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The Insider on TV: Tonight

TheInsider — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:12:08 GMT

Watch "The Insider" on TV tonight to see Jon Gosselin and Levi Johnston go face-to-face on our Times Square panel! Two of the most famously embattled dads ignite "The Insider" argument by taking sides on who has the fame curse worse! Plus, a Big Apple casting call for Levi? Tune in to find out! Later, Star Jones tells her story as she goes public on "The Insider" with details of her battle.

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Kristen Stewart Jokes About Pregnancy Rumors

TheInsider — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Kristen Stewart is opening up to "The Insider"'s Chris Jacobs about how 'Twilight' has changed her life. She jokes to Chris, "People think that I'm anorexic and pregnant, which is really funny to me. ... The day after like pregnancy rumors I was like eating a cookie at the craft service truck and I like looked around and this [photographer] pulled up and went 'Click!' You feel like you're being shot too, like with a gun. And I was like, 'No!' and I threw the cookie on the ground. I was like, 'That's why!' And then I was like, 'I want that cookie back.'" She also tells all about how her character, Bella, evolves in the upcoming 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon,' which hits theaters on November 20. Watch our video for more, then come back tomorrow to see "The Insider"'s interview with Alex Meraz, Chaske Spencer and Kiowa Gordon from 'New Moon''s Wolf Pack.

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Aaron Carter Ousted on 'Dancing with the Stars'

TheInsider — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The song is over for Aaron Carter! The pop star was booted from the ballroom Tuesday night on "DWTS," one week shy of the competition's semifinals. After Carter and his pro partner Karina Smirnoff were eliminated, the singer said he appreciated the lessons he'd learned on the show, telling Karina and the judges, "I've grown so much from your compliments and your criticism." "The dedication that you have shown week after week is absolutely fantastic," judge Len Goodman told him. "If you were my son, I'd be so proud of you." The final four teams proudly advancing into the semifinals are Mya and Dmitry Chaplin, Joanna Krupa and Derek Hough, Kelly Osbourne and Louis van Amstel, and Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson. Tune into to "DWTS" next Monday to watch them compete! Also on Tuesday's results show, singing sensations Susan Boyle and Michael Buble performed.

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Michael Jackson's Funeral Expenses Revealed

TheInsider — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:22:00 GMT

"The Insider" has obtained court papers indicating that Michael Jackson's Forest Lawn funeral expenses totaled nearly $1 million. A judge authorized the Jackson estate’s special administrators to pay for cemetery and funeral charges totaling $855,730. Michael’s burial site in the cemetery’s Holly Terrace area amounted to $590,000; miscellaneous fees totaled roughly $176,000; and an endowment care (property) fee cost $88,500. The administrators are also authorized to reimburse Janet Jackson with $49,372 -- the amount she paid of the $103,578 initial contract with Forest Lawn. The administrators are allowed to pay the remaining $54,206 balance as well. Other expenses in connection with the funeral include nearly $12,000 for invitations and programs; $16,000 for flowers; $35,000 for Jackson’s burial garments; and $30,000 for cars and security.

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Spotted: Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Looking Chummy in Paris!

TheInsider — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:57:00 GMT

Are they or aren't they? With only a week-and-a-half left to go until 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' hits theaters, onscreen loves Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson were spotted walking arm-in-arm at a Paris airport on Tuesday night. Rumors have long flown that the pair are an off-screen couple as well. Kristen recently told "The Insider" of whether she and Rob are dating, "The only way that I'm able to stay sane is to protect myself, and like, I know that it doesn't matter how you answer a question, it's going to tip. Someone's going to say, 'She's totally with him,' or, 'No, I don't think she is,' so it's sort of like, I don't care. You just have to seriously be like, have it, have it all. Take my, you know what I mean, just like, you want my shoes? Here you go, what size do you wear?" 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' opens on November 20.

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Behind the Scenes: 'The Insider' in New York!

TheInsider — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:10:00 GMT

"The Insider"'s Lara Spencer, Chris Jacobs and Niecy Nash are taking over New York's Times Square this week and with the help of guest panelists Star Jones, Jon Gosselin and Levi Johnston, "The Insider" arguments are sure to heat up the chilly Big Apple! Check out our all-new video to get a sneak peek at the behind-the-scenes action as the team gets prepared to take on the bustling city!

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