The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law.
1. Keanu Reeves’ baby daddy drama heads to court.
[Bauer Griffin Online]
A Canadian woman, whom Keanu insists he does not know, petitioned a Canadian court to require the Speed star to undergo DNA testing to prove he’s the father of her 21-year-old son. In a surprise move, Keanu voluntarily agreed to take the DNA test. His legal reasoning: “The proof is in the pudding.”
2. Carrie Prejean wants to be biblically and legally correct.
Prejean, who was fired from her post as Miss California following major controversy over her views on gay marriage, filed a lawsuit this week alleging that she is the victim of religious discrimination, among other claims. Although most lawsuits settle out of court, the parties may just be too wed to their positions to compromise. Pun intended.
2. And, like a good lawyer, Popsquire always enjoys a good slip and fall. This one comes courtesy of the Jonas Brothers.
Have a great holiday weekend. Remember, please don’t drink and drive!
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law.
1. Anne Heche isn’t happy with the child support settlement she entered last summer.
The Hung star told David Letterman this week that her ex-husband, Coley Lafoon, is a “lazy ass” who sits around waiting for child support checks to arrive in the mail. Oh, Anne. You missed one: Lafoon rhymes with “buffoon.” Maybe next time.
2. Police are looking for the three people in this surveillance video who broke intoLindsay Lohan’sHollywood Hills home.
If you recognize them, please contact authorities. Before doing that, though, please ask them if they found Lindsay’s film career while rummaging through her house.
3. And, Madonna preached to a Romanian audience about civil rights for gypsies, but it was a groove her fans couldn’t get into.
Have a good weekend. Remember, please don’t drink and drive!
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining (and non-Michael Jackson) collisions between pop culture and law. Enjoy!
1. Amy Winehouse is free to go, go, go.
[Bauer Griffin Online]
The singer was accused of striking dancer Sherene Flash, who had approached her and asked for a pic at a September charity ball in London. Winehouse pleaded not guilty, and was acquitted. In short, the judge decided that Amy was well behived.
2. A Harry Potter star avoids jail time.
Jamie Waylett, who plays wizard bully Vincent Crabbe in the Harry Potter franchise, was facing up to 14 years in a London jail for growing a pot farm in his mum’s house; however, he was sentenced only to 120 hours of community service. The judge probably figured Jamie needed to give people help, not hemp.
3. Amid a contract negotiation, Paula Adbul threatens to leave American Idol.
[Bauer Griffin Online]
Although producers closed Ryan Seacrest’s yearly $15 million contract, Paula’s rep says she hasn’t even been presented with a proposal for a new contract. The rep also says that the move is “hurtful” and “rude.” In defense of the producers, maybe they’re just waiting for Paula to be of sound mind to enter a contract.
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law.
1. Tyra Banks’ stalker gets schooled.
Brady Green was found guilty of stalking Tyra back in April. This week, a NYC judge sentenced him to one year of probation and ordered him to enroll in an anti-stalking course called Project SHARP (Stopping Harassment and Relationship Problems). First lesson: “How To Smile With Your Eyes…From A Distance.”
2. Customers serve Kentucky Fried Chicken with a class action lawsuit.
After Oprah Winfrey promoted KFC’s May giveaway — “2 pieces of grilled chicken, two individual sides and a biscuit” — the chain couldn’t keep up with customer traffic. So, KFC handed out vouchers for free food on the next visit, but that isn’t good enough for some litigious customers who want the company to pay them back for the cost of printing coupons and travel, among other things. Seriously.
3. And, for this week’s video collision between pop culture and law, Popsquire joins the likes of Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz by participating in a NOH8 photo shoot. Watch!
Have a good weekend. Remember, please don’t drink and drive!
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law.
1. Donald Trump fires Miss California, Carrie Prejean.
Just when the controversy seemingly had died down, the Donald approved a decision to fire Prejean, because she allegedly did not fulfill her contractual duties. Poor Donald — he had to slap Prejean’s ass with a contract violation, when he likely wanted to slap it with something else!
2. New Kids On The Block sues impostors.
[Pacific Coast News]
NKOTB filed a federal lawsuit against SM Productions, alleging that the company attempted to form a group also entitled “New Kids on the Block” in hopes of duping people into believing that this new group was the real NKOTB. In short, the NKOTB boys know the last thing the world needs is another NKOTB, so they’re doing something about it. Thanks, guys!
3. And, this week’s video collision between pop culture law comes courtesy of Mark Paul Gosselar. He currently plays a lawyer on Raising The Bar, but he is not ashamed of his Saved By The Bell roots.
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law.
