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3:00 PM ET, February 24, 2012

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Us Weekly:
Exclusive: Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel's Wedding: Ring, Dress and Date Details!  —  Don't count on a long engagement for Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel.  —  After nearly five on-and-off (and sometimes rocky!) years together, the recently engaged twosome plan to tie the knot later this year, an insider tells Us Weekly.
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Jessica / INF Daily:
Pics!  Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model Kate Upton Wears Super Low Cut, Cleavage-Baring Top!  —  Is there anything better than running into a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover girl on sunny afternoon?  Sure, but it involves multiple winning lottery tickets and enough Cristal to drink yourself under the table.
Discussion: DrunkenStepfather
Jessica / INF Daily:
Pics!  Jessica Biel Visits Justin Timberlake Sans Engagement Ring  —  Jessica Biel visited fiance Justin Timberlake on the set of his latest film Inside Llewyn Davis in Manhattan... and yet there was no sign of an engagement ring on her hand.  What's the deal Jess?
Discussion: omg!
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Justin Timberlake doesn't want Jessica Biel to wear her engagement ring, of course  —  The last we heard from Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's Engagement of Secrets, they were allegedly fighting tooth and nail over their prenup.  Biel allegedly wanted to get paid $500,000 if (and when) …
Jessica / INF Daily:   Pics! Sexy Bearded Justin Timberlake on the Inside Llewyn Davis Set!
Jessica / INF Daily:
Exclusive Pics! Super Pregnant Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson Head Into Medical Building
Gerard Butler / TMZ.com:
In Rehab  —  Gerard Butler is being treated for substance abuse at the Betty Ford Center ... TMZ has learned.  —  Butler's problems were triggered by the physical demands of shooting “300” in 2006.  We're told the actor began struggling with pain management, and the problem became exacerbated while filming …
Tony Radar / RADAR:
Renowned Physicist Stephen Hawking Frequents Sex Clubs  —  Mark this in your book of bizarre celebrity sightings.  —  Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking is somewhat of a regular at a Devore, California sex club, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.  —  According to a source …
Discussion: Dlisted and World Of Wonder
omg!:
Sacha Baron Cohen “Upset” He Can't Attend Oscars in Costume  —  No fun!  —  As reported Thursday, Sacha Baron Cohen is still a welcome guest at Sunday's Academy Awards — just not as the General, the despotic ruler he plays in upcoming comedy The Dictator.  —  PHOTOS: Oscar nominees' awkward past roles
Discussion: PerezHilton and Yeeeah!
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E! Online:
Chris Brown & Rihanna Reuniting on American Idol?!  —  Jason Merritt/Getty Images; John Shearer/WireImage  —  American Idol producers are in talks with Chris Brown and Rihanna about possibly performing together on the show this season, a source close to the situation exclusively tells E! News.
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Jen Heger / RADAR:
Jay-Z ‘Deeply Disappointed’ That Rihanna Is Hooking Up With Chris Brown
Discussion: PerezHilton and CONCRETELOOP.COM
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Paris Hilton's “Drunk Text” Music Video: You Gotta See (And Hear) It to Believe It!  —  If you were one of the many music fans whose listening sensibilities were seriously affronted by Paris Hilton's first stab at a singing career, fear not.  —  Because while the heiress does a lot of things …
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Dancing With the Stars Wants Giuliana Rancic: Will She Go for It?!  —  We were wondering when the Dancing With the Stars casting ideas would start pouring in!  —  Around this time every year, the rumors start as to which celebrities would love to do the show and who ABC would really love to have onboard.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and The Wrap
Sandy Schaefer / Screen Rant:
New ‘Avengers’ Images: Superheroes United & Angry Hulk … Marvel has already hooked steadfast comic book fans to go and see Joss Whedon's The Avengers when it hits theaters this May.  Of course, that doesn't mean the studio is planning to slow down on the promotional campaign …
TMZ.com:
Dr. Conrad Murray Denied Freedom During Manslaughter Appeal  —  DR. CONRAD MURRAY  —  Denied Freedom  —  During Manslaughter Appeal  —  Dr. Conrad Murray was just shot down by a judge, denying him bail while he appeals his manslaughter conviction in the death of Michael Jackson.
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber Has Issues with Beavers  —  Has Issues With Beavers  —  Justin Bieber is pissed over a Beaver ... TMZ has learned.  —  Let us explain.  A company called RC3 has created a mobile app called Joustin' Beaver.  The app is a cartoon game, in which the user floats down a river, defending Joustin' from the phot-hogs.
Discussion: Digital Spy and Starpulse
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown — Accused of Drive-By Phone Robbery  —  Accused of Drive-By  —  Phone Robbery  —  Chris Brown has been accused of angrily snatching some girl's iPhone outside a nightclub in Miami this weekend ... and driving off with it — law enforcement tells TMZ.
Discussion: Yeeeah!, omg!, X17 Online and Sandra Rose
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Marco / X17 Online:
KIM KARDASHIAN SPORTS HAREM CHIC  —  Kim Kardashian rocked a drapy, Harem-style skirt and strappy black platforms while heading to the nail salon in Beverly Hills.  —  The curvy 31-year-old reality star put so much effort into getting her wardrobe together that she forgot to do her hair!
Discussion: INF Daily
Christine / CONCRETELOOP.COM:
TWITTER LOOP: TYRA BANKS GRADUATES FROM HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL  —  After attending Harvard Business School, model/former television Tyra Banks has finally graduated from the Ivy League school's Owner/President Management Program, a three-year, three-week increment program that helps successful entrepreneurs …
Bruna Nessif / E! Online:
Aretha Franklin Responds to Media Speculation on Missing Whitney Houston's Funeral: “Stop the BS”  —  Michael Buckner/Getty Images; Bryan Bedder/Getty Images  —  Don't mess with Aretha Franklin, people.  —  Even after the music legend explained her absence at Whitney Houston's funeral …
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Rene Lynch / Los Angeles Times:
National Enquirer casket photo: Whitney Houston funeral home reacts
Discussion: Digital Spy and Fox News
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Friday Night Lights’ Alum to Star in CW's 'Hunger Games'-ish Pilot  —  Aimee Teegarden will star in “The Selection,” based on the upcoming books by Kiera Cass.  —  Aimee Teegarden  —  Clear eyes, full hearts and hopefully Aimee Teegarden can't lose.  —  The Friday Night Lights alum …
Discussion: TV Fanatic
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
CW Castings: Robert Knepper To Co-Star In ‘Cult’, Aimee Teegarden Gets ‘Selection’ Lead
Discussion: TV Fanatic
 
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Tim Masters / BBC:
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Marco / X17 Online:
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