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7:40 PM ET, August 6, 2013

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TMZ.com:
Usher's Son Hospitalized in ICU After Pool Accident  —  After Pool Accident  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Usher's son Usher Raymond V is in the ICU at an Atlanta hospital after a serious accident in a residential pool Monday, TMZ has learned.  —  Sources tell TMZ, the accident occurred yesterday just after 2 PM in Atlanta.
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USHER'S 5-YEAR-OLD SON HOSPITALIZED AFTER NEARLY DROWNING
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Usher's Son — The Frantic 911 Call
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Julie Jordan / People.com:
Dustin Hoffman Successfully Treated for Cancer  —  Dustin Hoffman has been successfully treated for cancer, his rep Jodi Gottlieb tells PEOPLE exclusively.  —  “It was detected early and he has been surgically cured,” she says.  “Dustin is feeling great and is in good health.”
Discussion: Gossip Cop
Sydney Leathers / xoJane:
Anthony Weiner's Sexting Partner Sydney Leathers Reveals Her 10 Secrets For Seducing a Politician  —  Bottom line: Don't ever let the politician know how pathetic you think they really are.  —  I know a lot of people judge me (shout-out to MSNBC's Thomas Roberts who went on air and called me …
Discussion: The Superficial and Egotastic!
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Anthony Weiner's cyber mistress Sydney Leathers appears in a new adult video based on scandal
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TMZ.com:
Terrence Howard's Ex — Restraining Order GRANTED, Massive Black Eye in Court [PHOTO]  —  TERRENCE HOWARD'S EX  —  Restraining Order GRANTED  —  MASSIVE BLACK EYE [PHOTO]  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Terrence Howard's ex-wife Michelle Ghent has just obtained a temporary restraining order against the actor …
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Terrence Howard — My Ex Is Framing and Threatening Me!
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TMZ.com:
Chris Brown SNEAKS Into Jail!  —  SNEAKS INTO JAIL!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Chris Brown pulled a fast one Monday ... turning himself in at an L.A. jail for his hit-and-run case — a day ahead of schedule.  —  TMZ has learned ... Brown showed up at the Van Nuys jail at around 2 PM.
Tara Palmeri / New York Post:
I'm a guy again!  ABC newsman who switched genders wants to switch back  —  ‘Amnesia’ awakening  —  He thought he was a woman trapped in a man's body — but it turns out he's “just another boring straight guy.”  —  ABC News editor Don Ennis strolled into the newsroom in May wearing …
Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Oprah Winfrey Finally Comments on Paula Deen's N-Word Controversy  —  Credit: Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic; Peter Kramer/NBC  —  Oprah Winfrey befriended Paula Deen when she interviewed the butter-loving cook for an episode of Oprah's Next Chapter in March 2012.
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Donald Glover To Create And Star In Music-Themed FX Comedy Series Project  —  EXCLUSIVE: Donald Glover has lined up his followup series to Community.  The actor-comedian is set to write, executive produce and play the lead in a half-hour comedy, which has landed at FX for development.
Discussion: Digital Spy and TV Fanatic
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Juan Pablo Galavis Is the New Bachelor for Season 18  —  Desiree Hartsock may not have fallen in love with him, but the rest of America did.  As revealed on Monday, Aug. 5, during the “After the Final Rose” special following the dramatic Bachelorette finale, rejection turned …
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:   The Bachelorette Finale: Desiree Hartsock Gets Engaged to Chris Siegfried
TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen — Meet My ‘Angels’ ... Now Meet Their Boobs  —  MEET MY ‘ANGELS’  —  ... Now Meet Their Boobs  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Charlie Sheen's Goddess-less days are over ... the warlock has found three NEW porn star girlfriends — but this time he's calling them “Angels”.  Get it, like “Charlie's Angels”.
Discussion: PerezHilton and New York Post
Jeff Sneider / The Wrap:
Benedict Cumberbatch, John Malkovich Join ‘Penguins of Madagascar’ (Exclusive)  —  The spin-off features the beloved penguins from DreamWorks Animation's hit “Madagascar” franchise  —  In a casting coup, DreamWorks Animation has set Benedict Cumberbatch and John Malkovich to voice new characters …
K.C. Blumm / People.com:
Lea Michele Records a ‘Beautiful & Perfect’ Song for Glee  —  Lea Michele headed back to the Glee recording studio Monday, little more than three weeks since the July 13 death of her boyfriend and costar, Cory Monteith.  —  “Couldn't have picked a more beautiful & perfect song to start the year with,” Michele, 26, Tweeted Monday.
Discussion: All, Socialite Life and OK! MagazineOK!
Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Teresa Giudice's Brother Joe Gorga, Family “Will Step Up” if She Goes to Prison  —  Teresa Giudice's family will stay by her side as she faces up to 50 years in prison.  The Real Housewives of New Jersey star and her husband, Joe Giudice, were indicted on 39 counts of fraud on July 29, and released on $500,000 bail the next day.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Oh No They Didn't!
Michael K / Dlisted:
Hot Slut Of The Day!  —  Robin Thicke's future back-up dancer!  —  Yoeslan Alfaro showed everyone through a Vine what you get when you mix a bombshell in coochie cutters, a backseat and Robin Thicke's “Blurred Lines.”  Yoeslan gave his neighbor a ride and in return she gave him a show complete …
Discussion: Gawker
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
HBO Developing Comedy Series From Larry Wilmore & Issa Rae To Star Rae  —  EXCLUSIVE: Larry Wilmore and Issa Rae have teamed to co-write a comedy series project for HBO, with Rae set to star.  The project focuses on the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern day African-American woman.
Discussion: GlamBuzz
Alison Maloney / The Sun:
This news Justin...Mark Wahlberg advises Bieber in Sun+ webchat  —  MARK WAHLBERG had some sound advice for JUSTIN BIEBER in our live webchat last night.  —  The actor, who shot to fame as rapper MARKY MARK in the Nineties, told the pop scrotum: “Justin, are you listening?  Don't be so naughty, yeah.
George Gurley / Marie Claire:
Zooey's Moment  —  She's fresh off a tour for her latest album, millions flock to her Twitter feed, and the third season of her hit show New Girl premieres this month.  Fringe favorite Zooey Deschanel is now part of the in crowd.  Don't forget to check out the beauty and fashion inspiration behind her September cover spread.
 
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AceShowBiz.com:
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Starz's ‘Magic City’ To End Run After Two Seasons; Series Finale Airs Friday
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David Folkenflik / NPR:
NPR suspended Uri Berliner for five days without pay, starting on April 12, after he wrote an essay accusing NPR of losing the public's trust

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