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TMZ.com:
MCA Adam Yauch Dead — Beastie Boys Rapper Dies at 47  —  11:30 AM PT — MCA's publicist just released a statement, writing, “It is with great sadness that we confirm that musician, rapper, activist and director Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch ... passed away in his native New York City this morning after a near-three-year battle with cancer.
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Rolling Stone:
Beastie Boys Co-Founder Adam Yauch Dead at 48  —  Influential rapper was diagonosed with cancer in 2009  —  Adam Yauch, one-third of the pioneering hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, has died at the age of 48, Rolling Stone has learned.  Yauch, also known as MCA, had been in treatment for cancer since 2009.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Photo Boy / The Superficial:
Courtney Love Had a Batsh*t Art Show, Will No Longer Profit From Kurt Cobain  —  It's probably no great feat for a 19-year-old to outwit their insane, drug addict mother (heroin-crumb trail into a cage works everytime), but Frances Bean Cobain did exactly that by getting Courtney Love …
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Cindy Adams / New York Post:
Kurt Cobain's daughter gets control of his name, image over rocker mom Courtney Love  —  Kurt Cobain's teenage daughter wrested control of the late rocker's image, likeness and publicity, after a making a multi-million-dollar loan to her cash-strapped mom, Courtney Love, according to a published report.
Daily Mail:
Shock superseding talent: Courtney Love covers wedding dress in obscenities in embarrassing attempt to launch art career
Discussion: PerezHilton and Socialite Life
TMZ.com:
Kris Humphries' Media Whorishness Keeping Kim Kardashian Divorce Alive  —  Kris' Media Whoring Is Keeping Divorce Alive  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kris Humphries is the opposite of upset over his divorce from Kim Kardashian — he's loving the attention ... so says Kim's lawyer.
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
American Idol: Skylar Laine Is ‘Really Relieved’ to Be Eliminated  —  Skylar Laine gave it her all on Wednesday night's American Idol, but when she was sent home over Hollie Cavanagh during Tuesday's elimination, there were no tears shed.  —  “I'm just really relieved right now,” Laine, 18, told PEOPLE with a smile.
Discussion: Digital Spy
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Nicole Karlis / omg!:
Carrie Underwood: I'm Sad Skylar Laine Was Eliminated On ‘American Idol’
Discussion: PerezHilton
Lesley Messer / People.com:
Jessica Simpson's Fiancé Is the ‘Best Dad’  —  Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson welcomed their daughter Maxwell Drew on Tuesday morning, and according to a source, the baby is already a daddy's girl.  —  “Eric is amazing.  He is involved with every single thing, and Maxwell adores him,” the source says.
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Kellan Lutz, Spencer Locke to Play Tarzan and Jane in Motion-Capture Movie  —  The Twilight star and Resident Evil actress will topline what will be a performance-capture 3D adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs jungle story.  —  Constantin Film's Tarzan movie has been quietly been in development …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Gossip Cop
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Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:   'Twilight Saga's Kellan Lutz To Play Tarzan In Constantin Movie
NY Daily News:
Linda Evangelista says former French flame Francois-Henri Pinault told her to ‘terminate’ her pregnancy  —  The supermodel is trying to shake $46,000 a month in child support from her ex  —  Linda Evangelista arrives at Family Court in Manhattan  —  When supermodel Linda Evangelista broke …
Kristin Boehm / People.com:
Chris Harrison, Wife Gwen Are Splitting  —  The Bachelor host Chris Harrison and his wife of 18 years, Gwen, are announcing their separation “after much heartfelt consideration,” the couple tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  “Though we have made this incredibly difficult decision to separate …
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In Touch Weekly Magazine:   Exclusive: Bachelor Host Chris Harrison Splits From Wife
Jen Heger / RADAR:
Lindsay Lohan Assault Investigation Almost Complete, Source Says There's Compelling Evidence To Charge LiLo  —  The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office hasn't received the Lindsay Lohan assault case yet, but detectives are wrapping up the investigation, and sources connected …
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lopez Promotes Boyfriend Casper Smart to Choreographer for World Tour  —  Being the boss' boy-toy certainly has its perks.  —  At a press conference Monday to announce her upcoming world tour with Enrique Iglesias and Wisin Y Yandel, Jennifer Lopez, 42, announced her boyfriend …
A. O. Scott / New York Times:
Superheroes, Super Battles, Super Egos  —  Robert Downey Jr. in ‘The Avengers,’ Directed by Joss Whedon  —  From left, Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson in “The Avengers.”  More Photos »  —  Scientists estimate that we reached Peak Superhero in the summer of 2008 …
Discussion: msnbc.com, Deadline.com and Gossip Cop
TMZ.com:
You Destroyed My Mansion, DEADBEAT!!!  —  Kevin Federline is an inconsiderate homewrecker ... so says his former landlord ... who claims K-Fed trashed his L.A. mansion ... and then screwed him out of rent money.  —  Federleezy is being sued by Joseph Malek ... who claims Britney's ex moved …
TMZ.com:
Halle Berry's Ex Wants A FORTUNE From Her  —  HALLE BERRY'S EX  —  Wants A FORTUNE  —  In Child Support  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Gabriel Aubry is asking the judge in his custody war with Halle Berry for a half a million bucks in attorney's fees, and $20,000 a month in child support, TMZ has learned.
