Looking as if they weren't just the victims of a disgusting extortion plot, Cindy Crawford went on a bike ride in Malibu this afternoon with her husband, Rande Gerber, their two children -- Kaia and Presley -- and two other kids.
You know what they say -- the family that gets extorted together, stays together.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo
Michael Jackson's homicide investigation is taking longer than expected because -- as one law enforcement source connected with the case said -- "We've had bad luck with big cases like OJ in the past, and we don't want to repeat those mistakes."
The source also pointed to the Robert Blake case, which some experts believe was also botched. But the source added, "There is not a problem with the case. Time is on our side. We want to do this right." The L.A. County D.A.'s office and the LAPD are working as a unit to "anticipate defense strategies and prepare for them." The D.A.'s office is actively involved, requesting lots of info from the LAPD.
One of the issues: authorities have keyed in on Applied Pharmacy in Las Vegas -- they want to make sure there are no other pharmacies that sent the Propofol in question to Dr. Conrad Murray.
Another issue: authorities have gone back to their medical experts for more input, as "strategies have changed" in a case they call "very complicated."
As for when the investigation will wrap: now authorities are saying they'd like to end it "before the Christmas holidays".... but that could get pushed to January.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, O.J., Exclusives
In town for the wedding of Philadelphia Phillies star Shane Victorino, Jon Gosselin posed with a few "fans" at the Oceans Beach Bar and Grill in Kihei, HI. while Phils slugger Ryan Howard tore it up on the dance floor.
As the old saying goes -- it's bad luck to see Jon Gosselin before the wedding.
Filed under: Jon & Kate
The company that hawks all things related to Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin and Red Hot Chili Peppers is demanding untold millions from the businesses that are illegally cashing in -- allegedly.
Bravado International Group claims it has the exclusive right to the merchandise of these huge musicians -- dead and alive. Bravado claims Dollar Days International, Alan Shrem and Kennedy-Shrem International are illegally using the names and likenesses of Michael Jackson, Jim Morrison and the other musical luminaries in the sale of shirts, watches, posters, play money and other stuff.
The suit -- filed in federal court in Los Angeles and obtained by TMZ -- makes specific mention of Jackson's most memorable works, including "Thriller" and "Bad."
And speaking of bad, Bravado wants $2 million for each violation.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson
Donna Mills is not a fan of Carrie Prejean.
We caught up with the former "Knots Landing" star outside the Pasadena Playhouse last night where she had some brief but candid remarks about the ousted Miss California USA.
Filed under: Carrie Prejean
The old saying goes: "Time is money" -- and it's not worth Dr. Dre's time to collect the money owed to him by the State of California. 
According to the website for the California State Controller's Office, Dre (real name Andre Young) is owed $132.98 in back wages.
Dre's beats are in such high demand, it would probably cost him more money to try and collect it.
To the guy blocking us from Jennifer Aniston's perfect backside while she was sunbathing in Los Cabos yesterday, we only have one thing to say to you ...
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Jennifer Aniston
Britney Spears took a break from lip-syncing and arm dancing to spend time in Australia with BF Jason Trawick and her two kids, Jayden James and Sean Preston. 
In one year, from cuckoo's nest to Donna Reed. Who'd have thunk it!?!?!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Britney Spears
Sigourney Weaver is named as a defendant in a lawsuit over a business deal gone bad -- even though she didn't do anything wrong ... and the plaintiff even knows it.
We'll spare you the details, but it goes something like this: According to a lawsuit filed yesterday in New York, a guy named Anthony Minuto is suing Vincent Longo and his cosmetics company over a bad investment Minuto made in Longo's company.
Weaver is a small partner in the company, and was named as a defendant -- but Minuto accuses Weaver of no wrongdoing, saying, "Weaver is named a party defendant herein for no reason other than ... she is a minority shareholder of the Corporation and this action seeks declaratory relief against the corporation."
Translation: she's famous.
Minuto wants 25% of the company and is seeking nearly $5 mil in damages.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Marie Osmond has countersued her former agent, claiming he's made "extortionist demands" against her and defamed her as well.
TMZ has obtained the legal papers, filed in the arbitration case between Marie and former manager P. Karl Engemann. Marie wants $2 million from Engemann for the damages she claims he caused her.
The legal docs assert that Engemann "tried to extort Osmond to pay more compensation to him...by defaming and disparaging Osmond to third parties."
Osmond claims Engemann derailed her plan for a talk show by bungling the negotiations. She also says he screwed up her negotiations with "Dancing with the Stars" and her Nutrisystems commercials.
In addition to the $2 mil, Marie wants punitive damages.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Looking as good as Johnny Depp is better than finding Neverland.
Here's the 25-year-old back in 1988 (left) -- and 21 years later, the 46-year-old version in London earlier this year (right).
Go, Johnny, go.
Filed under: Beauty, Johnny Depp
Even Samuel L. Jackson isn't badass enough to handle this nightmare. Some English pet shop owner was busted in an airport in Brazil for trying to smuggle 1,000 LIVE SPIDERS onto an airplane. 
He almost made it too -- dude was arrested on Wednesday right before he boarded his flight back to Europe at Rio de Janeiro's international airport ... when an x-ray of his suitcases revealed he was traveling with an army of illegal 8-legged cargo ... including tarantulas.
He hoped to sell the creepy crawlies once he got home -- but now faces up to a year in jail if convicted of animal trafficking, plus millions in fines.
Filed under: Critters
In the '90s, Vanessa A. Williams became somewhat famous for starring on the original incarnation of "Melrose Place." Guess what she looks like now!
Filed under: TV, Beauty, 'Memba Them?!
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