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The lyric is the opening line to the famous Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five song "New York, New York."

The following messages have been left by various celebrities on their Twitters since the death of DJ AM.

John Mayer: In complete shock.

Lindsay Lohan: i can't believe this.. i'm in shock. why? why? r.i.p. adam.

Alyssa Milano: May you rest in peace, Adam. You touched many with your light and will be missed like crazy.

Ryan Seacrest: So sad the hear about adam. a very kind and generous guy.

Dr. Drew: I lack the words to describe my feelings.

Ashton Kutcher: much love to my boy AM.

Soliel Moon Frye: Thank you for bringing so much music and inspiration to peoples lives. Rip Dj Am.

"American Idol" loser Constantine Maroulis claims he got punched by a "drunk" non-fan at a party Wednesday night -- but only 'cause he didn't see it coming!

The whole thing went down at an event in NYC -- in which some dude reportedly punched, pushed and kicked the crap out of the "Idol" reject-turned-Tony reject until security arrived to break it up.

Later that night, CM went to his Twitter page and posted the following message:

"Haha I'm FINE! Some drunk dude tackled me in the middle of the concert and jumped on me

Broke up quick, didn't even know him. Or throw one punch. I don't mind a fight ... but only when its fair and I'm lookin."

According to the New York Daily News, the fight began after Constantine and the other dude argued about Paula Abdul leaving "Idol" -- but so far Maroulis hasn't Twittered anything about that.

Shanna Moakler is throwing down the gauntlet over allegations made by her ex-husband, Travis Barker, scoffing at his claim that she has an uncle who's a sex offender.

Long story short -- Travis accused Shanna of endangering the lives of their kids by letting them hang around her sex offender uncle. One problem -- Shanna doesn't have an uncle ... so she says today.

She tells us, "I don't have a uncle, second, I would NEVER endanger the lives of my children, I find making public spectacles humiliating not just for our children but for our entire families."

Interesting, because yesterday Shanna said on her Twitter she and her uncle were planning on suing.'

There's nothing more vicious than an old-fashioned Twitter fight -- which is exactly what just broke out between Larry King and his handlers at CNN.

Larry's wife Shawn says CNN asked him to stop posting details from his personal life on KingsThings -- his official Twitter account -- interesting personal stuff like him and Ryan Seacrest arguing over who's gonna pay for dinner.

So King let his rebellious side shine and started his own personal account -- then immediately let his non-rebellious side shine by naming it ShawnKingsHubby.

That'll show 'em who wears the pants around there.

Shaquille O'Neal's wife Shaunie was taken to the ER yesterday after a teenager slammed "full speed" into her car -- which was en route to the airport.

Police confirm to us they responded at 6:18AM Tuesday morning. Shaunie, who Twittered about it, says she's "super sore ... but I'm good."

According to police, three people were taken to Dr. P. Phillips Hospital with only minor injuries.

Shaunie's biggest pain now: Dr. Shaq, who's keeping her on strict bed rest.

The 29-year-old Tweeted, "Love my ladies!!! Wish I could be with them everyday of my life. Laughter is wonderful :)"

With no man in her life, Jess can always turn to women.

Taylor just wrote on her Twitter: "I've been asked to speak at the Staples Center. I cannot be part of the public whoopla. And I cannot guarantee that I would be coherent to say a word. I just don't believe that Michael would want me to share my grief with millions of others. How I feel is between us. Not a public event. I said I wouldn't go to the Staples Center and I certainly don't want to become a part of it. I love him too much."

And, for the record, she also writes she's "not on suicide watch."

Spears' people confirmed that her Twitpic account had been hacked again Saturday, when someone Twittered on her page: "Britney has passed today. It is a sad day for everyone. More news to come."

"My heart ... my mind ... are broken. I loved Michael with all my soul and I can't imagine life without him. We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together. I was packing up my clothes to go to London for his opening when I heard the news. I still can't believe it. I don't want to believe it. It can't be so. He will live in my heart forever but it's not enough. My life feels so empty. I don't think anyone knew how much we loved each other. The purest most giving love I've ever known. Oh God! I'm going to miss him. I can't yet imagine life without him. But I guess with God's help ... I'll learn. I keep looking at the photo he gave me of himself, which says, 'To my true love Elizabeth, I love you forever.' And, I will love HIM forever."

Since news of Michael Jackson's death today, celebrity friends and fans have released the following reactions on their Twitter accounts:

Arnold Schwarzenegger: We lost a great entertainer and a pop icon. My thoughts and prayers go out to Michael Jackson's family, friends and fans.

Diddy: Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!

Samantha Ronson: His music is just as relevant now as it was the day they pressed record, I'm sure it will remain so for generations to come.R.I.P.Mr Jackson.

Dane Cook: I'm dedicating my show 2night to Michael Jackson. THRILLER got me laid. Well... At least thats what I told my friends.

Heidi Montag: the world has suffered a GREAT loss today Michael Jackson my thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fans God bless.

Ice T: Rest In Peace Mike. People can say what they want but you were 100% original. WE will always love , miss & remember your GREATNESS.

John Mayer: Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ. I think we'll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player.

Right before going to bed last night, Perez Hilton and John Mayer shared a heated exchange on, well, Twitter of course.

"From the heart," Mayer writes to Perez, "what you experienced these last 24 hrs is a profound lack of control. You can't blog the world, my friend."

The argument consisted of over a dozen saucy back-and-forth posts. Perez tirelessly defends his honor while Mayer suggests better ways Perez could have handled the situation with Will.I.Am, going as far as to cite rules of the Israeli martial art, Krav Maga.

Here's a taste:

Mayer: Perez Hilton's video statement is so long that by the end of it his cut healed.

Perez: That's real funny! Ha ha! And I'm sure you also think I "deserved" to get hit!

Mayer: I also want to train you in an old martial art called "Never Call A Black Dude a F**got Jitsu."

Perez: Dude, I get it. I GET IT. But it's not f**king funny to me. Karma would be me losing my site and going bankrupt or what have u.

And as if the whole world coming down on the sassy blogger weren't enough, Mayer tops off his beef by calling Perez a "dumb sh*t."

Wow. Who knew John Mayer had it in him?

We take this time out from warm and loving Father's Day sentiments to bring you the following message from Bow Wow, via his Twitter:

"as bad as I wanna say F**K my pops, im not gone think negatively. so happy pops day 2 all da good fathers out there. mine prob drunk sum wur."