US drug agents raid Jackson doctor's office
U.S. drug agents raid Jackson doctor's office
HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. drug enforcement agents and Los Angeles police on Wednesday raided a Houston clinic owned by Conrad Murray, the doctor who was with pop icon Michael Jackson when he died, searching for information on the singer's use of the anesthetic, propofol. Agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration entered the Armstrong Medical Clinic in north Houston to serve a search warrant in an effort to help Los Angeles police probing the death of the "Thriller" singer, said Rusty Payne, a Washington-based spokesperson for the agency.
Rock legends to perform Hall of Fame concerts
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bruce Springsteen, U2, Paul Simon and other rock legends will come together for two concerts in October to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The concerts on October 29 and 30 at New York City's Madison Square Garden will trace the history of rock and roll, from soul to hard rock, and also feature Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Metallica, with guest stars and collaborations promised.
Depp's next role unclear as green lights delayed
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Johnny Depp is coming off an acclaimed role in "Public Enemies" and stars in one of the most anticipated movies of this weekend's Comic-Con, "Alice in Wonderland." But the Mad Hatter is facing an unusual situation: Like the character he plays in "Alice," he soon could be killing time.
Stephen Baldwin files for bankruptcy in NY
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actor Stephen Baldwin, brother of Emmy winner and "30 Rock" star Alec Baldwin, filed for bankruptcy in New York on Tuesday, according to a court document that says he is millions in debt. The 43-year-old actor filed for Chapter 11 protection claiming he owes more than $2.3 million and owns a New York property valued at only $1.1 million. His wife, Kennya Baldwin, also is named in the document.
NY judge reinstates Rather fraud claim against CBS
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York judge reinstated part of former TV news anchor Dan Rather's $70 million lawsuit against CBS on Tuesday, although the ruling could be legally meaningless if an appeals court dismisses the entire case. New York State Supreme Court Judge Ira Gammerman ruled that Rather could sue CBS Corp for fraud, relating to Rather's claim that CBS made him a scapegoat in a scandal over a 2004 report on then-President George W. Bush's military record.
Harry Potter actor sentenced to community service
LONDON (Reuters) - A judge on Tuesday ordered actor Jamie Waylett, who plays school bully Vincent Crabbe in the "Harry Potter" movies, to serve 120 hours of community service after he admitted growing cannabis at his mother's home. District judge Timothy Workman told Waylett, who turned 20 on Tuesday, that the cannabis cultivation was on a small, but sophisticated scale.
"Wipeout" on course for third season
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Obstacle-course reality hit "Wipeout" will return for a third season. ABC is bringing the show back for an unspecified number of episodes next summer. At a time when few broadcast reality shows earn second or third seasons, the return of the stunt-driven series shows that last year's popular debut was no flash in the pan.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland dodges headbutt charge
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Kiefer Sutherland will avoid a return trip to a Los Angeles jail after prosecutors determined a recent altercation with a fashion designer was not serious enough to violate his probation for drunken driving, an official said on Tuesday. The decision by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office came after the New York District Attorney declined to pursue criminal charges against the star of popular U.S. television show "24," the official said.
Hollywood turns up hype for Comic-Con
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of pop culture fans will descend on the Comic-Con International event this week in San Diego that in recent years has changed from a convention of comic book lovers to a Hollywood movie bazaar. Comic-Con begins its 40th year on Wednesday night with a preview of new comic books, graphic novels, science-fiction and action movies, television shows and videogames.
Michael Jackson aimed to direct movie about foster children
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Three months before his death, Michael Jackson committed to co-directing and financing a movie -- a poignant drama about foster children -- and planned to get started as soon as he completed his London concerts. The news is the latest in a series of revelations that are helping to shed light on the pop star's passions and projects, even as the investigation into his abuse of prescription drugs and a tussle over custody of his children rage on.
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