Rihanna’s Weekend in NYC

Taking some time for herself, Rihanna was spotted heading out into downtown New York City on Saturday afternoon (June 27).

The “Take a Bow” songstress left her swanky Midtown Manhattan hotel and pushed past the paparazzi sporting a powder blue hoodie with yellow heels.



Taking advantage of the Big Apple’s retail therapy opportunities, Ri-Ri hit up stores like Steve Madden and H&M for some new duds earlier in the day.

In related news, although she was a no-show, Rihanna scored the Beautiful Hair and Viewer’s Choice trophies at the 2009 BET Awards last night.

Jackson Family: Custody Case

In the wake of Michael Jackson’s shocking death last week, his family is preparing to go to court over custody of the late singer’s three children.

Currently Prince (12), Paris (11), and Prince Michael II (7) are staying in Encino, California with their grandmother Katherine Jackson, who hopes to win their custody as opposed to Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of the two eldest children.


Jackson family attorney Londell McMillan told press that there isn’t “anybody who thinks that there is someone better” than the Jackson family to have custody. Of Katherine he said “She is a very loving host of other grandchildren.”

Meanwhile, Rowe’s attorney Marta Almli declared, “Ms. Rowe’s only thoughts at this time have been regarding the devastating loss Michael’s family has suffered. Ms. Rowe requests that Michael’s family, and particularly the children, be spared such harmful, sensationalist speculation and that they be able to say goodbye to their loved one in peace.”

Michael Jackson Death Caused By Overdose Of Demerol?

Was Michael Jackson’s death caused by a painkiller overdose? Sources report Michael Jackson went into cardiac arrest after an injection of Demerol, a narcotic pain reliever similar to Morphine. Read more below.

A source at the UCLA hospital’s emergency room said that Jackson’s people told paramedics Jackson had collapsed after an injection of Demerol.

The source stated: “Shortly after taking the Demerol he started to experience slow shallow breathing. His breathing gradually got slower and slower until it stopped.”

“His staff started mouth-to-mouth and an ambulance was called which got there in eight minutes “But found he was in full respiratory arrest, no breathing and no pulse. They started full CPR and rushed him to hospital.”

“When he arrived they started resuscitation, giving him heart shocks and inserted a breathing tube and other supportive measures to try and save his life.

“He never regained consciousness.The family was told that he had passed.”

The Jackson’s family lawyer, Brian Oxman, said Michael had collapsed at the home he rented in Los Angeles’ Holmby Hills, with his brother Randy Jackson present.

Sources close to Jackson say he had been taking prescription painkillers including anti-anxiety drugs Xanax, Zoloft and painkiller Demerol in recent months.

Jackson family lawyer Brian Oxman confirmed Jackson may have had trouble with prescription drugs as he prepared for his London show.

“This was something which I feared and something which I warned about,” Oxman said on CNN. “I can tell you for sure that this is something I warned about. Where there is smoke there is fire.”

The Los Angeles City Fire Department confirmed the 911 call was made from Jackson’s home.

“The call came in because a person was not breathing,” said a spokesman.

“When the team arrived, they saw that CPR was already in progress by someone at the home.

“The person not breathing was transported to UCLA Medical Centre.”

Jackson’s family members said that Michael, who was about to start his comeback tour in London, “was in really bad shape”.

So what exactly is Demerol?

Demerol brand of meperidine is a synthetic opiate narcotic, very similar to Morphine. It is very addictive.

So did Michael Jackson die from an accidental overdose which caused him to go into cardiac arrest? Weigh in with your thoughts.

Michael Jackson: Tribute to a Legend

Quite possibly the world’s most well known man, Michael Jackson leaves a legacy of changing the music world as he passed away on Thursday afternoon (June 25) at the UCLA Medical Center.

Suffering from what’s being described as full cardiac arrest, paramedics attempted to resuscitate Jackson via CPR - but were unsuccessful in doing so.




And while many theories as to what triggered the heart attack are already floating around, all of the King of Pop’s fans are reeling from the devastating events of the day.

Celebrities sending out there condolences via Twitter include actresses, musicians and reality stars, with some as follows:

John Mayer: “I think we’ll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player. Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ.”

