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12:45 PM ET, November 30, 2010

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Vanity Fair:
Johnny Depp Talks to Patti Smith About Working with Angelina Jolie, Jack Sparrow, and His Own Musical Aspirations  —  “Meeting her and getting to know her was a real pleasant surprise,” Johnny Depp tells rock legend Patti Smith, writing for Vanity Fair, of working with Angelina Jolie on their upcoming film, The Tourist.
TMZ.com:
Kardashians ‘Terminate’ MasterCard Deal  —  The Kardashian family has officially pulled the plug on the new “Kardashian Kard” — a prepaid debit card backed by MasterCard — over allegations that it's riddled with hidden, possibly illegal fees.  —  The family fired off a “Notice of Termination” …
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PopEater:
Kardashian Sisters Seek to End Credit Card Relationship  —  The Kardashian sisters are seeking to cut ties with a venture that sold prepaid debit cards under their name after coming under attack for the card's high fees.  —  The card, which launched three weeks ago, was aimed at young adults …
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Wants Restraining Order Against Paparazzi  —  Lindsay Lohan believes she's being denied driving privileges because the paparazzi are constantly on her tail ... so she's asking her lawyer to get a restraining order prohibiting them from chasing her.  —  As we first reported …
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X17 Online:   Lindsay Lohan Wins “Sober Shine Award” From Betty Ford
Doug / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Kate Gosselin ‘Sad & Lonely’, Insider Says  —  Despite having her own reality TV show and eight beautiful kids, America's most famous mom, Kate Gosselin, has been left ‘sad and lonely’ with no real friends that she can confide in.  —  That's the heartbreaking conclusion …
PopEater:
Kim Kardashian Poses in a Coffin for World AIDS Day  —  Kim Kardashian is playing dead for a good cause — a new campaign to raise awareness for World AIDS Day and Keep A Child Alive.  —  The reality star joins celebs like Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake in making a “Digital Life Sacrifice …
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Just Jared:
Hollywood Dies Digitally December 1st — Exclusive Video!  —  On Wednesday (December 1), Hollywood dies digitally to raise awareness for World AIDS Day.  The world's top tweeters are making the ultimate sacrifice, leaving their 30 million followers in the dark until $1,000,000 is raised to buy their digital lives back.
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Teen Mom's Amber Welcomes Daughter, 2, Back Home  —  Teen Mom star Amber Portwood has been reunited at home with her little girl.  —  Indiana authorities returned Leah, 2, to Portwood, 20, on Monday, Nov. 29, a source tells UsMagazine.com exclusively.
Joanna Douglas / Shine:
Demi Moore spends $140,000 a year to look hot  —  Demi Moore may be one of the hottest 48-year-olds on the planet, but those looks come with one hefty price tag.  Though she repeatedly denies having undergone plastic surgery (she does own up to her obvious boob job), new reports …
Tracey Harrington McCoy / PopEater:
Madonna's First Mega-Gym Opens in Mexico City  —  The Material Girl is trying her hand at a new business: her first gym opened its doors Monday, the Associated Press reports.  Hard Candy Fitness, located in the heart of Mexico City, is Madonna's first foray into the fitness biz.
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Istra Pacheco / Associated Press:
Madonna sweats details in Mexico debut of new gym
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Ben Affleck Leaves the Christmas Shopping Up to Jennifer Garner  —  When the weather outside is frightful, it will be Jennifer Garner - and not husband Ben Affleck - who'll be trudging through the snow in search of Christmas gifts for family and friends.  —  “I'm not particularly proud of it.
Variety:
Julia Roberts on Natalie Portman in ‘Black Swan’  —  Actors on actors … “It is an interesting endeavor, watching a friend in a film.  It is a risk to agree to write an article about a friend in a film.  With someone like my subject today, Natalie Portman, it seemed worth the risk.
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Us Weekly:
Natalie Portman Opens Up About Shocking Weight Loss for Film
Discussion: X17 Online and Bumpshack.com
Alison Willmore / IFC.com:
The 2011 Spirit Award Nominations  —  The Gotham Awards gave their top prize to Debra Granik's Ozark noir “Winter's Bone” last night, and today the film leads the Spirit Award pack with seven nominations.  Eva Mendes and Jeremy Renner presented the full list of nominees in West Hollywood this morning …
People.com:
Christina Aguilera Meets New Guy's Mom  —  Christina Aguilera has been spending time with her new guy Matt Rutler - and his family.  —  Aguilera, who recently filed for divorce from husband Jordan Bratman, had a festive night out with Rutler at the Abbey in West Hollywood on Nov. 24.
TMZ.com:
Baby Mama, 4 Kids Banished from Jackson Compound  —  TMZ has learned ... everyone is moving out of the Jackson family compound in Encino while the house undergoes extensive renovations ... and when the dust settles, another Jackson 5 will be personae non gratae.
ComingSoon.net:
Exclusive: Tom Hanks Confirmed for Triple Frontier  —  Tom Hanks is the first official cast member to join Triple Frontier, producer Charles Roven confirmed to ComingSoon.net this morning in an exclusive interview.  —  “Tom Hanks is starring in the film,” Roven said, “and we're still looking to cast the other roles.
David Zucker / Hollywood Reporter:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Airplane’ and 'Naked Gun's' David Zucker Pens Tribute to Leslie Nielsen … It was summer 1979, a full three weeks before the start of shooting for Airplane! and our casting director had finally had enough.  Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Peter Graves and now Leslie ... who?
Sarah / People.com:
Pink's Preferred Name for a Baby Boy: Jameson  —  Pink, who is a little more than three months pregnant, says she and husband Carey Hart are halfway there when it comes to naming their baby.  —  If it's a boy, says the singer, their first child will be called Jameson.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Bumpshack.com
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New York Post:
Lotsa First Looks  —  Images from some of 2011's most anticipated movies — including “The Hangover 2,” “Sherlock Holmes 2” — have been released and while they...  Things have come full circle.  PopWrap's “Vampire Diaries” coverage kicked off in September 2009 with a series premiere-promoting interview...
Us Weekly:
Khloe Kardashian Felt “Disgusted” After Losing Virginity at Age 14  —  Khloe Kardashian was just 14 years old when she lost her virginity with an 18-year-old man whom she was “secretly dating”, she revealed on The View Monday.  —  “Looking back I think that's not a normal thing,” …
Chrissy / INF Daily:
David Beckham Goes For A Boys Night Out In London - Photos  —  David Beckham went out in London town with his mates James Corden and Dave Gardner last night, leaving Victoria and the boys home in LA. The three chums went to the posh restaurant C London and looked to have a marvelous time.
Discussion: NY Daily News, X17 Online and RADAR
K.C. Baker / People.com:
Jessica Simpson Cooks Thanksgiving Dinner for Her Fiancé  —  Jessica Simpson was one busy woman on Thanksgiving.  —  In the morning, she participated in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  Later, the multi-talented star whipped up a vegan-friendly holiday feast for fiancé Eric Johnson …
Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Ryan Seacrest and Clear Channel in Expanded Radio Deal  —  LOS ANGELES — Clear Channel Communications is expected to announce on Tuesday that it has signed Ryan Seacrest to an expanded radio deal worth $60 million over three years, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Discussion: The Wrap, EW.com and FishbowlLA
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Kevin Williamson Developing Potential ‘Vampire Diaries’ Companion Series  —  Vampire Diaries co-creator/ executive producer Kevin Williamson is working on a new supernatural drama project, envisioned as a potential companion for the CW's flagship vampire drama.
 
