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1:15 AM ET, May 9, 2011

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Matthew Belloni / Hollywood Reporter:
Paula Abdul Closes Deal to Join Simon Cowell as ‘X Factor’ Judge  —  Paula Abdul will reunite with Simon Cowell on The X Factor.  Sources tell THR that Abdul's deal is finally done for her to join Cowell and previously announced judges Cheryl Cole and Antonio “L.A.” Reid …
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Christine Fenno / PopEater:
Paula Abdul Hired as ‘X Factor’ Judge; Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones to Co-host  —  The ‘X Factor’ judging panel is complete, with the final chair to be filled by Paula Abdul, who just closed the deal in last-minute negotiations, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Discussion: omg!, Inside TV and Reuters
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Abdul rejoins Cowell as ‘X Factor’ judge  —  NEW YORK - Paula Abdul will be back at the judging table with Simon Cowell, this time on Fox's “The X Factor,” a person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday.  —  Though widely expected, confirmation of Abdul's joining the new singing contest …
Discussion: X17 Online and Pop Crunch
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Paula Abdul Closes Her Deal For ‘X Factor’  —  ‘X FACTOR’ DRAMA: Paula Abdul Asked To Judge Without Done Deal I hear Paula Abdul just closed her deal to be the fourth judge on Fox's The X Factor and is getting ready for tomorrow's first two auditions tapings at 1 PM and 6 PM.
Nikki Finke / Deadline.com:
'X FACTOR'S DRAMA, DRAMA, DRAMA …
TMZ.com:
David Beckham in Car Accident on LA Freeway  —  David Beckham was involved in a car accident on one of the busiest freeways in all of Los Angeles ... and the driver of the other car had to be taken to a local hospital ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to law enforcement sources …
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Manny Pacquiao Injured in Car Accident
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Elaine Aradillas / People.com:
David Beckham Involved in Freeway Car Accident
Discussion: PopEater
AceShowBiz.com:
Victoria Beckham Posts Picture From Baby Shower  —  Hosted by Eva Longoria and hairstylist Ken Paves, the baby shower over the weekend was all-pink in celebration of Victoria's first baby girl.  —  Victoria Adams was kind enough to let her fans have a sneak peek inside her private baby shower held on Saturday, May 7.
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Ulrica Wihlborg / People.com:
Victoria Beckham's Pink-Themed Baby Shower
Discussion: Perez Hilton, USA Today and Celebuzz
TMZ.com:
Pippa Middleton — $5 Mil Porn Offer from the States  —  Time for a little porn math — Pippa Middleton = 5 Octomoms ... because TMZ has learned a major company is offering Kate's little sister a whopping $5,000,000 ... for JUST ONE SCENE.  —  Vivid Entertainment honcho Steven Hirsch sent Pippa the letter …
Christine Fenno / PopEater:
Tina Fey Joins Maya Rudolph for a Baby-Bumping ‘SNL’ Duet  —  Kicking off what she dubbed 'the Mother's Day episode,' Tina Fey hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ this weekend with a dose of her usual self-deprecation.  —  Making the most of her six-months' pregnant figure, the ‘30 Rock’ star …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, omg! and TV Squad
Kathleen Perricone / NY Daily News:
Justin Bieber was ‘a brat’ during ‘CSI’ guest appearance, punched a cake, says Marg Helgenberger  —  Has fame gone to Justin Bieber's head?  —  The 17-year-old singer played a troubled teen in a multi-episode guest appearance on “CSI” this past winter and he must have been doing method acting …
Discussion: Dlisted and Allie is Wired
X17 Online:
Johnny And Penelope Premiere Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides At Disneyland  —  Disney stars were out in full force for the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Saturday at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. New mom Penelope Cruz looked radiant in a feather and lace mermaid gown …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Marvel Magic / CTV.ca:
Showbiz news from CTV.ca  —  Breaking showbiz news, movie reviews, galleries and etalk on-demand.  —  In Pictures: Which Marvel superheroes have cashed in big at the box office?  —  ‘Thor,’ ‘The Beaver,’ ‘Jumping the Broom’ and ‘Something Borrowed’ hit theatres.  —  Hammer time: Chris Hemsworth muscles up.
Discussion: coverawards.com and Cele|bitchy
Perez Hilton:
GaGa Unveils The Edge Of Glory Artwork!  Single Drops TOMORROW!  —  Lady GaGa has released the artwork for The Edge Of Glory, a track to be released on Monday ahead of her upcoming album Born This Way, for all of her devoted little monsters to enjoy!  —  Along with revealing the artwork on Facebook …
Discussion: X17 Online
Chrisa / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Heidi Klum & Seal Renew Their Wedding Vows  —  Heidi Klum and Seal renewed their wedding vows Saturday night, Radaronline.com is exclusively reporting.  And they can thank Donald Trump for making it happen!  —  The couple, who have made a loving habit out of renewing their vows …
 
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