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Bret Michaels Vows To Resume Touring This Week

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘I have every intention of trying to continue the tour starting Friday in Biloxi,’ Poison frontman posted on his website. By Eric Ditzian Bret Michaels Photo: Ethan Miller/ Getty Images Coming off his post-brain-hemorrhage “Celebrity Apprentice” win on Sunday night and with the prospect of heart surgery looming in the fall, Bret Michaels nonetheless promised fans he’s planning to return to touring in just a few days. “I am not at 100 percent yet, but I have every intention of trying to continue the tour starting Friday in Biloxi,” he wrote in a message posted on his official website . “I hope to see your rockin rollin, smiling faces on the road — that is the best medicine I can think of right now. You rock my world.” Michaels is set to perform at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, followed by another 39 shows from New Jersey to Washington. The tour is not expected to finish up until early October in San Antonio. But hitting the road so soon after his multiple health problems seems to carry its fair share of dangers. Michaels admitted that his doctor warned him about the risks of even appearing on the “Apprentice” finale, saying, “Yes it’s been a risk, but I wanted to be here. I came to win and I’m glad to be on the show.” Following the subarachnoid brain hemorrhage he suffered last month, Michaels landed back in the hospital last week with a so-called warning stroke. Doctors also discovered the singer has a hole in his heart and have scheduled him for surgery to correct the issue in the fall. Yet Michaels clearly remains upbeat and committed to returning to his strenuous touring life. “With all of my heart, soul and the remaining organs I have left (lol) I would like to thank each and every one of you for all of your support and awesomeness,” Michaels wrote in his message. “All the good vibes and well wishes gave me the strength to go back to New York and win ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’ ” Related Photos Bret Michaels’ Career In Photos Related Artists Bret Michaels

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‘American Idol’ Coin Toss Shows Crystal And Lee’s Bond, Friend Says

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘It really seemed like they weren’t worried about the order,’ Bowersox’s pal says of coin toss to determine finale performance order. By Gil Kaufman Crystal Bowersox Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images You hear it every year: The top-two finalists on “American Idol” are really close pals and neither cares who wins the competition. They said it last year with Kris Allen and Adam Lambert , who roomed together and genuinely seemed to be pulling for and supporting each other, and it appears to be the case again this year with Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox. Except for the full-body hug Bowersox laid on an unsuspecting DeWyze on Wednesday when she realized she’d be competing with him in the finale, it’s been a bit hard to tell what kind of relationship the pair have. A friend of Bowersox’s who attended the show last week got a chance to see host Ryan Seacrest flip a coin following Wednesday night’s results show and said the off-camera scene offered a glimpse into how close these two singers have become since they met at last summer’s Chicago auditions. According to USA Today, Seacrest flipped a coin that had Crystal’s face on one side and Lee’s on the other to determine the performance order for Tuesday night’s (May 25) final sing-off. Crystal won the toss, and her friend said what happened next spoke volumes about their relationship. “Like she said on the show, it doesn’t really matter who wins at this point,” her friend told MTV News. “They auditioned together in Chicago, and they’ve been friends ever since. They genuinely like each other, and when she won the coin toss, she said, ‘I don’t care — what do you think?’ And he said the same thing, and it really seemed like they weren’t worried about the order.” For the record, Bowersox agreed to let Lee go first — which “Idol” watchers said was a smart move. Do you think Lee and Crystal will really be happy no matter the outcome? Let us know in the comments! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos ‘American Idol’ Season Nine Performances Lee DeWyze: From Illinois Boy To ‘American Idol’ Star Crystal Bowersox’s ‘American Idol’ Experience

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Bret Michaels To Undergo Heart Surgery This Fall

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘It’s gonna be a smooth operation,’ the ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ winner says of his hopes for the procedure. By Josh Wigler Bret Michaels attends ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ Season 3 finale after party at Trump SoHo May 23 Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images Fresh off two unexpected emergency visits to the hospital, “Celebrity Apprentice” winner Bret Michaels revealed Monday (May 24) that he’ll undergo heart surgery in the fall to repair the recently discovered hole in his heart . Speaking with “Access Hollywood,” Michaels said the surgery would occur once he’s completed taking current medicine to recover from the subarachnoid brain hemorrhage he suffered last month. “What they’ll do is, they’ll go in and they’ll do the heart operation in the fall,” Michaels revealed. “They have to let everything clear out, and then they’ll go in and do the operation in my heart, and then I’m gonna be great. I don’t have any other options except to think that it’s gonna be great, it’s gonna be a smooth operation, and I’m gonna feel awesome.” Despite protests from his doctors, Michaels appeared on Sunday night’s live season finale of “Celebrity Apprentice,” where he was crowned the winner. “Yes it’s been a risk, but I wanted to be here,” Michaels said of his decision to appear at the finale. “I came to win, and I’m glad to be on the show.” Winning “Celebrity Apprentice” is far from Michaels’ greatest recent victory, as the Poison frontman beat the odds by surviving the unanticipated hemorrhage in April. On the “Today” show, Michaels revealed his current medical status . “This is the truth: I’m not back 100 percent yet, but I’m one of those guys that I have to have a goal, and I’m very driven, and I say this truthfully, I love life,” he said. Share your well-wishes for Bret Michaels in the comments. Related Photos Bret Michaels’ Career In Photos Related Artists Bret Michaels

