Day in Pop Report for 11/08/2011
Murray is the doctor that was administering Propofol to Michael as a nightly sleep aid, the drug which was found to cause his death. Jurors came back with the verdict after a 6-week trial. Dr. Murray is scheduled for sentencing on November 29th and faces up to 4 years in jail. According to TMZ, he will not go to state prison because of a new law, and will likely serve his time in L.A. County Jail. Read the reactions to the verdict here
The operation was to stop a vocal cord hemorrhage from a benign polyp, which has caused the British singer to cancel concerts and personal appearances, in both the US and at home, through the end of this year. The Boston Herald reports that the hospital says the singer's surgeon, Dr. Steven Zeitels, expects Adele to make a full recovery. Adele was in good hands: Zeitels, the director of the Mass General's voice center, has worked on rock singers like Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and The Who's Roger Daltrey. more on this story
According to the warrant -- obtained by TMZ -- someone went on tumblr.com, a social media website, using the name KILLSGANDCB -- we're guessing it means kill Selena Gomez and Caitlin Beadles. The perp said she was going to "murder" Beadles and had cameras trained on her 24/7, ominously promising the victim won't know what's coming until she "wakes up on the other side of her bed with a knife." TMZ has learned ... the suspect is a 14-year-old girl who lives in Kentucky who is developmentally disabled. We're told LAPD detectives contacted her mother, who is now closely monitoring her internet activities. Meanwhile, Selena's alleged stalker, Thomas Brodnicki, remains in jail on felony stalking charges and cops say he's a real threat to her. more on this story
A source close to the production tells us, Krajcik was having issues with his voice giving out during practice last week -- a doctor told him boozing and smoking were to blame ... and Krajcik should stop both IMMEDIATELY. At that point, we're told that Josh's mentor, Nicole Scherzinger, stepped in to tell him to cut down before he gets eliminated ... but while Josh is trying, quitting ain't easy. The source said Josh "knows he needs to if he has his sights set on winning." more on this story
Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years" became the first song off the soundtrack to premiere a video recently, due to Bruno Mars not having his video done on schedule. Now, Twilight fans can sink their teeth into the full soundtrack. Another compilation is out this week, as well: "NOW That's What I Call Music Vol. 40" features tracks from Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5 and many others. See what other releases are coming out this week
Clarkson and her crew all sing-along in the commercial�and Kelly does the driving. The ad promotes features like streaming radio, sports scores, movie tickets and restaurant reservations�each element is tied in with one of the four featured players. Music in the commercial is Clarkson's new single, "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)," from her new album, "Stronger." Check out the ad here
Here is the synopsis and song list: Under Artie's directorial leadership, the kids prepare to perform the school musical "West Side Story." Meanwhile, Finn meets with a recruiter and Coach Beiste has an admirer in the all-new "The First Time" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Nov. 8 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-305) (TV-14 D, L, S) more on this story
Merriman was originally pulled over for a routine violation -- when cops suspected the actor wasn't sober. Merriman was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hauled to a nearby station -- where he was booked. more on this story
We're told a former girlfriend went to Dourdan's home in Venice, CA Sunday night. Cops received a disturbance call at around 9 PM, arrived at the house but the woman had already left. While the cops were there, someone called LAPD and said an injured woman was in a nearby alley -- it was Dourdan's ex. Cop looked her over and it appeared she had a broken nose and she said Dourdan was the culprit. The former "CSI" star was arrested and booked for felony battery. He's being held on $50,000 bail [as of Monday morning]. more on this story
Up for grabs at Julien's Auctions Rock N' Roll & Sports Auction is Gaga's famous structured dress worn for the cover of Madame Figaro magazine in 2001; the now famous costume designed by Irina Shaposhnikova is estimated to sell for $10,000 - $20,000. And, the prop gun used in Lady Gaga's music video for "Born This Way," will also be offered, with an estimated value of $6,000-$8,000. more on this story
