Paula Patton and her “Mission: Impossible, Ghost Protocol” cast lead the box office this weekend with their film taking the #1 spot after raking in $26.5 million in sales. Halle Berry & Ludacris weren’t as lucky, however, as their ensemble cast film “New Year’s Eve” only took in $3 million, putting them at the #8 spot. Congrats to Paula on her blockbuster! Spotted at YBF . Robin Thicke Reveals If Black Women Are Better Off Dating White Men Paula Patton & Robin Thicke Finally Hit “Mission Impossible” Red Carpet Together Paula Patton Strips & Shows Off Hot Bod For GQ [PHOTOS]
Heavy D died from a pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. TMZ is reporting that a pulmonary embolism — which is a blockage of one or more arteries in the lungs, most often caused by blood clots which travel from other parts of the body — was formed in Heavy’s legs. Heavy D also suffered from heart disease, which could have been a contributing factor in his death. The Coroner’s Office has classified the death as “natural.” RELATED: Hip-Hop Royalty Honors Heavy D At Soul Train Music Awards [VIDEO] Heavy D Funeral: President Obama Sends Letter Of Condolence Jay-Z, Will Smith & More Attend Heavy D Funeral Service [PHOTOS] Rap Legend Heavy D Dead At 44
There’s a first time for everything. Lindsay Lohan not only passed muster at her probation hearing today, she did so with flying colors, earning praise from the judge who has reamed her out in the past. A very surprised Judge Stephanie Sautner began by saying at her hearing today, “Miss Lohan, you have actually done your work.” That she has, and then some … The judge noted that Lindsay completed her community service early and even went to an extra therapy session – five instead of the mandated four – since last time. Sautner said the Los Angeles County morgue was pleased by the work Lindsay has done there over the past month, or “at least as pleased as a morgue can be.” Her supervisor at the morgue has said he has been blown away, in fact, calling her work “stellar,” and saying she’s “a delight to work with and hard working.” Lohan gets props for turning it around, but so do Sautner and her attorney Shawn Holley, who set up a rigid structure – something LL’s parents never provided. Score one for the legal system … for once. And for the guy who hacked the Lindsay Lohan Playboy pictures . Thanks to him, the issue comes out this week! [Photo: Pacific Coast News]
‘I don’t believe it was a contributing factor,’ Dr. Paul White testifies. By Gil Kaufman Dr. Conrad Murray Photo: Pool/ Getty Images Testimony from the final defense witness resumed Monday (October 31) in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson ‘s former doctor, Conrad Murray. Once again, jurors heard from Dr. Paul White , an expert on the surgical anesthetic propofol, who tried to convince the court last week that Jackson had injected himself with a fatal dose of the drug while Murray was absent. As he did Friday, White also offered that Murray’s conduct was unusual and broke protocol but didn’t rise to the level of involuntary manslaughter. The Witness
‘Wild Thing’ MC, also charged with possession of an assault weapon, sentenced to one day in county jail and three years of probation. By Gil Kaufman Tone-Loc Photo: Todd Williamson/ Getty Images Three months after his arrest on weapons and domestic-violence charges, “Wild Thing” rapper Tone-Loc (born Anthony Smith) pleaded no contest to one count of possession of an assault weapon (a Colt AR-15 Sporter) and one count of corporal injury to his child’s mother. The 45-year-old Los Angeles MC, best known for late-’80s hits such as “Funky Cold Medina,” was arrested June 18 on suspicion of felony domestic violence following an alleged physical altercation with the mother of one of his children. Police did not reveal the name of the alleged victim, and Loc was released on $50,000 bail after three hours in jail. According to a release from the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office, Loc was sentenced to one day in county jail, three years of formal probation, 30 days of community service and 52 weeks of anger-management counseling by Burbank Superior Court Judge Patrick Hegarty. The D.A.’s office specified that the firearm was not used in the domestic assault, but that the investigation found the rapper in possession of an unregistered assault weapon. The rapper, who has dabbled in acting over the years, has recently become the subject of controversy thanks to his selection as the entertainment for Syracuse University’s upcoming Midnight Madness basketball celebration. The event, which will take place October 14, is intended to get students excited about the upcoming season. But one Yahoo! sports writer complained that the Loc selection was a poor replacement for other potential headliners such as New York-bred heavyweights Jay-Z or Nicki Minaj. Related Artists Tone-Loc
With an autopsy already having confirmed that Russell Armstrong died by hanging, Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter added to that report today by providing the results of toxicology tests run on the late reality star. And he confirms that no drugs or alcohol were in Russell’s system at the time of his death. The body of Taylor Armstrong’s husband, from whom she had filed for divorce in July, was discovered hanging from an apartment ceiling on August 15. Despite no evidence to back up their claim, family members now apparently believe Russell was murdered (in relation to his ongoing financial struggles) and are considering the hiring of a private investigator. [Photo: WENN.com]
Despite a ruling by the Los Angeles County Coroner that Russell Armstrong died via suicide by hanging, the family of this late reality star reportedly believes he was murdered. TMZ sources report family members are convinced Armstrong’s financial woes led him down a path “with the wrong people” and one of them killed him out of retaliation. They will allegedly hire a private investigator to look into the matter. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills aired its second season premiere last night, which featured the woman talking awkwardly about Russell’s death. You can view that scene HERE .
The Game was facing multiple charges with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department after a prank Tweet gone terribly wrong! The Game apologized on CNN for the mishap claiming that it was his friend who had sent the Twitter message informing his followers of an internship with the West Coast rapper. The internship was fake but the number provided was indeed the phone number to the LASD who received an increase in call volume! Charges have since been dropped and the LASD released this statement “Based upon our investigation, as well as consultation with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, the LASD considers the criminal investigation into this matter closed.” “The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will not be seeking criminal charges.” Game “The R.E.D Album” Tracklisting The Game Responds To His Haters On Twitter The Game Shares Why He Continues To Take Shots At Jay-Z [VIDEO]
On July 7, two robbers (one carrying a rifle) entered a Los Angeles County smoke shop and demanded money from the shop’s owner. Within seconds the robbers were accosted by the owner’s dog, a ferociously yapping Chihuahua, who so unnerved them they ran away. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has released the surveillance video Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Laughing Squid Discovery Date : 19/07/2011 18:40 Number of articles : 2
On July 7, two robbers (one carrying a rifle) entered a Los Angeles County smoke shop and demanded money from the shop’s owner. Within seconds the robbers were accosted by the owner’s dog, a ferociously yapping Chihuahua, who so unnerved them they ran away. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has released the surveillance video Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Laughing Squid Discovery Date : 19/07/2011 18:40 Number of articles : 2
