DJ AM ADAM GOLDSTEIN DEAD BODY FOUND IN NYC APARTMENT APPARENT DRUG OVERDOSE CELEBRITY DJ DIES AT 36 YEAR AFTER SURVIVING PLANE CRASH

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We were shocked and saddened to hear the news that celebrity DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) was found dead in his New York City apartment from an apparent drug overdose. DJ AM narrowly escaped from death last year when he and his best friend Travis Barker survived a Learjet plane crash.  Goldstein, a DJ at Vegas clubs Pure and Rain, collaborated with such pop and rap stars as Jay-Z, Madonna and Will Smith.

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This is so sad. DJ AM was 36.  We send our prayers and condolences to his friends and family members. You will be missed AM. DJ AM looked healthy when he made his last big outing on August 23rd when he threw the first pitch at Citi Field. DJ Am's celebrity friends took to Twitter to send their condolences on his untimely passing. R.I.P

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Travis Barker's ex-wife, Shanna Moakler, took to her Twitter page: "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." Katy Perry, who performed with AM and Barker at the VMAs last year when the duo acted as the night's house band, tweeted, "Rest in peace friend."



"I can't believe this," Lindsay Lohan wrote on her Twitter page. "I'm in shock. why? why? r.i.p. adam." Perez Hilton recalled talking to DJ AM about his planned substance-abuse intervention show on MTV, "Gone Too Far," noting that he was "so excited" for it. "I'm tempted to feel angry at the world/God right now, but I can't. I won't. I choose to believe Adam is free of his demons now and at peace."

Other stars, like Heidi Montag, kept their tweets simple: "My thoughts and prayers are with DJ AM's family and friends." John Mayer wrote, "In complete shock. I really want to use words right now but I can't get em. F***."

Emmy Rossum wrote, "RIP AM ... You were loved and respected and will be missed." "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest had kind words about AM. "So sad to hear about Adam," he wrote. "A very kind and generous guy."

tweeted, "Love to my boy AM." Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz wrote, "R.I.P... I'm sorry to loved ones. So unexpected. Tell the people around u that u love them. Randomly."

"I don't even kno wut to say right now," Kid Cudi wrote on Twitter. "A true talent and supporter of mine since day 1. RIP to the big homie forever, DJ AM." Producer Jermaine Dupri wrote, "RIP MY MAN DJ AM I CANT BELIEVE THIS."

In DJ AM's last Twitter post written Tuesday, he recalled a line from a Grandmaster Flash song: "New York, New York. Big city of dreams, but everything in New York ain't always what it seems." [source]

Just a month before DJ AM's unexpected death, reportedly linked to drugs, he spoke candidly with MTV News about his struggles with addiction.

During the July 29 interview, AM said he hoped to help other addicts on his MTV substance-abuse intervention show "Gone Too Far."

"The inspiration for the show is that I am a recovering drug addict. I have 11 years sober," he said. "Something I have always done since the beginning of my sobriety is work with other addicts in recovery. So when the question came up [from MTV]: 'Hey, we should work something out.' It's like, 'What do you like to do?' And other than DJ, that's kind of what I've always done.

"Part of me feels like, 'Who am I?' I'm a DJ. This is my one chance. I owe it as a human who's sober to say something to them. So that's my job. That's what I'm there for."

He recalled the times before he got treatment and how hard it was for him to stay focused on what he wanted to accomplish. "I got so lost in my disease. I was gone," he said. "I had forgotten, [and] I would have these little moments where I would say, 'Wow, I had goals. There was things that I wanted to do.' "

AM pointed out in the interview that "sobriety is for those who want, not those who need it." While shooting the show, he easily related to the people seeking his help. "I speak addict. I am one, and they, for the first time, they see someone who's sober, who made it out," he said. "I see myself in every single addict that I've done an episode on, and we can completely relate to another." [source]
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MICHAEL JACKSON BIRTHDAY BASH DETAILS SPIKE LEE BROOKLYN BLOCK PARTY AUGUST 29TH

MJ Spike LeeSpike Lee is hosting a block party in Brooklyn to celebrate the birthday of the King of Pop and everyone is invited.  The venue was changed for the party due to the number of fans who are expected to flock to remember MJ. The Reverend Al Sharpton is also scheduled to lead a prayer in Michael Jackson's memory.  We must let you know that everything will go on as planned rain or shine. Here are the updated details from 40 Acres.:



WHO  --->                   Spike Lee & The Great Borough of Brooklyn

to celebrate the 51st Birthday of MICHAEL JACKSON

“THE KING OF POP”



WHEN  ---> Saturday, August 29th 2009

from 12noon til 5pm

at



WHERE  ---> Prospect Park, Nethermead Meadow

with DJ Spinna on the Wheels of Steel



Rain or shine this event will take place.

