Monday, December 28, 2009

Update on Charlie Sheen Arrest

It has been reported that the actor Charlie Sheen was arrested on Christmas Day in Denver due to a domestic abuse situation. His wife, Brooke Mueller, told police that the pinned her on a bed, put a knife to her throat, and threatened to kill her after she told him that she wanted a divorce. Sheen was arrested on suspicion of menacing, second-degree assault, and criminal mischief. He is currently free on $8,500 bond.

Tyra Banks Ending Talk Show

Former model, Tyra Banks, says that she will be ending the syndicated “The Tyra Show” after its fifth season. She plans to still work with the reality show “America’s Next Top Model” and she is making a new production studio with plans to make movies. She also has plans for new digital projects.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Actor Charlie Sheen Arrested

The actor Charlie Sheen was arrested on Christmas Day on allegations of domestic abuse after police responded to a 911 call from house in a ski resort town in Denver, Colorado because of a domestic violence situation. An ambulance went to the house, but nobody was taken to the hospital. Sheen was taken to Pitkin County jail and booked for investigation of second-degree assault, menacing, and criminal mischief. He was released late in the afternoon after posting a $8,500 bond and being advised by a county judge on the conditions of his release. A court date is set for February 8th. The identity of the person accusing him has not been released but Sheen is currently married to real estate investor Brooke Mueller Sheen since May of 2008. The couple has twin boys that were born in March.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Rapper T.I. Released from Prison

The rapper T.I. was released from a federal prison in Arkansas on Tuesday December 22nd. Last May, be began serving his year and a day sentence for illegal possession of firearms and possessing a gun as a convicted felon. After being released from prison, he had to go to Dismas Charities halfway house in Atlanta and will be there for up to three months.

Michael Jackson’s Doctor Gets TV Show

The doctor being investigated in the death of late singer Michael Jackson, named Dr. Conrad Murray, had gotten a deal with a British documentary crew to shoot footage of him during his first day back to work in Houston on November 23rd, 2009. The footage was shot for an upcoming one-episode TV special. The camera crew followed Murray around for the entire day, as he went to his office and to church. Murray hasn’t been paid yet but he will get an unspecified amount after the special airs. Murray is not allowing the company to air the special until after the Michael Jackson investigation is completed, which could possibly last a couple of years.

Ashanti Stalker Convicted

A man named Devar Hurd was convicted in a Manhattan court on Tuesday of harassing the mother of singer Ashanti with dirty photos and lewd text messages about Ashanti. The man even sent photos of his genitals and a picture of the home where Ashanti’s family lives. He was found guilty of stalking and aggravated harassment for the messages that Ashanti’s mother found scary and disgusting. He is being held without bail until his sentencing on January 11th. He could possibly be sentenced to spending up to two years in prison.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Actress Brittany Murphy Dies

The actress Brittany Murphy, who starred in the movies "Clueless," "8 Mile," and "Just Married," has died at the age of 32 of a heart attack. Her close friends say that she had a drug problem and was addicted to prescription drugs, including Vicodin. They say that she became dependent on painkillers after having a series of plastic surgery operations. Before her death, she had been taking prescription medication for flu-like symptoms and was very sick when she went into cardiac arrest. She was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre, where she pronounced dead on arrival at 10:04 a.m. on Monday. Many different prescriptions were found in the home that were prescribed to her, her husband Simon, Monjack, and Murphy's mother. The LA County Coroner's office will perform an autopsy and toxicology report on her against her husband's wishes.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Beyonce's Mother Files for Divorce

Last month, Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles, filed divorce papers in Harris County to end her 29-year marriage with Mathew Knowles. In October, Matthew received a paternity lawsuit from another woman who claimed that he is the father of her child. The couple have two children together, which are Beyonce and a daughter named Solange.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

NFL Star Chris Henry Dies

The NFL star Chris Henry has died at the age of 26 as the result of severe head injuries that he received after falling out of the back of a moving pickup truck . Police officers believe that he jumped into the back of the truck to stop his fiance from leaving her parents' home during a domestic dispute in North Carolina. He was thrown from the truck to the pavement and suffered the deadly injuries. Henry played as a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Kourtney Kardashian Gives Birth

Kourtney Kardashian, one of the stars of the reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," recently gave birth to a baby boy named Mason Dash Disick in in Los Angeles. The baby was born weighing 7 pounds and 6 ounces and had a height of 19.5 inches. The father is Kardashian's boyfriend Scott Disick.

Reggae Star Buju Banton Facing Drug Charges

The Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton is facing a drug charge in Florida after being arrested on the charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine. His real name is Mark Anthony Myrie and he has been in U.S. Federal custody in Miami since Thursday.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Tyler Perry's Mother Dies

The mother of movie producer Tyler Perry, named Willie Maxine Perry, died on Tuesday at the age of 64. Perry had announced it on his Web site. The reason for her death is currently unknown to the public and she had worked as a pre-school teacher at the New Orleans Jewish Community Center most of her life. Perry was planning to go on the road for another tour of live "Madea" shows but it is currently unclear how this recent tragedy will have an effect on his schedule.

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.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

DJ AM's Burial

DJ AM, whose real name is Adam Michael Goldstein, was buried on Wednesday at the Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary in Los Angeles, CA. A memorial service is also scheduled for today at the Hollywood Palladium.

