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1:10 PM ET, September 20, 2013

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James Hibberd / Inside Movies:
J.J. Abrams wants ‘Star Wars’ sequel to feel real — EXCLUSIVE  —  What can Stars Wars fans expect from Episode VII?  —  Director J.J. Abrams says a key component will be a sense of authenticity.  —  We had the chance to ask Abrams a couple super quick Star Wars questions Thursday …
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Kellvin Chavez / Latino-Review.com:
‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ To Film In The City of Crosses, Saoirse Ronan Up For A Role …
Discussion: I Watch Stuff
James Nichols / The Huffington Post:
Selena Gomez Cancels Russian Concerts After Being Denied Visa Amidst Anti-Gay Speculation  —  Pop star Selena Gomez was forced to cancel two concerts in Russia today after government officials denied her visa, reportedly related to stricter transit laws for foreign artists linked to the country's controversial anti-gay legislation.
Discussion: Towleroad News #gay
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Josh Grossberg / E! Online:
NEWS/ Selena Gomez's Visa Denied by Russia—Reportedly Over Gay Rights Stance
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
The Moscow Times:
Anti-Gay Law Blamed for Cancelation of Selena Gomez Concerts
Discussion: thebacklot.com and PerezHilton
Melissa Cronin / RADAR:
‘The Michael Jackson Of Mexico’: Liam Hemsworth's New GF Eiza Gonzalez Accused Of Being ‘Addicted To Plastic Surgery’  —  Liam Hemsworth has already rebounded from Miley Cyrus with sexy Mexican actress and singer Eiza Gonzalez.  But would she have had a shot with him just a few years ago?
Discussion: Us Weekly and PerezHilton
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Bruna Nessif / E! Online:
NEWS/ Eiza González Stays Mum on Liam Hemsworth Romance: “I Have Nothing to Say About That Subject”  —  Eiza González made her first public appearance today since being linked to newly single Liam Hemsworth (and only two days since their steamy makeout session) …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Bruce Jenner — Nose Mystery Solved ... It's Skin Cancer  —  Nose Mystery Solved ...  IT'S SKIN CANCER  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Bruce Jenner underwent surgery for skin cancer on his nose earlier this week ... TMZ has learned.  —  Our Kardashian-Jenner family sources tell us Bruce had a chunk …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Gossip Cop
Melissa Cronin / RADAR:
It's Over!  Stunner Katherine Webb Splits From Superstar Football Boyfriend AJ McCarron  —  As quarterback AJ McCarron and the Alabama Crimson Tide roll through the beginning of football season, he has one less cheerleader in the stands: RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that McCarron …
Discussion: Bossip and The Hollywood Gossip
Dorothy Pomerantz / Forbes:
Jay Z And Beyonce Top Our List Of The Highest-Earning Celebrity Couples  —  Jay Z and Beyonce Knowles are so much more than just the first couple of hip-hop: They're a combination of two of the savviest businesspeople in entertainment.  They made more than any other celebrity couple this year …
Perez Hilton:
Justin Timberlake Knocks Us Out With A TKO!  Listen To The Hot New Single HERE!  —  Justin Timberlake is the perfect guy!  Not only does he keep bringing sexy back with hit after hit- we also hear he goes down for the count!  LOLz!  —  We dare you not to throw up your hands …
Discussion: CONCRETELOOP.COM
TMZ.com:
Charlie Sheen Calls BS On Story He Partied With Zac Efron  —  Story He Partied With Zac  —  TOTAL BS  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Charlie Sheen says the media outlet that's reporting he had Zac Efron over for drug-fueled parties is totally making it up.  —  Sheen tells TMZ …
K.C. Blumm / People.com:
Snooki: 'I'm Thinking of Getting a Boob Job'  —  Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi loves being a mom to her 1-year-old son, Lorenzo, but there's one aspect of motherhood she's not so thrilled about - the toll it took on her body.  —  The former Jersey Shore star, who slimmed down after welcoming …
Discussion: Digital Spy
Ethan Sacks / NY Daily News:
Jon Gosselin now waiting tables, living in a cabin in the woods - and doesn't pay any child support to ex-wife Kate Gosselin  —  Former ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ star says he's ‘hit rock bottom about twenty times now’ but is content in current job.  —  Jon Gosselin serves customers at the Black Dog.
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Shyam Dodge / Daily Mail:
‘I hit rock bottom’: Jon Gosselin reveals he is now waiting tables to make ends meet after losing …
Kim Masters / Hollywood Reporter:
Disney, Jerry Bruckheimer to Split in 2014  —  UPDATED: The prolific producer tells THR his exit is not about the box office disappointment of “The Lone Ranger,” while Disney chief Alan Horn says “this is about a long-term relationship with lots of pluses and minuses.”
Discussion: I Watch Stuff and Digital Spy
America Magazine:
A Big Heart Open to God  —  The exclusive interview with Pope Francis  —  Editor's Note: This interview with Pope Francis took place over the course of three meetings during August 2013 in Rome.  The interview was conducted in person by Antonio Spadaro, S.J., editor in chief of La Civiltà Cattolica, the Italian Jesuit journal.
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Kristin Chenoweth Joins Jennifer Lopez in ‘The Boy Next Door’ (Exclusive)  —  The thriller is the latest from hit factory Blumhouse, which is making the movie with Smart Entertainment and Nuyorican Productions.  Universal will distribute.  —  Kristin Chenoweth is in negotiations to join …
Discussion: Digital Spy and Just Jared
Eriq Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
NFL Waging Secret Legal War Over M.I.A's Super Bowl Middle Finger (Exclusive)  —  The league demands $1.5 million from the rapper-singer and a public apology, but her lawyer says “she is going to go public with an explanation of how ridiculous it was for the NFL and its fans to devote such furor to this incident.”
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Starpulse and Stereogum
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Adam Sandler In Talks to Star in Tom McCarthy's ‘The Cobbler’ (Exclusive)  —  “The Visitor” helmer wrote the script and will direct the indie drama.  —  Adam Sandler is in negotiations to star in The Cobbler, an indie drama that Tom McCarthy is putting together as his directing vehicle.
Discussion: Digital Spy and I Watch Stuff
Daily Mail:
Gisele Bundchen slips into skinny jeans for Today show appearance... as she reveals how Mariah Carey songs helped her learn to speak English  —  She made $42m last year modeling.  And she owes it in part to Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey.  —  Gisele Bundchen revealed during her Thursday appearance …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Aaron Couch / Hollywood Reporter:
How ‘Breaking Bad’ Stars Raised $1 Million for Charity With Final Season  —  Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul have run colorful contests to win tickets to the series' premiere and finale — and turned what likely would have brought tens of thousands at auction into hundreds of thousands in donations.
 