Miley Cyrus: “Michael Jackson was my inspiration. love and blessings.”

Lindsay Lohan: “NO OMG ... sending my love and prayers out to Michael and his family ... i feel sick..”

Kim Kardashian: “Wow I am truly in shock that Michael Jackson has passed away! I love u Jackson family, my prayers are with the whole family!”

Star Jones: “Death comes to all. But great achievements build a monument.” He IS and WAS the greatest entertainer of all times...Peace to you brother.”

Demi Moore: “I am greatly saddened for the loss of both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Especially for their children!”

Heidi Montag: “The world has suffered a GREAT loss today Michael Jackson my thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fans God bless God rest his soul he will live on forever! life is so short enjoy every second God gives you!”

Michael Jackson Dies at Age 50

In tragic news, it’s being reported that Michael Jackson has passed away at the young age of 50-years-old.

As previously reported, Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest earlier in the day - with paramedics rushing the famed singer to the UCLA Medical Center.


According to TMZ, the paramedics were unable to revive the internationally adored music icon, as he was unable to regain his pulse.

The pop superstar’s family are said to be en route to the UCLA Medical Center, where Jackson was taken followed by ten members of his entourage.

“Charlie’s Angels” Star Farrah Fawcett Dies Of Cancer At Age 62

The Charlie’s Angels star, Farrah Fawcett, known for her blonde hair and blinding smile, died Thursday after battling cancer for three years. Farrah died at the age of 62. Read more on Farrah’s death below.

Farrah Fawcett, 62, will always be remembered as the gorgeous blonde actress and pin-up of the 1970’s.

Farrah was in ICU Wednesday night with family gathered to say goodbye as Farrah was given her last rites. Farrah died Thursday shortly before 9:30 a.m.

Born in Texas, Fawcett, 62, was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 and chronicled her valiant fight for survival in a two-hour documentary.

Just days before her death,her longtime love Ryan O’Neal said he hoped she would hang on long enough for them to wed.

“I’ve asked her to marry me, again, and she’s agreed,” O’Neal, 68, told Barbara Walters in a “20/20″ interview.

“As soon as she can say yes,” he said. “Maybe we can just nod her head.”

The former pinup traveled the world in search for a cure for her disease, allowing cameras to capture her treatment and inner thoughts.

“I know that everyone will die eventually, but I do not want to die of this disease. I want to stay alive,” she said.

“So I say to God, because it is, after all, in his hands: It is seriously time for a miracle.”

Shia LaBeouf Greets His Adoring Fan

As he continues along with press obligations, a huge fan of Shia LaBeouf got the opportunity of a lifetime on the Today show.

Shia was at the studio speaking about his new “Transformers” movie, while an admirer named Samantha stood in the plaza while speaking to Matt Lauer about hoping to get a glimpse of the star.


Inside during the interview was Meredith Vieira, who told Labeouf about his fan, a young woman outside who “wants you to go out.”

The actor, who had seen what Samantha said about him, explained, “I like Samantha a lot. She seems like a real special person. I would love to meet her-is she here?”

The nervous and shaky fan walked out with coffee in her hand and greeted LaBeouf, who offered her a seat and called her a sweetheart.

The 23-year-old gentleman told her, “You look great,” and asked if she was wearing her “say nice things to Shia outfit.” The completely “shocked” Samantha admitted that she had been thinking about what to wear all week.

“I’ve been planning this all week,” Samantha says, “and I bought this [points to her floral skirt] ... I can’t believe this!”

When Vieira let her sit and told her she could ask him a question, Samantha nervously spoke, stuttering out, “I don’t know what to ask…I’m in shock…what kind of girl are you interested in-honestly. Just be honest.”

“All kinds,” Shia replied, adding that he does not have a girlfriend, saying, “What are you doing the rest of the day? My day is boring.”

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Black Eyed Peas Love Louis Vuitton

Continuing their fun-filled stay in the City of Lights, the Black Eyed Peas were spotted out checking out the latest trends on Thursday (June 25).

