Madonna renamed her song “Girls Gone Wild” to “Girl Gone Wild” (singular) after a legal threat from underage-drunk-spring-break-girl-sleaze kingpin Joe Francis. Which she says didn’t impact her decision, at all. Still, the Girls Gone Wild mogul warned the star with a cease and desist letter not to sing her single of the same name at the halftime show. She didn’t. Then, the singer released the song off her upcoming MDNA album … with the “s” not only removed from the title and lyrics, but the lyrics as well. Listen: Madonna – Girl Gone Wild (Lyric Video) Francis tells E! that his legal team worked with Madonna’s people on it, and that changing “Girls Gone Wild” to “Girl Gone Wild” was just the start. “An immediate solution for them to thwart any injunctive relief,” he said. “Clearly her label was trying to avoid legal action surrounding the song.” “This is still infringement as far as the law is concerned. We have been in touch with Madonna’s representatives in an effort to resolve this issue.” According to Madonna’s manager, that’s total B.S. Guy Oseary tells TMZ that it’s laughable Francis claimed victory after allegedly sending Madonna a cease and desist letter, which Madge never got. As for Madonna changing the name of the song, Oseary says they decided to make “Girl” singular since that’s the way Madonna sings it in the song. Oseary says they tweaked other titles on the album as well, and scoffs at Joe Francis’ claim that he even owns the trademark to “Girls Gone Wild.” He cited a Billboard story that claims there are 50 records called “Girls Gone Wild,” including songs by Ludacris, Jagged Edge, T Mills, etc., etc. Finally, Oseary says Madonna doesn’t even know who Joe Francis is, let alone that he’s threatening her regarding her new album. So there.
Felony, schmelony. Brooke Mueller is unlikely to spend any time in jail due to her recent arrest for cocaine possession. Sources tell TMZ that Mueller’s attorney is hammering out a plea bargain with Colorado prosecutors that will result in a “deferred prosecution” for his client. Translation: she will be forced to perform community service and take drug education classes as the result of her December 2 arrest – but will avoid prison altogether. Mueller was arrested in late 2011 for allegedly assaulting a woman in a nightclub. A count of felony possession of cocaine with intent to distribute was tacked on last week, but Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife is simply due in court on April 2, insiders confirm. At that point, unless negotiations between lawyers fall apart, she will enter a plea and receive a light sentence. Raise your hand if you’re surprised.
For today’s court appearance in her felony grand theft case, during which she again turned down a plea bargain, Lindsay Lohan went for a neutral look. Well, neutral as in no cleavage, unlike last time . Her Raquel Allegra dress – paired with Chanel shoes and Dior shades – was skin tight. Damn, girl … Neither can quite compare to the white dress from her arraignment, but at least designer Judith Ripka lent LiLo a necklace today. She can be taught! What her best courtroom look from this winter? Vote:
Lil Wayne was swarmed by DEA agents at Opa-Loca Airport in Miami, but in a more surprising twist than learning he is not the father of a child, he was released. The rapper was stopped and searched by federal agents after he got off his plane last week. Multiple agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency were involved. Officials performed a contraband search on Lil, who’s currently on felony probation stemming from incidents involving drugs and guns. Nothing was found! PHEW : The agents let the rapper go on his way without incident . It’s unclear if they had a reason to search him, or if they even need one (in other words, is the fact that he’s on probation sufficient cause any time they wish). In any case, he may make it rain at the strip club and he may destroy your a$$ at Uno , but Weezy’s been clean and sober as can be since getting out of jail.
Lil Wayne was swarmed by DEA agents at Opa-Loca Airport in Miami, but in a more surprising twist than learning he is not the father of a child, he was released. The rapper was stopped and searched by federal agents after he got off his plane last week. Multiple agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency were involved. Officials performed a contraband search on Lil, who’s currently on felony probation stemming from incidents involving drugs and guns. Nothing was found! PHEW : The agents let the rapper go on his way without incident . It’s unclear if they had a reason to search him, or if they even need one (in other words, is the fact that he’s on probation sufficient cause any time they wish). In any case, he may make it rain at the strip club and he may destroy your a$$ at Uno , but Weezy’s been clean and sober as can be since getting out of jail.
Looking remarkably fresh-faced and lucid, Lindsay Lohan was seen at Kari Feinstein’s Academy Awards Style Lounge at Montage Beverly Hills yesterday. B ad news : She may not be attending these types of events for awhile, as chances are she’ll go to jail after accepting a plea bargain for grand theft. Good news : The stuff at this particular event was free, meaning there won’t be a “misunderstanding” when she makes a break with armloads of it … Lindsay Lohan: So pretty. So felonious .
Looking remarkably fresh-faced and lucid, Lindsay Lohan was seen at Kari Feinstein’s Academy Awards Style Lounge at Montage Beverly Hills yesterday. B ad news : She may not be attending these types of events for awhile, as chances are she’ll go to jail after accepting a plea bargain for grand theft. Good news : The stuff at this particular event was free, meaning there won’t be a “misunderstanding” when she makes a break with armloads of it … Lindsay Lohan: So pretty. So felonious .
Filed under: Celebrity Justice TMZ has learned … Charlie Sheen ‘s hearing — where he was expected to plea bargain his criminal case — will not happen as scheduled on Monday. We’ve learned the hearing is now on for August 2.
“I didn#39;t do anything wrong,” Alexis Neiers, 18, tells E! News. “I thought we were going to trial and we had a great shot at this. I had been so confident because I had thought up until this point that I didn#39;t do anything wrong.” She#39;s officially a convicted felon for her role in a 2009 heist at Orlando Bloom#39;s home, but Pretty Wild star Alexis Neiers wants to clear her name. In a last-minute plea bargain Monday, Neiers accepted a six-month jail term and three years probation for
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