Archive for October 27, 2009

Dr. Arnie Klein Files Claim Against Jackson Estate

Dr. Arnie Klein, the former friend and dermatologist of the late Michael Jackson, has filed a creditor's claim against Jackson's estate seeking $48,522.89 for three months worth of services. Read on for details… In the papers filed Tuesday, Klein claims that he performed services between March 23, 2009 through June 22, 2009. Jackson passed away unexpectedly on June 25. The services listed in the court papers include numerous entries with listings such as "I.M. Injection," "Botox Under Eye," "Latisse," "Restylane," "Acne Surgery," and other services and after-hours fees. Read More »

Trump Insider Reveals New Details on Ivanka’s Wedding

ET has more details about Ivanka Trump's lavish, fairytale wedding on Sunday to publisher Jared Kushner! Ivana, the mother of the bride, was allowed to bring 14 personal guests to the affair, including family friend and diet guru Nikki Haskell, who was there the day Ivanka was born! "She grew up right before my very eyes," says Nikki. "Ivana is my best friend, and she looked so extraordinarily beautiful -- she was so proud of Ivanka that when Donald asked her to get up and make a toast to her, she started to cry." Read More »

Patrick Swayze’s Widow Speaks About Her Loss at Conference

Lisa Niemi, the widow of Patrick Swayze, spoke about dealing with the loss of her husband at California First Lady Maria Shriver's Women's Conference on Tuesday. Niemi joined Elizabeth Edwards and Susan Saint James on a panel moderated by Shriver called "Grief, Healing & Resilience." Elizabeth Edwards lost her son, Wade when he was 16, while Saint James' son Teddy passed away at age 14. Shriver's mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and her uncle, Ted Kennedy, both passed away in recent months. Niemi said about the grieving process, "I never knew what to say to people who lost somebody and, boy, I have a good idea about it now." She explained that having girlfriends who she can call at any time of the day or night has helped her deal with losing her husband of 34 years: "Sometimes just the act of reaching out helps to ground and connect you back to life ... Read More »

Corey Feldman’s Wife Files for Divorce

ET has obtained divorce papers filed by Corey Feldman's wife. Susannah Feldman, the actor’s wife of seven years, filed for divorce last Thursday due to irreconcilable differences. In the papers, Susannah requests spousal support and sole custody of their five-year-old son, Zen Scott, with visitation rights for Corey. Read More »

Frantic 911 Call Made by Edward Furlong’s Wife Fearing Suicide Attempt

ET has obtained a 911 call made by the estranged wife of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' star Edward Furlong, in which she tells the operator the actor expressed a desire to take his own life. Read on for the 911 audio...  In the 911 call that was made on Sept. 23, Rachael Kneeland says: "[Furlong] left me several messages saying he's going to slit his wrist. I called him back and he said he's already started." She later told the 911 dispatcher that Furlong told her he "was going to finish the job," adding, "I'm just warning you, he's like really angry…." Read More »

Ivanka Trump’s Honeymoon Plans Revealed

Following Ivanka Trump's fairy-tale wedding, the new wife and her husband Jared Kushner have their honeymoon getaway planned. The newlyweds have decided to put their honeymoon off till December, when they will travel to Africa for some rest and relaxation, People.com reports. Ivanka, 27, tweeted Tuesday morning, writing, "Thanks for all the well wishes everyone! I appreciate it. Back in the office now, but the memories from Sunday will last a lifetime." Read More »

Expert Testifies Anna Nicole Smith’s Doctor Over-Prescribed Drugs

An expert in pain management testified Tuesday in the Anna Nicole Smith drug case that the late star's former doctor excessively prescribed her multiple opiates, says a new report. The Associated Press reports that Dr. James Gagne testified in a Los Angeles courtroom that Dr. Sandeep Kapoor prescribed Smith medications without a medical need, including a drug he called "hospital heroin." Dr. Gagne found that Kapoor prescribed Smith a drug called Dilaudid after the former Playboy model broke her ribs in 2004, but then the dosages began to increase later on -- even after Kapoor wrote that he was trying to wean her off the drug, says the AP. Read More »

Man Who Prompted Travolta Mistrial Apologizes

The man whose public statement prompted a mistrial in the John Travolta extortion case has publicly apologized to the court judge and the people of the Bahamas, reports the Associated Press. Picewell Forbes made a premature announcement last week during a televised speech at a political convention that there had been an acquittal in the case while the jury was still deliberating. He now says his announcement was "reckless" and "not true." The judge who declared a mistrial has said she is considering a contempt of court charge against Forbes, and a court hearing is scheduled for Thursday on the matter. Read More »

Prosecutors Undecided About Filing Charges Against ‘Balloon Boy’ Parents

Prosecutors are still determining whether to file charges against Richard and Mayumi Heene, the parents who are accused of falsely reporting that their son was stuck in a flying experimental balloon, the Associated Press reports. The Heene parents may face charges after their six-year-old son Falcon was thought to be inside a Mylar aircraft, but was later found in the family's garage. A Larimer County sheriff said earlier this month that law enforcement believes that the "Balloon Boy" incident was a hoax. Keep checking ETonline for more on this story... Read More »

Kate Gosselin Gets Candid About the Lessons She’s Learned

On the night that Kate Gosselin appeared on a pre-taped TLC special answering fan questions, the mom of eight was in California participating with other authors in Night at the Village, a function connected with the Maria Shriver-hosted Women's Conference, where she revealed how she's coping now during her messy divorce. . "I wake up every day, get out of bed, do what I do because of my kids," she said on the panel. "There's many more lessons I've learned, many more things I've been through, more unexpected things, but I think at the end of it all, perseverance, determination and tenacity is definitely what will get me there." Meanwhile, Shriver and Valerie Bertinelli commented on Kate's situation. Read More »