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Michael Cieply / New York Times:
Question for Big Film: It's Not a Comedy?
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Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Chelsea Handler Urges Jen Aniston to Let Her Hair Down (And Cut It Off)
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Richard Huff / NY Daily News:
‘Loveline’ host Dr. Drew will take on news stories, newsmakers …
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DailyFill.com:
Lady GaGa's Ego Has Gotten Bigger Than Her Wardrobe
Kim Kardashian / TMZ.com:
Kardashians Clean Up On Black Friday
PopEater:
Gwen Stefani's Son Kingston Sports Techicolor Nail Polish to Go With His Mohawk
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Eliza Dushku To Star In TNT Pilot ‘Bird Dog,’ …
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Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Pack on PDA on Red Carpet
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People.com:
Eva Longoria Is Not Planning to Adopt
PopEater:
Justin Bieber Gets New Haircut, Still Causes Fans to Scream
TMZ.com:
Drug Investigation on ‘Deadliest Catch’ Boat
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Real Housewives Of Atlanta's Kim Zolciak Engaged!
 

 
From Mediagazer:

John Ourand / Puck:
Sources: Netflix is nearing a deal to stream two NFL games on December 25

Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Talk radio station WABC suspends Rudy Giuliani and cancels his daily show, saying he broke rules by trying to discuss discredited claims about 2020's election

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Ahead of YouTube's Brandcast, three top creators talk about producing polished content to be viewed on TVs and how YouTube connects them with audiences at scale

 
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