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Apr 25,
2012

Deion Sanders Tweets Estranged Wife’s Assault Arrest

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NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders' wife Pilar is back in the spotlight, having been arrested on Monday night on suspicion of domestic violence. Sanders tweeted the incident, including a photograph of him filling out a police report.

He claims Pilar and a friend entered their Dallas home and began "kicking, biting, and scratching" him in front of his sons. Though the couple is going through a highly publicized and bitter divorce, they are reportedly still living together.

Probably not for much longer, though.
This isn't the first time Deion Sanders' wife has been accused of violence. She was arrested in February after a fight with Deion's aunt. Police found her holding kitchen knives, which she refused to drop upon their request.

Soon after, she filed a $200 million suit against Deion and his daughter, accusing them of defamation and emotional distress.

Should his wife go to Jail? You decide.

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Mar 27,
2012

Bobby Brown Arrested for DUI: Cops Caught Whitney Houston’s Ex on Phone

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Whitney Houston's ex-husband Bobby Brown spent a few hours behind bars Monday after his arrest in connection with DUI, police said. Brown, 43, was pulled over in Los Angeles' Reseda neighborhood about 12:20 p.m., when cops spotted him driving while talking on a cell phone without using a hands-free device, the Los Angeles Times reports. That's been illegal in California since 2009, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Officers conducted a field sobriety test, which Brown allegedly failed, police said. So what punishments could Brown possibly face for his alleged cell-phone and DUI violations? Should we put Bobby in prison?

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Mar 17,
2012

‘Kony 2012′ Filmmaker Detained for Intoxication, Exposure, Vandalism

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Jason Russell, the filmmaker behind the viral video "Kony 2012," is receiving medical treatment after police detained him in connection with public intoxication and indecent exposure, police said. Police detained Russell, 33, near San Diego's Mission Bay Park about 11:30 a.m. Thursday, when concerned citizens reported a half-naked man running through traffic and screaming, KNSD-TV reports. Officers found Russell "in his underwear" and allegedly masturbating in public, a police spokeswoman said. Russell also allegedly vandalized some cars and was likely under the influence of alcohol or drugs. What do you have in mind about this issue?

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Oct 25,
2011

Gucci Mane Sentenced to 6 Mos. for Battery

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Atlanta-based rapper Gucci Mane was sentenced to 6 months in jail in Georgia for shoving a woman out of his moving Hummer last January. The rapper reportedly met the woman last January after picking her up at a mall in Atlanta.

He first invited her to eat breakfast with him before offering $150 to check into a hotel with him, Aceshowbiz reports. When she refused, Mane shoved her out of his moving car. The woman was later taken to the hospital.

Judging from his long record and past probation violations, Mane will likely need to be extra cautious when he gets out of prison in six months. Courts may be more likely to impose harsher penalties on repeat probation violators.

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Oct 21,
2011

Lil’ Wayne Sued for "How to Love" Beat

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Rapper Lil' Wayne has been sued for allegedly stealing the "How to Love" beat from another rapper, Rich Rick. Rick has filed suit against the rapper and producers Drummer Boyz. Rick says that he owns the rights to the beat since he bought it straight from Drummer Boyz. He says that Drummer Boyz then went behind his back and pitched the beat to Lil Wayne.

Rick says that Drummer Boyz then got a 35% royalty agreement with Lil' Wayne, while he got nothing, reports Aceshowbiz.

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Oct 20,
2011

50 Cent Sued Over Assault at His Mansion

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Rapper 50 Cent has been sued over an alleged assault at his Connecticut mansion in 2009. He is named in the suit because he employed a known criminal, Dwayne McKenzie. McKenzie made "awkward" sexual advances and asked for oral sex. When Ortiz refused and tried to leave the house, McKenzie pinned her down. Employers (like 50 Cent here) can be named in lawsuits for negligent hiring. Reports haven't indicated exactly what McKenzie was hired to do for 50 Cent. If he was hired to hold a gun and act as security, 50 Cent may be in trouble.

