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11:30 PM ET, August 24, 2009

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Shelby Grad / L.A. Now:
Lethal levels of propofol found in Michael Jackson's body, affidavit says [Updated]  —  L.A. County coroner's officials found lethal levels of the powerful anesthetic propofol after examining Michael Jackson's body, according to a search warrant affidavit unsealed today in Houston.
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TMZ.com:
Jackson Died from Lethal Levels of Propofol  —  Michael Jackson had lethal levels of Propofol in his system when he died, this according to a search warrant affidavit filed in Houston.  —  Dr. Conrad Murray told cops he had been treating Jackson for 6 weeks for insomnia …
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Michael Jackson's Death Ruled a Homicide  —  Michael Jackson's death has been ruled a homicide by the Los Angeles County coroner, according to law enforcement sources quoted by the Associated Press.  —  This makes it likely criminal charges will be brought against Conrad Murray …
msnbc.com:
Coroner rules Jackson's death a homicide
Discussion: dailystab.com and #gay
Josh Grossberg / E! Online:
Report: Coroner Rules Jackson's Death a Homicide
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Movieline and Extra
People.com:
Jennifer Aniston & Gerard Butler Seen Hand in Hand  —  Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler were seen “hand in hand” this weekend at The Jane Hotel in Manhattan's Meatpacking District, a source tells PEOPLE.  The two are currently filming The Bounty in New York City.
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Jen Aniston “Won't Date a Normal Guy”
Discussion: X17 Online and Showbiz Spy
TMZ.com:
Mystery Woman in Jenkins Case?  —  UPDATE: Paulina's agent tells us “There's no way it can be her because on Friday she was doing a fashion show and Saturday she was filming a cooking show.”  The agent added, “She's grieving the loss of someone she used to love.”
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TMZ.com:
Ryan Jenkins — Suicide Details  —  UPDATE: The room below is in the motel where Jenkins' body was found — and the photo agency who owns the pics say it's the same room — and coat rack — where Jenkins hanged himself.  The agency says the photos were taken about 6 hours after the body was discovered …
TMZ.com:
Ryan Jenkins Dead — Hangs Himself
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Jessica Herndon / People.com:
Eddie Cibrian's Wife Breaks Silence on His Public Outings with LeAnn Rimes  —  It's official: LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian are no longer hiding their relationship.  On Saturday night, the couple stepped out to the Kings of Leon concert in Los Angeles, just two days after they hit the links …
NYLON MAGAZINE:
Up all night with Anna Paquin and her alter ego, True Blood's Sookie Stackhouse.  —  Anna Paquin has an Oscar, a cool accent, and maybe the best role on television - bombshell mind reader Sookie Stackhouse on True Blood.  We sat down with her, Stephen Moyer (aka Vampire Bill) and their Maker …
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Popeater:
Anna Paquin: 'I'm Not a Barbie Doll'
Discussion: coverawards.com
Popeater:
Mindy McCready Claims Innocence in Naked Tape Leak  —  Troubled country singer Mindy McCready says she did not release the video of Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart and Kari Ann Peniche's nude antics, despite Paniche's assertions otherwise.  —  “I did not want to be dragged into all this.
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Daily Mail:
Helena Bonham Carter makes waves in Malibu in an unflattering red swimsuit  —  Renowned for her individual dress sense, it comes as no surprise Helena Bonham Carter refused to conform for a day at the beach.  —  Enjoying the sun in the Los Angeles suburb of Malibu, the mother-of-two showed off …
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler and Cele|bitchy
Alex Dobuzinskis / Fan Fare:
Heidi Montag fails to win universal praise at Miss Universe  —  Hollywood's resident reality TV villain Heidi Montag performed her song “Body Language” at the “Miss Universe” pageant on Sunday, as several critics reacted by saying it was bad — but could have been worse.
Discussion: EW.com, X17 Online and omg!
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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Heidi Pratt Dismisses Critics of Miss Universe Performance
Discussion: iVillage and DailyFill.com
Tomoneil / Gold Derby:
Pssst!  Here's 'Inglourious Basterds" secret Oscar campaign strategy  —  Surely, the question has occurred to you: Why isn't Oscar-mad Harvey Weinstein releasing “Inglourious Basterds” in Oscar-friendly November or December?  Doesn't he have faith that “Inglourious Basterds” can run the derby?
Discussion: The Playlist and New York Magazine
Perez Hilton:
Melanie Griffith Returns To Rehab!  —  Hope she had her room on hold!  —  Melanie Griffith's rep has officially announced that the irrelevant actress has checked herself back into rehab.  —  However, they're making it sound more like a spa weekend rather than a way to get help.
Discussion: Dlisted, X17 Online and RADAR
X17 Online:
Angelina and Brad Want A Normal Life In New $45 Million Chateau  —  Hoping to give their kids a more “normal” life, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are buying a French chateau which they plan to transform into their dream home.  According to The Mirror, the globe-trotting couple shelled …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Perez Hilton
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Natalie Portman will have angry, druggy onscreen sex with Mila Kunis  —  This is Natalie Portman on the cover of September's Interview Magazine.  The actual interview hasn't been released yet on Interview's site, so I have no idea what Natalie is talking about.  What I do know is that this is a gorgeous cover.
Sara Hammell / People.com:
Denise Richards Saddened to Send Daughter to School  —  Denise Richards at Bow Wow WOW Howlywood  —  How does Denise Richards feel about sending daughter Sam, 5, to kindergarten this fall?  Let's just say, “it's complicated.”  —  “It's bittersweet,” the actress and reality star told PEOPLE Saturday night …
Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Kristen Johnston Replaces Paula Abdul on Ugly Betty  —  First, it was American Idol.  Now, Paula Abdul has lost her upcoming role on Ugly Betty — to former 3rd Rock From the Sun star Kristen Johnston.  —  Johnston is replacing the ex-Idol judge in the recurring role of Helen …
NY Daily News:
‘Sex and the City’ author Candace Bushnell rejects ‘cougar’ tag  —  Don't call Candace Bushnell a cougar.  The “Sex and the City” scribe, who recently celebrated her 50th birthday, is venting her frustration at being called an aging hottie in a dishy op-ed in the September issue of More magazine, which hits newsstands Tuesday.
Discussion: TresSugar and Lifeline Live
 
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