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Former Employee: ‘Balloon Boy’ Dad Tried to Mess with My Life

An editor formerly employed by Richard Heene speaks out about the dad of the so-called "Balloon Boy" -- who he says filed a restraining order against him after he quit and attempted to "mess with my life." Documents obtained by ET reveal that Richard and his wife Mayumi asked for protection from Matt Wineroth for themselves and their three children, Bradford, Ryo and Falcon, back in 2006. They claimed that Wineroth, who they called an "ex-employee," not only reported them to the Department of Children and Family Services, but they also alleged that he and his partner Josh Chase had stolen a copy of a database from their production company, My You Me Productions. Wineroth told ET that when he notified Heene that he was quitting, he just started "screaming." Read More »

Audio: Frantic 911 Call Made by Wife of ESPN Analyst Steve Phillips

ET has obtained the audio from a 911 call made by Marni Phillips -- the wife of ESPN analyst and former general manager of the New York Mets Steve Phillips -- who tells the dispatcher that a woman that was allegedly threatening her and was romantically involved with her husband was outside their family's home.  Marni frantically tells the operator, "Please help. I have a crazy woman who's involved with my husband and she's come to my house to harm me and my children." The call continues, "She's crazy. ... She has been threatening me via texts and phone calls." Read More »

HTV: Kim Kardashian’s Birthday Surprise

Kim Kardashian had a big birthday dinner at Phillipe Chow, where sister Kourtney says she knows what Kim's boyfriend Reggie Bush is getting her! Although Kim remains mum on what the footballer may have wrapped up for her, Kourtney jokes, "[It's] four Bentleys and a Range Rover." The reality vixen recently had another birthday celebration -- at TAO nightclub in Las Vegas. Read More »

Twit Pic: Denise Richards & Charlie Sheen’s Daughters Stand Tall

Sisters Lola Rose and Sam Sheen are picture perfect as they pose for their mom Denise Richards. Denise posted the adorable pic on her Twitter account with a tweet that read, "The sisters!! Check out Lola's shoes, she was in my closet!!" To view another adorable twit pic, click HERE for a look at Ricky Martin's baby. Read More »

New Pics: Michelle Obama Gets Hip

GObama! Michelle Obama puts her hula-hooping skills on display on the White House lawn during a Healthy Kids Fair held Wednesday. Over 100 kids attended the event, where the First Lady took a hands-on approach to promoting the importance of exercise and eating nutritious foods. Read More »

John Travolta ‘Disappointed’ Over Alleged Jury Misconduct

ET is first with reaction from John Travolta after his extortion case was declared a mistrial. "We are disappointed to hear about the alleged juror misconduct since we know that the Bahamian government, the court, the other jurors and John Travolta as the victim want to have this matter adjudicated through the judicial system," a rep for the actor tells ET. "Mr. Travolta has and will continue to cooperate with the Bahamian authorities in the prosecution of the defendants for extortion." A date has not yet been set for the retrial. According to the Associated Press, Judge Anita Allen said, "The dilemma we face is great. I am erring on the side of caution. Justice must be transparent." Read More »

ESPN Analyst Steve Phillips Takes Leave of Absence After Reported Sex Scandal

ESPN analyst and former general manager of the New York Mets Steve Phillips has taken a leave of absence following reports made by the New York Post that he was romantically involved with a female ESPN employee. Phillips is married and lives with his wife and four children, in Wilton, Connecticut. ESPN released a statement from Phillips regarding the reports: "I am deeply sorry that I have put my family and colleagues through this. It is a personal matter that I will not comment on further. I have, however, asked for a leave of absence to address this with my family and to avoid any unnecessary distractions through the balance of the baseball playoffs." Read More »

Exclusive New pics: ‘Balloon Boy’ Family Squalor

ET has EXCLUSIVE pics from the Heene family's former office space. Unconfirmed reports say the family also lived in the office space before allegedly running out on the rent. Take a look at pics here, said to be taken after the family left, which support claims the "Balloon Boy" family left the placed completely trashed. One of the photos displays the name of the Heene's company, "My You Me Productions" -- an apparent play on the name of wife and mom Mayumi Heene. ...check back tomorrow, more photos to come! Read More »

Is the Mother of ‘Balloon Boy’ in Danger?

Is the mother of "Balloon Boy" in danger from her husband, Richard Heene? A former colleague of Mayumi Heene's, comedienne Sunda Croonquist, reveals her fears exclusively to ET. "I was always afraid for Mayumi," Sunda tells ET, getting emotional. "I could tell there was something amiss or out of place. … I said to myself, if this kid fell out [of the balloon], I should have done something years ago." Sunda has been close with the Heene family since 1999, when they started working together, and both Mayumi and Sunda were even pregnant at the same for several of their children. "I've known her always as being a hands-on mom," confides Sunda, who pulls no punches when it comes to expressing her concern. Read More »

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 »