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2:45 AM ET, August 25, 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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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 …
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 …
Josh Grossberg / E! Online:
Report: Coroner Rules Jackson's Death a Homicide
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Movieline
msnbc.com:
Coroner rules Jackson's death a homicide
Discussion: dailystab.com and #gay
Ken Lee / People.com:
Report: L.A. Coroner Rules Michael Jackson Death Homicide
Discussion: Celebrity Smack! and Gawker
wbaltv.com:
Official: Jackson's Death Ruled Homicide
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip and Perez Hilton
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”  —  Seems fitting that Jennifer Aniston has been spotted holding hands with Gerard Butler.  Friends of the actress say she pursues only guys who can keep her as high profile as possible.  —  “Jennifer won't date a normal guy,” a source tells the current issue …
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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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: Cele|bitchy and Backseat Cuddler
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: X17 Online, EW.com and omg!
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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.
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 …
David Keeps / redbookmag.com:
Get a Peek Inside Cindy Crawford's Home  —  She can still rock a runway, but at 43, this world-class beauty and entrepreneur knows that home is where her heart is.  —  Cindy Crawford breezes right past the catering truck that's parked in the drive of the Bel-Air mansion where she will be filming …
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
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 …
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
 
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Lisa Richwine / Reuters:
Nick Jonas says he dreams of being president
Discussion: Fan Fare and Gabby Babble
Alex Dobuzinskis / Reuters:
Crypt above Marilyn Monroe sold for $4.6 million
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TMZ.com:
Jackson Tribute — The Show Will Go On
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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Katy Perry Likes to Touch Herself (Down There)
Ben Child / Guardian:
Robin Williams keen to play Susan Boyle in film biopic
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Just Jared:
Wilmer Valderrama is Shirtless Sexy
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Rich Calder / New York Post:
JACKO OFF TRACKO
Discussion: New York Magazine
TMZ.com:
Zac Efron — Tight Package
Discussion: Backseat Cuddler and #gay
theview.tv:
Jackson, Beckham, Griffin Added to “View” September Lineup!
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Lifeline Live
Linda Massarella / Winnipeg Sun:
Berry's bilingual baby making papa Aubry proud
Discussion: Socialite Life
NY Daily News:
‘Sex and the City’ author Candace Bushnell rejects ‘cougar’ tag
Discussion: TresSugar and Lifeline Live
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Brad Pitt's Rep: Tom Cruise Slam Didn't Happen
Discussion: Popeater and Crazy Days and Nights
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Sean Hollister / The Verge:
YouTube says it has “widely rolled out Pause ads to all advertisers” after a “strong advertiser and strong viewer response” and piloting Pause ads from 2023

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
The Economist introduces AI translations into French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish for Espresso, its budget-friendly, “snack-sized” journalism app

 
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