According to reports, Courtney Love was diagnosed by her doctor with malnutrition a couple of weeks ago. The singer said “He gave me a massive shot of vitamins and told me to start eating. I know I’ve got too skinny. I know I need to sort it out.” There’s nothing to sort out if you would just put food in your mouth. Courtney is currently carrying 116 pounds on her 5’10 frame and blames the weight loss on worrying about the missing millions from her late husband’s estate. She’s bound to put the weight back on anyway. She’s done it before. Are we sure malnutrition isn’t just code for something else?
Michael Jackson wanted to adopt “Octomum” Nadya Suleman’s eight babies, according to her publicist.
Victor Munoz said he received three calls from Jackson’s people, who claimed the star wanted to adopt the children as playmates for his six-year-old son Prince Michael II, who is also known as Blanket.
It is claimed Jackson said: “Blanket would love to have more siblings. I could take care of all the babies. They could live with me and wouldn’t need for anything. They would have a bright future. I want to take care of Nadya. She will be happy and won’t have to worry about caring for her children anymore.”
Munoz said: “When Michael called I thought it was a joke at first. He said he could take care of the children if Nadya couldn’t. It was creepy. He was basically offering to buy the children. I was a bit shocked.”
Sacha Baron Cohen’s character Bruno has branded superstar singer Madonna as a “transsexual child catcher”.
The character has insulted a number of celebrities as he travels the world promoting new film Bruno.
It is claimed Cohen, 37, had fallen out with Madonna, 50, over the film.
He said: “Ich divide Madonna into ze following eras: Puppy Fat (Like Ein Virgin), Skanky Marilyn (True Blue), Tzitzen Out (Vogue, Erotica), Total Scheisse (the 90s), und her current, Transsexual Child Catcher.”
During the film, Austrian fashion designer Bruno adopts a baby from Africa and names the child O.J. and claims the baby is a fashion accessory.
He is making a clear reference to Madonna’s adoption of Malawian children David and Mercy.
The Filipino prisoners, most famous for their YouTube video of ‘Thriller’, paid tribute to their idol, late singer Michael Jackson in another video which was uploaded this past Saturday. The 1,500 dancing inmates at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) practiced for nine consecutive hours on Friday night to Saturday morning and only took breaks to eat or when it rained. Now that is what I call dedication! Did they not sleep? The tribute video they made is just as entertaining to watch as any of their other videos and a very touching way to commemorate the late King of Pop.
An American porn star has paid $18,000 for a cameo role in US sitcom Ugly Betty.
Michael Lucas, 37, is the director and CEO of Lucas Films, one of America’s largest gay-adult-film companies.
He won the walk-on role on the sitcom starring America Ferrara and Michael Urie, pictured, at a charity auction to raise money for the Stonewall Community Foundation.
Lucas said: "I paid $18,000 for the opportunity, and this is a chance for adult stars to step out of their box.
"My appearance will also show American audiences that there is no reason a porn star can’t appear on national television."
An anaesthesia drug so powerful it can affect the heart was reportedly found at Michael Jackson’s home.
The drug Propofol is used for surgeries and is only available to medical personnel.
But reportedly the drug was found at the late singer’s Los Angeles house after a police search.
It has also been reported the drug Lidocaine was found near Jackson’s body – and it is said to be used to reduce the pain caused by Propofol.
It comes after nurse Cherilyn Lee revealed Jackson begged her for the drug Diprivan, the brand name for Propofol. She claimed he wanted it to help him sleep but she refused.
One of the major side-effects of Propofol is cardiac arrest if it is taken with narcotic painkillers.
It could even stop someone’s heart on its own, it is claimed.
If a doctor facilitated it for Jackson, and it caused his death, they could be prosecuted for manslaughter, sources say.
“There is no conceivable way this drug can be properly prescribed for home use,” the sources said.
Michael Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe is being snubbed in her attempts to talk to the Jackson family, it was claimed last night.
Rowe - the mother of Jacko’s two eldest children - has left “multiple messages” for the family since the King of Pop’s death.
