Storch Waves Goodbye to His Waterfront Home
The former music producer for Britney Spears, 50 Cent and Mariah Carey continues his legendary fall from grace -- Scott Storch has lost his massive Miami Mansion.
SunTrust Bank took back ownership of the home Storch defaulted on last July, buying it back at an auction on Friday for $5.5 million.
The 10-bedroom, 16-bath home was valued at around $7 million.
The bank had been trying to foreclose on Storch for months, but couldn't because he had declared for bankruptcy (it was recently dismissed).
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Jackson Doc Reaches Out to President Obama
One of the doctors assisting the LAPD in Michael Jackson's death investigation has fired off a letter to President Barack Obama. The topic: To make it tougher for people to obtain "controlled medication."
In the letter, Dr. Susan Essien Etok -- the doc who claims Michael offered her £500,000 to supply him with drugs -- urges the President to consider "harsher punitive measures" for "unethical Doctors" who are willing to hand out strong drugs to anyone with the right amount of money.
Etok also says "no individual Doctor is responsible for Michael's death," then compares the singer's passing to that of Elvis Presley, Heath Ledger and Anna Nicole Smith -- all of whom died with drug cocktails in their system.
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Jackson Doc Self-Prescribed Powerful Drugs
Dr. Arnold Klein, Michael Jackson's friend and doctor, wrote dozens of prescriptions for powerful controlled substances for himself, according to a search warrant obtained by TMZ.
We got hold of the affidavit for the search warrant that allowed the DEA to raid Mickey Fine Pharmacy in Beverly Hills -- the pharmacy Dr. Klein often used to fill prescriptions for Michael Jackson, often using aliases.
According to the affidavit, records show Dr. Klein self-prescribed 27 times from March, 2006 through May, 2009. The prescriptions include "the medications hydrocodone (Vicodin), modafinil (Provigil), diazepam (Valium), and injectable midazolam (Versed). The prescriptions were filled at Mickey Fine Pharmacy in Beverly Hills.
According to California law, "No person shall prescribe, administer, or furnish a controlled substance for himself."
It is not known if Dr. Klein used the prescriptions for himself or possibly for Michael Jackson. We do know Dr. Klein often prescribed to Jackson using various aliases.
Interestingly, the affidavit states Dr. Klein's lawyer told the DEA that his client "has never self-prescribed."
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Mystery Woman in Jenkins Case?
UPDATE: Paulina's agent tells us "There's no way it can be her because on Friday she was doing a fashion show and Saturday she was filming a cooking show." The agent added, "She's grieving the loss of someone she used to love."
UPDATE: The RCMP just completed a press conference and while they say they have identified the mystery woman, they are not revealing her identity. They do not feel she is a public threat nor are they appealing for her to come forward. The RCMP also says she could only be charged as an accessory after the fact to crimes committed in Canada -- not to the murder for which Jenkins was wanted.
UPDATE: Cops are saying despite the manager's claim, Paulina is not the woman they are looking for.
The woman who helped Ryan Jenkins run from authorities was his former fiancee, according to the manager of the motel where he committed suicide.
We showed the manager, Kevin Walker, photos of Paulina Chmielecka, who was in a 3-year relationship with Jenkins until earlier this year -- he says he's "100% sure" the woman who drove Jenkins to the Thunderbird Motel and paid for the room was Paulina.
Ryan and Paulina were engaged, until he called it off several months ago. Friends of the former couple tell us she was very much in love with him, though she moved on to another relationship.
Jackson Tribute -- The Show Will Go On
TMZ has learned Michael Jackson's former manager Ron Weisner has been asked by Jermaine and Katherine Jackson to produce "Michael Jackson: The Tribute" in Vienna Austria on September 26.
Weisner tells TMZ he expects 100,000 people to attend. It will become a TV show. Weisner says he's reached out to some of the biggest stars in the world to perform ... no word yet on who's doing it.
It looked like the show wasn't happening because of a split in the Jackson family, but Weisner says Katherine is now on board and the show will go on.
