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- Dr. Conrad Murray Manslaughter Trial [LIVESTREAM]
- Tyrese -- BOOTED from Radio Station for Talking About Liquor Stores
- Lindsay Lohan -- Sucking Face ... WITH A DUDE
- Lou Ferrigno: Michael Jackson Seemed Fine to Me
- Alexi Lalas -- Beckham Was DEFINITELY Worth the Money in Galaxy Deal
- Britney's Dad Scores 7 Figures in Femme Fatale Tour
- Brazilian Bikini Model -- FLOSSIN' In Vegas
- Artie Lange -- The THREE MILLION Dollar Comeback
- Eazy-E's Son -- Gunning to Play His Dad In N.W.A. Movie
- Sly Stone -- Former Band Mates Offer Help
- Tom Sizemore -- Proof My Arrest Was a Mistake!
- Dr. Conrad Murray Trial -- The Opening Day Musical
- Chris Brown -- Victim of Fake Agent in Vancouver Concert Deal
- People vs. Dr. Conrad Murray -- AEG Live Co-CEO: MJ Wanted 21 Extra Shows
- President Barack Obama -- The Real Carmageddon
- Chace Crawford -- Pot Case Dismissed!
- People vs. Dr. Conrad Murray -- Kenny Ortega Testifies
- Mel Gibson -- I Didn't Agree to Pay Alexander $100,000
- Conrad Murray Trial -- You Be the Judge!
- MJ Trial - Defense Claims Michael Killed Himself
| Dr. Conrad Murray Manslaughter Trial [LIVESTREAM] | Top |
| Filed under: Michael Jackson, Conrad Murray, Celebrity Justice Several key witnesses are set to take the stand today in the Dr. Conrad Murray manslaughter trial -- including the paramedics who first arrived to the scene and believed MJ was already dead when they got there. The medics also believe Dr. Murray withheld vital information during the rush to save MJ's life. The trial resumes at 8:45 AM -- stay tuned. | |
| Tyrese -- BOOTED from Radio Station for Talking About Liquor Stores | Top |
| Filed under: Tyrese Gibson, Exclusive Details, Kids  Tyrese claims he was WRONGLY kicked out of a radio station in Delaware yesterday -- and it's all because he TOOK A STAND against liquor stores that operate near elementary schools. It all happened at WJKS KISS 101.7 in Delaware -- when Tyrese, who was invited on the show to promote his album, made a PASSIONATE statement about how liquor stores SHOULD NOT be allowed near schools ... after seeing one on his way to the station. During his rant, Tyrese told the DJ, "Get them cats out of here ... selling alcohol right across from your kids school, homie -- put the pressure on them homie ... you know how to put pressure on dudes selling in your hood." But when the show went to commercial, Tyrese was asked to leave the building -- and the owner of the radio station confirms to TMZ that it was because he felt Tyrese was "disrespecting" the Delaware community. After the incident, Tyrese tweeted, "I just kicked out of a radio station frm a [program director] who had a problem w/ me speaking on liquor stores that are by elementary schools in Delaware." He later added, "If you don't STAND for something.. You will damn near fall for Anything." | |
| Lindsay Lohan -- Sucking Face ... WITH A DUDE | Top |
| Filed under: Lindsay Lohan, Philipp Plein, Hook Ups, Paparazzi Photo, Exclusive, Gossip / Rumors  The Lindsay Lohan sexuality meter is leaning towards "MEN" again ... because last night, she was spotted in a lip lock with a DUDE in a funky jacket. The guy is actually fashion designer Philipp Plein -- and while he and Lindsay are getting pretty close lately, we're told the two are NOT dating ... for the time being.  | |
| Lou Ferrigno: Michael Jackson Seemed Fine to Me | Top |
| Filed under: Lou Ferrigno, Michael Jackson, Celebrity Justice, Conrad Murray, Exclusive, Conrad Murray Trial  Lou Ferrigno -- Michael Jackson's friend and fitness guru for decades -- tells TMZ MJ showed no signs of physical distress during workouts, as recently as 2 weeks before the singer died. Lou's account differs from some of the statements in court -- that Michael was deteriorating in the weeks before his death. Lou says two weeks before Jackson died, he went to MJ's home and trained him for an hour. Michael did cardio on the treadmill, used the exercise ball, worked with some light weights, completed a bunch of core exercises, and did a lot of stretching. Lou says Michael's energy level was very good, but he did complain that he was upset because he was having trouble sleeping. Lou says he had been training Michael 2 to 3 times a week for the tour ... and aside from seeming "very stressed out," he appeared in good health. And this is eerie ... Lou says as he left Michael's house the last time -- two weeks before MJ's death -- Jackson said, "Take care of yourself." Lou said, "I'm going to see you next week." Michael just repeated, "Take care of yourself." Lou feels Michael knew something bad was about to happen. | |