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Rosemary Regina Sobol / Chicago Tribune:
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Rick / Hollywoodtuna:
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Randee Dawn / Today:
Justin Timberlake defends ‘smart,’ ‘talented’ Miley Cyrus
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Joyce Chen / Us Weekly:
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Callum Jones / Northampton Chronicle and Echo:
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Laura Collins / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Two decades after her affair with Bill Clinton, Gennifer Flowers reveals they'd be together …
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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline.com:
Tupac Shakur Biopic Gets New Momentum As Emmett/Furla/Oasis To Co-Finance
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Michael K / Dlisted:
BREAKING: Justin Timberlake And Jessica Biel Actually Posed On The Red Carpet Together
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Joyce Chen / Us Weekly:
Mario Lopez, Elizabeth Berkley Have Saved By the Bell Reunion: Picture
Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Shonda Rhimes Welcomes Third Child, a Baby Girl!
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Jamie Schram / New York Post:
'Burglar's' book actually belonged to Famke
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Taylor Lorenz / Washington Post:
Twitch streamers are growing their audiences as they stream student protests, and some viewers and protesters see them as more trustworthy than traditional news

Wall Street Journal:
Kim Godwin steps down as ABC News' president, a role she has held since 2021, and says she will “retire from broadcast journalism”; no successor has been named

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Sources: the expectation at Paramount Global is that neither of the two offers in play, Skydance-RedBird and Sony Pictures-Apollo, will come to fruition

 
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