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7:15 AM ET, July 11, 2009

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TMZ.com:
Jackson Self-Injecting Demerol, Doctor Says  —  A doctor who treated Michael Jackson claimed the singer self-injected Demerol into his system.  —  We've combed through tens of thousands of pages of the official file for the 2005 molestation trial.  In the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's notes …
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TMZ.com:
Jackson's Knack for Picking Friendly Docs  —  Michael Jackson had a way of picking doctors who became such close friends with him that the doctor-patient distinction became blurred.  —  Dr. Alex Farshchian from Miami was “awe-struck” by Jackson, according to former L.A. County Sheriff's …
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Daniel Radcliffe: Robert Pattinson Is a Better Sex Symbol  —  Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe says ladies are better off lusting after Twilight's Robert Pattinson.  —  “Rob Pattinson is a sex symbol.  Rob Pattinson is a genuine sexy guy.  He's got the height,” Radcliffe, 19 …
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Tim Parks / Digital Spy:
Watson: 'I'll have no life after Potter'  —  Emma Watson has revealed her belief that her life will take a drastic turn after the Harry Potter franchise is complete.  —  The 19-year-old actress, who plays Hermione Granger in the popular film series, admitted that she is frightened …
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Rupert Grint Says Kissing Emma Watson Was ‘Strange’ & ‘Weird’
Discussion: Digital Spy and Gabby Babble
Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Ryan Reynolds is the “Green Lantern”  —  Ryan Reynolds has landed the coveted role of “Green Lantern,” getting the starring role in Warner Bros.' live-action film based on the DC Comics hero.  —  Martin Campbell will direct.  The studio is still working on the picture's budget, but production is expected to begin in January.
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:   Source: Justin Timberlake Not Considered for Green Lantern Role
X17 Online:
Who'll Be The Green Lantern?
Discussion: Perez Hilton
X17 Online:
Joe Jackson REALLY Wants Custody Of The Kids!  —  Joe Jackson spoke to ABC News this morning, and he declared that he and wife Katherine should get custody of Michael's kids, as he apparently knows what's best for them.  Joe told reporter Chris Connelly, “Yes, there's no one else to do what we can do for them.
Discussion: omg!
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Michael Jackson Guardianship Hearing Delayed — Again
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Jill Serjeant / Reuters:
Jackson's dad suspects “foul play” in death
Discussion: X17 Online
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
Maura Tierney illness delays ‘Parenthood’  —  NBC drama postpones production, moves to midseason  —  NBC's new fall drama series “Parenthood” has been pushed to midseason because of an illness of one of the stars, Maura Tierney.  —  The series, a contemporary reimagining of the 1989 feature …
Isley Kasica / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston Treats Her Crew to a Four-Day Fourth  —  Looks like star treatment is rampant on the set of Jennifer Aniston's new movie The Bounty - courtesy of Aniston herself.  The actress made sure the entire cast and crew of the film started their Fourth of July weekend on Thursday …
William Keck / TV Guide Magazine:
Matt Damon's Entourage Cameo Revealed!  —  Matt Damon has shot a top-secret airport scene for Entourage's sixth season finale.  “It wasn't hard to get him,” executive producer, Doug Ellin, tells TV Guide Magazine.  “Matt came on the phone with me and wanted to do something that focused on his charity …
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Matt Damon Plays “Stalkerish” Character on Entourage  —  Stalker alert!  —  Matt Damon recently shot a scene for Entourage's season finale that the HBO hit show's star, Adrien Grenier, called “stalkerish,” TV Guide reports.  —  In his cameo, the star does whatever it takes to get donations for his real-life charity.
Just Jared:
Angelina Jolie Flies Shiloh & Zahara!  —  Angelina Jolie disembarks her private plane with her children Shiloh, 3, and Zahara, 4, after a completed flight on Friday in California.  —  Looks like Angie, 34, gave her two daughters a ride in the sky.  What a cool mom!
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie Resumes Flying Lessons
Discussion: Telegraph and Lifeline Live
TMZ.com:
Artie Lange Arrested for Suspicion of DUI  —  We've just learned Artie Lange was busted for suspicion of DUI moments ago in New Jersey.  —  Law enforcement sources tell us the “Howard Stern Show” veteran was arrested about a half hour ago in Toms River after he got into a minor car accident.
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Papa Joe Hates Michael Jackson
The Sun:
Brit's a faith stealer  —  So it's no surprise she's considering converting to Judaism to show her commitment to new bloke JASON TRAWICK.  —  The singer has been spotted wearing a necklace with the Star of David symbol on during her world tour.  —  She has even recruited a rabbi to help her study the faith.
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TMZ.com:
Name Those Curves!  —  Can you guess whose slammin' body emerged on the beach in Ibiza this week?
DailyFill.com:
Megan Fox Puts On Schoolgirl Outfit  —  Hooray!  Another super hot 23-year old playing a high school student!  That's not going to give anybody an eating disorder.  —  Megan Fox fans now have something new to oggle at!  —  Watch the movie trailer!  —  The new poster for her upcoming horror flick, Jennifer's Body has hit the web.
New York Post:
JACKO IN THIS BOX  —  STORED IN LA CRYPT AS FAMILY $QUABBLES  —  By DAVID K. L I in Los Angeles and LUKAS I. ALPERT in New York  —  Over his dead body!  —  Michael Jackson's family is bitterly divided over how best to profit off the King of Pop's remains — so his body has been stashed …
 
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Peter Andre makes legal bid for access to children as Katie Price …
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DailyFill.com:
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Anything Hollywood:
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People.com:
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

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