Jessica / INF Daily:
Pics!  Lindsay Lohan Wears Frumpy Yellow Windbreaker, Maybe Back With Samantha Ronson  —  You know the height of fashion is matching your boots to your hair.  Especially when you're a redhead.  But really, that's not the worst thing about Lindsay Lohan's outfit: it's her yellow windbreaker.
Discussion: DrunkenStepfather
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MY GROOMING RITUAL: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE  —  The multitalented superstar reveals his distaste for excessive hair product, his 'stache secret, and his passion for electric toothbrushes.  —  Secret to Staying Fresh-Faced  —  “Kiehl's always makes good stuff, and I like their Facial Fuel because it's simple and clean.
TMZ.com:
Tiger Woods — I Don't Use Condos Anymore  —  I Don't Use Condos Anymore  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Wanna buy an AMAZING beachfront property?  Do you also have A LOT of bleach?  Then you might be interested in Tiger Woods' crash pad in Orange County, CA ... 'cause it's officially on the market.
Discussion: Bossip
Liz Raftery / People.com:
Rob Lowe to Play Casey Anthony Lawyer in Lifetime Movie  —  Rob Lowe is returning to Lifetime - this time to portray a lawyer in an upcoming TV movie about last summer's Casey Anthony trial.  —  The Parks and Recreation star, 48, who previously played Drew Peterson in the Lifetime movie Drew Peterson …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
People.com:
Andrew Garfield Gets Some Lip Service from Emma Stone  —  A fan of Fresh skincare, Emma Stone recently brought beau Andrew Garfield into an N.Y.C. location to try the beauty line's Sugar Lip Treatment to help with his chapped lips.  —  “They were holding hands and were very affectionate,” an onlooker tells PEOPLE.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Developing ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ as Acting Vehicle (Exclusive)  —  Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the playwright behind Broadway's “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” is coming on board to write the script.  —  Joseph Gordon-Levitt is developing with an eye to star in Warner Bros.' remake of Little Shop of Horrors.
Nancy Dillon / NY Daily News:
Mom accused of having sex with teenage son hadn't seen him for 15 years, hunted him down on Facebook  —  Woman made sex tape with 16-year-old son, sent him nude photos  —  Mistie Atkinson, 32, of northern California, accused of having sex with her estranged 16-year-old son after contacting him on Facebook.
Discussion: Gawker, Bossip and kenneth in the
 
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Dominic Patten / Deadline.com:
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
Robert Pattinson, Guy Pearce steer ‘Rover’
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Dave Itzkoff / ArtsBeat:
Anjelica Huston Performs ‘September Song’ in Her ‘Smash’ Singing Debut
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Kate Upton's Topless But Covered
Lorraine Chow / omg!:
Bristol Palin Posts New Picture of Son Tripp On Facebook
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People.com:
Patrick Schwarzenegger Takes Jimmy Iovine's Daughter, Jade, to Prom
Rachel Uchitel / TMZ.com:
G-String for Two  —  As the latest pregnant famous person …
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Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
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