Goldstein did not have a will and his mother was listed as the sole heir to his assets. Documents listed his annual income from property at $3.5 million. He also had another $400,000 worth of assets. He had $2.9 million worth of debts at the time of his death.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Actress Halle Berry Pregnant Again

The Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is currently pregnant with her second child. The father is her model boyfriend named Gabriel Aubry. The couple had their first child, a daughter named Nahla, in 2007. With Berry's first pregnancy she used in vitro fertilization to get pregnant. This second time, she used artificial insemination to get pregnant.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

DJ AM Found Dead

On Friday, the club disc jockey known as DJ AM was found dead at his apartment in New York City around 5:20 p.m. Prescription pill bottles and a crack pipe were found in the apartment. He had been saddened by the recent breakup with his girlfriend, named Haley Wood, and was having a hard time dealing with post-traumatic stress stemming from the nearly fatal plane crash he survived in September of last year. He previously had suffered a drug addiction but had been sober for nine years until recently.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Rapper Juelz Santana Accused of Threatening Girlfriend

On Tuesday, the rapper Juelz Santana, whose real name is LaRon James, was charged with making terroristic threats and possessing a weapon after being accused of threatening his girlfriend with a knife at his home in New Jersey. He is currently free on $5,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in Municipal Court on September 9th.

Santana's girlfriend told police that the couple had a verbal dispute that turned physical. Santana told police that the woman was the aggressor and she was the one that had the knife. The girlfriend had minor injuries that didn't need medical treatment.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Singer Chris Brown Finally Sentenced

On Tuesday, a judge placed the singer Chris Brown on felony probation for 5 years. He must obey all laws and keep in touch with the Probation Department. He is subject to search and seizure at any time for the next 5 years and can't own any dangerous weapons, including guns and knives. He must also perform 180 days of community labor, which can be performed in Virginia where he is from. He has to complete a 52 week domestic violence program sponsored by the Commonwealth Catholic Charities. He will have to pay $2,500 in restitution and another $2,500 in probation expenses. He has to pay a $30 criminal correction fee and $400 to a domestic violence fund. He also has to go to court every 3 months during his probation.

The judge issued a protective order that will last 5 years where Brown is ordered to not harass, assault, threaten, or molest his ex-girlfriend Rihanna. He is not allowed to have any contact with her, even through a phone or 3rd person. He has to stay at least 100 yards away from her, unless there is an entertainment-related event, then he must stay at least 10 yards away from her.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Michael Jackson's Death Ruled Homicide

The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled the late Michael Jackson's death as a homicide. This will make it more likely that the doctor who was Jackson's friend and who was with him died will have criminal charges filed against him. Forensic tests found that the anesthetic propofol and at least two other sedatives in Jackson's system caused his death. Even though his death is ruled as a homicide, that means that his death was caused by another person but that doesn't have to mean that a crime was committed.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Michael Jackson's Burial Delayed

The late singer Michael Jackson's burial will be delayed. He was set to be buried on August 29th, which would have been his 51st birthday, but the date has been changed to September 3rd. It was going to be changed to August 31st, but it would have conflicted with schools re-opening on that day. The burial will be at Holly Terrace in The Great Mausoleum at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Michael Jackson Buried on Birthday

The late singer Michael Jackson is set to be buried to be buried on August 29th, which would have been his 51st birthday. He will be buried during a private ceremony at Forest Lawn-Glendale where the guests will only be his family and close friends. His burial place will have replicas of works by Michelangelo and will have a stained glass recreation of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." The cemetery is located in the city of Glendale, which is approximately 8 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Rapper C-Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison

On Friday, the rapper C-Murder, who is also the brother of rapper Master P, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of killing a 16 year old fan named Steve Thomas at a nightclub in Harvey in 2002. The rapper was first convicted in 2003 but that was overturned and recently a jury convicted him a second time for the case. He has also been in jail after pleading no contest to two counts of attempted murder in a separate incident that happened at a nightclub in Baton Rouge in 2001.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Singer Bobby Brown

An arrest warrant has been issued to the singer Bobby Brown after he didn't show up to a court appearance to address his failure to pay child support payments. He owes more than $45,000 in child support payments for two of his teenage children that he has with his ex-girlfriend Kim Ward. Brown is suppose to pay $5,000 each month for the children. In 2007, he spent four days in jail for missed child support payments.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Singer Jennifer Hudson Has Baby

On Monday, the singer Jennifer Hudson gave birth to a healthy baby boy named David Daniel Otunga Jr. The baby was born weighing 7lbs, 14oz and this is the first child for Hudson and her fiance David Otunga. David Otunga has been on the reality television show called "I Love New York," nicknamed as Punk. Hudson has won an Oscar for her role in the movie "Dream Girls" and is an "American Idol" star.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Oprah Winfrey Sued for $1 Trillion

Oprah Winfrey is being sued for $1 trillion by author Damon Lloyd Goffe who claims that she plagiarized his book "A Tome of Poetry" in her Internet-published work called "Pieces of my Soul." He has reported in legal papers that she admitted to using his original works in 2008. Goffe claims that Winfrey sold approximately 650 million copies of her work online for $20, so he is owed $1.2 trillion even though the website that sold Winfrey's work is no longer available.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Actor Tracy Morgan Gets Divorce

The actor Tracy Morgan, who has starred in the shows "30 Rock" and "Saturday Night Live," is getting a divorce from his wife Sabina. Sabina claims that she wants a divorce because he lost his battle with alcoholism. The couple had been married for 23 years and spent the last eight years separated and living apart. They also have three sons together.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Michael Jackson's Toxicology Results

