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FBI Investigating Celebrity Hackers

andPOP Staff — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:21:27 +0000

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After hackers attacked celebrities like Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis, the FBI is launching a formal investigation.

TMZ reports that dozens of celebrities have been hacked, with a variety of personal information being revealed.

Just today nude photos of Scarlett Johansson were exposed, along with Mila Kunis being hacked, exposing personal pictures of Justin Timberlake.

Notorious B.I.G. Murder Investigation Reopened??

andPOP Staff — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:26:36 +0000

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Will the mystery of who killed Notorious B.I.G. finally be solved? Well 13 years after the murder of the legendary rapper, new leads have surfaced which has put some steam into the case.

CNN reports a task force of federal and local authorities are working on some new tips, however no further information is available at this time. The investigation reportedly includes the Los Angeles Police Department, L.A. County District Attorney’s Office and the FBI.

Biggie was killed in 1997 in Los Angeles while riding in a SUV after a music industry party.

We wonder if this turns out to be the biggest story of 2011!!

Charges Possibly Pending for Stars of TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’

andPOP Staff — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:40:47 +0000

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TLC’s favorite polygamist family’s future hangs in the balance as county prosecutors decide their fate, reports TMZ.

The cast of “Sister Wives” were being investigated by the Lehi Police Department for felony bigamy. That investigation has now been turned over to the Utah County Attorney who will decide whether to prosecute.

“Sister Wives” follows the life of Kody Brown – who has 3 wives, a fiancée and 13 children. What a guy! And what a moron for putting his illegal lifestyle on display! Good luck in prison.

Polygamous Family Continues With TV Show Despite Investigation

andPOP Staff — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:45:29 +0000

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The Polygamous Family who star on TLC’s “Sister Wives” are continuing on with their show despite an investigation launched by Utah officials.

TMZ reports the Utah family have become the target of a felony bigamy investigation. The family issued a statement saying “We are disappointed in the announcement of an investigation, but when we decided to do this show, we knew there would be risks.”

The family continues, “But for the sake of our family, and most importantly, our kids, we felt it was a risk worth taking.”

“Sister Wives” follows the life of 42 year old Kody Brown who has 3 wives, a prospective 4th wife and 13th children.

What a dirtbag!

Actress Catherine Bach’s Husband Found Dead

Jacob Morris — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:04:55 +0000

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Peter Lopez, husband to actress Catherine Bach of “The Dukes of Hazzard” fame was found dead late Friday morning in Encino, Calif. E! Online reports.

Paramedics reached the home of Bach and Lopez, responding to a possible shooting report.

LAPD spokesperson Lt. John Romero comments, “We’re still in the early stages of the investigation, but what we gather is it’s an apparent suicide.” reports E! Online.

Lopez was a music attorney who at one point represented Michael Jackson.

Bach and Lopez were married in 1990 and have two children together.

Something New Investigates Beards on andPOP TV

andPOP Staff — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:57:35 +0000

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Korey and Jordan look at that most essential component of music history – the beard.

andPOP Presents Something New – CanRock Episode

andPOP Staff — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:01:34 +0000

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The second episode of andPOP’s TV show “Something New” in case you missed it. We are researching Canadian rock in this episode and have some awesome interviews!

Ben Roethlisberger Sexual Assault Accusations

andPOP Staff — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:00:44 +0000

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TMZ reports that Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of a sexual assault by a woman in Georgia.

The incident allegedly occurred at a club in Milledgeville, Georgia called Capital C. The accuser has been interviewed by police and treated at a local hospital.

Police have interviewed Roethlisberger but no formal charges have been laid. Roethlisberger is currently being sued by a Reno woman who accused the NFL player of sexual assault in 2008.

Tiger Woods Child Abuse Investigation Faulty

andPOP Staff — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:51:51 +0000

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When it rains it pours. E! News reports that a Florida lawmaker is extremely upset over the bogus allegation of child abuse against Tiger Woods’ kids. Republican state Senator Ronda Storms sent a letter to Department of Children & Families that the investigation of Tiger Woods was a complete misuse of funds and resources, and potentially added additional trauma to children who needed actual help. On December 11 a phone call was placed to investigate the welfare of Tiger’s kids. This was coincidentally the same time when the scandal was at its peak.

