Archive for July 13th, 2009

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L.A. Mayor Says City Will Pay for Jackson Funeral

Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is speaking out about previous requests for donations and repayment to offset Michael Jackson’s funeral.

According to the Associated Press, Villaraigosa commented on talk of the city requesting money from various sources, including the Jackson family, to pay for the funeral, saying, "The idea that we would charge the family for [...]

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Coroner: Jackson Toxicology Reports Expected Soon

Toxicology results that could determine the cause of Michael Jackson’s death may be available this week, according to a new report.
Citing an official from the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office, the Associated Press reports that some results of tests, which were given to determine what substances were in Jackson’s body at the time of [...]

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Update: Will Jon Gosselin Design for Ed Hardy?

Update: ET can confirm whether Jon Gosselin will design a children’s clothing line for Christian Audigier.

A rep for the clothing designer denies previous reports that the two were designing a new line together, telling ET, "There is no children’s clothing line in the works with Jon and Christian. It is untrue."

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Diprivan: The Drug that Killed Michael Jackson?

Was Michael Jackson taking Diprivan right before he died? The powerful anesthetic has been repeatedly mentioned in connection to the late King of Pop’s death investigation, and now renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht weighs in on the possible private use of the heavy sedative.
"Never in all my years of working have I heard [...]

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Natalie Portman’s Superhero Love Interest

ET confirms that Natalie Portman is going the big-screen superhero route, playing the love interest of a Marvel Comics mainstay. Read on for the reveal!
The ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy and ‘V for Vendetta’ star will play the character of Jane Foster in ‘Thor’ opposite Chris Hemsworth (’Star Trek’), who has been cast as the [...]

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Mira Sorvino Welcomes Son Following Difficult Pregnancy

Mira Sorvino is now a mom of three, and she’s opening up about her third pregnancy, including plans to write a book about the experience!

Mira and hubby Christopher Backus welcomed a baby boy on June 22 at 12:10 a.m., named Holden Paul Terry Backus. Mira says that her son’s middle names are for both [...]

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Mira Sorvino Baby News!

Mira Sorvino is now a mom of three!

Sorvino and hubby Christopher Backus welcomed a baby boy on June 22, named Holden Paul Terry Backus.

The baby boy was born following a pregnancy that involved life-threatening complications to mother and child, but a rep for Sorvino tells ET that the whole family is now healthy [...]

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Chris Connelly on Joe Jackson: ‘He’s Looking for Answers’

ET talks with ABC News’ Chris Connelly about his televised interview with Joe Jackson, in which the Jackson family patriarch revealed that he suspected foul play in the death of his son, Michael Jackson. Watch the video to hear Connelly describe moments from his interview, and hear Connelly share his most memorable moments from a [...]

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Alana Stewart’s Tribute to Farrah Fawcett

Alana Stewart, who was by Farrah Fawcett’s side through her cancer ordeal, is publishing a diary about the "Charlie’s Angels"’ star’s battle.

“When the idea to do this book was presented to me, I thought long and hard about it,” says Stewart. “In fact, I agonized over the decision. Now, was I doing the right [...]

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Vanessa Hudgens: Michael Jackson was ‘Extremely Normal’

Vanessa Hudgens talks to ET about meeting Michael Jackson.

The ‘HSM’ star met Michael in Las Vegas, along with his three children. She describes him as "extremely normal and sweet human being."

"I could not [have been] more thrilled to meet him," she gushes. 

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