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10:20 AM ET, July 1, 2009

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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Dermatologist Is Father of Michael Jackson's Kids  —  “He is the dad,” says a Jackson insider.  “He and Debbie signed an agreement saying they would never reveal the truth.”  —  Though neither Rowe nor Jackson ever confessed to their kids' true lineage, she did admit in 2002 that she carried …
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Alan Duke / CNN:
Michael Jackson public viewing set for Friday  —  LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — Michael Jackson's body will return to his Neverland Ranch on Thursday morning for a public viewing Friday, CNN has learned.  —  A private memorial service is scheduled for Sunday.
Lorenzo Benet / People.com:
Family Reviews Michael Jackson's Will  —  Michael Jackson's family is still reviewing the contents of his last will and testament, but PEOPLE.com can confirm details of the 2002 document:  —  The deceased pop star left all his assets to the Michael Jackson Family Trust and has named his mother Katherine …
Discussion: Gabby Babble, iVillage and EW.com
TMZ.com:
Jackson/Rowe Not the Biological Parents  —  We've learned Michael Jackson was not the biological father of any of his children.  And Debbie Rowe is not the biological mother of the two kids she bore for Michael.  All three children were conceived in vitro — outside the womb.
DailyFill.com:
Michael Jackson Delivers Final Kick In The Nuts To Father  —  Hey Joe, good job being an overbearing money-hungry prick to your kids.  Looks like you're not getting any money.  Ta-da!  —  Although lawyers for the Jackson family claim no will exists for the late Michael Jackson …
Discussion: TMZ.com and E! Online
X17 Online:
X17 XCLUSIVE - Sources Tell X17, Jacko's Family Planning A Muslim Funeral
Access Hollywood:
Private, Public Funerals Set For Michael Jackson
Discussion: Showbiz Spy
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Farrah Fawcett Is Laid to Rest  —  A private funeral was held Tuesday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles for actress Farrah Fawcett, who died June 25 after a long battle with cancer.  —  Her longtime partner Ryan O'Neal and best friend Alana Stewart both wore black …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Eunice Oh / People.com:
Farrah's Funeral: ‘Goodbye Sweet Girl’  —  Ryan O'Neal at Farrah's funeral  —  A tearful Ryan and Redmond O'Neal joined Farrah Fawcett's closest friends and family for the actress's private funeral Tuesday afternoon at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.
Discussion: iVillage, Bumpshack.com and EW.com
Associated Press:
Farrah Fawcett's life celebrated at LA funeral
Discussion: Fan Fare and Starpulse
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:   Farrah Fawcett Reunited With Ex Lee Majors Before Death
Allie Gross / People.com:
Hayden Panettiere Drops Towel In New Film  —  Hayden Panettiere isn't afraid to bare it all - at least not on set.  —  “If I can't flaunt it at 20, come on!”  Panettiere said while promoting her new film I Love You, Beth Cooper, in theaters July 10.  “I mean I might as well show it now.”
Discussion: Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
Dangerous Drug Found in Jackson Home  —  Sources tell TMZ an extremely dangerous and potent drug used for surgical anesthesia was found at Michael Jackson's house after he died ... and this may well be the drug that killed him.  —  We're told the drug Propofol was discovered at the residence.
Maxine Shen / New York Post:
ENORMOUS MONEY  —  SIMON OFFERED $144 MIL A YEAR TO STAY ON ‘IDOL’  —  EARLY salary figures from Simon Cowell's “American Idol” contract negotiations are leaking out and they're eye-popping.  —  Cowell, who reportedly made $36 million last year for judging the hit competition show …
New York Post:
B-DAY BONANZA FOR LINDSAY LOHAN  —  LINDSAY Lohan's 23rd birthday isn't until tomorrow, but she's already managed to profit off the day.  —  According to sources, the troubled starlet was paid a cool $70,000 by the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to host an all-day “pre-celebration” at the hotel's Wet Republic pool party last Saturday.
Discussion: Just Jared and Anything Hollywood
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Pic enlists two ‘Distance’ runners  —  Charlie Day, Christina Applegate join romantic comedy  —  Charlie Day, one of the stars and creators of “It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” and Christina Applegate have joined Drew Barrymore and Justin Long in New Line's romantic comedy “Going the Distance.”
Discussion: EW.com
Peter Allen / Telegraph:
Supermodel Karen Mulder arrested for threatening to attack plastic surgeon  —  The supermodel Karen Mulder has been arrested in Paris after allegedly threatening to attack her plastic surgeon.  —  The 39-year-old was being held at a police station in the French capital following allegedly …
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Peter Allen / Daily Mail:
Troubled supermodel Karen Mulder arrested after 'threatening …
Discussion: Dlisted and I'm Not Obsessed
Laurie Sandell / glamour.com:
Taylor Swift: Bomb-Shell in Blue Jeans  —  Don't let those bouncy blond curls or the trendy denim fool you: Taylor Swift has the kind of focus most CEOs would envy.  But at 19, she's also charming and totally unguarded—listen quick before the publicists get to her!
Discussion: Just Jared and AceShowBiz.com
 
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