The toxicology results of Micheal Jackson have been revealed and it is shown that the deceased singer had a lethal amount of the anesthetic Propofol in his body when he died. He also had the drug Alprazolam, also know as Xanax, in his system to treat anxiety. The Propofol in his system is the most likely reason that he died.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Singer Chris Brown's Sentencing Delayed

The singer Chris Brown's sentencing has been delayed until August 27th because the judge wants his to perform hard labor for his community service in Virginia. The judge also wants to know what he will be doing for his community service at the end of the month. Brown pled guilty to felony assault last month.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Actor Shemar Moore Hit By Car

On Saturday, the actor Shemar Moore was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Los Angeles. He suffered a broken leg and was rushed to a local hospital. Otherwise, his is doing fine.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Custody Battle Over Michael Jackson's Children Settled

There has been an agreement that has been reached regarding Michael Jackson's children that they will live with their grandmother, Katherine Jackson, and the mother of the two oldest children, Debbie Rowe, will have visitation rights. Rowe wants to have a psychologist visit the children to help them adjust to her being in their lives. Rowe doesn't have any parental rights to the youngest of the three children and will not receive any money with the deal. She previously had wanted full custody of the two children.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Charges Dropped Against Comedian Katt Williams

It is reported that the gun charges against the comedian Katt Williams have been dropped because prosecutors say that they "can't prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt." Williams was arrested this past November after police pulled over a Cadillac Escalade SUV and a Dodge minibus that belonged to him and found a gun in each of the vehicles. Prosecutors found that the guns were legally registered in other states to two men who with with Williams.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Singer Kelis Gives Birth

On Wednesday, the singer Kelis gave birth to a healthy 7 pound, 8 ounce baby boy, named Knight, at a hospital in New York. She is currently going through a divorce with her husband rapper Nas. On Thursday, a judge ordered Nas to pay her almost $40,000 per month in support. Kelis is suppose to receive $30,471 each month and their child is suppose to receive $9,027 each month from Nas. The judge also ordered Nas to pay $45,000 for Kelis' attorney fees and for a forensic accountant.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Fight Over Steve McNair's Estate

The is currently a battle over deceased NFL star Steve McNair's estate. He did not have a will when he died and his wife Mechelle was named administrator of his estate. Steve McNair had two sons from a previous relationship and neither of the children is listed as an heir. Under Tennessee law, Mechelle suppose to get 1/3 of the estate and 2/3 suppose to be split evenly among his children. There have been reports stating that Mechelle believes that his children from the previous relationship may not biologically be his.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Actor LeVar Burton Involved in Car Crash

On Monday, the actor LeVar Burton, who hosted the show "Reading Rainbow," starred in the show "Star Trek: Next Generation," and was in the movie "Roots," was involved in a car accident when a 74 year old woman made a left turn in front of his vehicle and he hit her car and another parked vehicle. Both Burton and the woman were taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and were released with minor injuries.

Friday, July 10, 2009

NFL Star Steve McNair Killed by Girlfriend

Police have concluded that the NFL star Steve McNair was killed by his girlfriend, named Sahel Kazemi. They believe that he was sleeping on the sofa of his condominium early on Saturday morning when Kazemi fired four shots at him, two to the head and two to his chest. She then sat down next to him and killed herself with one shot to the head. Forensic tests show that all five of the bullets were fired from Kazemi's gun and there was gunpowder residue on her hands. It is assumed that she did it because she thought that McNair was having a relationship with another woman and she was also considering committing suicide. McNair and Kazemi had been dating for about six months even though McNair is married to another woman named Mechelle. A friend of McNair, named Wayne Neely, found the bodies and called another friend, named Robert Gaddy, who called 911.

Steve McNair had played 12 seasons in the N.F.L and played for the Titans. A memorial is scheduled at Nashville's Mount Zion Baptist Church on Thursday. Another memorial will take place at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. The funeral will be on Saturday in Hattiesburg.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Singer Michael Jackson Buried Without Brain

The singer Michael Jackson will be buried and laid to rest this week without his brain. The Jackson family decided to have it kept so that tests can be run on it to help determine his exact cause of death. They had the choice of waiting up to three weeks for the brain to be returned to them and then bury him or bury him without it, which is what they decided to do. The examination of Jackson's brain will not begin until after two weeks after he died so that the brain will harden enough to slice it open. A forensic neuropathologist will test his brain for past drug use, whether he had overdoses in the past, and other things. The brain can also show any past alcohol abuse or if he suffered from disease.

Monday, July 6, 2009

NFL Star Steve McNair Found Dead

On Saturday, the football star Steve McNair was found dead in Nashville, TN with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. A woman named Sahel Kazemi who was considered his girlfriend was also found dead with a single gunshot wound to the head and a pistol near her body. At the time of his death, McNair was married to another woman named Michelle. There were no signs of forced entry and there have not been any suspects taken into custody yet.

Steve McNair was a quarterback for the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens. He was also a three-time Pro Bowler and the NFL MVP in 2003. He had retired in 2007.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Results of Michael Jackson's Will

In Michael Jackson's trust it is revealed that 40 percent of his assets are suppose to go to his mother. His three children will 40 percent of his assets. Twenty percent of his assets are suppose to go to several children's charities. The names of the charities are not specified in the trust. The California Attorney General is currently filing legal papers in the probate case.

