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There are now 1.3 million reasons why Lil Wayne shouldn't have ducked out of his scheduled concerts in Rochester, NY.

The promoter who was left holding the bag 3 times over the last 4 months filed suit against the rapper Friday in NYC.

Edward Strickland, GM of RMF Productions, is suing Wayne, his manager and others for $1.3 mil. Strickland says he advanced Lil' $100K back in October and got nothin'.

Strickland claims the last he heard from Wayne was via email canceling the third concert... which Lil' said was due to "logistics of his band." Translation: Lil' blew him off.

Calls to Wayne have not been returned.

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Big Brother 7's Nikki Grahame has been rushed to hospital after injuring her head in a car accident.

According to The Sun, the reality TV contestant was "covered in blood" and required stitches and treatment for cracked ribs.

Grahame was in the back of a car without a seatbelt on when the incident occurred. Her head apparently hit a metal rod on the front-seat rest after the driver braked suddenly.

"There was blood everywhere," said her spokesperson. "It was a nasty crash."

The 26-year-old is currently recovering and being looked after by friends and relatives.

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Salma Hayek has reportedly married her on-off boyfriend in a secret Valentine's Day ceremony in Paris.

A local official told AFP that the Frida star had tied the knot with Francois-Henri Pinault in the Sixth Arrondissment's City Hall, which is owned by Pinault's family.

Hayek began dating the French businessman in May 2006. They became engaged the following year and welcomed daughter Valentina in September 2007, before splitting in July last year.

However, friends of the couple told People that the pair rekindled their romance during a trip to Paris in September.

An unnamed source added that Hayek and Pinault had attended the Dubai Film Festival together in December, saying they were "very evidently in love with each other".

Pinault, who is one of France's richest men, is the CEO of luxury giant PPR, which owns numerous fashion brands including Gucci, Balenciaga and Yves Saint Lauren.

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For the second time in 9 months, Suge Knight got his face punched in -- and the alleged ass-beater claims to be Akon's business manager.

It all went down in a private party at the W Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ -- where Suge was attending a private party for NBA All-Star weekend. Cops say they were called to the scene by hotel security who warned about a brewing fight between two groups in the VIP area.

According to the Scottsdale PD website, when cops arrived, they saw a man punch the victim -- aka Suge -- two times in the head." Officers had to break out the tasers to "quell the fight."

The suspect, Robert Carnes Jr., was charged with one count of felony aggravated assault -- they ruled it a felony "due to the severity of the victim's injuries." Another man was also arrested and charged with one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

According to the Scottsdale PD, "Carnes reported to officers that he is employed as the business manager for singer 'Akon.'"

Suge was transported to a local hospital and treated for facial injuries.


"At about 3:30 AM, police were called to a private party on the second floor (pool area) of the W Hotel. Hotel security personnel called police when they became concerned that there would be a fight between two groups of guests having heated words in the VIP area. Officers arrived and watched a group of about 6-8 guests exiting the VIP area. They saw one person, later identified as Robert Carnes Jr., punch the victim in the head two times. Officers deployed Tasers to quell the fight that erupted. Officers arrested CARNES Jr. and ANDERSON for assault and disorderly conduct. The victim was transported to SHC-Osborn hospital where he was treated for facial injuries. CARNES Jr. reported to officers that he is employed as the business manager for singer "Akon".

Both suspects were booked into Scottsdale City jail and are being held in custody.

ANDERSON is charged with 1 count of misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. CARNES Jr. is charged with 1 count of Felony Aggravated Assault. (Felony charge is due to the severity of the victim's injuries.)"

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The ridiculously stupid Michael Phelps pot investigation is finally over.

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said today he was not going to charge Michael Phelps over that photo of him smoking a bong.

The photo was taken at a party in November when Phelps visited the University of South Carolina. Sheriff Lot defended his investigation by saying, "Michael Phelps is truly an American hero ... but even with his star status, he is still obligated to obey the laws of our state."

Eight other people were arrested in connection with the photo -- seven for possession and one for dealing.

waterlilybarb

I missed this when it originally aired, but there was mention of it on tonight's episode. I don't know about you, but this made me laugh. There are a few weird (as in uncomfortable moments) but for the most part it's just stinkin' funny.

HERE'S a link to an abridged version of the interview.

p.s. I found this very reminiscent of Andy Kaufman. Any one else get the same vibe?
[ Last edited by waterlilybarb at 2-17-2009 12:01 ]

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Jade Goody has signed an exclusive £700,000 deal with OK! for the media rights to her wedding, it has emerged.

The ceremony will take place at Down Hall country house in Hatfield Heath, Hertfordshire, Sky News reports.

Associate editor of the magazine Philip Gould said: "There is a lot of interest in this wedding because Jade is such a popular person and I think people do want to be there on the day with us.

