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2:25 PM ET, July 9, 2009

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Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Arnold Klein Admits He Donated Sperm  —  Arnold Klein admitted he once donated sperm — but continued dodging questions about being the father of Michael Jackson's two oldest children on Larry King Live last night.  —  When asked by King about Us Weekly's exclusive scoop that he is the biological dad …
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TMZ.com:
Jackson Doc — I Gave Michael Demerol  —  Dr. Arnie Klein, Michael Jackson's longtime friend and dermatologist, admits to giving MJ Demerol — one of the strong painkillers we're told Jackson sought out.  —  Klein says it was only “on occasion” to sedate him, and when asked about the drug Diprivan …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and X17 Online
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Debbie Rowe: I “Never” Wanted to Be a Mother  —  Debbie Rowe will likely fight for custody of Prince Michael I, 12, and Paris Katherine, 11 — her two children with Michael Jackson — when a hearing takes place July 13.  (Katherine Jackson remains the children's temporary guardian until then.)
X17 Online:
Michael's Doctor Now Admits To Giving Him Demerol!
Discussion: omg!, Reuters and TMZ.com
Lorenzo Benet / People.com:
Kelly Preston to Break Silence About Losing Her Son  —  Jett Travolta and mom Kelly Preston  —  Since last January, when Jett Travolta died suddenly of a seizure at the age of 16 while vacationing with his family in the Bahamas, his parents, Kelly Preston and John Travolta, have grieved in private.
Discussion: iVillage and lilsugar
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Samantha Young / Associated Press:
Kate Gosselin to attend California women's forum
Discussion: Just Jared
Access Hollywood:
Kelly Preston To Open Up About The Loss Of Son Jett Travolta At Women's Conference
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Anthony Breznican / USA Today:
First look: Barrymore gets ready to roll for ‘Whip It’  —  Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.  Put that woman on roller skates, and you've got hell on wheels.  —  You've also got the new roller-derby comedy Whip It, starring Ellen Page as a rebellious teenager who signs up to play …
TMZ.com:
Eddie Furlong's Marriage Terminated  —  Eddie Furlong's wife just filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.  —  Eddie — who starred in “Terminator 2” — and Rachael Bella had been married for almost 3 years.  They had one child together.  Bella is asking for joint custody …
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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Edward Furlong's Marriage Not Going the Distance  —  Judgement day is coming for Edward Furlong's marriage.  —  The actor's wife of more than three years, actress Rachael Bella, has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Francis Lawrence eyes Will Smith pic  —  ‘The City That Sailed’ being produced by Smith's Overbrook  —  Francis Lawrence may be reuniting with his “I Am Legend” star Will Smith for a fantastical drama titled “The City That Sailed” at Twentieth Century Fox.
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People.com:
Justin's Hole-In-One  —  Justin Timberlake proves he's a swinger - and he's not shy about it.  —  He proudly posted on his Facebook page, “Shot first Ace ever.  Hole #3 - 185 yards with a 5 iron.”  Further research reveals that Timberlake pulled off the elusive hole-in-one on a Los Angeles course Friday …
Dave McNary / Variety:
Michael Moore unveils title of new doc  —  ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ to be released Oct. 2  —  Michael Moore's opting to spoof romantic conventions in titling his upcoming documentary “Capitalism: A Love Story,” which addresses the causes of the global economic meltdown.
Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Quentin Tarantino Q&A  —  Quentin Tarantino shot and edited his WWII drama “Inglourious Basterds” in just eight months, so he could make a May premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.  Whether it's because his backers at The Weinstein Co. and Universal are hit-hungry, or because summer loves shorter movies …
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MovieWeb.com:   Inglorious Basterds Longer Theatrical Cut and Impending Prequel?
TMZ.com:
MJ to be Buried Wearing One White Glove  —  Michael Jackson will be laid to rest in pure MJ fashion — as in he will be wearing one (and only one) of his favorite gloves.  —  Dorothy Gaspar — who own Gaspar Gloves in L.A. and designed gloves for the “This Is It” tour …
Discussion: omg!, PopEater and Rolling Stone
EW.com:
This week's cover: ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’  —  After an eight-month delay that drove some fans to brink of madness, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince finally hits theaters on July 15th — and Entertainment Weekly's new cover story is a behind-the-scenes exclusive on the film.
Discussion: Hollywood Crush and Just Jared
E! Online:
Michael Jackson's Escape Route Found!  —  Michael Jackson's departure from the Staples Center Tuesday didn't require the involved level of hocus-pocus that's been speculated.  —  E! News has learned exclusively how the star's body disappeared from the giant venue undetected by the media...and all it took was an underground tunnel!
