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11:45 AM ET, August 7, 2012

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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Video: Robert Pattinson to Give Live TV Interview on Good Morning America August 15  —  Ready or not, R-Patz is coming out of hiding next week.  —  In seclusion since learning of love Kristen Stewart's fling with Rupert Sanders, Robert Pattinson will kickstart promotions for his new film …
Discussion: Digital Spy, Crushable and PerezHilton
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Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Robert Pattinson will give his first post-cheated-on interview to GMA next week  —  Robert Pattinson's publicity tour for Cosmopolis kicks into gear next week.  Meaning this is Rob's last week to enjoy Reese Witherspoon's Ojai ranch and the kickin' Ojai music and wedding-crashing scene.
Discussion: LA Rag Mag and Us Weekly
Jane / X17 Online:
ROBERT PATTINSON GIVES GMA FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE KRISTEN STEWART CHEATING SCANDAL  —  He might be hiding out at Reese Witherspoon's Ojai ranch, but not for very much longer!  —  Robert Pattinson is scheduled to give his first interview since splitting with girlfriend Kristen Stewart to GMA …
Discussion: Dailyfill
Stephen Galloway / Hollywood Reporter:
Jennifer Lawrence Negotiating $10 Million Payday for ‘Hunger Games’ Sequel (Exclusive)  —  The actress is getting a major raise from the $500,000 plus bonuses she earned for the first movie.  —  Jennifer Lawrence, whose performance as Katniss Everdeen helped The Hunger Games gross $683.8 million worldwide …
Discussion: Crushable
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Just Jared:
Natalie Portman Wedding Pictures - First Look!
Discussion: Us Weekly
People.com:
Miley Cyrus Picks Up the Tab During Date Night with Liam Hemsworth & Pals  —  Miley Cyrus was feeling mighty generous during a Saturday night out with two of her pals and fiancé Liam Hemsworth.  The newly engaged star picked up the tab for her group after they dined at Studio City, Calif., eatery Kiwami.
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Laurie Sandell / Marie Claire:
Miley Cyrus: Natural Born Thriller
Sophie / Hollyscoop:
Michael Phelps' Girlfriend Revealed - Megan Rossee  —  HOLLYSCOOP EXCLUSIVE  —  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 at the 2012 London Olympic Games …
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TMZ.com:
Michael Phelps — Yeah, I Went Clubbing with My GOLD MEDALS!!
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
NBC Responds to Sharon Osbourne's Discrimination Claims Against Her Son  —  “Although we did not ask Jack to participate in the competition, we were able to offer him two substantial alternative roles on the show, both of which he declined,” NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt says.
Discussion: PerezHilton
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Sharon Osbourne Quits NBC's America's Got Talent In The Name Of Discrimination
Sean Daly / New York Post:
Sharon Osbourne is quitting ‘AGT’ after NBC axes Jack
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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Pamela McClintock / Hollywood Reporter:
Warner Bros. Moves ‘Great Gatsby’ to Summer 2013  —  The Baz Luhrmann film — headlining Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby — was set to open Christmas Day.  —  In a surprise move, Warner Bros. has pushed back Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby from Dec. 25 to summer 2013.
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Christopher Rosen / The Huffington Post:
‘The Great Gatsby’ Release Date Moved To Summer 2013
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Marvin Hamlisch Dies  —  Marvin Hamlisch, the prolific composer for film and stage, died in Los Angeles after a brief illness, a family spokesman told the Associated Press.  He was 68.  —  No further details were immediately available.  —  Hamlisch became a household name in 1974 …
Nancy Dillon / NY Daily News:
Michael Clarke Duncan out of intensive care, remains hospitalized after suffering heart attack  —  The ‘Green Mile’ actor ‘suffered a myocardial infarction the morning of Friday, July 13 and was stabilized soon thereafter,’ his rep said in a statement.  —  WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 18 …
Discussion: Bossip
Celebuzz:
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Won't Be Sending Wedding Invites, Reveals Cousin (EXCLUSIVE)  —  It looks like an invite to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's highly anticipated nuptials will be hard to come by — even for the bride's own family.  —  “Trust me, there will be no wedding invitation …
Discussion: Bauer-Griffin and OK! Magazine
Christopher Rosen / The Huffington Post:
Barack Obama: ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Highlight Was Anne Hathaway's Catwoman … REACT:  —  FOLLOW:  —  Anne Hathaway , Barack Obama , Video, Political Hollywood, Anne Hathaway Catwoman, Barack Obama Anne Hathaway, Barack Obama Dark Knight Rises, Barack Obama Harvey Weinstein …
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor in Negotiations to Join ‘Robocop’ (Exclusive)  —  If a deal makes, Michael Kenneth Williams will play the cop partner to Joel Kinnaman.  —  Boardwalk Empire actor Michael Kenneth Williams is in negotiations to join the cast of Robocop, MGM and Sony's remake of the classic 1987 sci-fi action movie.
Discussion: I Watch Stuff
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Paramount Picks Up Sacha Baron Cohen's ‘James Bond’ Spoof  —  The “Borat” and “Dictator” creator will write the script with Phil Johnston.  —  The very things that made James Bond cool — the girls, the tuxedo, the gadgets — also made the concept ripe for spoofs and off-shoots.
Discussion: Starpulse and I Watch Stuff
Lizzie Smith / Daily Mail:
So, is this the result of Kim Kardashian's new ‘sex diet’?  Kanye's girl shows off her beach-ready curves in a strappy bikini  —  She's always been one to jump on the latest diet bandwagon, whether its working up a sweat at bootcamp or promoting a slimming shake.
 
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ACLU:
Get Tested Or Get Out: School Forces Pregnancy Tests on Girls, Kicks out Students Who Refuse or are Pregnant
Sean Baker / i-D Online:
i-Profile: Choupette  —  Choupette est très chic.
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X17 Online:
KATIE HOLMES AND SURI CRUISE HAVE A MOMMY AND ME DAY AT THE MUSEUM
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Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
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Laura Prudom / The Huffington Post:
‘Hart of Dixie’ Casting: Laura Bell Bundy To Woo Scott Porter
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Cara Lynn Shultz / People.com:
Samuel L. Jackson Live-Tweets the Olympics
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Alex Sherman / CNBC:
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