Posted Jul 6th 2009 3:51PM by TMZ Staff
The Jackson family just announced everyone who will participate in tomorrow's memorial -- and here's the list:
Ron Boyd (family friend), Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Andrae Crouch Choir, Berry Gordy, Jennifer Hudson, Shaheen Jafargholi (finalist on Britain's Got Talent), Magic Johnson, Martin Luther King III, Bernice A. King, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Brooke Shields, Pastor Lucious Smith (family friend), Usher and Stevie Wonder.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Jul 6th 2009 3:26PM by TMZ Staff
Here is Joyce DeWitt's mug shot -- taken on Saturday after the 60-year-old "Three's Company" star was arrested in El Segundo, Cal. for suspicion of DUI.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Jul 6th 2009 3:05PM by TMZ Staff
Nashville police now think the gun recovered at the scene of Steve McNair and Sahel Kazemi's shooting death belonged to Sahel.
Police spokesmen Don Aaron said, "We believe the pistol recovered from the apartment was purchased by Kazemi."
McNair was found shot four times -- twice in the head and twice in the body -- and Kazemi suffered a single gunshot to the head. Cops were told Kazemi and McNair "had been in a dating relationship," even though McNair was married.
The gun in question was found under Kazemi's body -- cops think murder-suicide is a possibility, but nothing official yet.
Filed under: Talk Sports
Posted Jul 6th 2009 3:01PM by TMZ Staff
The deadline to pick up Michael Jackson memorial tickets is causing a frenzy, because some of the ticket holders -- especially those who live out of state -- can't make it to the ticket counter by the 6PM deadline.
Right now, anyone who was selected to attend must present the voucher for their tickets by 6PM at Dodger Stadium.
An AEG spokesman tells us they've been receiving complaints and are now considering pushing the deadline.
Stay tuned...
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Jul 6th 2009 2:40PM by TMZ Staff
Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe won't be attending Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center tomorrow.
Her attorney sends us this statement:
"The onslaught of media attention has made it clear her attendance would be an unnecessary distraction to an event that should focus exclusively on Michael's legacy. Debbie will continue to celebrate Michael's memory privately."
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Jul 6th 2009 1:57PM by TMZ Staff
We've learned the "second" will that was lodged with the court was signed by Michael Jackson in 1997. That will was declared null and void when the 2002 will was signed.
The main reason Jackson updated his will in 2002 -- the birth of his last two children.
In both the '97 and 2002 wills, Jackson's lawyer/friend John Branca was named co-executor.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Jul 6th 2009 11:42AM by TMZ Staff
We're inside the courtroom as the lawyer for the co-executors of Michael Jackson's will, John Branca and John McClain, go before a judge seeking to be named administrator of Jackson's estate.
1:08 PM ET -- Hearing is over.
1:02 PM ET -- The judge just said that decisions involving marshaling the assets, attorney's fees, and settling claims and actions all require court approval -- as well as any modifications to existing court agreements and decisions
1:00 PM ET -- The judge just made it clear -- Katherine is NOT a co-administrator and she is not required to be involved in every decision. But, he pointed out, her attorney does have the ability to object.
12:54 PM ET -- The executors are also interested in operating his businesses (employees, investments, etc.) but any new business ventures would be subject to court approval.
12:49 PM ET -- The lawyer for the executors is balking about giving Katherine approval power. The judge has said he wants the executors to keep Katherine in the loop about decisions being brought before the court.
Click here... it's not over yet
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Jul 6th 2009 10:05AM by TMZ Staff
The lawyer for the doctor who was at Michael Jackson's home the day he died tells TMZ he did not give Jackson OxyContin or Demerol that day, but he wouldn't say the same about the powerful anesthesia found at the singer's home.
Dr. Conrad Murray was interviewed by LAPD detectives a week ago Saturday. Law enforcement sources tell us the information Dr. Murray gave police regarding drugs at Jackson's home was enough for cops to secure a search warrant from a judge. A search warrant can only be issued if there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed.
Law enforcement sources say when police searched the home, they found the powerful anesthesia Propofol. The drug was specifically labeled Propofol and there was no indication it had been prescribed to anyone.
