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11:00 AM ET, June 9, 2009

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Rolling Stone:
The New Issue of Rolling Stone: The Liberation of Adam Lambert  —  American Idol's glamtastic runner-up Adam Lambert opens up in the next issue of Rolling Stone, speaking frankly about his sexuality, though he doesn't think his revelation is particularly shocking.
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Lorena Blas / USA Today:
Idol Adam Lambert ‘comes out’ in print  —  Adam Lambert is gay.  —  The American Idol Season 8 runner-up ends any speculation in the next issue of Rolling Stone, out Friday.  “I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear I'm gay.”  He explains: “I've been living in Los Angeles for eight years as a gay man.
Perez Hilton:
“I'm Proud Of My Sexuality”  —  “I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear I'm gay,” American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert tells the new issue of Rolling Stone.  “I've been living in Los Angeles for eight years as a gay man.  I've been at clubs drunk making out with somebody in the corner.”
Discussion: omg!
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Adam Lambert Finally Confirms: “I'm Gay”  —  Adam Lambert finally confirms his sexuality in the new issue of Rolling Stone (on stands tomorrow).  —  “I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay,” the American Idol runner-up says.  —  “I'm proud of my sexuality …
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Lindsay Lohan Sports Diamond Ring While Traveling With Ex Samantha Ronson  —  Is Lindsay Lohan engaged to Samantha Ronson?  —  The actress — who told Us Weekly she was “so alone” after her April split from her DJ girlfriend — was spotted in London with a diamond ring on her left hand …
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Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Lindsay & Samantha: Back Together?  —  If anything can be read into a winking emoticon, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson may be a couple again - at least in Lohan's view.  —  “Leaving London but with my favorite favorite!!!”  Lohan, 22, wrote on her Twitter page Monday as she and Ronson …
RADAR:
WORLD VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Carradine's Ex Wife Reveals Shocking Sex Secrets  —  Gail Jensen, the third wife of late actor David Carradine, has revealed explosive secrets of the Kill Bill star's sexual past.  —  In an exclusive interview with RadarOnline.com, Jensen says that Carradine was often fond …
Kate Hogan / People.com:
Jon Gosselin Denies Animal Cruelty  —  Jon Gosselin with Shoka and Nala  —  Already in the national spotlight for his troubled marriage, Jon Gosselin is facing yet another controversy: allegations of animal abuse.  —  The Jon & Kate Plus 8 star told PEOPLE recently that his German Shepherd pups …
Breanne L. Heldman / E! Online:
Twitterverses: Trouble in Paradise for Miley & Justin?  —  Given the very mopey updates on Miley Cyrus and Justin Gaston's Twitter accounts over the past 24 hours, we can't help but be a bit concerned for the state of their romance.  Either that, or they're feeling the pains of separation …
Discussion: Gabby Babble and iVillage
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Ted Casablanca / E! Online:
Source: Megan Fox “Hooked Up” With Rob Pattinson  —  Michael Buckner/Getty Images; Charley Gallay/Getty images  —  So much delish dirt about disgustingly gorgeous people today, folks!  First up, we can confirm that Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have definitely split.
Discussion: Hollywood Dame
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Liam Neeson in talks for ‘A-Team’  —  Actor negotiating for ‘Hannibal’ role in Fox film  —  Liam Neeson is in negotiations with 20th Century Fox to star in its long-gestating bigscreen adaptation of “The A-Team” as Col. John “Hannibal” Smith.  Bradley Cooper is in early talks to play Lt. Templeton …
Anne Marie Cruz / People.com:
Bret Michaels's Tonys Mishap: Shrek and Donkey Helped Me Up  —  Bret Michaels may have broken his nose and busted his lip during a scenery-related malfunction at the Tonys on Sunday - but the Poison frontman and Rock of Love star left with his sense of humor intact.
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Visits Angelina Jolie on DC Salt Set Monday  —  Brad Pitt knows how to squeeze in a date!  —  The actor stopped the Washington, DC set of Anglina Jolie's thriller Salt (out July 2010) Monday.  He wasn't photographed with any of their six kids.  —  Pitt looked casual in a newsboy cap, sunglasses and white T-shirt.