Plans for Michael Jackson's Memorial

The memorial service for the singer Micheal Jackson will be held at the Staples Center on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. There will be 11,000 tickets that will be distributed for free to the general public. On that Tuesday, a motorcade will go from Forest Lawn Mortuary in L.A. to the Staples Center complex in downtown Los Angeles where the public memorial will take place.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Singer Michael Jackson Not the Biological Father of His Kids

It has been revealed that the deceased singer Michael Jackson is not the biological father of this three children. Also, Debbie Rowe is not the biological mother of the two oldest children. She was a surrogate mother for the children. She gave birth to them even though neither her eggs or Michael's sperm were used for any of the children. All three of the children were conceived using in vitro fertilization and it is not known if Jackson chose the sperm and egg donors or if he knew who they even were. Rowe was married to Jackson when the two oldest children were born so it is presumed that she the mother of the children.

It has also been released that even though Jackson is considered to be a father to the children since he raised them, he never filed legal papers to adopt any of the three children. It is assumed that he didn't do it because he thought that there was no third party that would try to claim custody and never thought that Rowe would want a custody challenge.

Singer Michael Jackson Leaves Nothing in Will To Father

The singer Michael Jackson left nothing in his will to his father Joe Jackson. Jackson left his estate, worth approximately $1 billion, to his mother, his three children, and one or more charities. The attorney John Branca currently has the will, which was signed in 2002, and has 30 days from the day that Jackson died to file it with the court.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Michael Jackson's Mother Files for Guardianship of Children

Katherine Jackson, the mother of deceased singer Michael Jackson, has filed a petition for guardianship of his three children. The petition states that the children don't have a relationship with their biological mother. Katherine is currently taking care of the children and has a long established relationship with them. She has also filed to become the administrator of Michael's estate to make sure that his children are the beneficiaries. Her husband Joe Jackson has joined the petition to try to designate Katherine as the the keeper of Michael's estate.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Issues Surrounding Custody of Michael Jackson's Children

The popular singer Michael Jackson died this past Thursday due to cardiac arrest and a possible drug overdose. Currently, there are issues surrounding who will care for his three children surrounding his untimely death. The decision will ultimately be left up to the courts to decide. The children are currently in the care of the extended Jackson family.

The person who has the strongest legal claim to his two oldest children, named Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. and Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, is their mother and Jackson's ex-wife named Deborah Rowe. She will have to have an evaluation done by the court to decide if she is the best person to care for the children. It is possible that the children may not go to her since the final decision is up to the court and they decide who is the best choice for the children to live with. Rowe has not had a close relationship with the children.


It is not known who the mother of the youngest child is, named Prince Michael II, but it is possible that she may not have signed away her parental rights even though she was a surrogate mother. It is not currently known who Jackson designated as the guardians of his children in his will. Jackson's will may have been done many years ago.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Singer Michael Jackson Dies

The popular singer Michael Jackson died today at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. The cause of his death will not be known until an autopsy is performed but his brother says that it may have been due to cardiac arrest. Doctors tried to resuscitate Jackson at his rented home in Holmby Hills for more than an hour. His body is now in possession of a coroner's office.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Singer Chris Brown Pleads Guilty

The singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault against his ex-girlfriend Rihanna. The judge issued a stay-away order that requires Brown to stay at least 50 yards away from Rihanna, except when it comes to industry events. At industry events he must stay at least 10 yards away from her. Rihanna must also keep the same distances away from him. The plea deal includes five years of supervised probation and six months of community labor.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Tyra Banks Stalker Gets Sentence

The stalker of Tyra Banks, who is a former model and current talk show host, named Brady Green was sentenced to one year of probation. As part of his sentence, he has to complete an anti-stalking course called Project SHARP (Stopping Harassment and Relationship Problems). If he doesn't complete the course, he will have to serve 90 days in jail.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Singer Usher Files for Divorce

On Friday, the R&B singer Usher Raymond filed for divorce from his wife Tameka Foster Raymond after being married for less than two years. No details have been released yet as to the reason for the split. The couple have an one year old son named Usher Raymond V and a 6 month old son named Naviyd Ely Raymond. Tameka also has three children from a previous marriage.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Singer Rihanna to Testify Against Chris Brown

The singer Rihanna has been official served with a subpoena to appear in court and testify against her ex-boyfriend singer Chris Brown for the felony assault and making criminal threats case. She will have to answer all of the court's questions truthfully. The hearing is on June 22nd.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Boxer Mike Tyson Gets Married

On Saturday, the boxer Mike Tyson got married to Lakiha Spicer at the La Bella Wedding Chapel at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel. They had a short, simple, and private ceremony. Tyson's 4 year old daughter named Exodus had just died a couple weeks ago in a treadmill accident where she had either slipped or put her head in the loop of a cord hanging under a treadmill's console at her home in Phoenix. Lakiha Spicer is not the mother of Exodus. This is Tyson's third marriage. He was previously married to Robin Givens in 1988 and then married to Monica Turner in 1997.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Singer Brandy Makes Court Settlement

