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9:45 PM ET, June 27, 2009

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PopEater:
‘Bizarre Behavior’ of Doc Irks Jacksons  —  Reverend Jesse Jackson is shedding some light on the behind-the-scenes thoughts of Michael Jackson's family in the days following the singer's death, hinting that the Jackson family believes Michael's doctor knows more about the King of Pop's death than he's leading on.
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The Sun:
Ravaged by drugs  —  TRAGIC Michael Jackson was left ravaged by drugs after repeatedly being given three powerful narcotic pain relievers at the same time.  —  Sources close to the Jackson entourage yesterday revealed how he was injected three-times a day with narcotic DEMEROL.
Discussion: X17 Online, Showbiz Spy and PopEater
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Police Seek to Question Jackson's Personal Physician  —  Michael Jackson's body has been released to a mortuary by the Los Angeles County coroner's office, which completed its autopsy Friday, and his family members have begun to organize the music legend's funeral.
TMZ.com:
Second Autopsy for Michael Jackson  —  A source close to the family of Michael Jackson tells TMZ the family has requested a second autopsy — and it is currently underway somewhere in Los Angeles.  —  The Los Angeles County Coroner conducted an autopsy on Friday and while he said there was …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Associated Press
omg!:
Scrutiny on Michael Jackson's Doctor Intensifies  —  Police want to question Dr. Conrad Murray, a Las Vegas physician who with Michael Jackson when the 50-year-old King of Pop went into cardiac arrest Thursday.  —  According to the frantic 911 call (listen to it here) made from inside Jackson's rented L …
TMZ.com:
Jackson's Kids: ‘We Want to Stay with Grandma’  —  Sources close to the Jackson family tell us Michael Jackson's three children — Michael Joseph, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine and Prince “Blanket” Michael II — say they want to stay with their grandparents, specifically Katherine.
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Alissa R / Us Weekly:   Debbie Rowe: “No Idea” if She'll Take Back Jackson Kids
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 …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
You Know What That Means  —  The gossip around these parts is that Jennifer Aniston and Bradley Cooper went out on a couple (or more) dates together.  The tabloids hailed them as the second coming of Jen & Brad.  Well, if they were touching nipples in the morning, it doesn't sound like they are anymore.
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip
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
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,” …
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Michael Jackson 1958 - 2009  —  The self-proclaimed King of Pop dies after suffering cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home.  A look back at his life
Discussion: CONCRETELOOP.COM and Just Jared
 
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