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NFL Star Steve McNair Found Dead (166 Comments)

Steve McNair -- an NFL QB with the Tennesse Titans and Baltimore Ravens -- was found dead today in Nashville, Tenn., according to Nashville police. McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville. A female victim was also found dead. No suspects have been taken into custody. The call to police came in at 1:35 PM. The ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/04/nfl-star-steve-mcnair-found-dead/


Jackson Docs Can Run But Can't Hide (329 Comments)

As law enforcement officials comb through medical records to determine who supplied and administered the anesthesia Propofol and other drugs to Michael Jackson, we've learned there may be a fail-safe way of getting at the truth. It's no secret -- especially in a celebrity town like L.A. -- some doctors use pseudonyms for celebrity patients and ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/04/michael-jackson-doctors-propofol-drugs-billing/


Jackson's Former Doc -- Reprimanded Over Rx (205 Comments)

A doctor who has treated Michael Jackson, went on tour with Jackson and even videotaped Jackson's wedding to Debbie Rowe, was reprimanded by the Medical Board of California for writing fraudulent prescriptions for Michael's sister, Janet. Dr. Allan Metzger received a public letter of reprimand from the Medical Board in September, 2000. The letter ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/04/jacksons-former-doc-reprimanded-over-rx/


Michael Jackson -- Best Man (157 Comments)

How'd you like to have had Michael Jackson by your side when you exchanged your wedding vows? Check out this photo of Michael Jackson with his lawyer, John Branca, at Branca's wedding in 1987. Jackson served as best man. Branca worked for Jackson from 1980-2006, and was then re-hired by Jackson weeks before his death. Branca was named co-executor ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/04/michael-jackson-best-man/


Independent People (72 Comments)

No one enjoys freedom more than celebrities -- as you can see by this group of newly single celebs who'll be setting off Fourth of July fireworks all by their lonesome. See Also Divorce Wars Divorce -- Down and Out ...

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Jackson Ticket Odds Are Bad -- Very Bad (77 Comments)

Don't book your plane tickets yet -- you're probably going to be watching the Michael Jackson memorial from home. A spokesman for the Jackson family revealed that after only seven hours, over 500,000 people had entered the lottery for memorial tickets. Okay, time for some quick math: that means that roughly 71,500 people per hour have signed up. ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/04/jackson-ticket-odds-are-bad-very-bad/


Topless Taylor Hicks (65 Comments)

Former "American Idol" star Taylor Hicks laid out in Mexico yesterday, working on his soulful tan. Hicks has not had a song make the charts since 2006. See Also Cops, Drunk Chicks ...and Taylor Hicks?! Taylor Hicks Tickets -- Totally Worthless ...

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Jackson Memorial Tickets -- Now a Worldly Event (44 Comments)

Michael Jackson is clearly the international star in death that he was in life -- the memorial lottery is now open to the world. Initially, only U.S.residents qualified for the ticket drawing to score seats for Tuesday's Staples Center memorial. But now the folks putting it together have decided to open up registration to all earthly beings, ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/04/jackson-memorial-tickets-now-a-worldly-event/


Jackson Sought Out Anesthesia (461 Comments)

Michael Jackson made the rounds at L.A. doctors' offices, often getting anesthesia for minor outpatient procedures -- procedures that did not require anesthesia. Medical sources say Jackson would get cosmetic surgery, collagen injections, Botox and acne treatment for which he would often be put under or sedated, even when it was not medically ...

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The Son on 'Kate & Allie': 'Memba Him?! (6 Comments)

Frederick Koehler is best known for playing Chip on the '80s TV series "Kate & Allie." Guess what he looks like now! ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/04/the-son-on-kate-and-allie-memba-him/


TMZ's 21st Birthday Bash -- The Finalists!!! (11 Comments)

The most foul, regrettable party pictures poured in for our 21st Birthday Contest -- so watch out ... just clicking through the pics could give you a hangover! **Be sure to check back on Monday to help decide who is going to score the $250 prize!** See Also TMZ's Foot Fetish Contest -- The Finalists! TMZ's Show Us Your Dark Side -- The ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/04/tmzs-21st-birthday-bash-the-finalists/


Debbie Rowe -- Full House? (54 Comments)

While we wait to see whether or not she mounts a battle for custody of her possibly biological children, Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe was spotted out at her mother's house yesterday after running errands. ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/04/debbie-rowe-full-house/


Billy Mays Funeral -- Death of a Salesman (125 Comments)

In pure Billy Mays fashion, all of Billy's pallbearers wore OxiClean button up shirts during his funeral in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania today. Mays died on Sunday morning in his sleep -- an autopsy suggested he died from complications due to heart disease. See Also Pitchman Billy Mays Found Dead ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/billy-mays-funeral-death-of-a-salesmen/


