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Will Blake Lively Really Sue Over Photo Scandal?

Two weeks ago, a Blake Lively nude photo scandal hit the web, as hackers released an array of nude shots allegedly of the Gossip Girl actress. Lively’s rep, while denying the photos are of the star, threatened legal action against websites that published them. But can she even do that? She sure can – irrespective of whether the pics are her or not, in fact – for invasion of privacy, negligent infliction of emotional distress, etc. Whether she will is a different matter entirely. Lively’s reps were quick to cry foul, claiming the pictures were not her, and publicly threatening legal action against any outlet who published them. But so far, only one site (Perez Hilton) says it has been approached by Lively’s legal team, and the snapshots remain published on numerous sites. Perez indicated that he removed the first set of photos per an attorney’s request, but a second set of photos released by the hacker remain online. Gawker, Mr. Skin, Egotastic and Barstool Sports, among other websites, have posted both sets of images and proudly display them to this day. So is she serious about suing or not? “If she doesn’t sue at all, the photos will stay put on the various websites, unless, that is, the owners of those sites develop a conscience and agree to requests to remove them,” a defense attorney told Fox News . “Believe it or not that can work, though Blake shouldn’t hold her breath.” Despite the controversy, the 23-year-old – who has also made headlines recently with her new romance with Oscar-nominated actor Leonardo DiCaprio – hasn’t shied away from plugging her upcoming superhero flick, Green Lantern . And getting a lot more publicity because of the rumors. Just saying. What do you think? Are the photos actually of Blake?

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Shaquille O’Neal, Sex Tape Embroiled in Kidnapping and Robbery Case

Shaquille O’Neal retired from the NBA this month. Considering the superstar’s charisma and love of attention, anyone who has followed his career can’t help but wonder: What will he do next? Now, however, we find ourselves asking: What the heck did he do before? Specifically, on the night of February 11, 2008? TMZ has broken what could be a mammoth story, detailing the arrest of seven gang members who are accused of kidnapping a man named Robert Ross on that date. Law enforcement officials report that Ladell Rowles – a member of the Main Street Mafia Crip and a friend of O’Neal’s – led the group, drawing guns on Ross outside a convenience store, ordering him to drive them to Rowles’ house and then pistol whipping him until he turned over a sex tape of Shaquille and a mistress, allegedly filmed when O’Neal was married. The seven individuals have been arrested and charged with robbery (they supposedly stole $15,000 from Ross, along with other items) and kidnapping; they are currently sitting in jail, awaiting a hearing. A sex tape was never recovered, but this is where it comes into play: Ross and Shaq were business partners a few years ago. Sources say the former had a deal in place with the latter’s record label in which he’d receive 50% of the cut from any artist he brought in. HOWEVER, Ross claims he delivered Ray J to the company and was screwed out of the deal. (Did you doubt that Ray J would play a role in any sex tape-related tale?) Following their falling out, Ross told police that he threatened to release a video of Shaq and a mistress unless he received payment. Ross alleged the video was shot in his home, with a “security camera,” after O’Neal used the residence to have a fling. But the camera recycles occasionally and the tape was erased. There’s actually one final twist to this story: After Shaunie O’Neal separated from Shaq, Ross says he began seeing her! Shaq reportedly used a private investigator to catch the pair together. The LAPD actually did interview Shaq when the aforementioned gang members were arrested, but the district attorney did not list him as a suspect at the time. [Photo: WENN.com]

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LeBron James Clarifies Postgame Remarks, Sounds Less Like a Jerk

LeBron James was in for a long postseason before he stepped to the microphone for a postgame press conference, following his team’s NBA Finals elimination at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks Sunday night. The supposedly best player in basketball had been reduced to a passive spectator during the series, averaging nine points fewer per game than he did during the regular season. Asked about the celebratory reaction of his critics to such poor play, James gave an answer that sounded like he was looking down on all basketball fans . But James said today that he was misunderstood. “I was saying at the end of the day this season is over and – with all hatred – everyone else has to move on with their lives, good or bad. I do, too. “It wasn’t saying I’m superior or better than anyone else, any man or woman on this planet, I’m not,” said the underachieving star. “I would never every look at myself bigger than anyone who watched our game. It may have come off wrong but that wasn’t my intent.” We’ll buy that. But we’re still psyched the arrogant Heat lost to the Mavs. How about you?

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THG Week in Review: June 4-10, 2011