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Sep 27,
2011

Lauryn Hill Stole Clothes from European Tour, Lawsuit Claims

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Singer Lauryn Hill is being sued by fashion consulting company Via Davia Vintage. The fashion company was hired to outfit Hill for her 2007 European tour. As part of their services, they provided Hill with an entire wardrobe of high-fashion items. As it turns out, Hill kept the clothes - and didn't pay up. The lawsuit alleges that Hill reneged on her original promise to pay the company a weekly fee for the four weeks she was loaned the clothes. Instead, Hill kept the clothes for three months, way beyond the agreed time frame. And, the company accuses Hill of only paying a small fraction of their agreed fees. She also only returned 30% of the items provided. This isn't Hill's only legal dispute stemming from her 2007 European tour. Lauryn Hill was sued by guitarist Jay Gore last month for $20,000, who says the singer never paid him for his work on the tour. What do you think?

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Sep 14,
2011

Rappers Paul Wall, Baby Bash Arrested for Drug Possession

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Texas rappers Paul Wall and Baby Bash were arrested in El Paso on Sunday. And, like most celebrities, Paul Wall took to Twitter to discuss his run-in with the law. The two rappers were busted for possession of 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone, reports Billboard. Baby Bash said that the duo admitted to smoking marijuana in court, but they didn't have drugs on them at the time of the arrest, MTV reports. Do the two rappers seem to be getting off relatively easy? It's because possession of smaller quantities of drugs like marijuana are often classified as misdemeanors, depending on which state you're in. In Texas specifically, possession of under 2 ounces of marijuana is classified as a Class B misdemeanor. Possession of larger amounts may lead to felony charges. What do you think?

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Sep 2,
2011

Rihanna Sues Over Her $6.9M Flooded Beverly Hills Mansion

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Rihanna's house is worth $6.9 million - or is it? A "moderate rainstorm" left Rihanna's home flooded as a result of undisclosed structural defects, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. The pop-R&B singer is suing Prudential California Realty, LaRocca Inspection Associates, Landmark Design Group, and the former owners of the Beverly Hills mansion, alleging negligence, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of implied warranty, and breach of contract. The entirety of Rihanna's house lawsuit is based on the premise that the defendants failed to disclose construction defects and investigate their existence, leading to significant damage and a high purchase price.Rihanna is entitled to full disclosures and due diligence when it comes to purchasing a home. It's fraudulent not to disclose known defects and to make statements about one's home that are untrue. It's also negligent for an inspector to take a homeowner at his word. What's your verdict?

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Aug 10,
2011

Kid N’ Play Arrest: Christopher ‘Kid’ Reid Jailed on DUI Warrant

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Fans of the 1980's, take a seat. There's been a Kid N' Play arrest. His career may be long gone just like his funky, high hair, but word is that Christopher "Kid" Reid still hasn't figured out how to act like a normal person. Or show up in court.The House Party has-been is currently being held in a Los Angeles jail on an arrest warrant issued last month after he failed to show up to a court date for the second time in the last few months. Arrested for driving under the influence in July 2010, celebrity gossip site TMZ reports that Kid was ordered to serve 3 years probation, attend an alcohol education program and 10 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and pay a fine. Twice he was supposed to appear in front of a judge to prove that he completed some of these requirements, and twice he failed to show up.

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Aug 9,
2011

Big Boi Arrested in Miami for Drug Possession after Cruise

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Outkast's Big Boi was arrested in Miami. According to authorities, Big Boi had drugs on him - his own little small haul, including MDMA powder, ecstasy pills and Viagra. Big Boi is half of the popular rap duo Outkast. He was disembarking from a cruise, likely high off his latest vacation, when he was stopped by drug sniffing canines that had likely gotten a whiff of his contraband, reports MTV. According to Big Boi's Twitter account, he had been vacationing in Puerto Rico and Grand Turk Island before he was arrested, MTV reports. The rapper was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance and a count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Is Big Boi Innocent or Guilty?

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Jul 21,
2011

Kim Kardashian Sues Old Navy Over Ad Look-Alike

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Kim Kardashian and Old Navy aren't exactly BFF these days. Not after Old Navy launched an advertisement which allegedly uses a model that looks strikingly similar to Kim. Kardashian has now sued the clothing company, alleging $20 million in damages.

