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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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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.
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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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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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.
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 …
TMZ.com:
Lil Wayne Sued Over Sleepiness — It certainly would have been cheaper to buy an alarm clock. Lil Wayne is being sued for nearly half-a-million bucks for sleeping when he should have been performing. — Red City Entertainment claims it fronted $432,000 for a Wayne concert appearance in the Bahamas.
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E! Online:
Michael Jackson's Escape Route Found! — Michael Jackson's departure from the Staples Center Tuesday didn't require the involved level of hocus-pocus that's been speculated. — E! News has learned exclusively how the star's body disappeared from the giant venue undetected by the media...and all it took was an underground tunnel!
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...
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 …
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 …
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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TMZ.com:
‘Reincarnated’ Woman Sues Hefner for $3 Billion — This one is impossible to explain — really, it is — but we'll try. — A woman possessed by the “most beautifulest angel lusefer” and claims to be the “reincarnation of Venus Aphrodite Demilo” has filed a $3 billion lawsuit against Hugh Hefner …
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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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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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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 …
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.”
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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Vera / I'm Not Obsessed:
Adoption Plans For Ryan Reynolds And Scarlett Johansson — I wish Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson would just step out in public together. I am so sick of using pictures of them apart when writing about the couple. Come on guys! Go grab some sushi or something. :)
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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