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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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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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.
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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People.com:
Justin's Hole-In-One — Justin Timberlake proves he's a swinger - and he's not shy about it. — He proudly posted on his Facebook page, “Shot first Ace ever. Hole #3 - 185 yards with a 5 iron.” Further research reveals that Timberlake pulled off the elusive hole-in-one on a Los Angeles course Friday …
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.
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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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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 …
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.
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 …
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...
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.
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Carl DiOrio / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Bruno’ a hit Down Under — Sacha Baron Cohen comedy debuts to $1.4 mil — “Bruno” has bowed in high style Down Under. — Sacha Baron Cohen's R-rated comedy about a fictional gay fashionista from Austria already has Australia in a tizzy. Universal opened “Bruno” …
Starpulse:
Mariah Carey Apologizes For Michael Jackson Memorial — Mariah Carey has apologized for singing a less than perfect version of 'I'll Be There' at the Michael Jackson memorial service. — Many fans took note of Mariah's sloppy singing, but the diva explains emotions simply got the best of her.
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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.
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Paul Vercammen / CNN:
Mayor's office: Jackson memorial cost L.A. $1.4M — LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — The memorial service for singer Michael Jackson cost the city of Los Angeles $1.4 million, the mayor's office said Wednesday. — Spokeswoman Sarah Hamilton said the costs included putting extra police on the streets …
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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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.
Curt Anderson / Associated Press:
Paris Hilton On Trial For Not Promoting Her Film — MIAMI (AP) - Paris Hilton is on trial in Miami, accused in a federal lawsuit of not doing enough to promote her 2006 sorority hijinks movie, “Pledge This!” — The lawsuit filed on behalf of some film investors claims the 28-year-old Hilton …
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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.
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Mary Beth Quirk / OK! Magazine:
R-Pattz Feeling the Stress of Being in the Spotlight — Poor Robert Pattinson. Along with the great misfortune of being blessed with an extremely handsome face comes the great burden of dealing with utterly — and perhaps overly — devoted fans. — When R-Pattz first arrived in NYC …
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.”