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Fast Track: Weezer ex-bassist Mikey Welsh dies at 40

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A roundup of entertainment headlines for Monday:

Former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh has died at 40. A drug overdose is suspected, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Welsh tweeted two weeks ago: “dreamt i died in chicago next weekend (heart attack in my sleep). need to write my will today.” Then he followed up: “correction - the weekend after next.” (People)

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Zsa Zsa Gabor underwent a successful surgery to replace a feeding tube in her stomach, according to her husband. (Los Angeles Times)

Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell wed Sunday in London in the same building McCartney said “I do’s” with his first wife, Linda. (Spinner)

Netflix is dropping its Qwikster plan, but keeping the price hike. (Los Angeles Times)

“Bones” star and former “Buffy” heartthrob David Boreanaz said that cheating on his wife Jaime Bergman in 2010 (with Tiger Woods mistress Rachel Uchitel) strengthened his marriage. (Us Weekly)

“Sex and the City” star Kristin Davis has adopted a baby girl, Gemma Rose Davis. (People)

Chaz Bono’s mother, Cher, and stepmother, Rep. Mary Bono Mack, are coming to Monday’s “Dancing With the Stars.” (Radar)

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The cast of “The Simpsons” has struck a new deal with 20th Century Fox Television. (Los Angeles Times)

“Glee’s” adoption storyline has sparked a petition among parents who say the show leads adopted children to believe that they can be taken away from their families. (Los Angeles Times)

Michael Jackson’s kids -- Prince, 14, Paris, 13, and Blanket, 9 -- pay tribute to him at the Michael Forever show in Wales. (Los Angeles Times)

Joe Jonas goes solo, and his new album “FastLife,” is out Tuesday. (USA Today)

Kim Kardashian hints that she and new hubby Kris Humphries are thinking about starting a family in a year. (People)

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie give $340,000 to a Somali aid group. (The Hollywood Gossip)

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“Dirty Girl” actor Jeremy Dozier got his show-biz start with a dorm room audition tape. (Los Angeles Times)

Hugh Jackman’s “Real Steel” knocks out “The Ides of March” at the box office. (Los Angeles Times)

-- Noelene Clark

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