Old Navy's ad campaign actually uses a model named Melissa Molinaro. And, it seems that not only do Molinaro and Kardashian have a similar "look," but they also share a similar dating history: Molinaro has reportedly dated Kardashian's ex, Reggie Bush.

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Jul 16,
2011

Sharon Stone to Pay $232K to Worker Injured at Her Home

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Unmoved by her testimony, a jury in Los Angeles handed Sharon Stone a verdict on Thursday, and the actress isn't happy.

Finding that she was negligent in the upkeep of her property, a group of her less famous peers ordered Stone to pay $232,000 to Peter Krause, a worker who injured himself while installing outdoor wiring at her home in 2008.

Eh, she probably got away easy.

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Jul 8,
2011

Ghostface Killah Sued Over Use of ‘Iron Man’ Theme

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Surprise, surprise. Another sampling copyright suit has been filed, and this time the defendant is no other than The Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah.

Sued by Jack Urbont, the creator of the Iron Man Theme from the 1960's The Marvel Super Heroes, Killah is accused of using the song in two tracks on his second album, which was released in 2000.

Will the artist's love of Iron Man deplete his bank account?

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Jun 30,
2011

Rapper Rick Ross Sued: His Pitbulls Killed Neighbor’s Dog

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Rapper Rick Ross has been sued by a neighbor. According to the suit, Rick Ross' pitbull attacked the neighbor's dog.

The neighbor's suit claims that three pitbulls ran away from Ross' home in Atlanta. They then somehow got into her home and attacked her dog, Banks, according to celebrity gossip source TMZ.

Banks was a small Yorkshire Terrier, reports TMZ.

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Jun 22,
2011

Tone Loc Arrested for Domestic Violence

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Born Anthony Smith, rapper Tone Loc, arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Burbank, California over the weekend, is reportedly out on bail, having posted a bond of $50,000 three hours after being hauled into jail.

Known mostly for his rise to fame in the 1980's with hits like "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina," there is little information about exactly what occurred prior to Tone Loc's arrest.

Police have only indicated that there was a "physical altercation" with the mother of his child.

If true, this situation does not bode well for Tone Loc, because, via the Domestic Violence Prevention Act, California has some of the harshest domestic violence laws in the country.

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Jun 18,
2011

Bone Thugs’ Bizzy Bone Beatup 2 Chicago Fans on Tour Bus?

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Two Bone Thugs-n-Harmony fans paid around $80 to meet the band, including Bizzy Bone, on a tour bus stop in Chicago. For some reason, Bizzy beat the fans - as in, he assaulted them, according to news reports.

It's unclear why Bizzy felt like he needed to lay the beat down on the two fans, according to celebrity gossip source TMZ.

The two men told authorities that when they entered the tour bus, Bizzy, for whatever reason, started to get mad, TMZ reports.

Once on the bus, Bizzy and the fans started screaming at each other, and Bizzy started swinging. Bizzy managed to dominate the fight, wailing on both of the men until one of the other Bone Thugs-n-Harmony members stepped in to stop the fight, TMZ reports.

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Jun 16,
2011

Ricki Lake Sued for ‘Burning Down’ Malibu Beach House

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Ricki Lake: fire starter?

According to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, this very well may be true.

Hovsep Kousouyan, owner of Lake's rented Malibu beach house, is suing for unspecified damages, alleging that Lake's negligence left his multi-million dollar home ablaze and burnt to a crisp.

In September 2010, Ricki Lake was in her rented Malibu beach house with her two sons when she called 911 to report a fire.

Law enforcement told the press that Lake was refilling a portable heater with oil when the couch caught on fire, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The lawsuit contends that this, along with other statements made to officials, demonstrates that Lake had admitted liability for the fire that left the house unlivable.

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Jun 11,
2011

Lindsay Lohan Stalker: Restraining Order on David Cocordan Granted

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It's a little lazy to stalk someone currently on house arrest, but Lindsay Lohan stalker David Cocordan appears to have capitalized on Lohan's restricted lifestyle.

