Joe Jackson Demands a Piece of Michael
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Look who's coming around after all.
Joe Jackson, who previously said that he spends most of his time in Las Vegas and that his estranged wife, Katherine, would handle the raising of Michael Jackson's children, is now petitioning the estate for his own monthly stipend.
Saying he has no steady source of income aside from $1,700 a month from Social Security, Jackson stated in court documents that he had relied on his son for support up until the King of Pop's death. Michael gave money to his mom, which she in turn, acting as an agreed-upon go-between, gave to Joe.
Michael did not provide for Joe in his will, rather splitting his estate among his mother, children and various charities.
But that doesn't mean the King of Pop's estate is legally prohibited from providing for Joe, his lawyers insist.
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Bask in Tori Amos' Midwinter Graces Right Here!
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It isn't out until Tuesday, but we've got it right here.
The little earthquake you're feeling is the rumblings of Midwinter Graces, Tori Amos' 11th studio album and her first seasonal compilation.
Get primed for the winter holidays (already?!) with tunes twisted Tori-style, including "What Child, Nowell," "Harps of Gold," "Snow Angel" and "Our New Year."
Christmas with an edge, we're calling it.
The 12-track album (not including bonus material) doesn't drop until Nov. 10, but we've got every lush chord and wistful lyric right after the jump.
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Khloé Watches Lamar on His Birthday
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Not only will Khloé Kardashian Odom be watching her hubby, Lamar Odom, play basketball on his 30th birthday tonight, she also gave him a watch.
"He already opened up his present from me," says Khloé. "It was a solid gold Breitling watch. He is a watch collector, so he was beyond happy."
Though she didn't say which model, the luxury watches range from $2,000 to more than $100,000 online.
And while she's giving him gifts on his big day, she's also taking something from him, too...
Taylor Swift Owes Kanye West a Thank-You!
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Hey, we've got an opening monologue for Taylor Swift.
"Hi, I'm Taylor Swift, as you know," the teen titan could start off with on tomorrow's Saturday Night Live. "And I'd like to thank Kanye West for helping you know that."
OK, so the lines aren't funny. But they are true.
The SNL gig—as host and musical guest? The honor of being the first female country performer to pull that desirable double duty since Dolly Parton more than 20 years ago? The album that's been out forever and is back climbing the charts?
Yup, somebody owes Mr. West a muffin basket.
Fashion Face-Off: Katy Perry vs. Blake Lively
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You wouldn't think Katy Perry and Blake Lively would have similar styles, but go figure: Both babes recently donned versions of the same lacy, floral print dress.
Blake wore it first, to the NYC premiere of Where the Wild Things Are. Perhaps taking the movie's title a bit too literally, she settled on a feathered version of the frock.
The Gossip Girl star showed lots of leg and left her blond locks loose and wavy to complete the look.
Katy, however, chose a long, elegant version for her hosting duties at the MTV Europe Awards last night...
Glee Sneak Peeks: Get Your First Look at "Wheels"!
Whoo! "Wheels" is almost here. The much-talked-about and heartbreakingly good Glee episode "Wheels" premieres Wednesday at 9 p.m. on Fox, but we have five sneak peeks for you right here, right now, to get you excited about what's to come. Up first? Press play above to see the beginning of the "diva-off" between Rachel (Lea Michele) and Kurt (Chris Colfer) over the Wicked song "Defying Gravity."
Want to hear the diva-off before it airs on TV? YouTube has you covered—and Lea and Chris do a beautiful job (listen with Kleenex close at hand)—but unless you are absolutely rabid for Glee spoilers, we recommend you wait to experience this song as part of the overall episode.
Ready for more "Wheels"? Click in for four sneak peeks, including an early look at Artie's solo (Kevin McHale) and Mr. Shu's (Matthew Morrison) crafty plan to teach the kids a little something about tolerance...
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Hollywood Burglars Begin to Turn on Each Other
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The Hollywood Burglary Bunch apparently has no problems eating its own.
As we previously reported, investigators believe the ringmaster was one Rachel Lee, and now court documents obtained Friday by E! News offer yet more details into the case against her.