With Fergie, Will.i.am, Taboo and Apl.de.Ap all along for the day’s outing, the group posed for pictures before heading in to see the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2010 show as part of Paris Menswear Fashion Week.


Meanwhile, Will.i.am has responded, once more, to allegations made about the assault of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton this past weekend in Toronto.

Will.i.am tells, “I will not continue to comment specifically on the event that happened in Toronto this past weekend, but I don’t want my silence to be misunderstood. I don’t condone violence or harassment of any kind. No one deserves physical abuse. And no one deserves verbal abuse. No one deserves any of that. Everyone needs to be respected.”

“As far as character allegations against myself, members of the Black Eyed Peas, and members of management I believe the truth will speak for itself once all the details of the event are fully presented,” Will.i.am continues. “Hateful slurs racial or gay should not be used as verbal weapons to provoke violence. Let us all learn from the events that happened in Toronto. This situation has already taken valuable time, energy, and attention away from more important and in some cases devastating issues happening in our world.”

Perez Hilton sues Black Eyed Peas manager

LOS ANGELES – Perez Hilton struck back Wednesday with a civil lawsuit filed against the Black Eyed Peas manager accused of hitting him outside a Toronto nightclub.

The celebrity blogger, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, sued the Peas' road manager in Los Angeles for battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. He is seeking unspecified damages of more than $25,000.

The suit states Hilton is seeking to protect his rights to free speech and claims Polo Molina attacked him because he made critical comments about the Black Eyed Peas' new album. Molina was arrested in Toronto early Monday after he allegedly punched Hilton following a heated argument between the blogger and Black Eyed Peas leader will.i.am.

An e-mail sent to the group's publicist was not immediately returned Wednesday. Molina is due to appear in court Aug. 5.

"Perez Hilton was assaulted by the band's road manager because he would not agree to stop writing about the Black Eyed Peas on his Web site Perezhilton.com," Bryan Freedman, Hilton's lawyer, said in a statement. "Whether you love Perez or hate him, he is entitled to his freedom of speech without fear of physical violence. This lawsuit will make the statement that violence is never the answer."

The lawsuit details the events leading up to Molina's alleged attack on the blogger.

The complaint states Black Eyed Peas vocalist Fergie approached Hilton on Saturday and asked why he was writing "mean" things about her and the group. Hilton replied that he was "simply being honest and truthful about his opinions of them," according to the lawsuit.

On Sunday, Hilton claims he was pushed by an unidentified member of the Black Eyed Peas' entourage, who "slammed his shoulder into Hilton's shoulder and thereafter pushed him."

The lawsuit claims Fergie again approached him at an afterparty for the MuchMusic Video Awards on Sunday night and that his argument with will.i.am happened at another party. The lawsuit claims the blogger was trying to leave that party when Molina punched him at least three times.

"Lavandeira sustained injury to his eye and was bleeding as a result of this violent and malicious attack," the lawsuit claims.

His damage claims include medical costs and damages due to "humiliation, mental anguish, and emotional and physical distress." The lawsuit also claims that Molina is on probation in California for a drunken driving conviction under his real name, Liborio Molina.

Hilton, who is openly gay, said Monday that he called will.i.am a "faggot," a gay slur, inside the club after the musician told the blogger not to write about his band on his Web site.

He posted about the attack on the popular microblogging site Twitter on Monday, and has since rejected a call by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to apologize for using the term.

The Black Eyed Peas' newest album, "The E.N.D," has proved popular, ranking No. 1 on last week's Billboard magazine's charts for R&B/Hip-Hop albums. Singles from the album have also proved popular in other ranks.

Beyonce Dedicates “Single Ladies” to Obama Girls

Coming in third on the Forbes “Highest Earning Musicians” list, Beyonce put on a spectacular performance in Washington D.C. last night (June 24).

The “If I Were a Boy” singer wowed the crowd with fast dancing, high energy and, of course, her wardrobe.


And at one point, Miss Knowles even gave a shout out to some very special guests in the crowd, saying, “This is for Sasha and Malia—and all my single ladies!”

Making for quite the guest list, Michelle Obama and daughters—along with friends from Chicago and some of the White House staff – are said to have had a great time singing along with Beyonce at the Verizon Center.

