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1:05 PM ET, February 24, 2010

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Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
Matt Damon To Star In New RFK Biopic  —  EXCLUSIVE: In this tough marketplace, if you want to make another movie about a complex historical figure like Robert F Kennedy, you'd better bring to the table an actor with chops and bankability to excite a financier.  Matt Damon does both those things.
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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen In Rehab For Cocaine And Alcohol  —  Charlie Sheen checked into rehab because he was using cocaine and alcohol, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  Despite his statement that he was going in as a “preventative measure,” RadarOnline.com learned that the actor had been using both cocaine and alcohol.
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People.com:
Charlie Sheen Enters Rehab as a ‘Preventative Measure’  —  First his wife entered rehab, and now Charlie Sheen is in treatment, too.  —  “As a preventative measure, Charlie Sheen has entered a rehabilitation facility,” his rep says in a statement.  “He will take some time off his series Two and a Half Men.”
Chris Johnson / Daily Mail:
Now that's sheer exhibitionism, Liz: Hurley wears a VERY revealing sari  —  She has a legacy of wearing revealing dresses.  But it appears at the age of 44, Elizabeth Hurley is still not ready to give up the game.  —  The actress attended the Love Ball charity fundraiser last night …
Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
New Line making Speedy Gonzales film; George Lopez to voice character  —  ¡Andale!  ¡Andale!  ¡Arriba!  ¡Arriba!  —  Speedy Gonzales is taking his folk hero status, incredible speed and signature red kerchief to the big screen, courtesy of New Line.
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Jonah Hill set to star in ‘The Sitter’  —  David Gordon Green in negotiations to direct Fox comedy  —  Jonah Hill will star in and David Gordon Green is in negotiations to direct “The Sitter” for Fox.  Michael De Luca is producing.  —  The irreverent comedy will harken to 1987's “Adventures in Babysitting.”
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Osbourne “Took More Hell” for Weight Than Drug Addiction  —  Kelly Osbourne checked into rehab for drug and alcohol addiction three times.  —  But the singer, 25, tells the new Us Weekly (on newsstands now): “I took more hell for being fat than I did for being an absolute raging drug addict.
RADAR:
Lost Star Matthew Fox In Sex Scandal With Stripper  —  Lost star Matthew Fox is caught up in a sex scandal with a stripper who is young enough to be his daughter.  —  Fox, 43, who has been married for 18 years and has two children, is accused of cheating with 26-year-old stripper Stefani Talbott.
Dave McNary / Variety:
Frieda Pinto summoned by ‘Gods’  —  ‘Slumdog’ actress set for Relativity's Greek mythology clash  —  Freida Pinto will star in “War of the Gods,” Relativity Media's Greek mythology clash directed by Tarsem Singh with production set to start in April.  —  Story follows a young warrior Theseus …
Edward Wyatt / New York Times:
‘Idol’ Winners: Not Just Fame but Big Bucks  —  LOS ANGELES — It is doubtful that any of the remaining 24 contestants on “American Idol” hope that they will be playing the Teen Angel in a touring production of “Grease” in Milwaukee three years from now.  —  But that's what Taylor Hicks, the 2006 American Idol winner, is doing.
Daily Mail:
The Kiss: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie enjoy passionate Parisian embrace  —  It's not unusual to see a couple sharing a passionate kiss on the streets of Paris - one of the most romantic cities in the world.  —  But passers-by must have had a shock yesterday when they realised the embracing couple …
Discussion: Pink is the New Blog
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Rachel Abramowitz / Los Angeles Times:
Angelina Jolie to play Kay Scarpetta
Discussion: PopWatch, FishBowlLA and PopSugar
Michael Ausiello / The Ausiello Files:
‘Vampire Diaries’ exclusive: David Anders cries uncle!  —  24's loss is The Vampire Diaries' gain!  —  David Anders, who (spoiler alert) permanently clocked out of 24 last night, has rebounded with a multi-episode arc on The CW smash, sources confirm to me exclusively.
ETonline:
GARY BUSEY WELCOMES BABY BOY  —  ET has the latest...  Gary Busey is a dad again!  —  The 65-year-old Academy Award nominee and his partner Steffanie Sampson, 40, welcomed their first son together at 6:40 this morning.  —  The baby boy, who they named Luke Samson Busey, weighed in at six pounds, seven ounces.
Emma Cox / The Sun:
