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Lindsay Lohan has given an interview to Vanity Fair where she finally admits that her legal woes and problems are the result of her acting irresponsibly. Lohan tells the mag, "I was irresponsible. And I'm not making excuses," but then she goes ahead and makes excuses.

Among them, highlighted by E! News: she was young and had a lot of money to burn; all of her friends were going out and what was she to do, sit home alone?; she experimented at an age where a lot of people experiment in college, but they don't have paparazzi following them around chronicling it; she was young and curious and people were doing it in front of her. She also had an excuse for missing her court-ordered meetings, "I have to support myself. I have to pay for my apartment. I have to pay for food."

Lohan tells the magazine that she got swept up in the tabloid news world. "I would look up to those girls … the Britneys and whatever. And I would be like, I want to be like that," Lohan said. "I see where that's gotten me now and I don't like it."

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Paris Hilton was officially charged with felony possession of a controlled substance by the Las Vegas district attorney. Hilton had .8 grams of cocaine in her purse over the weekend, when the vehicle she was riding in was pulled over when police smelled what they believed to be marijuana smoke coming from the windows. In the police report, the arresting officer stated that Hilton asked for lip balm from her purse, and when she was rifling through the bag, the police officer observed a "small bindle" of what he believed to be cocaine, as well as marijuana joint wrapping papers, and a crushed up pill of some sort. The pill turned out to be Albuterol, which is used to control wheezing. 

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The new cast of 'Dancing with the Stars' was unveiled last night during the telecast of 'Bachelor Pad.' The cast of Season 11 features: singers Michael Bolton and Brandy; retired athletes Rick Fox and Kurt Warner; comedian Margaret Cho; reality TV personalities Audrina Patridge and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino; actors David Hasselhoff, Jennifer Grey, Kyle Massey and Florence Henderson; and Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska governor, Sarah Palin. The dance partners for the cast will be announced tomorrow, and the new season starts Sept. 20.

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Linday Lohan's ex, Samantha Ronson, was involved in a dog attack that turned deadly for one pooch. Ronson was walking her bulldog, Cadillac, near her West Hollywood apartment building when the dog became involved in a fracas with a small Maltese dog, also out for a walk. The bulldog did kill the Maltese in the attack, and the owner of the Maltese was also injured while trying to break up the fight. Police and animal control arrived at the scene after a 911 call, but Ronson's dog was not taken by animal control. Ronson wrote about the incident on her Twitter account later in the day, tweeting: "There is absolutely nothing I can say that will alter one minute of today, nothing. ... I feel incredibly sad and wish I could offer more than condolences, unfortunately there are no words to describe how sorry I am."

Last night was the Emmy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, and 'Mad Men' and 'Modern Family' were the big winners of the night, capturing the top prize in their respective genres. It was the third win for 'Mad Men' and the first for the new sitcom 'Modern Family.' Bryan Cranston won for actor in a dramatic role for 'Breaking Bad," while Kyra Sedgewick was the female winner for 'The Closer.' On the comedic side, the top winners were Edie Falco for 'Nurse Jackie' and Jim Parsons for 'The Big Bang Theory.'

But there weren't just winners and loser at the ceremony, there were fashion winners and losers on the red carpet. E!'s team of fashion gurus dish on the night's fashion highs and lows.TMZ has their own take on the fashion trends at their site, as well, including this chandelier-like dress from Rita Wilson (left). Or Ty Burrell of 'Modern Family' and his light gray tuxedo and tan shoes.

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Former 'American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino is trying to leave the suicide attempt behind her and move her career forward, holding an impromptu concert in Las Vegas over the weekend. Barrino performed four songs at the Palm's Casino Resort's Rain Nightclub, and even spoke a little bit about her suicide attempt. "I was in the hospital but now I bounce back," she told the audience. "Don't ever let your haters stop you. Don't ever let them stop your destiny." The singer was at the club to celebrate the release of her new album, 'Back to Me,' which hit the stores on Aug. 24, and surprised the crowd with her performance.