But friends say that so far none of the messages have been returned, with some convinced that they fear she will attempt to fight for custody.
“We’ve been trying to reach them at different numbers,” says Marc Schaffel, a former Jackson business associate who’s close with Rowe.
“But we don’t know if who we’ve been leaving messages with have gotten the messages.”
Rowe is the legal parent of Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11. Jackson’s third child, Blanket, 7, was born to an unnamed surrogate.
But the children’s grandmother, Katherine Jackson, was granted temporary guardianship on Monday after filing a petition in Los Angeles Probate Court.
In the 22-page document, Katherine claims the kids “have no relationship with their biological mother” and “have a long established relationship” with her since Michael’s death.
“In all fairness I wouldn’t say they are avoiding her,” Schaffel says, adding that Rowe usually contacts the family through Jackson’s business office.
“Our understanding, though, is that the Jackson family does want to have contact with Debbie.”
Schaffel says there were “several reasons” why Rowe reached out, including wanting “to offer her input into a venue where they could have a public memorial.”
“Debbie was absolutely devastated by Michael’s death,” he says. “They had an incredible bond and friendship even prior to the marriage. Debbie was a very good friend to Michael during all those years.”
While Schaffel won’t comment on whether Rowe has had contact with the kids the past few he added: “Debbie understands it’s a very difficult time for everybody involved, including the children,” he says.
“I think everybody involved would say they want to see the children have no more disruption in their life until their father has been put to rest.”
Michael Jackson’s chimpanzee pal Bubbles could be set for a glittering career after Michael’s death, it has been claimed.
Michael recently passed away aged 50 and he rescued the monkey in 1985 from a cancer research centre. The duo were regularly seen out together in matching outfits.
Bubbles was moved to a sanctuary six years ago after he became too aggressive. However his owner Bob Dunn has revealed the interest in the monkey has been high.
He said: “There’s a lot of interest. Bubbles has led an interesting life. There’s lots to say.”
Bob added that Bubbles would be upset if he knew he would never see Michael again following is death.
He added: “Bubbles and Michael were close friends and playmates. Their bond was unique. Bubbles missed him when they parted and will miss him now.
“Chimpanzees remember people and stuff. The last time Michael visited Bubbles recognised him.”
Spector would probably not avail himself of his instrument privileges, said his wife Rachelle Spector. “He has not requested an instrument, and I doubt if he will,” she said.
He was, however, seeking an I-Pod. “He wants a TV and an I-Pod or something like that for listening to music,” she said, adding, “And he would like to be able to receive e-mail.”
Spector was transferred from an intake centre in Kern County to the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison at Corcoran, where older prisoners and those with substance problems are held. Some are reported to play music. Spector is a medium-security prisoner.
Rachelle reportedly wrote a letter complaining about the Kern facility and alleging Spector had been forced to sleep naked on the floor for two nights and eat out of a bowl with his hands. The California Department of Corrections denied the allegation, saying it would be in violation of the law and its policies.
Spector, 69, has a 19-year prison term after being convicted of the second-degree murder of Lana Clarkson at his Hollywood mansion in 2003.
Harry Potter star Rupert Grint had admitted filming a kissing scene with Emma Watson was like kissing his sister.
Rupert, 20, plays the role of Ron Weasley in the hit film series and he had to film the scene with Emma, 19, in new film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
He said: “The hardest thing for me are intimate scenes. Last week I filmed the long-awaited kissing scene with Emma Watson for Half-Blood Prince. Kissing her was always going to be strange.
“We’ve known each other for 10 years so it was a bit like kissing my sister.
“We were both determined to get it right the first time, but our first try was a disaster because we both felt so self-conscious we couldn’t stop laughing. It took five takes in all.”
Rupert admitted he often worries that his career might come to an end when Harry Potter finishes in 2011.
He said: “It’s always at the back of my mind that acting might come to an end for me when Harry Potter finishes.
“I don’t know if I’m good enough to have a long career. I’ve got a bit of an inferiority complex about my acting. My self-esteem is quite low in that sense.”
