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6:55 PM ET, June 5, 2009

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TMZ.com:
Carradine's Rep — David's Hands Were Tied  —  Now we know why David Carradine's family thinks foul play may have been involved in the actors death — his manager tells us Carradine was found with his hands tied behind his back.  —  Chuck Binder, Carradine's manager, tells us …
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Tim Johnston / Washington Post:
Thai Police: Carradine Death May Be Accidental
Discussion: New York Post, Gawker and TV Squad
Michael Madsen / New York Post:
CO-STAR: CAN'T BE SUICIDE  —  DAVID HAD ‘WHAT EVERY ACTOR IS AFTER’
Discussion: Gawker
Angelina Jolie / Time:
The Case Against Omar al-Bashir  —  Friday is a defining moment in the history of justice.  The members of the United Nations Security Council will be presented with the results of the International Criminal Court's Darfur investigation — an investigation that they requested.
Hellomagazine.com:
Susan receives gig invites from Demi and President Obama as she checks out of Priory  —  Britain's Got Talent contestant Susan Boyle checked out of the Priory Clinic on Wednesday, and her brother says she's “much happier”.  —  Experts had initially predicted a longer stay at the London facility …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and X17 Online
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Susan Boyle Leaves the Hospital
Discussion: iVillage and The Blemish
INF Daily:
KATE GOSSELIN HAS A DAY OUT WITH HER BOYS  —  Top Images:  —  Body:  —  TLC reality TV star Kate Gosselin was out and about filming her show, Jon and Kate Plus 8, in beautiful North Carolina again yesterday.  —  And she certainly crammed in some time with her three boys, Aaden …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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Aaron Parsley / People.com:
5 Things to Know About Adam Lambert's Pal Drake LaBry  —  Since becoming American Idol's runner-up on May 20, Adam Lambert has been stepping out with a friend whom many Lambert fans recognize from the show.  His name is Drake LaBry and a source tells PEOPLE, “He's been Adam's best friend …
Jeanne Wolf / PARADE Magazine:
Dr. Drew: ‘Something Horrible Is Going To Happen’ To Lindsay Lohan  —  Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew has brought Dr. Pinsky ratings success on VH1, and free treatment for the stars, including Gary Busey and American Idol's Jessica Sierra, who have been willing to bring their battles with substance abuse to a national audience.
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt's 3rd b-day involved a tea party & painting her daddy's toenails  —  Shiloh Jolie-Pitt recently turned three years old, and somehow, some way, In Touch Weekly was the only media outlet to get the scoop on Shiloh's very special birthday party.
Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Lance Armstrong Becomes a Father Again  —  Time to get a child seat for that racing bike.  —  Lance Armstrong and girlfriend Anna Hansen welcomed a 7 lb., 5 oz, 20-inch-long baby boy named Max, the pro cyclist announced on his Twitter page Thursday night - or, rather, the little guy announced it himself.
Simon Perry / People.com:
Slumdog Star Writes Memoir - at 9  —  Rubina Ali  —  She may be only 9, but Slumdog Milionaire star Rubina Ali is ready to tell her life story.  —  Having played the young Latika in director Danny Boyle's Oscar winning movie, Ali has met Hollywood stars like Nicole Kidman and been involved …
TMZ.com:
Conan to UCLA — I Can't Replace Everybody!  —  After James Frano bailed on being UCLA's commencement speaker, the graduating class thought they found a back-up — but the guy they picked is just a lil' too busy these days.  —  Almost 2,000 students signed up for a Facebook group dedicated …
PopSugar:
Demi Lovato Has a Bikini-Filled Bahamas Vacation  —  Demi Lovato spent her week in the Bahamas with her family, including lots of time by the pool and even a little parasailing.  Yesterday she wore a black bikini and fun sunglasses lounging with her little sister Madison while Selena Gomez was missing her back home.
Courtney Hazlett / MSNBC:
Adam Lambert already making enemies  —  While much of the chatter surrounding “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert has to do with speculation about his sexuality, the behind-the-scenes talk at many of the stops along Lambert's publicity tour is how difficult he is to work with.  —  “He is such a diva.
Your Mama / The Real Estalker:
Nicole Richie Settling Down in Laurel Canyon  —  LOCATION: Lookout Mountain Road, Los Angeles, CA  —  SIZE: 5,380 square feet, 4 bedrooms 5.5 bathrooms  —  DESCRIPTION: Privately hidden behind gates, this walled compound is one of Laurel Canyon's largest!
Discussion: Perez Hilton and CasaSugar
Brian Orloff / People.com:
What Hugh Jackman Told Neil Patrick Harris  —  Hugh Jackman (left) and Neil Patrick Harris  —  Neil Patrick Harris may be no stranger to the Broadway stage, but how will TV's How I Met Your Mother star fare as host of Sunday's Tony Awards?  —  “I'll probably be a little more joke-y,” …
Discussion: Just Jared and Tabloid Prodigy
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Kris Allen to Sing National Anthem at NBA Finals  —  The season 8 winner will belt out the National Anthem during game 2 of Sunday's NBA Finals between the L.A. Lakers and Orlando Magic.  It'll be televised live on ABC.  —  He's not the first Idol to hit the court.
Discussion: CoverAwards
NY Daily News:
On the Scene: ‘Full House’ feature film on John Stamos' mind  —  Two full houses are better than one!  —  Former sitcom star John Stamos confesses that he's conceptualizing a “Full House” feature film.  “I'm working on a movie idea, but it wouldn't be us playing us,” he told us.
RapRadar:
New Jay-Z “D.O.A.” Debuts Tonight!  —  So around 9pm tonight EST, Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex will play the world premiere of Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 single, “D.O.A.” That stands for Death of Autotune as Kanye teased on MTV awhile back.  The song was produced by No ID and Mr. West.  On Sunday, it will be sent to the masses.
Discussion: Rolling Stone
People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  • After attending a friend's wedding in Dallas, Jessica Simpson and beau Tony Romo headed to Al Biernat's steakhouse to celebrate another pal's birthday after the reception.  Simpson and Romo, who were there with 10 people, “were very loving with each other - very affectionate,” a staffer tells us.
Hollywoodtuna:
Audrina Patridge: Bikini Burger Babe  —  I've never ate a Carl's Jr. hamburger before, but if they think having Audrina Patridge eat one in a bikini will persuade me... it worked.  That's one delicious burger!  Does it come with a side order of funbags?  —  Related Articles:
 
