Posted in August 28, 2009 ¬ 9:44 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein's friends and colleagues are speaking out about his shocking death. MTV released a statement that reads, "Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein’s death is an incredible loss to the music community, his friends, family and his fans, and to those of us who had the privilege of working with him. MTV was honored to support him as he helped young people battle their own addictions. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to his family." Las Vegas hotel mogul George Maloof said in a statement, "I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of DJ AM. He was our resident DJ at Rain Nightclub at the Palms Casino Resort. We considered him a friend and a great artist. He will truly be missed."
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Posted in August 28, 2009 ¬ 9:25 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
The late Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein was honored on Friday night at the Las Vegas nightclub where he served as resident DJ.
The Palms Resort Casino and Rain Nightclub held a special tribute for the late turntable phenom, who was the resident DJ for Rain and hosted the weekly event called “AM Fridays,” where he spun his famous hip-hop mash-up on select Friday nights and featured world-renowned DJ friends.
At midnight, DJ R.O.B., who often opened for DJ AM, stopped the music to offer a few words and call for 60 seconds of silence in memory of him. Then, the crowd raised their lighters and cell phones as P. Diddy’s "I'll Be Missing You” played to the backdrop of a DJ AM photo montage on screens around the club.
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Posted in August 28, 2009 ¬ 9:22 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Which stars were spotted at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Friday? Read on to find out!
“America’s Got Talent” judge Piers Morgan, baseball star Roger Clemens and singer Mickey Avalon dined at separate tables at Strip House inside the resort and casino.
Keep checking back here for the latest star sightings!
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Posted in August 28, 2009 ¬ 9:20 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has the details on how "Beverly Hills, 90210" heartthrob Jason Priestley celebrated the big 4-0 in Las Vegas on Friday night.
The actor whisked 30 of his closest friends and family members off to Tabu Ultra Lounge. Jason walked the red carpet in a charcoal gray suit with his wife, Naomi Lowde-Priestley, who was sporting a form-fitting black satin dress -- and they were mobbed by fans seeking photos and autographs!
Other celebs on hand for the fun included friends Kristy Swanson (‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’) and Max Martini (“The Unit,” “CSI: Miami”).
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Posted in August 28, 2009 ¬ 9:16 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Vice President Joe Biden, Caroline Kennedy and many other prominent public figures close to Ted Kennedy offered emotional eulogies about the late senator at a memorial service in Boston's JFK Presidential Library and Museum on Friday night.
"He crept into my heart and before I knew it, owned a piece of it," said Vice President Biden. "I wouldn't be standing here were it not for Teddy Kennedy."
"He taught me to be a better senator," said Sen. John McCain.
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Posted in August 28, 2009 ¬ 7:31 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has confirmed that actress Kelly Preston has cancelled a speaking engagement in which she was set to discuss the tragic loss of her son, Jett Travolta. The actress was asked by her friend, California first lady Maria Shriver, to speak about her loss at Shriver's annual Conference for Women on a panel titled "Grief and Resilience." "It is with my sincere apologies that I must pull out from speaking at [the] conference. I am sorry, but I truly believed that I could do it," Preston tells People.com. "Otherwise I never would have said that I could. But I am still deeply in the process of healing, and it's just too soon."
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Posted in August 28, 2009 ¬ 7:20 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Stars such as Lindsay Lohan, Sean "Diddy" Combs, John Mayer and Alyssa Milano are tweeting their heartfelt reactions to the news that celebrity club disc jockey Adam Goldstein (a.k.a. DJ AM) was found dead. First, we have the final message the late star posted on his own Twitter account. DJ AM’s final Twitter message, posted on August 25, reads: "New york, new york. Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems." The cryptic line comes from the opening lyrics of "New York, New York" by Grandmaster Flash. In reaction to the sad news, Lindsay tweeted, "i can't believe this.. i'm in shock. why? why? r.i.p. adam"
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Posted in August 28, 2009 ¬ 6:47 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET can confirm that celebrity club disc-jockey Adam Goldstein (a.k.a. DJ AM) has died at the age of 36. Read on for the details. Goldstein was found dead in his New York City apartment on Friday, a rep for the late star tells us, adding that the circumstances surrounding his death are unclear. The NY Fire Department tells us they received a call at 5:24 p.m. and were dispatched to an address where the male on the scene was pronounced dead at 6 p.m.
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Posted in August 28, 2009 ¬ 5:46 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Michael Jackson gained immortality Thursday at the world-famous Madame Tussauds in Hollywood. Read on for details… A wax figure of the King of Pop was unveiled to pomp and circumstance, just two days before what would have been his 51st birthday, and ET was there! The museum turned the occasion into a big celebration, with a DJ spinning the Grammy winner's timeless tunes and Jackson imitators strutting their stuff, including a Moonwalk demonstration.
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Posted in August 28, 2009 ¬ 4:47 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET can confirm that Calif. Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr. is launching an independent investigation into several physicians whose names have arisen during the Michael Jackson death investigation.
"Responding to a request from the LAPD, agents from my office will investigate several physicians whose names have come up in the course of the Michael Jackson death inquiry," Brown says. "This investigation is at its earliest stages, and no conclusions can be drawn at this point."
Agents from the attorney general's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement will delve into relevant records and documents in the coming days and weeks. Earlier Friday, the LAPD released a statement to ET saying the Drug Enforcement Administration will conduct their own independent investigation related to Michael Jackson as well.
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