Billy Bob Thorton is six different kinds of crazy/weird, but his daughter appears to be the one with real issues. Amanda Brumfield is the estranged offspring of Thorton.
Blake Lively Wants Gossip Girl Character, Serena van der Woodsen, Killed
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Blake Lively is ready to diva out of “Gossip Girl” and focus on her movie career. Instead of quietly negotiating her way she is going the way of the Heigl Beast and asking for her character to be killed off so she can toss her hair bob her head and snap “Later Bitches!” According to the rumor mill, Blake is tired of all the off-screen drama and her story lines.
Via Showbiz Spy per Heat Magazine:
“She’s tired of working on the show. It was great at the beginning, but she’s started to get bored of her storylines and all the petty fights on set. Nearly all the cast members have had some kind of bust-up. Besides the fact that she gets to work with her boyfriend, Blake wants to leave. Serena’s been the show’s most dramatic character and Blake thinks she deserves a fitting exit,” the source added.
“Execs aren’t convinced they’ll let her go but ideas have been thrown around. Suicide is one, though it’s likely to be an accident. She’s grown up and though she’s grateful to Gossip Girl for giving her the status she’s achieved, it doesn’t fit her future plans,” the source said.
I admittedly haven’t indulged in “Gossip Girl” because I am too busy watching nerd porn (Discovery Channel) or food porn (Nigella’s Kitchen, Top Chef, Good Eats). But I advise against biting the hand that feeds you because this could be your future…
It’s like looking into a crystal ball.
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Janet Jackson Blames Dr. Conrad Murray For Michaels’ Death
November 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
Janet Jackson has kept quiet about the death of her brother Michael for close to five months, but now she breaks her silence and places the blame squarely on Dr. Conrad Murray. In an interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, it comes as no surprise that Janet says she believes Dr. Murray was responsible for her brother’s death, working as Michael’s personal physician and admitting to giving propofol to the late pop icon. Jackson died from acute propofol intoxication, according to the L. A. Coroner’s Office, but Dr. Murray denies responsibility for his death claiming that he neither prescribed or administered anything to Jackson that should have killed him.
Per TMZ:
Janet stated, “He was the one that was administering … I think he is responsible.”
Murray was hired to treat Michael in the months before he died in June of a drug overdose, and is currently the main focus in a manslaughter investigation of the King of Pops death. Police have referred the case to prosecutors to determine if criminal charges should be filed. But Janet feels that in the very least Murray should no longer be allowed to practice medicine. Recounting the morning her brother died, Jackson says she was completely shocked when she learned of her brother’s death.
“I was at my house in New York. You know, another day. Another morning. And I get a call … [my assistant] said, ‘Your brother’s been taken to the hospital. It’s on CNN right now. I called everyone’s. There’s a line busy or — someone wasn’t picking up. I spoke to mother. I spoke to Tito. I spoke to my nephew Austin. I spoke to my sister La Toya. I told them to call me when they got to the hospital. And I remember thinking nobody’s calling me back, so I tried calling again, and that’s how I found out that he was no longer … I couldn’t believe it. It just didn’t ring true to me. It felt like a dream. It’s still so difficult for me to believe. It’s, you know, you have to accept what is. But it’s hard. You have to move on with your life. You have to accept what is and I understand that.”
You can’t administer the drug that killed him and not take some sort of responsibility when he dies from the injection of that drug. His defense is ridiculous. Hippocratic oath states first to ‘do no harm.’ Murray obviously did a lot of harm and should be locked up, not just have his license revoked. Janet Jackson’s full interview will air on ABC Wednesday night.
Despite Reports, ‘Scrubs’ Actor Zach Braff NOT Dead
October 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Despite the dinnertime shrieks of “OMG Zach Braff killed himself! I read it on Twitter!” that you might have heard, the actor is very much alive and well! Reports that the “Scrubs” actor had died of an apparent suicide have been spreading like wild fires yesterday, with the news even being reported on a fake CNN site and becoming a top trending topic on Twitter. The headline of the article said “Beloved Scrubs Actor Found Dead In His Home” and claimed he was found with an empty pill bottle by his side. The news of Braff’s so-called death was first reported on the hoax CNN page, which actually looked quite genuine, while another article appeared claiming that Braff had died while shooting a film in New Zealand. Thankfully, these turned out to be not true. However, if you did a little browsing on the fake CNN page it clearly gave away the hoax – all of the “top stories” on the right hand side were from 2007. Braff posted a video on Monday to his personal Facebook page, disputing the claim and calling out the person behind it.
