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11:35 AM ET, May 17, 2012

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PopWatch:
This week's cover: Channing Tatum and the cast of ‘Magic Mike’ in a nakedly honest interview  —  In honor of Channing Tatum, the star of 21 Jump Street and The Vow whose stint as a stripper inspired Magic Mike (out June 29), this week's cover does a little striptease of its own.
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Brandon Voss / Advocate:
Matthew McConaughey: No Shirt, No Problem  —  Considering his propensity for being shirtless, it's fitting that Matthew McConaughey plays Dallas, owner and father figure of an all-male strip club, in Stephen Soderbergh's Magic Mike, which is in theaters June 29.
Glen Wilson / People.com:
Matthew McConaughey Didn't Use a ‘Stunt A—’ in Magic Mike  —  When Matthew McConaughey gets cheeky in his new movie, Magic Mike, rest assured, it's definitely him.  —  “That's all me up there,” the actor tells the Advocate in a new interview of (mostly) baring it all in his striptease scene.
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Sources: Jennifer Lopez Is Leaving American Idol!  —  Jennifer Lopez may have just been named by Forbes magazine today as the most powerful celebrity, but her reign at American Idol is coming to an end.  —  While J.Lo has publicly said she has yet to make a decision about her future on Idol …
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TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ — We Really, Really Want Jennifer Lopez Back  —  Jennifer Lopez Back  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Jennifer Lopez isn't sure if she'll come back for a third season of “American Idol,” but the big cheese on the show says he wants her back in the worst way.  —  “A.I.” EP Nigel Lythgoe tells TMZ, “We want her back.
Kim_Kourtney_Scott_RAW / omg!:
Report: Kim Kardashian Flirts With Scott Disick?  — Pregnant Kourtney Betrayed  —  A panicked Kourtney is in a ‘meltdown’ after seeing Kim and Scott flirting in public.  Will she forgive Scott?  —  As her due date nears, a “hormonal” Kourtney Kardashian has been reportedly in a panic …
Discussion: X17 Online, PerezHilton and Digital Spy
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Jessica / INF Daily:
Pics!  Kim Kardashian Goes Glam While Boyfriend Kanye Wears Sweats In London  —  These photos say everything you need to know about the divide between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.  Sure, Kim first became famous for letting Ray J pee on her.  But to her credit (and blogs don't give Kim credit for a lot …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Walsten / RADAR:
Police At Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s House, His Wife Mary Dead At 52  —  Police At Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s House, Source Says His Wife Is Dead  —  By Radar Staff  —  Police are currently at the home of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in New York, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
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TMZ.com:
Mary Kennedy Dead — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Wife Dies at 52
Discussion: omg! and The Hollywood Gossip
Oh No They Didn't!:
Actress Raven Symone Reportedly Came Out the Closet  —  May 16, 2012: MediaTakeOut.com just received word from our peeps over The National Enquirer that actress Raven Symone has come out the closet as a LESBIAN.  We always suspected that she liked the ladies . . .but now the tabloid says that it's OFFICIAL.
Discussion: Queerty
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MediaTakeOut.com™ 2012:
MTO BREAKING NEWS: Actress Raven Symone Reportedly CAME OUT THE CLOSET . . . As A LESBIAN!!!
Discussion: Dlisted
Celebslam:
Elisabetta Canalis was ‘killed’ at Cannes today  —  Sacha Baron Cohen and Elisabetta Canalis on a yacht anchored in front of the Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc in Antibes, France (5/16)  —  As part of a publicity stunt to promote his new movie The Dictator, Sasha Baron Cohen dressed up as General Aladeen today …
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Beth Anne Macaluso / Us Weekly:
Sacha Baron Cohen's Dictator “Kills” Elisabetta Canalis in Bizarre Cannes Stunt
Discussion: PerezHilton and Crushable
People.com:
Nick Stahl: All About His Disappearance - And His Past  —  In his most recent film, Nick Stahl plays a man looking for his missing wife.  —  In a bizarre real-life parallel, Stahl is now missing.  While police continue their search for the 32-year-old actor, who was last seen on May 9 …
Discussion: Socialite Life and Crushable
Carrie Bell / People.com:
The Bachelorette's Emily Maynard: 'I'm Feisty and Sassy'  —  Emily Maynard would not reveal if she found a fiancé while filming The Bachelorette during a conference call with reporters Wednesday, but the Charlotte.  N.C., sweetheart did tease that she “was happy before the show, but really happy now.”
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Stephanie / X17 Online:
PROUD MOM HILARY DUFF SHARES TWITPIC OF GROWING BABY LUCA!  —  We can't believe baby Luca is already 2 months old — he's getting so big!  —  New mom Hilary Duff shared a Twitpic of her growing baby boy, who sported an adorable banana peel onesie, with the caption: “Me and my beautiful boy!
Discussion: omg!
Ariana Finlayson / Us Weekly:
Jessica Simpson “Determined” and “Excited” to Drop Baby Weight  —  The pressure is on for Jessica Simpson!  —  Now that the Fashion Star mentor has given birth to her daughter, Maxwell Drew, it's time to start prepping for her other new baby: her new $4 million deal with Weight Watchers!
Jessica / INF Daily:
Exclusive Pics!  Lourdes Leon Supports Gay Marriage On Her T-Shirt!  —  Lourdes Leon made her feelings about gay marriage perfectly clear on her way to school this morning in New York City.  Madonna's 15-year-old daughter wore a t-shirt emblazoned with the message “Legalize Gay, Repeal Prop 8 Now.”
Discussion: DrunkenStepfather and TMZ.com
omg!:
Russell Brand on Katy Perry: “I Still Love Her”  —  She was the one that got away.  —  Russell Brand and Katy Perry seemingly didn't have the most amicable divorce.  The British comic, 36, surprised the “Firework” singer, 27, by filing for divorce after just 14 months of marriage Dec. 30 …
Discussion: X17 Online
TMZ.com:
Whitney Houston's Friend — Threatening Legal Action Over Drug Dealer Claims  —  WHITNEY HOUSTON'S FRIEND  —  Threatening Legal Action  —  Over Drug Dealer Claims  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  One of Whitney Houston's close friends — a mysterious man who's been widely accused of supplying …
Discussion: Bossip
Taryn Ryder / Celebuzz:
Kristen Stewart on Doing ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ With Robert Pattinson: I Think We're a Good Team (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Celebuzz has been with the entire cast of Snow White and the Huntsman for the past few days in London, England, for the big world premiere!  During our sit down with star Kristen Stewart …
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Molly Goodson / PopSugar:   Video: Kristen Stewart Talks “Mind-Blowing” SWATH and Twilight Similarities
 
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New York Times:
Sources: Sony Pictures and Apollo Global formally express interest in acquiring Paramount for ~$26B; Paramount's negotiating period with Skydance ends May 3

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: MLB is in advanced talks to make Roku the new home for Sunday morning baseball this season, in what would be Roku's first major live rights deal

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Apple Q2: revenue from Services, which includes Apple TV+ and Apple Music, rose 14% YoY to $23.9B, vs. $23.27B estimated, an all-time record

 
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