The actor also said that he isn’t the type of person to go off the rails, despite acting in the film for half his life.
He said: “That was never going to happen to me. Filming Potter is so intensive it doesn’t leave much time for going off the rails. It doesn’t mean that I can’t let my hair down from time to time.
“I never get completely out of my head but I can put away quite a few [drinks]. But I’m aware, especially at premiere parties, that I can’t afford to be seen falling on pavements.
Michael Jackson could be buried at his Neverland ranch, according to US reports.
His family is eyeing the sprawling estate as a possible burial site for the star, who died on Thursday.
“The family is considering all the options right now to try to make the most money off of Jackson’s estate,” a source close to the pop icon’s relatives told a US newspaper.
It follows reports that the California ranch could become a Graceland-like mecca for his fans.
Jacko bought the Santa Barbara property in 1987 for about US$30 million.
Today, it is worth a reported US$100 million.
Meanwhile, the Jackson family is said to be planning a wake for Tuesday night and burial on Wednesday, the source said.
But the singer’s father, Joe, insisted on Sunday night that no decisions on arrangements have been made, the New York Post reports.
America’s Got Talent heated up as a dancer caught on fire.
Dancers Sky and Vlad failed to impress judges Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and David Hasselhoff after they needed to be saved by members of the stage crew with fire extinguishers.
Sky did a handstand in a circle of fire before bending backwards into a bridge position.
When flames licked the side of her head, her hair caught on fire and she fell to the floor.
Emergency crew then rushed on stage to put the fire out.
Judge David Hasselhoff told the pair they had burned their chances of getting through to the next round.
He said: “Are you ok? Your hair was on fire there - you know that?
Michael Jackson’s chimpanzee pal Bubbles could be set for a glittering career after Michael’s death, it has been claimed.
Michael recently passed away aged 50 and he rescued the monkey in 1985 from a cancer research centre. The duo were regularly seen out together in matching outfits.
Bubbles was moved to a sanctuary six years ago after he became too aggressive. However his owner Bob Dunn has revealed the interest in the monkey has been high.
He said: “There’s a lot of interest. Bubbles has led an interesting life. There’s lots to say.”
Bob added that Bubbles would be upset if he knew he would never see Michael again following is death.
He added: “Bubbles and Michael were close friends and playmates. Their bond was unique. Bubbles missed him when they parted and will miss him now.
“Chimpanzees remember people and stuff. The last time Michael visited Bubbles recognised him.”
Amy Winehouse might be going on a permanent vacation. The drug addicted singer turned alcoholic is positive that she wants to make her vacation spot of St. Lucia her home. A source close to Wino shared “Amy loves St. Lucia and never wants to leave. She thinks the island has done her the world of good and she’s writing more than ever.” St. Lucian officials have also confirmed that Wino has applied to become a permanent resident of the Caribbean island. It’s a very smart move as, by spending less than 183 days in the UK, Wino will be eligible to register as a tax exile, saving money from the ongoing sales of her Grammy-award winning album ‘Back to Black’.
Jerry Springer has said his infamous chat show has brought down western civilisation.
The star, who has hosted The Jerry Springer Show for nearly 20 years said he couldn’t believe it lasted so long.
He said: "I apologise. We’ve been doing the show for 19 years now and I’m really sorry for that. What’s happening now is that we’re starting to get the kids from the original guests on and they were told not to procreate.
"So it’s horrible."
Speaking about his first ever show he added: "No one had any idea that it would last all these years but, that was pretty pathetic and it’s not as if I’ve got any better, it’s still awful. The show, I love doing it, it’s fun but it’s brought down Western civilisation."
A desperate man told an emergency responder Michael Jackson was unconscious and had stopped breathing in a dramatic 911 call made from the King of Pop’s home.
The unidentified caller told the operator Jackson’s personal doctor – named in reports as Dr Conrad Murray – was on the scene and was the only witness to the incident.
In the tape, released a day after Jackson’s death, the man says: “I need an ambulance as soon as possible. We have a gentleman here who needs help and who is not breathing and we’re trying to pump him but he’s not…
In the call, made at 12.21pm local time on Wednesday, he tells the operator: “Yes, he’s not breathing sir.”