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Paris Hilton was arrested on Friday in Las Vegas for possession of cocaine, but her lawyer tells People magazine that everyone should hold their judgment. "This matter will be dealt with in the courts, not in the media, and I encourage people not to rush to judgment until all of the facts have been dealt with in a court of law," said Hilton's lawyer, David Chesnoff.  Hilton was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over on Friday night, and a search of her purse yielded a small amount of cocaine. She was released on her own recognizance. Earlier this summer, Hilton had two run-ins with law enforcement over marijuana use, once in Corsica, and also in South Africa. 

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Justin Bieber was forced to cancel his concert last night in Syracuse at the State Fair due to illness. Syracuse.com reports that 17,000 ticket holders, mostly tween-aged girls, were devastated to learn that Bieber's show was postponed until Wednesday due to his voice being strained from over-performing. Bieber tweeted to fans, "im gonna be ok just need 2 rest but i wanted all of u 2 know i never want to let any of u down. ever. i really appreciate all the kind words," but then later added "this really sucks."

Levi Johnston has back-tracked on his apology to the Palin family, telling the CBS Early Show that he issued a public apology to Sarah Palin last month because his then-fiancée, Bristol, wanted peace in the family.

Johnston told the news program, "Trust me it's easier to make them happy. If you gotta live with them, you gotta make them happy. I wish I hadn't put out that apology, it makes me look like a liar. The rest of stuff I can live with."

In July, when Johnston and Bristol Palin reconciled and appeared headed down the aisle, Johnston apologized saying, "Last year, after Bristol and I broke up, I was unhappy and a little angry. Unfortunately, against my better judgment, I publicly said things about the Palins that were not completely true."

But of that apology, Johnston now says, "That was something I did to make my fiancée happy. She wanted it so we wrote something down and we sent it out because that's what she wanted. Together we put it out there."

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Chris Brown is getting good marks from the judge that handled his abuse case. The rapper plead guilty to felony assault for beating up former girlfriend, Rihanna, on Grammy night in 2009. According to the court report, Brown has attended all of his court-ordered domestic violence counseling sessions, and has been working on the community labor portion of his sentence. The judge praised Brown for doing a "great job" and the next progress report is due in November.

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Michael Jackson's kids, Prince Michael and Paris, are headed to school for the first time in their lives. The children started school Wednesday at the Buckley School, in the San Fernando Valley. TMZ says that 13-year-old Prince decided that he wanted a "social experience" after being home-schooled, and has been eager to attend. Twelve-year-old Paris, meanwhile, was apprehensive, but has since come around. But Katherine Jackson, who has custody of the children, has decided that 8-year-old "Blanket" is not ready to venture out into the halls of a school, and he will remain home-schooled for now.

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One of the stars of reality TV's 'Cake Boss' is in hot water over alleged sexual contact with a minor. Remegio "Remy" Gonzalez -- the brother-in-law of shop owner & show star Buddy Valastro -- was arrested last week and charged with two counts each of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual contact and criminal sexual contact. When police came to question Gonzalez, E! News reports, the cake decorator confessed to multiple incidents of sexual contact with the minor, and telling the child not to tell anyone about what had happened. Gonzalez remains in jail, unable to make the $300,000 bail.

The domestic violence investigation of actor/director Mel Gibson has been completed, and the case has now been officially turned over to the Los Angeles District Attorney. Gibson is accused of physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, model Oksana Grigorieva, twice punching her in the face, and then later telling her she "f---ing deserved it" in one of the infamous recorded telephone conversations.

"At least they presented the half that pertains to Gibson. The investigation of his former girlfriend continues," D.A. spokesperson Sandi Gibbons told E! News. "We have not received any evidence to review on that."

Despite getting the case yesterday, it could be several months before the D.A. decides whether to pursue charges against Gibson.

Grigorieva is also under investigation by Los Angeles Sheriff's Department investigators for allegedly trying to extort money from Gibson in hopes of getting a better support settlement. TMZ says that Gibson is preparing to give a second interview with the sheriff's department, which some observers say is an indicator of how serious the agency is taking the extortion charges against Grigorieva.

