Patrick Disney Miller, Grandson of Late Walt Disney, Arrested on Suspicion of Illegal Gun Possession

Patrick Disney Miller, grandson of Walt Disney, has been arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of illegal gun possession.

Los Angeles Police Officer Karen Rayner told the Los Angeles Times that Miller, 42, was taken into custody about 5:30 a.m. at his home in Woodland Hills. She said a LAPD gun unit was there to serve a search-and-arrest warrant.

Miller was booked in Van Nuys for investigation of possession of a firearm by a felon and selling ammunition or reloaded ammunition for a handgun. Miller is currently being held in lieu of $70,000 bail.

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Barry Carpenter, Former Martins Ferrry, OH, Police Chief Sentenced to Prison in Parker-Broderick Surrogate Break-in Case

Barry Carpenter, a former Martins Ferry, Ohio police chief, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison in connection with the break-in at the home of the surrogate who bore twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. He was convicted last month on charges of receiving stolen property, theft in office and evidence tampering but he was acquitted of other counts, including burglary.

Carpenter tendered his resignation two weeks ago as chief in Martins Ferry, where the celebrity couple’s surrogate lived. Carpenter and Police Chief Chad Dojack of neighboring Bridgeport were accused of conspiring to steal items from the woman’s home to sell to paparazzi. Dojack’s trial is scheduled for February.

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Tyra Banks Announces the End of the "Tyra Banks Show" at the End of Fifth Season in Spring 2010

Tyra Banks has decided to bid adieu to her show after five seasons and two Daytime Emmy awards. She told People magazine that this will be the last season for her show in the spring of 2010. She said, “I’ve been loving having fun, coming into your living rooms, bedrooms, hair salons for the past 5 years.”

Don't cry for Tyra Banks. She will reportedly turn her focus to the launch of Bankable Studios, a N.Y.-based film production company currently reviewing possible projects. Staying true to a stated mission of hers, she told People, “My next huge steps will allow me to reach more women and young girls to help us all feel as fierce as we truly are.” Banks says.

She wrote in an open letter on her Web site, “There’s a lot cooking right now and a lot of fire burning in my heart.” “And I salute you my amazing family of viewers; without you there never would have been a Tyra Show. I really love you all.”

Well, Tyra Banks certainly won't make as enormous a dent as the reigning Daytime talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. who made a similar announcement about the end of her show earlier this fall, but still she managed to reach an audience of young women who adored her. Tyra Banks isn't departing the world of television. On the contrary. She will be back on "America's Next Top Model," which is slated to return for its 15th season in February, as well as her ABC show "True Beauty."

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Ivana Trump Escorted Off New York-Bound Plane from Florida After Becoming Belligerent

Police say Ivana Trump, 60, was escorted off a New York City-bound Delta Air Lines in Florida after she became belligerent because children were running and screaming in the aisles. Hmm. Where were their parents while they did this and I didn't realize that kids could run around in a plane before it takes off. 

Authorities said Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump, cursed at the children Saturday and at flight attendants who tried to calm her. A flight attendant reportedly offered to switch her seat in first class and she became even more irate.

Ivana Trump has not been charged in the incident at Palm Beach International Airport. Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies asked her to voluntarily exit the plane, but they said she refused and was then escorted off. Well, I guess the recession has affected even Ivana Trump. I would have guessed right off that she would fly private instead of commercial. Besides, for a woman her age, her behavior was a disgrace. She could have handled this matter more diplomatically instead of treating first class to a "blue light" special.

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Georgia-Based Singer-Songwriter Vic Chesnutt Dies After Spending Several Days in a Coma

Georgia-based singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt died Friday in Athens, Ga., after spending several days in a coma caused by an overdose of muscle relaxers. He was confined to a wheelchair after a car accident at age 19. Chesnutt was discovered in the late 1980s by R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, who was the producer of his first two albums, Little and West of Rome. 

Chestnutt's persistent medical problems made him an extremely harsh critic of the healthcare system in the United States. He told Spinner earlier this year that he was $35,000 in debt to a hospital despite the fact that he was insured.

According to Rolling Stone Magazine, Chesnutt gained national prominence thanks to 1996’s Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation, which featured Smashing Pumpkins, R.E.M., Garbage and more bands covering his songs to raise money for the Sweet Relief charity, which aids musicians in need of health care. Vic Chesnutt released 13 albums, with his most recent release being Skitter on Take-Off. He was well-known in Athens, where he collaborated with many local indie rock bands. 