After he sent countless text messages and made an attempt to speak to the judge presiding over her theft case, the embattled actress was granted a restraining order against Cocordan, who must now refrain from harassing the actress and remain at least 100 yards away for the next 2 years.

According to court records, the 28-year-old man sent over 100 text messages to Lohan, including some that bordered on sexually explicit, reports E! Online. David Cocordan also showed up at the actress' home, as well as at nearly all of her recent court hearings.

Would you give this guy a restraining order against her?

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Jun 10,
2011

Flo Rida Arrested for DUI in Miami in $1.7M Bugatti

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To the list of artists picked up for a DUI, add Flo Rida. Arrested at about 4 a.m. this morning, the rapper, born Tramar Dillard, was spotted by police in Miami Beach swerving in and out of lanes while driving his super expensive care: a 2008 Bugatti sports car.

Did I mention that, once out of the car, he told officers that he had had a few drinks?

Brilliant.

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Jun 7,
2011

Wesley Snipes Tax Evasion Appeal Denied by Supreme Court

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Looks like Wesley Snipes' tax evasion conviction is going to stick.

Currently serving out a 3-year sentence, Snipes was hoping that the United States Supreme Court would come to his rescue, overturning his conviction and releasing him back into the world.

His dreams were crushed on Monday morning, with the court summarily denying his appeal without comment.

Wesley Snipes' tax evasion conviction stems from his failure to file and pay federal income taxes on more than $37 million over a multi-year period, reports Reuters.

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Jun 2,
2011

Snooki Loses License to in Italy: Another Snooki Lawsuit Coming?

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Snooki crashes car into police in Italy, Snooki loses license. Seems about right, right? But now the Italian police that she injured in a crash may have grounds to pursue their very own Snooki lawsuit against the pint-sized reality TV star.

Snooki recently crashed her car into a local cop car in Florence during the filming for Jersey Shore Italy. Two police officers, a male and a female, were only slightly injured in the crash, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Should the Italian officers take her to court? What's your vote?

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May 23,
2011

Flavor Flav’s Lawsuit: Flav’s Chicken Bill Unpaid

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A Flavor Flav lawsuit has put the former Public Enemy rapper back under the heat lamp. Flavor Flav's Fried Chicken restaurant closed after three months amid allegations employees' paychecks were bouncing, reports Allhiphop.com.

Now Flavor Flav and partner Nicolo Cimino might have to play a game of chicken over the check, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Is Flavor Flav public enemy #1?

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May 21,
2011

Kate Gosselin’s Must Pay Marriage Counselor $10,000, Judge Rules

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She may be famous for pawning off her eight kids on nannies and treating her ex-hubby like trash, but Kate Gosselin has never needed a marriage counselor.

Or at least that's what she continues to argue, even though a Pennsylvania judge has ordered her to pay about $10,300 to Sylvia Lafair, a woman who claims that she hit the streets of Los Angeles after Kate hired her to help save her dwindling marriage.

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May 17,
2011

Rapper Cassidy Arrested: Suspect in Philadelphia Murder

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Rapper Cassidy has been arrested in Hackensack, New Jersey, on probation violation charges, and also as a suspect in a murder case and two attempted murder cases, reports CBS News.

Rapper Cassidy, born Barry Reese, 28, was arrested last week at a Hackensack convenience store, in broad daylight.

Hackensack police executed a Philadelphia "high risk" warrant for Reese's arrest, based on an undercover officer's positive identification of Reese in the convenience store, reports Inquisitr.com.

Reese "was very surprised" when he was arrested, said Hackensack police Lt. Timothy Lloyd.

The probation violation charge results from Reese's conviction on involuntary manslaughter charges in a 2006 shooting case, and subsequent sentence to 11 and a half to 23 months in jail. Reese served about eight months of that sentence before release, reports rapfix.mtv.com.

