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Michaels: ‘I’m not 100 percent yet’

Bret Michaels made it from his hospital bed to Sunday night’s finale of “The Celebrity Apprentice,” where he was named the winner, but on Monday the rocker admitted “I am not 100 percent back yet” after suffering a life-threatening hemorrhage followed by what doctors called a warning stroke.

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Scoop: ‘Idol’ was Bieber’s back-up plan to fame

Justin Bieber, who was among the recording artists who pitched in for “Idol Gives Back” on the April 21 benefit, clearly didn’t need to take the “Idol” route. But if things had been different for him, might he be Aaron Kelly’s big competition this year? He certainly thought about trying out for the show.

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Scoop: Bowersox ‘never intended on quitting’

If we’ve learned one thing from “American Idol” this season, it’s that what happens in the parking lot with Ryan Seacrest does not stay in the parking lot with Ryan Seacrest.

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Scoop: Kate’s crying tears of loneliness

Even before she was booted from “Dancing With the Stars” Tuesday night, seeing Kate Gosselin in tears had become a common occurrence.

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Scoop: Did Seacrest plant positive article?

After Ryan Seacrest’s bizarre behavior on last week’s “American Idol” — tweeting and dancing during performances —a TMZ story that paints Seacrest as a contestant-saving hero seems suspicious.

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Scoop: Bullock’s sister says reports are wrong

Thanks to a spate of other high profile splits, the buzz around the Sandra Bullock-Jesse James breakup had quieted down. But now the story is back in the news as Bullock’s sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado, corrects some misinformation about Bullock’s whereabouts.

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Scoop: King’s alleged affair a headache for staff

According to several sources close to the “Larry King Live” show, rumors that King was having an affair with his current wife’s sister have been a longtime issue. “For years, we were dealing with these rumors,” said one source. “We were always trying to do damage control on this situation.”

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Scoop: Abdul may be heading back to ‘Idol’

“American Idol” is certainly having a rough go at it this year, and there’s no easy answer about what can be done to keep ratings from sinking farther when Simon Cowell is absent from the judges’ panel next year. One rumor floating around is that the show will bring Paula Abdul back.

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Scoop: ‘Idol’ bandleader going to ‘Tonight’

When “American Idol” returns next year, it will be without Simon Cowell, and now, it’s confirmed it will be without bandleader and musical director Rickey Minor, too. Minor will make his “Tonight Show” debut on June 7.

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Scoop: Conan-TBS deal set up for success

When it was announced that Conan O’Brien signed a deal for a late-night program on TBS, industry insiders expressed fantastic surprise. But the shock that O’Brien would land at a cable network and not at say, Fox, is quickly wearing off: In this case, it looks like Team Coco and TBS are actually both winners, and O’Brien is set up for success.

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Scoop: Lynch full of ‘Glee’ over engagement

After a nearly four-month hiatus, “Glee” returns to television Tuesday night. That’s good news for fans, but Jane Lynch, who plays cheerleading coach and glee club arch nemesis Sue Sylvester, has even bigger news: she’s confirmed that she is engaged.

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Scoop: Best and worst of Oprah as cover girl

The folks at O, The Oprah Magazine ring in their 10th anniversary with the May issue. Winfrey herself has been on the cover of every issue in the magazine’s history. What did it take to get there?

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Scoop: Gosselin’s $35,000 makeover

Kate Gosselin was a bundle of nerves prior to hitting the dance floor during Monday’s “Dancing With the Stars,” but it’s safe to say her jitters were more performance — and not appearance — oriented.

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Scoop: Miley has agenda for ‘Idol’ appearance

Miley Cyrus is going to be the season’s first guest mentor this week on “American Idol,” but don’t tune in if you’re hoping for references to anything having to do with her Disney character, Hannah Montana.

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Scoop: Jesse James hopes Bullock can forgive

While Sandra Bullock keeps a low profile, her husband Jesse James is trying to maintain some normalcy, hoping he and Bullock can get past the recent allegations that he cheated on her with tattoo model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee.

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Scoop: Snooki’s ugly beauty secrets

“Jersey Shore” star Snooki has already shared some of her beauty secrets: For starters, don’t use a Bumpit. But she has some that she’s kept quiet.

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Scoop: Sandra’s hubby’s alleged mistress tells all

Sandra Bullock has yet to make any further statement about the alleged affair between her husband, Jesse James, and tattoo model Michelle “Bombshell” McGee, but more details are pouring out.

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Scoop: Sandra Bullock blindsided by husband?

When In Touch Weekly broke news Wednesday morning that Sandra Bullock’s husband Jesse James had been cheating on her, there was plenty of skepticism, considering how close Bullock and James seemed during awards season. However, Bullock has now abruptly pulled out of the London premiere of “The Blind Side.”

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Scoop: Gosselin is ‘Dancing’ — in Pennsylvania

Kate Gosselin can’t catch a break. The newly single mother of eight, who in the past has been criticized for everything from bad mothering to bad hair practices, is now taking heat for being a diva on the set of “Dancing With the Stars.”

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Scoop: Toronto may pay for Haim funeral

With final toxicology tests and an official cause of death still pending, Corey Haim’s body will be laid to rest in Toronto on Tuesday.

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Scoop: Simon’s engagement a surprise to many

Simon Cowell went from bachelor to betrothed before most people knew he was even dating his fiancee, Mezhgan Hussainy. Just how did this happen? According to recording artist Sinitta, one of Cowell’s friends, Hussainy patiently waited for the “American Idol” judge to come around.

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Scoop: What’s up with Clooney’s glum expression?

LOS ANGELES - Why the face, George Clooney?

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Scoop: ‘Avatar’ insiders don’t expect to win top Oscar

LOS ANGELES - Despite having 10 nominated films in the best picture category this year, the race has come down to two films: “The Hurt Locker” and “Avatar.” With just hours to go before a winner is announced, “Avatar” insiders are admitting that they have doubts that the best picture prize — or any Oscar — will go to their film.

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Scoop: Getting into the (Indie) Spirit

LOS ANGELES - On Friday night, Film Independent held its 25th Spirit Awards ceremony. My intent was to send a flurry of Twitter updates, but Twitter had other plans, apparently. So here's a rundown of what you missed if you weren't watching the live and uncut broadcast on IFC.

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Scoop: Palins’ presence in L.A. raises eyebrows

Much of the Oscar week talk in Los Angeles has centered around various elements of backlash related to the “The Hurt Locker.” Well, that was the case, at least until the Palins came to town.

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