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Suge Knight Arrested For Assault With Deadly Weapon

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Former Death Row Records CEO allegedly drew a gun on an unidentified man. By Jayson Rodriguez Suge Knight (file) Photo: Mike Guastella/ Getty Images Former Death Row Records CEO Marion “Suge” Knight was arrested early Thursday morning (May 20) and charged with assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly drawing his gun on an unidentified man. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Knight was taken into custody after witnesses called authorities to report the incident. An LAPD spokesperson confirmed the arrest to MTV News and said the hip-hop mogul’s bail was set at $65,000. It was unknown at press time if Knight remains in custody. Knight was also charged with a misdemeanor, in addition the felony assault rap, for driving with a suspended license. Details remain scarce regarding the incident. A rep for Knight said the investigation is still ongoing. Last month, a court date for Knight’s lawsuit against Kanye West was set for December 6 in Miami. The suit stems from a 2008 incident at a party before the MTV Video Music Awards, when Knight was shot at a party West was hosting. A bullet hit Knight in the right leg, shattering a bone and later requiring surgery and intense physical therapy that reportedly cost over $200,000. According to the lawsuit, Knight alleges that West allowed someone to smuggle a gun past security. Lawyers for Knight said people known to have beef with Knight were also in attendance at the Shore Club. West has yet to comment regarding the suit. Knight is seeking $1 million in damages, including for the lost of a diamond stud earring.

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Lindsay Lohan Faces Arrest Warrant For Missing Court Date

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Actress’ passport reportedly stolen in Cannes, preventing her from flying to L.A. By Gil Kaufman Lindsay Lohan Photo: Scott Wintrow/ Getty Images An arrest warrant could be issued on Thursday (May 20) in Los Angeles for troubled actress Lindsay Lohan if she misses a mandatory court appearance for a progress report on her probation stemming from two 2007 arrests. According to Los Angeles’ ABC7, Lohan lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley said her client is stuck in France because her passport was stolen while she was attending the Cannes Film Festival. The actress has been photographed attending parties in Cannes, Holley said Lohan had attempted to board a plane to L.A. on Tuesday but was turned away without her passport. The lawyer said that Lohan has an appointment on Thursday to visit the American embassy to apply for a replacement passport. Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel had ordered the 23-year-old actress to appear in a Beverly Hills courtroom for the progress hearing. In accordance with standard procedure for missed court dates, a bench warrant could be issued if Lohan does not make it. Lohan has been on probation since pleading guilty in August 2007 to two misdemeanor counts of being under the influence of cocaine, no contest to two counts of driving with a blood-alcohol level above 0.08 percent and one count of reckless driving. Her probation was extended for another year in October after Lohan struggled to comply with court-mandated terms of her sentence, and prosecutors have warned that she faces jail time if she violated probation again. In February, Revel said Lohan was making “good progress” completing her probation. The Associated Press reported that no court records indicate that the “Mean Girls” star has ever failed a drug or alcohol test. Numerous reports have surfaced in the past week on sites such as TMZ claiming that Lohan has not completed the mandated number of alcohol-education classes. But in a video interview with Hollywood.tv posted online Monday, Lohan said she’s “been in compliance more than ever” with the terms of her probation and could complete the remaining classes in “about two and a half weeks.” Do you think Lindsay Lohan has a shot at a career comeback after setbacks like this? Sound off in the comments. Related Artists Lindsay Lohan

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Lil Wayne Calls Scoob Doo From His Rikers ‘Pentouse Suite’

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘I’ll be home soon,’ Wayne says as he promotes ‘Nino Brown Story 3′ from prison. By Shaheem Reid Lil Wayne Photo: C. Flanigan/ Getty Images We heard it from Diddy earlier this week , and now Lil Wayne has confirmed it himself: The hip-hop rock star is doing all right as he serves his yearlong prison sentence at Rikers Island. On Wednesday morning (May 19), footage of Weezy phoning from jail to DJ Scoob Doo, urging him to release the video for “Steady Mobbin’ ” and talked about his recent “contraband” incident in jail . “I’m coolin’. Ya feel me. I’ll be home soon,” Wayne said in the video that shows Scoob talking to him on speaker phone. “If you worryin’, don’t worry too much, but keep worryin’. If you ain’t worried, then something’s wrong. But you know, it’s Nino Brown, I got the penthouse suite up here in Rikers, man. I got my feet up. Ya smell me. My team is still holding it down, man. They keepin’ the flood open. I already know how it go. “Ain’t too much, I got in a little trouble and whatnot, you feel me,” Wayne added about being caught with headphones and a MP3 charger. “Yeah, they tried to bang me with that. … But I can’t live without my music, Scoob. You know how it is, man. I needed my music. It’s all good. I had to take my little slip up. I ain’t trippin’. Players f— up.” Then the phone beeped. Wayne said that means he didn’t have much more time for the call. The two went on to promote the upcoming “Nino Brown Story 3” DVD, which is coming out soon. Related Artists Lil Wayne

