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"Law & Order: SVU" will return with its two stars on board.

After on-again, off-again negotiations, Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni have inked new deals to continue on the crime procedural, which is coming back in the fall for its 11th season.

Additionally, Christine Lahti has signed on to play the assistant district attorney on the veteran series for the first four episodes. Stephanie March will return after that to reprise her role as ADA Alexandra Cabot.

Sources said Hargitay and Meloni, who regularly negotiate their contracts together, have inked one-year deals with an option for a second year.

Despite the conglomerates and particularly NBC Universal being in cost-cutting mode, Hargitay and Meloni are said to have boosted their most recent salaries of about $385,000 an episode. In a rare feat for show talent, they have been able to negotiate a piece of "SVU's" lucrative back end, sources said.

Michael Jackson's mother, having won temporary guardianship of her late son's three children, is now attempting to take control of the King of Pop's estate, according to a person close to the court proceedings.

Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff granted Katherine Jackson temporary guardianship of the children on Monday. He also scheduled a hearing for Aug. 3 on Jackson's petition to become permanent guardian of her son's children. The petition also seeks to name Jackson as administrator of the children's estates, but the judge did not grant that request.

Katherine Jackson filed another court action Monday, seeking to take control of her son's estate, according to a person close to the proceedings who was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter and requested anonymity. She is taking that action with the intent of protecting Jackson's legacy, the person said.

Jackson left behind three children: Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., known as Prince Michael, 12; Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11; and Prince Michael II, 7. The youngest son was born to a surrogate mother.

In the request to take over the children's estate, Jackson, 79, lists its value as "unknown."

The filing lists the children as living at the Jacksons' family compound in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley.

"Minor children are currently residing with paternal grandmother," the filing states in an explanation of why Katherine Jackson should be appointed guardian. "They have a long established relationship with paternal grandmother and are comfortable in her care."

The filings provide no other declarations by Katherine Jackson, nor do they state whether Michael Jackson left a will.

The filings note that Deborah Rowe is the mother of Jackson's two eldest children, but list her whereabouts as "unknown." An e-mail message sent to Rowe's attorney seeking comment wasn't immediately returned Monday morning.

For Michael Jackson's third child, nicknamed as Blanket, the filing states "None" for the mother.

The reports follow LaBeouf's own confession just last week that he feels a real chemistry with his sexy co-star, telling reporters, "I'm a 23-year-old red-blooded male, so sure, there's a lot of real there. She's a beautiful woman."

Thanks to a $201 million haul for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf were on top of the box office this weekend.

"I can't stop crying over the sad news. I've always admired Michael Jackson - the world has lost one of its greats, but his music will live on forever.

"My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."

"I am shocked. I am overwhelmed by this tragedy. Michael Jackson has been an idol for me all my life.

"He was not only a talented person, but he was unique - a genius. It's such a loss. It feels like when Kennedy died, when Elvis died. My sympathy goes to the family. It's a big loss and it's not even sinking in right now."

Uri Geller says his friend Michael Jackson 'went through hell'

"I'm just devastated, very, very sad. I pray that his soul is up there now. I'm still trying to hold on to the glimmer that it is not true. It is too surreal for me to absorb that Michael is no longer with us.

"Michael was in good shape because he was practising, he was training, he was rehearsing for the shows. Michael was careful with what he ate, he was just fine. Last time I heard of what he was doing, he was in great shape. And this is why I'm so absolutely shocked by this news."

CHER, SINGER
"I'm having a million different reactions I didn't expect I would feel.

"He was a great singer - God gives you certain gifts, and this child was just an extraordinary child touched by this ability. He could sing like nobody else and he was able to connect with people."

QUINCY JONES, MUSIC PRODUCER
"I'm absolutely devastated at this news. I just don't have the words. Divinity brought our souls together and allowed us to do what we could do through the 80s.

"To this day that music is played in every corner of the world, and the reason is because he had it all - talent, grace and professionalism. I've lost my little brother today and part of my soul has gone with him."

LISA MARIE PRESLEY, JACKSON'S EX-WIFE
"I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible.

I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family.

This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me."

JOHN LANDIS, THRILLER VIDEO DIRECTOR
I was lucky enough to know and work with Michael Jackson in his prime. Michael was an extraordinary talent and a truly great international star. He had a troubled and complicated life and despite his gifts, remains a tragic figure."

REV AL SHARPTON, CIVIL RIGHTS CAMPAIGNER
"As a friend of Michael's for the past 35 years, I call on people from around the world to pray for him and his family."

P DIDDY, SINGER
"Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life. He made me believe in magic. I will miss him."

JANE FONDA, ACTRESS
"I am stunned. My friend, Michael Jackson, is dead. He lived with me for a week on the 'Golden Pond' set after Thriller.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR
"He was one of the most influential and iconic figures in the music industry.

"Our hearts go out to the Jackson family, Michael's children and to his fans worldwide."