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May 9,
2011

Jay-Z ‘Big Pimpin’ Lawsuit Can Go Forward, Judge Rules

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For rap artist and media mogul Jay-Z, "Big Pimpin" was a hit. Now a judge has ruled in favor of a big pimpin' lawsuit and Jay-Z is one step closer to a big pimpin' day in court.

At the center of the lawsuit is a sampled loop of "Khosara, Khosara," a song composed by the late Baligh Hamdy. The song was originally featured in Fata Ahlami, a 1960s Egyptian film. Hamdy passed away in 1993, and the copyright to the song passed down to his children.

"Big Pimpin" was released more than a decade ago, and was a track on Jay-Z's Vol. 3Array The Life & Times of S. Carter album. The song featured a sampled loop of "Khosara, Khosara" in its instrumental track.

Jay-Z and his team contend that they have the correct license to use the Egyptian song.

Should Jay-z be able to use the song or not?

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May 9,
2011

Nic Cage Won’t be Charged in Drunken New Orleans Arrest

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Taking a break from filming movies and living the high life, actor Nic Cage, drunk and belligerent, was arrested last month for getting into a loud and angry argument with his wife.

He needs to take some acting lessons if he was trying out for a title role as "drunken criminal," since the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office is now declining to charge him with any crimes.

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Apr 8,
2011

ShamWow Guy Tried to Make Assistant ‘Love Slave,’ Suit Says

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The ShamWow! guy is apparently not only creepy looking, but is also a big creep. You know the ShamWow! Guy, he's the As Seen on TV pitchman with the British accent that gets really excited about cleaning up with the ShamWow!

Vince Shlomi (he has a name!) is being sued by his former live-in assistant who is accusing him of trying to turn her into his 'love slave.'

He also offered to pay her $20,000 to help him create ShamWow! babies.

Jennifer Kosinski took a job as a customer service rep for Vince Shlomi, but was quickly promoted into the role of personal assistant and object of his ShamWow! affection, reports The Smoking Gun.

While living in the ShamWow! beachside mansion, the Daily Mail reports that she took care of Shlomi's household errands and babysat him at parties and events.

But Vince Shlomi wanted more. He wanted love.

The complaint alleges that he offered to pay her to sleep in his bed, as well as $20,000 and a world trip for her eggs.

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Apr 1,
2011

Britney Spears Sued for $10 Million Over Perfume Deal

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Britney Spears may be making another comeback, but life isn't all sunshine and butterflies for the pop princess.

Spears is reportedly being sued for $10 million for breaching a royalty contract involving her fragrances.

Daddy is even admitting that Britney didn't want to pay up.

Elizabeth Arden markets Spears' fragrances, all of which appear to be named after her most admirable qualities. Thus far, Radiance (over-glittered), Midnight Fantasy (hallucinations), and Curious (no boundaries), have made the singer millions.

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Mar 17,
2011

AFLAC Duck No More: Gilbert Gottfried Fired Over Japan Jokes

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Comedy is largely a matter of timing. Comedian Gilbert Gottfried missed that memo, and wound up losing a cushy voiceover job because of a lack of sensitivities.

Gottfriend, who was the voice of the Aflac duck, posted some off color jokes about the 8.9 magnitude Japan earthquake and tsunami on his Twitter account, Reuters reports.

Gottfried's jokes included:

"Japan is really advanced. They don't go to the beach. The beach comes to them."

Did we mention that according to the Associated Press, 75% of Aflac's business is in Japan? Ooops.

Naturally, Gilbert Gottfried was quickly back on Twitter apologizing, "I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my attempt at humor regarding the tragedy in Japan. I meant no disrespect, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families."

But it was already too late to save his job. Aflac promptly sent the controversial comedian packing.

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Mar 16,
2011

Quentin Tarantino Sues Neighbor Over ‘Blood-Curdling Screams’

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Hollywood has a lot of interesting lawsuits. Take Quentin Tarantino, he's suing a neighbor for the "pterodactyl-like" screams coming from his "exotic bird menagerie." (Does Tarantino really know what kind of sound a pterodactyl makes?)