Marty Markowitz, the Brooklyn borough president, will present a proclamation declaring the day Michael Jackson Day in Brooklyn. The Rev. Al Sharpton will supply the prayer. DJ Spinna will supply the music.

On Saturday, thousands are expected to fill the Nethermead meadow in the center of Prospect Park to celebrate Mr. Jackson’s life on what would have been his 51st birthday. The party, originally planned as a block-party-style gathering for 2,000 in Fort Greene Park, was moved to Prospect Park, which is larger, to accommodate a crowd that organizers believe could grow to 10,000.

The free event will be from noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine.

The celebration is being organized by the director Spike Lee, who filmed Mr. Jackson in Brazil for the music video for “They Don’t Care About Us,” a controversial song from Mr. Jackson’s 1995 album, “HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I.” Mr. Jackson went back into the studio to change some of the words in the song after the album was released, in response to accusations that the lyrics were anti-Semitic. [source]

In an interview this month with The Root, an online magazine on black culture, Mr. Lee said of the party: “It’s going to just be how we do it, Brooklyn style, I’ll leave it at that. It’s going to be a joyous, festive, celebratory party.” He also said: “We’re of the same era. I wanted my Afro to be perfectly round like Michael’s, all that stuff.”

Paul J. Browne, the New York Police Department spokesman, said that while the police did not have a precise estimate of how many people would attend, they had suggested moving the party from Fort Greene Park to Prospect Park to better handle a bigger crowd. “It seemed reasonable to anticipate over 2,000, and that it would be more prudent to have a larger venue as a result,” he said. [source]

Directions
The Nethermead is most accessible from the 16th Street and Prospect Park Southwest entrance, the Bartel-Pritchard entrance, the 9th Street entrance, the 3rd Street entrance or the Willink Entrance at Ocean and Flatbush Avenues. Click here to view this location on our Interactive Map.By Public Transportation: (MTA map)
• F Train to 15th St./Prospect Park station or 7th Ave. station
• 2 or 3 Train to Grand Army Plaza station
• Q Train to Parkside Ave. station
• B-41 or B-71 Bus along Flatbush Ave. to Grand Army Plaza
• B-69 Bus along Prospect Park West
• B-75 Bus along 9th St. to 9th St. Entrance

By Car:
• From Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges: Take Flatbush Ave. to Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park West exit to 3rd, 9th or 15th St.
• From BQE: Take BQE to 38th St. exit, make left on 4th Ave. and right on any street between 14th St. and 3rd St. to Prospect Park West.

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LIL WAYNE "GET SCHOOLED" COMMERCIAL PSA VIDEO

lil wayneLil Wayne is speaking out about education in a new PSA . The rapper is telling kids to stay in school and get an education. Why is Weezy advising the kiddies? Because if they do the same thing he did they could be rich multi millionaires who travel the world and spread their seed around with several famous baby mamas. Lil Wayne has new babies on the way from Lauren London and Nivea.
Get Schooled: Lil Wayne Telling Kids To Stay In School & Get An Education On A Commerical For Get Schooled



Did anyone think there was any chance in the universe that Lil Wayne would hook up with a beautiful woman like Lauren London if he wasn't a rich and famous rap superstar?
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We must make note of the irony that Wayne's label mate Drake is talking in a PSA about using condoms.  Is this a veiled message to Lil Wayne?

