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Wrestler Randy ‘Macho Man’ Savage Dies In Car Accident

Christian Allaire — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:24:05 +0000

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Legendary wrestler Randy Savage, otherwise known as ‘Macho Man,’ has died today in a car accident in Tampa, Florida, TMZ reports.

Savage’s brother, Lanny Poffo, said Savage suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM, causing him to lose control of his vehicle.

Savage was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median through oncoming traffic and “collided head-on with a tree.” Savage was then transported to Largo Medical center, where he died from his injuries.

His wife was a passenger in the vehicle during the collision but survived with “minor injuries.” She was transported to a different local hospital where she was treated. Randy and Lynn were both wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.

‘Macho Man’ began wrestling in the WWF in 1985 and became a superstar with his trademark catchphrase “Ooooooh Yeaahhhhh.” Savage was also the famous spokesperson for Slim Jim in the mid ’90s.

Savage survived by his new wife Lynn, whom he celebrated his 1-year anniversary with this year. Savage was 58.

‘Mad Men’ Star, January Jones, Flees Scene after Car Accident

Jacob Morris — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:20:06 +0000

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After watching the Lakers lose Thursday night, Mad Man star, January Jones, got into a car accident while driving home, reports TMZ.

The LAPD tells TMZ that Jones had been watching the game at a hotel and on her way back home several paparazzi began trailing her and she ended up driving her car straight into three other parked vehicles.

Jones then allegedly left the scene, leaving her license behind and walking to her house nearby to call the police. She was told that the police had arrived, and so she went back to the location of the accident. Jones says that the reason she fled was because the paparazzi were harassing her.

No arrest was made and no drugs or alcohol were suspected to have been involved. Also, the police have said that this will not be treated as a hit-and-run investigation.

Where is Tiger Woods?

andPOP Staff — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:31:19 +0000

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There have been many theories about where exactly Tiger Woods is hiding out. Some people have suggested Florida, on a boat, California, Arizona, etc. etc. It’s getting to the point that it feels like playing “Where’s Waldo.” Now TMZ is reporting that the pro golfer is hiding out in Africa? Sources tell TMZ that right after the car accident occurred, Woods had already planned to head to Africa and stay at a friend’s estate. We feel that this theory is just as truthful or untruthful as any of the other theories.

Tom Brokaw’s Car Accident Kills Woman

Vanessa Baker — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:45:18 +0000

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Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw was involved in a three-vehicle accident Friday in the Bronx, reports Perez Hilton. Brokaw, who was travelling with his wife, was responsible for the accident, which killed Suejas Estrada and left a United States Postal Service worker injured.

Brokaw and his wife both escaped the collision uninjured.

Tiger Woods Dodges The Law

Stephen Baldwin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:51:45 +0000

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Amid talks of adultery and romance rumours, Tiger Woods’ biggest concern was the Florida police…that’s no longer the case.

After smashing up his Cadillac Escalade near his Orlando estate, the Florida Highway Patrol is penalizing Woods with a careless driving ticket that will cost him $164. The multi-millionaire golfer spends more than that on a meal.

Florida Police also failed to obtain a search warrant to uncover any alternative causes of the accident, not having sufficient evidence to back it up.

With all the money that Woods has made Florida as the world’s hottest golf attraction, they probably owed him.

Tiger Woods’ Wife Changing Story About Car Accident

Vanessa Baker — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:17:56 +0000

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Golfer Tiger Woods’ wife, Elin Nordegren, told the Windemere Police Department that she went outside and saw her husband had struck a fire hydrant and a tree. She then used a golf club to break the windows of the vehicle and free Woods, reports TMZ.

However, the Florida Highway Patrol says the story Nordegren told them did not involve her returning to the house to get a golf club. There was also no blood found on the steering wheel, casting doubt on the fact that Woods’ injuries were sustained during the crash.

Woods reportedly told a friend that his wife scratched up his face during an argument in which she confronted him about reportedly being involved with another woman. He then told the friend that, when he attempted to drive away, Nordegren came outside with a golf club and began striking the vehicle. The distraction is what caused him to crash into the fire hydrant.

A neighbour says police were turned away from Woods’ home when they showed up this morning.