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Lindsay Lohan surfaced yesterday in Beverly Hills after serving 13 days in jail, followed by three weeks in a psychiatric unit at UCLA Medical Center. Lohan is now getting treatment as an outpatient service, and was ordered to continue psychotherapy, as well as, submit to random drug and alcohol tests twice a week. When photographed, the only drink Lohan was observed holding was a canned energy drink.

Later in the day, Lohan was at the Santa Monica office of the DMV getting her driver's license re-instated, after having it suspended as part of her case.

And with her re-instated license, she also was spotted driving around Los Angeles at 1 A.M. behind the wheel of a Maserati. But she wasn't club hopping. TMZ says she was observed picking up a friend, and then returned to her Hollywood home.

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Len Lesser, famously known for playing Uncle Leo on 'Seinfeld,' has learned the power of the internet. The 87-year-old actor had his name and home telephone number posted on a Facebook page purported to belong to reality TV socialite Kim Kardashian. Lesser received so many calls from kids asking "Are you Uncle Leo?" that he felt the need to call police. The investigation is ongoing, but there are more than 100 Facebook pages attached to Kardashian's name, reports TMZ. 

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Wesley Snipes was convicted of tax charges in 2008, but he's yet to serve any time. The action-star has appealed his conviction, and now he is appealing again. Snipes and his legal team are arguing that his fifth and sixth amendment rights were violated, and he is now asking for a new trial, with new jurors. Snipes' team suggests that there was jury misconduct, and that prosecutors failed to make the jury aware of criminal charges against one of the witnesses that testified against Snipes.

Snipes was sentenced to three years in prison for tax evasion, for failing to pay $14 million in income taxes. Snipes was originally supposed to turn himself in to U.S. marshals on Sept. 2, but now the appeal will prolong the time that Snipes will remain free.

Tiger Woods' now ex-wife Elin Nordegren has given an interview to People Magazine now that the divorce is final. Nine months after Woods' cheating scandal came to light, Nordegren tells the mag, "I have been through the stages of disbelief and shock, to anger and ultimately grief over the loss of the family I so badly wanted for my children."

And in spite of all of the negative tabloid attention and gossip, Nordegren says, "I also feel stronger than I ever have. I have confidence in my beliefs, my decisions and myself."

Nordegren has returned to college to study psychology, and has been living in a rental property in Windermere, Fla.

"My immediate plan is for the kids and me to continue to adjust to our new situation. I am going to keep taking classes, but my main focus is to try to give myself time to heal," she told the magazine.

Nordegren doesn't reveal anything about their divorce settlement, but she scoffs at the reports that she hit Tiger or his car with a  golf club on that November night.

"There was never any violence inside or outside our home. The speculation that I would have used a golf club to hit him is just truly ridiculous."

This is said to be the one and only interview that Nordegren will give.

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After 23 days of rehab in the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Lindsay Lohan has been released. TMZ reports that doctors made it clear to Judge Elden Fox that Lohan should be released from the medical facility, and the judge made it happen. Lohan will continue to receive outpatient treatment, however.TMZ also says that the treatment that Lohan was receiving at the hospital was totaling $40,000 a week, none of which was covered by insurance. 

A source confirms to People that Lohan is "out and doing really well." Another source says that Lohan's treatment won't be all that different to what she was already receiving. "The outpatient program is just like the inpatient program, except you get to go home at night," the source said.

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Simon Cowell's new show 'X Factor' has not premiered yet on American television, but its British version is coming under fire for using 'auto-tune' technology to fix pitchy contestants. The show admitted to the BBC that while the judges are making their decisions at auditions based upon unfiltered performances, once the show is prepared for airing, "the footage and sound is then edited and dubbed into a finished programme, to deliver the most entertaining experience possible for viewers."

The technology is used in recording studios to help out of tune singers or tweak slight pitch problems. But the show insists that when the shows are live, the performances are live. But The Mirror says that even in the finals of the last season, the audio was 'futzed with' to make the performers sound better.

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Montana Fishburne, the daughter of actor, Laurence, said that her dad disowned her when she entered the world of porn. But TMZ says that Laurence Fishburne has been paying for a lawyer for his troubled daughter, who was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Fishburne has hired Shawn Chapman Holley, of Lindsay Lohan fame, to help try to get his daughter's life back on track.

