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Michael Jackson's Doctor Returns to Work

2009-11-24T11:05:00.000-06:00

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.

Comedian Katt Williams Arrested for Burglary

2009-11-10T12:28:00.000-06:00

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.

Singer Jennifer Lopez Sues Ex-Husband

2009-11-09T11:30:00.000-06:00

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.

Rapper Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty

2009-10-22T13:06:00.000-05:00

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.

Singer Usher Officially Divorced

2009-10-21T12:19:00.001-05:00

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.

Rapper Soulja Boy Arrested

2009-10-09T12:32:00.001-05:00

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.

Rapper Jim Jones Pleads Guilty to Assault

2009-10-06T17:15:00.001-05:00

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

2009-10-06T17:04:00.003-05:00

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.

Rapper Method Man Arrested

2009-10-05T12:28:00.002-05:00

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.

Beyonce's Father May Have New Baby Mama

2009-10-03T10:56:00.013-05:00

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.

More of Michael Jackson's Autopsy Results

2009-10-02T10:31:00.004-05:00

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.

Tupac's Writings Donated for Research

2009-09-26T00:09:00.000-05:00

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.

Actor Patrick Swayze Dies

2009-09-14T22:19:00.001-05:00

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.

Reality Show Star Nicole Richie Gives Birth

2009-09-10T11:38:00.000-05:00

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.

Singers Christina Milian and The Dream Get Married

2009-09-08T19:48:00.000-05:00

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.

Michael Jackson Finally Buried

2009-09-04T12:14:00.001-05:00

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.

DJ AM's Burial

2009-09-03T11:58:00.000-05:00

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.

Actress Halle Berry Pregnant Again

2009-09-02T11:02:00.000-05:00

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.

DJ AM Found Dead

2009-08-29T06:40:00.000-05:00

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.

Rapper Juelz Santana Accused of Threatening Girlfriend

2009-08-27T10:34:00.000-05:00

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.

Singer Chris Brown Finally Sentenced

2009-08-26T10:29:00.000-05:00

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.

Michael Jackson's Death Ruled Homicide

2009-08-24T19:07:00.000-05:00

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.

Michael Jackson's Burial Delayed

2009-08-21T12:05:00.000-05:00

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.

Michael Jackson Buried on Birthday

2009-08-19T13:36:00.000-05:00

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.

Rapper C-Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison

2009-08-14T13:18:00.000-05:00

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.