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Abeautiful blonde celebrity has been making cameo appearances in a downtown courtroom.The woman is Anna Nicole Smith, a one-time Playboy model who died in 2007 of a drug overdose. Those on trial are her former lawyer-boyfriend and two doctors, all charged with conspiring to give her excessive prescription drugs while knowing she was an addict.

The busty bombshell who sometimes slurred her words and appeared drugged. Who was she in life? Even her name was a mystery. Was she Vickie Marshall, Anna Nicole Smith, Michelle Chase, Susie Wong, Jane Brown or a number of other pseudonyms used to fill prescriptions? Was Smith a drug addict or a woman beset by so much pain from various ailments that she sought relief in medicine bottles?

Apliant victim drugged into semiconsciousness by others or a strong-willed woman who told people what to do? The jury of six women and six men will ponder those questions when the case is submitted to them, possibly next week.Superior Court Judge Robert Perry has harshly criticized the prosecution for "overreaching" and indicated he will bar some charges.


The way this case is charged and being prosecuted," he told Deputy District Attorney Renee Rose. "If you're going to accuse someone, you should have some evidence.I would hope that a prosecutor would be intent on finding the truth, not just a conviction.Now, Perry has presented both sides with a 15-page document he labeled "Thoughts," asking 50 different questions about the charges.

What evidence shows that Anna Nicole Smith took drugs to get high or obtain a euphoric state and not to relieve pain?

Dr. Perry G. Fine, clearly impressed the judge. Fine testified that even if Smith was prescribed 1,500 pills in one month for pain, it did not mean she was an addict — that clinical factors had to be considered as well as her high tolerance for opiates and sedatives.Perry sees this as central to the case and advised jurors: The number of pills is not a determinative factor in this case.

Smith's homes after she died. Much of the prosecution's case has been a laundry list of powerful medications, including Methadone, Dilaudid, Demarol, Valium, Xanax and Chloral Hydrate. Pharmacists testified about being shocked at the number of medications prescribed and one said he refused to fill.

Smith suffered from chronic pain syndrome, seizures, fractured ribs, migraine headaches, insomnia and severe back pain, as well as depression after the death of her son, Daniel.But I can see why he is concerned,she said.Even the (California) legislature has expressed concern that these statutes might be used in a way that would chill doctors from treating pain.

Veteran lawyers Steve Sadow, Ellyn Garafalo and Brad Brunon — recently made a surprise announcement that they will call no further witnesses after the prosecution rests. They say the case against their clients has not been proven.

Perry, who said he has researched the legislative intent behind the relevant laws, said he may tell jurors that to convict the defendants of prescribing to an addict they must find the prescriptions were for "non-therapeutic purposes," meaning to feed an addiction rather than treat an illness.

Dr. Sandeep Kapoor and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich have pleaded not guilty to an array of charges, including conspiracy to provide excessive controlled substances, prescribing to an addict, and obtaining drugs by fraud — some prescribed under false names.

Examined every prosecution witness and the judge said they succeeded in destroying the credibility of several, including two nannies flown in from the Bahamas. Sadow accused one of them of outright perjury.The prosecution summoned up Smith's video images to suggest she was addicted — showing her at the American Music Awards.

He asked whether nine prosecution witnesses should be considered accomplices and jurors should be warned to treat their testimony with caution. These included pharmacists and doctors who prescribed to Smith under pseudonyms, a common practice with celebrities.A former federal prosecutor of drug cases, said this case was overcharged and Perry will probably pare it down to the bare minimum he feels can be supported by law.

Prosecutors used photos of Smith naked in a tub with Eroshevich and pictures of Kapoor kissing Smith after riding with her in a gay parade to show that the doctors blurred the line of their professional relationship with Smith.

Monday on dismissal motions, but indicated some charges will likely survive in some form.He wants arguments to be limited to two issues: whether Smith was an addict and whether prescriptions.

Convictions could send a message that would inhibit doctors from prescribing pain medications and treating celebrities.They will feel that big brother is looking over their shoulder,she said.And even though we do want monitoring to keep the public safe.

Hollywood actress Paris Hilton will be getting a little something in the mail from Hallmark this year.The socialite has settled a lawsuit against the company over a greeting card that featured a scene seemingly ripped from her old reality show "The Simple Life."

