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1:45 PM ET, February 20, 2013

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WhoSay:
Tell Kelly Clarkson you like this  —  So I just heard Clive Davis is releasing a memoir and spreading false information about me and my music.  I refuse to be bullied and I just have to clear up his memory lapses and misinformation for myself and for my fans.  It feels like a violation.
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Clive Davis / TwitLonger:
TwitLonger  —  As anyone who has read “The Soundtrack of My Life” knows, I think Kelly Clarkson is a tremendous vocal talent and performer.  In the book, I provide an in-depth look at our years together during which we shared major multi-platinum success, as well as a few creative differences.
Jesse Spero / omg!:
Clive Davis Stands By New Memoir, Denies Bullying Kelly Clarkson  —  After Kelly Clarkson took aim at Clive Davis' new memoir, “The Soundtrack of My Life,” the music mogul is responding.  —  The “American Idol” winner claimed that Davis is “spreading false information” …
Discussion: X17 Online
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Clive Davis Comes Out as Bisexual in New Memoir
Christine / CONCRETELOOP.COM:
VIDEO: CLIVE DAVIS OPENS UP ABOUT HIS BISEXUALITY ON KATIE + PROMOTES NEW BOOK
Discussion: omg!, TMZ.com and X17 Online
Vulture:
Exclusive: Here's Who Kristen Wiig Will Be Playing on Arrested Development  —  Word's out that Kristen Wiig and Seth Rogen filmed a little somethin' for the upcoming season of Arrested Development, premiering on Netflix in May.  But who will the Bridesmaids star be playing?
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Philiana Ng / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Arrested Development’: Kristen Wiig and Seth Rogen to Appear  —  The pair will drop by in May when new episodes of the resurrected comedy hits Netflix.  —  Arrested Development is adding two high-profile guest stars.  —  Kristen Wiig and Seth Rogen will be making appearances …
Discussion: TV Envy
Us Weekly:
Exclusive: Jessica Simpson Wants to Name Second Baby Ace  —  Cat's out of the bag!  Jessica Simpson's growing baby bump isn't the only thing that she's showing off these days.  According to a source, the Fashion Star mentor is eagerly sharing the name she's already picked out for her second baby with fiance Eric Johnson.
Amelia Proud / Daily Mail:
Scarlett Johansson flashes giant rock on her engagement finger as she and Romain Dauriac take romantic stroll  —  Her ex husband Ryan Reynolds has already moved on with new wife Blake Lively, and now Scarlett Johansson appears to be following suit with her French beau.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Hollywood Hiccups
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Bruna Nessif / E! Online:   NEWS/Scarlett Johansson Engaged to Boyfriend Romain Dauriac? Not So Fast...
Andrea Billups / People.com:
Oscar Pistorius's House Had Testosterone & Needles, Say Police  —  As a bail hearing continued Wednesday in the murder case of South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius, new details have emerged as prosecutors outline their charges that he is guilty of shooting his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Reuters
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New York Times:
Police Say Testosterone Found at Home of Pistorius
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
TMZ.com:
Christopher Dorner — Gruesome Death Photos for Sale  —  GRUESOME DEATH PICS FOR SALE  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Christopher Dorner's badly scorched, partially dismembered body was photographed after his death ... and TMZ has learned the pics are now being shopped to the media.
Discussion: Bossip and The Hollywood Gossip
People.com:
Mindy McCready Faced Losing Her Children Days Before Suicide  —  Just days before her apparent suicide, Mindy McCready was plunged into despair after she was served with court papers proposing that her two sons be sent to live with her long-estranged mother.
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People.com:
Dr. Drew Pinsky Speaks Out on Mindy McCready's Death
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Hollie McKay / Fox News:   Source: Mindy McCready dog shooting not ‘act of malice’
In Touch Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga's Shocking Reconciliation  —  Teresa Giudice and her sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga, have had a rocky relationship for years, but it seems the Real Housewives of New Jersey stars may have finally buried the hatchet.  —  In Touch can reveal …
Discussion: Reality TV Magazine
Lisa Lampanelli / The Huffington Post:
Lisa Lampanelli Defends Racial Slur, Says She Won't Stop Using N-Word  —  Rob Shuter, Video, Lena Dunham, Lisa Lampanelli, Lena Dunham Lisa Lampanelli, Lena Dunham n-Word, Lisa Lampanelli Lena Dunham, Lisa Lampanelli n-Word, Lisa Lampanelli Racial Slur, Celebrity News
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Fault in Our Stars’ Movie Lands Director  —  Josh Boone will helm Fox 2000's adaptation of the best-selling novel for “Twilight” and “Safe Haven” producers.  —  Josh Boone has been hired to direct The Fault in Our Stars, Fox 2000's adaptation of John Green's acclaimed best-seller.
Cindy Adams / New York Post:
Selita Ebanks breaks up with Terrence J and commiserates by partying for her birthday  —  Selita Ebanks has parted ways with her boyfriend, former “106 & Park” host Terrence J, sources exclusively tell Page Six.  The pair, who dated since November 2011, split over “scheduling conflicts.”
Discussion: Bossip and Sandra Rose
Matthew Belloni / Hollywood Reporter:
David O. Russell to Direct Jennifer Lawrence in ‘The Ends of the Earth’ (Exclusive)  —  Oscar nominee David O. Russell has committed to reunite with Jennifer Lawrence on the drama The Ends of the Earth, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.  —  The Silver Linings Playbook filmmaker has come aboard …
Discussion: MoeJackson and I Watch Stuff
Us Weekly:
Kate Middleton Nervous About Giving Birth  —  Royal baby jitters!  Pregnant Kate Middleton was frank with fellow expectant moms during a visit to London's Hope Hope House, Action on Addiction on Tuesday, Feb. 19.  In her first official event following her babymoon in Mustique …
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TMZ.com:
NBA — Lil Wayne Is NOT BANNED from League Events
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Unlike Miley Cyrus, Michelle Williams is destined to go long again.
Discussion: E! Online and Cele|bitchy
Daniel Jacobson / Gossip Cop:
Vanessa Hudgens Talks Naked Photo Scandal, Snorting Vitamin B in PAPER
Us Weekly:
And baby-to-be makes four!  Mario Lopez and wife Courtney Mazza …
Discussion: New York Post
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
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Discussion: Digital Spy and I Watch Stuff
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian — Khloe Was NOT Fired from ‘X Factor’
Discussion: Digital Spy and X17 Online
Allison Corneau / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian: I Schedule Early Morning Workouts to Avoid “Mom Guilt”
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Mark Worgan / Entertainmentwise:
Mila Kunis Changes Mind And Confirms She Wants Fifty Shades Of Grey Role
 

 
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