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3:30 PM ET, February 17, 2012

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 Top News: 
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Ray J Breaks Silence on Whitney Houston's Death  —  Six days after Whitney Houston was found dead in her hotel room, the singer's on-again, off-again boyfriend Ray J has finally spoken.  —  “Over the past few days, I've tried to process the emptiness that I am experiencing.
Discussion: omg!, X17 Online and Digital Spy
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TMZ.com:
Ray J to Whitney Houston: ‘I Miss You So Much!’  —  ‘I Miss You So Much!’  —  Ray J has broken his silence on Whitney Houston's death, saying, “Over the past few days, I've tried to process the emptiness that I am experiencing.  What my heart feels cannot be expressed in words.
Discussion: ABCNEWS, Bauer-Griffin, omg! and Bossip
Christine Kearney / Reuters:
Stars line up to perform at Whitney Houston's funeral
Discussion: TMZ.com and omg!
Rennie Dyball / People.com:
Aretha Franklin Remembers Whitney Houston - In Her Own Words
Discussion: PerezHilton
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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Marco / X17 Online:
JENNIFER ANISTON HITS THE WANDERLUST RED CARPET WITH BEAU JUSTIN THEROUX  —  Jennifer Aniston looked primped to perfection on the red carpet for her newest flick Wanderlust co-starring her real life love, Justin Theroux ... who looked dashing at the LA event.
Discussion: omg!
The Superficial:
Here's Chris Brown Partying With Some Rough Looking Strippers That Aren't His Girlfriend  —  And of course the white girl's the one wiping her ass on the glass.  We truly are the master race.  —  Here's Chris Brown partying with what I can only assume were the only strippers he could get a hold …
Discussion: DrunkenStepfather, PerezHilton and omg!
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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.
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.”
Jessica / INF Daily:
Pics!  Angelina Jolie's Bold Gown at Paris Red Carpet Premiere!  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrived in Paris for the big In The Land of Blood and Honey premiere last night.  Angie looked gorgeous - and not like she's carrying those twin boys like all the tabs claim.
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.
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
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Aaron Parsley / People.com:
Is Janet Jackson Joining The X Factor?
Discussion: Socialite Life
Amelia Proud / Daily Mail:
'I don't need photoshop!'  Coco bares her bikini body without any help from an airbrush  —  Even for the most genetically blessed celebrities and models, the airbrush had become a necessary tool for creating a flawless finished image.  —  Especially when flesh is displayed; or a waist needs to be nipped and tucked by a few inches.
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: omg! and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Nick Cannon Health Issues — 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: omg!, X17 Online and Associated Press
Jessica / INF Daily:
Pics!  Candice Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes, & Erin Heatherton Run Around in Their Underwear at Alex Rodriguez's House  —  Let's get your Friday started off right!  Though to be fair, these pictures could make even a Monday pretty great.  —  INF Daily's Miami photogs caught …
Discussion: DrunkenStepfather
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
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 
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Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Warner Bros Plans More ‘I Am Legend’ With Will Smith
Discussion: I Watch Stuff
Baz Bamigboye / Daily Mail:
How Whitney lost her dazzling voice because of her ‘extra-curricular activities’
Discussion: PerezHilton
Starpulse:
Women Want To Cheat On Their Partners With Ryan Reynolds & Ryan Gosling
Discussion: Celebs.com
Stephanie / X17 Online:
ROBERT PATTINSON TOUCHES DOWN IN BERLIN
Discussion: Reuters and PerezHilton
E! Online:
Josh Duhamel Not Coming Back for Transformers 4: Is Anyone?!
Discussion: Us Weekly and PerezHilton
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Dianna Agron, Sebastian Stan Back On!
Laura Hertzfeld / EW.com:
Jennifer Aniston to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Discussion: PerezHilton
omg!:
Reese Witherspoon Changed Six Times Before Meeting Kate Middleton
Discussion: X17 Online
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Starpulse:
Jude Law Caught Off Guard By Robert Downey Jr. Baby News
Discussion: Socialite Life
Just Jared:
Kids' Choice Awards 2012 Nominations List!
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
The Superficial:
Khloe Kardashian Basically Admits She Has No Clue Who Her Real Dad Is
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
The CW Finds Its Beauty: 'Smallville's Kristin Kreuk To Star In ‘Beauty & The Beast’ Pilot
MediaTakeOut.com™ 2012:
MTO WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Kim Kardashian's PUBLICIST . . . Arranges A Date With Her . . . And NBA Star JEREMY LIN!!!
 

 
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Netflix agrees to buy WBD's studios and streaming business in an $82.7B cash-and-stock deal; the transaction is expected to close after Q3 2026

The Guardian:
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands exit Eurovision after Israel received an all-clear to compete; the BBC and Germany's SWR plan to participate

Foo Yun Chee / Reuters:
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