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Kate Sheehy / New York Post:
DEBBIE ROWE DROPS CUSTODY FIGHT — $4M MOTHER LODE FOR MICHAEL JACKSON EX — Michael Jackson's baby mama Debbie Rowe has sold her kids again — this time squeezing about $4 million from her former mother-in-law in exchange for giving up her parental rights, a family source told The Post yesterday.
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New York Post:
ELIZABETH TAYLOR GOES TO HOSPITAL ACHING FOR MJ — ELIZABETH Taylor is in an LA hos pital. Brought there yesterday from her Beverly Hills home. Not to add aggravation onto the Jacksons, but the source of her condition is simply: The heart's gone out of her.
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Extra:
Debbie Rowe's Shocking Custody Emails — Rebecca White, a close friend of Debbie Rowe, is opening up exclusively to “Extra” about emails written by Rowe to White regarding the custody of Michael Jackson's children, sent just days after Jackson's death. “I know she's seeking custody of the children,” Rebecca reveals.
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Rep: Ed Hardy Designer “Not Starting Kids' Clothing Line With” Jon Gosselin — Despite reports that Jon Gosselin and Ed Hardy fashion designer Christian Audigier spent the weekend finalizing a deal to launch a children's clothing line together, the designer's rep tells Usmagazine.com that no such project is happening.
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NY Daily News:
Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo through after Dallas Cowboys quarterback drops singer — Jessica Simpson was excited to get all dolled up for her “Barbie and Ken"-themed birthday bash in L.A. on Friday night, but there was one problem: She had just lost her Ken.
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Lesley Messer / People.com:
Jessica and Tony's Relationship: What Went Wrong? — Simpson and Romo — Two weeks ago, when PEOPLE asked Tony Romo what he had planned for girlfriend Jessica Simpson's birthday, he said, “It's a secret.” — As it turned out, Simpson's birthday surprise turned out to be a shocker …
K.C. Baker / People.com:Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo Split
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Charlotte Triggs / People.com:
Karolina Kurkova is Pregnant! — Karolina Kurkova is expecting, her rep confirms to PEOPLE. — “Supermodel and actress Karolina Kurkova and her fiancé, film producer Archie Drury have announced that they are expecting their first child,” the statement reads.
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Xiomara Martinez-White / People.com:
Katherine Heigl: Romance Not Always Rated PG-13 — Katherine Heigl plays a woman clueless in the ways of romance in her upcoming film, The Ugly Truth. But in real life, the actress considers herself fairly savvy on the subject. — “In my early 20s, I didn't know who I was or what I wanted …
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Just Jared:
Christian Bale Looks Crack Cocaine Addicted — Christian Bale looks to have lost a significant amount of weight and thinned his hair for his character in the new movie, The Fighter. — The 35-year-old British actor shot new scenes on Monday afternoon (July 13) in Los Angeles.
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Chace Crawford Moves Out of Ed Westwick's Apartment — Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford has moved out of the NYC apartment he shares with costar Ed Westwick, a source tells Usmagazine.com exclusively. — The two have shared the apartment in the Chelsea neighborhood since they both first moved …
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Perez Hilton:
Brand's Back! MTV Tap Russell To Host The VMAs Again — Ratings are ratings! — After his controversial appearance last year, Russell Brand will be taking on the duties of hosting the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards for a second year in a row! — The VMA's are finally heading back to New York …
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TMZ.com:
‘Reading Rainbow’ Host in Car Accident — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ LeVar Burton was involved in a car accident in Los Angeles early yesterday evening. — We're told Burton — who hosted “Reading Rainbow” and starred in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Roots” …
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Jackson Toxicology Reports Due as Early as Friday — Toxicology reports that may determine the cause of Michael Jackson's death could be completed this week, Los Angeles Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said Monday. — Some results from tests to determine what substances Jackson had in his body when he died are in, he added.
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Julie Jordan / People.com:
Mira Sorvino's Third Child a ‘Miracle Baby’ — Mira Sorvino and husband Christopher Backus are parents to their third child, Holden Paul Terry Backus, following a difficult pregnancy and a long labor and delivery - complications the actress forgot almost immediately.
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Jill Zarin on Salary Dispute: We Should All Be Paid the Same — Last week, it was reported that Kelly Bensimon is the only reality star who has signed up for next season's Real Housewives of New York. The rest are reportedly holding out for six-figure deals.
Free Britney / The Hollywood Gossip:
The Bachelorette Finale Spoilers: Reid Returns, Kiptyn is The Bachelor, Ed Proposes ... and Has a Girlfriend? — On last night's episode of The Bachelorette, Jillian Harris bid farewell to Reid Rosenthal, to the surprise of no one, keeping Ed Swiderski and Kiptyn Locke.
Brian Orloff / People.com:
Amy Adams: I'm a Horrible Fiancée — Don't ever confuse Amy Adams for a bridezilla. The actress has been engaged for a year and she still hasn't even locked down a wedding date. — “I've been really busy, and I feel like a horrible fiancée that I haven't gotten swept …
E! Online:
Spoiler Chat: What Does Mercy's Move Mean for Georgina on Gossip Girl? — Could Michelle Trachtenberg be skipping out on Gossip Girl? — Michelle is one of the stars of Mercy, NBC's upcoming drama about nurses, which just got pushed up to fall from midseason.
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Hollie McKay / Fox News:
Where Did MJ's Money Go? His Crazy Day-to-Day Expenses Revealed — Where Did MJ's Money Go? His Crazy Day-to-Day Expenses Revealed — Michael Jackson left behind a legacy of being an amazing artist but he also left behind $400 million worth of debt. And as the man who had the best-selling album …