The singer R&B singer Brandy has reached a court settlement with the children whose mother died due a car crash with the singer in 2006. The mother, whose name is Awatef Aboudihaj, died after her car was hit by Brandy's Range Rover in Los Angeles near the interchange of the 405 and 101 freeways. The two children will each receive $300,000. The husband, named Marouane Hdidou, rejected his part of a $1.2 million settlement offer and has not reached a settlement yet.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Kimora Lee Simmons Gives Birth to New Baby

On Saturday, Kimora Lee Simmons gave birth to a healthy baby boy. She is a former fashion model who is currently the CEO of the clothing design company Phat Fashions. The father of the child is the actor Djimon Hounsou. She was previously married to the hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons but the couple divorced in 2008 after being married for seven years and having two daughters together.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Singer Natalie Cole's Sister Dies

On the same day that the singer Natalie Cole received her kidney transplant this past Monday, her sister Carol Cole died at the age of 64. Carol Cole had done past appearances on the television shows "The Nat King Cole Show" and "Sanford and Son." She also had an appearance in the 1974 movie "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three."

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Singer Natalie Cole Receives Kidney Transplant

The singer Natalie Cole has undergone a kidney transplant and is doing well. She plans to postpone her summer tour, which was scheduled to start June 5 and last until November, while she recovers. She has been receiving dialysis treatments three times each week since September, which is unrelated to her diagnosis of hepatitis C. She announced that she had hepatitis C last year and said that the damaging liver disease was likely due to her previous drug use. She has received chemotherapy to treat the hepatitis disease and had kidney failure within four months of treatment. Without a kidney donor, she would have needed dialysis treatment for the rest of her life. A company called One Legacy, which is a regional organ-procurement agency, was able to find a kidney for her.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Rapper Serves Prison Time in Arkansas

The rapper T.I. has to report to Forrest City's low-security federal prison by noon on May 26th. He has been sentenced to serve one year and one day in prison after pleading guilty in March to federal weapons charges. He has a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each of his charges in his three count indictment. He will be credited for the 305 days of home detention that he has already served, so he is likely to be at Forrest City prison for only two months. Unless there are custody or security concerns, he will be treated like any other prisoner and will be placed in the general population with the rest of the prisoners. When he is released, he will be on probation for three years and will pay a $100,000 fine as part of his sentence.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Rapper Kanye West Makes Court Plea

On Friday, the rapper Kanye West pleaded not guilty to the charges of misdemeanor battery, grand theft, and vandalism that come from an incident that happened last September when he was caught breaking a paparazzo's camera flash at Los Angeles International Airport. He is scheduled to reappear in court on July 15th.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Rapper DMX Freed from Jail

On Thursday, the rapper DMX was released from a jail in Phoenix, AZ on a $10,000 bond after serving a 90-day sentence for his felony convictions. He may have to return to court to face the charges that were added while he was in jail for throwing a tray at a jail officer.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Rapper Rev Run's Son Arrested

On Friday night, Jo Jo, who is is the oldest son of the rapper Rev Run from the rap group Run DMC, was arrested after police caught him rolling a marijuana joint in a car in Manhattan's Upper West Side. He tried to get away from the scene by putting his car into reverse but he almost backed into the police vehicle. While getting arrested, he started acting up and had to get subdued by the police. He was arrested for resisting arrest, attempted reckless endangerment, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Singer Michael Jackson Gets Sued Again

Raymone Bain, the publicist and general manager of singer Michael Jackson, has filed a $44 million lawsuit against him stating that he did not pay her for the deals that she has made. She says that she has been working for him for more than five years as his spokeswoman, publicist, head of Michael Jackson Co. Inc, and personal general manager. She claims that Jackson agreed to pay her 10 percent of the agreements that she handled. He also didn't pay her for negotiating the release of his CD to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his "Thriller" album, refinancing his loan to keep the Beatles' song catalog, and negotiations of a concert series in London.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Singer Kelis Files for Divorce from Husband Nas

On Thursday, the singer Kelis Rogers filed for divorce from her husband and rapper Nas citing "irreconcilable differences" as a reason for the separation. Kelis wants him to pay her attorney's fees and to pay spousal support. The couple married in July of 2003 and Kelis is currently pregnant with their first child. Nas also has a daughter from a previous relationship.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Rapper Snoop Dogg Testifies in Court

The rapper Snoop Dogg testified in court on Monday stating that he didn't hit a man named Richard Monroe Jr. who is claiming that he hit him with a brass-knuckle microphone during one of Snoop's concerts in 2005. Snoop stated that he immediately went back to his tour bus after Monroe jumped on stage and was tackled by security.

Monroe claims that he was seriously injured after Snoop, his entourage, and security hit him and poured alcohol on him during a performance of the song "Gin and Juice." He also said that he woke up backstage naked in a pool of blood after the incident. Snoop's attorney's say that Monroe was wrong to go on stage and security was just reacting because they thought that Snoop was being attacked when he went on stage. Monroe is suing for $22 million.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Tyra Banks Testifies Against Her Stalker

This week, Tyra Banks, talk show host and former model, will testify in court against a man named Brady Green who is being accused of stalking her. He was arrested near the Manhattan studio where Banks tapes her talk show. Banks feels that his unwanted attention alarmed her and made her feel unsafe. A lawyer for Green states that he was doing nothing wrong and was just answered Bank's invitation for fans to reach out to her. Green could receive up to 90 days in jail if he is convicted.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Civil Case Against Rapper Snoop Dogg Begins