A new education-based commercial campaign has snagged Lil Wayne to help urge kids to “Get Schooled.” Set to debut next month, Lil Wayne is featured in a 30-second clip where he talks about growing up and still staying in school. “Growing up in a tough neighborhood is something I know a little about,” Weezy said in the commercial’s intro. “It’s not easy and you have to rise up and stand out. Right now, fewer than one in ten lower income students can expect to earn a bachelor’s degree. Odds like that, a better life seems harder to come by. America needs a stronger educational system and the time is now for bold reform. We owe the next generation a brighter future. Motivate. Educate. Elevate. Get Schooled.” In related news, new Young Money artist Drake also joined the Get Schooled campaign. “Yo what’s going on man,” he said in the advertisement. “This is your boy Drake and I’m out in the H-Town. You already know. Get informed, not infected. Use strapped condoms and save lives. I approve this message. Yeah.” [source]
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CHRIS BROWN PARTIES AFTER SENTENCING LARRY KING LIVE INTERVIEW AIRING SEPTEMBER 2ND

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Chris Brown really likes to party.  Hours after he was sentenced to probation for beating up his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, Chris "Beatdown" Brown was spotted clubbing to his heart's content and claiming he still loves Riri. This is so sick and twisted.

Chris spoke to Larry King about his wife beating ways in an interview which is schedule to air on September 2nd.  There is no word yet on whether CBreezy will get jail time for violating his probabtion.



Chris' mother wrote a letter to fans that just because everybody hates Chris it has nothing to do with her son because it's all about God. Chris' mother needs to support her son but she also needs to take responsibility for the fact that he has exhibited bad character traits. We admit that Chris has a beautiful singing voice and God given  talent but he is making the wrong decisions because he does not appear remorseful and has a bad temper. Chris Brown has admitted in interviews that his mother was a victim of domestic violence. Chris Brown was also a victim and now he has become an abuser. Chris Brown also said that his mother taught him how to treat a lady and she sure did.  The vicious cycle continues...

Did Chris Brown violate his probation terms last night?

According to his probation order, the 20-year-old is required to "abstain from the use of all alcoholic beverages and stay out of places where they are the chief item of sale."

Even though he wasn't seen drinking alcohol, Guys & Dolls is a lounge with bottle service. And while Brown sipped water, his table ordered 10 bottles of Dom Pérignon champagne.

A rep for the club says Chris and his crew ordered sliders and chicken fingers while at the hot spot, which is why he was allowed in despite being under 21.

Chris' lawyer has not yet responded to multiple requests for comment.

Chris Brown may have told his probation officer that he's "very depressed," but he looked anything but sad last night as he partied after his sentencing.

The disgraced singer was joined at L.A.'s Guys & Dolls Lounge by a young male family member who accompanied him in court, as well as a girl he seemed to be "clearly dating."

"He was in a great mood," an eyewitness tells E! News of Chris' demeanor. "He jumped on the top of the back booth and did Michael Jackson's 'Dirty Diana.' He danced on top of the booth all night."

How did clubgoers react to his impromptu performance?

Apparently he hasn't lost all of his fan base, despite his despicable violence.

"People were shaking his hand, and he was posing with them for photos," adds the eyewitness.

At one point, a source tells E! News, Brown was overheard saying that he wished Rihanna nothing but the best and that he was happy the incident was behind him. He also said he will always love Rihanna.  [source]
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JAYCEE LEE DUGARD PICTURES GIRL MISSING FOUND ALIVE AFTER 18 YEARS VIDEO

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This story is about a young girl who was kidnapped  18 years ago and presumed dead until it was revealed she was alive. Unfortunately, the young woman was raped by her kidnapper who was a registered sex offender. She also was the mother of two daughter for her rapist. This is so sad. It's good news that Jaycee is alive but can you imagine what she had to endure for 18 years? We pray for the well being of Jaycee and her children who are all victims in this horrible tragedy.  Jaycee Lee Dugard Found Alive CBS News Report.


We wonder what Sarah Palin would have to say about this situation.  Sarah Palin explained to Katie Couric that she believed women who are raped should be forced to bear their rapists' babies.



UPDATE: Kidnapped Victim Jaycee Dugard Had Kids With Captor!!!


A California mom whose 11-year-old daughter was kidnapped 18 years ago got a call she never expected: On the other end was the child she had long thought was dead.


