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Sharon Cotliar / People.com:
Kevin Jonas Gets Engaged! — Kevin Jonas surprised his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa by showing up at her doorstep in New Jersey early Wednesday morning and dropping down to his knee to ask her to marry him. Presented with a cushion-cut diamond ring that Jonas designed with Jacob & Co., Deleasa couldn't believe what was happening.
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Roger Friedman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Michael Jackson Funeral Set for July 7 at Staples Center — The Michael Jackson funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, at Los Angeles' Staples Center. Sources tell me that AEG Live, which owns Staples and next-door neighbor Nokia Theatre, will use both facilities and the surrounding plaza.
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Jackson Family Decides on Burial Grounds
Jackson Family Decides on Burial Grounds
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Jon & Kate Ratings Plunge 77 Percent — Jon & Kate Plus 8 ratings plummeted 77 percent last Monday. — Only 2.4 million viewers tuned in — significantly down from June 22's much-hyped divorce announcement episode, which was watched by a record 10.6 million.
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Kate's Clothing Line “On Hold” — First Kate Gosselin's book was delayed, then her reality show went on hiatus. — Now her clothing line promotion deal with Healthex is up in the air. — “Our project is on hold while she focuses on her family,” Healthtex rep Scott Pryzwansky told RadarOnline.com.
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EXCLUSIVE: Kate Gosselin's Clothing Project On Hold — Photo Caption: — As Kate Gosselin attempts to keep her family together as she and husband Jon sort through their divorce, her many side projects have been put on hold. The latest project to be affected by her private turmoil …
Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
Neil Patrick Harris hopping to Emmys — ‘Mother’ star cutting deal to host awards show — It should be a “legendary” Emmycast. — Thesp Neil Patrick Harris is in the midst of cutting a deal with CBS and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to host the 61st annual kudos on Sept. 20.
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TMZ.com:
Jackson Riddled with Injection Marks — Multiple sources tell TMZ Michael Jackson's body had dozens of injection sites all over his body. — As we first reported, Propofol, a powerful anesthesia, was found in the house after Jackson died. Various medical experts tell us there is absolutely …
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Spencer Pratt: 9/11 Was an “Inside Job” — Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag Pratt shared some controversial views on a radio show earlier this week. — In a Monday appearance on Alex Jones' radio show, Infowars, the couple revealed they feel 9/11 was an “inside job,” say the idea …
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Dennis McLellan / Los Angeles Times:
Karl Malden dies at 97; Oscar-winning actor — Malden starred in TV's ‘The Streets of San Francisco’ and made famous the American Express catchphrase 'Don't leave home without it.' He appeared in more than 50 films over his long career. — Karl Malden, one of Hollywood's strongest …
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Daily Mail:
Worse for wear Mischa Barton ‘kicked out of ladies toilets’ at Whisky Mist — Mischa Barton was left red-faced after she was kicked out of the ladies' loos for trying to bring her pal into one of the cubicles. — The former OC star, 23, was at Whisky Mist nightclub in Mayfair when she decided to drag her friend into the ladies.
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Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
Exclusive: Hilary Duff joins ‘Gossip Girl’ — Is the Upper East Side big enough for Serena, Blair and the Duffster?! We're about to find out because the onetime tween sensation is joining Gossip Girl for a multi-episode arc, sources confirm to me exclusively.
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TMZ.com:
Jackson Drug Aliases — Michael Jackson used a slew of aliases to score prescription meds, and we know the two names that could unlock the key to gross abuse by Jackson and some prominent doctors. — We've learned Jackson frequently used the names Omar Arnold and Jack London to get powerful drugs, including Demerol.
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People.com:
Caught in the Act! — Nicole Richie and daughter, Harlow Madden — • Nicole Richie is staying fit through her second pregnancy - and keeping 17-month-old Harlow active, too. The starlet and her daughter shared a playdate at the children's gym Fit for Kids in West Hollywood.
Mayer Nissim / Digital Spy:
David Carradine ‘died of asphyxiation’ — David Carradine died of asphyxiation but did not commit suicide, it has been confirmed. — Medical examiner Dr Michael Baden told Reuters that the way in which Carradine's body was bound before his death confirmed that he had not intentionally killed himself.
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Fox News:
Exclusive: How Miley Cyrus Dumped Boyfriend Justin Gaston — Miley Cyrus dumped Justin Gaston after realizing she was “never truly over” her ex, Nick Jonas, an inside source told FOXNews.com. — Almost immediately after reuniting professionally with Nick, teen queen Miley dumped Justin …
PEOPLE TV Watch:
Katie Holmes to Show Some Leg for Charity — It's official! Katie Holmes will perform on So You Think You Can Dance in celebration of the FOX show's 100th episode, airing July 23, in a song and dance tribute to Judy Garland. — While buzz about her appearance began when photos of Holmes clad …
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Asteroids’ lands at Universal — Lorenzo di Bonaventura producing game adaptation — Universal has won a four-studio bidding war to pick up the film rights to the classic Atari video game “Asteroids.” Matthew Lopez will write the script for the feature adaptation, which will be produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura.
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Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘Lost,’ ‘House,’ ‘Smallville,’ ‘Heroes,’ and more! — Question: Your lack of reporting on the Veronica Mars movie has me feeling like it's DOA. Any news on it? — Andrew — Ausiello: Yep, but it ain't good. At last weekend's Saturn Awards, Kristen Bell told us …
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