"On a daily basis Defendant's macaws, large tropical birds known for their loud squawks and screams, are placed in an outdoor aviary where they emit blood-curdling screams at random intervals for 7 to 8 hours each day Array which are not only startling, but have also seriously disrupted Mr. Tarantino's ability to work as a writer in his home," NYmag.com reports.

So who is this defendant that lives next door to Quentin Tarantino? None other than Alan Ball and his partner Peter Macdissi. Ball wrote American Beauty and created Six Feet Under and True Blood. After all, Quentin Tarantino isn't going to live next door to some guy that works at the DMV.

Tarantino questions in his lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, why Ball doesn't recognize the distraction of the birds as a fellow writer.

"[They] know that their birds issue blood-curdling, prehistoric sounding screams, they do not maintain the macaws in their residence, but place them in an outdoor aviary. Though one might assume that, as a fellow writer, Mr. Ball would understand and respect a writer's need for peace and quietArray"

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Mar 1,
2011

Hulk Hogan Sues Car Dealership, Cocoa Pebbles Cereal

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Hogan recently sued Post Foods, alleging that they stole his likeness to help sell a couple million boxes of Cocoa Pebbles, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The "Cocoa Smashdown" commercial featured a Hulk Hogan lookalike defeating Fred and Barney, only to be ambushed and taken down by little Bam-Bam. This blogger thinks he just couldn't take the ego hit of being beaten by a toddler.

And now who is Hulk Hogan suing for encroaching on his carefully crafted image?

Southland Imports and Suntrup Automotive Group of Florida. The car dealership has reportedly been running a commercial that, according to The Hollywood Reporter, mimics some of Hulk Hogan's catchphrases. Inviting customers "tired of wrestling for a good deal," the commercial mimics Hogan's voice, overuses the word "brother," and shows someone pointing to his own muscles and referring to them as "guns."

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Feb 25,
2011

Tru Life, Former Jay-Z Protégé, Faces Prison Time for NY Stabbing

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Rapper Tru Life, a former protege of Jay-Z, may have gained some street credibility but not in a good way. The rapper is facing eight years in prison for a New York stabbing that left one victim dead and another in critical condition.

Tru Life, real name Robert Rosado Jr., pled guilty to second-degree gang assault in the stabbing death of 20-year-old Christopher Guerrero, the New York Daily News reports.

Tru Life's brother, Marcus Rosado, pled guilty in the same case to manslaughter and faces 10 years in prison.

Both brothers were originally charged with murder, but plead guilty to lesser charges. Their attorneys plea bargained with the District Attorney to get the deals.

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Feb 23,
2011

Buju Banton Found Guilty of Cocaine Dealing, Faces 15 Years

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Banton was in the news recently when he won his Grammy Award. It wasn't widely publicized that he was also set to stand trial in a federal court in Florida, which the New York Daily News reports stemmed from charges that he conspired to distribute cocaine.

During the Buju Banton trial, the reggae star testified that he was bluffing and had no money to make a deal. However, he still attempted to make a deal with an undercover informant, who, according to the New York Daily News, caught the exchange on audio and videotape. The recordings show Banton boasting about the drug deal and sampling cocaine.

Even though Banton could not follow through with the exchange, he was charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine. To be found guilty of a conspiracy, the prosecutor must prove that the defendant agreed with a second person to commit a crime, and that some step was taken in furtherance of that crime. Banton was tried with a co-defendant, according to the BBC, meeting the first requirement. By showing up to speak to the undercover informant and sampling the drugs, he met the second.

A federal jury ended the Buju Banton trial by finding him guilty of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, another drug trafficking offense, and illegal possession of a firearm, as reported by the BBC. It took 11 hours of deliberations to decide on his fate.

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Feb 17,
2011

Rihanna Sued by Photographer David LaChapelle Over Music Video

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The Rihanna S&M video and the single that accompanies it have been controversial and have not made much of a dent on the charts. The video has been banned in a number of countries due to its sexual content. LaChapelle specifically says in the lawsuit that Rihanna stole eight images for the video, copying the "composition, total concept, feel, tone, mood, theme, colors, props, settings, decors, wardrobe and lighting of his work."

