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3:50 PM ET, October 15, 2013

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Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Fifty Shades’ Movie Hires Writer for Script Work (Exclusive)  —  Universal/Focus brings on Oscar-nominated Patrick Marber ("Notes on a Scandal") to do a polish as possible replacements for Charlie Hunnam include “The Fall” actor Jamie Dornan and Alexander Skarsgard of “True Blood.”
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Maggie Coughlan / People.com:
Charlie Hunnam Left Fifty Shades To Avoid Being Like Robert Pattinson: Source  —  The Twilight saga may have put Robert Pattinson on the map, but not all of Hollywood is looking for that type of attention.  —  Following the announcement that the Sons of Anarchy actor exited Fifty Shades of Grey on Saturday …
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Charlie Hunnam dropped out of ‘50 Shades’ because 'he didn't want to be typecast'
Ned Zeman / Marie Claire:
Natalie's Next Moves  —  Though she hasn't been seen on-screen in two years, Natalie Portman has been busy wrapping four movies, including this month's Thor: The Dark World, prepping for her directorial debut, and planning a relocation to Paris.  The actress we always knew would go places takes her major year ahead in stride.
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Beers.  Beach.  Blockbusters.  A Day in the Life of Chris Hemsworth.  —  The golden-locked God of Thunder from Down Under speaks softy off the set but wields a big stick on it—in Thor: The Dark World, in Rush, and in a series of notable dramatic roles.  Is this the moment when the 30-year-old Aussie's blond ambition pays off?
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Just Jared
Zach Baron / GQ Magazine Online:
The GQ Cover Story: Michael Fassbender  —  Listen, America, if you want your leading men to play robots or dudes with superpowers, Michael Fassbender isn't so Stanislavsky that he'll roll his pretty Irish eyes at you.  But that's not why he's the most exciting leading man to emerge in years.
Matthew Belloni / Hollywood Reporter:
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler to Host Golden Globes for Next Two Years  —  The deal is a coup for the Globes after the duo's first time at bat generated positive reviews and 19.7 million total viewers, a six-year high for the awards show.  —  Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will return as hosts …
Sadie Gennis / TVGuide.com:
Kenan Thompson Blames SNL's Diversity Issue on Lack of Talented Black Comediennes  —  When Saturday Night Live announced this season's six new cast members, many were shocked to see that the sketch comedy show would be devoid of a black female cast member for the sixth year in a row.
Discussion: Deadline.com and Bossip
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals Major Weight Loss on Set of New Nightcrawler Movie: Picture  —  Jake Gyllenhaal appeared significantly skinnier on the set of his new movie, Nightcrawler, on Oct. 13  —  Jake Gyllenhaal is losing himself in his latest movie.  Like Matthew McConaughey and Christian Bale before him …
Rebecca Johnson / EEW Magazine:
Bishop T.D. Jakes Disses ‘Preachers Of L.A.’—Calls Reality Show ‘Junk’  —  The premiere of Oxygen's controversial docu-series, Preachers Of L.A., may have pulled in a record 1.1 million viewers, but one of the most influential Christian pastors in America, Bishop T.D. Jakes, holds a very low opinion of it.
Discussion: CONCRETELOOP.COM and Bossip
Kathy Ehrich Dowd / People.com:
Martha Stewart on Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP Ambitions: I Hope She's Authentic  —  Martha Stewart has spoken out about Gwyneth Paltrow - and she seemed far from sold on the Oscar-winning actress's lifestyle business ambitions.  —  In a frank appearance on Bloomberg Television Tuesday, Stewart …
TMZ.com:
Lamar Odom — Gets Trimmed for ‘Meeting Wit Lakers’  —  GETS TRIMMED FOR ‘MEETING WIT LAKERS’  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Lamar Odom is way beyond first impressions with the Lakers ... but, all the same, he got a fresh shave of his head for a meeting with the team on Monday ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: X17 Online
In Touch Weekly:
Multiple Sources Confirm: Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx Are Dating  —  Multiple sources have confirmed that Katie is dating her ex's old friend, Jamie Foxx!  —  Multiple sources confirm to In Touch that Katie Holmes has embarked on a new romance with her ex-husband's close friend, actor Jamie Foxx.
Discussion: Dlisted
Rielle Hunter / The Huffington Post:
I, Rielle Hunter, Apologize  —  I behaved badly.  That may seem obvious to you but it's taken me a long time to admit that, even to myself.  For years I was so viciously attacked by the media and the world that I felt like a victim.  I now realize that the attacks are actually beside the point.
Discussion: Us Weekly and The Hollywood Gossip
TMZ.com:
Chief Keef — Sentenced to 20 Days in Jail Over Dirty Pot Test  —  Over Dirty Pot Test  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Chief Keef turned himself in to Cook County authorities today after testing positive for marijuana ... and was sentenced to serve 20 days in jail.
Amber Ryland / RADAR:
Miley Cyrus Hot For ‘Rolling Stone’ Magazine Heir Theo Wenner: 'She's Non-Stop With Him...In Complete Lust'  —  Miley Cyrus quickly moved on from her broken engagement to hunk Liam Hemsworth, and RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned she's smitten by new beau, Rolling Stone magazine heir Theo Wenner.
Melissa Cronin / RADAR:
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West At War Over Secret Baby Fashion Line: 'He Doesn't Think Kim Has Good Style'  —  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North is only a few months old, and the couple already has another baby: a secret kiddie clothing line!  But what started as a fun project …
Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Christina Milian, Mark Ballas Eliminated on Dancing With the Stars After Julianne Hough's Critiques  —  Gone too soon?  Christina Milian and her professional dance partner, Mark Ballas, were left stunned after being sent home during week five of Dancing With the Stars Season 17 on Monday, Oct. 14.
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Anya / People.com:
Ivanka Trump Welcomes a Son  —  It's a boy!  —  Ivanka Trump and her husband, New York Observer owner Jared Kushner, have welcomed their second child, she announced on Twitter on Tuesday.  —  “We just welcomed a beautiful & healthy son into the world.  Jared, Arabella and I couldn't be happier!”
Discussion: E! Online
TMZ.com:
Adrian Peterson — DNA Test Proved He Was the Dad  —  DNA TEST PROVED HE WAS THE DAD  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  When Adrian Peterson was told that he might be the father of a love child in South Dakota, he suspected it was true ... but he took a DNA test just to be sure, TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Bossip
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Marvel Likes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Paul Rudd for ‘Ant-Man’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Pic bows July 31, 2015  —  Sequels to “Thor” and “The Avengers” may be on the horizon at Marvel, but the company's antennas are keenly tuned in to Edgar Wright's “Ant-Man.”  —  Sources tell Variety that the two actors …
Janet Tappin Coelho / Daily Mail:
‘Leo is amazing!’  Model Kat Torres, 24, confirms she's dating DiCaprio as she opens up about pair's romance  —  He's never been one to hang around between relationships, and is rarely seen without a stunning model on his arm.  —  And now, after splitting from Victoria's Secret model Toni Garrn earlier …
 