| Alexi Lalas -- Beckham Was DEFINITELY Worth the Money in Galaxy Deal | Top |
| Filed under: Alexi Lalas, David Beckham, TMZ Sports David Beckham was worth every cent of the $250 MILLION contract he signed to be a part of the L.A. Galaxy back in 2007 ... so says the ex-General Manager who helped bring him to the squad. TMZ spoke with U.S. soccer legend Alexi Lalas -- who was instrumental in bringing Beckham to the M.L.S. -- and despite the fact that Beckham's U.S. soccer career has been less than stellar, Lalas has no regrets about the move. Oh, Lalas also plays in a celebrity soccer league -- and outside Madeo, he told us about one legendary rocker who DOMINATES on the field. | |
| Britney's Dad Scores 7 Figures in Femme Fatale Tour | Top |
| Filed under: Britney Spears, Jamie Spears, Larry Rudolph, Music, Celebrity Justice, Exclusive  Britney Spears' daddy will get more than a million bucks -- possibly a lot more -- for his work as the manager of Britney's Femme Fatale Tour. TMZ has obtained legal docs in Britney's conservatorship case, which show Britney's overall manager, Larry Rudolph, wants to give up 2% of his cut to Jamie, because daddy Spears has done such a great job -- Larry's cut is 10% of the gross. We've learned Jamie has not gotten an extra penny for his work as Tour Manager -- a position he's held since February. According to the docs, Jamie negotiated a sweet deal for Britney with Live Nation, the tour promoter. He's also coordinated Britney's personal schedule, and supervised her arrivals and departures. He's handled finances, managed Britney's security to protect her from the paparazzi and made 200 - 400 calls and other communications a day on Brit's behalf. Even though Larry Rudolph is voluntarily giving 2% of his cut to Jamie, it still has to be approved by the court, but that's just a formality.  | |
| Brazilian Bikini Model -- FLOSSIN' In Vegas | Top |
| Filed under: SueLyn Medeiros, Paparazzi Photo, Hot Bodies, Foxnews Latino, Stars In Heat, Hot Vegas  Suelyn Medeiros -- the Brazilian model who actually DEFEATED Bar Refaeli in a muddy bikini contest -- went to Vegas this week ... and yeah ... this happened.  | |
| Artie Lange -- The THREE MILLION Dollar Comeback | Top |
| Filed under: Artie Lange, Nick Di Paolo, TMZ Sports, Exclusive Details  Artie Lange's return to radio is paying off for him and partner Nick DiPaolo ... BIG time -- because TMZ has learned the comedy duo will rake in a total of about 3 MILLION bucks!We're told Artie and Nick just inked 3-year deals for a nationally syndicated radio show premiering Monday, October 3. Sources involved in the deal say each of them will make more than 500K per year of the deal -- and it's going to be called "The Nick and Artie Show." As TMZ first reported ... DirecTV put together the deal to get Nick and the former "Howard Stern Show" star. We're told there are already plans to simulcast Nick and Artie on The Audience Network next Spring. The show will focus on sports and entertainment -- and we're told Artie's already describing it like this: "Imagine two hosts from SportsCenter ... if they were under indictment." As they say ... check your local listings. | |
| Eazy-E's Son -- Gunning to Play His Dad In N.W.A. Movie | Top |
| Filed under: Lil Eazy E, Eazy E, Music, Movies, Exclusive  Eazy-E's son says there's a "high probability" he'll play his famous father in an upcoming Hollywood movie about the legendary rap group N.W.A. ... telling TMZ, "I'm the perfect man for the role." TMZ spoke with Eric Wright Jr. -- aka Lil' Eazy-E -- who told us he's "very excited" that New Line Cinema is moving forward with the flick ... which is set to be produced by Eazy's former N.W.A. group member Ice Cube. "Who better to play him in the N.W.A. days?" ... Lil' Eazy said ... adding, "Like father, like son -- no makeup needed." The 27-year-old -- who's trained with an acting coach in the past -- tells us he's already been in contact with the movie producers ... but he has yet to formally audition for the gig. Wright was only 11 years old when Eazy died back in 1995 -- but he tells us, "I know I'm just like my dad." | |
| Sly Stone -- Former Band Mates Offer Help | Top |
