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Jackson Doc — I Gave Michael Demerol — Dr. Arnie Klien, Michael Jackson's longtime friend and dermatologist, admits to giving MJ Demerol — one of the strong painkillers we're told Jackson sought out. — Klein says it was only “on occasion” to sedate him, and when asked about the drug Diprivan …
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Arnold Klein Admits He Donated Sperm — Arnold Klein admitted he once donated sperm — but continued dodging questions about being the father of Michael Jackson's two oldest children on Larry King Live last night. — When asked by King about Us Weekly's exclusive scoop that he is the biological dad …
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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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Lorenzo Benet / People.com:
Kelly Preston to Break Silence About Losing Her Son — Jett Travolta and mom Kelly Preston — Since last January, when Jett Travolta died suddenly of a seizure at the age of 16 while vacationing with his family in the Bahamas, his parents, Kelly Preston and John Travolta, have grieved in private.
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Samantha Young / Associated Press:
Kate Gosselin to attend California women's forum
Kate Gosselin to attend California women's forum
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Anthony Breznican / USA Today:
First look: Barrymore gets ready to roll for ‘Whip It’ — Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Put that woman on roller skates, and you've got hell on wheels. — You've also got the new roller-derby comedy Whip It, starring Ellen Page as a rebellious teenager who signs up to play …
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:
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.)
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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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Scooby-Doo’ director takes on ‘Smurfs’ movie — Raja Gosnell to helm live action/animated project — Raja Gosnell has signed on to direct the live action/animated hybrid “Smurfs” movie for Columbia Pictures and Sony Animation. — Those involved with the movie are already experienced with the medium.
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Dave McNary / Variety:
Michael Moore unveils title of new doc — ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ to be released Oct. 2 — Michael Moore's opting to spoof romantic conventions in titling his upcoming documentary “Capitalism: A Love Story,” which addresses the causes of the global economic meltdown.
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘Gossip Girl,’ Fringe,' Grey's,' ‘Smallville,’ and more! — Question: Could you reward us with a little Gossip Girl scoop? Just enough to tide us over 'til September? Pretty please? —Jon — Ausiello: There will be a controversial hookup early on in season 3.
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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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Marc Malkin / E! Online:
AnnaLynne McCord Lickin' Her Lips for Rumer Willis — Jean Baptiste Lacroix/ Getty Images, George Pimentel/ Getty Images — AnnaLynne McCord! — That's what Ms. McCord told us last night at the launch of OP's new celebrity ad campaign. — Read on for her Willis lovefest...
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Steven Zeitchik / Hollywood Reporter:
Brooke Shields finally gets ‘Vengeance’ — Returns to film after a 10-year hiatus — After a 10-year hiatus from mainstream movies, Brooke Shields is returning to the big screen, coming aboard Summit and Participant Media live-action family comedy “Furry Vengeance.”
Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Coroner: Steve McNair a Victim of Murder-Suicide — Steve McNair and Sahel Kazemi — Mystery, solved. — Pro football quarterback Steve McNair died in a murder-suicide - shot twice in the head and twice in the chest by his girlfriend Sahel Kazemi, who then turned the gun on herself, a coroner says.
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.
TMZ.com:
MJ to be Buried Wearing One White Glove — Michael Jackson will be laid to rest in pure MJ fashion — as in he will be wearing one (and only one) of his favorite gloves. — Dorothy Gaspar — who own Gaspar Gloves in L.A. and designed gloves for the “This Is It” tour …
Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Will Smith and Francis Lawrence Plot a Reteaming — “I Am Legend” director Francis Lawrence is back in the Will Smith biz. — Lawrence will develop to direct “City That Sailed,” a 20th Century Fox drama that will potentially star Smith as a father who lives on the opposite side of the ocean from his daughter.
Cristina Gibson / E! Online:
Joel Madden Won't Take Action Against Airline Cover-Up — At last night's OP launch party, spokesmodel Joel Madden said British Airways never apologized to him for forcing him to cover his tattoos before boarding their flight. — “I wasn't really mad about it,” he told Daily 10's Catt Sadler.
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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.
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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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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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E! Online:
Is Kristen Stewart Really Pregnant? — More info for you concerned Robsten fans about the alleged spawn of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. The Internet has been blowing up about NW magazine's report of a preggers K.Stew, and reps for the two stars have stayed supermum, which has worried many of you out there.
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Robert Pattinson: Vanity Fair Covers Him Up! — Robert Pattinson has another magazine cover coming up—and thankfully, it's not some far-fetched tabloid bullcrap this time around. — Mr. Pattinson, I'm told, has landed himself on the cover of probably the most coveted of monthlies—Vanity Fair!
Breanne L. Heldman / E! Online:
Top Chef: Las Vegas Has Aug. 26 Reservation — That Top Chef Masters was like a teasing little appetizer. It hardly sated our summer cook-show cravings. Thank goodness Bravo is getting ready to serve its main course. — Top Chef: Las Vegas is set to kick off on Aug. 26.
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.