Posted Feb 9th 2010 1:19PM by TMZ Staff
Nancy Kerrigan's father's death has been ruled a homicide -- this according to the Middlesex Chief Medical Examiner.
According to the findings, Daniel Kerrigan died from cardiac dysrhythmia after suffering a neck injury during a physical altercation at his house.
The Coroner says Daniel suffered a cartilage fracture to the larynx area, which was exacerbated by heart disease.
As we previously reported, Nancy's brother Mark faces one charge of assault and battery on an elder with serious bodily injury.
The investigation continues. No word on whether prosecutors will now up the charges against Mark.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Feb 9th 2010 12:31PM by TMZ Staff
Perez Hilton has settled his legal beef with the Black Eyed Peas' manager who punched him last June -- and we're told the settlement goes to charity.
You'll recall Liborio Molina socked Perez outside of a club in Toronto back in June -- so Perez sued Molina but today lawyers were in court and announced a confidential settlement.
Our sources say as part of the settlement, Molina will donate money to charity.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Posted Feb 9th 2010 12:20PM by TMZ Staff
It seems Michael Jackson's longtime doctor, Arnold Klein, was telling the truth about Michael's propensity to pee in bottles ... based on the L.A. County Coroner's autopsy report and a strange item found by the foot of the bed.
TMZ first published the autopsy findings yesterday. Among the items found in the bedroom where Dr. Conrad Murray was treating Michael Jackson -- "a closed bottle of urine atop a chair."
Back in November, we posted a story about Dr. Arnold Klein, who told us that Michael Jackson had a habit of peeing in cups and other objects, often in front of others.
Dr. Klein told TMZ today Jackson would pee in any object that was available and it all stemmed from necessity. "That's how he peed," Klein said.
Klein told us when Jackson was 5 years old and on stage, there were often no bathrooms in the immediate vicinity and as a result he would pee in bottles.
Dr. Klein again expressed disdain for Dr. Murray giving Michael Jackson intramuscular injections of Propofol for sleep, calling it "horribly wrong."
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Posted Feb 9th 2010 12:17PM by TMZ Staff
Lil Wayne is scheduled to start his one-year sentence behind bars today -- and last night he sent one final message to his fans: "Don't forget about me!"
Weezy, who pled guilty to weapons charges, spent his final night of freedom in front of his USTREAM, where he told fans "I really, really, really, really love you."
See you next year!
Filed under: Lil Wayne
Posted Feb 9th 2010 12:15PM by TMZ Staff
It's like a real life Robin Hood -- some schmuck in Finland robbed from the rich (a bank) and gave to the poor (itself) and did it all with a spring-loaded bow and arrow.
And there's another catch: Cops are unsure if the suspect, who's still at large, is a man or a woman. Officials in Finland tell TMZ the suspect was dressed like a woman ... but spoke like a man.
One thing's for sure -- it sure takes balls to rob a bank in broad daylight with medieval weaponry.
FYI: It seems the scheme worked -- the robber reportedly got away with the equivalent of around $6800 in cash.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Feb 9th 2010 12:10PM by TMZ Staff
Michael Lohan just admitted in court that he's been a deadbeat dad.
Michael went before a judge today in Nassau County, NY -- after Dina Lohan claimed he had fallen 7 months behind in child support.
The hearing was closed and no one said how much Michael was in arrears.
Back in November TMZ broke the story that Michael was $15,100 behind in child support payments.
We're told Michael fessed up to being 7 months behind and promised the judge he'd become current by the time he's back in court on March 24.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lindsay Lohan
Posted Feb 9th 2010 12:02PM by TMZ Staff
While at the Lakers game last night, newly single Jake Gyllenhaal kept his eyes planted firmly on the, er, court.
The 29-year-old stud is a baller.
Filed under: Hot Bodies, Jake Gyllenhaal
Posted Feb 9th 2010 11:55AM by TMZ Staff
New Orleans Saints fans are getting one stern warning about today's big Super Bowl victory parade: Keep your jumblies covered up ... or else.
With Mardi Gras just a few days away cops want to remind the breast-happy parade-goers in The Big Easy that this football party is rated G ... and will be broadcast live throughout the world.
TMZ spoke to cops in the French Quarter, who tell us 600 po-po's will be on patrol at the big party ... and anyone seen exchanging nudity for beads can expect a big, fat summons ... or even a trip to the slammer.
The parade is scheduled to go down at 5pm today -- and cops are expecting at least 250,000 wild Saints fans to attend. Buckle up.
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Exclusives
Posted Feb 9th 2010 11:35AM by TMZ Staff
While sunbathing in Rio on Monday, Alicia Keys got her panties all up in a wad ... butt quickly remedied the situation.
The 29-year-old is everything she's cracked up to be.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Bodies
Posted Feb 9th 2010 11:02AM by TMZ Staff
The "Princess of Poughkeepsie" finally found Prince Charming ... or as she lovingly calls him, her "Guido juicehead."
"Jersey Shore's" Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi touched down at JFK for some PDA with her new man last night -- and he's exactly the tan, pumped-up, blown-out guy you'd expect.
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Exclusives, Jersey Shore
Posted Feb 9th 2010 8:55AM by TMZ Staff
Beyonce Knowles has a new half-brother -- if you believe Alexsandra Wright.
Wright -- who filed a paternity suit against Mathew Knowles back in October -- gave birth last Thursday to a baby boy. The name ... Nixon. Priceless.
Wright -- who once appeared on "Scrubs" -- claims she had a relationship with Knowles that lasted 18 months. And, sources say, Wright claims she and Mathew picked out the baby name together. We're guessing they were watching "Frost/Nixon."
Sources tell us Wright has a court date next week in an attempt to dislodge some support money from Mathew. We're told Alexsandra hasn't gotten a penny from Mathew for the baby.
Mathew Knowles' rep tells TMZ, "We are not aware of the birth of a child. Mr. Knowles has never had a DNA test. These rumors are untrue."
Filed under: Baby Watch, Beyonce Knowles, Exclusives
Posted Feb 9th 2010 8:50AM by TMZ Staff
It takes a lot of guts to pose in just a pair of skimpy camouflage underwear -- but that's exactly what Kevin Federline did for his first appearance on VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp."
A 232-pound Federleezy took the "before" pics for his stint on the reality show -- in which he hoped to shed 30 lbs.
During last night's premiere, Federline told the judges, "I look like a pregnant man."
We'll see if the show helps K-Fed give birth to a new physique.
Filed under: TV, K-Fed
Posted Feb 9th 2010 8:45AM by TMZ Staff
Dr. Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of Michael Jackson isn't sitting pretty with Joe Jackson.
After Murray's arraignment, a disappointed Joe went to "Larry King Live" to say this was murder, not manslaughter.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