Sarah Palin a Quitter? You Betcha! (681 Comments)

Failed vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin sure likes to finish what she starts ... she just announced she's stepping down as Governor of Alaska later this month. Palin also said she won't seek a second term in 2010 -- Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell is set to take her place. It's not clear exactly why she's turning her back on the citizens ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/sarah-palin-quitter/


Lloyd's of London -- Overdose Clause? (137 Comments)

A spokesperson for Lloyd's of London tells us she's never heard of a case where her company has insured someone for a drug overdose. AEG, the company that was promoting Jackson's London concerts, claimed yesterday the policy it took out from Lloyd's did not cover death from natural causes but did cover overdoses. Louise Shield -- the head of ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/lloyds-of-london-overdose-clause/


Zac Efron Comes Up Short (70 Comments)

The Rachel for men is dead. Zac Efron has finally cut his wispy, banged, accidentally/on purpose messy, gelled man-shag. That noise you hear is the sound of millions of tween girls (and some boys) screaming in the streets. See Also Zac Efron's Muffin Top ...

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Jack -- A Shining Star at Yankee Stadium (28 Comments)

Jack Nicholson proved how crazy he is for his favorite baseball team, by reprising his infamous character from "The Shining" on the Jumbotron at the new Yankee Stadium yesterday. Unfortunately the Yankees lost 8-4 to the Mariners. Redrum. See Also Jack Wants Payback -- Sues Ex Studio Head ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/jack-a-shining-star-at-yankee-stadium/


Random Drawing for MJ Memorial Tickets (211 Comments)

Michael Jackson's memorial service will be held at two separate venues on Tuesday morning -- the main event will be at the Staples Center and a simulcast will play at the Nokia Theatre. A lottery has been set up for fans to obtain the free tickets -- and they can sign up for the random drawing on the Staples Center website ... good luck logging on. ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/aeg-random-drawing-for-mj-memorial-tix/


AEG -- MJ Concert Insurance Covered Overdose (226 Comments)

AEG took out a hefty insurance policy in case Michael Jackson's 50 London concerts fell through -- turns out the policy covered an MJ overdose. AEG's chief executive Randy Phillips said the $17.5 million insurance policy from Lloyd's of London didn't cover a death from natural causes. Phillips said the policy would still fall short of the money ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/aeg-mj-concert-insurance-covered-overdose/


Brad Pitt: With Friends Like You... (151 Comments)

Brad Pitt's bike broke down yesterday -- so he hopped a ride with some photogs (not us) so he could get to a very important meeting. Now here's the rub -- he didn't want to be filmed even though he was in a car full of pappers. See Also Brad Pitt -- Saved by the Paparazzi ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/brad-pitt-with-friends-like-you/


Debbie Rowe -- Out to Pasture (431 Comments)

Debbie Rowe may not have Michael Jackson's children under her care, but she was spotted tending to her horses on her ranch yesterday. The 50-year-old says she will fight for custody and submit to a DNA test to prove she is the biological mother of her two kids with Michael Jackson. See Also Debbie Rowe to Fight for Custody ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/debbie-rowe-put-out-to-pasture/


Top Prosecutors Hunting for Jackson Rx (63 Comments)

California State Attorney General Jerry Brown has launched an investigation into the prescribing practices of Michael Jackson's doctors. Brown says his office will help the LAPD track the controlled substances that made their way to Jackson. The State's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement will be combing files. It's the same method Brown used to track ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/top-prosecutors-hunting-for-jackson-rx/


TMZ Photog Seals Ron Artest/Lakers Deal (16 Comments)

Ron Artest is officially a Los Angeles Laker -- this according to a verbal commitment he made with a TMZ photographer outside of a club at 1 AM this morning. It's reported the Lakers have offered Ron $18.7 million for three years or $33.5 million for five years -- so we'll gladly take our 20% fee once ink hits paper. You're welcome, L.A. See ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/tmz-photog-seals-ron-artest-lakers-deal/


Cop: Gary Coleman's Wife Dropped F-Bomb on Me (83 Comments)

Gary Colemen's wife has a dirty, filthy, foul mouth -- this according to the police report filed after she was busted for domestic violence and disorderly conduct. The doc says Shannon Price locked Gary out of his house in Utah on Wednesday night, then proceeded to destroy everything in his bedroom. When cops arrived at the scene, Shannon "yelled ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/gary-colemans-wife-shannon-rice-domestic-violence/


Singer Evelyn 'Champagne' King: 'Memba Her?! (18 Comments)

In the '70s and '80s, Evelyn "Champagne" King became famous for disco hits like "Shame" and "Love Come Down." Guess what she looks like now! ...

PERMALINK: http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/03/singer-evelyn-champagne-king-memba-her/


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