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1:00 PM ET, July 8, 2009

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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Lindsay Lohan Turned Down Role in The Hangover  —  She could have been in the hottest movie of the summer.  —  Instead, Lindsay Lohan, 23, declined the role of stripper Jade in The Hangover after declaring the screenplay “had no potential,” Us Weekly reports in its its latest issue (on newsstands now).
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New York Post:
LINDSAY LOHAN TURNED DOWN ‘HANGOVER’ ROLE  —  LINDSAY Lohan (above) passed up a chance at a career comeback.  The hard-partying starlet turned down a role in the summer blockbuster “The Hangover,” according to Us Weekly, because she said the screenplay “had no potential.”
Simon Perry / People.com:
Police Revise Value of Missing Jewels from Lindsay Lohan Photo Shoot  —  The jewelry that went missing after a June 6 British magazine photo shoot starring Lindsay Lohan was worth a tenth of the value first reported - or, $38,500 rather than the $400,000 initially estimated by London's Metropolitan Police …
Discussion: Popsquire
omg!:
Lindsay Lohan Accused Of Stealing Spray Tan Formula; Reportedly Turned Down Role In ‘The Hangover’  —  LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Is Lindsay Lohan the fake inventor of her fake-n-bake spray?  And did the actress turn down a role in one of the summer's hottest movies?
Discussion: X17 Online
Tim Parks / Digital Spy:
Lindsay Lohan ‘sued over spray tan’
Discussion: Grazia Fashion and DailyFill.com
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Michael Jackson's Final Christmas with His Kids  —  Michael Jackson celebrated his final Christmas with his three children — and with dermatologist Arnold Klein, the biological father of Paris, 11, and Prince Michael I, 12.  Us Weekly reports in its new issue (on newsstands tomorrow) …
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Jackson's Kids in Better Spirits at Post-Memorial Reception  —  After Tuesday's somber memorial for their father, Michael Jackson's three children seemed to be in better sprits at a reception immediately following the service.  —  Prince Michael, 12, Paris Katherine, 11, and Prince Michael II …
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘MacGruber’ film eyes cast  —  Ryan Phillippe, Val Kilmer in negotiations to star  —  “MacGruber,” the recurring “Saturday Night Live” skit that parodies “MacGyver,” is one step closer to going before cameras as a big-screen movie.  —  Ryan Phillippe is in negotiations to star in the feature …
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Dave McNary / Variety:
‘SNL’ spies opportunity  —  Forte's MacGruber headed for the bigscreen  —  Will Forte's bumbling spy MacGruber is headed for the bigscreen as the latest in a long line of “Saturday Night Live” characters to make that transition.  —  “SNL's” Kristen Wiig will reprise her Vicki character for the feature.
People.com:
Daniel Radcliffe: Women Are Catching Up with Me  —  Daniel Radcliffe at the July 7 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere  —  He was one wet wizard at Tuesday's world premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in London, where the torrential downpours and thunder drenched series star Daniel Radcliffe.
Discussion: Extra, PopSugar and Lemondrop
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AceShowBiz.com:
Rupert Grint Says Swine Flu Is Just Like Any Other Flu
Discussion: New York Magazine
DailyFill.com:
Emma Watson Says Kissing Rupert Grint Was “Horrible”
Discussion: omg! and Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
Jackson Death Certificate  —  We've obtained a copy of Michael Jackson's death certificate.  On cause of death, it says “deferred.”  —  It does say Forest Lawn Cemetery was a “temporary” disposition of the body.  As we first reported the body will not go back to Forest Lawn.
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People.com:
Certificate: Jackson's Cause of Death ‘Deferred’
Discussion: iVillage
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Family Fights Over Michael Jackson's Burial  —  The memorial is over, the tributes have been paid, but behind the scenes family members of Michael Jackson have been arguing over his final resting place.  —  Jermaine Jackson has stated he wants Michael's final resting place to be Neverland …
Discussion: Showbiz Spy, Perez Hilton and Asylum
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Fox News:
Rachel Weisz Wants Botox Banned for Actors Like ‘Steroids Are for Sportsmen’  —  Rachel Weisz thinks Nicole Kidman is to acting what Barry Bonds is to baseball.  —  At least that's what the “Mummy” star tells the August issue of the UK edition of Harper's Bazaar.
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Tobey Maguire to star in ‘Details’  —  Indie begins shooting in Seattle this August  —  Tobey Maguire is set to star in “The Details,” an indie black comedy written and directed by Jacob Estes.  Shooting begins August in Seattle.  —  Maguire joins Elizabeth Banks in the pic …
People.com:
Caught in the Act!  —  • Lindsay Lohan had a special companion during a daylong 23rd birthday celebration: ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson!  The two sat on the patio at Malibu's Tra di Noi and chatted as they waited for their takeout order - a margarita pizza, salad and pasta dishes - to arrive.
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
John Mayer: Jackson Memorial Was “Unbelievable”  —  John Mayer says it was an honor performing at Michael Jackson's memorial Tuesday.  —  “The first thing I said was a question - does this really come from the family?” he said on Larry King Live Tuesday night.  “I think that was essential to me sort of processing the honor.
Discussion: Socialite Life
Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna / E! Online:
The Real Housewives of New York City: Third Season Drama & Bethenny Gets a Ring  —  Even when not on air, the ladies of The Real Housewives of New York City know how to stir things up.  —  Amid Bravo's announcement this morning of a third season pickup and of a casting call for new Housewives …
 
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Joanna Sloame / NY Daily News:
Lindsay Lohan sued for stealing formula for Sevin Nyne tanning spray
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Yuri Kageyama / Associated Press:
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Paul Bond / Hollywood Reporter:
New crew for ‘Camp Rock 2’
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears Takes Her Boys to the Eiffel Tower
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Brian Stelter / CNN:
In a letter to Bob Iger, incoming FCC chair Brendan Carr raised concerns about ABC's negotiations with its affiliated stations, public trust in media, and more

Todd Spangler / Variety:
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