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Lorenzo Benet / People.com:
Debbie Rowe: I'm the Legal Parent of Two of Michael Jackson's Kids  —  With Michael Jackson's death, what will become of his three children?  —  Debbie Rowe, the mother of Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, is their legal parent and can gain custody of them if she chooses, according to Rowe's former attorney, Iris Finsilver.
Discussion: Dlisted, The Superficial and Pop Crunch
PopEater:
Liza Minnelli: ‘All Hell Will Break Loose’ After Jackson's Autopsy  —  In a interesting new twist, actress Liza Minnelli reveals “all hell's going to break loose” when Michael Jackson's autopsy results are in.  During a segment on The Early Show, Minnelli reflected on her long friendship …
Discussion: CBS News and Associated Press
TMZ.com:
Jackson Family — Demerol Shot Caused Death  —  A close member of Michael Jackson's family has told us Jackson received a daily injection of a synthetic narcotic similar to morphine — Demerol — and yesterday he received a shot at 11:30 AM.  —  Family members are saying the dosage was “too much” and that's what caused his death.
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Manager: Janet Jackson “Is Grief-Stricken”  —  Janet Jackson, who was in Atlanta at the time of brother Michael Jackson's death, has arrived in Los Angeles.  —  She was photographed at the Van Nuys airport early Friday.  —  “Janet Jackson is grief-stricken and devastated at the sudden loss of her brother …
Discussion: DailyFill.com, Showbiz Spy, omg! and TMZ.com
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Debbie Rowe: “No Idea” if She'll Take Back Jackson Kids  —  But her former attorney tells Usmagazine.com he has “no idea” if she will take on custody now that the King of Pop had passed.  —  No matter what she chooses, “I support her 1000 percent,” lawyer Iris Finsilver tells Us.
Discussion: omg!
Rachel Sylvester / Times of London:
Michael Jackson: secret library of 100 songs could be released
Discussion: New York Magazine and Celebslam
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He Knew.  —  I can't recall the exact subject matter but he may have been questioning me about the circumstances of my Fathers Death.  —  At some point he paused, he stared at me very intensely and he stated with an almost calm certainty, “I am afraid that I am going to end up like him, the way he did.”
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Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Hayden on Movie Nudity: “You Never Know”  —  Hayden Panettiere has no problem showing some skin.  —  In her new movie, I Love You, Beth Cooper (in theaters July 10), Ms. Panettiere stars as the most popular girl in high school who is the object of the school nerd's affection.
Mark Gray / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Recalls Her Birthday at Neverland  —  Kim Kardashian has celebrated her birthday 28 times, but her 14th always sticks out as one of the most memorable.  —  The location: Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.  —  “That was the most magical place on earth,” …
Mark Gray / People.com:
Holly Madison: Kendra Wilkinson Nervous on Wedding Day  —  Holly Madison (left) and Kendra Wilkinson  —  With the wedding set for Saturday, everything's ready for Kendra Wilkinson to marry her NFL player beau Hank Baskett.  But how about the bride?  She's likely a little uneasy right now, admits her close friend.
Discussion: Anything Hollywood
Peter Mikelbank / People.com:
Bradley Cooper Explains That Night Out with Jennifer Aniston  —  First they reputedly flirted at a party.  Then, June 18, they definitely had dinner together.  So, what is going on between Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Aniston?  —  That was the question put to The Hangover star on Friday in Paris …
Discussion: Dlisted
Kristen Mascia / People.com:
Farrah Fawcett Funeral Set for Tuesday  —  While tribute arrangements have yet to be announced for pop legend Michael Jackson, PEOPLE has confirmed that Farrah Fawcett's funeral will take place at 4 p.m. PST Tuesday, June 30.  —  Fawcett, 62, who died just hours before Jackson on Thursday …
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Verne Gay / Newsday:
Farrah Fawcett dies after cancer battle
Discussion: Gone Hollywood and Dlisted
Lizzie Smith / Daily Mail:
Schoolboy snubbed by Megan Fox at Transformers premiere flying to New York tonight to meet her  —  The London schoolboy left looking unhappy after being snubbed by Transformers star Megan Fox is being flown out to receive an apology and finally meet his idol.
Discussion: PopSugar and Gossip Teen
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Starpulse:
Megan Fox Is Sexy On ‘Letterman’ (Pics & Video)
Discussion: Socialite Life
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
Exclusive: ‘Lost’ star finds hellish ‘Supernatural’ gig  —  Mark Pellegrino's career is on fire.  Literally.  —  Sources confirm to me exclusively that the actor — who was unmasked as Lost's enigmatic Jacob at the end of last season — is joining the cast of Supernatural as none other than the Prince of Darkness himself, Lucifer.
Discussion: TV Squad and TV Fanatic
Michael Speier / The Wrap:
LaToya Scene Now Out of ‘Bruno’  —  Hasty cut made for Thursday night's premiere has been permanently taken out of the film.  —  By Dominic Patten  —  A scene involving Michael Jackson's sister LaToya — hastily cut for the U.S. premiere of its much-anticipated “Bruno” …
Discussion: Gawker
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