Anna Nicole Smith's Boyfriend Avoids Jail Because No Evidence

Anna Nicole Smith's lover and lawyer Howard K. Stern has been spared jail time after he was found guilty of conspiring to use a false name to supply drugs to the tragic actress/model last year. In court on Thursday, January 6, Los Angeles judge Robert Perry declared there was no evidence to suggest Stern intended to break the law and set aside a conviction.

Perry also set aside several felony convictions against doctor Dr. Khristine Eroshevich, who was charged for her role in the death of Anna Nicole Smith in 2007. He reduced her conviction to a misdemeanor and ordered her to serve probation, as well as fining her $100.

Perry had had the option of sentencing the pair to up to three years and eight months behind bars. The judgment brings an end to the nine-week trial and is a big success for the lawyers representing the Smith associates.

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Lindsay Lohan Gets Bumped Car After Slapped With Parking Ticket

Lindsay Lohan's life after rehab is proving to be a bumpy ride - the car she was traveling in was rear-ended by a paparazzo as she left a Hollywood shopping center on Tuesday , January 4. The "Mean Girls" star is readjusting to her daily routine after completing her latest stay in a court-ordered treatment facility on Monday, January 3, stemming from a probation violation from a 2007 DUI charge.

But she is already struggling to stay out of the headlines and found herself involved in a fender bender on her second day of release as she was driven away from The Grove. The snapper responsible for the bump allegedly fled the scene, according to People.com.

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50 Cent Challenges Beats by Dr. Dre With Sleek Wireless Headphone

50 Cent has launched a new wireless headphone line on Thursday, January 6 at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Partnering with Sleek Audio, the rapper offers Wireless Hybrid technology using military-grade metals and the latest in fit and performance.

Wearing a formal tuxedo, Fiddy said he is aware that people compare his headphone with the one launched by fellow rapper Dr. Dre. But he confirmed he has something that hasn't been in the market yet. He is confident it will help fans enjoy music in a way that they haven't experienced before.

"I see everyone, not just my fans, enjoying the music. Music is the language of love. Music can break language barriers," he said when introducing the new product to the press. The Sleek by 50 will be available worldwide by Q2 of this year and will be priced at about $350.

"I was fortunate to find Sleek, the technology they employ and their knowledge of how we hear music truly blew me away. It was a perfect match, I didn't want to create another pair of loud headphones, I wanted to create headphones that offer top-level performance, style and new technology," he added in the press release. 

 

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Johnny Weir: I'm Not Ashamed to Be Gay

Flamboyant Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir comes out of the closet in his new autobiography which excerpt is published on People. "In a sexual way, I'm gay, but I would marry a woman tomorrow if it struck me. I don't think sex and relationships necessarily have to go together," the 26-year-old who refuses to be labeled said.

He's taking the cue to go public with his sexuality from the recent trend of bullying closeted gays. "With people killing themselves and being scared into the closet, I hope that even just one person can gain strength from my story," he said about his new book which is titled "Welcome to My World".

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Taylor Swift Goes Glamour in New CoverGirl Commercial

The latest CoverGirl TV commercial featuring Taylor Swift has been unveiled, exposing her glamorous side while promoting the products called NatureLuxe. The 21-year-old blonde star rocks a long gown and a mini dress which are both in glittering gold. Her curly blonde hair is let loose and she sports her iconic bright red lipstick.

As a CoverGirl spokesperson, the "Innocence" singer attended the COVERGIRL 50th Anniversary Celebration at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood on Wednesday night, January 5. Wearing a little black dress by Mark & James, she was joined by fellow CoverGirl spokesperson Ellen DeGeneres on the yellow carpet.

Taylor has previously appeared in a print ad and a TV commercial for other NatureLuxe's products. She sported a thin make-up in the natural-themed ads.

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Intruder at Paris Hilton's Home Gets Community Service

A man who grappled with Paris Hilton's security team when he was caught outside her Los Angeles home late last year has been sentenced to community service. James Rainford had to be physically restrained by the socialite's bodyguards after he knocked on the star's front door in October 2010.

Cops were called to Hilton's mansion, and Rainford was taken into custody for questioning. He pleaded no contest to civil assault and was sentenced to 20 days of community service earlier this week.

Rainford was also placed on three years probation, reports TMZ.com.

