Archive for October, 2009

Judge Releases Warrants in Jackson Investigation

ET has obtained newly unsealed warrant papers related to searches of Dr. Conrad Murray's premises in Las Vegas. The documents, just released by a Nevada judge, are tied to July 28 raids on Murray's home, office and storage unit in Las Vegas. Property taken in the searches included computer hard-drive images, a phone message book, a CD, binders and miscellaneous paperwork. The judge has chosen not to unseal documents pertaining to an August 11 search of a pharmacy where Murray allegedly purchased the sleeping drug propofol, explaining that releasing those papers now "could compromise the Los Angeles Police Department's ongoing investigation into the homicide of Michael Jackson," reports the Associated Press. Read More »

Richard Heene Insider Speaks Out About the ‘Balloon Boy’ Dad

The manager of the parking lot of the building in Santa Monica where Richard Heene is reported to have worked talks to ET about the father of the so-called "Balloon Boy," a man he calls a "pretty crazy guy." Jose told ET that Richard had an office where he made demo reels and that he witnessed, on several occasions, the father's temper. "He had a lot of fights with his wife (Mayumi Heene) all the time," he tells ET. "The kids, they didn't behave. ... He'd yell and scream at the kids." Jose recalls an instance when, he says, Richard got into a physical altercation with a female customer after she refused to pay him. The manager says the cops were called out. Read More »

‘The Office’ Actress Amy Ryan’s Baby News

Actress Amy Ryan -- who most recently appeared on "The Office" as Michael Scott's girlfriend -- has a new addition to her family! Amy and fiancé Eric Slovin welcomed a baby girl on Oct. 15 in New York City, People.com reports. The new parents named their daughter Georgia Gracie Slovin. "All are doing well and so happy," the actress' rep tells People. Read More »

New to the Nest: Meet Nicole Richie’s Baby Sparrow

Baby Sparrow James Midnight Madden posed for his first People magazine cover with mom Nicole Richie, and his adorning, sleep deprived parents talk about raising their two young children. "I'm glad I had a girl before I had a boy," Richie tells People magazine of Sparrow's older sister Harlow. "She just loves him so much." Richie's musician boyfriend and father of Sparrow and Harlow, Joel Madden, says of his daughter, "She's very gentle with [the baby]." Read More »

Audio: Heene Parents’ 911 Call Made During ‘Balloon Boy’ Incident

ET has obtained the audio to the frantic 911 call made by Richard and Mayumi Heene, saying that their six-year-old son Falcon might be flying inside their experimental aircraft.  Richard is the first to speak with the Fort Collins Police Department dispatcher, sounding hysterical and crying, explaining what has happened. "My family made an experimental saucer. It wasn't supposed to fly," he says. "I think my six-year-old boy, he got inside and it took off. ... Can anybody rescue him?" The father of the so-called "Balloon Boy" also admits that 911 wasn't the first number he dialed. "I called the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). They told me to call you guys. ... Is there a helicopter or something?" Read More »

HTV: La Toya Jackson After ‘Dancing with the Stars’

La Toya Jackson and her mother Katherine are spotted by HTV after "Dancing with the Stars" paid tribute to Michael Jackson. Stepping out of Hollywood eatery Boraan in a beautiful blue dress, La Toya says the "Dancing" tribute was wonderful. Asked about her late brother, she says she "absolutely" agrees that Michael is happier in heaven. Read More »

Grammy-Winner Michael Buble Sings for ET!

ET's with Grammy-winning singer Michael Buble as he croons a song made famous by Ray Charles. Click the video to watch! "It's a really beautiful song and a really touching song," Michael says of "Georgia on My Mind." "I just wanted to really mean it when I sang it." The tune is featured on Michael's new album "Crazy Love," in stores now. Read More »

Stars Shine at 2009 Angel Ball

Jennifer Hudson, Sherri Shepherd, Kathie Lee Gifford, Star Jones, and "Gossip Girl" couple Blake Lively and Penn Badgely, along with other luminaries, came out to show their support to a great cause – and ET was there! Gifford brought her "Today Show" co-host Hoda Kotb with her. Kotb told ET, "When Kathy told me the story about Denise [Rich] and her daughter and it was one of those stories that really, really touches your heart…I thought there was no place else I wanted to be tonight than right here." The evening's gala featured performances by Robin Thicke and Estelle and honored Her Highness Sheikha Salama Bint Hamdan Bin Mohammed al Nahyan along with Vice Chairman of Quick & Reilly/Fleet Securities Thomas C. Quick and his sister and fellow philanthropist, Tricia Quick. Read More »

ET’s Own Linda Bell Blue Honored in NYC

Linda Bell Blue, the executive producer of ET and The Insider, captivated the crowd in New York City on Tuesday night as she was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. In accepting the honor, Bell Blue said, "Now, anybody who watches Entertainment Tonight already knows one thing about me -- I'm a firm believer in the tease. It's that one nugget of information that you use to captivate the audience and hold them to the very end of the show, so tonight, here is my tease: 30 years ago I walked into the control room at KPIX News in San Francisco, and I saw something so magnificent and breathtaking that I knew I had seen the face of my future, and I knew that I would never leave television. Do I have your attention now?" She went on to say, "Being recognized tonight for doing something I ... Read More »

Jon Gosselin: ‘I Don’t Comment on Kate’s Comments’

In our brand-new ET video, Jon Gosselin is asked how he feels about estranged wife Kate's upcoming one-hour TV special. Read on for details… The controversial TV dad of eight, who was picking up twin daughters Mady and Cara from school Tuesday, told ET: "I don't have a comment on Kate's comments.” Kate will reportedly appear in a one-hour TV special on TLC on Monday night, in which she will answer viewers' questions, according to People, including whether or not she will remarry. Read More »