Posted on Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 8:05am PDT By
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First she was "intentionally" omitted from the will and now Michael Jackson's family isn't even speaking to her? That's gotta sting!
The Jacksons have not spoken to Debbie Rowe, the mother of his two oldest children, and it appears as though the two parties haven't been on good terms for quite some time. As you know, Jackson's mother, Katherine, was granted temporary custody of Prince, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7, and a source tells Us Weekly, "Even now, she just wants to visit [the kids] and be a part of their lives - she's not after custody unless they were being harmed."
Rowe's lawyer, Eric George, told the Los Angeles Times he would attend a custody hearing on Monday, but said he didn't know if Rowe would ask for custody or to continue visitation rights.
Rowe (who was married to Jackson from 1996 to 1999) filed a petition in 2001 to give up her parental rights, but in 2003, she went back to court to regain custody after Jackson was accused of child molestation, a charge of which he was later acquitted.
Posted on Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 7:50am PDT By
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But when you're as beautiful (and recognizable) as she is, it's pretty difficult to go totally unnoticed!
We snapped the lovely and talented Natalie Portman leaving the hair salon yesterday with what appears to be slightly lighter locks, but we're not sure...she kept her new under wraps (er, under a hoodie) as she slid into her waiting car.
Posted on Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 7:25am PDT By
X17 Staff
A law enforcement official in Washington D.C. has confirmed that the Drug Enforcement Administration is now joining the investigation of Michael Jackson's death.
According to The Associated Press, the official says the Los Angeles Police Department asked the DEA to step in because of their knowledge and resources of illicit drug manufacturers known as "pill mills."
The federal agency would also play a role in looking at Jackson's doctors and whether they were registered with the DEA to prescribe drugs. Also, federal investigators will try to determine the sources of the drugs doctors prescribed for Jackson to see whether or not there is a trafficking pattern.
Sounds like some pretty serious stuff...should be interesting to see what they'll find!
Posted on Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 7:15am PDT By
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...for the sake of art? Sure looks like it! The supermodel shows the rest of the world what Leo gets to see every night, as she rolls around naked in bed...
I mean, is there anything else she could do for a living?
Posted on Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 6:38am PDT By
X17 Staff
So that's their secret to staying so trim!
Yesterday afternoon Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom grabbed a bite to eat at the vegetarian restaurant Real Food Daily in Los Angeles, and the matching couple seemed to be in good spirits as they darted into their car. These two may not be Gisele and Tom, but they sure are adorable together!
Posted on Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 6:08am PDT By
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Can you believe she's turning 23 today? In less than a quarter of a century, Lindsay has done more things than most of us will ever do in a lifetime. Whether it's dating a girl, crashing her Benz, racking up multiple DUIs or getting pelted with flour, the starlet sure knows how to stay in the spotlight!
In honor of our favorite redhead, we've compiled a gallery of our fav Lilo moments over the past few months. Click the gallery below to see the best, worst and the craziest shots of the b-day girl!
Posted on Wed Jul 1st, 2009 10:17pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Michael Jackson's funeral will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles at 10am on Tuesday, July 7, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
AEG Live, which owns the Staples Center and the adjacent Nokia Theatre, will use both facilities and the surrounding plaza for the memorial service. Inside sources reveal that AEG will put gigantic screens outside the location for the thousands of fans who will not get inside. In order to hold the service at the facility, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus had to be persuaded to postpone moving into the 20,000-seat venue by several hours.
Ironically enough, the Staples Center is where Jackson spent his final night, rehearsing for his upcoming London concerts, right up until midnight on Wednesday June 24.
There's no word yet on how the ticketing will be handled, but you can bet it's going to be chaotic!
Posted on Wed Jul 1st, 2009 5:01pm PDT By
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...in the form of a pillow? A little weird, in my opinion!
We snapped these pix of Joe Jackson leaving the Encino estate carrying a pillow with a picture of his late son, Michael, on the front of it. Is this sweet or just plain creepy? You decide!