According to our sources, the meeting with Pastor Joel Johnson went well as they talked through lots of issues. We're told the two expressed respect and love for each other ... but both acknowledged a lot is wrong with their relationship. Our sources say Kris was "ecstatic" Kim made the trip to Minnesota and he truly thinks he can win her back. As for Kim .... she's unsure if she even wants to give it another go ... but for now, she's willing to keep talking. more on this story
Also performing at this year's festivities are fiddler Andy Leftwich, and Texas and Nashville singer-songwriters Lucas Hoge, Leslie Satcher and Monty Holmes. NBC4 Washington's Jim Handly will serve as the concert's master of ceremonies. This year's Benefit Concert in the nation's capital will honor the love, sacrifice and need of military families in the U.S., which has inspired ThanksUSA's core mission and commitments over the past six years. more on this story
Fox is countersuing Heather Bormann, who filed her own lawsuit in September, claiming a drunken Fox tried to board a party bus she was driving in Cleveland, Ohio. Bormann alleged Fox attacked her after she ordered him to stay off the bus. That's when Bormann claims Fox struck her in the breast, arm, leg and, of course, [below the belt]. Fox alleges in his countersuit ... she's just lying, and in reality he didn't provoke her but she's the one who physically attacked him. Fox claims he's lost work because TMZ and other media outlets have reported her lawsuit, and she has subjected him to "public hatred, contempt, ridicule and shame." Fox is suing for unspecified damages. more on this story
They sent over these details including a details tracklisting: The new definitive single disc compilation of 23 best-loved hits and signature tracks from America's quintessential singer-songwriter is the first Neil Diamond collection to draw from the artist's complete studio discography. The Very Best of Neil Diamond - The Original Studio Records includes his first pop chartings as a writer/performer for Bang Records in the mid-1960s; his spectacular career-defining hits for Uni/MCA (1968-1972); music from 1980's The Jazz Singer (his 5x platinum-selling soundtrack album on Capitol Records) and studio essentials from a long-running association with Columbia Records that began in 1973 with the Jonathan Livingston Seagull soundtrack album and runs through a pair of Rick Rubin-produced albums: 12 Songs (2005) and Home Before Dark (which became Neil's first Number 1 album on the Billboard 200 in 2008). more on this story
We're told Lindsay was alone in her cell during her time in custody at Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, CA. Sources tell us Lindsay described the jail as "cold" -- saying it's one of the worst places she's ever been in her life. Lindsay is telling friends the experience was another wake up call ... insisting she's learned from her mistakes and wants to put her problems behind her. We're told Lindsay didn't eat anything during her stay at Lynwood -- then again, it's not like she had time for a meal. more on this story
The newly announced presenters include ESPN sportscaster and "Good Morning America" correspondent Erin Andrews, actor Josh Dallas (star of ABC's "Once Upon a Time"), 2011 World Series MVP and St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese, actress Ginnifer Goodwin (star of ABC's "Once Upon a Time"), actor Kellan Lutz (star of the "Twilight" movie series and the upcoming "Immortals"), Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet (star of ABC's "Modern Family"), actress Emily VanCamp (star of ABC's "Revenge"), and Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon. "The 45th Annual CMA Awards," hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. more on this story
The five song digital EP includes "Silent Night" and the German version "Stille Nacht," "Panis Angelicus," "The Christmas Song" featuring Pia Toscano (of American Idol fame) and a medley of classic Christmas songs including "Jingle Bell Rock," "Let It Snow" and "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." Additionally, the physical EP Il Volo � Christmas Favorites will be available on Amazon.com via CreateSpace's Disc on Demand platform. Amazon.com will also offer an exclusive re-pack of Il Volo's self-titled 12 track Geffen Records debut, which was released earlier this year and debuted at #10 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, plus the five song Christmas EP� also available via CreateSpace Disc on Demand. The repack is titled Il Volo � Special Christmas Edition. more on this story
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