Celebrity Justice
All Systems Go for Tuesday DNA Reveal

TMZ has confirmed all players are getting in place for the most dramatic moment in the Anna Nicole baby saga, and it will definitely happen Tuesday.

The people who need to be there have booked their tickets. Dr. Michael Baird, the DNA expert from Ohio, has cleared his schedule and will be front and center in a Bahamian court to authenticate his DNA findings. Larry Birkhead will be there, hoping to hear the critical word -- "match." If his DNA matches Dannielynn's, it will almost certainly change everything.

We're told Howard K. Stern has filed no objections since his appeal was rejected last week. The only rub could come in the rather large form of Virgie Arthur, the now universally disliked but omnipresent grandmother of Dannielynn.

One other item -- as we said on Greta's show several days ago, reports that Birkhead has hired a wrongful death lawyer are bogus. The fact is, Birkhead has no legal standing to sue for Anna's death. That would be Dannielynn's deal, and Birkhead doesn't have authority to represent her, at least not yet.

Birkhead has now issued the following statement on his website: "I have not hired or consulted anyone to represent me in a wrongful death suit. That accusation is totally false. The individual that started reporting this 'fact' didn't take the time to contact me or my attorneys to find out the truth. I have not even thought that far as of yet. Paternity first. Everything else next."
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76. To: #40

No Virgie’s lawyer said she wanted full custody even if Larry is the father and he had to retract that statement. You can’t believe everything an attorney says, look at HK$.

Posted at 10:51AM on Apr 7th 2007 by Vickie

77. I would like to join those disagreeing with your Virgie bashing. It is unbelieveable that you would listen to the hate coming from the Howard camp. The fact that he had a drugged up Anna go on ET and spew such hate towards her mother could be, to me at least, be evidence that Anna's death was planned. Was he anticipating a battle over custody of the baby with Anna's mother? Did he want to make sure he had a public record of Anna's so called feelings? Makes me wonder.

Posted at 12:20PM on Apr 7th 2007 by Impartial

78. CONTROL.. Its all about control. My daughter is living the same life and dont even know it. And theres nothing anyone can do about it. Virgie had high standards and did not approve of her daughters lifestyles. Does this make us bad parent? No contrary We are good parents trying to instill morals in our children then they get mixed up with Trash and are lavished with anything they want and they turn to trash. Oh well theyve made there bed! So Virgie I know where your coming from and keep on keeping on. Deep down Anna knew her Momma loved her, but being under HS$$$ mind control she couldnt break free. And no matter what is told they are convinced They are in control of there own lives. When it gets to this point only god can help them.

Posted at 10:47AM on Apr 7th 2007 by shawniepoo

79. Larry is not the golden boy everybody thinks. He says Anna took drugs from a duffle bag while hospitalized, yet did NOTHING, NOTIFIED NOBODY!!! People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. And then theres Virgie, I would not let her watch my dog!!! She is all about the money, not the baby. Being biological should not give her any rights. If she did such a good job raising her own kids, why did Anna leave home and live elsewhere at an early age, and strip on tables. Kids who have a healthy life style just don't do that.
I hope Howard is the father and is able to raise Dannielynn. He is the ONLY ONE that said he would give up any rights to money(the others have not) and most important these were Anna's wishes.

Posted at 8:43AM on Apr 9th 2007 by kelly

80. I ADMIRE GRANDMOTHER VIRGIE'S STRENGTH UNDER FIRE. JUST THINK HOW HARD IT WOULD BE TO SIT AT YOUR DAUGHTER'S FUNERAL AND LISTEN TO THE MAN "THAT IS AT THE VERY LEAST AN ENABLER" (ACCORDING TO JUDGE SIEDLIN) EVEN SPEAK. I WOULD HAVE CLIMBED OVER PEWS TO GET AT HIM AND RANG HIS UGLY NECK. GRANDMOTHER VIRGIE HAS HAD TO ENDURE ALOT AND I HAVE TO ADMIRE HER!

ANYBODY BUT HK$ AND HIS ENTOURAGE OF SNAKES WOULD BE BETTER TO RAISE THAT LITTLE GIRL.

I WILL BELIEVE WE ARE GOING TO HEAR THE RESULTS TUESDAY AFTER WE HEAR THE RESULTS. SURELY, HKS HAS MORE PLANNED TO THWART THE TRUTH.

Posted at 10:49AM on Apr 7th 2007 by MISS MARPLE

81. I concur with #42 FYI,

Virgie Arthur was right all along and tried to warn her daughter as to her dangerous surroundings. She also raised Anna's son Daniel as a little boy. Do you really believe she has no feeling for her own family and she's simply in this for money? It looks like Harvey Levin and co. have bought into the Stern propaganda on this woman. I believe Stern launched that tirade attack on ET by Anna Nicole in direct response to her accusations directed at Stern regarding her grandson's death, and because of outlets like ET and surprisingly TMZ, Virgie is being villified. Luckily most of the readers here seem to have gotten who the true villain is here. Leave this woman alone TMZ. She's been through enough. She's lost a daughter and a grandson and fears for the life of her baby granddaughter. How dare you question her motives in this? Any human being would respond exactly the same way in a case like this. Whatever fallout Virgie and Anna had over the years (probably over drugs), has nothing to do with family and love. You're way out of line here, TMZ.