Former 'American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino confirms in a VH1 'Behind the Music' episode (airing tonight at 9 PM) that she was trying to kill herself earlier this month when she swallowed a bottle of pills. "I didn't have any fight in me. I didn't care about anything. I just wanted out," Barrino says in the episode. 

Barrino had been romantically linked to a married man, whose wife went public about the affair and alleged sex tapes. The scrutiny from the media and the embarrassment of it all was too much for Barrino to take.

"I just sat in the closet and looked at the mirror and took all the pills in the bottle. I wanted to go to sleep and just be at peace. I knew exactly what I was doing. You can't accidentally take a whole bottle of pills," she says about the incident.

Barrino's manager also speaks about how he received a text message from the singer and feared the worst. He discovered Barrino in her home on the floor, and sought emergency help.

Barrino credits the nurse who treated her for getting her out of her funk. Barrino tells the show, "My nurse Melanie was a blessing into my life because she didn't tell me what I wanted to hear. She told me what I needed to hear. And she looked at me and said, 'You gotta get up, and you've gotta get out of here, 'cause you haven't fulfilled your destiny.' "

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After months of tabloid headlines Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin Nordgren, are officially divorced. The two were both in Bay County Circuit Court in Panama City, Fla., on Monday for the final execution of their divorce petition. Details of the divorce agreement have not been disclosed, but it has been reported that Nordgren could receive as much as $100-500 million in assets as part of the divorce settlement. 

In a statement, the new exes said: "We are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other the very best for the future. While we are no longer married, we are the parents of two wonderful children and their happiness has been, and will always be, of paramount importance to both of us."

The terms of custody for their two children -- daughter Sam, 3, and son Charlie, 18 months -- was the biggest sticking point in the divorce agreement. But under the terms of the agreement, they will share custody of their children.

"Once we came to the decision that our marriage was at an end, the primary focus of our amicable discussions has been to ensure their future well-being," they said in the statement. "The weeks and months ahead will not be easy for them as we adjust to a new family situation, which is why our privacy must be a principal concern."

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Judge Elden Fox, who is now handling Lindsay Lohan's case, is said to be preparing to make a ruling today about Lohan's current sentence. The decision will come a day before a scheduled hearing in which Lohan's legal team was going to request that the actress' 90-day rehab stay be cut to 30 days. Since beginning her stay in rehab at the UCLA medical center, doctors have determined that the actress is not bipolar, nor does she have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which she had been diagnosed with as a child. They also said that the Adderall she was prescribed for the ADHD may have caused the behavioral problems. Observers think that Lohan could finish out the week at the facility and then be released, but until the judge rules today, it is pure speculation.

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The wife of comedic actor Martin Short passed away over the weekend, People reports. Nancy Dolman had been diagnosed with cancer in 2007. On Saturday, paramedics were called to the family home in Pacific Palisades, although no one was observed to be taken to a hospital. Short's rep confirmed the passing, "Sadly, we can confirm that Martin Short's wife did pass away. We do not have any other comment to make." The couple -- who were married for 30 years -- met in a 1972 production of 'Godspell' in Toronto, and had three children.

Heidi Montag's soon-to-be-ex-husband Spencer Pratt confronted Montag with a demand that she agree to make a new reality TV show with him or he will release a number of sex tapes the two made while they were together. The tapes are said to include footage from both before and after Montag's marathon plastic surgery that remade her face and body. Pratt also says he has another tape Montag made with Playboy Playmate Karissa Shannon. Shannon tells TMZ that such a tape does exist, but if it's released she'll sue Pratt.

Pratt says if the tapes are released, he'll finally make a dream come true, because being a porn star has been his ambition since 2005. He says Montag is divorcing him because she thinks he's bad for her image, but she'll never have an acting career. Pratt says,"We're reality stars, not serious actors. She can’t think she’s Naomi Watts. She’s a tad delusional." He also says releasing the tape -- for $5 million, which seems reasonable to "sources close to the deal" -- will help Montag's career. "When I realized how much Kim [Kardashian] was making, my logic is this is the best thing I can do for my ex-wife," he said. "Kim is on the cover of Allure right now. Heidi isn’t on the cover of Allure."

