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9:40 AM ET, August 13, 2013

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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Paula Deen Cleared of Race Discrimination Charges in Ex-Employee's Lawsuit  —  Finally, some good news for Paula Deen.  The disgraced celebrity chef was cleared of race discrimination claims filed by former restaurant manager Lisa Jackson, a judge ruled in Savannah, Georgia on Monday, Aug. 12.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Dlisted
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Associated Press:
Paula Deen Racial-Slur Claims Are Dismissed  —  A federal judge in Georgia has thrown out race discrimination claims by a former Savannah restaurant manager whose lawsuit against Paula Deen ended up causing the celebrity cook to lose a big slice of her culinary empire.
TMZ.com:
Paula Deen Wins Racial Discrimination Lawsuit That Destroyed Her  —  WINS RACIAL LAWSUIT  —  That Destroyed Her  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  In one of the most supremely ironic court decisions in a long time, a judge just threw out the racial discrimination claim filed against Paula Deen …
Discussion: CNN, Bossip and The Hollywood Gossip
Russ Bynum / Associated Press:
Race-based claims thrown out in Paula Deen lawsuit  —  You are here  —  Home » Paula Deen » Race-based claims thrown out in Paula Deen lawsuit  —  SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A federal judge Monday threw out race discrimination claims by a former Savannah restaurant manager whose lawsuit …
Discussion: Gawker
Rick Egusquiza / RADAR:
The Devil Doesn't Do Kardashians!  Vogue Editrix Anna Wintour ‘Less Than Enthusiastic’ About Unveiling Kim & Kanye's Baby  —  Kanye West may be yachting in gorgeous Greece - without Kim Kardashian and baby North - but he's also busy trying to convince Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour …
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Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Kanye West Leaves Kim Kardashian and Baby North at Home to Go Boating in Greece: Picture  —  Separation anxiety?  After welcoming his first child, daughter North, with girlfriend Kim Kardashian nearly two months ago, Kanye West was spotted going boating in Greece on Sunday, Aug. 11.
Discussion: OK! MagazineOK! and Daily Mail
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Just Got OWNED By the Housing Market
Discussion: PerezHilton
Deadline.com:
RATINGS RAT RACE: Lea Michele's First On-Stage Appearance Since Cory Monteith Death Fails To Boost ‘Teen Choice Awards’ Ratings  —  Fox's Teen Choice Awards suffered one of its smallest crowds in years as the network's Glee star Lea Michele made her first on-stage appearance since the death …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Just Jared
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
One Direction's Harry Styles Twerks at Teen Choice Awards: See the GIF!
Discussion: World of Wonder
X17 Online:
LEA MICHELE BREAKS DOWN INTO TEARS DURING SPEECH AT TEEN CHOICE AWARDS
Discussion: PerezHilton and CONCRETELOOP.COM
TMZ.com:
BOUNCING BACK  —  Usher's son is out of the hospital and sporting a huge bandage on his arm ... after nearly drowning last week — and the kid's already jumping back into some hardcore playing.  —  5-year-old Usher Raymond V was spotted with his grandma leaving an indoor play center called Mighty Jumps …
Discussion: Bossip and Digital Spy
Jonathan Van Meter / Vogue.com:
The Hunger Games' Jennifer Lawrence Covers the September Issue  —  » SEE THE SLIDESHOW « … Leave it to J.Law to choose the Odeon, a restaurant she plucked from a list because she liked the sound of its name.  It opened on a corner in Tribeca long before Lawrence was even born …
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince William & Kate May Release Family Snapshots of Prince George Instead of Professional Portrait  —  Is the Duchess of Cambridge adding photographer to her list of royal responsibilities?  —  While the world waits for the official portrait of Prince William and Kate and their newborn son …
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Source: Amanda Bynes suffering PTSD problems, wants to get better  —  LOS ANGELES - Last week a California judge granted permission, at the request of doctors from the Hillman Psychiatric Center in Ventura County, to extend Amanda Bynes's psychiatric hold for another 30 days.
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People.com:
Simon Cowell Won't See Lauren Silverman ‘Until Things Calm Down’: Source  —  Simon Cowell is taking a break from his baby drama.  —  The X Factor judge, 53, who is expecting a child with still-married Lauren Silverman, 36, is “happy to be on vacation,” a source tells PEOPLE.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Lynn Hirschberg / Wmagazine.com:
She is no role model.  Just don't tell that to her millions of followers.  —  At 21, Cara Delevingne may be the biggest thing in modeling—a baby Kate Moss with trademark eyebrows and an expressive face that can go from glam to goofy to smoldering to innocent—but her body is in total rebellion …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Daily Mail and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘Teen Mom’ Jenelle Evans — Goes Back to Jail ... With a Smile  —  With a Smile  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  “Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans can't manage to stay out of jail ... even after copping a plea deal to stay out of jail.  —  Jenelle was in court Monday for uber-serious drug charges …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Vibe:
VIBE Summer 2013 Cover: Robin Thicke And Janelle Monáe  —  Twenty years ago, Quincy Jones went on a mission.  Ever since the legendary producer launched VIBE in 1993 (following a test issue in '92), Q's dream publication has been the cornerstone of a culture, cranking out iconic stories and snapshots …
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Teresa Palmer Pregnant, Expecting a Baby With Fiance Mark Webber!  »  —  Warm Bodies actress Teresa Palmer is pregnant and expecting a baby with fiance Mark Webber  —  Teresa Palmer is having a pretty fantastic few months.  Hot on the heels of her engagement to Mark Webber comes …
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Dave Simpson / Starpulse:   Aussie Actress Teresa Palmer Pregnant With First Child
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Lady CaCa Declares A Pop Emergency And Releases “Applause” Early
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Ellie Krupnick / The Huffington Post:
Chrissy Teigen's No-Underwear Policy Comes With Several Guidelines (VIDEO)
TMZ.com:
Riff Raff ARRESTED For Drug Possession
Pamela McClintock / Hollywood Reporter:
Box Office Milestone: ‘World War Z’ Becomes Brad Pitt's Top-Grossing Film
Discussion: I Watch Stuff
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Perez Hilton:
Listen To Lady GaGa's Applause In Full HERE!
Discussion: X17 Online
Ella Alexander / Vogue.com UK:
Rihanna For River Island Take Two Unveiled
Discussion: CONCRETELOOP.COM and Bossip
Dominic Patten / Deadline.com:
Vin Diesel In Talks To Join ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’
Melissa Cronin / RADAR:
‘Teen Mom’ Shocker: Ex-Pal Claims Farrah Abraham Being Paid To Provide Company To Sugar Daddies …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and TMZ.com
 

 
From Mediagazer:

The Hollywood Reporter:
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish steps down; Brian Robbins, Chris McCarthy, and George Cheeks will run Paramount on an interim basis as an “Office of the CEO”

Timothy B. Lee / Asterisk:
Tech journalism is often characterized by scandals, sensationalism, and shoddy research, and publishers are reluctant to invest in it without a clear ROI

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBCUniversal is prepared to pay an average of about $2.5B per year to air a package of NBA games, as WBD makes last-ditch efforts to keep those rights

 
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