(second post - had to clean up typos - embarrassed by first post)

Posted at 10:47AM on Apr 7th 2007 by trailrunner

82. 69. I BELIEVE LARRY IS THE BIO FATHER, BUT ANNA WANTED HOWARD TO RAISE DANNIELYNN. IT WOULD BE TOO TRAUMATIC TO RIP HER AWAY FROM HER CURRENT SURROUNDINGS. YOU KNOW THAT BABY HAS BONDED TO HOWARD. BIRKHEAD DIDNT DO A DAMN THING WHEN HE SAW THE "DUFFLE" OF DRUGS IN ANNA'S HOSPITAL ROOM BUT IGNORE IT.

Posted at 10:43AM on Apr 7th 2007 by TYCOBBWANNABE




But whose fault is that Dannielynn doesnt know the other people???? Stern's. You're right about the duffel bag---that was wrong. But if Stern had allowed everyone to visit this child--KNOWING she might some day live with the other people, it would be less traumatic for her...but Stern thought only of Stern, a usual.........he should let that child have all the love she can get!!!! He is selfish

Posted at 10:47AM on Apr 7th 2007 by Dink

83. I don't like Vergie or HKS either. The disrespect Vergie showed for her daughter on the day of her funeral speaks volumes. The only innocent in all of this is the baby girl who will never have a normal childhood thanks to her self absorbed mother.

Posted at 10:47AM on Apr 7th 2007 by susan

84.

We anxiously await good news for you and Danielynn

Hope you and Virgie find peace and a sense of relief when this is all over.

Posted at 10:49AM on Apr 7th 2007 by California Calling

85. About damn time! But, remember, Snidely is known for tricks and dastardly deeds.

Posted at 10:48AM on Apr 7th 2007 by James R.

86. I JUST HOPE THAT BIRKHEAD WILL WORK WITH HOWARD IF THE BABY IS BIRKHEAD...I KNOW THAT HOWARD HEART WILLBE BROKEN AND SO SAD (AGAINAND AGAIN ) ...HOPE BIRKHEAD WILL ALLOW VISITATIONS RIGHTS TO HOWARD.... NOT TO THE ****************EVIL WITCH MOTHER THAT ANNA NICOLE DISLIKED**********. THANK GOD THAT HOWARD HAS HIS SISTER AND BROTHER WITH HIM TO HELP HIM WITH THE BABY AND BOOST HIM UP... THAT'S WHAT I CALL FAMILY....
THE SISTER AND BROTHER HAS EVERY RIGHT TO SAY WHAT THEY PLEASE ONTV . THEY ARE AMERICAN CITIZENS LIKE EVERY BODY ELSE.... i AGREE WITH THE SISTER AND SHE MUST CONTINUE TO TALK ON BEHALF OF HOWARD...... WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU HOWARD EVERYDAY... YOU ARE GOING THRU SO MUCH AND HELL TO THOSE THAT ARE SAYING THAT YOU KILLED ANNA NICOLE AND HER SON. THEY WILL BURN IN HELL.,....

Posted at 10:52AM on Apr 7th 2007 by shirl smith

87. FURTHERMORE; HOW COULD SOMEONE THAT IS SOOOOOOOOO MENTALLY ILL, THAT THEY HAVE TO TAKE MEDICATION BY THE TRUCK LOAD FULL EVEN THINK MUCH LESS DECIDE WHO WOULD BE A GOOD PERSON TO RAISE HER CHILD.

Posted at 10:50AM on Apr 7th 2007 by MISS MARPLE

88. For those of you defending Virgie by giving her the name of "Grandmother" ................ please remember that this is a title by genetics only.

She was hated by Anna Nicole, who clearly stated that she "didn't want that woman touching her daughter".

Virgie hasn't been in the picture in over a decade.

She has NO RIGHTS just because there is a genetic tie. She is only here for the money and to be on tv. I personally think she is disgusting and should get out of the situation and go back to Texas. She got caught on the stand by having to acknowledge her relationship with her "good friend" from "Splash Magazine" ~~~~ the same "good friend" that she didn't know where he lived. She only went to visit Daniel's grave to have pictures taken and money was exchanged and she played dumb. Disgusting!

I wish Dannielynn the very best and I hope Virgie never gets to see her again, as that was Anna's wishes and she obviously has reason to have hated her mother.

Posted at 10:49AM on Apr 7th 2007 by Juli

89. second post - had to clean up typos - embarrassed by first post)

Posted at 10:47AM on Apr 7th 2007 by trailrunner




LOL!!!! >wink

Posted at 10:49AM on Apr 7th 2007 by Dink

90. 67. I concur with #42 FYI,

Virgie Arthur was right all along and tried to warn her daughter to her dangerous surroundings. She also raised Anna's son danie as a little boy. Do you really believe she has not feeling for her family and she's simply in this for money? It looks like Harvey Levin and co. have bough into the Stern propaganda on this woman. I believe Stern launched that tirade attack on ET by Anna Nicole in direct response to her accusations directed at Stern regarding her grandson's death and because of outlets like ET and surprising TMZ, Virgie is being villified. Luckily most of the readers here seem to have gotten who the true villain is here. Leave this woman alone TMZ. She's been through enough. She's lost a daughter and a grandson and fears for the life of her baby granddaughter. How dare you question her motives in this? Any human being would respond exactly the same way in a case like this. Whatever fallout Virgie and Anna had over the years (probably over drugs), that has nothing to do with family and love. You're way out of line here, TMZ.

Posted at 10:41AM on Apr 7th 2007 by trailrunner
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Amen!!! Very well said, as are so many other intelligent comments here. It's good to see people are seeing and thinking clearly rather than be influenced by the Ets and TMZs.

Virgie, you have a lot of support, love and prayers. You deserve respect for your grace under pressure and grief.


Happy Easter!

Posted at 5:23PM on Apr 7th 2007 by pj

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