Posted in October 28, 2009 ¬ 1:38 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
An expert in pain management, who testified Tuesday in the Anna Nicole Smith drug case that the late star's former doctor excessively prescribed her multiple opiates, is now retracting part of his testimony, says a new report. The Associated Press reports that Dr. James Gagne on Wednesday withdrew part of his testimony that Dr. Sandeep Kapoor significantly increased the dosage of Smith's methadone doses, although he continued to testify that Dr. Kapoor gave the star excessive dosages of sedatives and opiates. Dr. Gagne, a witness for the prosecution, said that the methadone doses were not a significant issue in the case and said he was misled by reports, according to the AP.
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Posted in October 28, 2009 ¬ 10:57 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has the latest...
Reese Witherspoon, Courteney Cox, Patrick Dempsey and Fergie were just a few of the A-list stars on hand for the Avon Foundation for Women Gala in New York, where they all talked about the great work the foundation has done for women.
"It's very important to me to give back," Reese told ET. "It's been so great for me in my life to have this opportunity to work with a company that is so committed to women."
"They've raised so much money for breast cancer and domestic violence they really are an amazing corporation," Cox told ET. "It's special to be a part of this company."
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Posted in October 28, 2009 ¬ 10:37 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Celebrities are taking to their Twitter to post some pet friendly pics -- ET has the tweets!
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Posted in October 28, 2009 ¬ 10:32 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
President Barack Obama's wife and America's First Lady, Michelle Obama, is giving relationship advice to the single ladies.
"Cute’s good. But cute only lasts for so long, and then it’s, Who are you as a person?" she tells Katie Couric in an interview for Glamour magazine. "Don’t look at the bankbook or the title. Look at the heart. Look at the soul. ... When you’re dating a man, you should always feel good. ... You shouldn’t be in a relationship with somebody who doesn’t make you completely happy and make you feel whole."
Mrs. Obama revealed what she's been taught by the men in her life, saying, "One thing that I’ve learned from male role models is that they don’t hesitate to invest in themselves."
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Posted in October 28, 2009 ¬ 10:10 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Richard Heene, father of "Balloon Boy" is reportedly making claims that the sheriff in his case broke privacy laws by saying that child welfare workers were involved in the case.
The Associated Press reports that Sheriff Jim Alderden will be investigated by a special prosecutor to determine if the Larimer County sheriff violated privacy laws.
Richard and his wife are accused of falsely calling an emergency by claiming their young son was stowed away in a home-crafted weather balloon that took off thousands of feet in the air.
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Posted in October 28, 2009 ¬ 1:52 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Khloe Kardashian, accompanied by sister Kim, cheered on husband Lamar Odom as the L.A. Lakers beat the L.A. Clippers 99-92 in a hometown match-up. Lamar's wedding band now has company on his hand. The basketball player was presented with his NBA Championship ring Tuesday night. A fan wore a shirt reading "Khloe Don't Mess Up The Dynasty." Last season, Dallas Cowboys' Tony Romo suffered in his game while dating Jessica Simpson. New York Yankee's Alex Rodriquez is on a winning streak since finding love in Kate Hudson. The basketball season is young, but based on Tuesday's score, Khloe may just be Lamar's lucky charm. David Beckham, Heather Locklear, Sacha Baron Cohen, Nicky Hilton, and Charlize Theron also watched on as the Lakers slam dunked in the Staples Center.
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Posted in October 27, 2009 ¬ 7:22 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
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.
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Posted in October 27, 2009 ¬ 6:00 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
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."
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Posted in October 27, 2009 ¬ 5:41 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
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 ...
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Posted in October 27, 2009 ¬ 5:00 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
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.
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