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4:10 PM ET, April 9, 2011

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Robert Berkvist / New York Times:
Sidney Lumet, Director of American Film Classics, Dies at 86  —  Sidney Lumet, a director who preferred the streets of New York to the back lots of Hollywood and whose stories of conscience — “12 Angry Men,” “Serpico,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “The Verdict,” “Network” — became modern American film classics …
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Reuters:
Sidney Lumet, director of classic films, dies: report  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including “12 Angry Men,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Network” and “Fail-Safe,” died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said.
Discussion: TMZ.com
Tom Ayres / Digital Spy:
Director Sidney Lumet dies, aged 86  —  Renowned American film director Sidney Lumet has died at the age of 86.  —  The New York Times confirms that the director passed away from lymphoma earlier today at his home in Manhattan, New York.  —  Lumet's career as a filmmaker spanned six decades …
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: American Idol's Pia Toscano Scores a Record Deal!  —  Well that was fast!  —  Less than 24 hours after her shocking early American Idol exit, season 10 finalist Pia Toscano has scored a record deal, UsMagazine.com has exclusively confirmed.  —  The 22-year-old New Yorker …
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AceShowBiz.com:
Pia Toscano Kind of Expecting to Be Eliminated From ‘American Idol’  —  Though she had a feeling about it, the 22-year-old aspiring singer claims she was still a little overwhelmed by the cut that she needed an escort by the medic off the ‘Idol’ stage.  —  Fallen favorite Pia Toscano …
Christine Fenno / PopEater:
Did Charlie Sheen Invite Chuck Lorre On Stage to Kiss and Make Up?  —  Charlie Sheen brought his ‘Torpedo of Truth’ tour to New York City, headlining Radio City Music Hall on Friday.  The warlock continued his trend of wearing the sports gear of each town he visits, this time donning a Yankees shirt and cap.
Nicole Richie / People.com:
‘I Am Not Pregnant’  —  Nicole Richie on Friday shot down pregnancy rumors fueled by new photos of her.  —  “Contrary to recent speculation, I am not pregnant,” she says in a statement.  “This irresponsible reporting continues to feed an atmosphere of self-doubt and insecurity.
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and Just Jared
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Jessica / INF Daily:
Possibly Knocked Up Nicole Richie Heads To The Gym In Biker Chick Gym Attire - Pics!
Discussion: X17 Online and PopEater
TMZ.com:
Betty White BLASTS Lohan, Sheen  —  Betty White just UNLOADED on Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen — claiming she “cannot stand” their over-the-top lifestyles ... and blasting them for letting their careers spiral out of control.  —  Betty went off on the stars yesterday ... telling the Daily Mail …
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E! Online:   Lindsay Lohan on Betty White's Randon Slam: “Wow”
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Gucci Mane jailed after woman accused him of pushing her from moving vehicle  —  Rapper Gucci Mane was arrested Friday after a woman accused him of shoving her from a moving vehicle, DeKalb authorities said.  —  The musician, born Radric Davis, was jailed on misdemeanor battery charges …
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James Hibberd / Inside TV:
‘Jersey Shore’ cast gets six-figure raise — EXCLUSIVE  —  The good news for the Jersey Shore cast: They're getting a huge raise.  —  The other piece of good news: They get to spend it shooting next season in Italy.  —  And the bad news is... actually, for the Shore cast, there is no bad news.
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Jessica Biel circling ‘Total Recall’  —  Studio wants thesp for one of two femme leads in reboot  —  EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures may be close to landing one of two female leads for its “Total Recall” reboot.  —  Jessica Biel is circling a role opposite Colin Farrell in the pic.
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
‘X-Men’ VFX Wiz Tim Miller To Direct ‘Deadpool’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Tim Miller, who has done strong visual effects work on X-Men and other VFX-heavy films, was just set by 20th Century Fox to make his feature directing debut on X-Men Origins: Deadpool, the X-Men spinoff film expected to star Ryan Reynolds.
Jeff Sneider / Variety:
Neeson ‘Hangover’ cameo cut, re-shot  —  Nick Cassavetes has been re-cast in the role  —  EXCLUSIVE: Liam Neeson's cameo as a Bangkok tattoo artist in “The Hangover Part II” has been cut, director Todd Phillips exclusively told Variety, and Nick Cassavetes has been re-cast in the role that was originally envisioned for Mel Gibson.
Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston: “I'm Not a Fan of Dating”  —  For someone who's been romanced by leading men including John Mayer, Vince Vaughn, and ex-husband Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston has some shocking news.  —  “I'm not a big fan of dating,” the Switch star, 42, tells U.K.'s Red Magazine.
Jason Castro / JasonCastroMusic.com:
Its been quiet around here...  I feel like I have some explaining to do.. i haven't been too active online and i want to apologize!  I feel so disconnected from you guys so let me catch you up on what's been happening.  —  First, I just got off of the biggest tour of the year so far according …
X17 Online:
Drea de Matteo Gives Birth, Gives Boy An Interesting Name  —  Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings welcomed their second child today — a baby boy.  These two are pros at super-creative names — their 3-year-old daughter's name is Alabama Gypsyrose.  And they didn't disappoint this time!
Discussion: Digital Spy and Perez Hilton
The Superficial:
LeAnn Rimes Has Lost Her Damn Mind  —  Earlier this week, LeAnn Rimes tweeted a photo of her emaciated form in a bikini to silence all the critics who say she has an eating disorder.  Turns out it's way crazier than that.  As E! News has discovered, Eddie Cibrian's ex Brandi Glanville posted …
Discussion: Starpulse, The Blemish and Crushable
Life + Times:
The Moon And The Sky (Remix feat.  JAY Z)  — The Moon And The Sky (Remix feat.  JAY Z)  —  “I have the moon and sky, sea and the sun.  Thanks Jay.”  - Sade  —  Sade's The Ultimate Collection
 
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Stuart Levine / Variety:
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TMZ.com:
Jim Carrey Gets Punk'd
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Jessica Satherley / Daily Mail:
Red hot temper!  Amanda Seyfried throws parking ticket back at traffic warden after Red Riding Hood premiere
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Russell Brand is pissed that Katy Perry still drinks, smokes & parties
Sarah Crow / PopEater:
Kendra Wilkinson in New Lesbian Sex Tape
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Fake Middleton Looking Plastic in London
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Katherine Heigl to Produce, Star in HBO Movie
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Matthew Keys / The Desk:
C-SPAN's own business choices keep the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms like YouTube TV, as it stays reliant on cable and satellite funding

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Memo: Spotify's head of podcast studios, Julie McNamara, is leaving the company after nearly three years, emphasizing Spotify's reduced ambitions in podcasts

Christi Carras / Los Angeles Times:
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