Welcome to THG’s Week in Review! Below, our staff takes a look back at the stories, stars and scandals that made these last seven days so memorable. If you don’t already, you can FOLLOW THG on Twitter and Facebook for 24/7/365 news. Day in and day out, let us be your #1 celebrity gossip source! Now, a rundown of the week that was at The Hollywood Gossip: Breaking Dawn Movie Trailer Oh. Em. Gee. The official Breaking Dawn trailer (above) was released. Some Twihards out there got really, really, really excited about this. The movie did fairly well at the Twilight MTV Movie Awards as well. Engaged Kim Kardashian was accused of cheating with Bret Lockett . The Casey Anthony trial just keeps getting weirder and weirder. Gwyneth Paltrow wrote a controversial blog about homosexuality. Tracy Morgan went on a homophobic rant for some reason. Russell Crowe ranted against … circumcision . Khloe Kardashian exposed herself … then called attention to it, natch. Sports rumor du jour: Rashard Lewis slept with LeBron’s girlfriend . Nicolas Cage’s son Weston cage got into a major fight. Kate Gosselin is all for plastic surgery , girlfriends. Sarah Palin could use a history lesson. Flo Rida got popped for DUI in Florida. Ja Rule began his prison sentence. Bentley Williams will go down in Bachelorette bad boy history. And, according to The Bachelorette spoilers , he’s not done yet. Teen Mom Season 3 will reunite the original stars next month. Chris Brown says he is now aware of Chris Brown the brand . Brown and Justin Bieber’s new music video leaked online . Selena Gomez possibly praised the Bieb/dissed Nick J. Eminem definitely dissed Bieber and Lady Gaga . How’s this for timing: Anthony Weiner’s wife Huma Abedin is pregnant . No word if that happened before or after his cybering with Lisa Weiss . Or Megan Broussard . Or Ginger Lee . Seriously, what a moron/sleaze! Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald just got engaged! Twilight meets Idol . Hayden Panettiere is dating Scotty McKnight … not Mark Sanchez. Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston are really hitting it off. Cameron Diaz and A-Rod broke up … or DID THEY? (No.)

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This is Why You’re Single… The Fellas Edition

We believe in equal opportunity so while had a few pieces of advice for the women who’ve found dating to be a bit of challenge, we also want to provide that same type of help to our brothers (Notice the “er”. It signifies all races.) in the single struggle. If you’re cuddling a little too close to your pillow at night, pretending it has breasts here a few potential problems you might need to fix. Continued at MadameNoire.com

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Sextra: She’s A Very Freaky Girl … Almost Too Freaky!!

Hello Bossip I would love a third party opinion on this. I am a 33year old southern boy and I spent most of my time in the church and playing sports growing up. This was my mom and dad’s way of keeping me and my brothers out of the streets. I lived a very sheltered life and didn’t really know how much my parents sacrificed until I came of age myself. I am the middle child and I was always a little different from my brothers. Out of the three of us, I was the only one to get a full academic scholarship to a university out of state and my brothers got partial athletics. I have an appreciation for the arts and people who make a way for themselves using their own creative thoughts. I like to think I’m a little more well rounded as in, not as macho. I moved to New York City (Harlem) about two years ago and I met this beautiful brown skinned woman who grew up outside the city. She’s very poised, exposed and worldly. She plays the violin and piano, speaks a second language (french) and took off to the French countryside after she dropped out of college and stayed for three years. She’s definitely a free spirit and I admire so many things about her. I believe that she’s mostly attracted to my stability and need for structure. The difference in dynamics work until we get to the sexual realm of our relationship. I feel that certain things are unsavory and unnecessary. When we are intimate she says filthy things that don’t turn me on at all. She wants me to choke her and slap her across her face and she’s very into public indecency. For example we were driving to New Jersey to see some of my old friends and she forcibly hooked me up while I was driving. I can admit that I was intrigued by this at first, but it’s a little too much for my taste. I know that her time in France probably has a lot to do with the sense of sexual liberation but there’s a time and place for everything….I feel. Before you hand me my face from the floor I must say that I’m not a prude or scared of an aggressive woman. I’m just a guy who loves intimacy and feeling a deep closeness with my woman without the extra stuff. I think it’s takes something meaningful away from the connection. Is this going to be a problem in the future or is this something that can be worked on?

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Kobe & Wife Vanessa Bryant Start Foundation To Help The Homeless In LA

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The Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has launched the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation , a non profit set up to help homeless families in Los Angeles. Kobe will hold a press conference Today, Tuesday June 7 at My Friend’s Place, a non profit resource center that offers emergency services to about 1600 families a year. During the press conference Kobe will explain his game plan to reduce homelessness. He has plans to provide permanent housing and provide educational and career resources, which will include raising funds, improving services and working alongside My Friend’s Place. Kobe is no stranger to giving back to the community, working with Make a Wish Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and Boys & Girls Club of America. Be Sure to check out TUD’s # BlackMusicMonth Recent Post: Kobe Bryant Fined 100K For Dropping F-Bomb On Referee [VIDEO] Will L.A. Lakers “Blow Up” the Team? Top 5 Predictions Going Into The Offseason

Kobe & Wife Vanessa Bryant Start Foundation To Help The Homeless In LA

9 Cars of 2011 That Sold Poorly and Had Folks Shaking Their Heads

Here are the models that you may not see next year but may want to buy as a collector’s item.

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Shaquille O’Neal Makes Retirement Official [Video]

NBA star Shaquille O’Neal held a press conference on Friday to make his retirement from basketball official. On Wednesday, the 39-year-old O’Neal shocked the sports world when he used Twitter and an online video to announce he would be walking away from the game after 19 seasons. Click Here To Watch The Retirement Press Conference On HipHopWired.com

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Pink Probably Gives Birth of the Day

Here are some pics of Pink headed to the hospital….probably to give birth…Disgusting…I know my fingers crossed she had a miscarriage….or a still birth or really anything that prevents her from procreating… Wow. I’m a heartless asshole..but really life has been good enough to her, what’s a little dead baby she’s been expecting and carrying around all these months to level the playing feel, you know to make her feel like a human who is not invincible or immune to tragedy….while saving the world from her shitty clone…Seems the logical choice to me…

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