A civil case against the rapper Snoop Dogg has begun. A man named Richard Monroe Jr. is claiming that he received serious injuries after he joined Snoop Dogg onstage during one of his performances and was beaten and robbed by Snoop Dogg and his entourage in 2005. Monroe is seeking $22 million in damages and punitive penalties. Snoop attended a day of jury selection this past week and a tape of the incident was shown to jurors during statements by Monroe's attorneys.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Tyler Perry's Stalker Arrested

On Wednesday, a woman named Dawne Wilson was arrested outside of Tyler Perry's production studios in Atlanta for stalking Perry. She already had a restraining order against her that was obtained by Perry and has a long history of stalking him. She is considered very dangerous and was arrested on the grounds of aggravated stalking, which is a felony.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Singer Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty

On Monday, the singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to threatening and physically assaulting his girlfriend, singer Rihanna. Rihanna's lawyer was hoping that a plea deal could be made before the case went to trial and has stated that Rihanna would testify if it is required. If Brown is convicted, he could be sentenced to probation or as much as five years in prison. In March, he was charged by Los Angeles County prosecuters with felony assault likely to cause great bodyily injury and making criminal threats.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Rapper Coolio Pleads Not Guilty

On Friday, the rapper Coolio pleaded not guilty to drug possession and battery charges during his arraignment in a Los Angeles courtroom. Last month, he was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport and was charged with felony cocaine possession and battery and possession of drug paraphernalia. He had grabbed a screener's arm at the airport to try to prevent them from searching his luggage. He is currently free on bail and has been ordered to go back to court on April 20th.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Actor Jamie Foxx Fights Off Stalker

On March 22nd, the actor and singer Jamie Foxx had to defend himself against an intruder at his hotel room in Philadelphia. Foxx had to push the man out of his room after he tried to trick him into thinking that he was Beyonce's producer. When Foxx opened the door, the man tried to push his way into the room but Foxx was able to push him out of the room and slammed the door in his face. The intruder, named Willie Brown, left the scene but Foxx ended up calling the police after he saw the man nine days later a few blocks away from the hotel. The man was arrested for burglary, criminal threats, stalking, false imprisonment, and harassment.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Rapper Andre 3000 Charged with Speeding

On Saturday, the rapper Andre 3000 from the group Outkast was charged with speeding and is free on bond after police clocked him driving at 109 mph on a highway in Atlanta, GA. He told police that the was driving fast because he had missed an exit and had to turn around. He is currently free on a $1,200 property bond and has a court date set for April 29th.

Actress Queen Latifah Gets Sued

The actress Queen Latifah is being sued by a makeup artist and a fashion stylist who claim that she owes them $1 million collectively. The makeup artist, named Roxanna Floyd, says that she didn't pay her for $700,000 worth of work done between July 2005 and February 2008. A fashion stylist, named Susan Moses, has a separate lawsuit that claims that she is owed $300,000 from the actress.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Rapper T.I. Receives Prison Sentence

On Friday, the rapper T.I. was sentenced to one year and a day in prison on federal weapons charges. He has 30 to 60 days to start his sentence and has completed nearly 1,000 hours of community service while warning children about the negative effects of drugs, guns, and violence. He still needs to complete 470 more hours. He pleaded guilty in court last March after he was arrested in October of 2007 for trying to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers before his scheduled appearance at the BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Don Cornelius Sentenced to Probation

Don Cornelius, the previous host of the television show "Soul Train," has been sentenced to three years on probation after he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor spousal battery on Wednesday. In November, he was charged with spousal battery, assault with a deadly weapon, and dissuading a witness from making a police report after being arrested a month earlier for a domestic dispute with his wife in his Hollywood Hills home.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Rapper Kanye West Charged with Misdemeanors

The rapper Kanye West has been charged with misdemeanor battery, grand theft, and vandalism by the Los Angeles city prosecutors due to destroying a paparazzi's camera back in September. He has the possibility of spending 2 and a half years in jail if he is convicted of the charges.

West's manager, named Dan Crawley, is also facing six misdemeanor charges, two counts of battery, and vandalism and grand theft due to being part of the incident by breaking the camera and accosting a videographer from TMZ. He has the possbility of spending up to five years in jail if he is convicted.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Nicole Richie is Pregnant Again

Nicole Richie, the reality tv star and daughter of singer Lionel Richie, is pregnant with her second child. She currently only a few months pregnant and she and her husband, named Joel Madden, currently have an one year old daughter named Harlow. Joel announced the news on his personal blog on February 21st.

Rapper Coolio Charged with Drug Possession and Battery

The rapper Coolio has been charged with cocaine possession and battery. This is due to his his arrest at the Los Angeles International Airport after he grabbed a screener's arm to prevent a luggage search that found the drug cocaine. He was charged with one felony count of possession and one misdemeanor count each of battery and possession of paraphernalia. He was released from jail on $10,000 bail and is scheduled for his arraignment on April 3rd.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Actor Bruce Willis Countersues Production Company

On Thursday, the actor Bruce Willis filed a countersuit against the movie producers that are accusing him of breach of contract for backing out of a film project. Willis is accusing the producers of the film "Three Stories About Joan" of failing to demonstrate that they had full funding for the project by an agreed-upon deadline. Willis is seeking $8.7 million in compensation against two dozen defendants.

Last week, the producers of the film sued him for $4 million and accused him of quiting as the director of the film without notice, thus violating his contract.

