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10:40 AM ET, August 21, 2013

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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Simon Cowell on Lauren Silverman's Pregnancy: “I'm Happy and Excited”  —  Mum's no longer the word!  Simon Cowell is finally opening up — kind of — about his feelings on becoming a dad with New York City socialite Lauren Silverman.  Walking the red carpet at the London premiere …
Discussion: Dlisted
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Perez Hilton:
Simon Cowell Saunters Into 1D's This Is Us Premiere Sans Babymomma!
Discussion: TMZ.com
Meg / X17 Online:
SIMON COWELL BREAKS SILENCE ON PREGNANCY SCANDAL: “I AM PROUD TO BE A DAD”
Discussion: PerezHilton
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Kanye West Turned Down American Idol Gig: “He Didn't Want to Go That Mainstream”  —  File this under “Things That Could Have Been.”  Kanye West has been scarce on girlfriend Kim Kardashian's reality show, but he very nearly became a regular on another popular reality TV series: American Idol.
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Shirley Halperin / Hollywood Reporter:
Will.i.am to Return to ‘The Voice’ U.K. (Exclusive)
Discussion: Celebs.com, GlamBuzz and Digital Spy
Sarah / People.com:
Baby Girl on the Way for Newlywed Kirsten Storms  —  In a twist that would be right at home on a soap opera, General Hospital star Kirsten Storms, who plays vixen-with-a-heart-of-gold Maxie Jones on the legendary daytime drama, is married — and about to be a mom.
Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Inside Prince George's First Weeks  —  He may be little, but Prince George is raising a royal ruckus.  —  The baby boy, born on July 22 to Prince William and Princess Kate, is “a little bit of a rascal,” as William told CNN.  And his parents are feeling the effects.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Kate wears Seraphine maternity dress for royal portraits
Discussion: Us Weekly
Jeff Sneider / The Wrap:
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Eyes ‘Social Network’ Scene-Stealer Dakota Johnson (Exclusive)  —  Sam Taylor-Johnson's adaptation of E L James' erotic novel hits theaters in less than a year  —  The “Fifty Shades of Grey” rumors are flying fast and furiously on the Universal lot as the film …
Discussion: Digital Spy
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Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
True Blood Scoop: Alexander Skarsgard's Season 7 Fate Revealed!  Plus — EP Talks That Nude Scene, Bill-Sookie-Alcide Triangle and More  —  Although I know all you True Blood fans are all still busy mourning Eric's (apparent) demise, I suspect you'll want to take a break from your weeping …
TMZ.com:
ARRESTED IN SOUTH CAROLINA  —  DMX was arrested in South Carolina last night — but immediately called BS on the cops — screaming out allegations that he was set up ... and it was all caught on tape.  —  According to DMX, the cops pulled over a car he was riding in for making an illegal U-turn.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
TMZ.com:
On ‘Kris Jenner Show’  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Kanye West just revealed a picture of daughter North West ... for the finale of Kris Jenner's talk show.  —  It's classic Kardashian — The show will air Friday — the last day the show is on the air.  Kris wants a huge rating that day …
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X17 Online:
KRIS JENNER COZIES UP TO MARIO LOPEZ AND PROMOTES HER NEW SHOW
Discussion: Celeb Digs
TMZ.com:
Lisa Robin Kelly — Authorities Suspicious of Cause of Death  —  LISA ROBIN KELLY  —  AUTHORITIES SUSPICIOUS OF CAUSE OF DEATH  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Authorities are suspicious of the cause of Lisa Robin Kelly's death and both the L.A. County Coroner and the L.A. County Sheriff …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Access Hollywood:
Josh Duhamel & Fergie Picking ‘Traditional’ Baby Name  —  LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Parents-to-be Josh Duhamel and Fergie probably won't be making headlines for the name of their baby.  —  Josh, who said wife Fergie could give birth anywhere from today to two weeks from now …
Discussion: Digital Spy
TMZ.com:
‘True Blood’ Star Rutina Wesley — Marriage Sucks ... Files For Divorce  —  Files For Divorce  —  “True Blood” star Rutina Wesley is ending her marriage, but she's taking steps to make sure she's not sucked dry ... TMZ has learned.  —  The actress — who plays Tara on the show …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Bossip
Vanessa Van Hyfte / KGTV-TV:
James DiMaggio's family wants paternity tests, believes he is father of Hannah and Ethan Anderson  —  DiMaggio left $112K to kids' paternal grandmother  —  SAN DIEGO - Kidnapping and murder suspect James DiMaggio left behind a dark legacy and a $112,000 life insurance policy to the family of his alleged victims.
Discussion: Gawker and CNN
Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Melissa and Joe Gorga Sell New Jersey Mansion for $3.8 Million, Building New “Dream Home”  —  Melissa and Joe Gorga are officially moving!  The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars have sold their Montville Township, New Jersey mansion for the full asking price of $3.8 million.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Nancy Tartaglione / Deadline.com:
Marion Cotillard To Play Lady Macbeth Opposite Michael Fassbender  —  Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard has boarded See-Saw Films' Macbeth, to be directed by Snowtown's Justin Kurzel.  Natalie Portman had previously been attached to play the scheming Lady Macbeth opposite Michael Fassbender as the iconic eponymous antihero.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Melanie Griffith lashes out at ‘superficial’ Hollywood machine  —  LOS ANGELES - She's one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood.  She won the Golden Globe and was nominated for an Academy Award for her1988 hit “Working Girl.”  She's the daughter of Golden Era star Tippi Hendren and the wife of Antonio Banderas.
Discussion: The Wrap and Oh No They Didn't!
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
'N Sync to Reunite at VMAs?  Justin Timberlake, Bandmates May Perform  —  Hi, hi, hi!  'N Sync may be reuniting for their first televised performance together in ten years at this Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, an MTV source confirms to Us Weekly.  The New York Post's Page Six first reported …
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Discussion: Bossip
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EX-LOVER FEARS SHE'S A KNIFE-WIELDING MANIAC
Discussion: PerezHilton and Us Weekly
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Discussion: CONCRETELOOP.COM and CNN
Unpaid Intern / TMZ.com:
How Dare You Make Me Get Coffee?!  —  Sean Combs is a corporate tyrant …
Discussion: Bossip
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One Direction star Niall Horan dating fellow singer Ellie Goulding
Discussion: PerezHilton and Digital Spy
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Eli Stokols / Politico:
Interviews with 24 people reveal the tense relationship between President Biden and the New York Times, beset by misunderstandings, grudges, and a lack of trust

Ashley Capoot / CNBC:
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