Betty White's white-hot popularity streak continued as she won an Emmy during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles Saturday for her work hosting "Saturday Night Live" in May. Also collecting golden statuettes was Neil Patrick Harris, who won as host of the Tonys and and for his guest star role on "Glee." White, 88, was not at the Nokia Theater to collect her prize, but Harris was present and thanked his partner and fellow expectant dad David Burtka. Harris has also been nominated for  best supporting actor in a series, for "How I Met Your Mother," at next Sunday's Primetime Emmy Awards. Other winners Saturday included Jaime Oliver's Food Revolution as best reality series, Jeff Probst of "Survivor" as best reality-show host, and Ann-Margret for her guest role on "Law and Order: SVU." HBO wartime miniseries "The Pacific" won seven trophies, ABC comedy hit "Modern Family" and "SNL" both took home three awards; Fox's "The Simpsons" won two awards, including an Outstanding Voice Over Performance win for Anne Hathaway's guest role as Princess Penelope. Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" won for Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special for its comedic repackaging of the news.

Grammy-winning singer Faith Evans was arrested for driving under the influence Saturday night after being stopped at a checkpoint near Marina Del Rey. Evans, the singer of "I'll Be Missing You" and widow of rapper The Notorious B.I.G., was arrested in 2004 in Atlanta and changed with possession of marijuana and cocaine in 2004 with her current husband and manager, record company executive Todd Russaw. Evans and Russaw spent 13 weeks in addiction rehab after the 2004 arrest. Evans, 37, is set to release her new album, "Something About Faith," in October. She is also working on a reality series, "It's All About Faith," which will focus on her return to music and her home life with Russaw and their four children.

"True Blood" costars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer married Saturday at a beachside villa in Malibu "surrounded by their family and friends," the couple's reps tell People. Paquin, who wore a white halterneck gown, and Moyer, in a dark suit, said their vows under a white tent as the sun set. "It was a beautiful evening to get married and the sunset was gorgeous. Anna and Stephen seemed very excited to celebrate their wedding day," a source said. The guest list included "True Blood" creator Alan Ball and stars Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley and Carrie Preston, Ryan Kwanten and Rutina Wesley.  Actor Elijah Wood also attended. After the ceremony, Moyer stripped off his suit and jumped into the surf with some of the other guys while his bride looked on.

-- Anne Neville

Sources familiar with Lindsay Lohan's treatment at UCLA have told TMZ that Lohan's psychiatric status was misdiagnosed and her doctors believe she does not need that 90 days of inpatient rehab care ordered by the judge who sentenced her. The web site reports that Lohan has been "weaned off" all the prescription drugs she was taking -- Dilaudid, Ambien, Adderall, Zoloft, Trazodone and Nexium -- without any adverse reactions, and she did not have problems when she stopped drinking alcohol. The doctors say that although she was diagnosed years ago with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, the doctors believe that was a misdiagnosis. And doctors say that the use of Adderall by somebody who doesn't suffer from ADHD can cause a host of problems, from sleeplessness to manic behavior and impulsivity.The rehab facility originally chosen for Lohan, Morningside Recovery, also determined that she was bipolar, but her current doctors say she suffers from a personality disorder, which could be partly caused by difficulties when growing up in Hollywood.

Lohan's treatment and diagnosis will be discussed nest week when Superior Court Judge Elden Fox considers whether to modify her sentence. Prosecutor Dannette Meyers says she'll be OK with whatever Lohan's doctors recommend. "I am going to stick with whatever the medical professionals think for her, because they are the experts," Meyers told E!News Thursday. She said she would not oppose Lohan's release from rehab months early.

Lohan also cleared up a legal problem with a boutique in L.A., which filed suit against her for failing to pay $16,880.63 she spent on clothing, shoes, jewelry and other accessories. The boutique, named Church, went to court after the bill went unpaid from November 2009 to February 2010. TMZ reports that Lohan not only paid the bill in full, she added a little extra for the company's trouble, and Church has agreed to drop its suit.