Robbie Williams Runs Over Papparazzi

Vanessa Baker — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:20:25 +0000

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A chauffeur for British singer Robbie Williams, formerly of the band Take That, ran over a teenage paparazzi, reports Perez Hilton. Both the photographer’s legs were run over as he was trapped beneath the vehicle.

Witnesses report Williams was visibly upset, but did not get out of the car to see if the boy was alright. The singer was transferred to another car and the paparazzi was rushed to the hospital. His injuries are reported to be minor.

Larry King Gets Sued

Vanessa Baker — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:41:37 +0000

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Talk-show host Larry King’s company, Larry King Enterprises, and his driver and are being sued over a fender bender that happened in November 2008, reports TMZ. The two plaintiffs are suing for in excess of $50,000 in damages for injuries they allegedly suffered in the accident.

“This is a completely frivolous and fraudulent lawsuit,” said King’s wife, Shawn Southwick. “There was zero damage to both cars. Our driver has an excellent record and is extremely responsible. At the time of the incident, the people got out of the car, and they were completely fine. Our driver checked to see if they were okay. We have witnesses who will confirm that. They exchanged insurance information, and as soon as they saw Larry King Enterprises, they decided to go for what they assumed are deep pockets. These people went to an ambulance chaser for an attorney, and as though they were filling out a form to get the maximum amount of money they could, checked off every box possible. In return, they will be on the receiving end of a big, fat lawsuit.”

A court date is scheduled for December.

Michael Phelps Revealed to be Drinking Before Accident

Vanessa Baker — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:25:25 +0000

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American Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps admitted to police he had a beer an hour and 15 minutes before he was involved in a car accident last Thursday in Maryland, reports Perez Hilton. Police, however, have ruled out alcohol as the cause of the collision, saying Phelps showed “no signsof alcohol impairment.” They deemed sobriety tests unnecessary at the scene of the accident.

The other driver, Amanda E. Virkus, caused the accident by running a red light.

Phelps and the two passengers in his Cadillac Escalade walked away from the crash uninjured.

The swimmer has been issued a citation by police, as he was driving with an invalid license at the time of the incident. He will not be required to pay a fine, but must appear in court to explain why he does not have a valid driver’s license.

Bret Michaels’ Tour Bus Hit

Vanessa Baker — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:26:02 +0000

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Bret Michaels, the lead singer of Poison, was not hurt when a car crashed into his tour bus on a Toronto highway Saturday, reports Perez Hilton. The accident resulted in a five-car pile-up, causing damage to all of the vehicles, but no major injuries.

Michaels, star of the VH1 reality dating show Rock of Love, was on his way to St. Paul, Minnesota for a solo show after playing at the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto. He is scheduled to rejoin his band on tour Tuesday in Connecticut.

Morgan Freeman in Serious Car Accident

andPOP Staff — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:15:15 +0000

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Is there a “Dark Knight” curse?

Morgan Freeman is the latest star of the blockbuster Batman film to hit a serious speed bump in his life. He was involved in a car accident in Mississippi on Monday which flipped his car several times, leaving him trapped.

The Jaws of Life were used to free him. Freeman was said to be lucid while he was being extracted from the wreck. “He was talking, joking with some of the rescue workers at one point,” said Clay McFerrin, editor of the Sun Sentinel in Charleston.

The actor broke both his arm and elbow, and damaged his shoulder.

Freeman’s co-star Heath Ledger died shortly after the film was completed, and Christian Bale was recently investigated for a violent altercation with his own mother and sister.

Hogan Family Receiving Death Threats

andPOP Staff — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:49:39 +0000

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While Nick Hogan, son of Hulk, is serving jail time for seriously injuring a man in a car accident, his family is receiving threats from the victim’s family.

Perez Hilton reports that police are investigating the Graziano family, and have listened to the voicemails.

Police would not release the names of the Graziano family members that had left the messages, nor which member of the Hogan family the threats were targeting.

The Hogan’s attorney, Morris Weinberg, stated that the family is taking the threats very seriously.

Meanwhile, Nick Hogan has been releasing statements about how upsetting it is for him to be in jail, and both Hogan parents have taken on much younger lovers. There seems to be no end to their drama.