Posted in August 20, 2009 ¬ 6:40 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
A film comprised of Michael Jackson's rehearsal footage from his "This Is It" tour has a new arrival date, and will be shown in a two-week limited release worldwide, says a new report. The Associated Press reports that 'Michael Jackson: This Is It' will be released a couple days earlier than previously reported. The film, which is set to hit the big screen on Oct. 28, will be directed by Kenny Ortega ('High School Musical 3: Senior Year'), who had also worked with the King of Pop on the "This Is It" tour, according to the AP.
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Posted in August 20, 2009 ¬ 6:30 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Just in to the ET news desk: The felony complaint warrant against “Megan Wants a Millionaire” reality star Ryan Alexander Jenkins, who is charged with murdering his ex-wife, model Jasmine Fiore. The document states that Jenkins is charged with one felony count of murder, and his recommended bail amount is $10 million. Click here for the latest on the international manhunt for Jenkins.
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Posted in August 20, 2009 ¬ 6:18 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has obtained a domestic violence complaint filed in June against reality star Ryan Alexander Jenkins, alleging that he committed battery against his ex-wife Jasmine Fiore, who he is charged with murdering. The complaint alleges that on April 22 in Clark County, Nevada, Jenkins struck Fiore "in the arm with his fist." Keep checking back here for the latest.
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Posted in August 20, 2009 ¬ 5:50 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Two months after Michael Jackson passed away, the stories surrounding his death continue to break. Now, ET special correspondent Diane Dimond is with Dr. Susan Etok, the doctor that Michael reportedly begged to be his pipeline to drugs during his London tour. Does she believe he was murdered? What did she tell police?
"I basically told the police what I knew, who I thought was involved and what I thought happened to Michael," says Etok, who made it clear that she refused the late King of Pop's request for such prescription drugs as Demerol.
"[Etok] was part of Jackson's inner circle for more than a decade, a confidant the singer ultimately tried to use as a drug connection," says Dimond. "Now, she's assisting in the criminal investigation focused on Michael's broad net of drug suppliers."
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Posted in August 20, 2009 ¬ 5:29 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has learned the "Megan Wants a Millionaire" star Ryan Alexander Jenkins has been charged in connection with the murder of his ex-wife, model Jasmine Fiore. Jenkins has been charged with one felony count of murder, and he is not currently in custody, an Orange County District Attorney rep tells ET. Police were looking for Jenkins after the remains of his ex-wife were found in a suitcase left in a trash receptacle in Buena Park, Calif. over the weekend.
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Posted in August 20, 2009 ¬ 2:01 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Authorities in Washington say that Canadian-born reality TV contestant Ryan Jenkins, who police are seeking out as a person of interest in the murder case of his ex-wife Jasmine Fiore, is now in Canada, according to a new report. People.com confirms that at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Bellingham, WA police officials received word that the Jenkins was "attempting to make his way into Canada." Police were looking for Jenkins after the remains of his ex-wife were found in a suitcase left in a trash receptacle in Buena Park, Calif. over the weekend, says the report.
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Posted in August 20, 2009 ¬ 10:03 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Designer Christian Audigier says his new pal Jon Gosselin is "not the same as he was."
The Ed Hardy frontman was recently photographed in Saint-Tropez with the "Jon & Kate Plus 8" dad and his love interest Hailey Glassman. "I met the guy for two days to see what he wanted to do as a job," Audigier tells People magazine. "In the beginning it was Jon and Kate, and then the guy came with another girl. He told me, 'I'm going to come with my stylist. I need two tickets for the plane.' So I said, 'no problem.' "
"He is not the same as he was," the designer says of the reality star. "He has a more complicated life now. He has all of those kids and a girlfriend and ex-wife."
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Posted in August 20, 2009 ¬ 9:27 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Mehmet Oz are reportedly suing 30 companies, alleging that their products are being sold under false recommendations made by the talk show host and the Columbia University Medical Center doctor.
The lawsuit was filed in a U.S. District Court in New York City on Wednesday and claims these companies -- selling dietary supplements, anti-wrinkle creams, tooth whitening and colon cleansers -- were fabricating quotes from Winfrey and Dr. Oz, in addition to falsely endorsing in the voice of the TV personalities about the brands and products, The Wall Street Journal reports.
"Plaintiffs seek to stop the unauthorized and unlawful use of Dr. Oz's and Ms. Winfrey's names, pictures, voices and identities," the lawsuit reads, according to The WSJ.
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Posted in August 20, 2009 ¬ 9:25 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
The mother of Levi Johnston has plead guilty to a drug charge stemming from her arrest in December.
Sherry Johnston -- onetime future mother-in-law of Bristol Palin, daughter of former Governor Sarah Palin -- entered a guilty plea to one count of possession with intent to deliver the prescription painkiller OxyContin, the Anchorage Daily News reports.
The 43-year-old grandmother to Tripp is scheduled to be sentenced in November. According to the ADN, her plea deal allowed her to get about half the minimum sentence because she had no previous drug-related convictions and was caught with a small amount of the drug. Her probation will continue for three years after her release from prison, her attorney told the paper.
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Posted in August 20, 2009 ¬ 5:00 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
There is no denying it and no way around it -- Brad Pitt is H-O-T! Take a look at the star's journey from a 27-year-old relative newcomer to a 45-year-old superstar and father of six. Short hair, long hair, scruffy and clean-shaven -- he's donned every style and managed to look good every time! Take a gander at the superstar as he smolders through the years! You can see the hunk light up the silver screen in 'Inglourious Basterds,' hitting theaters this Friday, August 21.
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