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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Debbie Rowe: I “Never” Wanted to Be a Mother — Debbie Rowe will likely fight for custody of Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris Katherine, 11 — her two children with Michael Jackson — when a hearing takes place July 13. (Katherine Jackson remains the children's temporary guardian until then.)
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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) …
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 …
The Huffington Post:Cororner's Still Have Michael Jackson's Brain
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Charlotte Triggs / People.com:Michael Jackson's Dermatologist: ‘I Am Not the Father’
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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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Simon Perry / People.com:Police Revise Value of Missing Jewels from Lindsay Lohan Photo Shoot
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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.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Paris Jackson's Speech Was Not Planned — Carefully laid out as it was, Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson was indisputably stolen by the impromptu moment when the late pop star's 11-year-old daughter, Paris Katherine Jackson, took to the stage of Los Angeles's Staples Center and emotionally declared her love for her father.
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TMZ.com:
Britney's Former Pal — They Ruined My Life! — Britney Spears' former BFF has filed legal papers in his defamation lawsuit against Britney and her parents, claiming they have ruined his life. — Sam Lutfi claims Lynne Spears' book about her famous daughter is a pack of lies …
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CNN:
Sources: Jackson showed signs of IV drug use — LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — When Michael Jackson collapsed at his rented mansion last month, the singer's arms were riddled with marks and their veins had collapsed — both characteristics found in intravenous drug users, sources told CNN on Tuesday.
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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.
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Robert Pattinson's Sexiest Photos Ever — The Twilight star, 23, shows off his abs and smiles in one of the pics, originally taken for Rolling Stone. In another, he runs his hands through his famous hair while brooding. — “They threw a bucket of water on him!” a source on set tells Us of his wet T-shirt look.
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
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Amy Phillips / Pitchfork:
Dead Man's Bones (Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields) Sign to Anti — Back in January, we introduced you to Dead Man's Bones, the goth-folk collaboration between actors Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields. Since then, only two of their charming, creepy songs have been made public …
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TMZ.com:
Medical Examiner: McNair's Girlfriend Fired Gun — We just spoke with Tennessee assistant medical examiner Dr. Feng Li, who tells us preliminary test results in the Steve McNair death show Sahel Kazemi fired the gun that killed both of them. — Feng — who conducted autopsies on the two bodies …
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.
TMZ.com:
ABC Loses Kate Walsh Court Battle — ABC televison was shot down in court today by the estranged hubby of Kate Walsh. — The judge ruled Alex Young can make ABC Prez Stephen McPherson sit for a deposition, and answer all sorts of questions about Walsh's financial prospects at ABC — pilots, development deals, etc.
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Jackie Gallo / BettyConfidential.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Health Fears for Britney Spears — Is Britney Spears on another downhill slide? — A touring Britney Spears is becoming overwhelmed by the demands of the road - despite help from her assistant, a nanny, friends and family. The pop star's conservator-dad, Jamie …
Laura Kalnicky / Life and Style:
In Life & Style now: Robert dumps Kristen for Emilie — Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart may be destined to be together as Twilight's Edward and Bella, but fate seems to have something else in store for them in real life. Life & Style can reveal exclusively that Robert has ended …