Kate Gosselin: Adjusting to the Single Life

Doing her best to continue along following her marriage’s unraveling, Kate Gosselin was spotted out in her yard in Reading, Pennsylvania on Wednesday (June 24).

Standing next to her new SUV, the “Jon and Kate Plus 8” mom looked comfortable casual in a summery patterned dress and cap as paparazzi snapped up shots.


The sighting comes just two days after Kate and now ex-husband Jon’s divorce announcement, which has led to a bit of mixed emotions.

“On a good day, I feel relief,” Kate says. “On a bad day, I feel failure.”

Shia LaBeouf Likes Weed, Too

With his sure-to-be-hit movie “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” taking over theaters, Shia LaBeouf was spotted jetting out of LAX Airport in Los Angeles on Wednesday (June 24).

The “Eagle Eye” hunk looked in high spirits, making his way from a chauffeured vehicle inside and up to the security checkpoint.



Upon stripping down as he passed through the airport metal detectors, Shia proudly displayed a t-shirt reading “Everybody Must Get Stoned”.

Looks as if he and his sexy co-star Megan Fox have something in common - as she recently told GQ magazine, “America’s war on drugs is propaganda. I can’t tell you how much bulls**t I’ve been through because I will openly say that I smoke weed. People look at it like it’s this crazy, hippy, f***ed-up thing to do. And it’s not! I hope they legalize it and when they do I’ll be the first f***ing person in line to buy my pack of joints

Kendra Wilkinson: Ready for a Nude Honeymoon

Never one to be camera shy, Kendra Wilkinson was hamming it up for photographer’s at the Reebok EasyTone Footwear Celebration in Beverly Hills last night (June 24).

The “Kendra” star rocked some Reebok shoes, along with blue shorts and a white top, showing no signs of a baby bump just yet.




Meanwhile, it’s no secret that Miss Wilkinson has a wild side, but furthermore, has opted out of telling where their wedding ceremony will take place in hopes of fulfilling her wishes for a clothing-optional, paparazzi-free vacation.

The only hint she gave? “It’s a private island,” Kendra said. “I wanna be able to walk around naked if I want and not have paparazzis!”

Will.i.am-Perez Hilton Fight Captured on Video

Early this morning, an altercation between Perez Hilton and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas led to an arrest - and left both parties steamed and pointing fingers.

Well, a video of the incident that ended with an assault on Perez Hilton has now surfaced - and the blogger clearly be heard calling will.i.am a "f**king f*ggot."

The footage begins in the middle of the verbal altercation outside an after-party for the MuchMusic Awards in Toronto, Ontario. This is moments after Perez says will.i.am went after him like a "heat-seeking missile" and unleashed a verbal tirade.



With a crowd surrounding Perez, will.i.am and the Peas' manager Polo Molina, the guys argue back and forth for about a minute, until Perez tells will.i.am:

"You're not a f**king artist ... you're a f**king f*ggot!"

Classy. The scene suddenly turns chaotic - and in the mess someone punches Perez in the face. Polo Molina was arrested for the alleged assault, for which Hilton initially blamed will.i.am and said he was hit "two or three times."

will.i.am also posted a video blog saying he never hit anyone.

Here's the video of the Perez Hilton-will.i.am altercation.

IRS Fed Up with K-Fed

Feeling the pinch from rescuing myriad financial and automobile companies, it looks like the U.S. Government is asking for a bailout of its own - from Kevin Federline.

K-Fed is gonna have to spend some of his babysitting money to pay the IRS - something most of us do on time to begin with, and isn't really that difficult, is it?

The IRS has slapped a lien on Federleezy to the tune of $14,371 in back taxes. And despite falling off the map since 2006, it's not like he's not makin' any bank.

Federline is pulling in $20,000 most months - and $30,000 this months, with Britney Spears on tour - for babysitting their kids, Sean Preston and Jayden James.



Our advice to K-Fed? Knock up Victoria Prince as soon as possible, then get child support from her to watch the kid. She must make some money playing volleyball ... right? Actually, better find and impregnate some rich chick instead.

