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TMZ.com:
Brittany Murphy's Husband Found Dead  —  Simon Monjack, widower of Brittany Murphy, was found dead late Sunday night at his home in the Hollywood Hills — the same home where his wife Brittany Murphy collapsed and eventually died five months earlier ... and both bodies were discovered by the same woman.
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Simon Monjack — Possible OD  —  Law enforcement sources tells TMZ there are signs Simon Monjack may have died from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs.  —  One well-placed source says, “There were a number of pill bottles on the nightstand in the bedroom, and some were empty.”
Anna Gorman / L.A. NOW:
Husband of actress Brittany Murphy found dead at home  —  The husband of actress Brittany Murphy was found dead Sunday night at his home in the Hollywood Hills, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.  —  Screenwriter Simon Monjack died at the home in the 1800 block of Rising Glen Road …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Brittany Murphy's Husband Found Dead  —  Five months after the death of actress Brittany Murphy, her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, was found dead Sunday night in the couple's Hollywood home, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE NEW DETAILS: Simon Monjack Died Of “Natural Causes” Says LAPD; Coroner Investigation Pending  —  As Hollywood remains shocked by the death of Brittany Murphy's widower Simon Monjack at 40, the Los Angeles Police Department told RadarOnline.com exclusively Monday that …
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PopEater:
Simon Monjack, Brittany Murphy's Widower, Found Dead in Los Angeles
Discussion: Movieline
X17 Online:
BREAKING NEWS - Brittany Murphy's Husband Found Dead
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Marcus Errico / E! Online:
Brittany Murphy's Husband Found Dead
Little Kitten / RADAR:
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Lindsay Lohan Due In Court Monday; Says She Shouldn't Face Prison Or Rehab  —  Lindsay Lohan says she sees no reason why she should face going to prison or rehab as she prepares for a court date Monday in her DUI probation case.  —  The controversial actress made her remarks Sunday …
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TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan — Scared Stiff  —  Sources tell TMZ ... Lindsay Lohan is “freaked out” over her court appearance today ... and possibly with good reason — she has a big problem in the alcohol education department.  —  Lindsay was required to complete 13 alcohol ed classes by last Thursday's court hearing.
Us Weekly:
Lindsay Lohan: I Don't Deserve Prison or Rehab  —  Lindsay Lohan could face 180 days in jail if a judge finds her in violation of her probation Monday afternoon — but she says she doesn't understand why.  —  “I don't see what reason I would go to prison for,” the actress, 23, tells Hollywood.TV.
The Live Feed | THR:
Paula Abdul returning to primetime on CBS  —  She's back!  —  Paula Abdul is returning to the judges table as part of a new primetime talent competition series on CBS.  —  Abdul will serve as the lead judge, executive producer, creative partner, mentor and coach on “Got to Dance,” …
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Judge Paula Abdul Has ‘Got to Dance’ in New Show
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Josef Adalian / New York Magazine:
Vulture Learns That Paula Abdul Has Finally Picked a Post-Idol Reality Series
Discussion: Fancast News and Hollywood.com
Lynette Rice / Hollywood Insider:
‘Glee’ earns season 3 pickup from Fox (EW Exclusive)  —  In a huge vote of confidence for the zeitgeist-cracking drama, Fox has ordered a third season of Glee from Ryan Murphy Television and 20th Century Fox TV, EW has learned exclusively.  —  Season-to-date, Glee is the No. 1 …
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Us Weekly:   Glee Gets Picked Up for a Third Season!
Lynn Elber / Associated Press:
Michaels has reason to party after ‘Apprentice’  —  Bret Michaels made it to the finish line Sunday of “The Celebrity Apprentice” despite life-threatening illness and was rewarded with victory and $250,000 for charity.  —  “You've done an amazing job in every single way,” …
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Sarah / People.com:
Monica Bellucci Welcomes Daughter Léonie  —  It's another little bambina for Monica Bellucci!  —  The actress gave birth to a second daughter, Léonie, on the evening of Friday, May 21 in Rome, PEOPLE has confirmed.  —  Both mother and daughter are doing “marvelously,” according to a member of the actress's entourage.
Discussion: PopEater and Just Jared
Michael K / Dlisted:
Tila Tequila Is Not Going Away  —  Since Vh1 has yet to greenlight Celebrity Mental Institution, Tila Tequila will instead hump the cameras with her goblin-bred f**kery on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.  The fact that Vh1 still gets away with calling that s**t Celebrity Rehab despite the absence of both …
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