LaChapelle is likely to have an uphill battle in this case. Copyright law does not protect ideas. Copyright gives the owner of a photograph the sole right to publish the photo, but that doesn't mean that another person can't take their photo as inspiration and incorporate it into a new project. By contrast, in order to prevail LaChapelle would nearly have to prove that Rihanna used his images or directly derived them from his photos.

So what do you think? Is Rihanna Guilty or Innocent?

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Feb 3,
2011

Lindsay Lohan Necklace Case: Is She a Jewelry Thief?

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Lindsay, Lindsay, Lindsay. Back in the news again? Back in jail again? Well, maybe. Just out of rehab, Lindsay Lohan is again in trouble with the police--this time for allegedly stealing a $2,500 necklace from a high-end boutique in Venice, California.

Spotting paparazzi photos and surveillance video of the Lindsay Lohan necklace around the actress' neck, the store's owner reported the theft to the police.

Before detectives could execute a search warrant, a Lohan associate returned the necklace to the LAPD, reports the Daily News.

The Lindsay Lohan necklace investigation does not end there. California considers a theft of property over $950 to be grand theft--a felony. Prosecutors are holding onto the necklace as evidence, notes Reuters, while they further investigate the claims of both parties. If the prosecutor decides to charge Lohan, she could be facing up to one year in jail.

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Jan 21,
2011

Mel Gibson Domestic Abuse: Prosecutors to Charge for Oksana Attack?

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Mel Gibson is a name that pops up frequently on our Celebrity Justice blog. Ever since Gibson went all crazy a few years back, he's a fairly safe bet to provide for good legal fodder, particularly for his DUI tirade and other screaming fits recorded by his ex-wife.

Today he's back in the headlines after his attorney met with Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley to discuss the ongoing criminal investigation of Gibson. The famous actor is accused of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva. According to RadarOnline, prosecutors are ready to file felony domestic abuse charges and the visit by Gibson's attorneys is a last ditch effort.

Should Mel be put in prison or not? You decide.

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Jan 15,
2011

Eva Longoria Sued By Former Vegas Nightclub Partner

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While Gabrielle Solis may never have had money troubles, Eva Longoria, star of the ABC hit show Desperate Housewives, certainly does.

Eva Longoria is being sued by an investor in her nightclub Beso for violating California usury l aw, according to ABC News. Mali Nachum, a former partner of Beso, claims that the terms of Eva Longoria's repayment for her $1 million investment violate California usury law.

Eva Longoria invested the money with terms of yearly repayment of 8%. In addition, Eva Longoria was given a 23.3 percent stake in the company, MSNBC.com reports. Mali Nachum and investor Jonas Lawrence both reduced their share in the company in order to accommodate Eva Longoria's share.

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Jan 14,
2011

50 Cent Makes Millions Tweeting on Stock: Was it Legal?

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50 Cent is known in the industry as not only a talent musician, but also as a shrewd businessman. He is said to have made over $100 million in his partnership with Vitamin Water.

But now the rapper may be under fire for using his Twitter account to hype up the stock price of H&H Imports. "HNHI is the stock symbol for TVG there launching 15 different products. they are no joke get in now," one tweet read. Another read, "one of the 15 products this year. If you get in technically I work for you. BIG MONEY."

H&H is a small company in Florida that also owns TV Goods, a company that markets products in infomercials. After 50 Cent tweeted about H&H to his 4 million followers on Twitter, their stock rose 290 percent. That resulted in a potential profit of $5.2 million for 50 Cent, who owns 7.5 million shares of the company, the Rolling Stone reports.

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Jan 14,
2011

‘Green Hornet,’ ‘Terminator 2′ Actor Eddie Furlong Arrested

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Green Hornet star Eddie Furlong was arrested and released on $75,000 bail for allegedly violating a court order to stay at least 100 yards away from his estranged wife Rachael Kneeland, People Magazine reports. The couple is in the middle of a hostile divorce that is replete with allegations of drug use and suicide threats by Eddie Furlong.