Asked if Jackson was conscious, he replies: “No, he’s not conscious.”
He says Jackson is on a bed and is told to put him on the floor for CPR.
The man says: “We have a personal doctor here with him.”
But he adds: “He’s not responding to anything. He’s not responding to CPR or anything.”
The operator asks if anyone saw what happened to Jackson and the man replies: “No, just the doctor. The doctor’s been the only one here.”
The operator asks: “OK, so did the doctor see what happened?”
The man is then heard asking the doctor: “Did you see what happened?”
There is some background noise before the man urges the operator: “Sir, please, if you can please….”
He tells the operator: “He’s pumping, pumping his chest but he’s not responding to anything.”
The operator reassures him: “OK, we’re on our way.”
The famous gossip blogger who was beat up by the Black Eyed Peas’ manager and will.i.am recently has apparently struck back with a lawsuit filled against manager Polo Molina. Perez Hilton’s lawyer stated the following regarding the case from which the blogger hopes to extract at least twenty-five thousand dollars in damages: “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.” It seems that Perez Hilton managed to get a neat little fundraiser going for his activities. Without wanting it, Polo Molina probably just supported gossip blogging.
Peter Andre’s estranged wife doesn’t seem to be mellowing down with the release of her inner beast lately. Just recently she got together with riding instructor Andrew Gould for private lessons. This is the same man who was seen flirting with Katie Price just days before Peter Andre decided it’s time to go. A source said the following about Katie Price and Andrew Gould: “Andrew has weathered the storm over these allegations. I suppose they felt it was OK to be together in public again. They’re good friends.” Of course they’re good friends… they’re always good friends just before they break-up or one gets tired of the other. Strange that, despite all of this, Peter Andre still hasn’t got a divorce… yet.
Tickets for Michael Jackson’s London shows are still being offered on an auction site hours after his death.
The 50-year-old star died suddenly in LA after reportedly suffering a heart attack. Fans around the world have been paying tribute to the King of Pop and celebrities have been posting messages on Twitter.
Jackson was scheduled to play 50 dates at London’s O2 Arena later this year and tickets were still on sale on auction site eBay almost 24 hours after his death.
It is claimed that all fans who bought tickets directly through AEG Live will receive refunds for the tickets.
However, there are also reports that AEG Live only had insurance against cancellation of the first 10 shows, leaving fans unsure if they will be reimbursed for the remaining 40 dates.
Naomi Campbell’s Russian tycoon boyfriend has reportedly spent £10m on basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal’s Miami Beach mansion.
The British supermodel’s beau Vladislav Doronin is the new owner of the sporting hero’s waterfront home, on the celebrity-studded Star Island.
After an initial price tag of £21m failed to attract interest for the exclusive 2.5-acre estate, O’Neal had dropped the price to £14m. But he was forced to slash the sum further to attract buyers.
Doronin, who is regularly spotted holidaying in Miami with his London-born girlfriend, already owns a luxury beach condo nearby, but it’s thought he wanted a bigger home there.
After many a rumors flying about in regards to Michael Jackson having died of a heart attack last night it has, sadly, finally been confirmed that the singer did indeed succumb to the reaper after a fatal heart attack last night. Frank DiLeo, Michael Jackson’s manager, had the following to say in regards to the pop legend’s passing: “It’s a very sad day for all of us. It’s such a terrible shame. He was my friend. The kids are very upset, but they are fine.” Skipping the sheer lack of sense that statement utterly refuses to make, it is a real pity what has happened to Michael Jackson. He will be missed, but most assuredly his music will help him live on in all of his fans’ hearts.
Angelina Jolie is reportedly furious that Transformers star Megan Fox is being lined up to replace her in another Tomb Raider film.
Angelina, 34, played the lead role of Lara Croft in the two Tomb Raider films, and it is now claimed a prequel is in the works, which will focus on Lara’s younger days.
