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12:20 PM ET, February 1, 2012

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Access Hollywood:
Nick & Aaron Carter's Sister Leslie Dead At 25  —  NEW YORK., N.Y. — Leslie Carter - the sister of Nick and Aaron Carter - has died, a spokesperson for the Carter family has confirmed to Access Hollywood.  —  “Our family is grieving right now and it's a private matter.
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Nick, Aaron's Sister Leslie Carter Dies at 25  —  Tragic news for the Carter family.  —  Leslie Carter, younger sister of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter and singer Aaron Carter, died Tuesday in upstate New York at age 25.  No details were provided on her cause of death.  —  PHOTOS: Stars we lost in 2011
Discussion: TMZ.com and The Hollywood Gossip
Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Inside Demi Moore's Dangerous Desperation to ‘Stay Young and Skinny’  —  Never shy about flaunting her bikini body onscreen and off, Demi Moore had long been regarded as Hollywood's most age-defying beauty.  —  But as the actress approaches her 50th birthday - and her marriage to Ashton Kutcher …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Us Weekly:
Cover Story: “Desperate” Demi Moore “Tracked Down” Zac Efron  —  The night of Demi Moore's Jan. 16 911 call was even scarier than it sounded.  —  “Everyone thought she was going to die,” a source tells the new Us Weekly of the emergency, in which Moore, 49, collapsed, and was “convulsing” after smoking an unknown substance.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and X17 Online
Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Demi Moore Embarrassed by Public Breakdown, Says Source  —  Having lived in the spotlight for more than three decades, Demi Moore has long crafted her image as a polished, glamorous star.  —  Privately, however, the 49-year-old actress had been unraveling in the months since her November split from husband Ashton Kutcher.
Shelby Grad / L.A. NOW:
‘Soul Train’ creator Don Cornelius dead in apparent suicide  —  “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius was found dead at his Sherman Oaks on home Wednesday morning.  —  Law enforcement sources said police arrived at Cornelius' home around 4 a.m. He apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound …
Walsten / RADAR:
Taylor Armstrong & Daughter Receive Death Threats: FBI Involved  —  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong got several serious death threats on Twitter, Sunday night, and the FBI has been contacted, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.
Discussion: PerezHilton, TVgasm and Right Celebrity
Carrie Dunn / BroadwayWorld.com:
BREAKING NEWS: Samantha Barks To Play Eponine In LES MISERABLES Movie  —  Samantha Barks is set to play Eponine in the film version of Les Miserables - the role she played at the 25th anniversary concert.  —  Cameron Mackintosh announced it live on stage at the Manchester Palace at the end …
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift Loses Les Miserables Eponine Role in Film  —  Les Miserables will be sans Taylor Swift.  —  The country singer will not be playing the coveted role of Eponine in the upcoming film adaptation of the blockbuster Broadway/West End musical after all.
TMZ.com:
‘Home Improvement’ Kid Taran Noah Smith — Arrested for DUI and Drug Possession  —  Taran Noah Smith  —  Busted for Drug Possession  —  Taran Noah Smith, the youngest kid from “Home Improvement,” was arrested early this morning for alleged DUI and possession of drugs — hash, to be specific.
Tony Radar / RADAR:
Eyewitnesses Say Lindsay Lohan Appeared ‘Loaded’ At Chateau Marmont  —  Oh no Linds, say it isn't so!  —  Lindsay Lohan appeared to be under the influence when she was at the Chateau Marmont on Sunday night, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.  —  The Mean Girls star was with friends …
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Stop Me If You've Heard This Before  —  Water is wet …
People.com:
Scarlett Johansson Dating N.Y.C. Ad Exec: Source  —  Scarlett Johansson's rep has brushed off recent rumors that she's dating Kieran Culkin or Justin Bartha - but a source tells PEOPLE that the recent divorcée is now romancing someone for real.  —  The We Bought a Zoo star, 27 …
The Superficial:
Reese Witherspoon Responds To Justin Bieber's ‘Fear’ Remake In The Only Way Possible  —  I make a lot of jokes about Reese Witherspoon - Mostly about her chin and that time she kept showing everyone how huge her labia are. - but at the end of the day, she's really a lot like us.
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Just Jared:
Reese Witherspoon Talks Justin Bieber - Exclusive!
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Emma Roberts Repeatedly Ditched Chord Overstreet Before Breakup  —  Before they officially called it quits, Emma Roberts did everything possible to ice out Chord Overstreet, multiple insiders tells Us Weekly.  —  PHOTOS: Love lives of Glee stars  —  “Emma told Chord he didn't need to spend New Year's with her.
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Drew Barrymore: I'm “in Love” With Fiance's Entire Family  —  Loving the in-laws!  —  Drew Barrymore has a famously rocky family history.  The granddaughter of acting legend John Barrymore, Drew, now 36, filed for emancipation from her mom, Jaid Barrymore, as a young teen; her father, John Drew Barrymore, passed away in 2004.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Travis Fedschun / New Jersey Online:
Hoboken denies film permit for ‘Jersey Shore’ spinoff starring JWoww and Snooki  —  The city of Hoboken has denied a filming request for a “Jersey Shore” spinoff series based in the city.  In a letter posted to the city of Hoboken's website, Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer wrote …
Discussion: Crushable, PerezHilton and Gawker
Jessica Wedemeyer / People.com:
Trace Cyrus Isn't Rushing Down the Aisle with Brenda Song  —  Trace Cyrus has his perfect wedding day in mind - but that doesn't mean he'll get his wish in the end.  —  “I want to have a Vegas wedding,” Miley Cyrus's older brother, who popped the question to The Social Network actress Brenda Song in October, tells PEOPLE.
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
PIC: Avril Lavigne, Brody Jenner Reunite for Happy Night Out  —  Parting was too painful for Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner.  —  Despite their breakup earlier this month, the duo — smiling brightly — were spotted hitting the town together in West Hollywood on Monday night.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Harry Potter Prefers A Hairy Twatter  —  Doesn't it seem like just yesterday the media was asking a young Daniel Radcliffe what kind of Legos he likes to play with (or whatever) and now the media is asking him about how he likes his coochie.  They grow up so fast.
TMZ.com:
Simon Cowell — I'm Not Finished With Paula Abdul  —  I'm Not Finished With Paula Abdul  —  Simon Cowell says he's still close with Paula Abdul — even though he just fired her ass — and plans to work with her again in the very near future.  —  Cowell just released a statement about the bloodbath at …
Discussion: Reuters
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Ann Oldenburg / USA Today:
Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul: Still ‘friends’
Discussion: PerezHilton
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Stephen Amell Is Green Arrow: Lands Title Role In CW Drama Pilot ‘Arrow’  —  CW Picks Up 3 More Drama Pilots, Including J.J. Abrams & Mark Schwahn's ‘Shelter’  —  EXCLUSIVE: One of the highest-profile young lead roles this pilot season has gone to Stephen Amell.
 
