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PopEater Poll Results: How You Voted on the Week's Best Stories

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What will Michael Jackson be remembered for the most? Is Simon Cowell worth $144 million to 'American Idol'? Britney looks better as a blonde or a brunette? Which leading lady is the right woman for Bradley Cooper? Will Melissa Rycroft's engagement last? Hundreds of thousands of PopEater readers cast votes on the hottest topics this week. See which side they're on, then make your voice heard.

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The President Pays His Respects To the King of Pop

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Many had wondered why President Barack Obama hadn't publicly addressed the death of Michael Jackson. The explanation is simple: he hadn't been asked. Now Obama speaks out on his admiration of MJ in an AP interview. "I grew up on his music, still have all his stuff on my iPod," Obama says, adding that he "will go down in history as one of our greatest entertainers." More From the President After the Jump >>>

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Fox Nibbles Bay's Hand; Bay Bites Back

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Michael Bay is brushing off reported criticism from Megan Fox that his movies depend too heavily on special effects, and fail to offer ample opportunities for actors to act, telling the Wall Street Journal his 'Transformers' starlet is showing her naiveté by biting the hand that feeds. "Well, that’s Megan Fox for you. She says some very ridiculous things because she’s 23 years old and she still has a lot of growing to do," he said. "You roll your eyes when you see statements like that and think, 'Okay Megan, you can do whatever you want. I got it.'"

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Jessica Simpson Sings for Tony and Tiger

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In a hip-hugging red and blue striped dress, Jessica Simpson performed the National Anthem at a golf tournament hosted by Tiger Woods on July 1. Her boyfriend, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was also on hand to play a round.

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Williams Thinks Chris Brown Is 'Finished'

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If you don't already know who Wendy Williams is, get ready to become familiar. The free-spirited and hysterically straight-forward radio host is making the jump to daytime talk television with 'The Wendy Williams Show' this July. With Wendy comes charisma, charm, pop culture knowledge and her willingness to say anything about anybody. If you don't believe me, see for yourself as Wendy chatted with PopEater, telling us she thinks Chris Brown's career is "finished," and that Kate Hudson is too "young and tight" for Alex Rodriguez. Read It All After the Jump!

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Fired Reporter Wants $5M From FOX

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Roger Friedman, the columnist who got fired by FOX News this year after he reviewed a bootlegged copy of the 'Wolverine' movie, has hit back with a $5 million lawsuit. In a suit filed Monday in New York, Friedman claims he was illegally canned from his $250,000 (!!!) job and that, actually, the copy he obtained came directly from News Corp. honcho Rupert Murdoch.

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Is Kevin Skinner the New Susan Boyle?

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The judges didn't seem to think much of Kevin Skinner when he walked onto the 'America's Got Talent' stage -- Sharon Osbourne even made fun of the unemployed chicken catcher from Kentucky's accent. But that all changed when he began to sing Garth Brooks' 'If Tomorrow Never Comes.' Is he the next Susan Boyle?

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Simon to Snag $144M a Year for 'Idol'?

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Anyone who watches 'American Idol' knows that Simon Cowell is probably the most essential of the four judges. So, does that entitle him to a 400 percent raise when he already makes $36 million a year from the hit show? According to a new report, Cowell has been offered between $100 million and $144 million per year to stay on as an 'Idol' judge.

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Lawyer: Debbie Rowe Is the Biological Mother of Jackson's Oldest Kids

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"We refuse to be drawn into addressing the various rumors and speculation swirling in the media. The vast majority of what is out there is untrue. Particular hurtful and insidious is the most recent rumor -- which is entirely false -- concerning the maternity of the children. Ms. Rowe is the biological mother of the two oldest children," Debbie Rowe's attorney tells Us.

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Mariah Carey Dresses Like a Man

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For her new music video, Mariah Carey is sporting some serious facial hair and becoming a guy. She shot 'Obsessed' outside New York City’s Plaza Hotel and in the video, the diva dresses a lot like Eminem. Looks like this is her revenge after the rapper insulted Carey and her husband Nick Cannon in 'Bagpipes From Baghdad.'

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Mariah Carey Is 'Obsessed'

Mariah Carey films her music video 'Obsessed' in New York City and even dresses up like a guy (R) to portray Eminem. Behind the scenes photos >>

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Mariah Carey sighting at Plaza Hotel on June 29, 2009 in New York City. Celebrity Sightings in New York - June 29, 2009 New York, NY United States June 29, 2009 Photo by Christopher Peterson/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic.com To license this image (57817843), contact FilmMagic.com

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Mariah Carey seen on set for her new music video "Obsessed" at The Plaza Hotel on June 29, 2009 in New York City. Celebrity Sightings In New York - June 29, 2009 Streets of Manhattan New York, NY United States June 29, 2009 Photo by James Devaney/WireImage.com To license this image (57817566), contact WireImage.com

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