Rapper Petey Pablo is behind bars … and has been for almost two months. We’re just learning that he checked himself into a federal correction institution in West Virginia on January 4 to begin serving his three year sentence. Pablo, real name Moses Mortimer Barrett III, was sentenced to three years in prison for trying to smuggle a gun through an airport last year. He is scheduled be released in July, 2014. RELATED: Petey Pablo Sentenced To 35 Months For Gun Charge How The Glock Became Hip-Hop’s Favorite Gun [AUDIO] Prison Break: Hip-Hop Behind Bars In 2010
‘I’m certainly more optimistic than I was four months ago,’ David Cross tells MTV News about returning to the Bluth household. By Josh Wigler David Cross Photo: MTV News “Arrested Development” fans across the world rejoiced in early October when it was announced that the cult comedy classic would make a comeback in the form of a new television miniseries and movie . Since then, Netflix has come aboard to host the new “Arrested” series , adding further hope to the fact that this time, finally, for serious, no fakesies or backsies, the Bluths are really returning to the screen. Even David Cross — who starred on the show as world-renowned analrapist (that’s analyst/therapist, you pervs) Tobias F
Look who’s got words to say in his defense all of a sudden. Almost four months after pleading guilty to having unlawful sex with a minor and being sentenced to less than a year in prison , Shane Sparks has written an open-letter to the world to let us all know he really wasn’t responsible for taking advantage of a 12-year-old. To the dance industry, peers and fans, “Within the last few years of my life I have encountered many difficulties, all while being unable to freely speak and share my side of the story. The truth of the matter is that when I was in my early twenties, over 17 years ago, I began seeing a young lady who I thought at the time was of age. She was an employee at (a well known Los Angeles) dance studio, where I was a dance instructor. My biggest regret and mistake was not making sure that she was over 18 when I began a physical relationship with her. This young lady’s mother was fully aware and knew that her daughter and I were seeing one another, and consented to the relationship, while leading me to believe that her daughter was older. Nevertheless, I apologize to her and her daughter for any harm I may have caused them. For a few years now, I’ve had to deal with the public humiliation and personal strife of being condemned by heinous and false accusations. The case is now over and I was eventually charged and convicted of one count of having sexual relations with a minor, and my punishment was to engage in counseling, which I have already began, and I may have to complete four months in a private jail facility. After my case was over, TMZ released an inaccurate story stating that there were six other ladies who had been assaulted by me which is completely false. Statements by my attorney and the prosecuting attorney from the District Attorney’s Office will confirm how false and misleading TMZ’s story was. I am disappointed and hurt that TMZ would report such a false story without first checking the facts, by contacting the District Attorney’s Office. Deputy District Attorney: Alison A.W. Meyers wrote a legal statement proving that I was cleared of TMZ’s accusations stating that other minors came forward as victims. “While the case was pending against Mr. Sparks, no other chargeable victims ever came forward to discuss with me any allegations of the defendant having (sexual encounters) with them when they were underage.” – DDA Alison A.W. Meyers I am taking all the necessary steps to move towards a positive path and clear my name so I may be remembered as a man of faith, and a talented dancer/choreographer, and leave behind a legacy my loved one’s can be proud of. I can only hope that people will finally hear my side of the story and be forgiving instead of believing false accusations that the media highlights. I would like to thank my family, friends, and supporters for standing by my side and providing me with their strength during this trying time in my life. I love you all, and will be forever grateful.” -Shane Sparks Yeah… you know what? Maybe you should have lead with this in 2009 when you first got popped. And if you had the consent of the mother of your underage girlfriend who looked six years older than she was, why would your lawyer let you cop a plea instead of fighting to defend yourself? Source
It’s hard to believe that what started with a smash of Thor’s hammer back in May is ending meekly almost four months later with an orgy , a lost space mission and 3-D sharks . Alas, with Labor Day having arrived, summer is officially unofficially over. But! Before the crisp fall movie season begins in earnest, it’s time to look back on what transpired. Pour yourself one last glass of Country Time lemonade and click ahead to remember the highlights of the summer movie season with your bestest Movieline editors.
The fall movie season is synonymous with prestige — from Moneyball to War Horse , the next four months will be filled with the Oscar nominees of tomorrow — but what if you want to continue the mindless fun of summer into the next season? Fear not! Hollywood has you covered with a bevy of big-budget popcorn films all seemingly designed to make summer truly endless. Which will be the biggest hits of the fall?
Hot 107.9′s own DJ Drama has revealed that T.I. is working on a book. As we previously reported, T.I. will be home from prison on September 29. He released his final message last week and says when he returns he plans on taking it back to where he started. Lets hope T.I. writes a book that will give us a deeper look into his life. Check out Drama’s interview via HipHopWired below: T.I.’s Final Message From Prison T.I. Gets A September 29th Release Date T.I. Should Have Been On His Honeymoon When He Was Arrested T.I. Sentenced To 11 Months In Prison, Says He “Screwed Up” [EXCLUSIVE]
New music from Ja Rule “F*ck Em All” and the Mpire squadron, Harry-O and Merc Montana. I told you all a bid was not going to keep Ja Rule from dropping new music. The Mpire crew is holding it down for Rule York while he finishes up his prison time. Harry-O’s Angels and Demons is currently available for download . Check out the audio below. WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT Recent Post: Ja Rule “Pain Is Love 2″ Album Release Date Ja Rule Gets 28 Months Added To His Sentence
Liv Tyler ends an unusually long break from the movies this year, first with the wild dark comedy Super and today with The Ledge , in which she co-stars as the troubled, born-again Christian wife in the middle of a fundamentalist husband (Patrick Wilson) and hunky atheist neighbor (Charlie Hunnam) sandwich. Faith, sex, love, and mortality collide in writer-director Matthew Chapman’s potboiler, which culminates in a suicide showdown also featuring Terrence Howard. It’s madness! But it’s also, as always, a pleasure to see Tyler back onscreen — where she has a confirmed interest to return even more frequently in the months and years ahead.
Vanessa Hudgens’s national campaign debuts in magazines this fall, and merchandise will be available exclusively at Kohl’s and kohls.com in the months ahead. And to be a part of the campaign, Candie’s is giving fans the opportunity to choose its next TV commercial. Vanessa Hudgens is working her flirty side in her second campaign for Candie’s! The starlet — first announced as the new face of the line in January — is part of the brand’s fall campaign for Kohl’s, showcasing a series of rules kno
Piers Morgan#39;s Wife Celia Walden, 34, is four months pregnant with the couple#39;s first child together. A feature writer and columnist for the U.K.#39;s Daily Telegraph, Walden wed Morgan in June 2010. Piers Morgan is expanding his family. The Piers Morgan Tonight host, 46, confirmed the addition via Twitter Sunday morning, linking to a pregnancy report and remarking, “This is true.” Morgan, who also judges America#39;s Got Talent, is already dad to three boys – Spencer, 17, Stanley, 13, a