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Tim Kenneally / The Wrap:
CW Picks Up J.J. Abrams Drama, Two Other Pilots
Discussion: Starpulse
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Katy Perry in Talks With Paramount For 3D Movie (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared and Gossip Cop
Access Hollywood:
Sarah Michelle Gellar's ‘Ringer’ Amps Up The Drama For Midseason Return
Discussion: PerezHilton
Jeremy Kay / screendaily.com:
Vera Farmiga to play Fleetwood Mac singer in The Drummer
Discussion: PerezHilton and Oh No They Didn't!
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Justin Timberlake Lands ‘Trouble With The Curve’
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Hasbro's ‘Candy Land’ Lands With Adam Sandler
The Superficial:
Here's Steve-O & Elisabetta Canalis Sucking Face
 Earlier Picks: 
Perez Hilton:
Gossip Girl 100th Episode Shocker!!! What The Hell Happened Last Night?!
Discussion: omg!
Andrea Lavinthal / Us Weekly:
Exclusive: Kim Kardashian's New Hair Color: All the Details!
Marco / X17 Online:
HEIDI KLUM THANKS FANS FOR SUPPORT FOLLOWING HER SPLIT FROM SEAL
Discussion: omg!
NY Daily News:
Lea Michele flirts with glee at SAG party as date Jonathan Groff keeps track of her purse
Discussion: Gawker and Queerty
TMZ.com:
Super Bowl Stage Is Vogue'd OUT
Discussion: omg!
Simon Perry / People.com:
William & Kate's Patter of Little Feet: A Cocker Spaniel
Discussion: Celebuzz and msnbc.com
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Adam B. Vary / Variety:
The Blair Witch Project cast requests retroactive residuals and “meaningful consultation” on future projects, after Lionsgate and Blumhouse announced a reboot

Tariq Panja / New York Times:
Sources: FIFA is close to giving Apple the global rights for its 2025 World Cup-style soccer competition in the US, likely for ~25% of FIFA's first $4B estimate

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Spotify reports Q1 revenue up 20% YoY to €3.6B, MAUs up 19% YoY to 615M, below 617.9M est., subscribers up 14% YoY to 239M, and a €168M operating income

 
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