Rapper Coolio Arrested on Drug Possession

The rapper Coolio has been released on bail from jail after being arrested on suspicion of drug possession. On Friday, he was arrested and booked on felony narcotics possession after being stopped at a Los Angeles International Airport. He was released after posting $10,0000 bail.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Singer Chris Brown Makes Court Appearance

On Thursday, the singer Chris Brown made a short court appearance after being charged with two felonies that come from a physical altercation with his girlfriend, Rihanna. His arraignment has been postponed until April 6th on charges of assault that was capable of causing great bodily injury and making criminal threats. Brown is still free on $50,000 bail and was ordered by a court commissioner not to harass, threaten, or harm anyone. The commissioner did not order him to stay away from Rihanna due to the request of her attorney.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Singer Michael Jackson Sues Auction House

On Wednesday, the singer Michael Jackson filed a lawsuit against Julien's Auction House to halt the scheduled sale of thousands of his personal items. The lawsuit claims that the founder Darren Julien promised to send Jackson an inventory of sale items, but Jackson hasn't given the permission to move them all. Many of the items that are up for auction are also considered priceless and irreplaceable. The attempt to sell them was described as malicious, fraudulent, extreme, outrageous, and without any legal justification as described in the lawsuit.

In December, Julien's Auction House announced that it would hold a five day auction in April for more than 2,000 of Jackson's personal items, including awards, clothing, celebrity signed items, a customized Harley Davidson, a Rolls Royce limousine, and artwork. Jackson's company authorized the auction house to remove the items from Neverland Ranch but not to sell them without Jackson's permission.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Actor Bruce Willis Gets Sued

The actor Bruce Willis and his production company, Willis Brothers Films, are being sued in Los Angels for $4 million due to a breach of contract. The lawsuit claims that Willis Brothers Films agreed on a contract with Foresight Unlimited, Signature Entertainment Group, and Three Stories productions to produce the movie "Three Stories About Joan." Willis was suppose to star in the movie and direct it but on Sept. 29th Willis quit as the director without prior notice and violated the agreement.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Hip Hop Mogul Russell Simmons Agrees to Pay Child Support

The hip hop mogul Russell Simmons has agreed to pay $40,000 each month in child support payments to his ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons. Kimora Lee Simmons was granted sole custody of their two daughters, named Ming who is 9 years old and Aoki who is 6 years old. Their divorce was finalized in January after Kimora Lee Simmons filed for divorce in March of 2008 due to irreconcilable differences. Russell Simmons was granted visitation rights and has to pay child support until each child is 19 and a half years old.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Help Wrinkles with Vitamin C

Vitamin C can help in the reduction of the appearance of wrinkles. It is one of the most commonly used ingredients in skin care products. It is an antioxidant that can help reduce skin damage that is caused by free radicals. It is also important for the synthesis of collagen, which is an important structural protein in the skin. It is needed for the connective tissue in the body, especially in the layer where collagen is made. Thats why people who have healthy diets look younger than people who don't. Diets high in linoleic acid, which is found in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, also promote younger looking skin by reducing dryness and thinning of the skin.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Marion "Suge" Knight Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Battery

On Tuesday, Marion "Suge Knight" pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery for beating his girlfriend in a Las Vegas parking lot last year. He entered his plea in a Las Vegas Justice Court in a deal that dismissed two felony drug charges and one felony coercion charge. He was also ordered to receive counseling and a received a $340 fine. He is scheduled to go back to court in August for a status check.

Usher's Wife Released From Hospital

The wife of the singer Usher, named Tameka Raymond, has been released from a hospital in Brazil after spending 11 days recovering from a cardiac arrest that she suffered before undergoing liposuction. She had went into cardiac arrest while being anesthetized before the surgical procedure and was revived in less than a minute due to a heart massage. She was placed into an induced coma and taken to the intensive-care unit. Usher didn't perform at the pre-Grammy party so that he could be with her in Brazil.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

China's Deadliest Infectious Disease is Now AIDS

For the first time last year, AIDS has become the most infectious disease in China. 6,897 of its citizens died within the first nine months of 2008 due to the disease. The Chinese government has improved the reporting of HIV/AIDS statistics and is acknowledging its presence in the country. China has denied that AIDS is a problem in the country for a long time, partly due to the low amount of reported deaths.

In recent years, leaders of China have more open about the disease, offered free treatment for the poor, anonymous testing, and have banned discrimination against people who have the disease. The government of China and UNAIDS estimate that the number of citizens in China living with HIV is estimated at 700,000 and 85,000 of these people have full blown AIDS. About 34,864 people have died from aids since its first reported death in 1985. The main causes of HIV infections are due to sex, drug abuse, unsanitary blood plasma, and tainted transfusions in hospitals.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Singer Michael Jackson Holds Auction

In April, the singer Michael Jackson is set to auction off more than 2,000 of his personal possessions. This would include his American Music Award for "Thriller," a velvet cape that was given to him from his children for Father's Day in 1998, a pair of rhinestone-trimmed socks from 1981, a basketball signed by Michael Jordan, his own original artwork, platinum and gold records, a customized Harley Davidson, and a Rolls Royce limousine. The auction will last for five days and will start on April 21st.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Rap Producer Suge Knight Hospitalized

Marion "Suge" Knight, a rap producer and co-founder of Death Row Records, has been hospitalized in Arizona after being punched in the face during a hotel fight. It happed on Monday at a private party at a hotel in Scottsdale. Two men were arrested in the incident on the suspicion of assault and disorderly conduct, including one who said that he is the business manager of the singer Akon.

