Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Michael Jackson's Doctor Returns to Work

On Monday, Michael Jackson's doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, returned to work at his medical clinic in Houston, TX for the first time since Jackson's death. He was greeted by several patients and the pastor of his church when he arrived at the clinic. Even though Jackson's death was ruled as a homicide caused by the propofol and another sedative administered by Dr. Murray, he has not been charged with a crime. Dr. Murray recently had been living in Las Vegas, where he has another clinic.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Comedian Katt Williams Arrested for Burglary

On Sunday night, the comedian Katt Williams was arrested after being accused of breaking into a home and stealing $3,555 worth of jewelry and taking collectible coins. He was charged with burglary and criminal trespassing. On Monday night, he was released on a $41,150 bond. Williams claims that the burglary was a misunderstanding.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Singer Jennifer Lopez Sues Ex-Husband

On November 6th, the singer/actor Jennifer Lopez filed a lawsuit in L.A. Superior Court against her ex-husband, Ojani Noa. She claims that he is violating a confidentiality agreement by planning to release a tell-all movie and intimate videos in a movie called "How I Married Jennifer Lopez: The JLO and Ojani Noa Story." Lopez is suing him for $10,000,000 for breach of contract and invading her privacy. She also wants a judge to order him to stop any plans to move forwards with the movie or the release of the footage, which shows Lopez in revealing clothing and in sexual situations. Lopez and Noa were married for less than a year in 1997.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Rapper Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty

In a New York court, the rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession. The case is stemming from an incident that happened on July 22, 2007 in New York after police pulled over his tour bus because they smelled pot. When an officer approached the bus, Lil Wayne tossed a Louis Vuitton bag with a gun inside. It is possible that he could get locked up for a year.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Singer Usher Officially Divorced

The singer Usher has finalized his divorce from his wife Tameka Foster Raymond. The couple had gotten married in August of 2007 and have two young children together, named Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond. Usher filed for divorce in June of 2009 and signed the divorce papers in August but the divorce has just been finalized. He is now a single man again.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Rapper Soulja Boy Arrested

On Wednesday, the rapper Soulja Boy was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice in Georgia after running from a police officer. Police had received a call that juveniles where hanging out at an abandoned house. When they arrived at the property, half of the people immediately ran off, including Soulja Boy. The people that stayed claimed that they were at the house for a music video shoot. Soulja Boy later returned to the property to get his Range Rover and that is when he was arrested for obstruction of justice. He was taken to jail and released on bond on Thursday.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Rapper Jim Jones Pleads Guilty to Assault

On Monday, the rapper Jim Jones pleaded guilty in court to punching a friend of the singer Ne-Yo in the face in a Louis Vuitton store that happened while the rapper was shopping on Dec 22nd of last year. It is unsure how the fight started. He pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor assault charge because he didn't want to risk the possibility of probation and touring restrictions if he is convicted.

Nicole Richie Car Accident

On Monday, the reality TV star Nicole Richie was involved in a car accident in Beverly Hills. She was driving a Land Rover on Wilshire Blvd when her vehicle was rear-ended by a photographer who was driving without a license. Richie complained of pain but decided not to receive medical treatment. The photographer was arrested on suspicion of driving without a license. Richie starred in the reality show "The Simple Life" and is the daughter of singer Lionel Richie. She gave birth to her second child just last month.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Rapper Method Man Arrested

The rapper Method Man was arrested on Staten Island this morning on charges of not paying four years worth of income taxes. He reportedly owes $32,799, not including fees and penalties, to the government. He will be arraigned at Staten Island criminal court today and could face four years in prison if he is convicted.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Beyonce's Father May Have New Baby Mama

A woman, named Alexsandra Wright, who is six months pregnant is claiming that Beyonce's father, Mathew Knowles, is the father of her soon to be born child. She filed a paternity case against him last week at the L.A. County Superior Court. Mathew Knowles has been married to his wife Tina Knowles since 1980, who is also Beyonce's mother.

Friday, October 2, 2009

More of Michael Jackson's Autopsy Results

More of Michael Jackson's autopsy results showed are being revealed and they showed that he had osteoarthritis that was visible on his lower spine and fingers. He had dark tattoos on his eyebrows and around his eyes. He also had a dark tattoo on the front of his scalp. The results showed that he was balding and suffered from a skin disease, possibly vitiligo. His heart was fine but his lungs had inflammation. He had no obvious signs of pills in his stomach. His death was mainly due to the drug Propofol that was administered in a non-hospital setting.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Tupac's Writings Donated for Research

The mother of late rapper Tupac Shakur donated a collection of his writings to the Robert W. Woodruff Library at the Atlanta University Center. The items donated include rough drafts of lyrics, poems, and a photocopy of his contract with Suge Knight and Death Row Records. The items will be part of the archives at the library on the campus of the Atlanta University Center and will be available for research in the fall of 2010.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Actor Patrick Swayze Dies

On Monday, the actor Pactrick Swayze died at the age of 57 after losing a battle with cancer. He died with his family by his side. In 2008 he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He starred in the popular movies "Ghost" and "Dirty Dancing." People magazine named him as "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1991.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Reality Show Star Nicole Richie Gives Birth

On Wednesday, Nichole Richie and Joel Madden welcomed a baby boy into the world, named Sparrow James Midnight Madden. The baby was born weighing 7 pounds and 14 ounces. The couple also have a daughter named Harlow who will be 2 years old in January. Richie has starred in the television show "The Simple Life" and is the daughter of singer Lionel Richie. Joel Madden is in the band Good Charlotte.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Singers Christina Milian and The Dream Get Married

It is reported that the singer Christina Milian and the producer and singer The Dream got married last Friday in Las Vegas. Milian rented her wedding dress for $200, which included shoes and a veil. The Dream rented his tux for $100, which included a tie and vest. The Dream was previously married to singer Nivea for two years and they have a daughter together.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Michael Jackson Finally Buried

Ten weeks after his death, the popular entertainer Michael Jackson has finally been buried. His coffin was placed in a mausoleum at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Two hundred of Jackson's family and friends attended the service, which didn't contain any television cameras or paparazzi. Elizabeth Taylor, Macaulay Culkin, and Lisa Marie Presley were a few of the attendees. The pallbearers were his brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Randy. Jackson's children began the service by laying a crown on the coffin. Jackson's body was placed in the Holly Terrace, which is a large hall at the centre of Forest Lawn's monolithic grounds.
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