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12:25 PM ET, May 9, 2012

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Rolling Stone:
Tom Gabel of Against Me!  Comes Out as Transgender  —  Singer reveals plans to begin living as a woman in the new issue of Rolling Stone  —  Against Me! singer Tom Gabel reveals plans to begin living as a woman in the new issue of Rolling Stone.  Gabel, who has dealt privately …
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TMZ.com:   Against Me! Singer — I'm a WOMAN Trapped in a Man's Body
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Jen Heger / RADAR:
Lawyer: More John Travolta Sex Accusers Coming Forward  —  WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT  —  The lawyer representing the two men suing John Travolta for sexual battery and assault and sexual harassment tells RadarOnline.com exclusively that he has been contacted …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
John Travolta / TMZ.com:
Claims 2nd Masseur Is ALSO Lying  —  John Travolta's lawyer is lashing out at the second “anonymous” male masseur who's accused the actor of sexual harassment — calling the 2nd claim “just as absurd and ridiculous as the first one.”  —  Travolta's powerhouse attorney, Marty Singer …
Michael K / Dlisted:
John Travolta's Got Eight Inches And Thinks All High Class People Love Gay Sex
Discussion: LA Rag Mag and The Superficial
Cindy Adams / New York Post:
Sofia Vergara in love split  —  Men around the world, rejoice.  Sofia Vergara is single again after splitting with boyfriend Nick Loeb after more than two years together, Page Six can exclusively reveal.  —  The Colombian stunner and New York-based Loeb broke up over the weekend following a series of arguments, sources tell us.
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Liz Raftery / People.com:
Sofia Vergara Is Single Again: Report
Discussion: Style News
E! Online:
Brad Pitt Is Modeling for Chanel No. 5!  —  Yes, it's a scent for a woman, but if ever there was a man pretty enough to render that particular point moot, it's Brad Pitt.  —  Proving yet again that his musky appeal knows no bounds, E! News has exclusively learned that Angelina Jolie's better half …
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Ariana Finlayson / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Named New Face of Chanel No. 5  —  Ooh, la la!  C'est Brad!  —  Brad Pitt's famous mug has landed him a major deal unrelated to blockbuster films — a spokesmodel deal with Chanel.  —  “Chanel has selected world renowned actor Brad Pitt to be the face of the upcoming advertising campaign …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Allison Corneau / Us Weekly:
Exclusive: Inside Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine's Nasty Feud  —  Christina Aguilera may have apologized to The Voice contestant Tony Lucca after Tuesday's finale, but that doesn't mean her feud with Lucca's coach, Adam Levine, has tempered.  —  Levine, 33, showed off a “Team Xtina” …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Allison Corneau / Us Weekly:
The Voice's Christina Aguilera Slams Tony Lucca's “Derogatory” Cover of “99 Problems”
Variety:
Rebecca Hall nabs female lead in ‘Iron Man 3’  —  Disney, Marvel in talks with ‘The Town’ actress for sequel  —  Rebecca Hall ("The Town") is in talks to join Marvel Studios and Disney's “Iron Man 3,” that starts production this month.  —  Thesp would play a scientist who plays a pivotal role …
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson: “I Am So in Love With Baby Maxwell!”  —  Jessica speaks!  Er, tweets!  —  One week after she welcomed daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson, Jessica Simpson gave her 5 million-plus Twitter followers an update on her baby and first-time motherhood — and all is very, very well!
WhoSay:
Jessica Biel Trending Posts  —  I can't zip up my dress.  Welcome to my world!  #MetBall  —  For tonight's #MetBall, #Prada sketched this beautiful dress in 3 different colors.  Which would you choose?  —  Jessica Biel Snapshot  —  Jessica Biel has become one of Hollywood's most coveted leading women.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
The Superficial:
Kim Kardashian Was Banned From The MET Gala  —  And welcome to the feel good post of the day.  —  While Kanye West was at Monday night's exclusive MET Gala, his pretend girlfriend Kim Kardashian wasn't even allowed in the door because Anna Wintour harkens back to a time when celebrity …
BroadwayWorld.com:
Tim Minchin to Join Nicole Scherzinger in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR UK Arena Tour  —  According to the Guardian, comedian Tim Minchin has signed on to play ‘Judas’ in an upcoming UK arena tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.  Minchin joins previously announced Nicole Scherzinger, who will play ‘Mary’ in the production.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Just Jared
Aaron Tinney / The Sun:
Michael Jackson's order to shoot Randy  —  Drugged up star ordered hit on his younger brother  —  Target ... Michael Jackson with Randy the year before he ordered assasination  —  WACKO Michael Jackson became so crazed he told his minders to SHOOT his brother Randy.
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TMZ.com:
MJ Bodyguard Claims Singer Ordered a Hit on Randy Jackson
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Universal In Talks To Continue ‘Kick-Ass’ Franchise  —  EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures is in talks to make Kick-Ass 2, with Jeff Wadlow directing his script.  I'm told the intention is to get the film in production by August.  Discussions are just getting underway with such original castmembers …
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Keyshawn Johnson — Used by Delivery Guy to Spy on the Kardashians  —  Used by Delivery Guy to Spy on Kardashians  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Keyshawn Johnson — former NFL star and current ESPN commentator — unwittingly let a freelance photographer into his gated neighborhood who got busted for spying on the Kardashians.
Discussion: Bossip
 
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Alexis L. Loinaz / E! Online:
Ouch! Why Was Brooke Shields Walking With a Cane at the Met Gala?
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Nicolas Cage, Juno Temple And Johnny Knoxville Headed For ‘Wild Side’
Discussion: I Watch Stuff
Ross Luippold / The Huffington Post:
Jon Hamm & Reggie Watts Sing About ‘Taxi’ In ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ Webisode (VIDEO)
Discussion: New York Times
Cindy Adams / New York Post:
Pippa Middleton moving to New York: report
Debbie Emery / RADAR:
Is Former Miss USA Kenya Moore The New Atlanta Housewife?
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and PerezHilton
Tom Eames / Digital Spy:
Ben Affleck stars in Iran hostage drama ‘Argo’ trailer - watch
Discussion: PerezHilton
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com/hollywood:
'Rabbit Hole's Nicole Kidman And David Lindsay-Abaire Re-Team On ‘Family Fang’
Discussion: PerezHilton
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Juliette Lewis to Star in ‘Nights of Cabiria’ Remake
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TMZ.com:
‘Avengers’ Joke Skyrockets Shawarma Sales In Los Angeles
Discussion: I Watch Stuff
Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
Be careful sitting down in that dress Kate! …
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Nina Dobrev Inspired Her Custom Met Ball Gown, See A Sketch Of The Dress
Discussion: Dailyfill
Lindy West / GQ:
The Original Adam Brody
Discussion: Just Jared
People.com:
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Enjoy Family Dinner on Top of a Mountain!
Michael K / Dlisted:
The Time GOOPY Told Courtney Love She Was Fat
The Superficial:
Teen Mom Jenelle's Implants Are In A Bikini Already
 

 
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