| Filed under: Sly Stone, Music, Exclusive, Celebrity Justice  Sly Stone's former bandmates tell TMZ ... they were SHOCKED to learn the 68-year-old singer is homeless and using drugs ... but they wanna help the guy ... by inviting him back into the band. TMZ spoke with Greg Errico -- the band's original drummer -- who tells us he hasn't spoken to Sly since last year when the band reunited for Coachella’s 2010 Festival -- and Sly bombed. But Errico says the band considers Sly a true family member -- and says, "He knows if he ever wants to make music with us again, the door is always open.” Greg tells us the entire band is clean and sober -- and believes Sly could benefit from being around positive influences. As we previously reported, Sly -- who admitted he has problems with cocaine -- has been living in a van in L.A. ... but insists he wants to go to rehab to clean himself up. | |
| Tom Sizemore -- Proof My Arrest Was a Mistake! | Top |
| Filed under: Tom Sizemore, Celebrity Justice, Exclusive  Tom Sizemore is adamant ... he never should have been arrested at his L.A. apartment last week -- and TMZ has obtained the actor's proof ... a document stating he completed his required 80 hours of community service. As we previously reported, cops arrested Tom on an outstanding battery warrant -- for allegedly failing to prove he completed his community service stemming from his 2009 spousal battery case. But sources close to Sizemore tell us ... the actor insists the warrant was issued in error ... because he has a letter from the Hollenbeck Police Business Council proving he fulfilled his community service obligation. Sources close to Tom tell TMZ, the actor's old attorney was supposed to file important documents with the court -- showing proof of completion of Tom's community service -- but never did ... so the court issued the warrant. We're told Tom has hired a new lawyer -- who has filed the proof of completion -- and the clerical mess is finally cleaned up. | |
| Dr. Conrad Murray Trial -- The Opening Day Musical | Top |
| Filed under: Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson, TMZ TV If you thought the first day of Dr. Conrad Murray's manslaughter trial had everything but a theme song -- go ahead and scratch that off your wish list ... 'cause it's "Opening Dayyyy!" Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings! | |
| Chris Brown -- Victim of Fake Agent in Vancouver Concert Deal | Top |
| Filed under: Chris Brown, Celebrity Justice, Music, Exclusive Details  Chris Brown was targeted by a fake agent who setup and announced a concert date for the singer in Vancouver ... according to Brown's rep. TMZ has obtained the cease and desist letter Chris' legal team fired off ... accusing a company called EJ Media Group of fraudulently presenting itself as a booking agent in order to organize a November 10 concert in Vancouver. The concert was announced to the public today ... but Chris quickly tweeted that it was phony. Brown's rep tells us they were alerted to the fake show when the venue -- the Pacific Coliseum -- contacted them. We're told the venue already wired $25,000 to EJ Media Group to secure the gig. The cease and desist letter demands, among other things, that EJ Media return the money.  EJ Media Group in New York City has contacted TMZ to say it is NOT involved in the Chris Brown concert fraud. A rep for the company points out the cease and desist letter was sent to a Broadway address -- but they're located on Fifth Avenue ... meaning, they're not the ones messing with Chris. The rep says they are trying to figure out if someone else is illegally using their company name. | |
| People vs. Dr. Conrad Murray -- AEG Live Co-CEO: MJ Wanted 21 Extra Shows | Top |
| Filed under: Michael Jackson, Conrad Murray, Paul Gongaware, Conrad Murray Trial, Celebrity Justice Paul Gongaware -- AEG Live Co-CEO TestifiesUpdated 9/27/11 at 3:45 PM AEG Live's Co-CEO Paul Gongaware just took the stand ... telling prosecutors Michael was the one who demanded 21 extra shows. * Gongaware claims the first 10 shows sold out nearly instantaneously and Michael wanted to add another 21 bringing the total to 31. * Gongaware says Michael was obsessed with beating Prince's record of 21 shows at the O2 arena. * He said even after selling out 50 shows, there were still 250,000 people waiting for tickets. | |
| President Barack Obama -- The Real Carmageddon | Top |
| Filed under: Barack Obama, TMZ TV President Barack Obama proved he's the REAL carmageddon -- by royally screwing up Los Angeles traffic with one helicopter, hundreds of police cars ... and a little fundraiser. Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings! | |