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Actor Charlie Sheen Arrested in Aspen Colorado on Charges Related to Domestic Violence

Actor Charlie Sheen has been arrested in Aspen, Colorado on charges related to domestic violence. According to the Aspen Times, police spokeswoman Stephanie Dasaro said Sheen was taken into custody Friday on suspicion of second-degree assault and menacing, which are both felonies, as well as being charged with criminal mischief, which is a misdemeanor. His wife, Brooke Mueller, reportedly called police after he allegedly pushed her.

Since he is charged with committing domestic violence, he will remain behind bars without bond until he is advised of the charges, according to the Aspen Times. According to media reports, Colorado law requires protection orders between people arrested on domestic violence cases and their alleged victims. The court was closed for Christmas and no date has been set for his appearance.

Sheen, who is the son of actor Martin Sheen, married Mueller in May 2008, following his acrimonious divorce from actress Denise Richards. His screen credits include "Platoon," "Wall Street" and the "Hot Shots!" movies. He is the star of CBS series "Two and a Half Men."

Photo credit: Charlie Sheen, Aspen Police Department (Aspen Times)

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Mary J. Blige Reportedly Punches Husband, Kendu Isaacs, in the Face After She Thought He was Flirting With Waitress

Well, there is drama with R&B singer Mary J. Blige. NY Post's Page Six is reporting that Blige punched her husband Kendu Isaacs in the face at the release party for her new album at club M2 Tuesday night. Ms. Blige reportedly drew blood with that punch, which landed on Isaacs after she thought he was flirting with a waitress. Welcome to the Age of the Tiger. Tiger Woods's alleged beatdown by his wife Elin Nordegren. Here's an excerpt from Page Six:

"She turned to him and was screaming, 'You're not going to ruin my night,' " our witness says. "They got up in each other's faces before someone tried to separate them, at which point she shoved the guy aside, pulled back and popped [Isaacs] in the face."

The source said Blige, Isaacs and their entourage were whisked through a door to the attached club Pink, which was closed. Our witness relates, "She was yelling at him, 'What are you gonna do, Chris Brown me?' Four of her bodyguards and two of the club's kept them apart."

Isaacs was kicked out. Blige went to the bathroom to fix her hair and makeup, but soon fled, creating an uncomfortable scene for partygoers Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Busta Rhymes. Her rep said only, "People lie and don't know what they're talking about." Source: NY Post Page Six

Well, if Mr. Isaacs was flirting with his wife right next to him, that is just disrespectful and rude. Mary should not have hit him, but I guess she was caught up in the heat of the moment. Dang people, can we all get along?

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FBI Delays Release of Documents Pertaining to Michael Jackson Extortion Plots

The FBI will not release documents about Michael Jackson relating to the molestation investigation as well as extortion attempts. The formerly classified documents, about 333 pages, were to be released today, but the near-blizzard conditions have delayed the release for at least one day.

According to TMZ sources state that the documents pertain to the 1993 Michael Jackson child molestation investigation and that the late Johnnie Cochran contacted the FBI, claiming the accuser's family was trying to extort money from Jackson with false allegations.

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Actress Brittany Murphy, 32, Dies After Going into Cardiac Arrest

Actress Brittany Murphy has died at age 32. She reportedly went into full cardiac arrest this morning and could not be revived, according to TMZ

TMZ reports that a 911 call was made at 8:00 a.m. from a home in Los Angeles that is listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack. She was reportedly taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Murphy starred in such films as "Clueless," "8 Mile," and "Don't Say a Word."

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Jamie Jungers, Las Vegas Model, Set to Tell British Tabloid About Sexual Relationship with the Embattled Tiger Woods

And the Tiger Woods sex scandal continues with yet another woman's name being thrown in the ring.  Radaronline is reporting that Jamie Jungers, a Las Vegas model, is set to go public with her story of an affair with Tiger Woods.

Christmas has come early for these skanks. Jungers will be featured in one British newspaper while a competing paper is set to tell the story of another Tiger mistress. Tiger Woods wife should force him to take an AIDS test. No telling what these skanks have contracted through the years.

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Alexa Ray Joel, Daughter of Billy Joel & Christie Brinkley, Hospitalized After Overdosing on Sleeping Pills, Cops Suspect Attempted Suicide

Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of Piano Man Billy Joel and his ex-wife Christie Brinkley, was rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City, after ingesting a large number of sleeping pills, in what the New York Police is saying was a suicide attempt.

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Medics were called to Alexa Ray Joel’s apartment at 19 Bethune St. apartment in the West Village at approximately 12:21 p.m. this afternoon, sources told The Post. A female caller told a 911 operator that Joel had taken several pills and wanted to die, sources said. She is described as being conscious at St. Vincent’s Hospital, and is expected to survive, said other sources. Source: NY Post

Alexa Joel has been a prolific songwriter since her young teens. She is also a talented pianist and singer. She’s among several celebrities scheduled to appear in a tree-lighting ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange this Thursday.

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