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John Travolta And Kelly Preston Expecting A Baby

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Actors are parents to 10-year-old Ella Bleu; son Jett died last year of a seizure. By Kelley L. Carter John Travolta and Kelly Preston Photo: Getty Images A year ago, John Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston, were grieving the loss of their 16-year-old son, Jett, who died of a seizure in January 2009. On Tuesday (May 18), they announced that Preston, 47, is pregnant. “It’s impossible to keep a secret … especially one as wonderful as this,” the couple said in a statement. “We want to be the first to share this great news with everyone that we are expecting a new addition to our family. Love, John, Kelly and Ella.” Travolta, 56, and Preston also are parents to 10-year-old Ella Bleu. Jett died while on vacation with his family in the Bahamas, at the family’s vacation home at the Old Bahama Bay Hotel on Grand Bahama Island. Jet hit his head in a bathtub and was declared dead at Rand Memorial Hospital. People magazine reported that Preston told Montel Williams in 2003 that when Jett was 2 he became “very, very ill, but it seemed like flu symptoms” before being diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. The condition, which usually affects children from ages 2 to 5, can cause inflammation of the arteries; the disease can lead to lasting heart damage in rare cases. The news of the pregnancy comes on the heels of reports that two dogs who belonged to Travolta were struck and killed at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Thursday. The accident happened shortly after he and members of his family landed there. The dogs were both on leashes while being walked and were making their way to some grass when they were hit by an airport service truck. Send well-wishes to the Travolta family in the comments.

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Ashley Olsen And Justin Bartha’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

A small fire broke out in the cockpit of the plane, which was headed from New York to L.A. By Kara Warner Justin Bartha and Ashley Olsen Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images Ashley Olsen and boyfriend Justin Bartha are safe and sound after their flight from New York’s JFK to Los Angeles’ LAX had to make an emergency landing Sunday night when a small fire broke out in the cockpit of the plane. Fellow passenger and L.A.-based publicist Phil Lobel told E! News that Olsen and the “Hangover” actor were among around 100 passengers on the United flight, which was diverted to Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport at about 9:30 p.m. after an electrical fire caused a crack in the plane’s windshield. Lobel told The Associated Press that about 30 minutes into the flight, he detected an electrical burning smell, and shortly thereafter, flight attendants began going over emergency instructions with passengers in the exit rows and someone brought up a fire extinguisher from the back of the plane. No injuries were reported, according to FAA spokeswoman Holly Baker, but fire trucks and about a half-dozen other emergency vehicles met the plane on the runway in D.C.; passengers were reportedly booked on outbound flights to Los Angeles on Monday morning (May 17). A rep for Olsen confirmed to E! News that the actress and Bartha were on the flight and that they are both OK. Olsen and Bartha weren’t the only actors aboard the plane: “Californication” actress Pamela Adlon and Jarrod Spector of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys” were also passengers. A rep for the National Transportation Safety Board said three people have been assigned to investigate the incident to determine the cause of the fire.

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Chris Brown, Tyga Drop Fan Of A Fan Mixtape

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

New mix of raw hip-hop and polished R&B features appearances by Lil Wayne, Bow Wow. By Jayson Rodriguez Tyga and Chris Brown Photo: Noel Vasquez/ Getty Images Chris Brown and Lil Wayne prot

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Bret Michaels To Make First TV Appearance Since Brain Hemorrhage

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

He will appear on Wednesday’s episode of ‘Oprah’ and plans to attend the live ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ finale. By MTV News staff Bret Michaels Photo: George Napolitano/ Getty Images Bret Michaels will make his first TV appearance since suffering a brain hemorrhage on Wednesday’s episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” People reports. He’s also planning to attend the live “Celebrity Apprentice” finale on May 23, his rep told the magazine Friday (May 13). The rep confirmed reports that Michaels is aiming to be back on the road in time for his May 28 show at the Hard Rock in Biloxi, Mississippi. The 47-year-old Poison rocker, who suffered a nearly fatal brain hemorrhage last month, was discharged from a Phoenix hospital on May 4. Michaels is reportedly stepping up his physical therapy to get back in shape for the Mississippi show on his postponed Roses & Thorns Tour. That outing was first interrupted when Michaels underwent an emergency appendectomy on April 12. At a May 4 press conference, Michaels’ doctors said he was doing well, walking and talking and expected to make a 100 percent recovery. At the time, physicians said he was still subject to painful blood clots, back pain and headaches. His doctor predicted at the time that Michaels might be able to resume regular activities within four to six weeks but said that he warned Michaels not to make any promises about when he would get back to work. Do you think Bret Michaels is pushing himself too hard to get back to work? Or is he just doing what he loves? Sound off in the comments. Related Videos The Poison And Bret Michaels Video Playlist Related Photos Bret Michaels’ Career In Photos Related Artists Bret Michaels

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