Posted on Tue Aug 18th, 2009 1:49pm PDT By
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For the first time since he was ID'd, Dr. Conrad Murray, the doctor currently under investigation for manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson death, is speaking out in public. Well, kinda, he recorded a YouTube video that he just released and not surprisingly, says nothing about the ongoing investigation.
In the video, Dr. Murray thanks all his friends and supporters for their well wishes. Ummm what supporters?
In the clip, the doc says, "Because of all that is going on, I am afraid to return phone calls or use my email. Therefore, I recorded this video to let all of you know that I have been receiving your messages."
He goes on to say, “Your messages give me strength and courage, and keep me going. They mean the world to me.â€Â
He didn't address the rumors that he injected the fatal dose of Propofol that ultimately killed Jackson, but he did say, "I have done all I could do. I told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail. God bless you and thank you.â€Â
The Jackson family will lay Michael to rest on August 29th. The results of the toxicology report are still yet to be made public.
Posted on Tue Aug 18th, 2009 1:28pm PDT By
X17 Staff
At first glance, I thought this was a pic of Al Pacino dressed as Woody Allen, but turns out Pacino may actually be in a good movie, playing Dr. Jack Kevorkian in the biopic of the doctor's life, You Don't Know Jack.
I normally don't like biopics (there's just too much to cram into two hours!) but "Dr. Death's" life is pretty fascinating whether you agree with him or not. Let's hope Al actually has a hit this time!
The film, which is currently shooting in NYC, also stars John Goodman and Susan Sarandon.
Posted on Tue Aug 18th, 2009 1:00pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Cam Gigandet and his daughter are two cute!
The sexy star of the vampire film series hit up Robertson on Monday with his lovely fam, making a stop at Kitson for a little shopping. Is it wrong that we want Cam to just take his shirt off in the middle of the street? Sorry about it!
We'll settle for some cute pix of him smiling and a little exchange between him and our photogs...
Posted on Tue Aug 18th, 2009 12:58pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Yeah, remember when these two were sooooo in love? Those were the days!
Harry Morton - whose father co-founded the Hard Rock Cafe and grandfather founded Morton's - dined out at Madeo in the BH last night. Such a handsome, successful guy! He also came up with the Pink Taco chain, so it's not like Harry doesn't have any ambitions of his own...
Damn, LiLo really missed out!
Of course, it looks like H.M. isn't a big fan of the pap attention. No wonder he and Linds didn't get along!
Posted on Tue Aug 18th, 2009 12:29pm PDT By
X17 Staff
I bet y'all are wondering why The Hills' plastic beauty, Heidi Montag, didn't bare all in Playboy... and if you don't care, oh well! Like that'll stop Montag from yapping.
On Ryan Seacrest's radio show, Heidi quoted Andy Warhol: "Always leave them asking for more." Such a smartie! Does that mean she'll pose in the men's mag again? "Maybe," teased Heidi.
The blonde also had this de-lish quote: "For me personally, I feel like God created the body, and the body is beautiful. The way God created us was naked. So I am not ashamed of it. I'm proud of it. This was such a blessed experience."
Posted on Tue Aug 18th, 2009 12:16pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Retail therapy, that is!
We spotted Michael's sister La Toya Jackson leaving Kitson yesterday, and it doesn't look like shopping at the trendy Robertson store was able to cheer her up at all! Poor girl, we can't even imagine how much she misses her brother!
When photogs asked her if Michael's body was at Neverland she said no - of course, we now know Michael will be laid to rest on August 29 at the Holly Terrace in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Posted on Tue Aug 18th, 2009 11:55am PDT By
X17 Staff
Here we go again! Robin Wright Penn has filed for divorce from her husband Sean Penn, reports People.
The papers, which were filed in Marin County on August 12 cite "irreconcilable differences" and state that "both parties have already agreed to [shared] custody" over son, Hopper Jack, 16, and that "the estranged couple have already agreed to division of all property." Robin and Sean got married in 1996, and Sean filed for divorce not once but twice - first in December of 2007, and again in April of 2009, but both times the two agreed to call it off.
On Sunday, Robin was noticeably absent from Sean's pre-birthday dinner at Nobu, and the next day Robin's interview with More magazine was released in which she stated that she that she had no plans to reconcile with her husband. "I hit that crossroad a while ago," she said. "I know what I don't want."

Think this is it for these two? If their history is any indication of the future, we'd say this divorce will get called off too!
Posted on Tue Aug 18th, 2009 11:50am PDT By
X17 Staff
Kim Kardashian is going from reality to comedy.
The newly single - and newly blonde - Kardashian will be making a guest appearance on the new Fox sitcom Brothers.
While the situation is scripted, Kim will be playing herself in the episode set to air in October.
In one scene, she will reportedly confront former football player Michael Trainor (portrayed by real ex-New York Giant Michael Strahan) about an alleged affair the pair were rumored to have had.
Is it just us or does that not sound all that different than her reality show!