However, reports claim movie bosses will replace Angelina with younger actress Megan, 23, who is 11 years her junior.
A source said: “Angie was intent on reprising her role. She feels it’s something she helped define and feels robbed that it looks likely to be handed to someone whom she considers less capable than her.”
It is claimed Angelina isn’t a fan of Megan’s film Transformers and is said to be unhappy with the constant comparisons between them.
The source added: “Angie isn’t a fan of the Transformers films and believes Megan won’t do the Lara Croft character justice. She’s also annoyed because she thinks Megan copies everything from her, from her tattoos to her style.”
The pop legend’s costumes for his upcoming shows this summer will apparently be laden with many, many Swarovski crystals of different shapes, sizes and colors… three hundred thousand of them, to be exact. Their total value is apparently around one and a half million dollars and Nadja Swarovksi commented the following on Michael Jackson’s stage wardrobe: “As the King of Pop it is only natural for him to be crowned in crystal.” True, true… for it is the crown jewels that make a king in our times, not his kingdom or the way he rules, isn’t it?
Stephen Baldwin has reportedly left the U.S. version of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
The Usual Suspects star, the youngest of the Baldwin brothers, had been a strong contender in the Costa Rican jungle.
Baldwin was one of five contestants remaining for the final week of the trial, and former model Janice Dickinson had tipped the actor to win, following her eviction on Thursday.
During his stay in the camp, Baldwin - a born-again Christian - regularly preached to fellow contestants and even held a baptism in a nearby river for The Hills star Spencer Pratt.
Details of his departure were not immediately available but according to U.S. reports last week, the actor’s home in Rockland County, New York - a 1.4-acre property - had been foreclosed upon and was set to be publicly auctioned.
Filings revealed that Baldwin and his wife, Kennya, defaulted on over $800,000 in payments to their mortgage holders.
While returning from a wedding he attended, Jack Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne’s son, was apparently attacked by two men. It seems the presenter was pretty drunk at the time as can be deduced from his twitter posts of the following day: “went to mike and beans wedding and had a great time. came home and got jumped in the street. man i f***ing love london sometimes!”, “knuckles hurt today. its the good hurt. i think it means i hit them harder then they hit me.” Right… so that’s what London is like. It seems that Ozzy Osbourne has taught his son well about handling himself when being drunk and assaulted… either that or Jack Osbourne might have battled two shadows and found that walls and concrete don’t go too well with knuckle contact.
Porn mogul Larry Flynt has been rushed to hospital in Los Angeles, according to US reports.
The Hustler kingpin – who was played by Woody Harrelson in the 1996 film The People vs Larry Flynt – was reportedly taken to the emergency room in his own car after complaining of pains.
The 66-year-old is paralysed from the waist down as a result of a 1978 assassination attempt.
He is head of Larry Flynt Publications, which began with the publication of Hustler magazine and now includes adult internet sites, videos, shops and strip clubs. The company is reported to bring in $300m a year in revenue.
Flynt has been married five times and is father to five children. His married current wife Elizabeth Berrios in 1998.
Golfing legend Tiger Woods admits he still turns to his dad for advice – three years after he died.
Woods says that dad Earl was such a huge influence for him he can still hear his words ringing at key moments in his life.
“My dad’s advice to me was to simplify. Even today, when I’m struggling with my game, I can still hear him say, ‘Pick a spot and just hit it’,” he revealed.
“When I’m making adjustments during a round, I know some of the television commentators theorise that I’m changing this or moving that, but really what I’m doing is listening to Pop.”
The singer has apparently been offered a part in a movie set during World War II and called “The Yellow Star of Sophia and Eton”. The National Ledger’s website contains the following info on Britney Spears’ new acting gig: “If she accepts the role, Britney will reportedly play the main role of Sophia LaMont, who creates a time machine and travels back to World War II where she meets a Jewish man called Eton at a concentration camp.” Wow… a main part! They must have a very good budget for that movie if they’re willing to waste… spend it on Britney Spears for the main role. Still, the character might be a bit out of her reach from what the initial plan looks like.
