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8:00 AM ET, June 26, 2010

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TMZ.com:
Oksana Alleges Violence Against Mel Gibson  —  TMZ has learned it was Oksana Grigorieva who got a domestic violence restraining order against Mel Gibson, and not vice versa ... and she claims the actor was violent toward her.  —  We've learned Oksana's lawyers went to the family law court …
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John Mitchell / PopEater:   Mel Gibson's Ex-Girlfriend Files Restraining Order, Alleges Domestic Violence
Angela Jean / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Mel Gibson “Playing Dirty” …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Hollywood Life and Star
SamuraiWoman / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Fergie Ready To Leave Black Eyed Peas, Feuding With Will.I.Am  —  Fergie is on the verge of leaving the Black Eyed Peas permanently as tension in the band has become intolerable for her, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.  —  The band has a full tour schedule for the summer and is planning a tour for early 2011.
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown to Perform at Unofficial MJ Memorial  —  Chris Brown is scheduled to make a surprise performance at the mysterious unauthorized Michael Jackson memorial in Beverly Hills tomorrow ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to multiple sources, Brown — who is not billed to appear …
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Tiffany McGee / People.com:
How Michael Jackson's Kids Are Spending Anniversary of His Death
Mike Fleming / Deadline.com:
URGENT!  Now Peter Jackson Negotiating With Studios To Direct ‘The Hobbit’ Films  —  UPDATED WRITE-THRU - EXCLUSIVE: In what amounts to a dream come true for fans of Middle Earth, Peter Jackson has decided to direct two installments of The Hobbit, trusted sources are telling me.
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Hollywoodreporter / Heat Vision:
Peter Jackson in talks to direct ‘Hobbit’ movies
Ldubs / RADAR:
EYEWITNESSES: Wasted Jeremy London Kept Trying To Climb A Tree At Hotel, Night Of ‘Kidnapping’  —  The night Jeremy London says he was kidnapped, the Mallrats star ended up back at a Palm Springs, California hotel and repeatedly tried to climb a huge palm tree, two eyewitnesses told RadarOnline.com exclusively.
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Pholmes / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Jeremy London Suing His Own Mother!
Sarah / People.com:
Sofia Coppola, Thomas Mars Welcome Daughter Cosima  —  Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars is quickly becoming outnumbered at home — he and director Sofia Coppola recently welcomed a second baby girl, a source confirms to PEOPLE.  —  Daughter Cosima was born in New York City “within the last month” and joins big sister Romy, 3½.
Rich / fourfour:
For the love of white people  —  I've seen Diane Horner's Country Hip Hop Dancing mentioned briefly on the Internet, but I don't think anyone's done its wackness justice.  And if there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I'm all about justice.  Anyway, I think you'll agree …
Eunice Oh / People.com:
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline Reunite for Sons' Preschool Graduation  —  Helping celebrate their sons' latest milestone, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline put on a united front at their boys' preschool graduation.  —  The pop star, who was joined by parents Jamie and Lynn Spears …
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TMZ.com:
Britney & KFed Reunite for Their Kids
Discussion: X17 Online
Daily Mail:
It's the hotpants brigade!  Emma Watson, Kate Moss and Pixie Geldof battle it out to be style queen of Glastonbury in tiny shorts  —  Something strange has happened to Glastonbury this year.  The rain and mud has been replaced by glorious sunshine, and the crusty attire has made way for a casual catwalk fashion parade.
Discussion: The Huffington Post
Cristina Gibson / E! Online:
Kristen Stewart & Rob Pattinson “All Over Each Other”  —  Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson may have had separate tables at the official Eclipse afterparty downtown, but they couldn't keep their hands off each other a private bash later.  —  A source tells E! News that the undercover couple was …
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HL Intern / Hollywood Life:
EXCLUSIVE!  Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart's Hot ‘Eclipse’ After-Party Hookup!
Discussion: Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan's Spray Tan Could Set Off SCRAM  —  Lindsay Lohan is flirting with danger by spray tanning, after being warned it could trigger a positive alcohol reading with the SCRAM people.  —  Multiple sources say people have told Lindsay she can't get a spray tan while she's wearing the bracelet …
Bryan Alexander / PopEater:
Leo DiCaprio in a Dress?  The Star Drags Out the Question  —  So here are the facts from the secret file we've put together on Leonardo DiCaprio playing notorious FBI honcho J. Edgar Hoover on film.  —  DiCaprio confirmed on Friday he's “talking” to director Clint Eastwood about playing Hoover.
Discussion: Advocate
Us Weekly:
Check Out Alicia Keys' Huge Baby Bump!  —  Alicia Keys proudly showed off her baby bump Friday while performing on ABC's Good Morning America.  —  She also revealed she is “right about” five months pregnant.  —  In May, UsMagazine.com confirmed that the singer, 29, is expecting and engaged to producer Swizz Beatz.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Crushable and PopSugar
The Superficial:
Peaches Geldof in a Bikini  —  Here's Peaches Geldof at a hotel in LA yesterday and I honestly couldn't tell you what she's famous for but I do know she's banging Eli Roth which is kind of interesting.  Mostly because when a director makes it big they typically go after, oh I dunno, let's say attractive women.
RADAR:
REPORT: Justin Bieber's Mom May Pose For Playboy!  —  Fans of Justin Bieber, 16, will soon be seeing a lot more of the teen sensation's mom, Pattie Lynn Mallette, if she accepts an offer to pose for Playboy.  —  PHOTOS: Justin Bieber & Kim Kardashian In The Bahamas
Discussion: The Stir, The Dish Rag and The Frisky
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The Superficial:
Katy Perry ‘Topless’ for Esquire UK  —  Here's Katy Perry posing topless for the UK edition of Esquire and if Russell Brand wants to win the hearts and minds of Americas, he needs to remove those arms on the ASAP.  No, really, I've seen pics from Ground Zero that are less offensive than what's happening here.
TMZ.com:
Dr. Conrad Murray Saves A Life on MJ Anniversary  —  How's this for irony?  TMZ has learned Dr. Conrad Murray may have saved another life ... almost one year to the day after Michael Jackson died.  —  Sources tell us, yesterday Dr. Murray received a call from a Las Vegas patient who was complaining of chest pains.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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Hunter Walker / thewrap.com/column/rss/*:
Christina Hendricks Moonlights as Etsy Model
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
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Just Jared:
Alexander Skarsgard & Stephen Moyer: Cement Truck Scene!
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Steven Avalos / PopEater:
Fans Divided While Remembering Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson
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Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Fans Can Expect Lots of Skin - and Sex! - in Breaking Dawn
X17 Online:
Did Katy And Russell Already Tie The Knot?
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PopEater:
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Jeffrey Slonim / People.com:
Salma Hayek's Daughter Charmed the ‘Grown Ups’ on Set
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TMZ.com:
Alexis Neiers — ‘Pretty Wild’ Mug Shot
BBC:
Former Kinks bassist Quaife dies
Discussion: Pitchfork, EW.com and Spinner
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

 
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