Fred Armisen of "Saturday Night Live" split from "Mad Men" actress Elisabeth Moss in May after just eight months of marriage, and is now dating one of his young SNL co-stars. A source told People that conflicting work schedules and the stress of a  long-distance relationship was too much for Armisen, 43, and Moss, 28. "It was totally amicable and friendly," the source said. Amisten was spotted this week having dinner with Abby Elliott, 23, at left, and the source says, "They are dating and it all happened after he and Elisabeth split. They've always been close friends on set and … they started hanging out." The source called the relationship "very new," and says, "It's nothing serious. It's still the early stages."

After the rented house in Bel Air where Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are staying in Los Angeles was publicized online, sources say fans have been found around the property. EOnline says neither Pattinson nor Stewart were in the house "while fans were literally lurking around in the bushes. No joke, we're told the gate leading to the house is usually left wide open, leaving the home totally exposed to paps and curious Twi-hards." Stewart reportedly helped pick out thegated five-bedroom, five-bath home.

A month after she and Orlando Bloom married, Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr reveals that they have a baby on the way. She tells Spanish Vogue that she is four months along. The pair had been together for three years and wed quickly after announcing their engagement. Kerr says while she was still keeping the pregnancy a secret, "I remember on one occasion in the early days when it was still too soon to say anything, and I had a dreadful time at one job."

-- Anne Neville

Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler is definitely joining the judges panel on 'American Idol' according to a member of his band. Bassist Tom Hamilton tells the Star-Ledger, "Steven is doing 'American Idol.' The ink is dry on that." Hamilton said that the band is hoping that Tyler can find a way to balance the show with the band, which is currently on a North American tour, but also has plans for a new album.

Hamilton thinks Tyler is a natural showman and will do well on the show, but adds, "Steven is someone who absolutely lives to be in front of an audience, and the people closest to him know how witty and entertaining he can be. I don't know if 'American Idol' will be rock 'n' roll enough for him, but it is an opportunity for millions of people to see another side of Steven Tyler."

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Speaking of Aerosmith's North American tour, the band made a stop in Toronto on Tuesday night and Tyler took a spill off the stage again. Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry bumped into each other while performing the band's hit song 'Love in an Elevator' and Tyler fell from the catwalk down to the floor.

Last summer, Tyler fell while performing the same song in Rapids City, SD, breaking his collar bone and disrupting the rest of the summer tour. This time Tyler climbed back up on to the stage unscathed and told the crowd, "That’s never gonna happen again, baby." He also took a second to tell a smirking Perry, "You’ll pay for that, my brother."

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A Beverly Hills stylist is accused of ripping off some of her celebrity clients. TMZ says that Maria Gabriella Perez, of the Chez Gabriela Studio, is accused of stealing the credit card information of some of her famous clients and putting as much as $280,000 in fraudulent charges on their cards in a single year. Some of the clients named in the court affidavit include: Jennifer Aniston, Cher, Liv Tyler, Melanie Griffith and Anne Hathaway.

Cher's rep says that she was not victimized and is not sure how the singer ended up in the affidavit, but Griffith has reportedly told police that she is willing to participate in any investigation or legal proceedings against Perez. 

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Lindsay Lohan's attorney met for several hours yesterday with the new judge handling her case. Shawn Chapman Holley told reporters that she met with Judge Elden Fox, and the Deputy D.A. Danette Meyers, hoping to refocus the case against Lohan and see whether any changes in her sentence was possible. When pressed for a possible time frame for Lohan's release from rehab, Holley told reporters, "I can't, I wish I could. I'm not the judge. Nothing has been decided." Lohan has been at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center since her release from jail on August 2. But Holley did say that Lohan was "good."

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Fantasia Barrino's alleged lover says that the 'American Idol' winner is not to blame for breaking up his marriage. Antwaun Cook's lawyer said, "Antwaun would be remiss not to address the criticism and judgment he has received. He knew Fantasia Barrino but the failure of his marriage can in no way be blamed on anyone except the two people that were a part of the union – Paula and Antwaun."

Barrino, who was rushed to the hospital last week, has confirmed that she dated Cook "off and on" for a few months, but that she believed that the couple was already separated.