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Kelly Clarkson: ‘I Love My Body’
Associated Press:
Atty: ‘Life-altering injuries’ in ‘Bruno’ case
Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
‘Tanked Girl’ Lori Petty Charged with DUI
Discussion: Reuters
People.com:
Ed Helms Explains His Real-Life Missing Tooth
LeighBee / blogs.myspace.com:
My New York Adventure!
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Marriage gets ‘Stranger’ on Fox show
Discussion: Gawker, EW.com and TVBizwire
Cele|bitchy:
Diane Lane is standing by husband Josh Brolin after cheating rumors
Discussion: Crabbie's Hollywood
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Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Source: David Carradine Was Desperate For Money
Discussion: Showbiz Spy and ecorazzi.com
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Denzel Washington on John Travolta: Coping With Son's Death Remains “Tough”
Discussion: Socialite Life
X17 Online:
Miley Cyrus To Create Clothing Line For Wal-Mart
New York Post:
FERRELL A ‘LOST’ CAUSE
Discussion: The Awl
Janet Mock / People.com:
VIDEO: Check Out Britney's Boys Dancing to ‘Toxic’
Discussion: Britney Spears and iVillage
 

 
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

Shawn Musgrave / The Intercept:
A federal court rejects OpenAI's effort to toss a lawsuit by The Intercept, which argued that the DMCA prevents OpenAI from stripping a story's title or byline

 
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