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Dear Ted:
I hate to join the masses who disagree with you about the Perez Hilton thing, but I just wanted to say this: I'm a black woman who does not approve of the N-word. It is said by black people to black people (and many of us don't approve) in jest or anger. In this case, the F-word was said by a gay man to a nongay man to bait him into anger. I understand your point that it happens every day, but if we want more people to understand that the F-word is a slur, we should treat it that way. To not be upset about it kind of condones the usage. To me it is the same thing that Isaiah Washington did, but more annoying since Perez really should have known better. On another note, could you imagine if a black guy used the N-word to tick off a white guy? It's funny because being mistaken for a black person isn't an insult in most places. Can't wait until we get to the same place with LGBT people.
—MHuddles 

Dear Wordplay:
Listen, if you want to crucify Perez, there are plenty of opportunities. I just don't think this should be one. Yes, of course, Perez probably should have known better. But he shouldn't be crucified for doing what the black community does constantly: taking back the power of hurtful words and reusing them as they see fit. It's Chris Rock's whole stand-up routine, for heaven's sake. 

Dear Ted:
What's your take of the CNN interview that Joe Jackson did at the BET Awards? He responded "great" when asked how he was doing. Would you really say "great" when your son had suddenly died three days ago? It indicates to me that Joe really was extremely jealous of Michael.
—Mmmckinn 

Dear Self-Righteous:
I think he really did seem fine, which is perfectly fitting for how Joe treated M.J. throughout his life. Plus, from the way Joe has been conducting himself lately, and since he himself might have known about being snubbed from the will, I'm certainly not surprised. 

Dear Ted:
So what's going on between Elizabeth Reaser and Peter Facinelli? They are always holding hands, hugging, hanging all over each other, etc...mucho PDA—way too much for "just friends."
—Mm10

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Nevis Devine, that crafty, good-looking charmer of a stud, is at it again. He had a falling-out with one of his former costars (because he, well, just can't help from engaging in a certain amount of ungentlemanly behavior, once in a while), and obviously, nobody warned N.D.'s latest costar that Neddy boy likes to play. A lot.

First, let's get something straight: Miss Costar, a sexy-enough thing who's becoming famous, I suppose (in her own way), thought she really had something going with N.D., even though nothing ever really went down between them. But you know how clingy actresses can get, right? This look means that, and that look means this, she thought, and so on.

But then, when Missy intercepted a text from Nevis to another gal they both knew, well, that's when...

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After Robert Pattinson confirmed he was signed on for the fourth Twilight installment, Breaking Dawn, back in Cannes, we've all been dying for more juicy deets on the hypersexualized film. (More on exactly how much naughtier the flick will be, next week.)

Yes, we know we're getting overeager since the script for the third flick, Eclipse, which starts shooting Aug. 17, hasn't even been finished yet.

"I haven't seen a page," exclaimed Ashley Greene, who's heading back up to Vancouver to shoot the third Twi flick this summer.

Even though we're getting a tad ahead of ourselves, we tried to pry any dirt out of Ashley and Billy Burke last weekend on what's in store for the final movie.

Read on:

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Is Paris Hilton off the singles market...again? Did Leonardo DiCaprio take her place in the club scene with some skanky moves? Plus, more dubious dirt on Michael Jackson's tragic life and death and why Fergie is ticking me off in today's Truth, Lies, & Ted.

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Note From Ted: Our very own Taryn Ryder and Becky Bain are bravely out there battling the dating world, and they've started combing the H'wood scene for celeb insight on how to best go about this romance thing with maybe a little more dating savvy. For her debut installment, Taryn sidled up to that crafty Ashley Green for some man pointers. Fun stuff. Check it out:

Dear Awful Truth:
I'm a twentysomething girl living in New York and have had the toughest time meeting a guy. It's really hard telling the genuine ones from the ones who are just trying to take me home. I have a dinner date tonight, so I'm dying to know: What signs do you think I should look out for that indicate he's a keeper? What do you all think is a deal breaker, and deal sealer, from experience?
—Sleepless in the City

And Taryn's answer is...

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Sadly, we've uncovered even more tragic inside information about how Michael Jackson's drug use may have heavily contributed to his passing.

A reliable and close Jackson medical source tells us that M.J. would visit his myriad doctors for tiny (mostly minor superficial) procedures—not even overnight observance kind of stuff—on a regular basis. Very much like a hypochondriac, tho we doubt Michael was just making up ailments out of thin air.

But Jackson wasn't treated like other patients. He was way, way overtreated, and then some, on some serious stuff:

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Happy early Fourth of July you all! This weekend couldn't come fast enough—and it seems we here at the A.T. aren't the only ones who feel that way. While we're gearing up to take off on an early holiday, it seems that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are prepping themselves for a nice break, too!

A refresher for those of you not so up-and-up with every detail of Rob and Kristen's life (or if you've been buried in Twilight books trying to catch up on the hottest trend of the moment): Pattz has spent the last month in New York City filming Remember Me while his lovah K.Stew has been shooting The Runaways here in L.A. And whether the two have spent time together since is still most suspect.

So is an Independence Day rendezvous in the works for our favorite on and offscreen couple?

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Dear Ted:
Ted, chill. If I were Kate Gosselin, I would probably just slit my throat, especially if I had eight kids. And as far as spanking the little one, she popped her on the bottom. My spankings were with a flyswatter! You used to be really cool. Not liking this new Ted. Love celebrity gossip but not rudely presented. You are too nice to act like this.
—B

Dear Hanky-Spanky:
Since when have I ever wanted to be considered nice? Also, it looks like you've got a bigger problem than defending a reality-TV mom!

