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3:50 PM ET, May 9, 2011

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TMZ.com:
Whitney Houston In Out-Patient Rehab Program  —  Whitney Houston has checked herself in to an out-patient rehabilitation program ... but it's not for drugs or alcohol ... TMZ has learned.  —  A source directly connected with Whitney tells us ... Houston enrolled in the program around 10 days ago.
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People.com:
Whitney Houston in Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Treatment  —  Whitney Houston is seeking help.  —  The singer, 47, who has struggled with substance abuse in the past, has recently entered an out-patient treatment program.  —  “Whitney Houston is currently in an out-patient rehab program …
TMZ.com:
Whitney's Rep: Drugs and Booze ARE The Problem  —  A rep for Whitney Houston says the singer is receiving treatment in an out-patient rehab program for drugs and alcohol as part of a “long-standing ” recovery process.  —  TMZ broke the story ... Houston voluntarily enrolled in the program around 10 days ago.
Lauren / X17 Online:   Whitney Houston In Rehab For Drugs And Alcohol
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Bristol Palin Moving In with Kyle Massey for Reality Show  —  Fresh off speculation that she's had plastic surgery, Bristol Palin is now getting ready to face the cameras again  —  Sarah Palin's 20-year-old daughter is moving back to Los Angeles with her son Tripp, 2, to live …
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Brian Stelter / ArtsBeat:
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Bristol Palin Has a Reality TV Show
Discussion: Videogum and TVgasm
The Huffington Post:
Bristol Palin Reality Show: Palin, Massey Brothers In New BIO Channel Show
TMZ.com:
Bieber — Helgenberger's Comments Are ‘Kinda Lame’  —  Justin Bieber seems to be pretty SHOCKED that “CSI” star Marg Helgenberger told a radio show he was a “brat” on the set ... especially because they never actually worked together.  —  Bieber just went to his Twitter page and without mentioning Marg …
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Kathleen Perricone / NY Daily News:
Justin Bieber was ‘a brat’ during ‘CSI’ guest appearance, punched a cake, says Marg Helgenberger
Daily Mail:
‘He was kind of a brat’: CSI's Marg Helgenberger reveals Justin Bieber's annoying behaviour
Discussion: Pink is the New Blog and Yeeeah!
The Huffington Post:
Justin Bieber ‘A Brat,’ Says CSI Co-Star Marg Helgenberger
Marco / X17 Online:
X17 EXCLUSIVE - Alicia Silverstone Gives Birth, Source Says  —  Alicia Silverstone had the best Mother's Day weekend ever ... thanks to the birth of her new baby!  X17online can report exclusively that Silverstone had a water birth at an LA-area birthing center on Friday.
msnbc.com:
Vieira will step down after nearly 5 years, but will continue in a new role at NBC News  —  Below:  —  TODAY.com  —  After nearly five years as co-anchor of TODAY, Meredith Vieira has decided to leave the show in June.  Ann Curry will take her place as co-anchor of America's No. 1 morning show alongside Matt Lauer.
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Us Weekly:
Meredith Vieira: Yes, I'm Leaving Today Show
Discussion: OK! Magazine, I'm Not Obsessed and omg!
Us Weekly:
PHOTOS: Pippa Middleton Flaunts Hot Bikini Body  —  What happens in Ibiza doesn't always stay in Ibiza.  —  Suddenly world-famous royal bridesmaid Pippa Middleton caused a web sensation last week with the release of an old photo in which Duchess Kate's sister, 27, danced in a bra with a half-naked male pal.
Discussion: Bumpshack.com
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Marco / X17 Online:
Pippa Middleton Offered $5 Million To Do Porn
Discussion: Digital Spy and Hollywood.com
Daily Mail:
So what were Prince Harry and Charlize Theron chuckling about?  —  His usual blonde companion is on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy.  —  Yesterday Prince Harry appeared to have found a stand-in at the polo field, in the form of Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron.
Discussion: Pink is the New Blog and PopSugar
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John Mancini / Hollywood Life:
Prince Harry & Charlize Theron Flirting at Polo Match: Should Charlize-Alike Chelsy Davy Be Worried?
Discussion: Anything Hollywood and Gossip Cop
Hollywood Reporter:
‘X Factor’ Brutality at Auditions: ‘L.A.’ Reid Meaner Than Simon Cowell; Audience Urged Not to Boo … Simon Cowell is known for his harsh criticism of aspiring singers on American Idol, but it seems he might have competition for the title of “meanest judge” on The X Factor in music industry veteran and table-mate Antonio “L.A.” Reid.
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Simon Cowell Is No Longer “The Mean One”
Sara Nathan / Daily Mail:
Heartbreak for ‘devastated’ Kelly Brook as she loses baby girl at nearly five months  —  Kelly Brook has been left ‘devastated’ after losing the baby girl she was expecting with her boyfriend Thom Evans.  —  The striking model, 31, who was nearly five months pregnant, was rushed to hospital …
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Rachel McAdams Flashes Engagement Ring  —  Here comes another Hollywood bride and groom: Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen?  —  In an exclusive Us Weekly photo, the Morning Glory actress, 32, showed off a brand-new ring on her wedding finger while out and about in L.A. on Sunday.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
The Superficial:
Jessica Simpson Isn't Wearing Any Pants  —  Here's a pantsless Jessica Simpson on a photo shoot in Beverly Hills Saturday where she apparently posed with her sister Ashlee and nephew Bronx Mowgli.  Because if there's one things children love, it's carelessly exposed vaginas.
Kiki Von Glinow / PopEater:
Exclusive: Beyonce to Receive Billboard Millennium Award  —  Although Beyonce Knowles may already don the title of Queen B, Billboard is making it official, awarding the superstar with 2011's Billboard Millennium Award.  —  Knowles, who has been topping Billboard's charts since 2003 …
Discussion: That Grape Juice
Marco / X17 Online:
Lindsay Looks Fangtastic At LA Art Exhibit  —  Getty Lindsay Lohan is ready to sink her teeth into any opportunity before she heads back to court for her felony grand theft case.  The 24-year-old starlet attended an art exhibit in East Los Angeles for friend and celebrity photographer Tyler Shields.
Discussion: omg!
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Us Weekly:
See the $650,000 Engagement Ring Paul McCartney Bought His Fiancee!  —  Paul McCartney spared no expense when the time came to buy an engagement ring for Nancy Shevell, his love of nearly four years.  —  The former Beatle, 68, proposed to NYC businesswoman Shevell, 51, two weekends ago …
Discussion: msnbc.com
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Lpons / Life and Style:
Life & Style Exclusive: Nancy Shevell's $650,000 engagement ring!
Discussion: Crushable and Cele|bitchy
 
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Celebslam:
At least she wore nipple tape
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Discussion: Yeeeah!
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Michael Stipe ‘Lost His Mind’ As He Battled Bulimia
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Perez Hilton:
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