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4:45 PM ET, April 12, 2012

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Jason Gay / Vogue.com:
Scarlett Johansson: Back in Stride  —  After enduring heartache and a painful invasion of privacy, Scarlett Johansson is now having the time of her life.  The blonde Venus talks to Jason Gay about her high-flying movie role and surprising new romance.  —  Scarlett Johansson is crying and holding a knife.
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Scarlett Johansson: I'm Still Not Over “Horrible” Ryan Reynolds Split  —  Love takes time to heal — just ask Scarlett Johansson.  —  Although the Avengers actress, 27, has dated other men after her late 2010 divorce from Ryan Reynolds — including Sean Penn and, currently, NYC ad exec Nate Naylor …
Discussion: LA Rag Mag, Bossip and Celeb Gossip …
Sharon Waxman / The Wrap:
Joe Eszterhas Explodes at Mel Gibson: ‘You Hate Jews’ (Exclusive)  —  Hollywood screenwriter Joe Eszterhas is accusing Mel Gibson, his recent collaborator on a movie about Jewish revolt, of “hating Jews” and using him to deflect his anti-Semitic reputation.
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Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Mel Gibson Responds To Joe Eszterhas: EXCLUSIVE  —  Warner Bros Cools On ‘Judah Maccabee’ Script; Will Mel Gibson Go Indie Route?  —  EXCLUSIVE: Mel Gibson has just responded with a letter to screenwriter Joe Eszterhas.  It addresses the 9-page memo that Eszterhas delivered to Gibson alleging …
Discussion: Dlisted and AfterElton.com
Lindsay Silberman / omg!:
Maccabees Screenwriter Claims Mel Gibson “Hates Jews,” Planned To Have Ex-Girlfriend Killed
Discussion: TMZ.com and PerezHilton
David Samuels / The Atlantic Online:
American Mozart  —  INTENSE, EMOTIONAL, AND FREQUENTLY OUT OF CONTROL, THE HIP-HOP SUPERSTAR KANYE WEST ALLOWED HIS ANTICS TO TURN HIM INTO A NATIONAL JOKE AND TO EARN HIM THE CRITICISM OF TWO AMERICAN PRESIDENTS.  WOULD A MASSIVE CONCERT TOUR WITH HIS FRIEND AND RIVAL JAY-Z OFFER THE TROUBLED RAPPER A TASTE OF REDEMPTION—OR DISASTER?
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Josh Grossberg / E! Online:
President Obama: Kanye West Still a “Jackass,” Likes Jay-Z Better  —  It doesn't sound like Kanye West is going to score an invitation to the White House anytime soon.  —  After Barack Obama let slip before an interview with ABC's Nightline two years ago that he thought the rapper was a …
TMZ.com:
Kim & Khloe Kardashian — INSANE Road Rage Standoff in Middle of L.A. Street  —  KIM & KHLOE KARDASHIAN  —  INSANE Road Rage Standoff  —  in Middle of L.A. Street  —  Kim and Khloe Kardashian furiously jumped out of their car yesterday in the middle of a busy L.A. street …
Discussion: The Blemish
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Stephanie / X17 Online:
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Kim And Khloe Kardashian Take Charge Against Reckless Driver
Discussion: PerezHilton
The Superficial:
Courtney Love: 'Dave Grohl Banged Frances Bean Because He's Sexually Obsessed With Kurt Cobain'  —  If Courtney Love hasn't fully alienated herself from her daughter Frances Bean, this should probably do it.  In a new Twitter rant, screencapped by Gawker and well worth a click …
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Michael Musto / La Daily Musto:
Paul Iacono's Coming Out Interview  —  As I mentioned here yesterday, Paul Iacono is the 23-year-old actor from MTV's The Hard Times of RJ Berger.  He's also in some short plays, a new MTV show—and he's a gay role model!  —  Here's our interview from earlier today in which Paul came out:
Guns N' Roses / Facebook:
Axl's letter to The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Guns N' Roses Fans and Whom It May Concern  —  To: The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Guns N' Roses Fans and Whom It May Concern,  —  When the nominations for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame were first announced I had mixed emotions but …
Discussion: Stereogum and The Wrap
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Randall Roberts / Pop & Hiss:
Axl Rose pens letter to Rock Hall: won't attend, declines induction
Discussion: Gawker and msnbc.com
Nekesa Mumbi Moody / Associated Press:
Axl Rose declines induction into Rock Hall
Discussion: PerezHilton, TMZ.com and Reuters
Jessica / INF Daily:
Hot Pics!  Miley Cyrus Shows Off Her Bare Midriff While Running Runs Errands!  —  Miley Cyrus recently got into some trouble over her recommendation that everyone go gluten free for a week - but clearly the diet is really working for her.  —  Miley claims her newly super fit and svelte bod …
Discussion: DrunkenStepfather
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Pregnant Jessica Simpson “Loving This Moment” Before Giving Birth  —  It's the final countdown for the birth of Jessica Simpson's daughter — and though it's been almost two weeks since the 31-year-old star has been seen out and about, she's in great spirits.
Discussion: Crushable and The Hollywood Gossip
People.com:
Johnny Depp & Marilyn Manson Rock Out in Los Angeles (VIDEO)  —  Johnny Depp is one of the world's great movie stars.  But he can play the role of rock star pretty convincingly, too.  —  The actor, 48, grabbed his guitar and joined Marilyn Manson on stage Wednesday night for a rollicking performance …
Discussion: PopSugar
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Ridley Scott Drafts Brad Pitt And Javier Bardem For ‘The Counselor,’ With Fox Circling  —  EXCLUSIVE: Back in February, Deadline revealed that Ridley Scott was aiming high for a nemesis to play alongside Michael Fassbender in The Counselor, with Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem on the wish list.
Discussion: Just Jared
Access Hollywood:
Adam Levine Flattered By Jennifer Love Hewitt's Flirting  —  LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Newly single Adam Levine doesn't mind when the ladies flirt with him!  —  Access Hollywood caught up with “The Voice” coach after Tuesday's show, where he chimed in Jennifer Love Hewitt's recent suggestion that they would make a good couple.
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The Superficial:   Jennifer Love Hewitt Moved On To Maksim Chmerkovskiy Already
TMZ.com:
Marc Anthony Files For Divorce From Jennifer Lopez  — Seal Files Response in Heidi Klum Divorce — Assets Bone of Contention  — Ruben Studdard Divorces Like a CHAMP ... with Ironclad Prenup  —  13  —  See More  —  John Langley, Celebrity Justice, Exclusive, Celebrity Divorce
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Anya / People.com:
Edie Falco: My Kids Think Everyone Is Adopted
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The Superficial:
It's Hayden Panettiere In a Bikini
Len / X17 Online:
THE STARS STEP OUT IN STYLE FOR THE AVENGERS PREMIERE
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Gerard Butler ROCKS OUT Manhattan Club ... with Help from Oasis [VIDEO]
Liz Raftery / People.com:
Chloe Moretz's Family Keeps Her Out of the Dating Pool
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TMZ.com:
‘Hunger Games’ Star — U.S. Should LOWER Boozing Age to 18
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ComingSoon.net:
A First Look at Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in Serena
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Hanh Nguyen / omg!:
Denise Richards to Reunite With Ex Charlie Sheen on Anger Management
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Cindy Adams / New York Post:
Strange fate for Kim gifts
Discussion: Us Weekly
People.com:
Chris Noth Is Married
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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