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Jo Clements / Daily Mail:
Michael Jackson the freak is better off dead, says Rupert Everett — Family, friends, A-listers across the globe and millions of fans are still mourning Michael Jackson's death but actor Rupert Everett, for one, is not. — The star of St Trinian's and My Best Friend's Wedding became …
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Feds Raid Dr. Conrad Murray's Office — We've learned the Houston office of Dr. Conrad Murray is currently being raided by federal authorities ... and we've learned they are looking specifically for all medical records relating to Michael Jackson. — We're told 8 Drug Enforcement Agency vehicles arrived …
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Michael Jackson's ‘secret son’ sat with family at memorial concert... and now wants to take a DNA test — A Norwegian rapper suspected of being the secret son of Michael Jackson sat with the Jackson family at the singer's memorial concert. — Omer Bhatti, 25, was seated in between Michael's son Prince …
Annette Witheridge / Mirror.co.uk:
Michael Jackson: Why it's better that he died, says Rupert Everett …
Michael Jackson: Why it's better that he died, says Rupert Everett …
CNN:
Lawyer: Manslaughter evidence sought at Jackson doctor's office
Lawyer: Manslaughter evidence sought at Jackson doctor's office
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Rennie Dyball / People.com:
Taco Bell Chihuahua Dies — Gidget — She charmed millions without ever saying a word, and managed to make fast food tacos adorable. Gidget, the Chihuahua best known for her Taco Bell ad campaign, died from a stroke on Tuesday night at age 15. — “She made so many people happy,” says Gidget's trainer, Sue Chipperton.
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EXCLUSIVE: Taco Bell Spokesdog Gidget Dies at 15 — She charmed millions without ever saying a word — and managed to make fast-food tacos adorable. Gidget, the Chihuahua best known for her Taco Bell ad campaign (and her famous overdubbed tagline, “Yo Quiero Taco Bell"), died from a stroke on Tuesday night at age 15.
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Millionaire Matchmaker Is Engaged! — The Millionaire Matchmaker has found her match! — Bravo reality star Patti Stanger tells Usmagazine.com exclusively that she is engaged to beau Andy Friedman. — “I feel like it should have happened years ago, so I'm kind of shocked,” she tells Us.
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Scott Bowles / USA Today:
Films, actors, thousands of fans ready to roll at Comic-Con — LOS ANGELES — Mickey Rourke's screams fill the empty basin of the Los Angeles River and spill into the midnight air. — He's having trouble with his Russian accent, which is turning the intended line from the Iron Man 2 script …
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Mary Beth Quirk / OK! Magazine:
COVER STORY: Kristen Stewart Ready to Win Back Robert Pattinson
COVER STORY: Kristen Stewart Ready to Win Back Robert Pattinson
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New York Post:
BILLY JOEL'S JOYFUL REBOUND — LIFE is good for Billy Joel (above). Just a month after separating from wife No. 3, Katie Lee Joel, the Piano Man is dating Alex Donnelley, the former star of “The Young and The Restless.” Joel — who continues to break records touring stadiums with Elton John …
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Eunice Oh / People.com:
Pals: Mischa Barton Struggled with Body Issues — Mischa in India — Mischa Barton's personal demons not only included a DUI arrest, relationship breakups and a hospitalization at a psychiatric ward - the actress also struggled with a fluctuating weight and body image. — “She has big self-esteem issues. ...
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X17 Online:
Hailey Glassman “Can't Wait To Be A Stepmom” To Jon's 8 Kids! — ...and I'm sure the pot-loving party girl will be a GREAT influence on them! When Jon Gosselin and Hailey Glassman celebrated their recent engagement at the V.I.P Room last week, a source tells In Touch Weekly …
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Michelle Tan / People.com:
Pal: Simpson Family ‘Feels Bad’ for Jessica — Jessica Simpson's recent estrogen-filled weekend hanging out with her girlfriends and watching chick flicks with her mom was a welcome bright spot in an otherwise difficult week for the newly single singer. — Since Tony Romo broke up with Simpson …
Carson Griffith / Hamptons:
EXCLUSIVE! Birds Of A Feather Flock Together...Michael Lohan & Jon Gosselin Bring Their Babes To Southampton — [Photo by Ryland Hilbert IV] When Michael Lohan's dreams of reality television stardom fell through, looks like he may have found a way in the backdoor - riding off Jon Gosselin's, of Jon And Kate + 8, coattails.
E! Online:
Both Jackson Autopsies Turned Up Needle Marks and Propofol — Remember how Michael Jackson's family commissioned a second autopsy on the fallen King of Pop's body? — Well, E! News has exclusively learned that those results are in—and they are not any different from what was found …
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Mahone / ComingSoon.net:
Your First Look at the New Freddy Krueger — There was plenty of speculation as to who would take over the Freddy Krueger role once Platinum Dunes and New Line made it clear Robert Englund would not return for the new A Nightmare on Elm Street (set visit preview).
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Adam / Showbiz Spy:
JESSICA BIEL ONLY EATS HALF HER MEAL — Jessica Biel has discovered the perfect way to stay in shape — she only eats half her meals! — The Easy Virtue star — who is currently dating singer Justin Timberlake — says she always sticks to small portions so she doesn't gain weight.
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Sam Raimi plays ‘Warcraft’ — Director signs on for live-action adaptation of vidgame — Sam Raimi has signed on to direct “Warcraft,” the live-action film adaptation of the fantasy videogame franchise “World of Warcraft.” — Legendary Pictures and vidgame publisher Blizzard Entertainment …
Access Hollywood:
Rep: Patrick Swayze ‘Doing Very Well’ — Patrick Swayze has not suffered a heart attack, contrary to a tabloid report, a rep for the star told Access Hollywood on Wednesday. — In fact, the rep told Access that Patrick, who is battling pancreatic cancer, has been feeling better.
TMZ.com:
Katherine Jackson — I Will Be Heard! — Katherine Jackson wants “a seat at the table” in all matters involving Michael Jackson's estate. — Katherine's lawyer, Londell McMillan, tells us Katherine called him the day Michael died, asking him to come to the house.
FemaleFirst:
Lindsay Lohan's X-rated Birthday — Lindsay Lohan was given sex toys for her birthday by Samantha Ronson. — The ‘Mean Girls’ actress - who turned 23 on July 2 and has had an on/off relationship with the DJ for around two years - was delighted with the satisfying gift …