All posts containing the tag: "protection"
Posted Nov 2nd 2009 2:07PM by TMZ Staff
Brett Favre used to be the king of Green Bay -- before he signed with the Packers' arch rivals -- now the legendary quarterback is using extra security just to get around the bitter town he left.
TMZ has learned the Minnesota Vikings beefed up their security for Favre's super-hyped up return to Lambeau Field yesterday -- even providing a special team of private security officers "specifically assigned" to protect Brett.
We spoke with a Vikings spokesperson who told us, "I can confirm that we did have extra security in place throughout the trip, including at the hotel Saturday night and at the stadium yesterday.
Taking the necessary precautions to protect our players on any road trip is always a priority of the team, and this situation was no exception."
Translation: A lot of people don't like Brett in Green Bay -- the city he played in for 16 years.
The Vikes protected Favre on the field too -- Brett threw 4 TDs as the Vikes crushed the Pack 38-26.
Filed under: Talk Sports, Exclusives
Tags: brett favre, BrettFavre, green bay packers, GreenBayPackers, minnesota vikings, MinnesotaVikings, protection, security
Posted Oct 6th 2009 1:05AM by TMZ Staff
For several weeks, Michael Jackson's tomb at Forest Lawn Memorial Park was under maximum, 'round-the-clock security -- but TMZ has now learned the extra protection has been "scaled back."
Sources tell us the mausoleum that houses Jackson's body was being monitored by a private security firm, hired specifically to protect MJ's grave -- but as of last week, the extra protection was nowhere to be seen.
Sources at Forest Lawn confirm the security change, but insist Jackson's resting place will still be under the constant watch of their guards, 24-hour cameras, alarms, etc.
Reps at the cemetery also mentioned there hasn't been a single suspicious incident since Jackson moved into the neighborhood.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: cemetery, forest lawn, ForestLawn, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, protection, security
Posted Apr 2nd 2009 2:42PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned the attorney for Britney Spears' conservatorship has guaranteed Britney will meet all her obligations on her concert tour -- and he's putting his money where his mouth is.
We've obtained documents showing attorney Andrew Wallet has given his personal assurance -- to the tune of $1.5 million -- that if Britney flakes out, he'll pay up.
The conservatorship made numerous deals for the tour last year, and vendors wanted to make sure those deals would be honored. It's common practice to get what amounts to a bond when the subject of the contract is under a conservatorship.
The document, which was signed by the court on December 22, 2008, also makes American Contractors Indemnity Company a guarantor.
In short, this means that if Britney goes south, Wallet won't have to open his -- the insurance company will take care of it.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears
Tags: britney spears, BritneySpears, conservatorship, court, protection, three million dollars, ThreeMillionDollars, Tour
Posted Feb 25th 2009 3:20PM by TMZ Staff
Just when Hilary Duff thought a police officer was coming to serve and protect her from a crazy paparazzi crush in Beverly Hills yesterday, the dude totally blew her off. And it was hilarious.
Filed under: Hilary Duff
Tags: cops, hilary duff, HilaryDuff, police escort, PoliceEscort, protect, protection, queen on the scene, QueenOnTheScene
