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2:45 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
X17 Online:
Michael's Doctor Now Admits To Giving Him Demerol!
Discussion: omg!, Reuters and TMZ.com
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.
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.
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Samantha Young / Associated Press:
Kate Gosselin to attend California women's forum
Discussion: Just Jared
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 …
Discussion: PopSugar
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: Hollywire.com and OK! Magazine
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?
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
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.
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!, Rolling Stone and PopEater
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!
TMZ.com:
Lil Wayne Sued Over Sleepiness  —  It certainly would have been cheaper to buy an alarm clock.  Lil Wayne is being sued for nearly half-a-million bucks for sleeping when he should have been performing.  —  Red City Entertainment claims it fronted $432,000 for a Wayne concert appearance in the Bahamas.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
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
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 …
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
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
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.”
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
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
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
Vera / I'm Not Obsessed:
Adoption Plans For Ryan Reynolds And Scarlett Johansson  —  I wish Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson would just step out in public together.  I am so sick of using pictures of them apart when writing about the couple.  Come on guys!  Go grab some sushi or something. :)
Mary Beth Quirk / OK! Magazine:
R-Pattz Feeling the Stress of Being in the Spotlight  —  Poor Robert Pattinson.  Along with the great misfortune of being blessed with an extremely handsome face comes the great burden of dealing with utterly — and perhaps overly — devoted fans.  —  When R-Pattz first arrived in NYC …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and CoverAwards
 
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