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8:00 PM ET, July 8, 2009

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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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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.
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 …
Charlotte Triggs / People.com:
Michael Jackson's Dermatologist: ‘I Am Not the Father’
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Family Fights Over Michael Jackson's Burial
Discussion: Showbiz Spy, Perez Hilton and Asylum
PopEater:   Jackson Doc Denies He's Kids' Dad ... Sorta
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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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 …
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.
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 …
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.
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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Brian Orloff / People.com:
Ryan Gosling Is Making an Album
Discussion: Socialite Life and Videogum
ComingSoon.net:
Jorma Taccone to Direct MacGruber Movie  —  Jorma Taccone will direct MacGruber, based on the “Saturday Night Live” sketch parody of the TV show “MacGyver,” reports Production Weekly.  Filming begins next month in New Mexico.  —  The sketch stars Will Forte and Kristen Wiig (who replaced Maya Rudolph).
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Access Hollywood:
Report: Justin Timberlake Hoping To Pen Golfing Book  —  Justin Timberlake,Golf,Authors,Celebrities  —  Justin Timberlake is known for spending time on the fairway, so it should come as no surprise that he's hoping to hit a hole in one with a new golf memoir.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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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.
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.
Nicole Sperling / EW.com:
Exclusive: Cameron Diaz in talks for ‘Green Hornet’  —  Cameron Diaz is considering an offer to play the female lead in Green Hornet, opposite Seth Rogen.  A deal hasn't been sealed yet, but sources tell EW that she is in early talks for the role.  Her reps at CAA declined comment.
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 …
Discussion: Gone Hollywood and Sandra Rose
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.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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 …
Irina Aleksander / New York Observer:
No to Rachel Zoe: Budgets and Patience Shrinking, Stars Jettison Fame-Grabbing Stylists  —  Blake Lively, the tall, shapely, 21-year-old actress, wore a white, backless Roberto Cavalli dress to the opening of the Swarovski Crystallized store last week; a neon-pink strapless Michael Kors dress …
Discussion: Gawker and Just Jared
Harry Potter / Telegraph:
Harry Potter star Jamie Waylett charged with growing cannabis  —  Jamie Waylett, an actor in the Harry Potter films, has been charged with growing cannabis.  —  The19 year-old, who plays Hogwarts bully Vincent Crabbe, will appear in court later this month accused of growing ten cannabis plants.
Molly / PopSugar:
Sacha Baron Cohen Stops by Letterman as Himself!  With Isla!  —  Sacha Baron Cohen took a very rare break from playing any of his characters when he stopped by Letterman in NYC yesterday.  He even brought Isla Fisher with him into the studio, which is virtually unheard of, especially when he's out promoting one of his movies.
 
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Michael Stratford / The Cornell Daily Sun:
Oscar Mayer '34, Retired Chair of Meat Company, Dies at 95
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Leon Neyfakh / New York Observer:
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Discussion: Gawker and New York Magazine
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
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Discussion: Socialite Life
Russell Wetanson / Popsquire:
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TVGuide.com:
Mega Buzz on Bones, CSI: NY, Housewives, NCIS and More!
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CNN:
Sources: Jackson showed signs of IV drug use
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Jennifer Wren / People.com:
Meryl Streep on Gaining 15 Lbs.: ‘It Was Worth It’
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Breanne L. Heldman / E! Online:
Dr. Klein: Not M.J.'s Baby Daddy “To the Best of My Knowledge”
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Tom cruises with James Packer while Katie Holmes shops
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Perez Hilton:
Halle Berry Has Fun In The Sun With Baby & BF
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PopEater:
Hayden Was ‘Tortured’ By Mean Girls
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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Octo-Mom Bedridden While Recovering From Third Surgery
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears Takes Her Boys to the Eiffel Tower
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New York Times:
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