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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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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 …
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.
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Eddie Furlong's Marriage Terminated — Eddie Furlong's wife just filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. — Eddie — who starred in “Terminator 2” — and Rachael Bella had been married for almost 3 years. They had one child together. Bella is asking for joint custody …
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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Edward Furlong's Marriage Not Going the Distance — Judgement day is coming for Edward Furlong's marriage. — The actor's wife of more than three years, actress Rachael Bella, has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
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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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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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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 …
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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.
Phil / Egotastic!:
Emma Watson Underwear Flash! — With all the misery and sadness in the world, it can make you wonder if there really is a God. And then you get a moment like this, where the wind blows Emma Watson's dress open revealing her panties, and you know for certain that God exists, and he is definitely a man!
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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.
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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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Kate Winslet Happy to Go Nude - For Now — It was arguably the most undressed Oscar-winning role in movie history, but The Reader Best Actress Kate Winslet has nothing to hide. — “If people are noticing my boobs in a movie and saying they do what real boobs do, then that's great,” …
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Betty White Dead? ‘Today’ Makes Grave Mistake — We've lost a lot of icons recently — but no matter what NBC says, Betty White isn't one of 'em! — During a report yesterday morning at Forest Lawn Cemetery, “Today's” Michael Okwu listed the “Golden Girl” as one of the celebrities already buried there.
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Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
ROSS TO REWRITE “SPIDER-MAN 4” — Gary Ross is back in the saddle with his “Seabiscuit” star Tobey Maguire. — Ross has come aboard to rewrite the script for “Spider-Man 4,” the Sam Raimi-directed film that Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios will put into production early next year.
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
Warning: Bloody good ‘True Blood’ spoilers — HBO just released the titles and extended loglines for all five of True Blood's August episodes and man, they are juicy. How juicy? So juicy that I'm inclined to forgive them for withholding fresh Blood from me last Sunday. Have a look-see yourself...
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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.
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 …
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.
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Samantha Young / Associated Press:
Kate Gosselin to attend California women's forum — SACRAMENTO — Maria Shriver's annual women's conference has always been an A-list affair, and this year's event is no different. — Cindy McCain, Elizabeth Edwards, Katie Couric, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and actress Kelly Preston are among the featured speakers.
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Jesus Martinez / DrunkenStepfather:
Paris Hilton's Desperate Ex-BFF Speaks Out for Drunkenstepfather of the Day — I met Paris Hilton's BFF, Brittany Flickinger, when she was doing some cross Canada bootleg tour, where clubs would pay her next to nothing to show up, whether it be a couple hundred bucks, gas money or a hotel room, all on a quest to stay relevant.
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Karen Araiza / NBC Philadelphia:
Pool Boots Kids Who Might “Change the Complexion” — Campers sent packing after first visit to swim club — More than 60 campers from Northeast Philadelphia were turned away from a private swim club and left to wonder if their race was the reason. — “I heard this lady, she was like …
Russell Wetanson / Popsquire:
To Pay Or Not To Pay: Real Housewives of New Jersey — The Real Housewives of New Jersey — they work hard for NO money. — Popsquire exclusively obtained the contract signed by one cast member in February 2008. Just like other reality show participant agreements, it gives Bravo power …
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 …
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The Huffington Post:
Cororner's Still Have Michael Jackson's Brain — LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's death certificate has been released without a listed cause of death and a coroner said investigators are still testing the singer's brain. — Public health officials issued the death certificate on Tuesday …
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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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.
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 …