The caption read "Paris's First Day as a Waitress" and made a pun on her trademarked catch phrase, "That's Hot." In 2007, Hilton sued, claiming her publicity rights had been violated.Last week, attorneys for Hilton and Hallmark advised a California judge that they had reached a settlement. A confidentiality provision limits the release of exact terms.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which handed Hilton a huge legal victory last year. The appeals court rejected Hallmark's protected-speech argument and raised doubts that the greeting card was "transformative" expression.

The two sides have been preparing for a December trial. Evidence was being collected to ascertain the commercial value of Hilton's endorsement.Hilton's name will be stamped in law review articles discussing the tricky balance between publicity rights and the First Amendment-but we may never know exactly.

Singer Cher's final curtain on her headline show on the Las Vegas Strip is set for Feb. 5 after about 200 shows.Officials at the Caesars Palace hotel-casino said Tuesday that tickets for Cher's final run of shows starting Jan.


The last show ends a three-year residency for the iconic singer known for over-the-top costumes, elaborate showmanship and hits spanning several decades.Cher's departure from the 4,300-seat Colosseum theater will come about one month before Celine Dion returns March 15 to start her second engagement. Her first five-year run grossed more than $400 million.

Paris Hilton at Narita International Airport for a second day Wednesday while they decide whether she will be admitted to the country after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge in Las Vegas.

Her arrival in Japan on Tuesday, one day after her plea, according to an e-mailed statement by Hilton's representative, Dawn Miller.Hilton spent the night at an airport hotel after being questioned by officials. She was scheduled to appear at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday to promote her fashion and fragrance lines.

We are continuing the immigration process to determine whether she can enter Japan or not," said Kazuo Kashihara, an immigration official at Narita.He declined to give a reason for the delay, but under Japanese law, immigration authorities are empowered to deny entry to those who have been convicted of drug-related offenses.The front desk at her hotel said calls to her room could not be connected.

Both countries have strict anti-drug laws and immigration procedures, and it was unclear whether Hilton would continue her travels.Paris was contractually bound to her business trip and didn't want to let down her brands and many Asian fans, the statement said. "She intended on fulfilling her contract and is trying hard to do the responsible thing, but this is beyond her control.

When an officer found a small amount of cocaine in her purse. She pleaded guilty Monday to drug possession and obstructing an officer and was placed on informal probation for one year.The terms of her sentence did not restrict travel overseas.We have no legal basis to restrict her from traveling throughout the United States or throughout the world.

Her attorney said Monday that she planned to complete the service by volunteering with animal advocacy groups and children's hospitals.Hilton served 23 days in a Los Angeles-area jail in 2007 after she was found to have violated her probation on an alcohol-related reckless driving case.She also was detained in South Africa in July during the World Cup on suspicion of marijuana possession, but the allegation was dropped when another woman in her group pleaded guilty to carrying the drug.

Eddie Franklin was attacked Monday night and was undergoing surgery at a hospital, Gwendolyn Quinn said in a statement. She said three people may have been involved in the attack, but did not address a possible motive.The woman walked into the gas station, and when she returned, the assault had taken place, Stephens said.


Police said the woman then drove Franklin to the hospital, dropped him off and headed to a police station to file a report.Stephens said investigators want to talk to Franklin about the circumstances of the attack once he's able to speak to them.Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, is one of the most honored musicians in American history, having won numerous Grammys; the National Medal of Arts.

The Situation Sorrentino's playbook during Monday's "Dancing With the Stars" premiere, lifting her shirt to reveal a white bra (and matching abs) to viewers during a taped segment on the show."Mama Brady flashed her boobies on our show tonight!" judge Carrie Ann Inaba said after the two-hour premiere.


Judges didn't hand out any perfect 10s during Monday's show, but they did give three 8s to "Dirty Dancing" star Jennifer Grey, making her the night's top scorer with 24 points out of 30. The actress and her professional partner.

He said. "Tonight was just special. We got to dance to a song that is so iconic.Singer Brandy and Disney Channel star Kyle Massey finished in second place Monday.Sorrentino and actor-singer David Hasselhoff all landed in last place with 15 points each.Cho added a comedic element to her waltz with partner Louis Van Amstel, pulling giant gold wings from her floral gown.