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Jaycee Lee Dugard, who was abducted from in front of her South Lake Tahoe home in 1991, was privately reunited with her mom Thursday night.

"It's an absolute miracle. Can you imagine this after 18 years?" said Jaycee's stepfather, Carl Probyn.

Cops arrested a 58-year-old religious fanatic and convicted rapist, Phillip Garrido, who they say kept Jaycee hidden in a "secret backyard" and fathered two children with her - one the same age as the victim was when she vanished.

In their first conversation Wednesday night, Jaycee gave her mother a double jolt, Probyn said.

"I have something to tell you. I have babies," Jaycee told Terry Probyn, 50, who asked how many.

"Two," she replied.

Also arrested was Garrido's wife, Nancy, who police charge was with Garrido when they snatched Jaycee on June 10, 1991, as she walked to her school bus stop.

"I gave up hope for 18 years, just went into recovery mode," said Carl Probyn, who witnessed the abduction but was too far away to stop it. "Now, I just won the lotto. It's just unbelievable."

Probyn said his estranged wife called him soon after getting word from the FBI that Jaycee was safe and healthy.

"She said, 'They found Jaycee. She's alive,'" said Carl Probyn, 60, now of Riverside in Southern California. "We cried for about two minutes."

In an interview with KCRA3, Garrido on Thursday night urged people to wait for more details about the case to come out before making a judgment.

"What's kept me busy the last several years is I've completely turned my life around," he said.

"And you're going to find the most powerful story coming from the witness, the victim - you wait. If you take this a step at a time, you're going to fall over backwards and in the end, you're going to find the most powerful heartwarming story."

Lt. Fred Kollar of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department said Garrido and his wife kept Jaycee for nearly two decades hidden the backyard of their home in the suburban San Francisco town of Antioch.

"My understanding is they went directly to that property right after the kidnapping," Kollar said. "The children were born there and they lived there since."

He said that Jaycee, now 29, and her two daughters, ages 11 and 15, were kept in a shack and two tents hidden behind a tree-lined, 6-foot-tall fence at the rear of the suspects' backyard.

Kollar said a plastic tarp covered the entrance to the covert camp, which had an outhouse and an outdoor shower. [source]
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BEYONCE NAMED BILLBOARD WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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Congrats too Beyonce who just picked up another award. The R&B singer has proven boxoffice clout after her movie "Obsessed" became a hit and now she's picking up more trophys for her music.

Billboard announced hat Beyoncé will be accepting its Woman Of The Year Award at the 2009 Billboard Women In Music Event, taking place on Oct. 2 in New York City.

The honor, given to a female recording artist that has inspired the music business with her success, leadership and new ideas, will be awarded to the singer for her accomplishments over the past 12 months.

In the last year, Beyoncé kicked off her world tour "I Am..." in support of her third solo album "I Am...Sasha Fierce," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in November and features the hit singles "If I Were A Boy," "Single Ladies," "Halo," "Ego" and "Sweet Dreams."

The tour also showcased Beyoncé's philanthropic side as she gave 2,500 tickets to families affected by the auto industry crisis in Detroit and joined forces with General Mills Hamburger Helper and Feeding America to deliver 3.5 million meals to local food banks.

"Beyoncé is a multi-platinum artist and a multi-talented woman who clearly embodies the qualities of excellence and achievement that the Billboard Woman Of The Year Award was created to honor," said Bill Werde, Billboard's Editorial Director, about Beyoncé, who is the only performer in the 51-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 to top the chart for 10 weeks or more with a group and as a solo artist. "She has not only influenced pop culture with her hit songs and signature dance moves, but has inspired women everywhere with her unique style, business savvy and dedication to charitable causes."

The Billboard Women in Music Event celebrates the most powerful and talented women in the music business and is also held in conjunction with the Women In Music Power Players List issue, which recognizes the top female music executives who are leading the industry with their artistic and business vision.  [source]

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MEGAN FOX CAST TO PLAY CATWOMAN?

Megan-Fox-Picture-002There are rumors that sexy Transformers actress Megan Fox has been cast to play Catwoman in the successful Batman franchise.  There were past  casting rumors that A list actress Angelina Jolie was going to play the role.  There have also been rumors that Megan Fox may take on a role as one of James Bonds' sultry sirens.