Lee was seemingly sold out by her alleged partner-in-crime, Nicholas Prugo, who is quoted in an affidavit saying she orchestrated hits on such stars as Orlando Bloom, Audrina Patridge and Brian Austin Green.
Prugo told detectives that Lee chose their celebrity targets, while he would gather information and pictures on the Internet. He also told investigators she was primarily after the designer wardrobes of celebs she "admired."
Prugo also gave investigators detailed descriptions of their methods and loot. For example, he said that he and Lee bagged between $200,000 and $300,00 of Chanel loot from Rachel Bilson's home and entered Paris Hilton's home three times, taking cash, narcotics and personal effects.
Prugo said he was nervous about committing the last burglary, at Lindsay Lohan's home, because they had already been captured on surveillance footage.
"You're already here," Lee allegedly told Prugo. "You might as well come inside and get something for yourself."
LMAO! Jessica Alba Is a Funny Friggin' Focker
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Just because Jessica Alba isn't the most smiley, happy-go-lucky starlet in Hollywood that doesn't mean she's not a load of fun.
Teri Polo, one of Alba's costars in the upcoming Little Fockers, insists Ms. Alba loves a good laugh…
"She loves to be funny," Polo told us at last night's BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards. "I also think she's a very shy person who perhaps people perceive as a certain way…We get along just great."
So why does she get a rap for being a sourpuss? Polo explained...
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La Toya's Cut Brüno Scene Surfaces, Makes Glorious Benefit of DVD
Comedy is all about timing. Unfortunately, Brüno's stank.
Days after Michael Jackson's June 25 death—just two weeks before Sacha Baron Cohen's raunchfest was set to premiere—filmmakers scrambled to remove a scene that could have been deemed distasteful, even by their standards. The flamboyant Austrian fashion plate lured La Toya Jackson to a Hollywood home, sat her on a Mexican laborer, made her eat sushi off the nude body of another, shanghaied her BlackBerry and read out Michael's number, all after asking her to impersonate him.
But what a difference four months makes.
Now, like Edward and Bella or Suri Cruise and seasonally inappropriate garb, Brüno and La Toya are once again back together, with the cut scene restored for the film's forthcoming home video release. But not before resurfacing exclusively right here!
Though if it all seems a little familiar, there's a good reason for that...
Good News: Mia Michaels Will Be Back on TV!
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Attention, Mia Michaels lovers! All hope is not lost. Even though the star choreographer doesn't have any immediate plans to return to So You Think You Can Dance, she is coming back to TV before you know it. We just spoke to her, and her message to her fans is this: "Be patient, because you're gonna get a lot more Mia than you expect."
So what's the deal with her new in-the-works choreography show? Here's what we learned from chatting up the divine Ms. Michaels...
Usher Can Say "Yeah!" to the Single Life
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The paper trail may have been long but at least they're all signed.
Usher and Tameka Foster finalized their divorce on Wednesday.
The star first made his confessions filed for divorce in June, citing "irreconcilable differences" and declaring they had lived apart for nearly a year and that the marriage was "irretrievably broken."
The 31-year-old star married the stylist in August 2007, and their son, Usher Raymond V, was born a few months later. Their second son, Naviyd Ely Raymond, arrived in December 2008.
Usher filed for joint custody, but the arrangements have not been made public.
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They aren't the only ones to call it quits this year. Keep up in our Big Celebrity Splits gallery.
Jackson Family Reality Series Debuting in December
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Shove over, Jon & Kate. Here come Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy.
The Jackson brothers are finally getting ready for their close-ups, with A&E officially unveiling the debut date for the family's long-in-the-works reality series.
Filming, which focuses on the siblings and their respective families, actually began nearly a year ago but was shelved after Michael scuttled a proposed Jacksons reunion concert. It was the singer's shocking death in June that sparked renewed interest.
Producers scrambled to retool the series to include the family's reactions to Michael's passing. There have been conflicting signals from A&E about whether the show will include video of Michael's three children, superstar sister Janet or family matriarch Katherine.
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty premieres Dec. 13 with back-to-back hour-long installments and ultimately run a total of six episodes.
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