Dear Ted:
How pathetic is it that Chris Brown beats his girlfriend nearly to death and gets nothing but probation and some community service?! I just don't get it. Let's see, people are supposed to believe that homosexuality is an awful sin, but it's OK to beat your partner to a bloody pulp? Will our society ever figure out what is really important and how to set a good example?
—Jill, Pa.

Dear Wrist Slap:
Kinda comparing apples and wife beaters there in the first part, but as far as the second part's concerned: It won't be today, and it won't be tomorrow, but maybe the day after tomorrow?

Dear Ted:
I understand and appreciate that domestic violence is seriously wrong, but why is everyone still lambasting and boycotting Chris Brown when Phil Spector's music is still being freely aired? Don't you think it's slightly hypocritical to shun the man who hits his girlfriend but virtually ignore a man who was tried and convicted of murder?
—Molly

Dear Not the Same:
Phil's work was behind the scenes, so it's easy to focus on the singer of a Spector song and ignore his work completely. C.B. can't be avoided as he's his own brand and (unfortunately) the main selling point of any album or tune he puts out.

Dear Ted:
I really don't understand the hate against Megan Fox. Only because she supposedly "hooked up" with Robert Pattinson doesn't mean she's a bad person. I'm a straight, happily married woman, and I even find Megan Fox attractive! The Robsten fans really need to stop hating on her just because she called Rob "ridiculously attractive." She is cool, and no, does not look like a Bratz doll.
—Jenna

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We had such high hopes for Britney Spears' so-called "picture perfect" return to form, but we knew it was nothing but. Her "Womanizer" music vid was superfun, "If You Seek Amy" was kinky hot and now Brit-Brit's dropped the vid for "Radar," and we couldn't be more disappointed. Or absolutely bored!

It's like staring at three minutes of soft-core horse porn while Britney just stands there in a forgettable outfit making eyes at shrug-worthy equestrian men.

What's worse than putting out a video of a two-year old song? It was one of her best dance tunes, and there's not even a friggin' box step in it! Artistic choice, or was it 'cause Brit just couldn't stand still on the set? Totally reminds us of B's "Gimme More" and "Piece of Me" videos, which were filmed at the height of her insanity, where it was a miracle just to get Spearsy in the room to lip-synch. And even those had some sort of choreography!

We've known for a while B.S. is far from mentally healthy, Bbt is she finally unleashing her repressed wild side to the public?

Let's make a Trainwreck Warning checklist, shall we?

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We're just days away from Michael Jackson finally being laid to rest, as the "private family service" is expected to take place this Sunday in Los Angeles, someone who's been invited tells us.

"[The Jackson family]'s just making calls now," says the invitee himself. "They're deciding where right now." (The burial itself will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills.)

But the media frenzy around the King of Pop's death is anything but over.

A close-knit Jackson family companion shares with us that even though he was invited to the service, he's actually debating whether or not to attend.

Why wouldn't he, you're wondering? There are thousands of M.J. fans who would love to pay their respects—and that's exactly the problem:

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Looks like some of you Kristen Stewart haters in the message boards have found company—with Rob's own family!

According to Life & Style, Robert Pattinson's aunt (did she come crawling out of the bitchy woodwork or what) Diana Nutley is very anti-Robsten saying, "I don't think it would be a good idea for Robert to be in a serious relationship with Kristen...How can he live his life with a fellow star with their every move being watched just like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes?"

But the passive-aggressive bashing doesn't stop there: 

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Dear Ted:
I'm sitting here playing Hollywood matchmaker in my head, and I think I have the perfect hot new couple: Megan Fox and Chris Pine! They're both superhot, young up-and-coming actors with talent (one a little more than the other, but who's keeping up?). Let's get their publicists together pronto!
—Jenni S. 

Dear Hot Hot Hot:
That's a damn steamy couple there, but we have high hopes for Chris; we don't want M. Fox to use him like a chew-toy for a couple of weeks and then throw him out with the rest of the trash. 

Dear Ted:
You're a f--king disrespectful idiot. How could you on national television call Michael Jackson a drug addict? Raymone [Bain, Jackson's former publicist] was right for stopping your ass in your tracks especially when a deceased human being is not there to defend himself. You insensitive motherf--ker. It's funny how you characters get on television and say dumb s--t. You looked like you were doped up the night you were on Geraldo. You got some nerve. Questions, comments, concerns, you email me back. 
—Ms. Ronda 

Dear Irate:
No questions at all, Ms. Potty-Mouth, but I do apologize if you felt I was disrespectful to Michael on Geraldo, I did not intend to be, truly. The point was that Michael was obviously on piles of medications that undoubtedly affected his body's ability to survive and AEG, Jackson's tour promoter, is clearly questioning its investment of millions of dollars (it will most likely never see again) in a man with such a compromised body. Michael himself admitted he was addicted to drugs in the past. And the only thing I was doped up on Geraldo was nicotine, as I'm stupidly smoking again. Takes an addict to know an addict, I'll tell ya. 

Dear Ted:
It feels weird that so many people are throwing M.J. accolades when they were not too long ago criticizing him. Also, this should be a wake-up call to other celebrities who seem to have an "open closet" of pills at their disposal.
—Sweet Determination

Dear Death Changes Things:
Amen on the wake-up call. Once the praise dies down, Michael will be met with some hostile negativity from his harshest critics who want to uncover the truth about his struggles once and for all.           

Dear Ted:
Why does it seem like Summit isn't as anxious to squash rumors of romance between Emilie de Ravin and Robert Pattinson? It seems to me they're actually trying to throw them together, always keeping Rob on edge on the set. First, lack of security, hectic working schedule and, lastly, buildings on the verge of crumbling. Don't they realize it could actually hurt the Twilight franchise if the young fans don't at least think Robsten has a chance?
—Rnmomkmq

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