| Chace Crawford -- Pot Case Dismissed! | Top |
| Filed under: Chace Crawford, Celebrity Justice, Exclusive  Chace Crawford just won a big victory in a small Texas town, after a judge dismissed his marijuana possession case. Chace was arrested in June, 2010 in Plano, Texas, after cops found an unlit joint in a car in which he was a passenger. As TMZ first reported ... Chace cut a deal with prosecutors, in which the charge would be dismissed if he stayed clean for one year and performed community service. We've learned the judge just dismissed the case, after Chace's lawyer presented evidence his client performed 80 hours of community service in Texas, working in a hospital and a church. Case closed. | |
| People vs. Dr. Conrad Murray -- Kenny Ortega Testifies | Top |
| Filed under: Kenny Ortega, Michael Jackson, Conrad Murray, Conrad Murray Trial, Celebrity Justice Kenny Ortega -- Michael Jackson's Choreographer TestifiesUpdated 9/27/11 at 1:50 PM  Michael Jackson's friend and choreographer, Kenny Ortega, just took the stand for the prosecution -- claiming Michael was ill in the days leading to his death ... and Dr. Murray berated him when he expressed concern. * Ortega -- creator and director of "This Is It" -- says Michael was "very excited" about the show. * Ortega said in mid to late June, 2009 Michael missed several rehearsals. * On Friday June 19th, Ortega noticed Michael "wasn't right" and that something was going on. Ortega said it "troubled him." He said Michael seemed lost and was "incoherent." * Ortega says he sat with Michael as he watched the rehearsals -- rubbing Michael's feet because the singer was freezing cold. Michael left early that day. * Ortega says he was so worried about Michael, he sent an email to AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips (below) -- saying Michael needed psychological help.  *Ortega says he was confronted by Murray during a meeting at Michael's home on June 20th. Murray told him he was upset Ortega didn't let him rehearse, berating him for acting like a doctor (video below). * Ortega says on June 23, barely 4 days after Michael was sick, he came to rehearsals full of energy. Ortega said "it was a different Michael." * On June 25th, Ortega got a phone call from AEG Live Co-CEO Paul Gongaware saying an ambulance had taken Michael to the hospital. Paul called later and told Ortega, "we lost him." * During cross examination, Ortega told defense attorney Ed Chernoff, Murray was in charge of Michael's schedule leading up to his death. * When asked whether he thought Michael was abusing drugs, Ortega said yes. * Ortega said right before June 19th, Michael "went missing for about a week." * Ortega stepped down subject to recall.  | |
| Mel Gibson -- I Didn't Agree to Pay Alexander $100,000 | Top |
| Filed under: Mel Gibson, Oksana Grigorieva, Celebrity Justice, Exclusive  Mel Gibson is taking issue with legal documents filed by Oksana Grigorieva's lawyer -- which state that Mel paid $100,000 to Oksana's son Alexander Dalton, the son she had with actor Timothy Dalton.Mel's rep tells us, "The deal between Mel and OG is exactly what was set forth on the record, in open court, on Augst 31, 2011" -- when Mel agreed to pay Oksana $250,000 as part of their custody settlement agreement. His rep continues, "Mel is paying exactly the sums set forth to OG -- and is paying no additional sums to Alexander Dalton or anyone else." "How OG chooses to have any sums due from Mel allocated is her business." But as we previously reported, TMZ has obtained legal documents filed by Oksana's lawyer -- which claim, "Of the first $250,000 paid ... $100,000 belongs to Alexander Dalton who is waiving his rights to sue Mel Gibson and must be compensated for this to be lawful." The docs continue, "If Alexander Dalton does not get his $100,000.00, he cannot waive his rights to sue. Mr. Gibson negotiated for that as a part of the settlement and is entitled to the benefit of his bargain." | |
| Conrad Murray Trial -- You Be the Judge! | Top |
| Filed under: Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson, Celebrity Justice, Conrad Murray Trial  You heard the opening statements -- now as the testimony fires up, we gotta ask ... | |
| MJ Trial - Defense Claims Michael Killed Himself | Top |