Discussion: Yeeeah! and OK! Magazine
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
AnnaLynne McCord Lickin' Her Lips for Rumer Willis  —  Jean Baptiste Lacroix/ Getty Images, George Pimentel/ Getty Images  —  AnnaLynne McCord!  —  That's what Ms. McCord told us last night at the launch of OP's new celebrity ad campaign.  —  Read on for her Willis lovefest...
Discussion: The Daily Fix and PopEater
Jackie Gallo / BettyConfidential.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Health Fears for Britney Spears  —  Is Britney Spears on another downhill slide?  —  A touring Britney Spears is becoming overwhelmed by the demands of the road - despite help from her assistant, a nanny, friends and family.  The pop star's conservator-dad, Jamie …
E! Online:
Is Kristen Stewart Really Pregnant?  —  More info for you concerned Robsten fans about the alleged spawn of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.  The Internet has been blowing up about NW magazine's report of a preggers K.Stew, and reps for the two stars have stayed supermum, which has worried many of you out there.
Discussion: PopSugar
Dave McNary / Variety:
Warner Bros. wins ‘Superman’ case  —  Siegel heirs can only pursue DC Comics profits  —  Warner Bros. and DC Comics have won a favorable ruling in the suit filed by the heirs of “Superman” co-creator Jerome Siegel.  —  In a decision announced Wednesday, U.S. Judge District Court Judge …
TMZ.com:
‘Reincarnated’ Woman Sues Hefner for $3 Billion  —  This one is impossible to explain — really, it is — but we'll try.  —  A woman possessed by the “most beautifulest angel lusefer” and claims to be the “reincarnation of Venus Aphrodite Demilo” has filed a $3 billion lawsuit against Hugh Hefner …
Discussion: OK! Magazine
Carl DiOrio / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Bruno’ a hit Down Under  —  Sacha Baron Cohen comedy debuts to $1.4 mil  —  “Bruno” has bowed in high style Down Under.  —  Sacha Baron Cohen's R-rated comedy about a fictional gay fashionista from Austria already has Australia in a tizzy.  Universal opened “Bruno” …
Discussion: Movieline and Lifeline Live
Mirror.co.uk:
Jude Law books hotel room with carousel horse in Brighton for girlfriend  —  Jude Law clearly has a little horseplay on his mind.  He has sorted out a romantic break with his new girlfriend at a boutique hotel... and their room comes complete with a carousel horse.
Discussion: Just Jared
Starpulse:
Mariah Carey Apologizes For Michael Jackson Memorial  —  Mariah Carey has apologized for singing a less than perfect version of 'I'll Be There' at the Michael Jackson memorial service.  —  Many fans took note of Mariah's sloppy singing, but the diva explains emotions simply got the best of her.
Discussion: Celebrity Smack!
Paul Vercammen / CNN:
Mayor's office: Jackson memorial cost L.A. $1.4M  —  LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — The memorial service for singer Michael Jackson cost the city of Los Angeles $1.4 million, the mayor's office said Wednesday.  —  Spokeswoman Sarah Hamilton said the costs included putting extra police on the streets …
Discussion: CoverAwards and Perez Hilton
Steven Zeitchik / Hollywood Reporter:
Brooke Shields finally gets ‘Vengeance’  —  Returns to film after a 10-year hiatus  —  After a 10-year hiatus from mainstream movies, Brooke Shields is returning to the big screen, coming aboard Summit and Participant Media live-action family comedy “Furry Vengeance.”
Michael Ausiello / EW.com:
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘Gossip Girl,’ Fringe,' Grey's,' ‘Smallville,’ and more!  —  Question: Could you reward us with a little Gossip Girl scoop?  Just enough to tide us over 'til September?  Pretty please?  —Jon  —  Ausiello: There will be a controversial hookup early on in season 3.
Discussion: Gossip Girl Insider
Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
Remo Williams rides again  —  “The Dark Knight” producer Charles Roven and “Transporter” producer Steve Chasman are teaming up to produce “The Destroyer,” a franchise vehicle that brings back '80s action hero Remo Williams.  The pair have set up the project at Columbia.
Discussion: MovieWeb.com and Seriously? OMG!
Curt Anderson / Associated Press:
Paris Hilton On Trial For Not Promoting Her Film  —  MIAMI (AP) - Paris Hilton is on trial in Miami, accused in a federal lawsuit of not doing enough to promote her 2006 sorority hijinks movie, “Pledge This!”  —  The lawsuit filed on behalf of some film investors claims the 28-year-old Hilton …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound
 
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