Katherine released a statement about the tribute show, CLICK HERE to read it.
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Britney's Ex Pleads Not Guilty to Car Attack
Britney Spears' ex paparazzo boyfriend, Adnan Ghalib, has just pled not guilty to striking a process server with his car -- a process server who was trying to give him legal papers in the Britney Spears conservatorship case.
Ghalib was arraigned today at the Van Nuys Courthouse for felony assault with a deadly weapon, hit-and-run and battery.
He's due back in court on September 29.
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Company Wigs Out -- Sues Over M.J. Costumes
A company that makes those ornate powdered wigs for solicitors and barristers in England, claims it has exclusive rights to market Michael Jackson wigs and is suing a costume company that got into the act.
R.H. Smith & Sons has been making those white English wigs for more than a century. In a lawsuit filed in federal court in New York, the company complains Rubie's Costume Company has been sending emails around claiming it's got exclusive worldwide rights to market Jacko wigs, costumes and accessories.
R.H. Smith & Sons begs to differ, claiming it's under license from MJ Licensing LLC to market MJ wigs, costumes and accessories -- and says Rubie's claims to exclusivity has damaged their business.
The company wants an injunction prohibiting Rubie's from pushing the products. They also want Rubie's to contact everyone it's been in touch with claiming rights to the products and correct the error. R.H. also wants damages.
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Michael Jackson's Ongoing Legal Woes
The creditors just keep coming. A law firm that did work for Michael Jackson in connection with the child molestation trial claims the estate still owes money for unpaid fees.
The law firm of Ayscough & Marar was hired by Jackson in 2005 to work on the case and claims Jackson stiffed them to the tune of $200,000.
In a new creditor's claim filed with the probate court, the firm is asking for $31,757.97. The nature of the bill is not specified.
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Cops Search Mayweather's Home after Shooting
Las Vegas police searched the home of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. today after the boxer's car was spotted at the scene of a shooting that occurred last night.
The shooting happened at the Crystal Palace Skating Center sometime yesterday evening -- our law enforcement sources say no one was hurt or injured. We're told cops don't know if Mayweather was actually at the scene at the time of the incident.
According to KVVU, a search warrant was served at Floyd's home today, but it's unclear as to what they were looking for.
Our sources say cops are looking to talk to Floyd to see if he knows anything about what went down.
UPDATE: We just spoke to Floyd Mayweather, Sr., who said his son had nothing to do with the shooting.
Mayweather Sr. tells us he spoke to Floyd about 30 minutes ago. He said cops ransacked his son's home today looking for a gun, but didn't find anything.
Mayweather Sr. said the reason his son's car was at the skating rink last night was because he takes his kids there every Sunday to skate.
Former Kiss Guitarist Is Hotter Than Hell, Sues
Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent has sued the band several times since he left the group back in 1984 -- but this time he's thrown a cable network into the mix.
Vincent is suing the band, along with A&E Television Networks, for using his image without his permission. According to a lawsuit filed earlier this month, Vincent claims his image was used in a DVD boxed set called "Kissology Volume II." In addition to that, Vincent claims his image was used as part of the "roast" episode of A&E's show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels."
Vincent also claims Simmons defamed him on an A&E show called "Private Sessions," though he doesn't specify what defamatory statements were made.
Vincent is seeking unspecified damages.
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Papa Lohan Says Lindsay's House Burglarized
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Michael Lohan called the LAPD this morning to report a break-in at Lindsay Lohan's house -- and it's all on tape. Again.
A source on scene tells TMZ that three men were captured by surveillance video breaking into Lindsay's house in the Hollywood Hills.
Michael Lohan tells TMZ a safe was ripped off the wall and a couple of watches were taken. He believes it's "an inside job" because the people that work for Lindsay failed to turn the alarm on. He says, "I am not going to put up with individuals violating my family. Lindsay is a charitable, generous person that always gives. This is a personal violation and it has got to stop."
We're told Lindsay came home early this morning, around 3:00 AM, discovered the break-in and called her dad.
