ET has obtained a statement by a spokesman for the Johnson family detailing preliminary funeral arrangements for the late Casey Johnson. “The Johnson family wishes to thank everyone who has expressed condolences and support during this trying time. Your thoughts and prayers are deeply appreciated,” family spokesman Jesse Derris says. “The family has arranged for Casey to be flown back East to her final resting place. There will be a private funeral service later this week for the immediate family. Read More »

Authorities in Los Angeles tell ET that an autopsy on late heiress Casey Johnson has been completed. The cause of death has been deferred pending further tests that include toxicology tests and microscopic studies, which could take six to eight weeks to complete. Authorities found no evidence of trauma to the body. Johnson, 30, was found dead on Monday in Los Angeles. Read More »

Longtime TV host and animal lover Bob Barker has made a sizable donation of $5 million to help save whales threatened by hunting. Barker donated the funds to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which used the donation partly to buy a new ship called the Bob Barker, which saw action Tuesday in the Antarctic when it made contact with Japanese whaling vessels. Barker's gift also funded a new helicopter for the organization. Read More »

Redmond O’Neal, the son of the late Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal, is sadly in trouble with the law yet again. The 24-year-old was arrested on a felony charge on December 29. He was taken to the Los Angeles Men's Central Jail. No bail has been set as of yet. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning, according to his booking sheet. Read More »

ET has confirmed with the Los Angeles Coroner's Office that they will be conducting an examination of socialite Casey Johnson -- who was found dead on Monday, January 4. The Chief Coroner Investigator tells ET that they have scheduled an examination of Casey for today, January 5. According to the LAPD, there is also an investigation into her death. Reality show star Tila Tequila announced in December that she was engaged to the Johnson & Johnson heiress. Tila writes a blog for the Global Grind and sent a message to the Web site that reads, "Thank u for ur much needed prayers. ... There's a lot happening right now and I just need to be with friends and family." Read More »

Joe Logan, executive producer of myphillygolf.com, talks to ET about the character of Tiger Woods, following a shocking Vanity Fair article about the pro golfer. Logan contributed to an article in the February issue of VF where author Buzz Bissinger recalls a 1997 GQ interview that Woods gave when he was 21. "I think any golf writer who has dealt with him, would tell you early on he was a naive, young spirited kid," Logan tells ET. "Early when he first turned pro and was swamped with all the attention, notoriety and money that was thrown in his direction with endorsements, the money he won playing golf, it was overnight almost, [he] became a world famous celebrity. ... For the first year or so, he wore that like a hair suit. He was a little difficult to deal with." The writer says after a year or so, Tiger got used ... Read More »

ET has footage of the Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson with her fiancé Tila Tequila just one month prior to her death. "I'm here to have fun," Casey told Hollywood.tv cameras. On Dec. 8 of last year, Tila and Casey attended the Famous Stars and Straps' 10-year anniversary that was being celebrated in conjunction with Snoop Dogg's 10th album, Malice N Wonderland. The girls flashed their "17 caret" rings to photographers, while Casey exclaimed, "We just like diamonds and I just love her." Read More »

One half of the famed stage-show duo Siegfried and Roy, Siegfried Fischbacher announced the act's retirement in a German publication on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. The AP quotes him as saying to the magazine Neues Blatt, "Roy and I miss our audience, but there will not be a comeback." Partner Roy Horn was left partially paralyzed following a devastating attack by one of their white tiger's during a 2003 performance. In regards to Roy's recovery, Siegfried said, "It is a miracle that he can stand on his own feet again and enjoy life." Read More »