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Joe Jackson Seeks Monthly Stipend From Son Michael’s Estate

November 06, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Court records show Michael Jackson’s father is seeking an allowance from his son’s estate.

An attorney for Joe Jackson filed papers in Los Angeles on Friday seeking a stipend, saying there was no apparent reason for the administrators of the estate to not seek an allowance for the 81-year-old family patriarch.

Source: Heart Attack Killed Photographer, Not Lady Gaga

November 04, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

A photographer suffered a heart attack and died in New York City on Tuesday night – but not because of Lady Gaga, as some outlets online have reported.

The star walked the runway in yet another wild outfit at Cipriani 42nd Street on Monday night, causing online reports that celebrity photographer A.J. Sokalner suffered a heart attack after spotting her – which a source at his agency, ACE Pictures, strenuously denied to Access Hollywood on Wednesday.

‘This Is It’ Producer: ‘I’m Glad We Left Some Things Out’

October 29, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Michael Jackson’s death is not mentioned in his new concert film, “This Is It,” for a reason, music supervisor Michael Bearden told MTV News.

“I’m glad we left some things out,” Bearden, also an associate producer on the movie, told the site. “Especially the announcement of his passing.”

Nicolas Cage’s Father, August Coppola, Dead At 75

October 29, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Nicolas Cage’s father, literature professor August Coppola, has died. He was 75.

Coppola is the brother of filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, and he taught literature and served as dean of creative arts at San Francisco State University.

David Spade Defends New Chris Farley Commercial: ‘It’s A Clever Homage’

October 29, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

David Spade is defending his new DirecTV commercial with late friend and co-star Chris Farley after protests from fans over the star’s memory.

“These commercials are cool. They’re well done. They’re clever. And that they would include ‘Tommy Boy’ in that company, I thought was very flattering,” David told People of the company’s latest ad in a series that pulls scenes from classic movies and digitally inserts stars to pitch for DirecTV.

Lisa Niemi Opens Up About Her Grief Over Losing Patrick Swayze

October 27, 2009

LONG BEACH, Calif.

Lisa Niemi called the grief that came with the loss of her husband, Patrick Swazye, “an animal all of its own.”

At the “Grief, Healing and Resilience” panel at Maria Shriver’s Women’s Conference in Long Beach, Calif., on Tuesday afternoon, Lisa explained that despite knowing she would most likely eventually lose her husband to cancer, his actual death was a tremendous emotional battle.

Prosecutors Lose Bid To Show Anna Nicole Smith Photos In Court

October 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

A judge has denied a request from prosecutors in the Anna Nicole Smith case to show in court three photographs of the late model and her psychiatrist, saying the images would sensationalize a hearing and end up on television and the Internet.

Springsteen Cancels Kansas City Show Due To Death In ‘Immediate’ Family

October 26, 2009

KANSAS CITY, Mo.

Bruce Springsteen canceled a performance in Kansas City after his cousin and road crew member died. 

The death of 36-year-old Lenny Sullivan was announced in a statement on Springsteen’s Web site.