LINDSAY LOHAN today tells all about her lesbian relationship with SAMANTHA RONSON - and says she wants her lover back.  —  The Hollywood tearaway had a fiery 18-month fling with DJ Sam.  It ended last April after the pair were frequently pictured fighting and crying in public.
Sarah Jessica Parker / Contactmusic.com:
Sarah Jessica Parker - Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Smell  —  Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Smell  —  Sarah Jessica Parker's new fragrance, SJP NYC, is designed as a “snapshot of Carrie Bradshaw”.  —  Sarah Jessica Parker's new scent is a “snapshot of Carrie Bradshaw”.
Ryan Phillippe / People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  • Newly single, Ryan Phillippe was definitely in a party mode at Teddy's inside the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where he mingled with several female clubgoers.  Sporting a tight gray T-shirt, the actor hopped on the dancefloor and started getting down with somebody …
Adam Lambert / Contactmusic.com:
Adam Lambert - Lambert: 'Boyle's Hit Is Horrendous'  —  Caption: Adam Lambert (Picture) Mercedez-Benz IMG New York Fashion Week Fall 2010 - G-Star Raw - Backstage Arrivals New York City, USA ....  Lambert: 'Boyle's Hit Is Horrendous'  —  ADAM LAMBERT has slammed SUSAN BOYLE's debut single …
TMZ.com:
Yung Berg: Pistol-Whip Victim  —  Yung Berg — the guy who rapped on the song “Sexy Can I” — was violently beaten and robbed at a house in Los Angeles this weekend ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to law enforcement sources, Berg — real name Christian Ward — was at a house party …
Discussion: Rap Radar and Bossip
Hillary Crosley / MTV:
The-Dream Reveals His And Christina Milian's Baby's Name  —  Baby is due ‘no later than Sunday,’ Dream tells MTV News; also talks new LP Love King.  —  On Monday, R&B singer-songwriter The-Dream chatted with MTV News about his and wife Christina Milian's forthcoming baby, and also about his new album and videos.
Hillary Crosley / MTV:
T.I. Makes First Public Appearance Since Prison  —  Rapper attends fiancée's Alzheimer's fundraiser; label partner says Tip's next album is due this summer.  —  On Monday night, T.I. made his first public appearance since prison, stepping out with fiancée Tameka “Tiny” …
PopEater:
Parents of Missing ‘Growing Pains’ Actor Say He ‘Was Very Depressed’  —  The search continues for ‘Growing Pains’ actor Andrew Koenig.  Now his famous father, Walter Koenig, is opening up about the painful search for his missing son.  “It's very, very tough,” the elder Koenig …
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BBC:
Kiefer Sutherland returns to 24 filming  —  Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland has returned to the set of hit TV show 24 after filming was halted because he needed to undergo surgery.  —  Fox has not disclosed what was wrong with the star, referring to it as a “medical procedure” earlier this month.
Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Miss Beverly Hills Lauren Ashley Opposes Same Sex Marriage  —  Former Miss California Carrie Prejean isn't the only beauty queen open to expressing her objection to same-sex marriage.  Miss Beverly Hills 2010 Lauren Ashley is also speaking out in support of traditional nuptials.
Laura Kalnicky / Life and Style:
Kourtney: Why I took Scott back  —  On the Feb. 21 season finale of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kourtney Kardashian forgave boyfriend Scott Disick for his drunken, disrespectful past behavior.  “I love him.  I really want to make it work,” Kourtney said in front of the cameras.
Mark Graham / New York Magazine:
Angela Chase and Jordan Catalano, Fifteen Years Later  —  The last time we saw Angela Chase and Jordan Catalano sharing the frame, the two of them sped off in Catalano's beloved Plymouth, Red, leaving Brian Krakow hurt, confused, and in the dust.  Many have opined about what became of the duo …
Discussion: TFL Style and !! omg blog !!
Dave McNary / Variety:
Pair join ‘Cancer’ cast  —  Anjelica Huston, Philip Baker Hall set for comedy  —  Anjelica Huston and Philip Baker Hall have joined the cast of Summit/Mandate's comedy formerly titled “I'm With Cancer.”  —  Pic starring Seth Rogen, James McAvoy, Anna Kendrick and Bryce Dallas Howard is due …
Discussion: The Playlist and Dark Horizons
 
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Matthew Keys / The Desk:
C-SPAN's own business choices keep the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms like YouTube TV, as it stays reliant on cable and satellite funding

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Memo: Spotify's head of podcast studios, Julie McNamara, is leaving the company after nearly three years, emphasizing Spotify's reduced ambitions in podcasts

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