"So the best way that this can be achieved is by being in a magazine like OK!.

"All the money that Jade will get will go into a trust fund for her two boys."

He added that photographs of the wedding will feature in the publication next week, provided that Goody is well enough to walk down the aisle on Sunday.

Goody was also reported to have sent back her wedding dress to Harrods for some adjustments, including the addition of a pouch to keep her drugs in.

The Big Brother star's fiancé Jack Tweed said this week that he and Goody must part every night because of the electronic tag he has to wear since his early release from prison.

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Jade Goody's friend and bridesmaid Kate Jackson has said that she is confident that the Big Brother star can put together her last-minute wedding to boyfriend Jack Tweed.

Jackson told The Mirror that Goody had called five friends, including herself, to her bedside and asked them to be her bridesmaids.

She said: "Then she started flinging out random orders about what we had to do for the preparations - although now everything keeps changing.

"There are so many things to organise, and so much of what Jade wants isn't practical when there is only a week - but if anyone can pull off this wedding, Jade can.

"She wants it to be the most incredible day of her life, and we will do whatever we can to make sure it is."

Jackson added that she would stay in touch with Goody's sons to make sure they will never forget their mother.

It has emerged that Goody has signed an exclusive deal worth £700,000 with OK! to cover the wedding, though the Daily Mail claims the star will earn a total of £1.5 from the big day.

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Gordon Brown has praised Jade Goody's "determination" to provide for her family.

Speaking at his monthly news conference at Downing Street, the Prime Minister expressed his sympathy for the terminally ill reality star.

"It's very sad and indeed tragic that someone so young has got this deadly disease... and it's very sad indeed that the treatment that has been given has not been successful," he told reporters.

However, Brown praised Goody's "determination to help her family" by selling the rights to her wedding, adding: "[It] is something that we've got to applaud."

Goody, 27, has confirmed that she will marry her boyfriend Jack Tweed at Down Hall in Hertfordshire on Sunday.

OK! has paid £700,000 for the exclusive images of the ceremony, while Living TV has reportedly pledged £100,000 for the rights to broadcast the event on TV.

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Jade Goody is said to be "absolutely thrilled" with the government's decision to waive her fiancé's curfew for their wedding night this Sunday.

Justice Secretary Jack Straw has lifted the order on Jack Tweed, which states that he must return to his mother's home by 7pm every day.

Tweed has been under the order since his early release from Wayland Prison in Norfolk after he attacked a teenager with a golf club.

Straw said: "It is crucial that offenders are treated equally within the rules regardless of the publicity surrounding their case, but I was satisfied that it was reasonable to allow this."

A spokesman added: "Jack has enormous sympathy for Jade Goody and her family at this time. She is showing extraordinary courage and his thoughts are with her and her family."

Goody's publicist Max Clifford said the decision would give her a "dream finish" to her big day that would make a big difference to the occasion.

Earlier this week, Tweed spoke of his heartache of having to leave his partner to return home under his curfew order.

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On the eve of the Oscars, the decidedly less coveted Golden Raspberry Awards were handed out Saturday night to some of the least acclaimed films of the year. Mike Myers' The Love Guru was the night's big winner, taking home Worst Picture, Worst Actor (for Myers himself), and Worst Screenplay. Paris Hilton also earned Razzies in several categories, including Worst Actress (for The Hottie & The Nottie), Worst Supporting Actress (for Repo! The Genetic Opera), and Worst Couple (with either Christine Lakin or Joel David Moore in The Hottie & The Nottie). Other Razzie winners included Pierce Brosnan, who brought home Worst Supporting Actor for Mamma Mia!, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which was named Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off, or Sequel.

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Mickey Rourke and Penelope Cruz upped their chances for Oscar wins tomorrow night. On Saturday, both actors took home Independent Spirit Awards, honoring achievements in independent film, for their performances in The Wrestler and Vicky Cristina Barcelona, respectively. The Wrestler scored the best feature film prize. Melissa Leo, also nominated for an Oscar, won best female lead for her performance in Frozen River. James Franco took home the supporting actor prize for his performance in Milk. Woody Allen, snubbed by the Oscars this year, won Best Screenplay for Vicky Cristina Barcelona, while Dustin Lance Black, nominated for his Milk screenplay, picked up the Best First Screenplay award. Here's the full list of winners:
Best Feature
The Wrestler, Darren Aronofsky, Scott Franklin

Best Director
Tom McCarthy, The Visitor

Best First Feature
Synecdoche, New York, Charlie Kaufman

Best First Screenplay
Dustin Lance Black, Milk

Best Supporting Female
Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Best Supporting Male
James Franco, Milk

Best Female Lead
Melissa Leo, Frozen River

Best Male Lead
Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler

Best Cinematography
Maryse Alberti, The Wrestler

Best Foreign Film
The Class, Laurent Cantet

Best Documentary
Man on Wire, James Marsh

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Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh is reportedly planning to marry her boyfriend.

