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11:30 AM ET, February 17, 2012

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People.com:
Kevin Costner to Speak at Whitney Houston's Funeral: Source  —  Kevin Costner, the leading man who costarred with Whitney Houston in her greatest movie hit, The Bodyguard, is planning to speak at her funeral this weekend, a family source tells PEOPLE.  —  In addition, both Aretha Franklin …
Discussion: The Wrap and PerezHilton
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Rennie Dyball / People.com:
Aretha Franklin Remembers Whitney Houston - In Her Own Words
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TMZ.com:
Whitney Houston — Private Viewing Set for TOMORROW
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Hollie McKay / Fox News:   Bobby Brown won't attend Whitney Houston's funeral, will perform with New Edition instead
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown — Don't Tell ANYONE I Was at Rihanna's Birthday  —  Don't Tell ANYONE  —  I Was at Rihanna's Birthday  —  Chris Brown was so paranoid about keeping his attendance at Rihanna's birthday party a big fat secret — he actually tried to FORCE partygoers to sign confidentiality agreements ... TMZ has learned.
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Chris Brown: I Would NEVER Joke About Beating Women
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Say What?! Chris Brown's Shocking Pick-Up Line
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Us Weekly:
Chris Brown's New Pickup Line: “I Promise I Won't Beat You”
New York Post:
Colbert tops show for mom  —  Stephen Colbert shut down his late-night comedy show this week for his ailing 91-year-old mother, sources close to the show said yesterday.  —  The actor caused a stir yesterday when he said only that he was canceling the shows due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
People.com:
Marcia Gay Harden Files for Divorce  —  Marcia Gay Harden and Thaddaeus Scheel in 2009  —  Marcia Gay Harden has decided to end her marriage.  —  After 15 years of marriage, the Oscar winning actress has filed for divorce from her husband, Thaddaeus Scheel, her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.
Shirley Halperin / Hollywood Reporter:
Janet Jackson in Preliminary Talks to Join ‘The X Factor’  —  Sources tell THR that the pop icon has expressed interest in the show, but discussions are still in the early stages.  —  Could Janet Jackson be joining The X Factor?  —  Just one week after The Hollywood Reporter broke news …
Discussion: Gossip Cop
TMZ.com:
Bobby Brown — ‘You Have to Move On Sometimes’ [VIDEO]  —  ‘You Have to  —  Move On Sometimes’ [VIDEO]  —  Bobby Brown gave an emotional tribute to Whitney Houston during a New Edition concert in Mississippi last night ... and then he totally RUINED the moment.
Discussion: PerezHilton and omg!
Sharon Waxman / The Wrap:
‘Voice’ Judges All Returning for 3rd Season — in the Fall (Exclusive)  —  All four “Voice” judges will return to the NBC hit for a third season that will air — for the first time — in the fall, TheWrap has learned.  —  TheWrap reported previously that Christina Aguilera had agreed to return for $10 million for the season.
Michael K / Dlisted:
Mimi From The Drew Carey Show Lives!  —  If one of Brit Brit's Cheetolings was a girl, this would be them right now.  —  Most of you have already laughed, weeped and come up with a plan to spike the water system with birth control pills after watching the glorious mess that is Honey Boo-Boo Chile …
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AndersonCooper.com:
New ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ Controversy & Star of ‘NY Ink,’ Ami James
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The Superficial:
Khloe Kardashian Basically Admits She Has No Clue Who Her Real Dad Is  —  In new interview with Hot 97 yesterday, Khloe Kardashian basically admits she doesn't know who her biological father is, so consider the stage officially set for that extra-special Keeping Up With The Kardashians episode Kris Jenner …
TMZ.com:
Nick Cannon — Quitting Radio Gig After Blood Clots Found in Lungs  —  Quitting Morning Radio Gig  —  After Blood Clots Found in Lungs  —  Nick Cannon says he could die if he doesn't pump the brakes on his career ... and the first step is quitting his gig on a NY morning radio show.
Discussion: Associated Press
Starpulse:
Jude Law Caught Off Guard By Robert Downey Jr. Baby News … Actor Jude Law will be rushing to congratulate Robert Downey Jr. on his new baby boy after discovering his Sherlock Holmes co-star had become a dad again from a reporter in Japan.  —  Downey, Jr.'s producer wife Susan gave birth …
Discussion: Socialite Life
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Jessica Simpson Is Bringing High Fashion to the Biggest Loser  —  Jessica Simpson has a special treat for one lucky Biggest Loser contestant who's been working hard at weight loss: a shopping spree with her!  —  The expectant mom will drop by the NBC show on March 13 to reward …
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston Widens Hips With Fashion-Forward Dress  —  Jennifer Aniston is finally having fun with fashion!  —  The 43-year-old actress retired her collection of LBDs Thursday night at the Westwood, Calif. premiere of her new movie Wanderlust.  Joined by costar Paul Rudd, Aniston wore head-to-toe Tom Ford.
Discussion: PopSugar
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Reese Witherspoon Changed Six Times Before Meeting Kate Middleton  —  When Reese Witherspoon learned she'd be meeting the most fashionable woman in the world — and a royal, no less! — she was understandably nervous.  —  On Friday's episode of Ellen, the 35-year-old This Means War star recalled …
Discussion: X17 Online
AJ Grey / 411mania.com:
Adele Sex Tape Hitting the Internet?  —  So says a paparazzi...  A purported sex tape of Adele is allegedly hitting the internet tomorrow.  A French website reports that paparazzo Jean Claude Elfassi has announced on his blog that he will broadcast uncensored images from the tape on Friday.
 
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Cele|bitchy:
Kobe Bryant gave wife he's divorcing ‘a car or a very expensive necklace’ for V-Day
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SXB / RADAR:
Whitney Houston Visited Doctors THREE Times In Eight Days Before She Died
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Jason Bateman Welcomes Daughter Maple Sylvie
Jessica / INF Daily:
Pics! Hottie Mommy Doutzen Kroes Shows Off Her Post Baby Body in Teeny Bikini
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Jada Pinkett Smith Dedicates New Love Song to Will Smith
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Holly Thomas / Daily Mail:
That's some Valentine's kiss!  Jennifer Lopez poses for sexy snap with her boyfriend to celebrate romantic day
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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

Louis Staples / Rolling Stone:
Ahead of the Eurovision finals on May 11, tensions over the Israel-Gaza war complicate the organizers' efforts to maintain an appearance of political neutrality

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

 
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