Archive for August, 2009

Michael Jackson’s Death Ruled A Homicide

Report cites ‘acute propofol intoxication’ as leading factor.By Gil Kaufman

Michael Jackson

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The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office announced the official cause of death in the Michael Jackson case Friday (August 28), citing “acute propofol intoxication” as the leading factor in the singer’s June 25 passing. With police still investigating the singer’s death, the coroner’s [...]

DJ AM Remembered By Katy Perry, Lindsay Lohan, More On Twitter

Shanna Moakler, Pete Wentz, Perez Hilton, Ashton Kutcher and other friends and fans also pay tribute online to the late DJ.By Jocelyn Vena

DJ AM

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Just as news broke about the unexpected death of DJ AM, who was reportedly found in a New York City apartment Friday afternoon (August 28), friends and fans [...]

DJ AM Discusses Drug Addiction In Final MTV News Interview

‘I got so lost in my disease,’ AM says in July 29 conversation about MTV show ‘Gone Too Far.’By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias

DJ AM talks to MTV News on July 29, 2009

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Just a month before DJ AM’s unexpected death, reportedly linked to drugs, he spoke candidly with MTV News about [...]

Drake (Sort Of) Names His Favorite ‘Forever’ Verse

‘I’m just happy I held my own,’ Drake says of collaboration with Eminem, Lil Wayne and Kayne West.By Jayson Rodriguez

Drake

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People are still debating over who had the best verse on “Forever,” the all-star collaboration that leaked earlier this week featuring Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem.

But if you ask the newcomer on [...]

Diddy, Paris Hilton, Aubrey O’Day And More Pay Tribute To DJ AM

Dr. Drew, Demi Lovato and fellow celebrity DJs Samantha Ronson and DJ Skee also remember AM.By Jocelyn Vena

Diddy

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DJ AM’s untimely death has left the music community stunned. Many of the DJ’s friends and fans have taken to Twitter to remember the late 36-year-old, as many questions still remain unanswered about his [...]

Joe Francis: ‘I Would Never Hit A Girl In My Life’

‘Girls Gone Wild’ founder gives his version of scuffle with Brody Jenner and girlfriend Jayde Nicole.By Jocelyn Vena

Joe Francis

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After an altercation with Brody Jenner at Guys and Dolls nightclub in West Hollywood, California, late Thursday, Joe Francis spoke to MTV News and tried to clarify the night’s events. The “Girls Gone [...]

Heidi And Spencer Weigh In On Brody Jenner’s Fight With Joe Francis

‘There’s always two sides to the story,’ Heidi Montag tells MTV News.By Jocelyn Vena

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag

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If Brody Jenner was hoping to get some support from his old pal Spencer Pratt after a reported tussle with Joe Francis, he’d better think again. It seems that Pratt and Jenner are on [...]

50 Cent’s ‘40 Day’ Postponed Indefinitely

Organizers were unable to obtain permits in time for event, scheduled for Sunday.By Jayson Rodriguez

50 Cent

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50 Cent may rub some rappers in New York the wrong way at times, but the Queens-bred artist is generous as any entertainer when it comes to serving his community and fostering a direct relationship with fans.

This weekend [...]

What Does Michael Jackson Homicide Ruling Mean For Dr. Conrad Murray?

It’s unclear whether the singer’s physician will face any criminal charges.By Jayson Rodriguez

Michael Jackson

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Now that the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office has ruled Michael Jackson’s death a homicide, the spotlight on the singer’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, will burn even brighter. Murray has cooperated with police during their investigation into Jackson’s death, [...]

Beyonce To Perform At 2009 MTV VMAs

During the show, Death Cab for Cutie’s ‘New Moon’ soundtrack single will premiere on MTV.com.By James Montgomery

Beyoncé

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September 13, the night of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, was already shaping up to be a pretty busy evening for Beyoncé, who’s nominated for a whopping nine Moonmen. Now, it’s going to be even [...]