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5:15 PM ET, February 12, 2014

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TMZ.com:
Nickelodeon Star Drake Bell Goes Bankrupt  —  Drake Bell — a huge Nickelodeon child actor who starred in “Drake & Josh” — has filed for bankruptcy ... TMZ has learned.  —  The 26-year-old actor just filed legal docs, claiming he's in the hole to the tune of $581,000.
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Sarah Silverman Is Dating Michael Sheen  —  Sarah Silverman has snatched herself a new boyfriend!  The comedienne is dating British actor Michael Sheen, Us Weekly exclusively confirms.  The two were recently spotted getting hot and heavy in West Hollywood on Thursday, Feb. 6.  —  PHOTOS: 2013's top 13 couples
Us Weekly:
Jamie Anderson, Olympic Snowboarder: “Tinder in the Olympic Village Is Next Level”  —  It hasn't been all work and no play for Jamie Anderson at the 2014 Olympics.  The 23-year-old American snowboarder shared with Us Weekly senior reporter Jennifer Peros on Monday, Feb. 10 …
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Andrew Romano / The Daily Beast:
I Watched Shia LaBeouf Cry at His Weird LA Art Project #IAMSORRY  —  Through his eyeholes, I could see LaBeouf's eyes moving around—staring at me.  I could hear him breathing under the bag.  I stood to go, and offered him my hand.  —  My first conversation today with Shia LaBeouf was a little one-sided, to put it mildly.
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PopWatch:
This Week's Cover: ‘Veronica Mars’ lives!  —  A long time ago, we used to be friends with a whip-smart teen sleuth named Veronica Mars.  And now, thanks to a historic Kickstarter campaign, Mars is back in Neptune — this time on the big screen.  In this week's cover story …
TMZ.com:
MICHAEL JACKSON SYNDROME  —  Bruce Jenner is NOT changing his identity ... he's just going through a mid-life crisis and is addicted to plastic surgery — this according to sources close to the Kardashian and Jenner sons.  —  Family sources say the klan does not buy what increasingly looks like gender reassignment.
Carmel Dagan / Variety:
Sid Caesar, Master of TV Comedy, Dies at 91  —  Sid Caesar, one of the first stars created by television via his weekly live comedy program “Your Show of Shows,” has died at 91.  TV host Larry King announced the news on Twitter.  —  Caesar, partnered with Imogene Coca …
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Aniston Jokes She's in “Deep S—t” Because She's Not Married With Kids  —  Sometimes you just have to laugh.  Jennifer Aniston proved she still has a pretty good sense of humor about herself when she interviewed Gloria Steinem on Monday, Feb. 10 — the eve of her 45th birthday …
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
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Sasha Bronner / The Huffington Post:
Gloria Steinem The Third Metric Jennifer Aniston Makers Women's Empowerment Gloria Steinem …
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity and Gossip Cop
NBC News:
Tom Brokaw Diagnosed With Cancer, Prognosis Encouraging - NBC News  —  In a personal note, NBC News Special Correspondent Tom Brokaw revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer and said he and his physicians are very encouraged w...
Discussion: CNN, Gawker, The Wrap and Us Weekly
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Associated Press:
Tom Brokaw Diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma
Discussion: Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Rihanna — I Was Bankrupt Because of My Stupid Accountant  —  Rihanna says her accountant made so many boneheaded decisions that he blew her fortune and she was “effectively bankrupt” by the end of 2009.  —  The singer claims in new legal docs she had $11 MILLION in cash at the beginning of 2009.
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
Paula Deen Scores $75 MILLION For Huge Comeback  —  $75 MILLION FOR HUGE COMEBACK  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Paula Deen — like the Phoenix — is rising again ... thanks to a $75 MILLION infusion of cash from a Phoenix-based investment company that could put Paula's wares in the back pocket of airplane seats.
Discussion: Bossip
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Greta Gerwig to Star in CBS' ‘How I Met Your Dad’  —  She'll also be a producer and is expected to contribute writing to the project from Carter Bays, Craig Thomas and Emily Spivey.  —  Greta Gerwig  —  CBS has found the star of its How I Met Your Mother spinoff How I Met Your Dad.
Discussion: Us Weekly and I Watch Stuff
Anya / People.com:
Soleil Moon Frye Names Son Lyric Sonny Roads  —  Update: “Welcome to the world Lyric Sonny Roads Goldberg!  Can't wait to share our pics and moments in the upcoming months.  Thanks for all the love and support,” the new mom posted Wednesday on her website.  —  Originally posted Feb. 10th: And baby makes five!
Discussion: Dlisted and Oh No They Didn't!
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Eva Mendes Jokes About Gosling Split Rumors: I'll “Cry,” Watch The Notebook, Eat Pizza on Valentine's Day  —  All Eva Mendes wants for Valentine's Day is . . . some pizza and a good cry?  Speaking with Ellen DeGeneres on the Wednesday, Feb. 12 episode of ELLEN, the Place Beyond the Pines actress …
Discussion: Dlisted
Edwin Ortiz / Complex:
Miley Cyrus' Dad Billy Ray Cyrus Drops Rap Video “Achy Breaky 2” with Buck 22  —  Last month Larry King, out of all people, announced country singer and Miley Cyrus' dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, would be releasing a “hip-hop version” of his 1992 hit single “Achy Breaky Heart.”
Discussion: The Superficial and Gawker
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Death To All Your Senses: Billy Ray Cyrus' Hip-Hop Sequel To Achy Breaky Heart
 
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Rolling Stone:
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Sharon Tanenbaum / Us Weekly:
Blake Lively Flashes Some Leg at Michael Kors Fashion Week Show
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Sarah Lyall / New York Times:
Chasing Gold (and Jeans That Fit)
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Lady Gaga Films Music Video Project With Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Cast
TMZ.com:
Tyrese — DENIED Visitation with Daughter — Cops Called
Discussion: Bossip
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Scandal’ Enlists ‘Homeland’ Actress for Major Season Three Arc (Exclusive)
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TMZ.com:
Khloe Kardashian — Assaults Dance Floor With Blunt Object
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TMZ.com:
Selena Gomez Thanks Fans for Rehab Support — WITH WINE PHOTO!
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RADAR:
Miley Cyrus Considers Moving From Hillside Home For A Downtown L.A. Condo Over Security Concerns
Discussion: PerezHilton
RADAR:
Teen Mom War!  Farrah Abraham Says Jenelle Evans Is ‘Obsessed With Being Negative Towards Me’ …
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Amber Ryland / RADAR:
Famed Photog Refused To Shoot Kim Kardashian ‘Vogue’ Spread: He Only Shoots People He Likes!
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