Posted in February 9, 2010 ¬ 11:08 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
HTV cameras are on the move with La Toya Jackson, who reacts to the charges against Dr. Conrad Murray in relation to her late brother Michael.
As she's leaving the valet at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, she rolls down her window and says, "You haven't heard the end."
Just yesterday, she told ET: "Michael was murdered and although he died at the hands of Dr. Conrad Murray, I believe Dr. Murray was a part of a much larger plan. There are other individuals involved and I will not rest, and I will continue to fight until all of the proper individuals are brought forth and justice is served."
Posted in February 9, 2010 ¬ 6:40 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Wyclef Jean has tapped into his Haitian spirit by using music and festivities to shed light on the dire need for help and funds in his homeland. He was on hand for the launch of Hope, Help, & Relief Haiti in New York on Monday. Throughout his career, Wyclef has used his celebrity to bring awareness to the needs of Haiti, a nation that faced struggles even prior to the earthquake. Following this natural disaster, Wyclef found his "true destiny," he told ET. Mary J. Blige, who performed a lot of songs from her vast catalogue, said, "You have to put yourself in their shoes and think if it was you, you would want people to come out in the same capacity and help you get out of the situation you're in." The images plastered throughout the media of the people struggling in Haiti have inspired Gayle King to be ...
Posted in February 8, 2010 ¬ 7:45 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Dr. Conrad Murray has posted $75,000 bail and has been released after being charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.
Earlier today, Murray pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Posted in February 8, 2010 ¬ 7:32 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Angelina Jolie has reportedly gone to the Dominican Republic to visit with hospitalized victims of the January 12 earthquake in neighboring Haiti. The Associated Press reports that the star toured Dario Contreras Hospital in Santo Domingo. A rep for the hospital told the AP that Jolie "spoke with several children and a Haitian woman who recognized her and requested help." Just yesterday, Jolie was spotted in Miami with partner Brad Pitt at the Super Bowl game.
Posted in February 8, 2010 ¬ 7:15 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Levi Johnston is a first-time dad experiencing the joys of fatherhood, and he's invited ET along to Alaska to help celebrate his baby Tripp's first birthday! The father of Sarah Palin's grandson was surrounded by his side of the family, including aunt Mercede and grandma Sherry, who loved every minute of her time with her grandson. Sherry must spend almost all her hours confined to her own home -- the result of her guilty plea on a drug possession charge. She is allowed just four hours a week outside her house. "I feel very bad for that, but the only thing I can do is make up for it," she says.
Posted in February 8, 2010 ¬ 7:01 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Jermaine Jackson was in court today to watch Dr. Conrad Murray face involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of his brother, Michael Jackson, and earlier Jermaine told ET's Mary Hart, "It hurts everyday." Asked if the conversation with his family often comes back to Michael's death and how wrong it was, Jermaine replies, "There's not a day that Jackie, Rebbie, Tito -- all of us -- Marlon, Janet, all of us, don't talk about Michael. Every moment." "If you were face-to-face with Dr. Murray right now, what would you say to him Jermaine," asks Mary.
Posted in February 8, 2010 ¬ 6:27 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Dr. Conrad Murray's lawyer Ed Chernoff spoke out Monday afternoon, a short time after his client was booked on involuntary manslaughter charges related to Michael Jackson's death, while Jermaine Jackson told ET that his family is "not happy" about the proceedings.
During a press conference, Chernoff told the assembled press, "This has been a nightmare for him for many different reasons, and one of the reasons is that he lost a friend, and I'm sure he’ll speak to that when the time comes."
He also cautioned the crowd to not jump to any conclusions until all the facts were presented. He said that his client planned to go home and resume practicing medicine after posting bail.
Posted in February 8, 2010 ¬ 5:18 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has learned that Dr. Conrad Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Michael Jackson. Bail has been set at $75,000. The prosecution reportedly wanted Dr. Murray's bail to be set from $25,000 to $300,000 out of concern that he may be a possible flight risk, although his attorney, Edward Chernoff, argued on the contrary, and said that Dr. Murray is broke because of this case. Murray surrendered his passport and was remanded to custody. He is reportedly planning on posting bond and can travel within the United States.
Posted in February 8, 2010 ¬ 5:00 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has learned what happened inside the Aspen, CO courtroom today, where Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller appeared related to an alleged domestic violence dispute last Christmas. Three counts were filed against Sheen -- a felony menacing count and two misdemeanors (3rd degree assault and criminal mischief). A restraining order barring Sheen and Mueller from being in contact was also lifted Monday. The next court date on the matter is set for March 15.
Posted in February 8, 2010 ¬ 2:28 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Football fans trumped the finale of "M*A*S*H," making Super Bowl XLIV the most-watched program in television history.
More than 106 million people are estimated to have tuned in to watch the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Up until now, the 1983 "M*A*S*H" finale held the record with 105.97 viewers, the Nielson Company reported to the Associated Press.
Super Bowl viewership took a big jump from last year's game that had an estimated audience of 98.7 million. Leading up to the Super Bowl, feature stories about the Saints' city of New Orleans recovering from Hurricane Katrina and Colts quarterback Peyton Manning returning for a second Super Bowl ring were highly publicized.