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5:15 PM ET, June 20, 2014

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Erik Pedersen / Deadline.com:
‘Star Wars’ Bombshell!  Rian Johnson To Write, Direct Next Two Films  —  UPDATE, 11:55 AM: Rian Johnson hasn't commented yet on his monumental new task of mounting the next two Star Wars films.  Even better, he has borrowed the spirit of another space film, The Right Stuff …
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Hollywood Reporter:
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Sets Director  —  UPDATED: “Looper” director Rian Johnson will direct the second new film, and write a treatment for the third.  —  The Force must be strong with Rian Johnson.  —  The Looper director is in talks with Lucasfilm to write and direct the next Star Wars film, Episode VIII, according to sources.
Discussion: Gawker
Lucas Shaw / The Wrap:
‘Star Wars’: Rian Johnson to Write, Direct Episode VIII — But Not IX  —  Rian Johnson will write and direct the eighth “Star Wars” movie, inheriting the franchise from J.J. Abrams, according to two individuals with knowledge of the director's plans.  Johnson will also write the treatment for the ninth movie, but he will not direct it.
Discussion: The Moviefone Blog
Stockton Police Department / Facebook:
Photo of: Jeremy Meeks  —  SPD NEWS - WESTON RANCH OPERATION CEASEFIRE ENFORCEMENT MISSION  —  Due to a recent increase of shootings and robberies in the Weston Ranch area, the Stockton Police Department just completed a multi-agency Operation Ceasefire enforcement mission.
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TMZ.com:
Hot Mug Shot Guy's Mom Comes to His Defense — He's No Gangster!  —  Jeremy Meeks — aka Dreamy McMug Shot — for sure does one thing well ... he makes good kids, and has a very loyal mom who says McMug is being stereotyped because of his old tattoos.  —  Meeks is currently being held …
Discussion: Gawker and The Blemish
KXTV:
Ladies love this convicted felon's mug shot  —  Meet Jeremy Meeks.  He's a 30-year-old convicted felon who was arrested Wednesday on felony weapons charges during a sweep in the Weston Ranch area of Stockton, according to Stockton police.  —  Meeks was one of four men arrested …
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Christina Milian, Fiance Jas Prince Split: Singer Calls Off Engagement  —  It's over.  Christina Milian has called it quits with fiance Jas Prince after two years of dating, a rep for the star's family confirms exclusively to Us Weekly.  —  The singer/songwriter/actress, 32 …
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Rachel Maresca / NY Daily News:   Christina Milian, Jas Prince end engagement after two years of dating
TMZ.com:
North West Rolls First Class With Entourage  —  ROLLS FIRST CLASS  —  With Entourage  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kim Kardashian's 1-year-old baby is a full-on baller, flying 1st class from NYC to L.A. with nannies, an assistant, Kanye's aunt, a nurse and a security guard …
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Zoe Kravitz Consumed Clay to Help Lose 20 Pounds for Anorexic, Bulimic Film Character  —  Clay-drinking Kravitz!  Zoe Kravitz opened up to Us Weekly at The Road Within premiere in L.A., on Wednesday, June 18, about playing an anorexic and bulimic character in the film.  —  PHOTOS: Celebs who've battled eating disorders
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Allison / Dlisted:   Zoe Kravitz Pulled A Shailene Woodley And Drank Clay To Lose 20lbs
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Canoodling in the Studio  —  JUSTIN AND SELENA  —  PUT YOUR HEAD ON MY SHOULDER ...  EXCLUSIVE  —  Justin Bieber caught a few ZZZZZs in the studio last night ... and he did so cuddled all up on Selena Gomez.  —  This continues the latest reunion of the entity known as Jelena.
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Ruthie Fierberg / GoodyBlog:
Megan Fox: “I love something so much that I will never be the same again.”  —  In anticipation of this summer's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live-action movie, we caught up with actress and new mom (again!)  Megan Fox.  While many may recognize her of Transformers fame, her favorite role is mother of two boys under the age of two.