Last Sept. 23, Rachael Kneeland claimed that Eddie Furlong "grabbed me, bruised me, pushed me Array left messages saying he would hire people to come and beat me with chains and bats. He is smoking cocaine and doing other various drugs. He is very unpredictable." As a result, the judge issued a three-year restraining order against Eddie Furlong along with a requirement for the actor to undergo counseling.

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Jan 13,
2011

Jersey Shore: Angelina Sued for Casino Attack

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Those nice kids from New Jersey are in trouble again. This time, it's Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick, who is being sued over an alleged assault on a woman before a celebrity boxing match in New Jersey at the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino.

According to the alleged victim, Melissa Mayne, she was leaving the Trump Taj Mahal when she encountered Angelina Pivarnick who was on her way to box in the celebrity match. Mayne alleges that Angelina "suddenly grabbed her, struck her in the face, threw a glass in her face and grabbed her cell phone and threw it to the ground," TMZ reports.

Traditionally, assault is the threat of imminent bodily harm that causes the reasonable apprehension of harm in the victim. By contrast, battery is the unwanted touching of another person in a painful, harmful, violent, or offensive way. Many states no longer make the distinction between the two crimes and simply charge them as assault and battery.

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Jan 12,
2011

Kardashian Card: Dash Lawsuit Demands $75 Million

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It seems that the Kardashian card drama continues even after the Kardashian sisters cut ties with the Dash card. In fact, it is because the sisters cut ties with the Kardashian card that they are now facing a $75 million lawsuit, according to CBS News. The "Kardashian Kard" was called predatory because it "carried unreasonable fees and unfairly targeted unsophisticated young adults," FindLaw's Common Law reported.

The Kardashians chose to sever ties with the product three weeks after its launch. Now, the company that launched the "Kardashian Kard" is suing the sisters for breach of contract.

Should the Kardashian's pay up for their breach of contract? Are the Kardashian's innocent or guilty?

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Jan 10,
2011

Jamie Pressley DUI Mugshot: ‘Earl’ Actress Arrested

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What is it about police station cameras that make celebrities look so bad? Or are we just seeing what they really look like, without all the makeup and lighting?

For an example, look no further than the Jaime Pressly DUI. The actress was arrested and booked early Thursday for DUI. The star of "My Name Is Earl" was arrested after a traffic stop in Santa Monica, L.A. Now reports. She was charged with DUI after reportedly failing a field sobriety test. (However, it's worth noting that field sobriety tests are optional in California, and if one chooses to participate, they are not "pass or fail.")

Jamie Pressly recently told Health magazine that she was "healthier, fitter and happier than ever." Pressly has a three-year-old son Dezi James with former fiance DJ Eric Calvo. She married entertainment lawyer Simran Singh in September 2009.

Should Jamie Pressly go to the slammer for drinking to much?

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Jan 5,
2011

Tone-Loc Arrested for DUI, Claims It Was a Seizure

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Wild Thing rapper Tone-Loc was arrested for a DUI on Dec. 13, but this is no ordinary rapper gone wild case. Tone-Loc asserts that he was not overindulging in the funky cold Medina before he was pulled over by police, 411mania.com reports. Tone-Loc claims that he was not driving drunk; he was having a seizure.

Hahahaha. This guy is hilarious Should we give him some time in the state pen? You decide.

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Dec 14,
2010

Rapper Ja Rule to Get 2 Years in Prison on Gun Charge

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"This isn't a good day fellas." Those were the words of rapper Ja Rule as he left a Manhattan court house after being sentenced to two years in prison on gun charges. The 34-year-old rapper (real name: Jeffrey Atkins) was caught with a loaded gun in his car after leaving a Lil' Wayne concert in 2007.

The arrest, which came the same night as Lil Wayne's gun possession charge in a separate incident, was the result of a routine traffic stop for speeding.

After smelling marijuana in the car, the cops also discovered a loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic gun was sitting in the driver's side door. Two years in prison followed by probation was the plea agreement Ja Rule accepted just a week before he was scheduled to go to trial. The Ja Rule plea bargain seems to be a wise choice as he could have been sentenced to up to fifteen years in prison if convicted by a jury.

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