Kanye West Pleas Not Guilty
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Kanye West has pled "not guilty" after being charged with allegedly attacking a paparazzo.
The 36-year-old rapper - who was caught on film reportedly assaulting photographer Daniel Ramos at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in July, was charged with criminal battery and attempted grand theft stemming from the incident last month but did not appear in court for the latest hearing on Thursday, and his lawyer Blair Berk entered the plea on his behalf.
If convicted of both misdemeanors, the "New Slaves" hitmaker could be sentenced to one year in jail.
Speaking outside the court afterward, Ramos' lawyer Gloria Allred criticized the rapper for not being present even though he wasn't legally required to be. "It's just interesting to me that one of the most visible people in the entire world, Kanye West, who seems to love the press when it comes to promoting his music, when it comes to his relationships, especially family relationships, doesn't appear to want to at least come to court," she told TMZ. "I understand that his tour was cancelled so I don't see a reason why he couldn't be here, he certainly had a right to be here today," she added.
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Chris Brown is counter-suing Frank Ocean's cousin.
The "Pyramids" hitmaker's relative, Sha'Keir Duarte, filed a lawsuit in August against the "Fine China" singer - who is currently seeking treatment in a Malibu rehab facility to learn to cope with his anger management issues - claiming Chris' bodyguard violently beat him up when the two singers and their entourages got into an heated confrontation outside Westlake Recording Studio in Los Angeles in January.
But Chris has now fired back and claimed in new court documents that Duarte provoked the fight by threatening to kill him, according to gossip website TMZ.com. The 24-year-old star also accused Duarte of kicking and punching him, and insisted that he attempted to avoid the altercation "with the aggressive and hostile Mr. Duarte." Duarte is allegedly demanding $2 million in compensation and Chris has accused him of being motivated by money.
It was previously reported that Chris fled the scene straight after the fight, while Frank stayed to speak to police officers.
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Justin Bieber Faces Arrest for Graffiti in Brazil
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Justin Bieber faces arrest after he was caught spraying graffiti in Brazil.
Police officers reportedly paid a visit to the mansion the singer has been renting in Rio De Janeiro in an attempt to quiz the "Boyfriend" singer after he was photographed defacing the side of a $37 million hotel in the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to civil police chief Antonio Ricardo, officers tried to locate the 19-year-old pop star at his residence following the incident, but he had already left the country, meaning he could now be arrested next time he enters Brazil.
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Pauly D Meeting Daughter for the First Time
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Pauly D is set to meet his five-month-old daughter for the first time today.
The former Jersey Shore star, who recently discovered he fathered a baby girl, Amabella, in May after a fling in Las Vegas with VIP nightclub hostess Amanda Markert last year, has been given permission to see the tot for the first time after coming to a temporary truce in their ongoing custody battle. A source told gossip website TMZ.com that the meeting will take place at a neutral location in New Jersey.
Pauly, 33, is fighting for full custody of Amabella and recently accused Amanda, 25, of using the baby to become rich and famous. She claims he isn't really interested in being a parent and offered to pay for her to have an abortion. The former reality TV star previously insisted he was ready to take responsibility for Amabella after a paternity test proved she is his daughter. "I'm proud I'm a father. I am excited to embark on this new part of my life," he said.
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Denise Richards Gives Up Custody?
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Denise Richards refuses to care for Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller's four-year-old twins any longer.
The 42-year-old star, who was granted temporary custody of her ex-husband's sons, Bob and Max, in May until the end of this year, after their mother's drug use spiraled out of control, said she can't continue to provide a home for the boys as they are violent towards her own children and dogs.
The actress, who has two daughters, Sam, nine, and Lola, eight, with Charlie, as well as an adopted daughter Eloise, two, wrote a distressing letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), blaming Brooke for her sons' behavior. A source told gossip website TMZ.com that Denise said the boys often go into a "zombie-like state" and gave details about their violent behavior, including one incident that saw Bob throw a toy at Sam's face forcing Denise to take her to the doctor.
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Brooke Mueller’s Restraining Order Rejected
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Brooke Mueller's attempt to get a restraining order against Charlie Sheen has failed.
The socialite's emergency bid to prevent her ex-husband - with whom she has four-year-old twins Bob and Max - from going anywhere near her was allegedly refused yesterday, with a Los Angeles Superior Court setting a hearing for next month instead.
