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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 …
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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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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 …
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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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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.
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.
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 …
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!
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.
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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Arquette Calls Off Divorce from ‘Hung’ Actor — Maybe it's true love, maybe it's for the welfare of the child, or maybe it's because of the title of his new show — whatever it is, Patricia Arquette has called off her divorce to Thomas Jane. — Arquette filed for divorce back in January …
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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 …
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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.
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...
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.
Kate Ward / EW.com:
Justin Timberlake to write book about...golf. Huh? — And now, for the most confounding news of the day: Justin Timberlake might be writing a book. But not just any book. A book about...golf. According to the New York Observer, literary agent David Vigliano has been shopping a proposal …
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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.”
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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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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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. :)
Cintra Wilson / New York Times:
Of the Moment, and Thinking Ahead — ONCE or twice a decade, it will befall a young lady of supreme good looks to accidentally embody her moment in time. She becomes the visual articulation of our culture's unspoken hopes and latent desires: a now-ness that contains the hint of a tantalizing future …
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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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 …
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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Hayden Reveals That She Was Punched In The Face, Bullied In Middle School! — Photo credit: Matthias Vriens for DETAILS Looks like she pulled a Demi Lovato here! That is a pretty sexy shot though, so we are willing to forgive her... Hayden Panettiere is in the August issue of Details …
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