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Miss California offered porn role

Miss California (for now) Carrie Prejean doesn't believe in same-sex marriage -- but what about sex before marriage ... on camera? In the wake of Carrie's topless photo controversy, Vivid Entertainment -- one of the biggest adult film companies in the world -- has decided to test Prejean's moral toughness with a $1 million offer to star in one of their "films." (TMZ)

Michael Jackson sued again

Michael Jackson's longtime spokeswoman is trying to sue his pajama pants off. Raymone Bain has filed a $44 million suit against the King of Pop claiming he reneged on a promise to give her a 10% cut of deals she helped negotiate - including a 25th anniversary "Thriller" album and the refinancing of his music catalogue. (NYDN)

Oprah’s KFC giveaway goes bad

On Tuesday Oprah Winfrey announced she was partnering with KFC to give away coupons for the fast food chain's new grilled chicken, saying she wanted to give Americans a free meal. … But reports indicate that downloading the coupon has been more frustrating than "finger-lickin' good." New York Magazine's Grub Street blog featured users who reported technical problems. "The chicken must be like air pudding ... no calories ... since I can't print the coupon," said one. Another added, "Nice gesture since I am unemployed and a free dinner would have been nice. I could not download the coupon." (Fox)

Shoe fetish guy targets Trump

THE ex-manager of Marla Maples has crawled out from under his rock to haunt Donald Trump once again. Chuck Jones -- a creepy shoe fetishist who served prison time for burglarizing Maples' apartment -- wrote a letter to Trump, ripping him as a hypocrite for firing Khloe Kardashian from "Celebrity Apprentice" because of her DUI conviction. (Page Six)

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