Archive for August 3, 2009

Update: Jackson’s Estate Hearing Concludes

The hearing on Michael Jackson's estate has concluded, and a determination was made about who will retain control of the King of Pop's finances. Read on for details… The Associated Press reports that music executive John McClain and attorney John Branca, the two men named as co-executors in Jackson's 2002 will, will administer Jackson's estate until at least Oct. 2. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff will also consider whether Katherine Jackson can oppose their appointment, the Associated Press reports, while her attorneys determine if she and the administrators have any conflicts of interest. Read More »

Carol Channing Raises the Roof for Children’s Arts

Tireless Broadway and screen legend Carol Channing cares about today's children, and she believes that exposing them to music, dance, theater and art in school can increase their learning and creativity. "Studies show that children who get music and arts in their schools read better, achieve more and drop out less," says Carol. "These same children show better scores in math and science too, and often it only takes one subject to capture their hearts and keep them in school." The PTA and the Carol Channing Foundation are working to bring the arts back into schools, and Carol is looking for your help. Read More »

Latest: Judge Admits Jackson’s 2002 Will into Probate

ET has the latest on Michael Jackson's estate. Read on for details… ET has learned that Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff has officially admitted the King of Pop's 2002 will into probate. Music executive John McClain and attorney John Branca are named as co-executors of the will. Keep checking back here for the latest developments from inside the courtroom. Read More »

’24’ Star Mary Lynn Rajskub Ties The Knot!

Mary Lynn Rajskub's weekend wedding details revealed! People.com reports that "24" star Mary Lynn Rajskub and personal trainer Matthew Rolph were married over the weekend at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The bride, 38, donned an ivory Nicole Miller wedding gown and was walked down the aisle by the couple's one-year-old son, Valentine, as Elvis' "A Little Less Conversation" played, says People. Read More »

Debbie Rowe’s Lawyer: Debbie Had ‘Heart, Integrity & Selflessness’

Debbie Rowe's attorney Eric George spoke at a press conference outside of a Los Angeles courthouse moments after a judge granted Katherine Jackson custody of Jackson's three children. George explained today's proceedings: "Today, the parties and the California court brought about a result that is selfless and wise through a process that was collaborative and fair. Everyone sought the same objective -- doing what was best for the children of Debbie Rowe and Michael Jackson. Today's result, five-and-a-half weeks after the tragic death of Michael Jackson, eliminates uncertainty and offers some stability to the lives of these children." Read More »

Sharon Stone Enjoys Play Date with Kids

Actress Sharon Stone spent her weekend in the park, playing with her three adorable kids. Hollywood.tv caught Sharon and her children -- Roan, Laird and Quinn -- running around the playground. As they were leaving, her son politely said "hello" to photographers. Keep checking ETonline for more summer celebrity sightings. Read More »

Inside Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett’s Lives

The special new issue of Vanity Fair features two separate covers and delves into the lives of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, two icons who both died on June 25. Inside the mag, revealing early interviews with Michael shed light on his metamorphosis from Jackson Five child star to the King of Pop. Plus, Ryan O'Neal opens up about his tumultuous relationship with longtime love Farrah. In the issue's MJ piece, contributing editor Lisa Robinson excerpts her notes and interview tapes with the late music icon from 1972 and 1989. Highlights include the results of a questionnaire that Robinson says Michael filled out at age 18, in which he reportedly wrote that his father Joe and "experience" gave him the most help career-wise; and that he wanted to wed "later in life" and have "20" kids, "adopted" of "all races." Meanwhile, in the issue's candid Ryan O'Neal interview, the actor ... Read More »

Video: Julianne Hough Celebrates Turning 21

"Dancing with the Stars" pro Julianne Hough takes ET inside her 21st birthday bash! "This is kind of the moment where you kind of feel that you're officially an adult now," she said of turning 21. Hough partied at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City on Saturday night, along with her close family. Read More »

Cloris Leachman on Michael Jackson’s Death

"Dancing with the Stars" alum Cloris Leachman opens up to ET about the loss of Michael Jackson and speculates as to whether or not drugs were involved, as was the case with her son Bryan's death. "It's very sad," Cloris says of Michael's passing. "But when somebody dies, it’s a village; everybody suffers." "I lost my son," Cloris says of Bryan, who died of an overdose in 1986. "And you’re not talking to them. You’re talking to the drugs. They can’t hear you. It’s a mystery how to solve it.” Read More »