to the lawsuit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court …
Michael K / Dlisted:
Charlie Sheen Is Suing His Porn Star Prisoner
Discussion: TMZ.com and X17 Online
Kristin Dos Santos / E! Online:
Joss Whedon Reacts to Buffy Movie News: “I Have Strong, Mixed Emotions”  —  Warning: If you're a Buffy fan, this will make you love Joss Whedon all the more.  And will make the sting of today's news, even well, stingier.  —  After Warner Bros. announced today that they are moving forward …
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Geoff Boucher / Hero Complex:
Joss who?  Meet the writer of the new ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ film [updated]
Shari Weiss / NY Daily News:
Bristol Palin on ‘Dancing with the Stars’: Why is she gaining weight despite rigorous exercise?  —  Nov. 15) may be gaining weight even though she's exercising a lot for ‘Dancing with the Stars.’  —  Bristol Palin has surprised judges and viewers alike with her improvement on “Dancing with the Stars …
Discussion: Yeeeah!
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TMZ.com:
Death Threats Targeting Bristol Palin, Mark Ballas
X17 Online:
Will Jennifer Grey Lose To Bristol Palin In Dancing With The Stars Finale?
Discussion: omg! and Associated Press
Ted Casablanca / E! Online:
Caught!  Miley Cyrus Stressed-Out and Smoking Up a Storm!  —  Miley Cyrus was spotted leaving the Soho House in West Hollywood over the weekend, looking a little worse for wear.  Gosh, wonder why?  There could be so many reasons, right: More Disney costars are coping with the tough price of fame; plus, Miley's 'rents are divorcing.
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Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus Makes Out With New Guy at Birthday Bash  —  Though she doesn't turn 18 until Tuesday, Miley Cyrus sure looked like an adult when she was caught in a heavy makeout session at her birthday bash in L.A. Sunday night.  —  Clad in a black bra and leather pants, Cyrus leaned …
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Us Weekly:
PIC: Christina Aguilera Holds Hands With New Guy  —  Is Christina Aguilera ready to go public with her rebound man?  —  In Los Angeles Sunday, the star — who filed for divorce from Jordan Bratman last month — was photographed in L.A. holding hands with new guy Matt Rutler, a set assistant whom she met while making Burlesque.
Discussion: X17 Online and The Huffington Post
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PopEater:
Photo: Christina Aguilera Holds Hands With New Guy
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip …
Deadline.com:
HBO's ‘True Blood’ Adds Female Trio And Promotes Jessica Tuck to Regular  —  EXCLUSIVE: Janina Gavankar (The Gates, The L Word) has joined True Blood's upcoming fourth season as a regular.  Additionally, Alexandra Breckenridge (Dirt, Life Unexpected) and Vedette Lim (As the World Turns) have come on board the HBO smash as recurring.
Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Eva Longoria Regrets Not Dumping Tony Parker the First Time He Cheated  —  Friends of Eva Longoria tell me everyone's favorite ‘Desperate Housewife’ is devastated about her split from Tony Parker, her husband of three years — but her biggest regret is that she didn't leave him sooner.
Discussion: Yeeeah! and The Huffington Post
Christo Varghese / PopEater:
Mila Kunis Talks Dangerous ‘Black Swan’ Weight Loss  —  Doing the publicity rounds for ‘Black Swan,’ Mila Kunis reveals she went on a binge eating spree after months of strict dieting for the film.  —  The actress went on a punishing diet and exercise regime that sent her weight plummeting to 98 pounds to play the part of a ballerina.
Chrisa / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Fantasia's Court Confession: I Aborted My Married Lover's Baby  —  Fantasia Barrino has admitted she got pregnant by her married lover Antwaun Cook and had an abortion around the time of her failed suicide attempt, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
Perez Hilton:
Glee's Darren Criss Makes Disney Sexy!  —  Be still our gleek loving hearts!  This boy remains our favorite teenage dreamboat!  —  Glee's Darren Criss put on an impromptu performance for the passersby at The Grove yesterday.  He was waiting to be interview by Mario Lopez for Extra …
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Chrissy / INF Daily:
Glee Star Darren Criss Rocks Katy Perry's Teenage Dream - Pics
Discussion: DailyFill.com
Kookee / The H8terade Blog, The Meanest Celebrity Blog:
Chris Brown Caught in The ACT  —  Rumors have been swirling around.  And after a request, we are re-showing what is allegedly Chris Brown getting dressed in a cheap hotel with another man.  According to reports, this pic was snapped after some type of sex party or threesome where one other woman was present.
The Superficial:
Kim Kardashian Has No Shame  —  If you've ever found yourself thinking Kim Kardashian would show up to the opening of a toilet if you paid her, please tell me how I die because clearly you're a powerful psychic.  Here she is at the opening of the 5th Annual Charmin Restrooms in Times Square …
Natalie Abrams / TVGuide.com:
Exclusive: Shonda Rhimes Reveals Grey's Anatomy Musical Details  —  Grey's Anatomy is doing a musical episode.  —  The ABC medical drama is planning the event for later this season, but don't expect the doctors of Seattle Grace to just burst into song and start dancing down the hospital halls …
Adam Frucci / Splitsider:
Cookie Monster Creates SNL Audition Tape, Starts Campaign to Host  —  Well, this is amazing.  The crew at Sesame Street made an SNL audition tape for Cookie Monster that includes an opening monologue, a “Macarooner” sketch, a weekend update parody, a musical performance by “Cookie Gaga” and goodbyes while the credits run.
The Superficial:
Paris Hilton Committed a Hate Crime  —  There's really no other classification for what's going on here.  —  On that note, to anyone in the Beverly Hills area yesterday, a manhole cover was not left open, so the mayor's office is kindly requesting you please stop flooding them with calls.
 
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