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4:20 PM ET, July 25, 2013

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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.
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TMZ.com:
Paula Deen — I Did NOT Dress Up Black Chef Like Aunt Jemima
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TMZ.com:
Amanda Bynes in Psychiatric Hospital — 10 Hours of Sanity, 1 Hour of Crazy  —  10 HOURS OF SANITY... 1 HOUR OF CRAZY  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Amanda Bynes has been true to form in the hospital where she's being held on a psychiatric hold — she's completely lucid for long stretches, and then goes off the handle crazy.
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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 …
Nancy Dillon / NY Daily News:   Amanda Bynes' former friend says the starlet ‘desperately needs help’
Richard Winton / Los Angeles Times:
Amanda Bynes' parents reportedly discuss conservatorship
Discussion: The Wrap and People.com
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Christopher Rosen / The Huffington Post:
Ryan Gosling ‘Star Wars’ Rumor ‘Not True’ According To Representatives
Discussion: The Moviefone Blog
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.
Joyce Chen / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux Are “Madly in Love,” Wedding Still On  —  Love is most definitely (still) in the air!  Jennifer Aniston and fiance Justin Theroux are “madly in love” and can't get enough of their time together, a source close to the actress tells Us Weekly.
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
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Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:   Exclusive: Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux might have married in Charlottesville, VA
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:
Anthony Weiner's Sexting Partner Sydney Elaine Leathers — Thonged Out For His Pleasure [Pictures]  —  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 …
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 …
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.
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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.
NY Daily News:
Whoopi Goldberg and Barbara Walters have a royal row over royal baby news on ‘The View’  —  Channing Tatum plans a Broadway thong and dance with ‘Magic Mike’; Kimora Lee Simmons donates $150K to Russell Simmons' gala  —  Whoopi Goldberg unleashed a tirade after Tuesday's ‘View,’ say insiders.
Discussion: PerezHilton and The Wrap
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.
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
Celebslam:
Kelly Brook says she'd never get a boob job.  Well, duh.  —  Kelly Brook in all her natural glory  —  Kelly Brook tells the new issue of Nuts magazine that she'd never get a boob job.  Gosh, what a bold statement from a chick who already has huge tits. … Well no s**t.
Discussion: Celebrity Blog …
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Shakira Unveils Slim Bikini Body Six Months After Giving Birth to Milan  —  She's got The Voice and the body!  Six months after giving birth to son Milan, Shakira showed off her perfect physique in Hawaii on Sunday, July 21.  Wearing a ruffled string bikini and a sheer sarong, the …
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
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!
Brian / CONCRETELOOP.COM:
VIDEO: VH1 RELEASES TRAILER FOR TLC BIOPIC ‘CRAZYSEXYCOOL’ + LIL' MAMA'S THE NEW MEMBER OF TLC?  —  VH1 has just released the official trailer for their upcoming TLC biopic, CrazySexyCool.  The made-for-TV film, shot in Atlanta, stars Keke Palmer, Drew Sidora and Lil' Mama as the leading ladies of TLC …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline.com:
James McAvoy Tapped By Fox To Play Victor Von Frankenstein  —  EXCLUSIVE: Fox's search for the right actor to play Victor Von Frankenstein alongside Daniel Radliffe's Igor in the Paul McGuigan-directed film has ended.  The studio has chosen its X-Men: First Class star James McAvoy and the dealmaking is underway.
Jen Ortiz / GQ Magazine Online:
The GQ+A: Douglas Booth is Romeo  —  You might recognize Douglas Booth as the pouty-lipped model standing next to Emma Watson in Burberry ads, but there's more to him that—like, the fact that he isn't actually a model.  (Still pouty though.)  British audiences already know him from a slew …
 
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Billboard:
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Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
Bones Exclusive: Freddie Prinze Jr. Booked for Season 9 — What's His Connection to Booth?
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Demi Lovato's Blonde Hair: 'I Don't Really Care If People Like It Or Not'
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Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Rachel Bilson Talks Possibility of The O.C. Reunion: “It Would Be Fun”
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Jen Yamato / Deadline.com:
Double Impact: Jean-Claude Van Damme's ‘Kickboxer’ & ‘Bloodsport’ Set For Dueling Reboots
Discussion: Variety and I Watch Stuff
Daily Mail:
Brad and Angelina's camouflage-clad son Maddox Pitt is on the scene as police arrest man …
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Pippa Middleton Is ‘So Happy to Be an Aunt’
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan McGregor Eye Johnny Depp Crime Movie ‘Mortdecai’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: GlamBuzz
Alyssa Toomey / E! Online:
NEWS/ Kroy Biermann: Why I Adopted Kim Zolciak's Kids
Maggie Coughlan / People.com:
Will, Kate & Baby Cambridge Leave Kensington Palace for the Middletons'
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and POPSUGAR Celebrity
Billboard:
Selena Gomez Set for First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart
Discussion: MTV Buzzworthy Blog and Just Jared
Sarah / People.com:
Jimmy Fallon Welcomes Daughter Winnie Rose
TMZ.com:
Puddle of Mudd Singer Wes Scantlin ARRESTED — Vandalism with Buzz Saw [UPDATE]
Daily Mail:
Wedding belles!  Barefoot Beth Ditto wears her dream Jean Paul Gaultier gown as she marries girlfriend Kristin Ogata
Discussion: Dlisted and World of Wonder
Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
Abigail Breslin to Star Opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in Zombie Film ‘Maggie’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Moviefone Blog
 

 
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Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
President Biden signs the ByteDance-TikTok divest-or-ban bill into law, after the Senate passed it by 79-18; the House passed the legislation 360-58 on April 20

Winston Cho / The Hollywood Reporter:
The FTC bans noncompete clauses that restrict job switching, potentially complicating hiring in Hollywood as firms try to protect trade secrets and other info

Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
An interview with NPR CEO Katherine Maher, who defends NPR and accuses critics of “bad faith distortion” of her past comments about the First Amendment

 
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