Rapper M.I.A. Gives Birth to Baby Boy

On her blog, the rapper M.I.A. has announced that she has given birth to a healthy baby boy. The father of the child is her fiance, who is the musician Benjamin Bronfman. M.I.A. is known for her recent song called "Paper Planes."

Friday, February 13, 2009

Singer Usher's Wife Recovering from Cardiac Arrest

Tameka Raymond, the wife of the singer Usher, is currently recovering in a Sao Paulo hospital after suffering from cardiac arrest soon before she was suppose to undergo liposuction. She suffered the cardiac arrest while being anesthetized for the procedure and was revived in less than a minute by a heart massage. She was also placed in an induced coma to avoid unnecessary complications before being taken to the intensive-care unit. Usher was suppose to preform at the Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party this past Saturday but didn't attend so that he could be with his wife in Brazil.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Singer Chris Brown Arrested For Assault

On Sunday, the singer Chris Brown was arrested on accusations of assault after he was accused of physically assaulting the singer Rihanna. They supposedly had an argument in a Los Angeles neighborhood that evolved into a fight. Both Rihanna and Brown pulled out of the Grammys hours before it was telecasted this past Sunday. Brown has also dropped a planned appearance at the upcoming NBA All-Star Game that is scheduled for this weekend in Phoenix. The company Wrigley has decided to suspend all of the ad and marketing campaigns that he is involved with.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Against Rapper 50 Cent

In New York, a judge threw out a $50 million dollar lawsuit that was filed by the rapper 50 Cent's ex-girlfriend, who stated that she is owed half of the rapper's assets because he promised to take care of her for life. The judge said that 50 Cent's financial worth is currently "set at no less than "50 Million" and didn't feel that there was an oral agreement between the two parties and even if there was an oral agreement, her claim would not be acceptable due to a six-year statute of limitations. 50 Cent denied that he had made any such promises and that he would have married her if he intended to take care of her financially for life.

The ex-girlfriend, named Shaniqua Tompkins, has a 12 year old son with 50 Cent and is set to receive $6,700 each month for several years. Her lawyer is considering an appeal of the lawsuit. Tompkins claims that she supported 50 Cent financially after they started dating in 1995 while he tried to start his career. She also says that she took care of him for months after he was shot nine times in 2000.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Singer Erykah Badu Has New Baby

This past Sunday, the singer Erykah Badu gave birth to a healthy baby girl. She said that she gave birth at home without the use of painkillers and the labor lasted five hours. The father of the child is Badu's boyfriend who is the rapper Jay Electronica. Badu also has a son and daughter from previous relationships.

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Rapper DMX Sentenced to Jail Time

On Friday, the rapper DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail for his convictions on theft, drug-possession, and animal-cruelty charges. He was also placed on at least 18 months supervised probation by the Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Phemonia Miller.

On December 30th, Simmons pleaded guilty to three felony counts, which were theft, possession or use of marijuana, and the possession or use of narcotic drugs. He also had a misdemeanor count of animal cruelty. He is not being given credit for time served and is not expected to get out of jail until the end of April.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Singer Kelly Rowland Fires Beyonce's Dad

The singer Kelly Rowland has decided that she will no longer be managed by Beyonce's father. Matthew Knowles had managed her career since she was a child and while she was in the group Destiny's Child. Her solo career has not been going well since she left the group. Both Rowland and Knowles say that they will always be family. Rowland has not said who her next manager will be.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

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Paula Abdul Crazed Fan Died from Overdose

A coroner in Los Angeles has found that the crazed fan of singer Paula Abdul had died from committing suicide by using prescription drugs. The woman, named Paula Goodspeed, was recently found dead near the outside of Abdul's home. She also had been a contestant on season five of the show "American Idol."

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Hudson Family Murders

A man named William Balfour has pleaded not guilty to the murders of singer Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother, and nephew on Tuesday at Cook County Criminal Court in Chicago. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges of first-degree murder and home invasion. He is currently being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in court again on January 27th.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Singer Fergie Gets Married

On Saturday, the singer Fergie, whose real name is Stacy Ferguson, married her actor boyfriend, named Josh Duhamel, at the Church Estates Vineyards in Malibu. The couple had been dating since 2004 and had gotten engaged in 2007.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Singer R. Kelly Finalizes Divorce

The singer R. Kelly is now officially divorced from his wife of 11 years, named Andrea Lee. They had filed for divorce in 2006 and Lee is reported to have received more than $50 million in the divorce settlement. They will share joint custody of their three children. This is after Kelly was acquitted of child porn charges this past summer.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Actor John Travolta's Son Dies by Seizure

It is found that an official with a Bahamian funeral home has stated that John Travolta's son, named Jett Travolta, died due to having a seizure and that is being stated as the cause of death on his death certificate. An autopsy was done on the body on Monday and the death certificate was based on the findings. Police officials assumed that the teen may have hit his head on a bathtub but an assistant director of the funeral home says that he had no signs of head trauma.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Rapper Dr. Dre's Son Died of Drug Overdose

After toxicology and other tests have been done, it is found that the 20 year old son of rapper Dr. Dre, named Andre Young Jr., died of an accidental heroin and morphine overdose. He was recently found dead in his home by his mother after spending a night out with his friends.