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Richard Suchet / Sky News:
Charlize Theron: Press Intrusion ‘Like Rape’  —  Charlize Theron says press coverage of her private life is so intrusive that it is comparable to rape.  —  The South African-born actress told Sky News that “every aspect” of her life has become “fodder” for a brand of journalism that exists “in a dark room”.
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Wills Robinson / Daily Mail:
‘I feel raped’: Outrage after Oscar winner Charlize Theron compares press intrusion to rape during interview with journalist to promote her new film  —  Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron has outraged her fans after comparing press intrusion to rape.  —  The star, who is in the UK …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie Reveals Son Maddox is Dating an English Girl: “She's Lovely”  —  He's all grown up!  Angelina Jolie has revealed her eldest son Maddox has already started dating — and the jet-setting 12-year-old's girlfriend is an English rose!  —  The actress talked to Entertainment Tonight …
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Shanelle / People.com:
Angelina Jolie: Maddox Has a Girlfriend
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Style News and MoeJackson
James Rainey / Los Angeles Times:
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to buy Clippers for $2 billion  —  Former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer won a frenetic bidding war for ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers, with his $2-billion offer setting a record price for an NBA team, The Times has learned.
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Bedhead / Cele|bitchy:
Chris Evans & Sandra Bullock are a thing now?  ‘They really like each other’  —  These are photos of Chris Evans looking uncharacteristically thrilled in the face of a paparazzi camera.  Chris was meeting Sandra Bullock for the very first time at the 2012 Vanity Fair party.  These photos are amazing.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Just Jared
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Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Ant-Man’ Director Contenders Include Adam McKay, Ruben Fleischer  —  “We're the Millers” director Rawson Marshall Thurber is also among the potential helmers, who offer a glimpse into the mindset of Marvel president Kevin Feige as he looks to fill the hole left by Edgar Wright, a favorite among the fan-boy community.
Lisa Respers France / CNN:
Cranston hints Walter White may not be done  —  (CNN) — More “Breaking Bad” yo?  —  The series star Bryan Cranston seemed to drop a major hint in an interview with CNN's Ashleigh Banfield Thursday.  Asked by Banfield if his character, Walter White, died or not, Cranston said, “Hey, you never saw bags zip up or anything.
Discussion: Variety
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj — Floyd Mayweather Jr. Paid Her $50,000 to Show Up at Daughter's B-Day … EXCLUSIVE  —  Nicki Minaj doesn't even have to sing to make bank — sources tell TMZ Floyd Mayweather Jr. paid her $50,000 just to show her face at his daughter's 14th birthday party.
Discussion: Bossip
Jen Heger / RADAR:
Kanye In Kontrol!  West Bans New Wife Kim From Filming Kardashian Spin-Off Show - Momager Kris Jenner Furious  —  Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have been married less than a week and he's already laying down the law when it comes to his new wife's career.  RadarOnline.com has learned …
Discussion: PerezHilton, Bossip and Crushable
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Perez Hilton:
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Might Be Bored On Their Honeymoon Already! …
Discussion: X17 Online and Daily Mail
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Hit a Movie Theater in Ireland on Post-Wedding Honeymoon: Pictures
Discussion: Hollywood Reporter and Just Jared
Thomas Adamson / Associated Press:
Monaco's Princess Charlene Is Pregnant  —  Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco announced Friday that they are expecting their first child, who will be heir to the tiny principality.  —  The 36-year-old South African former Olympic swimmer and her 56-year-old husband …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Liberty Ross Divorce Settlement — I Got Guilty Money From Rupert Sanders  —  I GOT GUILT MONEY  —  In My Divorce  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Liberty Ross now has her own chapter in the Silver Linings Playbook — CHEATING can pay handsomely.  —  Liberty's divorce from director Rupert Sanders is now settled ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Daily Mail and Gossip Cop
TMZ.com:
Rob Kardashian Nearly Runs Over Paps Leaving the Gym  —  NEARLY RUNS OVER PHOTOGRAPHERS  —  Leaving the Gym  —  Rob Kardashian plowed his SUV through a crowd of aggressive paparazzi — none of whom work for TMZ — as he exited an L.A. gym Thursday ... and you could clearly hear his car make contact with at least one of the shooters.
Discussion: Gossip Cop
aww.com.au:
Nicole: I'd give it all away for Keith and the kids  —  On the eve of the release of her new film, Grace of Monaco, Nicole Kidman has spoken exclusively to The Australian Women's Weekly about her fears at playing the late Monaco princess - and how she'd happily throw in her film career for her family.
Ayana Stewart / MiamiHerald.com:
Phil Collins returns to the stage — with Miami Country Day School band  —  British singer and drummer Phil Collins made a surprise appearance at Miami Country Day School last week.  —  Collins, who rose to fame in the 1970s as a member of rock band Genesis, shared the stage …
Discussion: Digital Spy and Gawker
Emily Tess Katz / The Huffington Post:
Busy Philipps: Gwyneth Paltrow Says ‘Her Truth’ About Motherhood, But It's Not Mine  —  Busy Philipps, star of ABC's “Cougar Town,” says she has “nothing to complain about” when it comes to parenting while working as an actress.  Though she doesn't fault fellow actress Gwyneth Paltrow …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Cele|bitchy and Just Jared
 
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Daily Mail:
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New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

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