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12:45 PM ET, April 12, 2012

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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  —  Here we go again: Mel Gibson has been accused of “hating Jews” by screenwriter Joe Eszterhas in a letter obtained by The Wrap.  —  Eszterhas had been working with Gibson on a script for The Maccabees …
Perez Hilton:   Mel Gibson Celebrates John Lennon's Death? Nasty Claims Made, Mel Responds!
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.
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
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Nekesa Mumbi Moody / Associated Press:
Axl Rose declines induction into Rock Hall
Discussion: PerezHilton, TMZ.com and Reuters
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:
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Marc Anthony Files for Divorce from Jennifer Lopez  —  Marc Anthony is making his split from Jennifer Lopez official.  —  The musician, 43, filed for divorce on April 9 from the American Idol judge, 42, according to documents filed at Los Angeles Superior Court.
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The Superficial:   Courtney Love: 'Dave Grohl Banged Frances Bean Because He's Sexually Obsessed With Kurt Cobain'
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
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
Anya / People.com:
Meet Hawkins Crawford Romo  —  First family photo!  —  After welcoming their son Hawkins on Monday evening, Tony Romo and his wife Candice Crawford snuggle up to their baby boy — swaddled in the traditional hospital blanket and hat — for a sweet snapshot.
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Alan Peppard / Pop Culture Blog:
Peppard: First Photo of Candice and Tony Romo's baby, Hawkins Crawford Romo
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com/hollywood:
ABC Keeps ‘General Hospital’ On, Cancels ‘The Revolution’, Adds ‘GMA’ Afternoon Show For Summer  —  EXCLUSIVE: Soap fans can rejoice — I've learned that ABC will keep its only remaining daytime drama General Hospital on the air while canceling freshman talk show The Revolution.
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?
Discussion: !! omg blog !! and The Corsair
Stephanie / X17 Online:
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - KIM AND KHLOE KARDASHIAN TAKE CHARGE AGAINST RECKLESS DRIVER  —  Dealing with LA traffic is bad enough, but when Kim and Khloe Kardashian were nearly hit by an overzealous driver, they confronted the problem head-on!  —  While the sisters were busy filming their reality show …
Discussion: TMZ.com
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THE AVENGERS' CHRIS EVANS: JUST YOUR AVERAGE BEER-SWILLING, BABE-LOVING BUDDHIST  —  The 30-year-old Bud Light-chugging, Beantown-bred star of The Avengers is widely perceived as the ultimate guy's guy.  But beneath the bro persona lies a serious student of Buddhism, an unrepentant song-and-dance man …
 
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Jessica / INF Daily:
Hot Pics! Miley Cyrus Shows Off Her Bare Midriff While Running Runs Errands!
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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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Rachel Abrams / Variety:
Wahlberg in early talks for Grisham's ‘The Partner’
Hanh Nguyen / omg!:
Denise Richards to Reunite With Ex Charlie Sheen on Anger Management
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Beth Anne Macaluso / Us Weekly:
Petra Nemcova, Fiance Jamie Belman Call It Quits
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
See Brad Pitt, Age 14, in Dorky Basketball Team Photo
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People.com:
Chris Noth Is Married
Rachel Felder / New York Times:
A He-Wax for Him  —  YEARS after the word “metrosexual” …
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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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