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9:55 AM ET, April 11, 2014

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Bill Carter / New York Times:
Colbert Will Host ‘Late Show,’ Playing Himself for a Change  —  CBS made its choice, quickly and definitively: Stephen Colbert will succeed David Letterman as the host of its late-night franchise, which Mr. Letterman created when he came to the network in 1993.
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Stephen Colbert to Replace David Letterman on ‘Late Show’  —  CBS named Stephen Colbert to succeed David Letterman as host of “The Late Show,” handing the reins of its flagship latenight program to a cable host who has found success in attracting young male viewers by playing a character, rather than himself.
Tony Maglio / The Wrap:
Stephen Colbert to Replace David Letterman as Host of CBS' ‘Late Show’
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Deadline.com:
Stephen Colbert Named CBS' New ‘Late Show’ Host
Discussion: Dlisted, Showbiz411 and I Watch Stuff
TMZ.com:
Selena Gomez Fires Mom & Dad — I'm Beyond Your Control  —  FIRES MOM & DAD  —  I'm Beyond Your Control  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  She's 21, but Selena Gomez has just fired her mother and stepfather — as her managers anyway.  —  Sources close to the singer tell TMZ, Selena axed her p-units Mandy …
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber — I'm on a Boat ... But It Isn't Mine!  —  I'M ON A BOAT ... BUT IT ISN'T MINE!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Justin Bieber is making a habit of making it look like he owns cool stuff, when he really doesn't — this time he tried to pass off a super famous yacht as his own ... when everyone knows it's not his.
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Jane / X17 Online:
JUSTIN BIEBER SHOWS OFF TATTOOED BULGING BICEPS ON HIS NEW YACHT
Discussion: PerezHilton
Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:
Joe Jonas on Justin Bieber's Downfall: “We All Saw It Coming”
Discussion: X17 Online
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince William Tells New Zealand Hosts: Sorry If George Is Keeping You Up at Night  —  New Zealanders have been vocal in professing their love of the visiting royals.  And Prince George hasn't been silent, either - particularly at night.  —  “I hope that George doesn't keep you up.
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Simon Perry / People.com:
What Prince George Revealed About Himself at His Playdate
Discussion: Crushable
RADAR:
Back On!  Hilary Duff Calling Off Divorce From Hubby Mike Comrie  —  After spending a romantic Valentine's Day vacation together in the Bahamas, Hilary Duff is calling off the divorce with hubby Mike Comrie, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.  —  According to an insider …
TMZ.com:
Debbie Rowe Wants Michael Jackson's Kids Back — Going To Court for Custody  —  I'm Going to Court  —  TO GET MICHAEL JACKSON'S KIDS  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Debbie Rowe will wage legal war to get guardianship of the 2 kids she had with Michael Jackson ... and if she could she'd gladly take all 3.
Discussion: Bossip and The Hollywood Gossip
Anita Busch / Deadline.com:
Sean Penn To Direct Charlize Theron and Javier Bardem In ‘The Last Face’ For River Road's Bill Pohlad  —  An interesting film project is quickly coming together now with Sean Penn, Charlize Theron and Javier Bardem, which is readying to be shot in Africa.  The love story, called The Last Face …
Discussion: Daily Mail, PerezHilton and Just Jared
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Katherine Heigl “Tried Repeatedly” to Settle Duane Reade Dispute Without a Lawsuit  —  Is one tweet worth $6 million?  Katherine Heigl certainly thinks so.  As previously reported, the Grey's Anatomy alum, 35, filed a $6 million lawsuit against Walgreen Co. subsidiary Duane Reade Inc. on Wednesday …
Discussion: Dlisted, The Blemish and TMZ.com
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Tom Junod / Esquire:
COVER PREVIEW!  HEY, ISN'T THAT TOM HARDY, THE GREATEST ACTOR OF HIS GENERATION?  —  Two days in London with the odd mix of ego and low self-esteem that has become Hollywood's new hope. … Subscribe here for up to 84% off.  —  Tom Hardy is not a movie star.  —  This is not a judgment.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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TMZ.com:
Colin Kaepernick Sexual Assault Investigation — 49ers QB Being Investigated [Update]  —  INVESTIGATED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT  —  [Update]  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  10:32 AM PT — TMZ Sports has obtained a police report filed after the alleged incident ... in which the accuser claims …
Free Britney / The Hollywood Gossip:
Amanda Bynes Taken Off Medication; Mom Claims “No Mental Illness Whatsoever”  —  Amanda Bynes' mother has taken her off medication and claims she has no mental illness, a statement and turn of events that has left many people alarmed.  —  Lynn Bynes says the only problem Amanda had was pot …
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Jeff Sneider / The Wrap:
Chloe Moretz to Star in YA Adaptation ‘The 5th Wave’ for Sony (Exclusive)  —  Sony Pictures is turning to a familiar face to anchor its YA franchise “The 5th Wave,” as Chloe Moretz is in final negotiations to star in the adaptation of Rick Yancey's popular novel, TheWrap has learned.
Amelia McDonell-Parry / The FriskyThe Frisky:
I Love You Beyonce, But I Think You Photoshopped Your Thighs In These Golfing Photos  —  A friend of mine just tipped me off to these latest photos Beyonce posted to her Instagram, featuring the singer, clad in sort of retro-style two-piece swimsuit, golfing on vacation.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Dlisted
Zach Johnson / E! Online:
NEWS/ Alex Pettyfer Dating Model Marloes Horst!  —  Not too long ago, a single Alex Pettyfer told E! News he was a “hopeless romantic.”  —  Good thing he didn't give up hope!  The Endless Love actor is currently dating model Marloes Horst, E! News can exclusively confirm.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Priya Rao / Vanity Fair:
The Case of the Missing Bikini  —  Spotlight on Alexandra Daddario, turning heads in HBO's True Detective.  —  “I was obsessed with Nancy Drew growing up—I couldn't get enough,” says Alexandra Daddario, the breakout star of television's most talked-about new drama, True Detective, starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.
 
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Alexis Tereszcuk / RADAR:
Obama Shuns Kim! Kardashian Is ‘Political Poison,’ Campaign Insider Says
Discussion: Bossip
Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Juan Pablo Galavis Shares New Photo of Nikki Ferrell, Emphasizes Word “Love”
Allison / Dlisted:
PRAISE BE! There Will Be No Pimp Mama Kris Koochie In Playboy!
Discussion: E! Online
Amy Zimmerman / The Daily Beast:
Why Women Want Hollywood Lothario Wilmer Valderrama
Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:
Kylie Jenner Slams Plastic Surgery Rumors, Says Claims Are “Insulting”
Michael K / Dlisted:
Hot Slut Of The Day!  —  Lenny the farting pussy whose s**t …
Lauren Turner / POPSUGAR Celebrity:
Exclusive Pics: Kristen Stewart Celebrates Her Birthday in New Orleans
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Kris Jenner Won't Pose Nude for Playboy: “I Don't Think Anyone Wants to See Me” Naked
NY Daily News:
Woody Allen's ‘Bullets Over Broadway’ features white cast for Cotton Club story directed by Susan Stroman
Discussion: Bossip and Gawker
TMZ.com:
THE GREAT BANGING COVER-UP ... YET AGAIN
Discussion: PerezHilton
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Joe Francis' Girlfriend Abbey Wilson Is Pregnant With Twin Girls!
Discussion: Dlisted and The Superficial
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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