Catwoman and Batman's Love Story


Megan Fox has allegedly landed the role of Catwoman in the next Batman film.

According to The Sun, the Transformers actress will be ditching Autobots for a tight PVC cat suit to play the part of Selina Kyle in the new Christopher Nolan directed film.

Megan will be following in the footsteps of Michelle Pfeiffer who played the part in Batman Returns and Halle Berry, who also donned the famous catsuit for spin-off movie Catwoman.

However, Fox’s take on the cartoon vixen is said to be a lot more sinister that her predecessors, as The Sun reports Megan’s portrayal of Kyle will have ‘a darker edge’.

Batman stars Christian Bale and Michael Caine are also said to be on board for the next chapter in the comic-book hero saga.

Shooting for the film is rumoured to be starting next year but it is not expected to be released until 2011.
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CHRIS BROWN SENTENCED TO PROBATION FOR 5 YEARS AFTER RIHANNA ASSAULT HISTORY OF VIOLENCE

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Chris  Brown had another day in court and this time CBreezy wasn't grinning from ear to ear. The judge gave Chris probation and enforced the terms of Rihanna's restraining order against the singer. The judge also mention that the news of Chris Brown and Rihanna's Trump Hotel hookup rendezvous was public knowledge and Chris "Beatdown" Brown must stay away from Riri for 5 years. Here are the terms of Chris Brown's sentence.

The judge placed Brown on felony probation for 60 months -- 5 years. He must obey all laws. He must report to probation within 72 hours. Brown can perform community labor in Virginia. She wants reports from the domestic violence program in Richmond, VA. Brown must keep in touch with the Probation Department. He is subject to search and seizure 24/7 for the next 5 years. He can't own any dangerous weapon, including guns or knives.

The judge will issue a protective order ... staying away from Rihanna. He must provide DNA samples as requested by authorities.

He must complete a 52 week domestic violence program sponsored by the Commonwealth Catholic Charities.

Brown must personally come to court every 3 months during his probation. The first appearance will be November 19.

Brown must perform 180 days of community labor. He must also pay $2,500 in restitution. He'll have to pay another $2,500 in probation expenses. He must also pay a $30 criminal conviction fee --BARGAIN! He must also pay $400 that goes into a domestic violence fund.

The judge issued a protective order. Brown is ordered not to harass, assault, threaten, molest, threaten, etc. Rihanna. He must surrender all firearms within 24 hours. He can't have any contact with Rihanna, even on the phone or through a 3rd person. He must stay 100 yards away from her, unless there's an entertainment-related event, in which he must stay 10 yards away. The protective order lasts 5 years. [source]

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It looks like we weren't the only ones who didn't feel the lyrics or message of Chris Brown's Rihanna apology song "Changed Man".

There is new information that Chris Brown and Rihanna have a history of violent assaults in their relationship. TMZ has the court documents giving the blow by blow from the bloody Rihanna assault.

According to court docs, there were two previous incidents. The first occurred in Europe three months before the February 8 attack. Rihanna and Brown got into a verbal dispute and she slapped him. According to the report, he reacted by shoving her into a wall.

The second incident occurred approximately 3 weeks prior to the February attack. Brown and Rihanna were in Barbados and were driving a Range Rover
. They argued, and Brown got out of the car, and allegedly broke the front driver and passenger side windows. [source]

Chris Brown will spend 1,400 hours removing graffiti and washing cars for assaulting Rihanna.

Brown, 20, was formally sentenced in a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday to six months of community labor in Virginia after he pleaded guilty in June to one count of felony assault against Rihanna, 21.

Brown's six-month labor sentence will be supervised by the chief of police in Richmond, Va., who wrote to the judge that Brown would perform graffiti removal, cleaning and maintaining grounds, and washing cars. "Brown's labor hours will be flexible to accommodate his entertainment career," according to DA spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons.

The singer, who looked solemn and wore a black pinstripe suit and matching tie, was also sentenced to five years of probation, a year of domestic violence classes, and was ordered to pay fines. He was accompanied in the courtroom by his mother and at least one bodyguard.

As part of his plea bargain with prosecutors, a second felony charge of making criminal threats was dropped. Rihanna was not present for the hearing.

