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BBC:
Kung Fu star Carradine found dead — Kill Bill and Kung Fu star David Carradine has been found dead in a Bangkok hotel room. — Thai police told the BBC the 72-year-old was found by a hotel maid sitting in a wardrobe with a rope around his neck and genitals on Thursday morning.
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The Nation:
David Carradine found dead in Bangkok — “Kung Fu” and “Kill Bill” star David Carradine was found hung himself in a closet in a hotel room in Bangkok on Wednesday, Thai police said. — Police believed he committed suicide. — Carradine, 72, was in Bangkok to shoot his latest movie …
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
David Carradine Found Dead in Hotel Room — Oscar-nominated actor David Carradine, best known for his leading role of Kwai Chang Caine on TV's Kung Fu in the 1970s, died Wednesday in Bangkok, where he was shooting a film, his manager confirmed Thursday. The star was 72.
Associated Press:
Actor David Carradine found dead in Bangkok — BANGKOK - Actor David Carradine, star of the 1970s TV series “Kung Fu” who also had a wide-ranging career in the movies, has been found dead in the Thai capital, Bangkok. A news report said he was found hanged in his hotel room and was believed to have committed suicide.
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Rep: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Split Reports “Absolutely Not True” — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are not splitting up. — Pitt's rep tells Usmagazine.com tabloid reports the couple was about to announce a breakup are “absolutely not true.” — Adds Jolie's manager to Us: “Not true at all.”
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People.com:
Brad and Angelina Split Rumors ‘Not True’ — Don't worry about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Hollywood's hottest couple is not splitting up, their rep tells PEOPLE. — Rumors of a breakup are “not true,” says the rep. — Reports surfaced Wednesday that Pitt and Jolie …
RapRadar:
RR Exclusive: Eminem Speaks On MTV Stunt And Robbery Rumors — Three days ago at the MTV Movie Awards, Sacha Baron Cohen caused a firestorm as “Bruno” when he landed ass first on Eminem. Many speculated for the days whether the stunt was staged or real, with everyone speaking except the man himself.
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People.com:
Christina Ricci, Fiancé Call Off Engagement — Christina Ricci and her comedian boyfriend Owen Benjamin have ended their engagement, sources tell PEOPLE. — “Owen had a birthday party this past Sunday, and everything seemed fine. Sometime after, they got into a fight and decided to reevaluate things.
Stuart Levine / Variety:
A&E's ‘Beast’ gets canceled — Swayze-starring series had soft ratings — It looks as though A&E drama “The Beast” will not be coming back for a second season. — Sources indicate the Patrick Swayze starrer about a rogue FBI cop in Chicago has been canceled after 13 episodes, with the final installment having aired on April 23.
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Report: Patrick Swayze's Show Gets Canceled — A&E has apparently canned Patrick Swayze's cop drama The Beast. — Although the network claims no official decision has been made, sources tell Variety that the show has been scrapped after 13 episodes (the final show aired April 23).
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Daily Mail:
Unmasked: A rare glimpse of Michael Jackson's kids faces as they visit a recording studio — Since Michael Jackson's children were first unveiled from their masked existence a year ago, they haven't been seen since without their face covered. — But yesterday Prince Michael I, 12 …
Tiffany McGee / People.com:
Whitney Houston Announces Album Release Date! — After a seven-year hiatus, Whitney Houston will release a new album Sept. 1, her record label announced Wednesday. — Houston's seventh studio album - rumored to be titled Undefeated - will include the Diane Warren-penned “I Didn't Know My Own Strength.”
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Kate Coyne / People.com:
Jon Gosselin Speaks Out — By the time Jon Gosselin arrives at the Manhattan offices of his attorneys, he looks like he's been through a war. Only when he realizes that he's reached this room without being caught by photographers does he crack a smile. “All of them are sitting at my house …
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Brian Orloff / People.com:
Angelina's New Title: Most Powerful Celebrity in the World — Watch out, Oprah! This year Angelina has the power. — Angelina Jolie nabbed the No. 1 spot on Forbes' 2009 Celebrity 100 list, the magazine announced Wednesday, topping Winfrey who slipped to No. 2 after two consecutive years at the top.
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Greg Kot / Los Angeles Times:
Koko Taylor dies at 80; singer was Chicago blues icon — She opened doors for other female blues singers. Among her hits were ‘Wang Dang Doodle’ and 'I'm a Woman.' — Koko Taylor, a Chicago musical icon who became one of the most revered female blues vocalists of her time with signature hits such as …
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People.com:
LeAnn Rimes Responds to Stalking Accusation — LeAnn Rimes in L.A. May 31. — Country star LeAnn Rimes is responding to a report in which Brandi Glanville, the wife of Eddie Cibrian - Rimes's costar in the Lifetime movie, Northern Lights - claims that the country star is “stalking” her husband.
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Access Hollywood:
Access Exclusive: Alli Sims Opens Up About Life With Britney Spears — Britney Spears,Pop,Celebrities,Kevin Federline,Music,Media,Paparazzi — Britney Spears' former assistant, Alli Sims, is breaking her silence for the very first time about the years she spent with the music superstar.
Andrei Harmsworth / Metro.co.uk:
Crying Lohan chases ex Sam over town — Stop the car! There she is, my ex, I know her! — Looks like Lindsay Lohan just doesn't know how to take a hint after she ended up blubbering in tears after chasing her ex Samantha Ronson all over London on Wednesday night.
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Access Hollywood:
Access Exclusive: Behind The Scenes Of ‘New Moon’ — Fresh Buzz,Movies,Twilight,Kristen Stewart,Taylor Lautner,Behind The Scenes — Access' exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Jacob's werewolf transformation scene in “New Moon.” Plus, Taylor Lautner talks about why …
Michael Fleming / Variety:
‘Short Circuit’ gets ‘Robot’ touch — Dan Milano to write remake of 1986 comedy — Dimension Films has tapped Dan Milano to script “Short Circuit,” the remake of the 1986 pic. — The original was about an armed robot that acquired a personality after a lightning strike …