With professional partner Karina Smirnoff, and judges said the performance lacked polish.Tonioli said he saw in the dance "a very, very faint thing that may or may not be talent." But head judge Len Goodman told the famously muscular "Jersey Shore" star: "You've got the guns, but not the ammunition."

Hasselhoff and his partner, Kym Johnson, also performed a cha-cha, which judges roundly criticized.Tonioli described the routine "a potpourri of insanity disguised as dance.He said. "I'm the attitude, she's the dancing.While many stars brought their families to the ballroom for the season premiere, Sarah Palin wasn't on hand to cheer for daughter Bristol.

The 19-year-old single mom tore off the gray suit she was wearing to reveal a fringed red minidress underneath as she shook her hips alongside partner Mark Ballas.Palin said she couldn't call her mom after the performance because she didn't have her cell phone. But the former vice-presidential candidate did give her some advice before the show.

Bolton finished with 16 points. Patridge and Warner tied with 19 and Fox collected 22.Judges' scores are combined with viewer votes to determine which celebrity is eliminated each week.

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Despite all of the rumors that she’s pregnant, it looks like the only baby Kim Kardashian is going to be having is a food one. According to People Magazine, the romance between the almost-30-year-old reality star and her boyfriend of 4 months, Dallas Cowboys football player Miles Austin, is over, and we’re guessing that Kim is getting over the break-up by finding solace in high-fat food.

A inside source to the magazine about the supposedly mutual break-up. "With his season and Kim's filming [Keeping Up with the Kardashians] it just slowly split them apart." Is Kim Kardashian Pregnant?

The couple reportedly called it quits right before Kim left for Europe. But, in case you were thinking that this was just some summer-time fling, the source adds:They tried to keep it as low profile as possible when they were together. They were acting as if they were single or just having fun, but they never were – it was the real deal. They were always strong, but before Kim left for Europe they decided it's not fair that they don't get to spend more time together and ended it.

So who will Kim date next? Since she’s currently in Italy and due back in the U.S. on Thursday, there might not be enough time for her to meet a charming, Italian soccer player and be snapped holding hands with him before she leaves Europe. Although, given that she’s about to turn 30, maybe she’s actually started to listen to the family members who have reportedly been urging her to give up on dating athletes and has been looking for just a regular.

Athletes just aren't a good long-term investment.Then again, Khloe Kardashian is married to basketball player Lamar Odom, so maybe Kim should just turn stay away from football fields and start meeting her guys courtside.

Snooki Denied might be in the market for another nickname soon. When she tried to trademark her ever so famous name, she was denied. And it's all because of a fictional cat!

No last name needed. In fact, it's much more likely you'll know "Snooki" by her nickname than by her real name, Nicole Polizzi. And since Snooki wants to use her name in "entertainment in the nature of personal appearances by a television personality.

In 2004 a book was written called Adventures of Snooky. Check out the photo we found of the book that stole Snooki's chance at a trademark below. It's about a cat who falls into the water while on a fishing expedition.

The SmokingGun.com, the US Patent and Trademark Office denied Snooki's request, citing, "The terms SNOOKY and SNOOKI are very similar. Therefore, given the similarity of marks and identity of goods.

Will Snooki change her name or just go on without the trademark? We have a feeling Snooki is pretty jealous of The Situation right now. After all, was able to get his name trademarked. And he had tons of good news come his way this week.

Britney Spears younger sister Jamie Lynn has sparked rumours of a reunion with the father of her baby after they were spotted attending a LADY GAGA concert together.The former Zoey 101 actress, 19, gave birth to Casey Aldridge's child, daughter Maddie, in 2008. The couple announced plans to wed before calling off the engagement.


Jamie Lynn Spears went on to date James Watson, a businessman 10 years her senior, but they broke up in May (10).The couple enjoyed a double date with Britney and her agent boyfriend Jason Trawick on Wednesday night (11Aug10) when they checked out the Poker Face hitmaker.

