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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.
Anita Singh / Telegraph:
David Carradine spoke of suicide wish before his death in Bangkok hotel — David Carradine, the Kill Bill actor found dead in the wardrobe of his Bangkok hotel room, had spoken in the past of contemplating suicide. — In a 2004 interview which may have foretold his death, Carradine said …
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 …
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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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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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X17 Online:
Brits Are No Fans Of Britney's Circus — Despite overwhelming fan support, the British media is bashing Britney's first stop on the European leg of her Circus tour. And even though Brit's added some new remixes and songs to her line-up since her hugely successful US tour, the initial reviews have not been kind.
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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 …
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.
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TMZ.com:
Bobby Brown — Vegas. Baby. Vegas. — Bobby Brown publicly announced the birth of his new son at the most appropriate place possible — a Vegas nightclub. — Bobby was performing at Rok night club at the New York New York last night when be broke the news: His manager/GF Alicia Etheridge gave birth …
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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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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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New York Post:
TIPSY ASHLEE SIMPSON JEERS HUBBY'S EX — ASHLEE Simpson is married to Pete Wentz and she's the mother of his child, but she's apparently still insecure when it comes to her man's former flames. — An out-of-control Simpson loudly trash-mouthed “Gossip Girl” actress Michelle Trachtenberg …
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.
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.
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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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Real Housewives' Simon: Stop Asking Me if I'm Gay! — Get it straight, says Real Housewives of New York City Simon van Kempen: He's not gay. — “If I was gay, I would be gay, but I'm not!” he told Usmagazine.com Wednesday at the AWRT Gracie Awards Gala in NYC. “I don't want to have sex with men!”
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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