| Filed under: Michael Jackson, Conrad Murray, Ed Chernoff, Celebrity Justice, Conrad Murray Trial Ed Chernoff -- Defense Attorney's Opening StatementUpdated 9/27/11 at 11:00 AM Dr. Conrad Murray's attorney Ed Chernoff told the jury Michael Jackson caused his own death. * Chernoff says the evidence will show MJ swallowed 8, 2 mg pills of Lorazepam. * And Chernoff says MJ self-injected a dose or Propofol that created a "perfect storm" that killed him. * There was no way to save MJ. He died instantly. * Chernoff told the jury what TMZ has reported for the last year -- that the centerpiece of the defense case is that Michael's death is on Michael -- not Dr. Murray. * Chernoff also said MJ "had a problem" that no amount of determination could overcome, even with his talent, and without help he could not do the "This Is It" tour -- a tour that would score him more money than he had ever made on tour before. * So, Chernoff says, Michael went doctor shopping. * Dr. Murray is not a "celebrity doctor" -- he's a cardiologist who saves lives. * The defense will put some of Dr. Murray's patients on the stand to show his level of care. He would buy prescriptions for people who couldn't afford it and would generally go well above the standard of care expected of a doctor -- which contradicts prosecutors who call him greedy and reckless. Murray seemed to tear up as he listened to Chernoff.  * Murray treated MJ for several problems, including toe fungus and a broken foot. * Chernoff said Murray had no idea at the time that MJ had a much deeper problem * MJ didn't have insomnia -- he had "an absolute, total and thorough inability to sleep." * When Murray met with detectives 2 days after MJ's death, he thoroughly answered every question. It was no holds barred and they hid nothing. Chernoff said Murray told cops, "I don't know what killed Michael Jackson. I want to know also." * Michael Jackson told Murray the only way he could sleep was with Propofol and he always took Propofol. MJ told Murray exactly how it was to be administered. He even had a nickname for the drug -- milk. MJ knew Lidocaine was essential in administering Propofol to prevent a burning sensation. * MJ told Murray he would use Propofol with or without Murray, so Murray then agreed to provide Propofol. * Dr. Murray provided Propofol for 2 months for MJ, and during that time the singer slept, woke up, and lived his life -- suggesting it wasn't negligent to administer the drug. * The evidence is going to show is that Michael Jackson died when Dr. Murray stopped. Murray told cops he believed his role was to find a way to help MJ sleep normally, urging him to get off Propofol. * In other words, Murray was trying to ween MJ off Propofol and give him other, more traditional sedatives. And, on June 22, 3 days before MJ died, Michael agreed to let Murray to try to get him off Propofol. And on that day Murray gave MJ half the Propofol he had been giving him. And it worked. MJ slept. * On June 23, Murray gave MJ NO Propofol at all, giving him other drugs instead. And, on the day MJ died, the plan was not to give Propofol. It was to go to other sedatives. That's why in the recording,MJ pleads for the Propofol. That's why Murray gave him other drugs instead during the night. * Chernoff says MJ had certain "personality traits." He kept various people in life separate from one another. * Chernoff will present an addiction specialist, who will testify DR. ARNOLD KLEIN ADDICTED MICHAEL JACKSON TO DEMEROL. * Things were so serious 5 days before Michael Jackson died, reps from AEG and others had a meeting at MJ's house and talked about "pulling the plug" on the tour. And subsequently MJ made it clear to Murray -- he needed to sleep or the tour would go down in flames. * Chernoff insists Murray only gave MJ 25 milligrams of Propofol just before MJ died -- and that is not enough to kill him. Chernoff says MJ went to sleep, and Murray checked his pulse -- which was good. Murray then sat and watched and left the room "only when I felt comfortable." This may be the key to the case -- did Murray abandon MJ by leaving the room? * Chernoff says when Murray left the room "there was zero Propofol in his [Michael's] system." Of course, what Chernoff is arguing is that Michael then shot himself up with the fatal dose. * Chernoff came back from break the defense will show the amounts that Dr. Murray's death could not cause Michael's death. * The science will prove there had to be more Propofol delivered to MJ's system after Dr. Murray left the room. *The defense says MJ's stomach content had 4 times the amount of Lorazepam than in his blood, which means Michael would had to swallow the drug himself, after Murray left the room. | |
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