In case you’ve been living under a rock the past few weeks, all hell is breaking lose at AI! Simon Cowell is gone, Ellen Degeneres has decided she doesn’t have the backbone to destroy people’s dreams and has decided to bow out and Kara DioGuardi’s contract has not been renewed (which in TV terms means that she’s been fired!)


Now word on the street is that Jennfier Lopez is slated to be a judge along with …GASP!!–Steve Tyler from Aerosmith! Talk about a change in direction. But what if my friends, JLo and/or Tyler have a change of heart and decide not to be judges........


American Idol:-

1. Ozzy Osbourne
2. Stewie Griffin
3. Britney Spears
4.Snooki and The Situation
5. Lindsay Lohan
6. Mel Gibson
7. Michael Jackson
8. Madonna
9. Lady GaGa
10. Marilyn Manson

Lindsay Lohan was taken into custody on Tuesday to start a 90-day jail term for violating her probation on a 2007 drunk-driving and cocaine-possession charge.


Lohan arrived about 10 minutes late and was accompanied by attorney Shawn Chapman Holley and her mother.
The 24-year-old has been free on bail since missing a court hearing in May for a 2007 drug and alcohol case.
Revel sentenced Lohan two weeks ago after ruling that the "Mean Girls" actress had again failed to complete weekly alcohol education classes imposed in 2007. Lohan must also attend a 90-day residential rehabilitation program on her release from jail.
Lohan, wearing a grey T-shirt, looked tired and tense at the brief court hearing. She did not speak.
Her stay will be longer than the 84 minutes she spent at a suburban Los Angeles jail in 2006 and marks the beginning of a new phase of punishment for drug and alcohol cases filed that year.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel sentenced the "Mean Girls" star to jail, three months in rehab and increased scrutiny by probation officials on July 6 after determining the actress violated her probation by missing seven alcohol education classes since December.

Lindsay Lohan didn't have alcohol in her system when her SCRAM bracelet went off earlier this month at an MTV Awards afterparty, according to her attorney Shawn Chapman Holley.


E! News has exclusively learned that a court-ordered urine sample, submitted by Lohan just hours after her SCRAM bracelet set off an alert in the wee hours of June 7, came back negative.
American actress Lindsay Lohan Cleared in SCRAM Bracelet Incident
"They did a urinalysis through Medtox labs and it was indicated conclusively that there was no alcohol in her system at that time," says a source with knowledge of the test results.
Lohan, 23, remains free on $200,000 bail -- a new amount which the judge set in her case on June 8 after the SCRAM alert. Lohan remains subject to weekly random drug testing and must abstain from alcohol.
The actress still faces a probation violation hearing on July 6. She could get up to six months in jail if a judge determines that she hasn't fully complied with her probation terms.

Lohan started in show business as a child fashion model for magazine advertisements and television commercials.Her video watch here

Who is this beautiful lady? Well, she was not named in the post on Flickr from where I picked up this shot. Could she be Aishwarya Rai or Sneha Ullal, or any other woman?

Do you recognize her for sure? I would like to know, at least for the future, so that I do not commit a blunder while posting photos direct from photo-sharing sites such as Flickr, Photobucket.com, and video-sharing sites such as YouTube.

I have heard some time ago that for every person alive now, there can be nine others who can look similar to him or her. That is what you call a look-alike, impersonator, as a photo-blogger Arianna called herself, while claiming to be a Marilyn Monroe look-alike or Marilyn Monroe impersonator. I posted her photo in this blog sometime ago. Click here to view the look-alike Marilyn Monroe.

Here is yet another attempt to pose as the legendary actress Monroe. In the 2008 Spring Fashion edition of New York, Lindsay Lohan re-created Marilyn Monroe's final photo shoot, known as the Last Sitting. To view the photos of Lindsay Lohan's Marilyn Monroe click here.

Also at the time of invasion of Iraq by the US and allied forces in 2003, and when Saddam Hussein escaped from his palace in Baghdad, there had been rumors circulating that Hussein had an array of look-alikes, who looked so real that even Iraqis could not tell who was the real Saddam Hussein and who the duplicates were (he was captured by the U.S. forces on 13 December 2003).

Samantha Ronson and Lindsay Lohan attend TV Guide's sixth annual Emmy after party at The Kress on September 21, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage)

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson arrive at LAX airport on August 1, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.