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The Los Angeles Times reports that convicted NFL quarterback Michael Vick is getting a reality TV series on the BET network. The show, tentatively called The Michael Vick Project, will be a documentary-style series which chronicles Vick's return to the NFL, as well as his "tumultuous past -- including his troubled childhood and his 2007 arrest for running a dogfighting ring."

Producers say that the show will not be like "The T.O. Show," with flamboyant Terrell Owens in silly, contrived situations. They insist that Vick's show will be somber as it shows his struggle to reconcile with his fiance and children. It also will revisit the Kansas prison where Vick spent 1 1/2 years after being convicted to dogfighting. 

"This is the raw storytelling of what happened, why and how," said executive producer, James DuBose.

PETA, however, says: "People who abuse animals don't deserve to be rewarded. They shouldn't be given multimillion-dollar contracts . . . or given the privilege of being a role model. We don't believe Michael Vick understands the seriousness of his crime. I think he's sorry he got caught, but only time will tell if he's truly remorseful."

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Jon Gosselin tells ET Online that estranged wife Kate is trying to limit access to his twin daughters, Cara and Mady, on their upcoming 9th birthday. Jon says that Kate has asked him to only come to the party for 2 hours, and has tried to alter the custody agreement to limit his access to the children this weekend.

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Nick Nolte's son, Brawley, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of driving under the influence. The 23-year-old Nolte was stopped on the Pacific Coast Highway after hitting another vehicle while changing lanes. Police gave Nolte several sobriety tests at the scene and failed, leading to his arrest. He was released on $5,000 bail. Brawley Nolte starred as Mel Gibson's son in the 1996 film "Ransom."

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Guy Ritchie says in a new interview with Esquire that he still loves Madonna and returns the dig, calling her "retarded" too. A year ago when the power couple called it quits, Madonna called Ritchie "emotionally retarded."

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Jennifer Lopez has a new single out, but it is not from her upcoming album, "Love?", due to hit the streets in January. The song, called "Fresh Out of the Oven," is a dance track featuring rapper Pitbull which is being promoted on a web site for a fictional performer called Lola. Is J-Lo changing her persona, or is she just pulling a Sasha Fierce (Beyonce) or Chris Gaines (aka Garth Brooks)? The new album will not feature anything being released as "Lola".

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Former American Idol contestant Elliott Yamin says who the judges are on the top rated Idol really doesn't matter. Yamin tells PopEater: "I don't think it's going to affect the ratings, I don't think it's going to have any bearing on how many people watch the show.... I think Ellen is great, I think Paula is great. ... I know that Ellen is real passionate about music, just like Paula is. ... I'm looking forward to seeing her and how she fits that role."

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Despite rumors from the UK, Elvis Presley's grandson, Benjamin, is not recording an album. The Daily Telegraph reported that the 17-year-old had signed a $5 million recording contract with Universal Music, quoting the teen "The music will be nothing like Elvis. Nothing like him at all." But that was news to Universal Music, whose Executive VP tells People "This story is totally untrue."

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Evi Quaid -- who recently stiffed an innkeeper with hubby, Randy -- is now being sued for defamation by the police officer who arrested the couple after the hotel incident. Evi taped a sign across the street from Marfa City Hall, which read "Deputy James Davis Take Payouts, Call + Make Offers." The lawyer for the officer said, "Evi accused him of engaging in criminal activity. He wants to set the record straight. He's been damaged and embarrassed by this."