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2:10 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 …
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 …
TMZ.com:
Jackson Family Gave LAPD Doctor List  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Michael Jackson's family has given the LAPD a list of doctors they believe may have misprescribed drugs to Michael Jackson — and we've learned Dr. Arnold Klein is on that list.  —  Dr. Klein came out swinging today on TV …
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: Perez Hilton, Showbiz Spy and Asylum
Charlotte Triggs / People.com:   Michael Jackson's Dermatologist: ‘I Am Not the Father’
PopEater:
Had Enough MJ Yet?
Discussion: omg! and New York Times
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Corey Feldman Wears Michael Jackson Costume at Memorial
People.com:
Certificate: Jackson's Cause of Death ‘Deferred’  —  With toxicology tests still being conducted, Michael Jackson's cause of death is listed as “deferred” on his official death certificate, which was issued Tuesday, the same day as his private funeral and public memorial.
Discussion: iVillage
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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
Dave McNary / Variety:
Eric Dane circles 'Valentine's Day'  —  'Grey's' actor joins cast of New Line comedy  —  Eric Dane ("Grey's Anatomy") is rounding out the already large cast of New Line's ensemble comedy “Valentine's Day,” set to begin shooting this week with Garry Marshall directing.
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:   Patrick Dempsey joins 'Valentine's Day'
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.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears Takes Her Boys to the Eiffel Tower  —  Ooh, la la!  —  Britney Spears treated her boys Sean, 3, and Jayden, 2, to dinner at the Eiffel Tower Tuesday in Paris.  —  “Just had dinner with my boys at the Eiffel Tower,” she Tweeted.  “So beautiful!”
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Perez Hilton:
Britney & Her Boys Enjoy The Eiffel Tower
Discussion: DailyFill.com
Perez Hilton:
Halle Berry Has Fun In The Sun With Baby & BF  —  Halle Berry is getting warm and cuddly - in public! - with her BF, Canadian model Gabriel Aubry.  And why wouldn't she?  —  He's delish!  —  The pair are on vacation in Miami with their little one, Nahla, and have been seen having all kinds of fun.
Discussion: INF Daily
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Donna McConnell / Daily Mail:
Halle Berry helps Nahla earn her water wings as she teaches baby daughter to swim
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.
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!
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Octo-Mom Bedridden While Recovering From Third Surgery  —  Nadya Suleman is home in bed recovering from a third surgery related to procedures to remove benign tumors from the wall of her uterus, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  Nadya checked into Kaiser Permanente in Bellflower …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Lifeline Live
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 …
 
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