Lindsay Lohan’s Topless Twitter

Giving her followers a peek at a sexy pic, Lindsay Lohan hopped onto her Twitter account to post a topless photo of herself posing for the camera.

Writing “OLD PHOTOS. I’m THAT bored,” the “Mean Girls” starlet used her hair to cover up her chest, snapping a shot with her cell phone.




Currently being investigated for possible jewelry theft, LiLo also posted a quote from her idol, Marilyn Monroe, which read: “I’m selfish,impatient,and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I’m out of control, but if you can’t handle me at my worst you don’t deserve me at my best.”

Usher Lands in NYC Amidst Divorce Drama

Carrying on his travel-intensive lifestyle, Usher was spotted arriving at JFK International Airport in New York City earlier today (June 16).

The “My Way” hitmaker appeared to be in a good mood as he moved through the terminal, warning a paparazzo to “look out” as he almost tripped over some baggage.


In related news, Usher’s marriage has been in question since this past February and last week his estranged wife Tameka Raymond’s lawyer began a preemptive strike to avoid allegations that she was unfaithful to the R&B crooner.

Attorney Randy Kessler told press, “She’s a great mom. She’s been a loyal wife. She’s trying her best to take the high road and not attack him.” Usher and Tameka, who have two kids together, have filed for divorce after two years of marriage.

Amy Winehouse: Worrying Her Mom

Still living the island life, Amy Winehouse popped out for a seaside stroll in St Lucia on Tuesday (June 16).

And though she seems to be doing better than when living in London, the Grammy-winning singer’s mother, Janis, is still worried sick about her daughter.


“The need to rescue her is enormous,” Mrs Winehouse said. “I just want her to be okay and I would do whatever it took to make that right.”

The “Rehab” crooner’s mom adds, “Amy is in denial all the time. She probably feels trapped, her body is trapping her. But I know with addiction you do not have the choice because the substance itself directs you. I want to say to her - ‘Amy, what are you doing? Don’t you know what you’re doing?’ But she by then has got herself on to it to help her get through, and I understand that.”

Doug Reinhardt Using Paris Hilton For Her Money!

Paris Hilton broke it off with Doug Reinhardt, hooked up with soccer hottie Cristiano, and then came crawling back to Reinhardt only to learn from her accountants that Reinhardt has been helping himself to Paris’ credit cards. Read more below.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports:

According to reliable sources, a somewhat overserved Reinhardt was overheard bragging about Hilton being his ”meal ticket for life” and further boasting that his romantic ‘’skills” had Paris totally smitten.

”I can’t believe he said what he said,” a partygoer who was with the couple at N9ne restaurant revealed. ”Just listening to him brag made us realize what a pig he is.”

The quite interesting part of the story includes Paris crawling back on all fours to Doug Reinhardt, even telling TMZ how awesome he is!

Has Paris finally met her match?

Usher Files For Divorce From His Wife Tameka Foster Raymond

R&B star Usher filed for divorce from his wife Tameka Foster Raymond on Friday, and sources report it’s because of another woman. Read more on Usher’s divorce below.

Usher Raymond IV filed divorce papers with the Superior Court in Atlanta, Georgia.

Usher, 30, and his wife Tameka, 38, were married in 2007 and have two children.

Sources report that friends and family are happy Usher is divorcing Tameka.

“He can’t dump Tameka fast enough. No one likes her. Since the day it became known he was dating Tameka, friends and family have been telling him she’s not right for him,” a source told Radaronline.

Usher’s mother, Jonetta Patton, even boycotted Foster and Usher’s August 2007 wedding after Tameka wanted to have her fired as Usher’s manager.

“And Tameka threatened to ban her own mother from the ceremony because her mom had lost her false teeth,” says the insider.

That ceremony didn’t happen but the couple got married a week later at a lawyer’s office. But their marriage has been very rocky.

“Tameka was fighting to save the marriage,” our source says. Even recently, when the singer “traveled to Cleveland for basketball play-offs last month, Tameka followed him. You had the farcical situation of Tameka running around town trying to find him and Usher ordering friends not to tell her where he was staying.”