Per PopEater:
“There was a big Internet rumor today that I was dead … that I OD’d on some pills. It’s not the case, I’m here at ‘Scrubs’ shooting the new ‘Scrubs’ title sequence, which is a little bit like dying, so I guess that was semi-accurate. A couple of inaccuracies you should have noticed when you saw the thing, if you believed it — the dude said I was found in my 32,000 square foot estate in Beverly Hills – but I’m not Oprah! That’s a big house! I just want to say to the douchebag who started this: You win my first ever douche of the day award for making my mom upset!”
Chris Laganella of New Jersey seems to be the lucky winner of that award. He has since removed the fake CNN page post and replaced it with an apology and explanation that I don’t quite understand. Laganella writes that he made the spoof page in 2007 for friends and fellow fans of “Scrubs,” but somehow it was made public without his knowledge.
Per ChrisBox:
“So let’s just clear some stuff up. I did not make this page to intentionally fool everyone on the internet. I didn’t expect it to even be made public. Ever. I’m sorry if I scared everyone out there. Zach, sorry if you got offended by me posting a fake suicide about you on the internet. Your 32,000 square foot house would be pretty empty without you. Thanks for (apparently) taking it lightly, since I haven’t gotten a letter about a lawsuit yet. Just so you know, I’m a huge fan; that’s the only reason I made this page, believe it or not. Also, sorry for upsetting your mother.”
There’s a new one of these fake troll-inspired death rumors every week. I think only school kids are fooled by it any more. Sometimes it’s the oddest celebs, which the pranksters do on purpose to make it more believable. While we’ve debunked this one, its only a matter of time before the next one pops up.
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Celebrity Reactions to the Death of DJ AM, Adam Goldstein
August 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Its with heavy hearts that we must announce the passing of another musical artist. Adam Goldstein, more famously known as DJ AM, was found dead in his New York City apartment on Friday afternoon. The cause of death is still unknown at this time but a source claims drug paraphernalia, such as a pipe commonly used to smoke drugs, and prescription drug bottles were found in the apartment next to his body.
Celebrities are taking to their personal Twitter pages to send out their condolences and thoughts about Goldstein.
Per TMZ:
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.
Heidi Montag: my thoughts and prayers are with DJ AM’s family and friends.
Shanna Moakler: My deepest condolences for DJ AM, you were a great artist and will be severely missed. My thoughts and Prayers to his family and friends.
A friend reportedly arrived at Adam’s apartment to check on him after not hearing from him for a few days, but got no response after knocking on his door. The friend then called the police, who entered and found his body. He was only 36 years old. His last public appearance was this past Sunday at Citi Field in NYC where he threw out the first pitch at a Mets game. He last updated his personal Twitter on Tuesday with a chilling lyric from the opening line to the famous Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five song “New York, New York.”
Per DJ AM’s Twitter:
“New york, new york. Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems.”
Goldstein had previously been battling drug addiction and even had a show on the MTV network to help out those who were struggling with drugs. He was very popular on the celebrity circuit as he was frequently booked for high profile parties and celebrations. Goldstein was once engaged to Nicole Richie and also dated Mandy Moore on and off for several years. A year ago, he suffered severe burns when the Learjet carrying him and Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker crashed near a runway in South Carolina, killing 4 people, heading to California.
Tonight Goldstein was supposed to be deejaying at Rain in Las Vegas, Nevada. No additional details regarding Adam Goldstein’s death have been revealed, as the story is still developing. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to his family and friends during this tragic time.
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‘New Moon’ Nearly Kills Kristen Stewart
August 26, 2009 By 3 Comments
It wasn’t easy shooting “Twilight” sequel “New Moon” for Kristen Stewart. Filming the movie nearly kills her, but its not the fault of the motorcycle stunts; Its when her character Bella has to tell Jacob that she still is in love with her vampire lover Edward.
Per MTV:
“My favorite line in the book is when I have to say to [Jacob], ‘It’s him; it’s always been him!’ Like, I have to say that. Yeah, it killed me, it killed me. Just like everything in our movie, it’s such a heightened version of reality. It’s like, people don’t just break up [in the 'Twilight' films] — they break up and it literally kills you,” Kristen says. “It’s not like you just say, ‘Oh, I’m really depressed and crying.’ Everything is supposed to be a fantasy version of that. So I always had a really hard time figuring out, ‘Am I doing enough? Do I look like I’m going to die?’”
