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Archive for July 2009

Whitney Houston Debuts I Look To You At NYC Listening Party

July 22, 2009

NEW YORK — Swizz Beatz has a thing for millions. He produced and is featured on Maino’s “Million Bucks,” and now the superproducer has given Whitney Houston a beat for the song “Million Dollar Bill.” Swizz and the song’s writer, Alicia Keys, were in the Allen Room in Manhattan’s Lincoln Center on Tuesday night (July […]

Singer Chris Brown says ashamed of Rihanna attack

July 22, 2009

R&B singer Chris Brown issued his first full public apology on Monday for assaulting his then girlfriend Rihanna, describing his loss of control as “unacceptable, 100 percent” and asking for forgiveness from his fans. Brown, 20, said in a two-minute video statement that he had wanted to speak out earlier but had been advised against […]

Kelis misses court date with rapper Nas to deliver baby boy

July 22, 2009

Kelis is skipping court today because her baby is on the way! The “Milkshake” singer was due to face her ex-husband Nas, who’s the baby’s father, to hammer out spousal and child support, plus prenatal expenses. Instead, the mommy-to-be is currently in labor at a New York hospital and expected to deliver a baby boy! […]

Kanye West To Tour With Lady Gaga

July 15, 2009

On an episode of “The View” that aired earlier this week, rapper Kanye West revealed that he and Lady Gaga will co-headline a tour that will begin in the fall. Kanye West will hit the road with Lady Gaga. Instead of Lady Gaga performing as an opening act, the two will both serve as the […]

Nas And Kelis Divorce Woes Continue

July 15, 2009

According to celebrity gossip site TMZ.com, rapper Nas and soon-to-be ex-wife Kelis are continuing to air out their grievances in divorce court this week. The Nas and Kelis situation continues to get worse. TMZ reports that Nas is claiming that Kelis has received more money from the rapper than she claims and that he makes […]

Sotomayor says Obama didn’t ask abortion views

July 15, 2009

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor declined repeatedly at Senate confirmation hearings Wednesday to disclose her views on abortion rights and said President Barack Obama never asked her before he chose her for the bench. “I can’t answer … because I can’t look at it in the abstract,” she told Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., as he […]

Janet Jackson wants custody of MJ’s kids

July 15, 2009

The late Man in the Mirror star had reportedly discussed his wishes for his kids – Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, seven, known as ‘Blanket’ – in the event of his death and was even planning to draft a new will to amend custody A source said: “There was a […]

Michael Jackson’s Dermatologist Gets Visit From Coroner’s Office; Toxicology Report Due Next Week

July 15, 2009

Dr. Arnold Klein’s attorney, Richard L. Charnley, released the following statement this morning: “The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that Arnold Klein, MD is not a subject of the investigation into the death of his treasured friend and patient, Michael Jackson. “Also, reports in the media claiming that Dr. Klein is allegedly not […]

LA detective from Rodney King trial kills herself

July 7, 2009

A veteran Los Angeles police detective who testified at the Rodney King trial killed herself after walking into the lobby of a suburban sheriff’s station, authorities said Tuesday. Susan Clemmer, 41, was a gang narcotics officer who worked for the department for nearly 20 years, sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore said. She was unmarried. “She walked […]

Michael Jackson’s memorial service

July 7, 2009

The stage is set for Michael Jackson’s final act in what could be the biggest celebrity send-off of all time. If you weren’t one of the lucky 8,750 fans to score a pair of tickets to Jackson’s memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, have no fear.