Heidi Montag says she is devastated by the vehicle crash death of her plastic surgeon, who was criticized for performing 10 separate plastic surgery procedures on the 22-year-old in a single day last year. Montag, far left, took to Twitter to declare that Dr. Frank Ryan, left, "was the most amazing person I have ever known. He was an angel and changed my life and the lives of everyone he met. He was the most brilliant talented surgeon who will ever exist," she adds. "My thoughts and prayers go out to his mother, family, friends, and anyone who was ever blessed enough to meet him. He is in a better place." Ryan, 50, died Monday when his Jeep swerved off the Pacific Coast Highway and landed on rocks on the beach. A candlelight vigil was held for Ryan Tuesday night on the beach about 12 miles from where he died.

An autopsy showed only that Ryan died of blunt-force trauma, because toxicology reports will take six to eight weeks. Montag denies that drugs or alcohol could have caused the fatal crash. She tweeted, "FYI Dr. Ryan never drank, never smoked. He's never done drugs this was something everyone knows about him. He was always on call 24/7." Ryan's other celebrity patients included Janice Dickinson, Shauna Sand, Gene Simmons, Vince Neil and Lorenzo and Shayne Lamas.

Shortly before he died, Ryan posted on Twitter, "After 25 years of driving by, I finally hiked to the top of the giant sand dune on the pch (Pacific Coast Highway) west of malibu. Much harder than it looks! Whew!" His final Tweet was was a photo of his dog looking down onto the beach with the caption, "Border collie jill surveying the view from atop the sand dune." After the crash, the dog was found in the ocean and was taken to a veterinary hospital, where she was treated for eye and paw injuries and then released to Ryan's family.

In its report on the death of Simon Monjack, who died months after his young wife, Brittany Murphy, the L.A. Coroner's Office reports that a person who lived in the house shared a bed with Monjack after Brittany Murphy's death. Law enforcement sources have identified the person as Brittany's mother, Sharon Murphy, who lived with the couple until first her daughter and then her widowed son-in-law died. According to the coroner's report, the investigator and the unnamed person, later identified as Sharon Murphy,  were going through the master bedroom in the Hollywood Hills home that Simon once shared with Brittany ... when (Sharon) pointed to one side of Monjack's bed and identified it as "her side of the bed." Prescriptions in the nightstand had the names of Sharon Murphy and Sharon Monjack. The report doesn't suggest the pair had a sexual relationship.

The estranged wife of Edward Furlong, who played John Connor in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," has obtained a temporary restraining order against him after she says he left obscene and threatening voicemails. Rachael Kneeland's request was granted Friday by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, who ordered the actor to stay at least 100 yards away from Kneeland, with whom he is involved in a bitter divorce, and their 3-year-old son, Ethan. Kneeland's filing contained transcripts of several profanity-filled messages Furlong left threatening her current boyfriend if he has any contact with the couple's son. "If he dares hang out with f--king Ethan, I swear to God I'm gonna f--king rip his f--king heart and f--king feed it to him, you understand me?" Furlong says in one the messages. Furlong also calls Kneeland, whom he married in April 2006, "f--king vermin" and a "cesspool of s--t." Kneeland, who uses the stage name Rachael Bella, also describes an episode when she says Furlong pulled down their son's pants in front of relatives as a punishment and also claims Furlong "admitted to me that he hit Ethan in his testicles to teach him a lesson." Kneeland says she has saved the voicemails and will play them during a court hearing Aug. 31. Furlong's publicist declined comment. Kneeland also got a restraining order against Furlong in September, when she said he struck her while in a drug-fueled rage. Furlong's past includes drug abuse, stints in rehab, a DUI in 2001 and other run-ins with the law.

Erykah Badu has paid a fine and agreed to probation for appearing nude in public during the filming of a music video in March. While cameras rolled, Badu, real name Erica Wright, stripped and walked through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. The R&B singer paid a $500 fine on Friday and must serve six months of probation. Badu was charged with disorderly conduct after a female passer-by filed a complaint claiming she and her two children were forcibly exposed to the public nudity.