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Al Roker, Kim K and comet converge to break the Internet

It was a very exciting week for the Internet, space exploration and Al Roker. The European Space Agency's Philae landed on a comet - think about that for a sec - and reality TV entity Kim Kardashian was photographed in revealing poses for Paper magazine.

IT WAS a very exciting week for the Internet, space exploration and Al Roker. The European Space Agency's Philae landed on a comet - think about that for a sec - and reality TV entity Kim Kardashian was photographed in revealing poses for Paper magazine, resulting in memes galore. And the "Today" show weatherman was offering up weather info for 34 hours straight. The biggest news to emerge this week, in our esteemed estimation, had little fanfare comparatively: Matt Damon will be Jason Bourne once more for a film to be released in 2016. For all other celeb news, get your dose of Celebrityville below.

Yesterday

The new coupling of singer Miley Cyrus and model-actor Patrick Schwarzenegger has the Internet wagging its tail. A photo showing the pair, both 21, with arms wrapped around each other and smooching during a USC football game in Los Angeles. He, with his phone presumably for a selfie with her, she wearing USC hat and jacket.

He's the son of former Cali governor and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and TV journalist Maria Shriver. So that makes Patrick a Kennedy. Miley is the daughter of Tish Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus, a country singer. Her godmother is Dolly Parton.

"The Cyrus clan in Hyannis Port will be epic," TMZ wrote. Looking forward to it.

Thursday

Actress/activist Eva Longoria pooh-poohed rumors indicating she's about to tie the knot with her guy, TV mogul Jose "Pepe" Antonio Baston, president of Latin American media company Televisa, WENN reported.

The "rumors" claim the nups will go down February at the luxury resort Casa Aramara on Nayarit Beach in Mexico. Ain't happening she told her 7.08 million Tweeps.

"Why is everyone saying I'm getting married?? #NotTrue #WhereDidThatComeFrom?," said twice-married Longoria.

Philly native singer Patti LaBelle is gonna be a grandma. Her son, Zuri Kye Edwards, and a woman named Lona are expecting a daughter, WENN reported.

The tot's middle name is Louise, just like her grandmother's middle name, she told the gals on "The View."

Extra! reported that the back door of Bono's private jet fell off while the U2 frontman and four friends were flying from Dublin to Berlin.

NBC News said the rear door detached from the Learjet 60's luggage compartment and somewhere between Dublin and Berlin, in addition to the door, there are also two suitcases.

Wednesday

Irish performer Sinead O'Connor has taken to her blog to find a new manager after she kicked her old one to the curb, WENN reported. Reason? She revealed she fell for him and carried on an affair behind his girlfriend's back.

The revelation comes a few weeks after O'Connor opted not to marry her fourth husband Barry Herridge, a therapist, and remain friends instead.

"If anyone knows anyone who might be interested in managing me could they please email me at Iamwonderful@me.com?"

Oscar-winning thesp Morgan Freeman received the Freedom of the City award from the city of London.

Tuesday

Attorneys for Joan Rivers' daughter, Melissa Rivers, say she is "outraged" by findings that errors were made at the Manhattan clinic where the late comedian suffered a fatal complication during a Sept. 4 medical procedure.

A state report said that the Yorkville Endoscopy clinic "failed to identify deteriorating vital signs and provide timely intervention." Some staff members took cellphone pics of Rivers while she was sedated.

A statement on behalf of Melissa, a Penn alum, says she'll work to ensure the safety of future patients.

"As any of us would be, Ms. Rivers is outraged by the misconduct and mismanagement now shown to have occurred before, during and after the procedure," attorneys Jeffrey B. Bloom and Ben Rubinowitz said in a statement.

Monday

Julien's Auctions sold off a bunch of professional and personal items belonging to the one, the only, Madonna during the two-day Icons & Idols: Rock 'n' Roll auction in Beverly Hills.

The auction house says that the gown and stole from her "Material Girl" video sold for $73,125, while the wedding dress she wore when she married Sean Penn in 1985 brought in $81,250.

Her jacket from "Desperately Seeking Susan" - one of Temporary Tattle's all-time faves - sold for a record $252,000. A singular earring she wore in the film sold for $34,375.