LAPD officers are on scene right now investigating -- her Mercedes is in the driveway.
Lindsay's house was also broken into back in May. The suspects were captured on surveillance video and left after being presumably scared off by the alarm.
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Ryan Jenkins -- No Remorse
We've learned someone had a chance meeting with accused murderer Ryan Jenkins the night he escaped to Canada, and he was cool, calm and collected.
Law enforcement sources tell us after Jenkins docked his boat but before his short walk to the Canadian border, he had a conversation with someone who had no idea Jenkins was on the run. The person told law enforcement there was "no sign of remorse" and Jenkins acted as if everything were fine.
And law enforcement sources say they have a "reason to believe" Jenkins' parents have been assisting him. One law enforcement source says he believes Ryan enlisted their help before anyone knew that Jasmine Fiore had been murdered and he lied to them. But authorities believe they may still be assisting him.
The parents are divorced and live in separate cities in Canada. They have tremendous financial means. Law enforcement sources say after Ryan became a suspect, his father's plane came in from Honduras -- Ryan's dad developed a resort on an island off Honduras.
Authorities don't know where Jenkins is hiding presently, but they believe he needs the assistance of family and friends.
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Builder to Keyshawn -- Gimme the Damn Money
Retired NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson has caught passes for the Jets, Buccaneers, Cowboys and Panthers ... but now he's been accused of dropping the ball on more than $1 million in payments to a construction company that worked on his house.
Gordon S. Gibson, Inc. has just filed a lien on Keyshawn's Calabasas, CA home, claiming the ESPN broadcaster owes them $1,115,500 for "supervision and construction of the Johnson residence."
According to the docs, Johnson's tab is getting bigger by the minute -- gaining 10% annual interest since January 14.
FYI -- In 2000, Keyshawn signed a $56 million contract with the Bucs.
Heidi Montag -- Miss Universe? Hardly!
Heidi Montag is scheduled to perform at tonight's Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas, but pageant production staffers are taking bets as to whether or not it will actually go down -- because she's just that bad!
Sources tells us pageant peeps are concerned that Heidi just can't pull it off. We're told "she's lip-syncing and can't remember the lyrics" (to her own song!!!), "looks like a trainwreck," and "she can't dance."
But she's got Jesus on her side, so we're sure it will turn out just fine.
UPDATE: From the mouth of Spencer -- "The allegations by certain production staffers saying that Heidi is not going to perform are 100% false. She will perform live tonight and she is an exceptional dancer."
UPDATE 2: A source at NBC, which is airing the pageant, says Heidi isn't as bad as producers were secretly hoping she'd be. We shall see ...
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Michael Jackson's Kids Could Turn Preppy
The home schoolin' days may be over for MJ's kids -- we've learned Katherine Jackson is "seriously considering" sending the golden children to one of the most elite private schools in L.A.
Family sources tell us the Jackson matriarch is talking about enrolling Michael Jr., Paris, and Prince in the Buckley School -- the same place Tito's three kids attended, as well as several other members of the Jackson clan. In fact, Tito's deceased wife, Dee Dee, once served as president of the Buckley Parent's Association.
Our sources say the family has talked to friends and school reps about enrolling the kids.
We're told Grandma Katherine used to show up for different events at the school and just loves the place -- great education, it's close to their Encino home, and it's heavily protected.
Problem is ... the school ain't so easy to get into. Plus, classes start really soon -- as in this Wednesday -- and it's unclear if the kids have even applied yet.
One cautionary note: Paris Hilton attended Buckley as well as ... (gulp) ... Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian.
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Tito Ortiz's Pipe Dreams
Tito Ortiz is used to flexing his massive pipes in the octagon -- but this weekend at the Pomona Fairplex, he was showing off a pipe of a different kind ... the kind you smoke, er, things out of.
Jenna Jameson's babydaddy was given the glass pipe by a lady at one of the vendor tents -- and all he had to do was sign one of her hookahs.
Just what a new father of twins needs!