Hollywood Remembers Patrick Swayze
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During his exciting career in films, Patrick Swayze appeared in more than thirty different movies. He was noticed for his brawny good looks and immediate charisma; he remained because he had true talent to share. In the wake of the actor’s death, many of Hollywood’s elite are stepping forward to share their grief and fondest memories of this star.
“Patrick lived a thousand lifetimes,” Rob Lowe told reporters after hearing the news. “I feel like I lost a brother.” Lowe and Swayze go back as far as The Outsiders together, and both are icons of the silver screen.
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Michael Jackson’s Kids Pen Goodbye Notes
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Kind Acts,
Michael Jackson‘s children have written emotional goodbye letters, set to be placed in his coffin. Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11 and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, also known as Blanket, scrawled messages including “Daddy we love you” and “Daddy we miss you” on notes that will be buried with the King of Pop on Thursday.
The singer’s brother Marlon has spoken about the letters and other details of Michael’s funeral, which will be held in the family’s compound at the Los Angeles Forest Lawn Memorial Park. He claims Michael will also be buried with his trademark white glove, and has been fitted with a new shoulder-length wig. The star’s face has also been painted with full stage makeup.
Marlon told Britain’s Sunday Mirror newspaper: “This will be a private ceremony. His hairstylist has made his hair special and a make-up artist has gone in and fixed him up so he’s ready for the big day. This will be Michael’s final curtain call—the last show. His shell will be gone, but his spirit lives on.”
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Travis Barker Writes About DJ AM’s Death
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music,
UPDATE: You can see the video where bassist Mark Hoppus leads into the moment of silence after the jump.
Nearly one year after after escaping a deadly plane crash with Adam Goldstein, Travis Barker has had to say goodbye.
In a series of messages posted today on his Twitter account, the drummer expressed sorrow for the passing of his friend. DJ AM, who used to perform with Barker as part of TRV$DJAM, was found dead yesterday in his New York apartment. An official cause of death is still on hold pending toxicology and tissue results.
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DJ AM Found Dead in Apartment
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UPDATE: Autopsy will not be officially completed until toxicology and tissue results return in several weeks.
Adam Goldstein, who survived a plane crash with Travis Barker last September, has been found dead.
The 36-year-old, who is better known as DJ AM, was discovered in his New York City apartment this evening by the police department. The authorities were asked to go to the home by a concerned friend who tried to do a welfare check. Goldstein had reportedly not been seen for several days.
Although a cause of death has not yet been determined, several sources claim that drug paraphernalia had been found at the scene.
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Lady Gaga’s Sex and Death Obsession
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Music,
For a woman who strangely wears buttons on her head and refuses to wear pants, it should come as no surprise to fans that Lady Gaga is weirdly obsessed with sex and death.
“I have an obsession with death and sex. Those two things are also the nexus of horror films, which I’ve been obsessing over lately. I’ve been watching horror movies and 1950s science fiction movies,” says the Fame songstress.
Lately? What comes next? Cocaine and prescription pills seem to be the nexus of fame these days, after all…
“I’ve just been noticing a resurgence of this idea of monster, of fantasy, but in a very real way. If you notice in those films, there’s always a juxtaposition of sex with death. That’s what makes it so scary. Body and mind are primed for orgasm and instead somebody gets killed. That’s the sort of sick, twisted psychological circumstance.”
As much as I hate to say that she sounds like she’s pulling stuff from her most likely pants-less ass, she’s actually quite right.
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Michael Jackson Memorial Tickets Offered Via Lottery
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Child Stars,
Those hoping to attend Michael Jackson‘s memorial have approximately 24 hours to place their names in the hat.
Next Tuesday, the King of Pop will be honored publicly in Los Angeles. The ceremony - which will be available for free broadcast worldwide - will take place at 10:00 AM.
Although the Staples Center is a 20,000 seat arena, only 11,000 will be given entrance into the facility. Another 6,500 will get the chance to watch a simulcast at the neighboring Nokia Theater.
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A Weekend of Sorrow: Three Beloved Celebs Depart
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Television, Child Stars, Videos, Obituaries,
For three sets of family, friends and huge contingents of fans, June 25 will be remembered as the beginning of a very dark time. In only three days, the lives of three very large personalities were cut short. The trio of tragedies will mark change in thee industries: music, advertising and television. That all of them passed at relatively young ages by our standards, and all went so quickly, has left those of us who remain in shock.
But these larger-than-life personalities are big enough to shine even once the lights are dimmed, even beyond the cold chill of death.
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Jackson Family Meets with LAPD
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Child Stars, Obituaries, Rumors,
As reported earlier, there are still some questions surrounding the untimely death of recording legend Michael Jackson. TMZ is reporting that Katherine, Joe and “several brothers” met with police officers at the pop star’s home earlier today.
The site says that both sides wanted the meeting - the family to learn more about Jackson’s death, the police to gain information that might help them determine the cause of the crooner’s fatal cardiac arrest. This meeting ended the same day.
TMZ has also reported that Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson’s physician, sent a letter to his patients less than two weeks ago. In the letter, the doctor informed them he would be leaving his medical practice. “I am deeply saddened to leave you at this point, but please know my absence is not permanent,” the letter reads.
ET has posted a picture of Michael Jackson as he was being treated by paramedics - the last-known photograph taken of the singer during his life. Michael Jackson was 50 at the time of his death Thursday afternoon. The “King of Pop,” he enjoyed extreme success in the music industry, with a career that spanned four decades.
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Michael Jackson Not Breathing During 911 Call
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music,
It was clear long before Michael Jackson ever arrived at the hospital yesterday that his condition was critical.
In a newly released audio tape (which can be heard here), an unidentified caller tells a 911 operator that they have a 50-year-old “gentlemen” who is not conscious or breathing. The male later explained that a personal doctor had been with the patient and was already working on trying to revive him. “He’s pumping his chest but he’s not responding to anything,” the caller says.
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VIDEO: Jermaine Jackson Formally Announces Michael’s Death
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Videos,
At a brief news conference this evening, Jermaine Jackson addressed the media on behalf of his entire family.
“My brother, the legendary king of pop, Michael Jackson, passed away on Thursday, June 25, at 2:26 p.m. It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of his death is unknown until the results of the autopsy are known.
His personal physician who was with him at the time attempted to resuscitate my brother - as did the paramedics who transported him Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Upon arriving at the hospital at approximately 1:14 p.m., a team of doctors, including emergency physicians and cardiologists, attempted to resuscitate him for a period of more than one hour. They were unsuccessful.
Our family requests that the media please respect our privacy during this tough time. May Allah be with you Michael, always. Love you.”
Although it’s been speculated that prescription medication may have played a role in Michael’s death, more won’t be known until the initial autopsy scheduled for Friday.
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