Katherine Jackson on Conrad Murray: He’s a Monster
Not long after Dr. Conrady Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter today, those close to Michaej Jackson - whose death the physician is suspected to have been responsible for - reacted in outrage.
"He's a monster," said MJ's mother, Katherine (pictured), after the arraignment.
Brian Oxman, the family's veteran lawyer for Jackson's father Joseph, was equally disgusted with the judge's decision.
"This charge is a slap on the wrist," he said. "There's great disappointment here. [Conrad Murray] should've been charged with a higher degree of responsibility. What he did was reckless. It was a disregard for human life."
Michael's sister Latoya also chimed in, putting everything in a disturbing context:
“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."
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Siobhan Magnus: American Idol Contestant
She was one of thousands when she auditioned for American Idol in Boston, but Siobhan Magnus is one of the few remaining.
The Massachusetts native is rumored to be one of this season's 24 semifinalists, as she'll be featured in Hollywood starting this week.
Not much is known about the 19-year old: she sings lead vocals for the band Lunar Valve; is actually a glass-blowing apprentice and loves horror movies.
Siobhan resides in in Cape Code, Massacusetts.
In the video below, watch Magnus take the stage in a production of "Beauty and the Beast."
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Alex Reid: Reportedly Seeking an Annulment
This is hilarious:
Less than a week after Alex Reid tied the knot with Katie Price, the cage fighter reportedly wants out. The reason? He had no idea he was flying to Las Vegas to get married!
Sources claim Reid's advisors are searching for a legal loophole that will enable him to annul the marriage: "He feels he was pressured and hadn't had time to consider all the implications," an insider said.
Alex Reid has a good body. Good taste in women? Not so much.
The story gets even better:
A spokesperson for Price, whose marriage to Peter Andre fell apart amidst a series of tabloid accusations, said his client and Reid did plan on getting hitched... but Price organized the event while Reid was secluded in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
"Alex and Kate had always intended to get married, but the Vegas trip was spontaneous and Alex didn't know about it," the rep said.
A friend says Reid was drunk for the Vegas ceremony, "which could have clouded his thoughts." That still doesn't explain what he sees in Price to begin with, of course.
This is an attention-starved same woman, after all, that made up a story about a celebrity raping her. Seriously.
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Charlie Sheen Charged with Trio of Crimes
No one on the planet is thankful for the existence of Dr. Conrad Murray... but if anyone could find a silver lining in that physician's involvement in Michael Jackson's death, it's Charlie Sheen.
That's because Murray's arraignment today on charges of involuntary manslaughter overshadowed the fact that Sheen was also in court.
As a result of his Christmas Day confrontation with wife Brooke Mueller, the actor was charged with three crimes in an Aspen court: felony menacing, misdemeanor third degree assault and misdemeanor criminal mischief.
Sheen did not enter a plea.
The judge did relax the protective order that has been in place against Charlie since December 25; he can now communicate and have contact with Mueller.
The couple embraced each other at the conclusion of the hearing and Sheen is due back in court in March.
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Conrad Murray: Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Pleads Not Guilty
In a follow-up to a story we posted earlier today, Conrad Murray has been officially charged with involuntary manslaughter and has entered a plea of not guilty.
The documents were filed in court today by the Los Angeles District Attorney, who alleges Murray “did unlawfully, and without malice, kill Michael Joseph Jackson." Those are haunting words just to read, aren't they?
Meanwhile, the county coroner released his official findings at the hearing and there's no doubt about it: a lethal dosage of Propofol killed the singer. Eleven vials of the drug were found in Jackson's home, and none of had prescription directions, patient or doctor names.
According to the coroner's report, obtained by TMZ, homicide is cited as the cause of death because...
- The setting of Jackson's bedroom (e.g. a chair alongside the bed) indicate the drugs were not self-administered.
- Propofol was injected in a non-hospital setting, without any appropriate medical indication.
- Suggested equipment for patient monitoring, precision dosing and resuscitation were not present.
After the DA originally asked for bail to be set at $300,000, the judge set it at $75,000. He forced Murray to hand over his passport and decreed that the doctor cannot be in possession of, or prescribe, anesthetics.
If Murray is found guilty, he'll face a maximum of four years in prison.
Even if he's acquitted of these criminal charges, the family can sue Murray for millions, according to Bill Newkirk, a lawyer who specializes inmedical malpractice.
"This is absolutely a slam-dunk malpractice case simply because of the alleged use of propofol. If the drug was indeed in his system, no competent doctor could justify why it was used. You can bet the Jackson family will be filing a civil claim soon against any doctors implicated in Jackson's medical care."