Discussion: Lifeline Live and CoverAwards
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Starpulse:
Britney Spears' ‘Circus’ Ticket Prices Slashed  —  Britney Spears' U.K. tour organizers were forced to slash the price of her tickets to just $3 after the singer failed to sell out London's O2 Arena.  —  Last week promoters scrambled to shift unsold $150 tickets for Spears' weekend Circus gigs …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Heidi and Spencer Pratt Leave I'm a Celebrity... For Good  —  Heidi and Spencer Pratt have left the island — for good.  —  After several attempts to quit, rumors of torture and an emergency trip to the hospital, The Hills stars have officially quit I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
NY Daily News:
Love is in the air for ‘Housewives’  —  Love is in the air for the “Real Housewives of New York City.”  —  Spies caught ­Countess ­LuAnn de Lesseps — who's separated from hubby Alexandre — letting out her inner cougar at Georgica in East Hampton.
Discussion: Gawker
Michael Fleming / Variety:
James Franco to star in ‘Shadows’  —  Anania film begins production June 15  —  James Franco is set to star in “In Praise of Shadows,” an indie drama written and directed by Jay Anania.  Pic will start production June 15 in New York City.  —  Anania is head of the directing program …
Hellomagazine.com:
Madonna ‘ecstatic’ over reports she can take Mercy home to America  —  Madonna's cherished dream of expanding her family is on the verge of being realised, according to reports.  As a result of a Malawi Supreme Court ruling to be announced next Sunday the millionaire singer will be given the go ahead to adopt four-year-old Mercy James.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Paul Chi / People.com:
The Hangover Stars Reveal Their Own Hangover Cures  —  Bradley Cooper (left) and Justin Bartha  —  As The Hangover breezed its way to the top of the weekend's box-office chart, leading men Bradley Cooper and Justin Bartha would like to offer audiences their own hit-and-miss cures for the morning after the night before.
Discussion: Bitten and Bound
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
Scoop: Katee Sackhoff makes time for ‘24’  —  Suddenly, I find myself counting the minutes until 24's new season.  Perhaps this is why: Katee Sackhoff is joining the cast!  —  Sources confirm to me exclusively that the Battlestar Galactica heroine has been tapped to play the series regular role …
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Bryce Dallas Howard pens ‘Originals’  —  Universal, Imagine pick up drama; Ron Howard may direct  —  Universal and Imagine have picked up “The Originals,” a drama written by Bryce Dallas Howard and writing partner Dane Charbeneau that could serve as a directing vehicle for her father, Ron Howard.
Discussion: Inside Movies Blog, Movieline and /Film
PopEater:
Hogans Take Saddest Boat Ride Ever  —  Brooke Hogan's VH1 reality show - not usually known for profound commentary on the human condition - turned unexpectedly touching when the singer and her wrestler dad took a boat ride past their former family home in Florida.
The Sun:
Li-Lo indicates romance is ON  —  LINDSAY LOHAN and SAM RONSON's romance has had more twists and turns than a rollercoaster but it looks like it's back on track.  —  The on-off couple flew back to Los Angeles on the same plane yesterday and then went on to spend the rest of the day together.
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rutherford Welcomes New Baby, Daddy Not There  —  Congratulations, Kelly Rutherford!  The actress has given birth to a baby girl, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  The Gossip Girl star's second child was born at 10 p.m. Monday, via natural childbirth, in Los Angeles.
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
‘My Name Is Earl’ might see new life on TBS  —  Cable network in talks to order 13 new episodes  —  “My Name Is Earl” might live on.  —  TBS is in preliminary talks to order 13 new episodes of the single-camera comedy from 20th Century Fox TV, sources said.
Discussion: TV Squad
 
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Barney Henderson / Telegraph:
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Bob Tourtellotte / Fan Fare:
Publishing David Carradine photo. Too much information?
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From Mediagazer:

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Bonnie Hammer plans to leave the company at the end of the year; she has been with the company since 2004

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
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