The singer has been dating former Triple 8 boyband member Justin Scott for five years and the couple are keen to tie the knot, according to Heat.

"Justin is ready to pop the question - it's just a matter of when now," a source told the publication.

"They both speak openly about marriage and know they will tie the knot."

The couple spent the night partying at last week's Brit Awards after Girls Aloud scooped the best British single gong for 'The Promise'.

"When [Kimberley] put on her long white dress to go to the Brits, [Justin] joked about her being ready to walk down the aisle," the source added.

Walsh, alongside fellow band member Cheryl Cole, are currently preparing for a two-week trek that will see them climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief.

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The chick in the passenger seat during Morgan Freeman's "horrific" car crash in August has announced she's suing the actor ... but who cares about her injuries -- she's finally going to reveal if she's his mistress!!!

In true Gloria Allred fashion, she's holding a press conference today to announce that Demaris Meyer will "tell the truth about whether or not she was the 'other woman' in an intimate relationship with then-married actor Morgan Freeman when she was seriously injured as he was driving her car late at night."

In the press release (of course Gloria issued a press release), Allred claims she will also display "never before seen graphic and disturbing photos of the car in which the actor and the woman were riding will be displayed."

Check back at noon PT for the live press conference -- we're gonna live stream the whole thing.

TMZ

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The woman who was injured in a car crash with Morgan Freeman last year claims the actor was boozing all over town before he got behind the wheel.

According to a lawsuit filed today in Mississippi federal court, Demaris Meyer claims on the night of the crash, she first met up with Freeman at dinner -- where she noticed "throughout the course of dinner and afterward drinks were consumed by Freeman."

Meyer then says she left dinner and met up with Freeman and others at a friend's home. She claims Freeman "had at least one more drink" while there. She claims Freeman then invited her to stay at his home for the night -- guaranteeing her not only her own bedroom, but her "own house." She says she agreed.

Meyer claims at around 11:30 PM, while Freeman drove her to his home, Morgan lost control of the car and "ran off of the right side of the highway." Meyer says she suffered a broken left wrist and right scapula, a torn labrum in her right shoulder and numerous bruises and lacerations.

At a press conference today, Meyer said she and Freeman were "just friends" -- despite widespread rumors that she was his mistress.

Meyer is suing for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, permanent disability (short term memory loss) and additional damages.

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Zac Efron has proposed to his High School Musical 3 co-star Vanessa Hudgens, it has been claimed.

Efron popped the question last month while the pair were on a trip to Japan together, the National Enquirer reports.

A source said: "Zac is relieved to be out of the pressure cooker, because Vanessa's mother has been putting serious heat on him to make an honest woman out of her daughter.

"She is old-school and doesn't approve of Vanessa living with Zac without some type of wedding promise.

"Gina already considers Zac a part of the family. So she's happy that he proposed."

The source added that the couple "gel really well together".

Earlier this month, it emerged that Efron had bought a home in Hollywood for around $1 million.

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Bruce Willis is being sued by a production company that claims the actor committed to a bargain-basement deal to direct a movie and then walked off the set, never to return.

Foresight Unlimited claims it inked a deal with Willis to direct a movie called "Three Stories about Joan," starring Owen Wilson and Camilla Belle (Joe Jonas' GF). Willis was supposed to get $196,404 to direct the flick, budgeted at $20 mil.

The lawsuit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, claims "Willis abruptly and without notice terminated his services as director for personal reasons and walked off the set." The suit doesn't get more specific.

The suit seeks more than $4 mil in damages.

Willis' legal pit bull, Marty Singer, tells us the suit is "absurd" and that the movie collapsed because the producers didn't have the money to pay anyone. Singer says the producers were required to salary money in an escrow account, but never did. He also says Willis will sue the producers for the fee they promised.

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Rihanna and Chris Brown are back together, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.

The pair have reunited almost three weeks after Brown, 19, allegedly battered the "Umbrella" singer on Feb. 8, a source tells PEOPLE.

"They're together again. They care for each other," says the source. The on-again couple are currently spending time together at one of Sean "Diddy" Combs's homes, on Miami Beach's Star Island.

Adds the source: "While Chris is reflective and saddened about what happened, he is really happy to be with the woman he loves."

In its latest issue, PEOPLE reports that Brown called Rihanna on her 21st birthday one week ago. "He called to wish her happy birthday," a source told the magazine. "They've reached out to each other. It's been mutual."

Brown was booked by LAPD for making criminal threats but the case has not yet been presented to the District Attorney, who will ultimately determine which charges, if any, will be prosecuted.

gyki98

WT- is rihanna thinking .why is she going back to that monkey.

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This is the audio of Christian Bale's "rant" acted out by some guy. Warning, contains expletives.