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1:00 PM ET, July 9, 2009

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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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TMZ.com:
Jackson Doc — I Gave Michael Demerol  —  Dr. Arnie Klein, 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 …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and X17 Online
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.)
X17 Online:
Michael's Doctor Now Admits To Giving Him Demerol!  —  Despite telling ABC's Good Morning America that he never prescribed the powerful narcotics that may have lead to Michael Jackson's death ("I didn't give him any of that crap"!)  Dr. Arnold Klein is now admitting that he gave the King of Pop Demerol.
Discussion: Reuters and TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
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 …
Discussion: omg! and BricksAndStonesGossip.com
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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.
People.com:
Terminator 2's Edward Furlong Divorcing
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
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.
Discussion: iVillage and lilsugar
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Samantha Young / Associated Press:
Kate Gosselin to attend California women's forum
Discussion: Just Jared
Access Hollywood:
Kelly Preston To Open Up About The Loss Of Son Jett Travolta At Women's Conference
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Francis Lawrence eyes Will Smith pic  —  ‘The City That Sailed’ being produced by Smith's Overbrook  —  Francis Lawrence may be reuniting with his “I Am Legend” star Will Smith for a fantastical drama titled “The City That Sailed” at Twentieth Century Fox.
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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 …
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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.
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 …
Discussion: omg!, PopEater and Rolling Stone
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.
Discussion: PopSugar and The Shallow End
Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Quentin Tarantino Q&A  —  Quentin Tarantino shot and edited his WWII drama “Inglourious Basterds” in just eight months, so he could make a May premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.  Whether it's because his backers at The Weinstein Co. and Universal are hit-hungry, or because summer loves shorter movies …
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MovieWeb.com:   Inglorious Basterds Longer Theatrical Cut and Impending Prequel?
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.”
Charlotte Triggs / People.com:
Heidi Pratt's Newest Role: Fitness Guru  —  Heidi Pratt is definitely proud of her figure, flaunting it in string bikinis at the beach and even doing “some nudity,” for September's Playboy cover.  Now, The Hills star has plans to share her fitness secrets in The Heidi Workout.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
EW.com:
This week's cover: ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’  —  After an eight-month delay that drove some fans to brink of madness, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince finally hits theaters on July 15th — and Entertainment Weekly's new cover story is a behind-the-scenes exclusive on the film.
Discussion: Just Jared
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.
Discussion: Gossip Girl Insider
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...
Discussion: PopEater
Mirror.co.uk:
Jude Law books hotel room with carousel horse in Brighton for girlfriend  —  Jude Law clearly has a little horseplay on his mind.  He has sorted out a romantic break with his new girlfriend at a boutique hotel... and their room comes complete with a carousel horse.
Discussion: Just Jared
Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
Remo Williams rides again  —  “The Dark Knight” producer Charles Roven and “Transporter” producer Steve Chasman are teaming up to produce “The Destroyer,” a franchise vehicle that brings back '80s action hero Remo Williams.  The pair have set up the project at Columbia.
Discussion: MovieWeb.com and Seriously? OMG!
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.
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.
Discussion: iVillage, Gabby Babble and Pop Crunch
Dave McNary / Variety:
Warner Bros. wins ‘Superman’ case  —  Siegel heirs can only pursue DC Comics profits  —  Warner Bros. and DC Comics have won a favorable ruling in the suit filed by the heirs of “Superman” co-creator Jerome Siegel.  —  In a decision announced Wednesday, U.S. Judge District Court Judge …
 
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Harry Potter / Telegraph:
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No to Rachel Zoe: Budgets and Patience Shrinking, Stars Jettison …
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