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Jackson Sought Out Anesthesia (271 Comments)

Michael Jackson made the rounds at L.A. doctors' offices, often getting anesthesia for minor outpatient procedures -- procedures that did not require anesthesia. Medical sources say Jackson would get cosmetic surgery, collagen injections, Botox and acne treatment for which he would often be put under or sedated, even when it was not medically ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/michael-jackson-sought-out-anesthesia/


Sarah Palin a Quitter? You Betcha! (349 Comments)

Failed vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin sure likes to finish what she starts ... she just announced she's stepping down as Governor of Alaska later this month. Palin also said she won't seek a second term in 2010 -- Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell is set to take her place. It's not clear exactly why she's turning her back on the citizens ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/sarah-palin-quitter/


Zac Efron Comes Up Short (26 Comments)

The Rachel for men is dead. Zac Efron has finally cut his wispy, banged, accidentally/on purpose messy, gelled man-shag. That noise you hear is the sound of millions of tween girls (and some boys) screaming in the streets. See Also Zac Efron's Muffin Top ...

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Lloyd's of London -- Overdose Clause? (89 Comments)

A spokesperson for Lloyd's of London tells us she's never heard of a case where her company has insured someone for a drug overdose. AEG, the company that was promoting Jackson's London concerts, claimed yesterday the policy it took out from Lloyd's did not cover death from natural causes but did cover overdoses. Louise Shield -- the head of ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/lloyds-of-london-overdose-clause/


Jack -- A Shining Star at Yankee Stadium (21 Comments)

Jack Nicholson proved how crazy he is for his favorite baseball team, by reprising his infamous character from "The Shining" on the Jumbotron at the new Yankee Stadium yesterday. Unfortunately the Yankees lost 8-4 to the Mariners. Redrum. See Also Jack Wants Payback -- Sues Ex Studio Head ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/jack-a-shining-star-at-yankee-stadium/


Random Drawing for MJ Memorial Tickets (165 Comments)

Michael Jackson's memorial service will be held at two separate venues on Tuesday morning -- the main event will be at the Staples Center and a simulcast will play at the Nokia Theatre. A lottery has been set up for fans to obtain the free tickets -- and they can sign up for the random drawing on the Staples Center website ... good luck logging on. ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/aeg-random-drawing-for-mj-memorial-tix/


AEG -- MJ Concert Insurance Covered Overdose (209 Comments)

AEG took out a hefty insurance policy in case Michael Jackson's 50 London concerts fell through -- turns out the policy covered an MJ overdose. AEG's chief executive Randy Phillips said the $17.5 million insurance policy from Lloyd's of London didn't cover a death from natural causes. Phillips said the policy would still fall short of the money ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/aeg-mj-concert-insurance-covered-overdose/


Brad Pitt: With Friends Like You... (116 Comments)

Brad Pitt's bike broke down yesterday -- so he hopped a ride with some photogs (not us) so he could get to a very important meeting. Now here's the rub -- he didn't want to be filmed even though he was in a car full of pappers. See Also Brad Pitt -- Saved by the Paparazzi ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/brad-pitt-with-friends-like-you/


Debbie Rowe -- Out to Pasture (356 Comments)

Debbie Rowe may not have Michael Jackson's children under her care, but she was spotted tending to her horses on her ranch yesterday. The 50-year-old says she will fight for custody and submit to a DNA test to prove she is the biological mother of her two kids with Michael Jackson. See Also Debbie Rowe to Fight for Custody ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/debbie-rowe-put-out-to-pasture/


Top Prosecutors Hunting for Jackson Rx (57 Comments)

California State Attorney General Jerry Brown has launched an investigation into the prescribing practices of Michael Jackson's doctors. Brown says his office will help the LAPD track the controlled substances that made their way to Jackson. The State's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement will be combing files. It's the same method Brown used to track ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/top-prosecutors-hunting-for-jackson-rx/


TMZ Photog Seals Ron Artest/Lakers Deal (12 Comments)

Ron Artest is officially a Los Angeles Laker -- this according to a verbal commitment he made with a TMZ photographer outside of a club at 1 AM this morning. It's reported the Lakers have offered Ron $18.7 million for three years or $33.5 million for five years -- so we'll gladly take our 20% fee once ink hits paper. You're welcome, L.A. See ...

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Cop: Gary Coleman's Wife Dropped F-Bomb on Me (73 Comments)

Gary Colemen's wife has a dirty, filthy, foul mouth -- this according to the police report filed after she was busted for domestic violence and disorderly conduct. The doc says Shannon Price locked Gary out of his house in Utah on Wednesday night, then proceeded to destroy everything in his bedroom. When cops arrived at the scene, Shannon "yelled ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/gary-colemans-wife-shannon-rice-domestic-violence/


Singer Evelyn 'Champagne' King: 'Memba Her?! (18 Comments)

In the '70s and '80s, Evelyn "Champagne" King became famous for disco hits like "Shame" and "Love Come Down." Guess what she looks like now! ...

