Michael Jackson Leases Bel Air Mansion

January 06, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Michael Jackson is living in Los Angeles.

The singing superstar has taken a lease on a Bel Air mansion, his manager-spokesperson Tohme Tohme confirmed to The Los Angeles Times.

Rep: ‘No Truth’ To Jennifer Hudson Inauguration Rumors

January 03, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Jennifer Hudson will not be singing at Barack Obama’s inauguration on January 20, despite reports to the contrary, her rep told Access Hollywood.

“There is no truth to this,” the rep said.

Will Smith Voted Biggest Box Office Draw Of 2008

January 02, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

No name on the marquee was more pleasing to theater owners in 2008 than Will Smith, according to a survey of movie exhibitors.

Smith, star of “Hancock” and “Seven Pounds,” was voted the star who generated the most box office revenue for theaters in an annual survey by Quigley Publishing Co.

Which other celebs made the list?

Coroner: Dr. Dre’s Son Died From Heroin, Morphine Overdose

January 02, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The son of rap mogul Dr. Dre died from an accidental drug overdose, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Andre Young Jr., 20, died from “an accident due to morphine and heroin intoxication,” Los Angeles County Coroner spokesperson Larry Dietz told Access.

Diddy Forces College Football Team Out Of Miami Hotel

January 01, 2009

MIAMI, Florida

Cincinnati football coach Brian Kelly thinks his team has figured out how to beat Virginia Tech – but he knows the Bearcats can’t beat Diddy.

Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs moved into the Miami Beach oceanfront resort where Kelly’s Bearcats were staying, so Cincinnati moved out for their final night before taking on Virginia Tech in Thursday’s Orange Bowl.

Atlanta Inner-City School Gets $365K From Oprah

December 31, 2008

ATLANTA, Ga.

A letter from Oprah Winfrey last week seemed like the world’s best Christmas present — until teacher Ron Clark noticed an extra piece of paper flutter out of the envelope.

That’s when the Atlanta educator saw the $365,000 check for the innovative private school he opened in one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods in 2007. It was, quite literally, an answer to a prayer.

Report: Thieves Steal $10K Of Queen Latifah’s Jewelry

December 31, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Paris Hilton is not the only recent celebrity victim of jewelry theft – this time, thieves have gone after items belonging to Queen Latifah.

Queen Latifah, whose real name is Dana Owens, had more than $10,000 worth of jewelry reportedly stolen from her luxury villa in Tobago, an island resort in the Caribbean, according to the local paper, Trinidad and Tobago’s Newsday.

Mariah’s Vacation Celebration Puts Pregancy Rumors To Rest

December 31, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Pregnancy rumors for Mariah Carey appear to be false. The R&B star and husband Nick Cannon were spotted sipping wine while vacationing in St. Barts.

Charles Barkley Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI

December 31, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona

Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving early Wednesday.

An officer with a law enforcement task force that targets drunken driving saw the former NBA star run a stop sign around 1:30 a.m., said Gilbert police Lt. Eric Shuhandler.