Edward Chernoff reiterated to us his client did not administer Demerol or OxyContin to Jackson the day he died. But Chernoff would not take the same stand on Propofol. Chernoff told us, "I have no statement on whether the Dr. prescribed or administered Propofol."
Chernoff added, "We're confident whatever the doctor prescribed did not kill Michael Jackson."
As we reported last week, cops obtained a search warrant the day after Jackson died. A second warrant was issued two days after Dr. Murray's interview -- that's the one that led cops to the Propofol. The second warrant may have been necessary if the first warrant only covered prescription medications.
The LAPD and the DEA are on the hunt to determine how the Propofol ended up in Jackson's home. The drug should never be administered outside a hospital.
UPDATE: A spokesman for attorney Ed Chernoff just called to say when Chernoff spoke with TMZ last night "He was not conscious. He had just woken up and he can't speak for anything that was in the home."
In fact, it was just after midnight Houston time when we spoke with him. We were on the phone with Chernoff for nearly 20 minutes. He repeated multiple times that he had no comment regarding the Propofol. Aside from the comments we quoted above, Chernoff said, "I have no comment on whether the doctor administered Propofol." He also said, "I can't deny or admit what the doctor might have prescribed." He also said "I can't say if the doctor gave him Propofol."
Chernoff went on to talk about the LAPD investigation, sounding very alert and choosing his words carefully: "When all the results come in, the truth will come out and the correct result will be obtained." He also asked questions about what we knew regarding which drug may have killed Michael Jackson.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Jul 6th 2009 9:03AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned "Three's Company" star Joyce DeWitt was arrested for DUI on July 4th in El Segundo, California.
Law enforcement sources tell us DeWitt drove past a barricade Saturday afternoon -- and when an officer approached her, she smelled like booze. She was given field sobriety tests and then arrested for suspicion of DUI.
The 60-year-old actress, who played Janet Wood on the 80's sitcom, posted bail for $5,000.
The Regal Beagle wouldn't comment.
Filed under: Drunks
Posted Jul 6th 2009 8:00AM by TMZ Staff
Anderson Cooper celebrated his independence by exercising the second amendment -- his right to bear massive arms.
This way to the gun show.
Filed under: Hot Bodies, Politix
Posted Jul 6th 2009 7:58AM by TMZ Staff
Sporting her 2004 Super Bowl commemorative nipple clamp, Rihanna celebrated Independence Day by partying at Tao in Vegas.
Justin Timberlake had nothing to do with this "wardrobe malfunction."
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Bodies, Full Throttle Fashion, Rihanna
Posted Jul 6th 2009 6:55AM by TMZ Staff
The value of Michael Jackson memorial tickets has just gone up.
Multiple sources tell TMZ Mariah Carey will perform at tomorrow's Michael Jackson memorial at the Staples Center.
We're hearing she'll perform the Jackson 5 classic, "I'll Be There."
Filed under: Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson
Posted Jul 6th 2009 5:45AM by TMZ Staff
Michael Jackson baby bearer Debbie Rowe was swarmed by paparazzi outside a Lancaster Chinese restaurant yesterday -- and when one dude got too close, she flipped, screaming "Are you ready to have your butt kicked? Don't f**king touch me!"
According to reports, Rowe will attend the Jackson memorial ceremony at the Staples Center tomorrow.
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Michael Jackson
Posted Jul 6th 2009 4:30AM by TMZ Staff
Sales for tickets to attend the King of Pop's final farewell are running rampant on sites like eBay, but watch out before you put in a bid -- the company is removing tickets sales from the site as fast as possible.
We got a screen grab of a pair of tickets that already cost $10,000 (kind of them to offer free shipping) -- but the link was disabled shortly after we found it.
Incredibly expensive and hard to get? Good luck...
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Jul 6th 2009 3:30AM by TMZ Staff
They drank, we saw, now who's gonna conquer our 21st Birthday Picture Contest? Vote for your favorite boozer to see who will claim the $250 prize!
Filed under: Party All The Time, Photo Galleries