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Lauren Conrad Flashes Engagement Ring, Shops With Fiance William Tell Post-Announcement: Pictures
TMZ.com:
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People.com:
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Kate Winslet Reveals Pregnancy Cravings, Jokes She Might Wet Herself at Labor Day Premiere
TMZ.com:
Maino — Rapper ARRESTED in NYC ... You Can't Be Driving That Bentley
Discussion: Bossip
Paul Sexton / Billboard:
Miley Cyrus Smashes U.K. Charts As ‘Wrecking Ball,’ ‘Bangerz’ Open At No. 1
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Rick / Hollywoodtuna:
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Joyce Chen / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian Reveals Atkins Diet for Baby Weight Loss, Wears Skinny Jeans: Picture
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Macaulay Culkin Looks Healthier Than Ever at Rare Appearance in NYC: Picture
Discussion: PerezHilton
Gillian Telling / People.com:
Jon Bon Jovi Walks Super-Fan Down the Aisle
Discussion: Digital Spy
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Tom McArthur / BBC:
RSF publishes its World Press Freedom Index and places Norway, Denmark, and Sweden in the top three, the US down 10 spots at 55, and Eritrea in last place

Sara Fischer / Axios:
A look at news publishers' conflicting approaches toward AI companies, and how the lack of a data marketplace makes it hard for buyers and sellers to set rates

Alex Kantrowitz / Big Technology:
Elon Musk says he wants Grok to create news summaries by relying solely on X posts, without looking at article text, and improved story citations are coming

 
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