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis Recreate Thelma and Louise Selfie 23 Years Later  —  The girls are back at it!  In a moment that probably had Thelma & Louise fans twirl with excitement, Susan Sarandon and her former costar Geena Davis reunited for an adorable selfie 23 years after the film's debut via Twitter on Thursday, June 19.
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Perez Hilton:
Susan Sarandon And Geena Davis — AKA Thelma & Louise — Reunite To Prove They Are Mainstream Inventors Of The Selfie!
Discussion: X17 Online
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Orlando Bloom allegedly has been pursuing Taylor Swift: yay or nay?  —  I feel like this week has been bad for the ladies who are especially looney for certain actors.  So, let me just go ahead and upset the Orlando-loonies.  They are out there and they are vocal.  But, in my experience, the Orly-loonies want him to be happy.
Discussion: In Case You Didn't Know and Gawker
Marvel.com:
ROSARIO DAWSON JOINS MARVEL'S DAREDEVIL FOR NETFLIX  —  Marvel and Netflix are proud to announce that acclaimed actress Rosario Dawson has joined “Marvel's Daredevil,” an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015.  —  Known for her powerful work in “Cesar Chavez,” “Kids” …
Discussion: I Watch Stuff and The Wrap
Kelli Bender / People.com:
Lifetime Announces The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story TV Movie  —  Principal Belding always wanted to know, “Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!  What is going on here?”  Now he, and the rest of us, are about to find out.  —  TV network Lifetime will air The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story in 2014.
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
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Philiana Ng / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Unauthorized Saved by the Bell’ TV Movie Heads to Lifetime
Discussion: BuzzFeed and I Watch Stuff
TMZ.com:
SUFFERS DOUBLE BRAIN ANEURYSM  —  “Storage Wars” auctioneer Dan Dotson was rushed to a hospital in Palm Springs Monday afternoon after suffering a double brain aneurysm ... and doctors said he only had a slight chance of survival.  —  Dotson's wife Laura Dotson tells TMZ …
Discussion: The Wrap
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
NEWS/ Kate Gosselin: If I Didn't Need to Support My Family, “You'd Never Hear From Us Again”  —  Loading...  Kate Gosselin admits that there are worse ways to earn a living.  —  But the divorced mother of eight insists that she's doing just that by allowing cameras back into her and her family's life.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Crushable
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lopez Talks Exes Ben Affleck, Cris Judd, Casper Smart, Mariah Carey Feud on Watch What Happens Live  —  We've dreamed of this night for so long!  Jennifer Lopez graced the Bravo Clubhouse for the Thursday, June 19 installment of Watch What Happens Live, and host Andy Cohen grilled …
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Honey Boo Boo Hit Mama June On The Tonight Show
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Jordyn Holman / Variety:
Hollywood Walk of Fame 2015 Honorees Revealed
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TMZ.com:
I'M GETTING MARRIED AT HEINZ FIELD!
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
San Antonio Spurs Star — TURNT UP ... At Bday Nightclub Celebration
Deadline.com:
Critics' Choice TV Awards: ‘Orange Is The New Black’ & ‘Breaking Bad’ Named Best Series; ‘Fargo’ Wins 3
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Jason Biggs: I Had Sex With a Hooker My Wife Hired For My Birthday; She Watched, Ate Chips
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Kesha Says Her New Music Will Surprise Fans
Discussion: PerezHilton
Christopher Rosen / The Huffington Post:
Robert Pattinson is tired.
Discussion: Gossip Cop and Just Jared
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Willow Smith and Jaden Smith Sleep With Pet Snakes, Are “Obsessed”
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Jesse Spero / Access Hollywood:
WILL RUMER WILLIS JOIN IN SISTER SCOUT'S TOPLESS PROTEST?
Discussion: Us Weekly
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
AMC Picks Up Second Season Of ‘Better Call Saul’, Pushes Premiere Date, Releases Photo
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Kelly Rowland Debuts Bare Baby Bump in Cute Pregnant Yoga Picture
Billboard:
D'Angelo's Album Will Be Out in 2014, Touring in October, Manager Insists
Discussion: Digital Spy and Stereogum
 

 
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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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