1. Britney Spears’ former bodyguard couldn’t handle the circus.
[Bauer Griffin Online]
In a lawsuit filed in LA Superior Court, plaintiff Kerry M. Vince says Brit “negligently operated her home and business thereby causing injuries to [him]” and her “extreme/outrageous conduct intentionally and/or recklessly caused [him] severe emotional distress.” So tragic. It looks like Brit’s former bodyguard will not always love her.
2. Donald Trump goes from the boardroom to the courtroom.
Trump fought dismissal of his ongoing defamation case against author Timothy O’Brien over statements in O’Brien’s 2005 book, Trump Nation: The Art Of Being The Donald, that Trump is worth only $150 million to $250 million. Trump is seeking billions of dollars in damages and claiming that O’Brien defamed and damaged him by contending that he is not a billionaire. O’Brien’s anticipated defense: “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, if Mr. Trump were a billionaire, don’t you think he could afford a better hair piece?”
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law. Enjoy!
1. Maury Povich gets a judicial ratings boost.
A Michigan judge has sentenced several dozen men so far this year to watch Mauryas part of their probation for overdue child support. The dead beat dads must watch the show and discuss episodes with their probation officers. Of course, the courts are always behind the times — the rest of us have known for years that watching Maury is punishment!
2. Lindsay Lohan was robbed. Well, kinda…
After several conflicting reports this week, surveillance video confirmed that two men tried to break into Lindsay’s house, but were scared off by the alarm. The police showed up and initially thought the house had been ransacked; however, it was just very, very dirty. Seriously.
3. And, this video of Katherine McPhee proves there’s no need for additional paparazzi laws now that the homeless are here to serve and protect.
Have a great weekend. And, remember, please don’t drink and drive!
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law. Enjoy!
1. Paris Hilton gave hot testimony in court this week.
[Pacific Coast News]
She attended a pre-trial hearing in Miami in an $8 million lawsuit accusing her of failing to promote her 2006 film, Pledge This! When asked whether she keeps a diary for business meetings, she said: “I just press my name and Google it and see.“ Seriously.
1. For Michael Jackson, Human Nature is litigious.
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MJ faces two new legal disputes: (1) Ola Ray, the actress who played MJ’s date during the Thriller video filed a lawsuit for alleged unpaid royalties from the Thriller video; and (2) Raymone Bain, MJ’s former spokesperson/manager, is suing for $44 million arising out of alleged unpaid commission for deals she brokered. Um, these ladies should just file their paychecks under “Never Never Land.”
3. Life’s a breach for Miss California.
Pageant spokesperson Roger Neal says that Carrie Prejean may have run afoul of several parts of her 12-page pageant contract by making numerous unauthorized television appearances and posing for semi-nude photos. Donald Trump says he will make a decision about Prejean’s future after he’s looked at the photos…over and over and over and over again.
This Popsquire Beat presents the week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law. Enjoy!
1. Snoop Dogg is doing it lawyer-style.
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Plaintiff Richard Monroe is suing Snoop for $22 million, claiming that the rapper invited him on stage and then hit him with a brass knuckle microphone. Monroe says Snoop and his posse gave him a broken nose, a busted lip, black eyes and bruised ribs. So, Snoop took the stand in a civil trial in Santa Monica this week to set the record straight. Denying any violent behavior, Snoop said: “Your honor, I did not drop him like it’s hot.”
2. Tyra Banks is America’s Next Top Witness.
[Janet Mayer / PR Photos]
After hearing testimony from Tyra on Wednesday, a New York judge convicted Brady Green of stalking, harassment, criminal trespass, and attempted aggravated harassment. Green’s sentencing is scheduled for June, and he faces up to 90 days in jail. Finally, Tyra has a good reason to smile with her eyes!
3. And, for this week’s gag order, Popsquire presents newlyweds Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag.
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law.
1. A Los Angeles judge decided this week that Britney Spears is not mentally fit to testify in court.
[Bauer Griffin Online]
Jon Eardley filed a motion to compel Brit to testify about restraining orders against himself, Sam Lutfi, and Adnan Ghalib at an April 28 hearing. This decision is entirely consistent with the 14-month-old conservatorship and means that Britney won’t be singing on stage or the witness stand any time soon.
1. Christian celebrities support gay marriage.
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In response to the overexposed Perez Hilton / Miss California feud, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, and Heidi Montag expressed support for gay marriage via Twitter this week. Britney (or someone writing on her behalf) wrote: “Love is love! People should be able to do whatever makes them happy!” Miley told Perez that “Jesus loves [him],” and Heidi even said she’d attend Perez’s hypothetical wedding. In short, these celebs believe you should be able to tweet whomever you want.
3. A federal judge won’t let Rod Blagojevich travel to Costa Rica to participate in NBC’s upcoming reality series, I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law. Enjoy!