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Gary Dourdan -- Mouth-to-Mouth Infatuation (7 Comments)

Former "CSI" star Gary Dourdan nearly sucked the life out of his girlfriend Maria del Alamo in Ibiza, Spain the other day. The Ugly Truth: She's not pressing charges. See Also Gary Dourdan Has the Last Laugh Blunt Throws Dourdan a Bone at Naked Boat Party ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/gary-dourdan-mouth-to-mouth-infatuation/


Jackson Family Reps: Memorial Service at Staples (302 Comments)

AEG and reps for the Jackson family just announced a memorial service for Michael Jackson will take place at the Staples Center on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. 11,000 tickets will be distributed free of charge to the general public -- a press conference will be held tomorrow morning to address the situation further. ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/jackson-family-reps-memorial-service-at-staples/


Michael Jackson -- Who Gets What (200 Comments)

We've learned who's getting what in Michael Jackson's trust. Here's how it breaks down. Katherine Jackson will get 40% of the assets. Michael's 3 kids will get another 40%. And the remaining 20% goes to several children's charities. We're told the charities have not been designated yet and are not specified in the trust. We've also learned the ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/michael-jackson-who-gets-what/


Michael Jackson's $25,000 Custom Casket (581 Comments)

A $25,000, solid bronze, 14-karat gold plated, custom casket has been ordered for Michael Jackson. The casket -- ordered last night from Batesville Casket Company -- is called a Promethean and will feature a flame blue velvet interior and a hand-polished, mirror finish. This is the same casket used to bury James Brown... and is extremely rare. ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/michael-jacksons-25-000-custom-casket/


Brad Pitt -- Saved by the Paparazzi (57 Comments)

Brad Pitt's worst nightmares came true today in Los Angeles: His motorcycle broke down AND he had to get rescued by a pap that was following him. Hopefully, Angelina won't yell at him for being late for dinner. See Also Brad to Mel -- 'Thanks Sugar T*ts!' ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/brad-pitt-saved-by-the-paparazzi/


Jackson Doctor: I'm the Best Doc I Can Be (94 Comments)

Dr. Arnold Klein, Michael Jackson's longtime dermatologist and friend, spoke to photogs outside his home this morning about Jackson and buzz about him in the media. The LAPD wants to speak with Klein about drugs and Michael. Klein said, "There are no allegations about me. I guarantee it." There are also reports that he's the biological father of ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/michael-jackson-arnold-klein-video/


Barbi Twins -- We Need More Protection (130 Comments)

One of the Barbi Twins claims her neighbor has been selling her out to known stalkers -- and she's filed papers for a restraining order. Shane Barbi claims 45-year-old Alyssa Silver is a "sycophant who is jealous" of the twins' fame. The docs claim Silver has been "going to people she knows are suspected stalkers and troublesome to the Twins ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/barbi-twins-we-need-more-protection/


Michael Jackson Funeral Plans (193 Comments)

So finally we have something firm on Michael Jackson. On Tuesday morning a motorcade will go from Forest Lawn Mortuary in L.A. to the Staples Center complex in downtown Los Angeles where the public memorial will be held. We're told the family still hasn't decided whether the memorial will be at the Staples Center or the smaller Nokia Theatre. A ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/michael-jackson-funeral-plans/


Jackson Tour Video -- The Final Rehearsals (480 Comments)

Over a minute of footage from Michael Jackson's tour rehearsal -- taken just two days before he died -- has been released by AEG, showing the legend rocking out to his song "They Don't Care About Us." See Also Concert Rehearsal Photos Michael Jackson Funeral ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/michael-jackson-tour-rehearsal-video/


RiRi Breaks Law -- Think Before You Ink! (72 Comments)

Rihanna picked up a tattoo needle last night at a parlor in NYC -- which would be totally fun and cool, if it wasn't also incredibly illegal. We're told RiRi tattooed three of East Side Ink's artists with umbrellas and the letter R. None of her pet projects cared that she didn't have a license -- but the NYC Law Department does. They say Rihanna ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/rihanna-tattoo-illegal-video/


Debbie Rowe to Fight for Custody (875 Comments)

Debbie Rowe will fight for custody of Paris and Michael Jr., the children born during her marriage to Michael Jackson -- this, according to NBC 4 in Los Angeles. According to the NBC 4 website, Rowe said during a 90-minute phone conversation, "I want my children." Rowe says she will seek a restraining order to keep Joe Jackson away from the ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/debbie-rowe-to-fight-for-custody/


Court Goes After Reporter in Rihanna Case (37 Comments)

Legal documents have been filed asking a judge to hold a reporter in the Chris Brown case in contempt of court. According to docs filed with the court, Russell Alan Wetanson runs a website that posted video of interviews in the hallway outside the courtroom where Chris Brown pled guilty to felony assault -- court rules prohibit such taping. ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/court-goes-after-reporter-in-rihanna-case/


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