Archive for June 25, 2010

Dick Cheney Hospitalized

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has been admitted to the hospital. Cheney was taken to George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. on Friday after experiencing discomfort, and he's expected to remain there over the weekend, his spokesman tells the Associated Press. The news agency says Cheney was feeling ill earlier in the day, so he visited his doctors at the university and was subsequently advised to check in to the hospital. Read More »

Mariah Carey, Kim Karashian & Amanda Bynes Tweet About MJ

Mariah Carey, Kim Kardashian and newly retired actress Amanda Bynes were among the celebs to tweet about Michael Jackson on Friday, the one-year anniversary of his death. "Watching 'You Are Not Alone'… Love and Prayers to MJ 'King of Pop.' You will be remembered forever. We miss you," Mariah wrote on her Twitter. "Listening to Michael Jackson 'Dirty Diana'... so many hits. Love u MJ," Kim tweeted. Read More »

ET Exclusive: Vanessa Bryant Sets Record Straight on Reported Feud with Khloe

Are Khloe Kardashian and Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa feuding? Or has the story been blown out of proportion? While some word-of-mouth pits the two basketball wives against each other, Vanessa sets the record straight exclusively for ET's Kevin Frazier. "I have been a Laker wife for the past 10 years and I've never had an issue with anyone, especially any of the Laker wives," says Vanessa. "Celebrating your first NBA championship is an exciting time, I know because I've shared five along with my husband. My focus will remain spending quality time with my husband and children this summer. I look forward to supporting the Lakers on their quest for another championship next season." Tabloid reports have quoted insiders reportedly saying that Vanessa is not pleased with Khloe and her entourage and refuses to invite the wife of Laker forward Lamar Odom to events with the other Lakers wives. But ... Read More »

New Photo: Katherine Jackson’s Emotional Homecoming

Michael Jackson's mother Katherine paid an emotional visit to the family's former home in Gary, Indiana on Friday -- the one-year anniversary of her iconic son's death. Earlier this week, Katherine posted a video expressing her gratitude to her late son's fans. The Jackson family matriarch also recently revealed, reportedly, that Michael's three children -- "Prince," 13, Paris, 12 and eight-year-old "Blanket" – will attend school in September. Read More »

Michael Jackson’s Father Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Dr. Conrad Murray

ET has obtained the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Joe Jackson on Friday -- the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death -- against Dr. Conrad Murray. The Jackson family patriarch seeks a minimum of $75,000 in the lawsuit and accuses Murray of professional negligence, providing Michael substandard medical care, and withholding information about Propofol, the drug that authorities believe killed the King of Pop. Acres Home Heart & Vascular Associates Inc. and GCA Holdings LLC are also named as defendants in the suit. "Defendants failed to inform the paramedics of defendants' administration of various drugs to Michael Jackson, including the drug Propofol, and other benzodiazepines," the suit alleges, continuing, "Defendants demonstrated a disregard for Michael Jackson's life by concealing the Propofol and the 'polypharmacy' Michael Jackson had received for months." Read More »

It’s On! Polo Superstar Nacho Takes on Prince Harry for Charity

Polo superstar Nacho Figueras is taking on HRH Prince Harry with a benefit match at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on Governor's Island on Sunday June 27, and ET is with the captain of the Black Watch team and the face of Ralph Lauren's Polo fragrances as he readies for battle! "I played with Prince Harry a few times in England -- I'm looking forward to this rematch," Nacho tells ET, adding, "He's a great guy and we're doing this for a good reason, which is to raise money for his charity. He's very competitive on the polo field, and he's been riding all his life, so it's going to be a tough match." The match is being played to benefit American Friends of Sentebale, the U.S. arm of the charity that Prince Harry co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. Read More »

Rob Pattinson, Adam Lambert and More Remember Michael Jackson

Rob Pattinson, Adam Lambert, Melissa Etheridge and more stars shared their thoughts about the one-year anniversary of the King of Pop Michael Jackson's death. "Michael Jackson has been a huge influence on me," Lambert said. "I mean you really look at male pop stars, and the theatrical ones who really took it to the limit are few and far between. Michael still in my mind owns the label 'King of Pop.' He did things that nobody else will ever come close to doing," Lambert told ET. Pattinson called Jackson "amazing," adding that he was "probably in the top three most original artists of this century." Read More »

Ron Artest: Khloe Kardashian is Family

Is there a feud between Khloe Kardashian and Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa? Fellow Lakers star Ron Artest puts the rumors to rest! Recent gossip pits the two basketball wives against each other -- with allegations that Vanessa refuses to invite Khloe to events with the other wives. At last night's 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse ' premiere, the pro baller tells ET all that talk is simply not true! Read More »

Adam Sandler, Gabourey Sidibe and More Invited to Join Academy

A diverse group of artists and executives have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, with Adam Sandler, Ryan Reynolds, James Gandolfini, U2's Bono and The Edge, Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique and more among the honored asked to join the just-under 6,000 established members. "The work of these individuals has been appreciated by moviegoers all around the world," says Academy President Tom Sherak of the 135 people invited to join. "The Academy is proud to invite each and every one of them." Select artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures are eligible. Read More »

Watch: Donny Osmond Remembers Michael Jackson

On the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, Donny Osmond shares his memories of the late King of Pop, and he opens up about his sister Marie's healing process following the loss of her son. "My fondest memory with Michael, we were both 14 years old, and it was right after the first American Music Awards; we presented an award," Donny tells ET. "And we thought, 'We're hungry!' So we hopped in the back of my limo, drove to Jack-in-the-Box, and we were sticking our heads out the moon roof eating tacos and driving down Sunset Blvd. We were both laughing our heads off." "It's still hard for me to imagine a year after his death that he's still gone, that Michael isn't with us," Donny adds. "But his music lives on. Michael will always be with us." Read More »