Brooke and the Anger Management star have been locked in a bitter custody battle since her release from rehab this autumn, with Charlie branding the 36-year-old blonde an "evil and pathetic uber loser" over Twitter. According to RadarOnline.com, Brooke's legal petition read, "I have reached out repeatedly to Charlie Sheen seeking that we find peace for the sake of our children over the past seven month only to be told, 'lose my number d****e bag.' Petitioner is seriously upset that I am in recovery and have successfully maintained my sobriety. I am doing so for our children and myself. I love our children more than anyone can imagine. I am fighting for them every day. I do not want them to have two severely drug addicted parents. Charlie Sheen is furious that I am doing so well, he had hoped I would relapse in order to continue his long sought quest to have all his children under one roof with his former wife."
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Charlie Sheen Denied Access to Sons
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Charlie Sheen was allegedly denied access to his own sons on Saturday.
The Anger Management star's ex-wife Denise Richards, who has temporary custody of his four-year-old twins, Bob and Max, with Brooke Mueller, was reportedly informed by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) that she was not allowed to take the children over to the actor's house for a visit. A source told gossip website TMZ.com that officials told the 42-year-old actress that they were annoyed with Charlie after he claimed his sons were in danger and were not being protected by the department.
Bob and Max, who were removed from Brooke's care by the DCFS in May amid allegations her drug use had resulted in an "unsafe environment," spent their first over-night stay with her on Friday since she was released from rehab.
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Are Suing YouTube Co-Founder
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are suing YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star and the rapper claim the billionaire "manipulated" his way into AT&T Park in San Francisco and released unauthorized footage of the moment the "New Slaves" hitmaker proposed to her on her 33rd birthday on October 21.
According to court documents, obtained by gossip website TMZ.com, the couple are accusing Hurley of scheming to post the video of the intimate moment on his new Internet venture, MixBit. Their lawyer Eric George also trashes the entrepreneur, claiming Hurley is desperate to find a "second act" because two of his other businesses have flopped since he sold YouTube for $1.65 billion.
It was previously reported that Kanye invited Kim's close family and friends, along with several well known Silicon Valley founders to watch his surprise proposal, but Hurley wasn't invited and they only let him stay after he signed a confidentiality agreement. They attached a picture of him holding the agreement to the lawsuit, which also states, "Hurley proceeded to try to turn the event into one starring himself, broadcasting the images he knew were the exclusive property rights of someone else."
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Lindsay Lohan Told to Pay Back Money
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Lindsay Lohan has been asked to pay back part of an appearance fee after turning up late.
The Mean Girls actress was reportedly paid over $50,000 to host a Halloween party at Foxwoods casino in Connecticut on Thursday, but the event organizers are attempting to claim back some of her generous payday because she was more than 90 minutes late and didn't honor the full extent of her duties.
According to TMZ, Lindsay was due to arrive at 10pm local time, but only showed up at 11:43pm. The 27-year-old star also refused to walk the red carpet, where she was expected to pose for photographers and meet with some lucky fans, and went straight inside the venue. Lawyers for the establishment are now hoping to renegotiate their contract with the actress because they feel she didn't uphold their agreement.
However, eyewitnesses say Lindsay and co-host, boxer Floyd Mayweather, did a great job hosting a Halloween costume contest on stage. Floyd, who was reportedly paid the same amount as the Liz & Dick star, also arrived late but made up for his tardiness by meeting with fans, signing autographs and taking photos. Lindsay appeared in fancy dress at the event, styling herself as classic horror character Carrie White from the movie Carrie.
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Chris Brown Staying in Rehab for Three Months
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Chris Brown is being urged to stay in rehab for three months.
The "Fine China" singer checked into a treatment facility in Malibu, California, on Tuesday, just two days after being arrested for assault after allegedly breaking a man's nose outside a hotel in Washington D.C., and his management team want him to remain there until early next year.
"The rehab facility has been told to take him [Brown] apart and put him back together," a source said.
The 24-year-old star, who is still on probation for beating his ex-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009, is reportedly open to remaining in care so he can learn how to cope with his anger management issues and prove he is serious about overcoming them, as he has been warned by his lawyer, Mark Geragos, that he could be sentenced to up to four years behind bars if the judge decides he has violated his probation. "Chris Brown has elected to enter a rehab facility. His goal is to gain focus and insight into his past and recent behaviour, enabling him to continue the pursuit of his life and his career from a healthier vantage point," a spokesperson for the singer previously said.
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