The Morning Shortlist for Oct. 21

By Michelle Lanz
Twitter and Google are going nuts with trending topics saying Kanye West is dead, but it's all a hoax. Maybe what the mastermind behind it meant is that Kanye West's career is dead. (Anything Hollywood)
Photos: Kanye West

When Alexa Chung from the MTV show "It's On With Alexa Chung" asked Gerard Butler whether he's had a threesome, he replied "the Butler did it." Did we mention another of his hobbies is referring to himself as "The Butler?" (Celebitchy)
Photos: Gerard Butler

Shakira is totally cool with downloading music illegally because she says it gets her closer to her fans. We'll see what she says about it when she's past her prime and has to make money on royalty checks. (PopEater)
Photos: Shakira

Ashlee Simpson's super svelte frame sparked rumors that she was crash dieting to keep up with her modelesque "Melrose Place" co-stars. Her rep confirmed that she "eats," but failed to finish the sentence with a "piece of lettuce a day." (Gossip Cop)
Photos: Ashlee Simpson

Balki's back, alright! Sometimes we underestimate the value of a star whose career ain't what it used to be. Case-in-point: Bronson Pinchot, formerly of "Perfect Strangers." He gives an interview full of juicy information about Tom Cruise and Denzel Washington. Enjoy! (Movieline)

The Coen bros. have a new movie out, but which of their projects has been your favorite? Cast your vote on the People's Choice Awards Web site. (PCA)

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