Donald Etra, an attorney for the "Umbrella" singer, had previously asked the judge for lesser restrictions on communication and contact between the two singers.

However, L.A. Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg ordered Brown not to have any communication with Rihanna for the next five years, which includes phone and email contact. Brown was also ordered not to come within 100 yards of Rihanna – 10 yards if they're both at the same event.

Toward the end of the hearing, Judge Schnegg warned Brown, in an apparent reference to reports that the two singers may have had contact against court order: "I'm not immune to any chatter on the airwaves. Do you understand, Mr. Brown, that any violation of this order is a violation of your probation and it comes with the possible penalty of prison?" Brown responded "Yes."

Asked if Rihanna was disappointed by the stay-away order, her lawyer stated: "There were no surprises today. The decision was up to the court, not Rihanna."

Etra added that Rihanna does have the option of asking the court to soften the stay-away order down the line, but he wouldn't say if she plans to do so. Etra added that while the order specifically forbids Brown from contacting Rihanna, she was also warned by the court back in June not to contact him.  [source]
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MICHAEL JACKSON DEATH RULED HOMICIDE FANS DEVASTATED SEPTEMBER 3RD BURIAL SCHEDULED


Michael Jackson's death has been officially ruled a homicide by the L.A. County Coroner's office. Fans are devastated by the news that MJ was killed by lethal doses of prescription drugs administered by shady Dr. Conrad Murray. Dr. Murray has been busy recording youtube videos to proclaim his innocence while Michael Jackson's fans are left to mourn his memory.


After weeks of speculation and rumors, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office report on the death of Michael Jackson has finally been released. Not only does officially it peg Jackson's death to the lethal levels of the anesthetic propofol in his system, but it also classifies the passing of the late pop legend as a homicide. So far, fan reaction has been a healthy mix of surprise, sadness, anger and outrage.


"I'm a little bit surprised," Jane Brackley of London told MTV News in Times Square. "Then again, you knew he was taking quite a few prescription drugs, and somebody had to give them to him."


Tony Tellez of Rochester, New York, echoed those sentiments. "I'm not surprised at all. It's a terrible thing, but I'm not surprised." Asked what he thought the fate would be of Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson's personal physician and the target of the police investigation into the star's death, Tellez said, "I think that guy will probably have a hard time getting out of this."


New Yorker Natasha Jane took the news a bit more personally. "It's very disturbing, and the fact that it's a homicide makes it even more devastating," she said. "I'm a singer, so he was one of my inspirations. You just don't expect anything like this to happen to Michael Jackson." [source]


We miss you Michael and will always love you!! R.I.P.


The mystery surrounding Michael Jackson's death is, slowly yet surely, unraveled as it has just been reported that the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled his death a homicide, citing a combination of drugs was the cause. The ruling, thus, makes it more likely that criminal charges will be filed against the late singer's physician Dr. Conrad Murray, who was with the King of Pop the day he passed away on June 25.


The news is first brought to public's notice by the Associated Press. In a report on its site, the news media claims "a designation of homicide means that Jackson died at the hands of another, but does not necessarily mean a crime was committed."


Dr. Conrad has become the person of interest in the manslaughter investigation conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department to determine the event that led to Michael's death due to cardiac arrest. According to a search warrant affidavit unsealed in a Houston court on Monday, August 24, Dr. Conrad admitted he'd been treating Michael for insomnia for six weeks, during when he gave the superstar 50 milligrams of propofol every night.


Fearing that Michael could be addicted to propofol, Dr. Conrad admitted to lowering the dosages and mixing it with two other sedatives, lorazepam and midazolam. He confessed that on the morning Michael passed away, he gave him the same combination of drugs that made him sleep.


At the time of writing, detectives are still investigating whether Dr. Conrad's action can be classified as negligence for an involuntary manslaughter charge. Meanwhile, Michael's family is still waiting for the final words from authorities on what killed the late singer.


