Archive for January, 2010

Coroner’s Office Schedules Examination of Casey Johnson

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 »

Golf Writer Describes His Encounters with Tiger Woods & Family

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 »

Video: One of Casey Johnson’s Last Public Appearances

ET has footage of the Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson with her fiancĂ© 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 »

Siegfried & Roy Retire to their Den

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 »

Heiress Casey Johnson Dies in Los Angeles

ET can confirm that Casey Johnson was found dead on January 4. According to the LAPD, Johnson's body was discovered at 11:50 a.m. on January 4 and there is an investigation into her death. "It appears to be a natural death," police officer Sara Faden tells ET. "There's no evidence of foul play. A toxicology report from the coroner's office will proceed next." Read More »

Vince Vaughn Wedding News!

Vince Vaughn, Mr. 'Wedding Crasher' himself, has tied the knot. ET has confirmed that the star married Canadian real estate agent Kyla Weber last Saturday near his hometown of Chicago. Keep checking back here for the latest. Read More »

CA Medical Board Accuses Nadya Suleman’s Doctor of Negligence

According to court documents obtained by ET, the California Medical Board is accusing octuplet mom Nadya Suleman's fertility physician of negligence. The board says Dr. Michael Kamrava's performed fertility treatments that were "not only was in the violation of the standard of care, but ... beyond the reasonable judgment of any treating physician." Suleman is referred to as "N.S" in the court papers. Read More »

Video: Tiger Woods’ Wife Possibly Spotted in Florida with Kids

ET has obtained footage of what is believed to be Tiger Woods' wife Elin Nordegren hanging out with two children who appear to be the couple's kids, Sam Alexis and Charlie Axel. Nordegren reportedly celebrated the New Year's holiday in a snowy setting far away from her embattled husband. According to reports, Elin and a group of close friends, including her twin sister Josefin, retreated to a luxurious chalet tucked away in France's Chamonix Valley, where they enjoyed plenty of R&R and some skiing on the picturesque slopes. Keep checking back here for the latest. Read More »

Tiger Woods: Vanity Fair’s New Shirtless Cover Boy

ET has the latest... Tiger Woods appears on the cover of the upcoming issue of Vanity Fair sporting two weights -- but no shirt. The cover picture was shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz before the sex scandal broke and in the article, author Buzz Bissinger compiles a number of reports that have surfaced since the story started making headlines, some which said that Tiger allegedly made regular payments of between $5,000 and $10,000 each month to keep his harem quiet. For more, check out Vanityfair.com now or pick up the magazine, on newsstands this week. Read More »

Christina Aguilera & Nicole Richie Reveal Their New Year’s Resolutions

Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie celebrated their New Year's Eve in style while visiting Las Vegas and ET has their New Year's resolutions. The ladies helped count down to 2010 at nightclubs Tao, located in the Venetian Hotel, and Lavo, located in the Palazzo Hotel. Richie says her goals for this year are to "try to aim to be the best version of myself" and to "grow gracefully and watch my kids grow gracefully." Read More »