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Plagiarism Lawsuit Against 'Harry Potter' Author Dismissed

A plagiarism lawsuit against "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling has been dismissed by a U.S. federal judge. Representatives for the estate of late fantasy writer Adrian Jacobs filed suit in America in 2009, alleging the author approached Rowling's U.K. publishers Bloomsbury in 1987, 10 years before his death, and unsuccessfully attempted to sell them his "Willy the Wizard" stories.

In court papers estate administrators accused Rowling of copying parts of the plot of his book, including a wizard contest and wizards traveling by train, for her 2000 novel "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire". But New York Judge Shira Scheindlin threw out the case on Thursday, January 6, writing in a 49-page ruling that there are major differences between the stories.

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Michael Jackson's Estate Executors File Legal Papers to Make Alejandra Leave the House

The executors of Michael Jackson's estate have begun legal proceedings to force Alejandra Jackson and her children to move out of the family mansion. Jackson matriarch Katherine previously asked her former daughter-in-law, who has two sons by ex-husband Jermaine Jackson and another two kids with Randy Jackson, to leave the Hayvenhurst estate in Encino, California.

But Alejandra refused to relocate with the children - and now estate co-executors John Branca and John McClain have filed legal papers asking a judge to order her out of the property.

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Nathan Followill Challenged Prince Harry for Ping Pong Contest

Kings of Leon star Nathan Followill had a royal battle on a recent trip to the U.K. - he challenged Prince Harry to a ping pong contest. The "Sex on Fire" hitmaker met the British royal at London's O2 Arena and invited him to take part in a table tennis competition.

Followill's bandmates urged the rocker to go easy on the Prince - but he refused - and won. He tells Britain's The Sun, "We're still pretty wide-eyed about meeting dignitaries but he's the cool prince I think. He picked up a ping pong bat backstage and we went at it."

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Justin Bieber Wants 'Glee' Cameo for Himself and Cheryl Cole

Justin Bieber is campaigning to land British singer Cheryl Cole a cameo spot as a sexy teacher on hit U.S. TV show "Glee". The "Baby" hitmaker is reportedly in talks to film his own guest role on the all-singing-all-dancing program, but he insists he'll only agree if producers sign up theGirls Aloud beauty to star alongside him. 

He tells Britain's The Sun, "I am going to tell the producers that it must be in the agreement that Cheryl

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Taylor Swift Stays Strong at No. 1 on Hot 200 as Holiday Albums Tank

Taylor Swift extends her reign on Billboard Hot 200 at the beginning of this new year. Her country music album "Speak Now" holds on the first position with another 77,000 copies sold in the slow week of the rundown. Although there is no new entry at the Top 10, the holdovers sitting behind her is quite different from those of last week.

After staying in the list for several weeks, holiday albums such as Susan Boyle's "The Gift", "Glee"

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2011 People's Choice Awards Winners in Music

Eminem might not attend the recently-wrapped People Choice's Awards, but he was the victorious musician who won the most nods in music list at the January 5 ceremony. The rapper collected four trophies for Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Song, Favorite Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Music Video.

The Slim Shady beat the likes of Enrique Iglesias, Michael Buble, Tim McGraw and Usher in the Favorite Male Artist. He, meanwhile, knocked off fellow rappers Drake, Jay-Z,Ludacris and Snoop Dogg in the Favorite Hip-Hop Artist. 

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Selena Gomez and Queen Latifah's Performances at People's Choice Awards

Selena Gomez catered star-studded audience of the 37th annual People's Choice Awards with a live performance of "A Year Without Rain". She performed with her band The Scene and received a surprise at the end of her set as she was presented with a Favorite Breakout Artist title. 

"Oh my goodness, thank you so much," the teen singer said on stage after accepting the nod.

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Eminem and Katy Perry Score 2010's U.S. Best-Selling Album and Song

Beside winning four coveted prizesat People's Choice Awards,Eminem is also celebrating another accolade as he scores 2010's U.S. best-selling album with his latest set "Recovery". The Hip-Hop album pulled in around 3.42 million copies since making its way out in June last year.

This is the second time he reached the landmark, making him the first act to top year-end sale number in more than one year.

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2011 Grammy Promo: Eminem's Journey From Zero to Hero

Eminem kicks off 2011 Grammy Awards promotion with an ad which traces back his journey in music career through the ups and downs. "The camera kind of literally walks through his life," Bob Rayburn, creative director of the ad, told MTV. "It was important to capture his struggle." 

"Music is a last chance, a last hope, a last shot. Music is turning demons into demos into multi-platinum monsters," it was narrated.

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