USHER, SINGER
"My heart goes out to the King of Pop and his family."

PAUL GAMBACCINI, MUSIC JOURNALIST
Paul Gambaccini: "Michael Jackson was the greatest showman we had ever seen"

"Definitely one of the greatest stars of recorded music. There is no doubt of that. He would be in the top 10 of all time, regardless of who the other nine people were.

"But you also have to remember that he went through different stages and owed some of his popularity to collaborators - Quincy Jones, with whom he did the great trilogy of albums: Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad."

BRITNEY SPEARS, SINGER
"I was so excited to see his tour in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly into see him.

"He's been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I'm devastated that he's gone."

DIONNE WARWICK, SINGER
"We have lost an icon in our industry and my heartfelt condolences go out to his family and children in this hour of sorrow.

"He will live on in my memory, and most definitely through the music he shared with so many."

WYCLEF JEAN, SINGER
"Michael Jackson was my musical god. He made me believe that all things are possible, through real and positive music.

"He can live forever. I love Michael Jackson. God bless him."

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, SINGER
"We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of, not only pop music, but of all music. I can't find the words right now to express how deeply saddened I am by Michael's passing.

"He has been an inspiration to multiple generations, and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him onstage and all of the things I learned about music from him, and the time we spent together.

"My heart goes out to his family and loved ones."

DONNA SUMMER, SINGER
"I've known Michael for many years and we've done many different things together over the years.

"I know his family and it's just a total shock. I don't even have words to say. I mean I'll miss Michael, the world will miss Michael and I'm sure the world is in a state of grief right now.

"I will personally miss him, I will miss his light, I will miss his star, I will miss who he has caused other people to become because of his greatness. He upped the standard."

NE-YO, SINGER
"Michael Jackson will live forever through the thing that he put all of his life energy into: his music.

"Long live Michael Jackson."

MC HAMMER, RAPPER
"I will be mourning my friend, brother, mentor and inspiration. He gave me and my family hope. I would never have been me without him."

LL COOL J, RAPPER
"He was one of my childhood idols. I salute you King of Pop. You made the whole world moonwalk together."

RUSSELL SIMMONS, FOUNDER OF DEF-JAM RECORDS
"Michael Jackson was my generation's most iconic cultural hero. Courageous, unique and incredibly talented. He'll be missed greatly."

MATT FIDDES, FORMER BODYGUARD

"He's the most misunderstood man in world. Everyone thought he was this weird freak but when you're with him he's as normal as everyone else. I don't think he felt he was as famous as everyone else thought, he didn't know any different.

"He was a very caring guy who would go out of his way to help the sick. One night in London he wanted to see some homeless people. He sent them loads of pizzas in secret. The guy had a good heart.

"We used to dress him up and sneak out of hotel room and do normal things in shops. People wouldn't know who he was but we wanted to give him a taste of the real life."

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Rihanna will take the witness stand in a Los Angeles court on Monday to talk publicly for the first time about her fight with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

The pair will come face-to-face at a preliminary hearing, ahead of Brown's trial on charges of assault and making criminal threats, stemming from the pair's altercation back in February.
Rihanna, who was allegedly left cut and bruised after the feud, was subpoenaed and will give evidence at the hearing.

Although Brown's attorney Mark Geragos lost a last-ditch plea-deal attempt in a bid to avoid a public trial, television cameras will be banned from the courthouse.

Brown, 20, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. He faces a maximum sentence of four years and eight months in jail if convicted.
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Cancer sufferer Farrah Fawcett has been hospitalized in California and is undergoing urgent treatment.

According to reports, the 62-year-old actress, who is battling anal cancer, has been admitted to a clinic near her Los Angeles home.

News show Entertainment Tonight reports that Fawcett's partner Ryan O'Neal is trying to secure a temporary jail release for their son Redmond -- who is serving time in a rehab jail on drug charges -- so he can be by the Charlie's Angels star's bedside.

A representative for the star says, "We are not disclosing where she is at this time. She continues to be treated for her condition."

In a TV interview, due to air on Friday, O'Neal reveals Fawcett is "fighting for her life" but that he plans to marry her as soon as she's well enough to exchange vows.

In April, Fawcett was hospitalized for internal bleeding not directly related to her ongoing cancer battle. She recently learned the disease had spread to her liver and underwent chemotherapy.

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Anna Faris and actor Chris Pratt are enjoying a Hawaiian honeymoon, after marrying on the island over the weekend.

The couple, who got engaged late last year, exchanged vows on Saturday and have kick-started married life in Maui.

Faris hinted that the pair would run off to wed last month, revealing plans to "slip off and elope" with her then-fiancé to avoid the pressure of a large family gathering.

Pratt confirms to Radaronline.com, "I'm a very happy guy. We're in Hawaii having a wonderful time."

This is the second marriage for the House Bunny star, who was previously wed to actor Ben Indra.

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