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4:50 PM ET, August 6, 2012

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Sean Daly / New York Post:
Sharon Osbourne is quitting ‘AGT’ after NBC axes Jack  —  Sharon Osbourne is quitting “America's Got Talent” after a nasty dispute with NBC involving her son, she told The Post.  —  The long-time TV judge, 59, is fuming over how the network's new reality TV series “Stars Earn Stripes” …
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
America's Got Talent doesn't have Sharon Osbourne anymore.  —  As rumored for several weeks, the 59-year-old star is quitting America's Got Talent after serving as judge on the NBC series for seven seasons, she tells the New York Post.  And simple fatigue isn't the reason for her departure, either.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Jane / X17 Online:
Sharon Osbourne Quits America's Got Talent After Son Jack Was Fired From NBC Reality Show
Discussion: omg!
Michael K / Dlisted:
Sharon Osbourne Quits NBC's America's Got Talent In The Name Of Discrimination
Laurie Sandell / Marie Claire:
Miley Cyrus: Natural Born Thriller  —  Engaged to actor Liam Hemsworth and putting the final touches on a daring new album, Miley Cyrus is all grown up and ready for her next act.  Hannah who?  Don't forget to check out all the photos from our exclusive cover shoot with Miley!
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PIC: Miley Cyrus Gets “Rachel"-like Haircut from Jennifer Aniston's Stylist  —  She's just being Rachel!  —  Miley Cyrus spent the weekend going even blonder courtesy of one of Hollywood's most famous stylists: Chris McMillan, who is the tress master behind the 'dos of Cameron Diaz …
X17 Online:   MILEY GETS HER HAIR DONE AGAIN!
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:   Miley Cyrus on Liam Hemsworth Engagement: “I Don't Really Care About the Wedding”
Sophie / Hollyscoop:
Michael Phelps' Girlfriend Revealed - Megan Rossee  —  HOLLYSCOOP EXCLUSIVE  —  August 6, 2012  —  A handful of Olympic medals and world records aren't the only thing that Michael Phelps is smiling about... He's got a hot girlfriend too.  —  Following his record breaking appearance …
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TMZ.com:
Michael Phelps — Yeah, I Went Clubbing with My GOLD MEDALS!!  —  Yeah, I Went Clubbing  —  with My GOLD MEDALS!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Michael Phelps took three of his closest friends out clubbing in London this weekend — gold medal, gold medal and gold medal.
Discussion: tooFab.com
Yahoo! News:
Elton and Molly's catch-up  —  To mark the 40-year anniversary of the release of his enduringly popular single Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time), Sir Elton John has taken the celebrations global for a world tour.  He'll return to our shores in November for a very special run of shows …
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Tim Nixon / The Sun:
Elton John: Madonna looks like a stripper... her career is over
Discussion: X17 Online, Gawker and PerezHilton
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Robert Pattinson Has “Amazing” Night at Bar Near Reese Witherspoon's House  —  Twi-hards, take heart: Robert Pattinson is smiling again!  —  Hiding out at pal Reese Witherspoon's Ojai, Calif. ranch ever since Kristen Stewart was caught cheating with director Rupert Sanders …
TMZ.com:
Levi Johnston Wants FULL CUSTODY of Tripp — Furious Over Bristol Palin Reality Show  —  LEVI JOHNSTON WANTS  —  FULL CUSTODY of Son  —  Fury Over Palin TV Show  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Levi Johnston believes Bristol Palin is a TERRIBLE PARENT — and the proof is in her reality show …
Discussion: Bossip and The Hollywood Gossip
New York Post:
WATCH: Stephanie Pratt's Ferrari fool boyfriend busted for ‘flooring it’ onto tix cop's foot  —  A rich playboy in a red Ferrari ran over the thin blue line yesterday as his reality-star girlfriend looked on.  —  Internet entrepreneur Julien Chabbott, 28, was arrested after he allegedly used …
Discussion: Dlisted and The New York Observer
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Barry Paddock / NY Daily News:
Stephanie Pratt's boyfriend Julien Chabbott drives over foot of cop who tried to ticket …
Discussion: The Blemish and Gawker
The Huffington Post:
Gabby Douglas Hair Comments Confuse The Olympic Gymnast … REACT:  —  FOLLOW:  —  Gabby Douglas Bun, Gabby Douglas Interview, Gabby Douglas, Gabby Douglas Hair, Gabby Douglas Olympics, Style News, Style News  —  LONDON — Women's gymnastics all-around champion Gabby Douglas likes her hairstyle just fine, thanks.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
TMZ.com:
LL Cool J Comps Expensive Dinner ... FOR TOTAL STRANGERS!!!  —  LL COOL J  —  Comps Expensive Dinner ...  FOR TOTAL STRANGERS!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  LL Cool J is the nicest, most generous man in the universe — at least if you ask 5 random women who ate at Mr. Chow's in L.A. last night …
Cavan Sieczkowski / The Huffington Post:
Miranda Kerr Nude Pictures Surface Online (PHOTOS) … REACT:  —  FOLLOW:  —  Models, Miranda Kerr, Miranda Kerr Naked, Miranda Kerr Nude, Miranda Kerr Naked Photos, Miranda Kerr Nude Photos, Miranda Kerr Nude Pictures, Slideexpand, Style, Victoria's Secret Angels, Style News
Discussion: OK! Magazine
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Macaulay Culkin Resurfaces, Attends Natalie Portman's Wedding  —  Macaulay Culkin wasn't home alone on Saturday night.  —  The reclusive 31-year-old actor was among the 100 guests at Natalie Portman's wedding to Benjamin Millepied at a private residence in Big Sur, Calif., a source confirms to Us Weekly.
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The Superficial:
Natalie Portman Married That French Dude
Discussion: PerezHilton and Backseat Cuddler
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
FIRST PIC: Zooey Deschanel Kisses New Boyfriend Jamie Linden!  »  —  Adorkably romantic!  —  Zooey Deschanel was photographed in L.A. on Sunday locking lips with new boyfriend Jamie Linden.  During their passionate smooch, the New Girl star, 32, wore a red halter minidress …
Discussion: PopSugar
The Superficial:
Amanda Bynes Racks Up Hit And Run #4  —  Stop me if you've heard this one before: The New Lindsay Lohan gets into a car.  The car says, “Hey, why don't you plow me into the back of another car?”  The new Lindsay Lohan says, “Do it yourself, a**hole, I'm taking a nap.”  TMZ reports:
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TMZ.com:
Amanda Bynes Accused of Yet ANOTHER Hit-and-Run
 
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ROLL CALL: Lady Gaga Confirms New Album Title Is ARTPOP
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Jeff Weiss / Esquire:
Kristen Bell Makes Everything a Little More Interesting
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Ann Oldenburg / USA Today:
Josh Hutcherson vows even buffer Peeta in ‘Catching Fire’
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Monica Rizzo / People.com:
Pamela Anderson: 'I've Sworn Off Men' for Dancing with the Stars
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Sierra Marquina / E! Online:
NEWS/Jennifer Lopez & Casper Smart “Cooling Off” Their Romance?
Discussion: PerezHilton
 

 
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