1. Michael Jackson settled his lawsuit against Julien’s Auction House.
[Bauer Griffin Online]
In early March, MJ filed a lawsuit to stop Julien’s from auctioning off nearly 2,000 of his personal possessions. MJ claims that he never gave permission to sell many of the items, but Julien’s disagreed. Now, the parties have entered a confidential settlement, and Julien’s canceled the auction. The result: Wacko Jacko can keep his crap-o!
2. Mel Gibson’s wife of 28 years filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
[David Gabber / PR Photos]
Without a pre-nup, community property rules in California may require the couple to split their estimated $900 million fortune, which could make this the most expensive divorces in Hollywood history. Now, that’s Payback!
3. And, for this week’s internet dating collision between pop culture and law, Lindsay Lohan is looking for someone to spend the rest of her probation with.
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law. Enjoy!
1. A judge says Rob Lowe can move forward with Nanny Gate.
[Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos]
As part of the ongoing legal saga between Rob and his former nannies, plaintiff Laura Boyce requested dismissal of the Rob’s breach of contract lawsuit. She argued that the confidentiality agreement she signed violated her right to free speech. The Los Angeles judge denied Boyce’s motion, which means that Rob might be able to prevent his employees from talking About Last Night.
2. A Harry Potter star was busted for pot possession.
Jamie Waylett, who plays wizard bully Vincent Crabbe in the Harry Potter franchise was arrested in London after police pulled him over and allegedly found eight bags of pot in his car. Police later searched his home and reportedly found a cannibas farm. If convicted, Jamie can face up to 14 years in jail. Clearly, he needs help, not hemp!
3. And for this week’s reality tv collision between pop culture and law, Heidi and Spencer from The Hills supply yet another reason to outlaw PDA.
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law. Enjoy!
1. Two plaintiffs claim that Queen Latifah did not give them the royal treatment.
[Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos]
Cosmetologist Roxanna Floyd and fashion stylist Susan Moses filed lawsuits against Latifah for $700,000 and $300,000, respectively. Each claims that Latifah failed to pay for services. Latifah’s anticipated defense: “That’s Mad Money for Hairspray!”
2. Dustin Diamond may be screeching in court.
[Glenn Harris / Photorazzi]
We Energies is suing the former Saved By The Bell child star in small claims court over non-payment of $2,079.40 in utility bills at his Wisconsin home. Dustin allegedly racked up the charges on or before Feb. 4 and has until April 15 to respond. Call Zack Morris! Dustin must be saved from this bill!
3. And for this week’s collision between pop culture and fashion laws, Valentino presents us with a tanning product defect case waiting to happen…
[Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos]
Have a great weekend. Remember, please don’t drink and drive!
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law. Enjoy!
1. A fashion designer asks a court to slap Courtney Love’sCelebrity Skin.
[Landmark / PR Photos]
In a lawsuit filed yesterday, Dawn Simorangkir is suing Love for libel and invasion of privacy, among other claims. The plaintiff says that Love got mad after she sent a bill for designing some clothes, trashed her online and threatened her life. Among other things, Love allegedly called the plaintiff a cocaine dealer, a thief, an embezzler, a racist and a homophobe on the web. In short, the plaintiff says Courtney Love is an a-Hole!
2. Jeremy Piven’s arbitration moves full stream ahead.
[Bauer Griffin Online]
Actors’ Equity and the producers of Speed-the-Plow announced this week that an arbitration hearing will take place June 8 and 9 to decide whether Jeremy Piven breached his contract when he quit the play after approximately two months of performances. Piven claims mercury poisoning prevented him from working any longer, but producers say this excuse is fishy, to say the least. Either way, mercury will move from retrograde to arbitration this summer!
The Popsquire Beat presents this week’s most entertaining collisions between pop culture and law. Enjoy!
1. A former Project Runway contestant allegedly committed a crime and dodged a rhyme.
According to the police report, Kenley Collins woke up Zak Penley, who still lives with her despite being an ex,at about 7 a.m. Tuesday by throwing their cat at his face. Then, when he tried to leave the room, she: (a) slammed the bedroom door on his head; (b) hurled his laptop at him; (c) tossed a glass of water and some apples at his face; and (d) said, “You’re lucky, it could have been worse.”
Well, yeah, it could have been much worse. She could have married him and changed her name to “Kenley Penley.”
2. Amy Winehouse pleaded not guilty to an assault charge in a London court this week.
She is expected back in court for a trial on July 23 for allegedly punching a fan in the eye after said fan approached Winehouse for a photo back in September. Winehouse’s anticipated defense: “I told her no, no, no pictures.”
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