Michael Jackson's Estate Gives $30 Million To Pop Star's Mom And Kids

Posted on Wed Sep 14th, 2011 10:25am PDT       By X17 Staff

ParisPrinceBlanket091411.jpgMichael Jackson's family will finally see some of the more than $310 million that the late singer's estate has taken in since his death two years ago.

At the time of the King of Pop's death on June 25, 2009, he was deeply in debt. But the millions he has made posthumously will allow the estate's executors to provide MJ's mother Katherine and his three children, Paris, Prince and Michael Joseph, Jr. (more commonly known as Blanket), and various charities with $30 million.

Part of the money will go towards buying a new home for Katherine and the kids. In fact, Katherine is already in the process of selling the Encino, Calif., home where Michael was raised. The singer's heirs are currently living nearby in the town of Calabasas, and Mama Jackson has already checked out homes in the $10 million range that she's interested in purchasing.

It's a bit of happy news despite MJ's tragic end, especially since the manslaughter trial against his former doctor Conrad Murray will begin shortly.

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Last Amy Winehouse Music Video Released On Her Birthday

Posted on Wed Sep 14th, 2011 10:05am PDT       By X17 Staff




The music video for Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett's duet, "Body and Soul," was released Wednesday -- the day that would have been the singer's 28th birthday.

The video shows a very healthy Winehouse, further raising questions into what killed her on July 23. The cause of her death has not yet been determined, though it is known that no drugs were in her system at the time.

Winehouse's father Mitch sat down with Piers Morgan Tuesday night on CNN, where he told the host that Winehouse had been clean of drugs for years, but alcohol had become her new addiction.

He also spoke about his daughter's tumultuous relationship with ex-husband Blake. Watch the interview after the jump.

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Kyle Richards Has A Night Out With Her Man

Posted on Wed Sep 14th, 2011 9:45am PDT       By X17 Staff

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Kyle Richards took her sexy husband Mauricio Umansky to Give Back Hollywood's Farrah Fawcett Foundation Pre-Emmy Cancer Benefit at Soho House West Hollywood on Tuesday night.

We love how smart millionaire Kyle is with her money! Not only did she give back at the charity event (Farrah Fawcett died of cancer in 2009), she also saved money by shopping Missoni at Target on Tuesday, when the line debuted!

But, after Kyle Tweeted about her shopping trip, one follower was peeved! Said the anti-fan, "selfish of u to buy missoni from target when u can afford full price its 4 the ppl who dont have ur $."

Kyle's reply? "Wow."

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Anderson Cooper Gets His First Spray Tan ... With Snooki

Posted on Wed Sep 14th, 2011 9:25am PDT       By X17 Staff




Anderson Cooper is breaking a lot of ground with his new talk show. The renowned journalist is doing things he hasn't done before ... he's relishing daring, foreign experiences!

SnookiSprayTanAnderson230.4.jpg... Such as spray tanning.

On Tuesday's episode of Cooper's new day-time show, Anderson, the 44-year-old went for his first-ever spray tan, and he brought an expert with him: Jersey Shore's Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi.

Snooki gave her expert assessment of Cooper's skin state, saying: "Oh my God, you're pale! It's scary."

But she wasn't without compliments. "I had no idea Mr. 'Anderstand' had muscles," she said. "When he took off his shirt, he has this huge, like, peanut muscle. It was cool."

Watch it all go down (and see a shirtless Anderson) in the video above!

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Report: Cameron Diaz And Alex Rodriguez Call It Quits

Posted on Wed Sep 14th, 2011 9:10am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Cameron Diaz and her baseball beau Alex Rodriguez have officially ended their romance. The duo have been on and off for several years, however they were dating for the past solid year.

A source close to Rodriguez, 36, tells Us Weekly, "They broke up recently."

The 39-year-old Bad Teacher actress has been seen on numerous getaways with A-Rod over the past year including trips to London, Miami and New York City.

The source adds, "She's very busy with her career. And he's had injuries and wants to focus on his game. They're dedicated professionals."

The two reportedly have remained friends despite the split.

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Jon Cryer: "I Was Worried That Charlie Was Going To Die"

Posted on Wed Sep 14th, 2011 8:50am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Two And A Half Men's Jon Cryer sits down with Ellen DeGeneres Wednesday, and the interview promises to cover the darker side of his relationship with Charlie Sheen.

Cryer tells Ellen how he felt at the height of Sheen's meltdown earlier this year, saying: "Mostly I was worried that Charlie was going to die. That was the big fear for me."

But Cryer lightened the mood a bit with a joke. "That did not occur, and I'm thrilled about that," he said.

Yes, even though Sheen called Cryer a "troll," he doesn't seem to harbor any hard feelings. But sadly, the two no longer have a relationship.

    "We have not spoken. And, I will accept an apology both public and private. But again, it was in the heat of the moment I imagine when he said [the insults] … I did not put a whole lot of credence in it at the time."

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Kara DioGuardi Rents Out Her Mansion For $45,000 A Month

Posted on Wed Sep 14th, 2011 8:30am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Kara DioGuardi is trying to rent out her massive Studio City, Calif., mansion ... for $45,000 a month!

That's what a lot of people make in a year! Yowza.

The 7,600 square-foot home features five bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms, a 20-foot-high chimney/fireplace combo, a grand piano (for singer/songwriter Kara, of course), a sauna, an art studio (Kara's hubby is an artist), fountains, balconies and an infinity pool.

We're guessing Kara's looking to rent because she's so busy! The singer/songwriter and former American Idol judge is currently making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago through October 30.

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Dancing With The Stars Promises A Season Of Man Candy

Posted on Wed Sep 14th, 2011 8:10am PDT       By X17 Staff

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With all the sexy men featured on this season's Dancing With The Stars, no wonder fans are counting down the days until the big premiere on September 19.

The best body we've seen so far during these rehearsals is professional dancer Mark Ballas. With that six pack and smooth chest, he gets our vote!

We're looking forward to seeing what Chaz Bono, J.R. Martinez, David Arquette, Carson Kressley, Ron Artest and Robert Kardashian will be wearing throughout Season 13.

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