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Axl Rose Files Lawsuit Against Dr. Pepper; Asks For Apology, Payment

Axl Rose in a sportcoat?!?

November 27, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Axl Rose and the band are bubbling over with anger at Dr Pepper’s botched soda giveaway.

The Guns N’ Roses singer is accusing the beverage maker of profiting from the band’s name — and then bungling its promised giveaway of a free 20-ounce soda to every person in America.

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Michael Jackson Reaches Secret Settlement With Sheik

Michael Jackson

November 24, 2008

LONDON, U.K.

The details of pop star Michael Jackson’s settlement with a Bahraini prince are to remain confidential, a lawyer for the royal said Monday.

Attorney Bankim Thanki confirmed to London’s High Court that Jackson and Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa had settled their legal dispute over a planned music project that fell apart in 2006.

Thanki said details of the agreement would not be disclosed.

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Assistant: Shiek Showered Michael Jackson With Gifts

Michael Jackson

November 21, 2008

LONDON, U.K.

Michael Jackson’s former personal assistant told a British court Friday that a Bahraini sheik who is now suing the singer was a generous friend, eager to give Jackson money and other gifts.

Grace Rwaramba said Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa referred to Jackson as his brother and frequently offered the singer gifts and money.

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British Publication Apologizes to David Duchovny Over Story

David Duchovny

November 18, 2008

LONDON, U.K.

British publication The Daily Mail has apologized to actor David Duchovny and his family for suggesting the “Californication” star engaged in a romantic relationship with a tennis coach.

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Perfume Maker Raises Stink Over Prince’s Fragrance

Prince, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award

November 18, 2008

NEW YORK, New York

A perfume company is claiming that Prince and his music publisher failed to honor a contract to help market a fragrance named for the album “3121.”

The breach-of-contract lawsuit was filed by Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics Inc. in New York. The company says it licensed Prince’s name, likeness and the album title “3121” to market its fragrance.

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Brandy: Fatal Car Crash ‘Changed My Life Forever’

Singer, Brandy

November 18, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

It was nearly two years ago that Brandy was involved in a horrific car accident that claimed the life of another driver.

Now, for the first time, Brandy is opening up about that tragic day.

“It was a situation that changed my life forever,” Brandy told Access Hollywood. “I will never be the same.”

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NY Busboy Sues Justin Timberlake Restaurant Over Pay

Justin Timberlake Talks Rihanna’s ‘Rehab’

November 17, 2008

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.

A busboy is suing Justin Timberlake, saying the pop star’s Manhattan barbecue joint didn’t pay him a legal wage.

Felipe Ramales, 26, said in a federal lawsuit filed Friday that he worked for Timberlake’s Southern Comfort restaurant for about a year before he left in June.

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‘Dark Knight’ Director, Studio Sued By City Of Batman

The Dark Knight

November 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Batman has battled quite a few foes over the years, including The Joker, The Riddler, Two Face and The Penguin.

But now, the Caped Crusader could have a new enemy – the city of Batman.

The mayor of the real city of Batman – an oil-producing city in southeast Turkey – is reportedly suing “Dark Knight” director Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros., seeking royalties from this summer’s box office blockbuster, according to Variety.

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Former ‘Hills’ Star Loses Civil Case To Tow Truck Driver

jason wahler laguna beach ap

November 06, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

A jury says former “Laguna Beach” personality Jason Wahler owes a tow truck driver $5,000 in damages for a confrontation more than two years ago.

Eight women and four men decided on Thursday that Wahler committed battery on Dario Stevenson. The driver said Wahler punched him in the face and hurled racial slurs at him and other blacks during a fight in September 2006.

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