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Should Howard Stern Replace Simon Cowell?
On tomorrow night's broadcast, Ellen DeGeneres officially joins the American Idol judging table.
While we're looking forward to this debut, many viewers are already contemplating next season. Still shocked by the news of Simon Cowell's exit, they're left to wonder: who will replace this British icon?
Howard Stern has an idea: himself!
"I can't imagine anyone else but me replacing [Cowell]," Stern said today. "How else are they going to make that show work? Who knows how to broadcast and who knows how to be interesting? And who's not afraid to speak their mind?"
All good questions, but surely there's someone out there that's outspoken and more knowledgeable about music than he is about lesbians or sex toys.
Stern says quite clearly he'd do the show... if the money is right.
"It might be possible, we'll see," he said. "They'd have to pay me a ton of dough, because I already make a ton of dough."
Stern's five-year, $500 million contract with Sirius radio expires at the end of this year. Do you think he'd make a suitable replacement for Simon?
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Levi Johnston Playgirl Cover: Revealed!
While his baby mama's mama is under fire for hilariously writing notes on her bare hand, Levi Johnston makes one thing clear in the latest issue of Playgirl:
He's comfortable in his bare skin.
The magazine is relaunching its print edition with this issue, as it's anchored by an article titled "Levi Johnston Goes Rogue."
The accompanying pictorial includes an interview with Johnston, who is the father to Bristol Palin's one-year old son, Tripp. He's embroiled in a patrimony lawsuit with the Palins, which seems odd:
Based on the picture below, he doesn't appear to have any money on him, does he?
For those that need more than just a few Levi Johnston nude photos, take note: a Playgirl pay-per-view special airs on cable February 12. Check your local listings.
And to critics that find it appalling for Johnston to milk his fame in such a shameful manner, we agree. Seriously, it would be akin to a former Vice Presidential candidate exploiting her children and grandchild on the cover of a tabloid.
But no serious-minded politican would do that, right?
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Take This, Tabloids!
We hoping you're reading this, OK! Weekly.
Move a little closer to the screen, In Touch.
Feast your eyes on the photos below, Star.
Amidst utterly contrived rumors that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are breaking up - with the former pursuing Jennifer Aniston, and the latter going after Johnny Depp - the couple brought son Maddox to Super Bowl XLIV. They don't exactly look like a family in trouble, do they?
Pitt and Jolie, who reside in New Orleans and have dedicated time/money to the rebuilding efforts there, joined friends in a VIP box to watch the game. They celebrated together as the Saints upset the Colts 31-17.
And while the classy couple would never say it, allow us to get inside Brangelina's head as the pair laid a Super Bowl smooch on one another: Eff you, tabloids!
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Emilio Antonio is Shagging Snooki
While the cast of Jersey Shore considers where it will end up for season two, Nicole Polizzi knows where she's headed tonight:
Into the arms of Emilio Antonio.
That's the name of the "guido juicehead" Snooki recently dished about to Radar Online. She described her new boy toy thusly:
"He is a body builder and works at the gym," she told RadarOnline.com. "He is freaking banging. We're the sexiest couple I have ever seen in my entire life, so I am excited for everybody to see that."
They now can. Antonio has posted a photo of the pair on Facebook:
Seems like Snooki's type, doesn't he?
Snooki says she's "bringing my man" to Miami, or wherever the cast ends up next season. As long as they have a gym and a tanning both there, we're guessing Emilio will be happy to tag along.
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Steve Phillips Accepts Responsibility for Brooke Hundley Affair, Cites Sex Addiction
Months after his affair with Brooke Hundley got him fired as a baseball analyst at ESPN, Steve Phillips has spoken out.
He sat down with Matt Lauer today and took full responsibility for his immoral actions, while also detailing his addiction to sex.
"What I want to do is take ownership," he said. "I made some mistakes ... I'm fully responsible for what I did."
The former New York Mets General Manager was recently released from Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services in Hattiesburg, the same clinic Tiger Woods reportedly attended for his issues.
Phillips referred to it as a place for people who are "broken" and "struggling to find answers."
To his credit, he didn't hide behind the addiction, saying:
"People look at sex addiction as an excuse; it's not an excuse. I'm fully responsible for everything that I did and accept responsibility for that. I've broken my wife's heart. I've damaged her and our relationship in a terrible way.
"I'm working my tail off to try to save my marriage ... [but] I don't know what the ultimate result will be."
Watch the interview below and sound off: Do you believe Phillips is sorry for his actions?
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