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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
NEWS/ Amanda Bynes' Parents Headed to Court to Request a Conservatorship  —  Amanda Bynes' parents are taking a cue from the now dog-eared Spears family playbook.  —  The 27-year-old starlet's mom and dad, Lynn and Rick, will be in court Friday morning to ask that a temporary conservatorship …
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Richard Winton / Los Angeles Times:
Amanda Bynes' parents reportedly discuss conservatorship
Discussion: The Wrap, People.com and TMZ.com
Nancy Dillon / NY Daily News:   Amanda Bynes' former friend says the starlet ‘desperately needs help’
Jane / X17 Online:
REPORT: AMANDA BYNES' PARENTS SEEKING CONSERVATORSHIP
Kellvin Chavez / Latino-Review.com:
Exclusive: Who Disney Is Looking At For ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’  —  Disney conspicuously kept Star Wars out of this year's Comic-Con slate only to have it at it's own annual D23 Expo, which is about three weeks away, August 9-11 in Anaheim.  —  The studio is working to produce a Star Wars …
TMZ.com:
Kanye West — Will NOT Be Prosecuted for Paparazzi Attack  —  Kanye West must have a really good lawyer, because law enforcement sources tell us it's virtually certain he will NOT be charged with ANY crime in connection with last week's paparazzo attack.  —  Here's the way we're told it will play out.
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Cory Monteith Was Planning Birthday Surprise for Lea Michele Before Death  —  Prior to his July 13 death at the age of 31, Cory Monteith had been planning a surprise for girlfriend Lea Michele's 27th birthday in August  —  Lea Michele's world came crashing down around her on the night of Saturday …
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Kim Severson / New York Times:
Paula Deen's Cook Tells of Slights, Steeped in History  —  SAVANNAH, Ga. — Dora Charles and Paula Deen were soul sisters.  That's what Ms. Deen called the black cook from the start, even before the books and the television shows and the millions of dollars.  —  For 22 years, Mrs. Charles was the queen of the Deen kitchens.
Discussion: The Wrap
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TMZ.com:
Paula Deen — I Did NOT Dress Up Black Chef Like Aunt Jemima
Discussion: Bossip
Shirley Halperin / Hollywood Reporter:
Beyonce Scraps 50 Songs Amid Endless Album Delay  —  The diva, under self-management, starts fresh on an album Sony-owned Columbia wanted to drop this fall opposite releases from Lady Gaga and Katy Perry — but that now seems unlikely.  —  When producer Diplo revealed July 12 that two songs …
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Kia Makarechi / The Huffington Post:
Beyonce's Album Delays Are Nothing But Rumors, Singer's Rep Says
Discussion: PerezHilton
Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
Rosamund Pike to Star in David Fincher's ‘Gone Girl’ (Exclusive)  —  The “Jack Reacher” actress will play the female lead opposite Ben Affleck in the adaptation of the hit novel, while Neil Patrick Harris and Tyler Perry are being eyed for supporting roles.  —  David Fincher has found his Girl.
Discussion: Gossip Cop, Variety and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Anthony Weiner's Sexting Partner Sydney Elaine Leathers — Thonged Out For His Pleasure [Pics]  —  For His Pleasure  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Things got real cheeky between NYC mayor hopeful Anthony Weiner and his latest sexting partner — TMZ has obtained a pic she sent to him on Facebook …
TMZ.com:
Debbie Rowe To Testify About Michael Jackson's Shocking Drug Use  —  To Testify About  —  MJ's Shocking Drug Use  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Debbie Rowe will testify in the Michael Jackson wrongful death case that MJ was a SECRET, hardcore drug addict for decades — testimony that could severely damage the Jackson's case.
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Exclusive: Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux might have married in Charlottesville, VA  —  We just got an exclusive about a possible “VIP Wedding” going down in Charlottesville, Virginia.  The wedding?  Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux.  I have some qualms about this, but worst case scenario, we just got a bad tip.
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Sara Nathan / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Justin Theroux brokers ‘peace treaty’ between Jennifer Aniston and her mother in time for their wedding
Discussion: PerezHilton and The Moviefone Blog
TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ — 10 Black Ex-Contestants Sue Over Racism Allegations ... We EACH Want $25 Million  —  Ten black former “American Idol” contestants from various seasons have filed a lawsuit against the show, claiming they were unjustly booted because of their race ... and they EACH want $25 million ... minimum.
Alyssa Toomey / E! Online:
NEWS/ Kroy Biermann: Why I Adopted Kim Zolciak's Kids  —  It's not easy being a dad, and no one knows this better than Kroy Biermann.  —  The NFL athlete wed Bravo reality star Kim Zolciak in November 2011 and later adopted her two daughters from previous relationships, Brielle, 16, and Ariana, 12.
TMZ.com:
Puddle of Mudd Singer Wes Scantlin ARRESTED — Vandalism with Buzz Saw [UPDATE]  —  7/25 — TMZ shot footage of Scantlin leaving the police station Wednesday night.  On the way out, Scantlin defended himself, “My neighbor vandalized my house so I had to take action.”
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
In Touch Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Jason Hoppy's Shocking New Claims Against Bethenny Frankel Revealed In Court Documents  —  The divorce between Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy has gotten ugly, according to explosive new court documents.  —  Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy's court battle is getting heated.
Billboard:
Selena Gomez Set for First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart  —  Selena Gomez, who just celebrated her 21st birthday on July 22, has another reason to party: She's likely to earn her first No. 1 album next week.  —  Industry sources say her latest release, “Stars Dance,” …
Discussion: MTV Buzzworthy Blog and Just Jared
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Pippa Middleton Is ‘So Happy to Be an Aunt’  —  A beloved sister - and now, a doting aunt.  —  Pippa Middleton, aka Auntie Pippa, is thrilled at the arrival of her nephew, Prince George, and has already been helping sister Kate in her early days of motherhood.
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Rachel Bilson Talks Possibility of The O.C. Reunion: “It Would Be Fun”  —  The O.C. went off the air after four seasons in 2007, but with the recent revivals of cult TV shows like Arrested Development and Veronica Mars, fans of the teen soap are clamoring for a reunion.
Discussion: PerezHilton
David Perel / RADAR:
Showdown!  Khloe Kardashian's Secret Confrontation With Lamar Odom's Mistress  —  Khloe Kardashian is determined to fight for her marriage and nothing proved that point better than a secret confrontation she had with Lamar Odom's mistress Jennifer Richardson!
 
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Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Shakira Unveils Slim Bikini Body Six Months After Giving Birth to Milan
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Jen Yamato / Deadline.com:
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Daily Mail:
Brad and Angelina's camouflage-clad son Maddox Pitt is on the scene as police arrest man …
Ali Plumb / Empire News:
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan McGregor Eye Johnny Depp Crime Movie ‘Mortdecai’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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Sarah / People.com:
Jimmy Fallon Welcomes Daughter Winnie Rose
Daily Mail:
Wedding belles!  Barefoot Beth Ditto wears her dream Jean Paul Gaultier gown as she marries girlfriend Kristin Ogata
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Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
Abigail Breslin to Star Opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in Zombie Film ‘Maggie’ (Exclusive)
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
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