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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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EXCLUSIVE: $25 Charge To Attend Michael Jackson Memorial — Fans who wish to attend Michael Jackson's star-studded memorial service at Staples Center will have to shell out $25 to sit in the stands, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. — Family, friends and VIPS will have seats …
Mike Celizic / msnbc.com:
Jermaine Jackson: ‘I wish it was me’ — Michael's brother reveals new details of death scene: ‘I kissed his forehead’ — On the grounds of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, elder brother Jermaine Jackson sat down with TODAY's Matt Lauer for the first in-depth interview …
CNN:
Jackson memorial to be Tuesday at Staples Center — LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — Michael Jackson's memorial service will take place Tuesday morning in the Staples Center, the 20,000-seat coliseum in downtown Los Angeles where Jackson rehearsed his show the night before he died …
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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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.
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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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 …
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Los Angeles Times:
Debbie Rowe considers bid for custody of Michael Jackson's 2 older children — Experts say Rowe, the mother of 12-year-old Prince Michael Jr. and 11-year-old Paris Michael Katherine, would have a strong case for custody even though she renounced her parental rights years ago.
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New York Post:
MICHAEL JACKSON DEATH SHOT NOT OK
MICHAEL JACKSON DEATH SHOT NOT OK
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Alex Dobuzinskis / Reuters:
David Carradine died of asphyxiation: pathologist — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The medical examiner who oversaw a private autopsy on David Carradine said on Wednesday that the “Kung Fu” star died from asphyxiation and the way the actor's body was bound allowed him to rule out suicide.
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie Out Earns Jen Aniston — Sorry, Jen: Looks like Angelina Jolie wins again. — Jolie earned more money than Jennifer Aniston, Forbes reports in its annual “Hollywood's Top-Earning Actresses” issue. — Between June 2008 and June 2009, Jolie banked an estimated $27 million …
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Dorothy Pomerantz / Forbes:
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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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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 …
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 …
Daily Mail:
Oh no, the rope's back and so is Victoria's bigger bust: Beckhams peel off (again) for another Armani ad — A month after David Beckham unveiled his last underwear campaign for Emporio Armani, the footballer is back in another new advert - but this time with his wife Victoria.
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 …
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Kate leads standing ovation for Andy as he edges closer to historic Wimbledon win — If Andy Murray needs tips for a possible acceptance speech then Kate Winslet is surely the woman to ask. — The Oscar-winner and her husband Sam Mendes joined a packed crowd in cheering him on to the final four on Wimbledon's Centre Court this week.
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Checking In On Bubbles — On Mah Boo 360 last night, Andy sent a reporter to Florida for an *EXCLUSIVE* interview with the legendary Bubbles. Bubbles is now retired from the showbiz life and his caretaker says he spends his time listening to soothing flute music and playing with his lovah Sam.
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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