Taylor Lautner, who plays Jacob, agrees with Stewart that this book turned movie is probably the most intimidating and very complicated, stating that there is a lot of heartbreak. And Jacob’s heartbreak isn’t much easier than Bella’s.
Per MTV:
“Edward leaves at the beginning and she goes into this depression, I come to try and bring her out of it. Then I go through my own issues, and then she leaves me. It’s all over the place, and there’s a lot going on and there’s many of those scenes that you described. Well, we call it the break-up scene — but it’s the scene right after she sees me shirtless and I’ve cut off my hair, all different for the first time,” he says. “I have to tell her that we can’t be friends anymore.”
Fans will gain a better understanding of the heartache when the film opens on November 20. Hey Kristen, if its that hard I’m available to step in!
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Phil Spector Guilty of Second Degree Murder Plus Mug Shot
April 14, 2009 By 1 Comment
In case you haven’t already heard, legendary record producer, Phil Spector, has been convicted of second degree murder in the 2003 slaying of actress Lana Clarkson.
Via CNN.com:
“Wearing a black suit with a red tie and pocket square, Spector showed no reaction as the verdict was announced. Now 69, he faces a sentence of 18 years to life in prison when he is sentenced May 29. Asked if he agreed to the sentencing date, Spector quietly answered, ‘Yes.’”
Spector’s current wife, Rachelle was in attendance to hear the verdict but did not comment.
Spector and his attorneys plan to appeal the decision.
What confuses me the most is Phil Spectors mug shot. He looks like a fish on acid who happened to steal Stan Zbornak’s toupee (ten bonus points to the first person who can identify Stan Zbornak).
Spector was first tried for this crime in 2007. That let to a mistrial in which the deadlocked jury favored conviction 10-2.
‘Harry Potter’ Actor’s Killer Found Guilty
March 4, 2009 By 2 Comments
A London jury has convicted Karl Bishop of killing teenage “Harry Potter” actor Rob Knox, who played Marcus Belby in the popular franchise movies. Prosecutors say Bishop killed Rob outside a bar in east London in May. Knox was stabbed five times, once fatally in a main artery, and died in the hospital later that night. All this could have been avoided and Bishop could have been arrested two months before in two missed chances by police. Armed with two kitchen knives and his face ‘screwed up with rage’, he stabbed Rob five times after Knox stepped in to protect his brother, who had been threatened by Bishop. Rob’s parents sobbed and were comforted by friends as the verdicts were delivered.
Per Telegraph:
“As a mother and parent I can never forgive the person responsible for taking my son Robert’s life, or the devastation that has been caused by these actions. You can never comprehend the loss or hurt caused by the death of a child, a child, which was wanted, carried for nine months and encouraged and supported through childhood to a young man. ” said Sally Knox, Robs mother.
“On May 24 2008 the lives of many people changed beyond belief. It was on that day my son, Robert Knox, was taken from this earth. His life was stolen, taken without permission. He was taken in the most cruel way possible.” said Collin Knox, Robs father.”
Bishop had reportedly sought the confrontation because he was furious that the actor had stood up to him a week earlier when he went to the bar aggressively demanding to know who had taken his phone and spoiling for a fight. Before leaving that night, he made a chilling prediction: ‘I’m going to come back next week and someone’s going to die.’ He did return as promised that night, but was denied entry and instead drunkenly harassed a teenage girl outside, trying to drag her off before ending up in the deadly confrontation with Rob and his friends.
Bishop was reported to police for an attempted knifepoint robbery two months earlier but detectives failed to arrest him. Two weeks later, the mother of the robbery victim also reported a burglary and named Bishop as the suspect, repeating the accusation that her son had been threatened with a knife. Scotland Yard admitted that it had been wrong in not arresting Bishop. The Met revealed that it had taken the issue so seriously that it had called in the Independent Police Complaints Commission to investigate. As a result, two police officers, a constable and a sergeant have all been given written warnings.
Five of their friends were also stabbed in the frightening ordeal, stabbing his victims at least ten times in less than two minutes. Bishop was also found guilty of wounding Rob’s friend Dean Saunders, 23. He was found not guilty of wounding another friend Tom Hopkins, 19.
So he’s found not guilty for his attack on one of his friends, and those officers who screwed up get nothing more than a written warning??? My prayers and condolences goes out to the entire Knox family. Thankfully, justice has been served.
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