So what was the verdict by DCF of the Woods household? The report showed the kids were perfectly safe and well cared. In an interview with the Sun-Sentinel, the Senator further says about the person who made the initial child abuse claim, “Call me a cynic, call me skeptical but it’s not beyond the pale to think that this was done by somebody in the celebrity-entertainment circle.”

LAPD Opens Investigation into Brittany Murphy’s Death

Robert Ostfield — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:48:35 +0000

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According to Examiner.com, the LAPD has opened an investigation into the death of actress Brittany Murphy. Detectives working on the case have arrived at the home of Murphy where the 911 call was placed this morning. Murphy was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after being transported from her home.

It is been reported by numerous sources that Murphy died of cardiac arrest. Paramedics were called to the home but unfortunately were unable to revive her. Brittany Murphy was 32 years old and had starred in numerous films.

Further Information About Michael Jackson’s Homicide

Emma Renda — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:43:05 +0000

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Michael Jackson’s death was officially ruled a homicide by the L.A. County Coroner, according to TMZ.com.

The cause of death was said to be acute Propofol intoxication. While Propofol and Lorazepam (Ativan) were said to be the cause of Jackson’s death, a host of other drugs were found in Jackson’s system including Midazolam (Versed), Diazepam (Valium), Lidocaine (topical anesthetic) and Ephedrine (used to treat hypotension associated with anesthesia), as listed on TMZ.

Although Jackson’s death has been ruled a homicide at the hands of his doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, it does not necessarily mean criminal charges. Murray is the target of a manslaughter investigation, according to the Los Angeles Times, but Jackson’s history of drug dependency will factor largely into any criminal trial.

Aside from the rumours of who’s to blame for his death, the world has been exposed to a host of whispers about the real paternity of Jackson’s kids.

Most ridiculously, The Sun UK reported Macaulay Culkin (yes, the star of Home Alone and long-time boyfriend of Mila Kunis) donated sperm allowing Jackson to create his youngest son, Prince Michael II (a.k.a Blanket). Culkin is the godfather of Jackson’s two sons, but has not issued a public statement about the claims of parenthood.

Jackson’s brother Marlon released a statement that while Jackson did not conceive his children naturally, “they were Michael’s kids, regardless of where they came from,” according to The Sun UK.

Despite the outlandish rumours, Jackson’s true fans are still pouring out in droves to show their support.

Spike Lee (acclaimed director, including the 1996 music video for Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us”) hosted a birthday party in NYC’s Prospect Park where thousands of fans gathered to dance to his hits spun by DJ Spinna, and a number of speeches by Lee, Rev Al Sharpton and Tracy Morgan. Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz attended and declared Aug. 29 Michael “King of Pop” Jackson Memorial Day in Brooklyn.

Jay Bennett’s Death Being Investigated As Accident

Ilan Mester — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:55:36 +0000

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After former Wilco member Jay Bennett was found dead in his home, an Illinois coroner determined the multi-instrumentalist died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, according to media reports.

Tests show that a drug that is prescribed to treat chronic pain, fentanyl, is what Bennett died from. The coroner’s office is investigating the death as an accident, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Just a month before his death, Bennett put up a post on his MySpace page and mentioned the pain he suffered continuously from a hip injury.

Bennett wrote, “A decade-plus of multiple nightly stage jumps and various other rock’n'roll theatrics had finally taken a toll that I could no longer deal with.”

In 2008, a division of Johnson & Johnson called PriCara recalled fentanyl patches after finding out some could leak and in turn lead to a potential overdose, according to reports from “The Tribune.”

Bennett was a songwriter, musician and engineer for alternative rock band Wilco from the mid 90’s until the release of “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” in 2002.

Christian Bale Accused of Attacking Own Mother, Sister

andPOP Staff — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:02:02 +0000

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Christian Bale had huge success at the box office this weekend – but his personal life may be falling apart.

The “Dark Knight” star is being sued for assault by his mother and sister, reports the UK Sun. Bale is said to have lashed out at his family members on Sunday at Park Lane’s Dorchester Hotel in London.

Bale faces questioning, but police are giving him the benefit of the doubt; they even held off their investigation to allow Bale to attend the huge premier of the new Batman flick.

A source told The Sun, “It was a very difficult situation but it would have been wrong to have wrecked the premiere over a complaint which we don’t yet know is founded in truth. But Mr Bale will be contacted at the earliest opportunity and be asked to provide an account of anything that happened.”

A Met Police spokesperson confirmed they had receive the allegations from Bale’s family.