And while the official cause of Michael's death will remain sealed until the manslaughter investigation is completed and the final autopsy report is released by the Los Angeles County coroner's office, the Jacksons have confirmed to bury Michael in a private ceremony at Holly Terrace in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif. on September 3. [source]


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JOJO SUING HER RECORD LABEL LAWSUIT DETAILS + MYSPACE BLOG INTERVIEW VIDEO

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Teen pop star Jojo is suing her record label.  Jojo wrote a passionate blog on her myspace page to explain to her fans the problems she is having with her record label and why her new album is delayed due to financial troubles at Da Family Entertainment. Binside TV spoke to Jojo a year ago while she was hard at work in the studio on her third album. Jojo admitted during the interview that she was offered Miley Cyrus' Hannah Montana role.


Jojo is a truly talented professional artist who has a beautiful singing voice. We wish her luck with her legal issues.
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Singer JoJo is suing her record label in a bid to be released from her record contract. The 18-year-old pop star is desperate to leave Da Family Entertainment, the company she signed a deal with at just 12, so that she can put out new music as the firm struggles to overcome ongoing financial woes.

However, the Leave (Get Out) hit-maker maintains she has no resentment towards the firm's bosses, insisting the lawsuit was filed as a last resort in her bid to put out her next album.

She writes on her official blog, "For the past year and a half I've been diligently co-operating with my record label(s) so I can have the opportunity to continue with my career and do what I love the most - create music and sing. I've been a patient team player and have done everything that was asked and/or expected of me."

"As you may already know, my record company has been going through a major transition and unfortunately all of the artists on the label have been forced to sit on the sidelines and wait. I exhausted every option and exercised much patience before reaching my final decision to file a formal complaint with the court."

"My situation is a bit atypical. It is not a case where the artist loves the material they are making, is set in his or her ways, will not take direction or advice, and will not co-operate with the label. This is NOT the case at all.

"I've been blessed to receive great feedback from the record company in response to the music I've been delivering. But unfortunately I have become a victim of industry politics that honestly have nothing to do with me personally or professionally. Because of this, I am willing to fight for what I love and ultimately for the chance to regain control of my livelihood and my life."

JoJo, real name Joanne Levesque, is seeking $500,000 in damages from the company. [source]

When I sat down to write this blog I turned on one of my favorite albums, Jill Scott's "Who is Jill Scott?", thinking it might mellow me out, calm me down, and give me the focus to articulate all that I want to say. After all, for me, music has the power to change my mood and help me through every time in my life. Music can/will/has/does make me happy/sad/mad/passionate/energetic/etc. Music is my life. The thought of not being able to express myself through music is devastating to me!
Recently I had to make one of the toughest decisions in my career thus far. It's a long drawn out story, but I wont bore you with all the gory details... lol.
For the past year and a half I've been diligently cooperating with my record label(s) so I can have the opportunity to continue with my career and do what I love the most; create music and sing. I've been a patient team player and have done everything that was asked and/or expected of me. As you may already know, my record company has been going through a major transition and unfortunately all of the artists on the label have been forced to sit on the sidelines and wait. I exhausted every option and exercised much patience before reaching my final decision to file a formal complaint with the court.
My situation is a bit a-typical. It is not a case where the artist loves the material they are making, is set in his or her ways, will not take direction or advice, and will not cooperate with the label. This is NOT the case at all. I've been blessed to receive great feedback from the record company in response to the music I've been delivering. But unfortunately I have become a victim of industry politics that honestly have nothing to do with me personally or professionally. Because of this, I am willing to fight for what I love and ultimately for the chance to regain control of my livelihood and my life.
I cant wait for the day when I can share the music that me and the album's contributors have created. I am so anxious to get back to what really matters. I didn't get into this industry for anything else other than my absolute passion for and love of MUSIC. At 12 years old when my mom and I signed the contracts, I could never have imagined that there would be so many other, far less attractive aspects to this business. However, at the end of the day I hold no animosity towards my record company(s). I learned from an early age that this is a business and it is NOT personal.
I love and appreciate every single person who has stuck by me and supported me through these trying times, particularly my fans. I love you guys so much and I couldn't get through this without you. As I've mentioned in previous blogs, I really look forward to speaking more candidly about this time in my life and most importantly, delivering the music that has taken such a long time to come out. I will not rest until my goals are actualized.

Thanks again for your encouragement and your patience!
xoooxoooo
-Jo
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