Miley Cyrus Back With Nick Jonas?: And Miley Gets Her Nose Pierced

Miley Cyrus split with her model boyfriend, Justin Gaston, early this week and is now hanging out with ex Nick Jonas of the “Jonas Brothers”. So are Miley and Nick a couple again? Read more on Miley and Nick below.

Miley seems quite happy to have reconciled with Nick Jonas, but is there more to their relationship than just a friendship?

“He’s my best friend, and we still hang out all the time,” she said Friday on 107.5’s morning show in Nashville. “We’ve definitely reconnected. We don’t know what’s going to happen in the future, but right now we’re just kind of kicking it and hanging out as much as we can.”

Miley and Nick broke up back in 2007, and Miley revealed to Seventeen magazine that she “bawled for a month straight” and dyed her hair black after the relationship ended.

Miley and Nick recorded a duet called “Before The Storm and are on good terms now.

“We both just kind of saw each other and kind of decided this whole thing is kind of stupid,” Cyrus said. “We were all over the separation.”

“I’m really happy to be back in their lives,” she went on. “And our families are super happy we’re hanging out again.”

Nick recently made a trip to Georgia to visit Miley while she ws shooting the movie “The Last Song”. The buddies went jet-skiing near Tybee Island too.

“No comment,” she said when asked about the outing, though she did admit, “I am a jet ski demon!”

Miley has made other changes other than boyfriends lately too. Miley had her nose pierced. “I’ll let people think what they will,” she said. “I hope no one is upset at me for doing it. I think it’s lame for it to be such a big deal because … it’s just temporary. You can take it out.”

Kanye West: I’m Single

Confirming the rumors that he’d split from girlfriend Amber Rose, Kanye West told press via his spokesman that he’s a single man now.

The “Love Lockdown” rapper’s rep told the New York Post, “They are no longer a couple.” West and Rose had been an item since this past February.



And it sounds like both Kanye and Amber have been plenty busy as of late, at least according tot the rumor mill.

Kanye was said to be seeing “Umbrella” songstress Rihanna after she was spotted leaving his New York City apartment, while Amber allegedly cheated on West with hip-hopper Cassidy.

Kendra Wilkinson Pregnant !!

Former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner and star of “Girls Next Door”, Kendra Wilkinson, is pregnant! Read more on Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett’s baby news below!

E! News reports that Kendra Wilkinson and her fiance’ Hank Baskett are expecting their first child!

Kendra said, “Hank and I are thrilled to announce that we are expecting our first child together,” she told Marc of E! News. “We are touched by the outpouring of support by our family, friends and fans.”

Kendra Wilkinson, 23, and Hank Baskett, 26, have been engaged since last November after Baskett proposed at the top of Seattle’s Space Needle.

There is quite a bit going on for Kendra, as her wedding is scheduled for June 27 at the Playboy Mansion. Kendra’s reality show also premiered on Sunday with huge ratings.

Kendra recently said in an interview that she wanted to start on her family soon.

“I plan on having them very soon,” Kendra said. “We want to be young parents and be able to chase around our kids and run and coach our kids. So, very soon.”

Kendra and Hank certainly wasted no time! Congrats to Kendra Wilkinson and football player, Hank Baskett, on their baby news!

Bobby Brown & Alicia Etheridge Welome Son Cassius

Bobby Brown is now a father for the fifth time! Brown announced the birth of his son Cassius with girlfriend/manager, Alicia Etheridge, at a performance a Rok nightclub. Read more on this story below.

Bobby Brown made the big announcement at his performance at the Rok nightclub.

“I just had a baby,” the singer said in a video posted by TMZ on Thursday. “Four days ago — my son Cassius!”

Bobby Brown, 40, star told the crowd that his girlfriend, Alicia Etheridge, had given birth.

Brown has a daughter named Bobbi, 16, with ex Whitney Houston, and three other children from other relationships including Landon, 23, LaPrincia, 19, and Bobby Brown Jr., 17.

Interestingly enough, his announcement comes at the same time his ex-wife, Whitney Houston, announced she will drop a new album in September.