Featured Blog Posts – September 2009 Archive (43)

Chris Brown -- The Cost of Extra Protection

(TMZ) Chris Brown is not only paying his debt to society -- he's also paying for an extra security team to protect him while he's doing it ... and we know how much the hired muscle is gonna cost him.

Besides the normal police supervision, we're told Brown had an extra three off-duty cops watching over him during his first two days in the hard labor program. We're told each off-duty cop makes a minimum of $28 per hour -- and since Brown requested their service, he's responsible for… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 18, 2009 at 1:11am — No Comments

Man with Knife Arrested in Seacrest Attack

(TMZ) A man with a knife has been charged with a crime after allegedly attacking Ryan Seacrest's security guard.

It happened outside the Children's Hospital in Orange County earlier this week. Ryan had just finished making an appearance. The alleged attacker -- Chidi Uzomah -- approached Ryan and asked for an autograph. Ryan obliged and then walked to his car.

We're told Uzomah got in between Ryan and his car. The security guard tried blocking Uzomah and… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 18, 2009 at 1:07am — No Comments

Police seek DNA from Yale worker in death of student

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (CNN) -- Police said Tuesday night they have a Yale University employee in custody in connection with the killing of Yale student Annie Le.

Authorities took Yale University employee Raymond Clark into custody late Tuesday night.

A judge has issued a search warrant and a body warrant on Raymond Clark, 24, said New Haven, Connecticut, Police Chief James Lewis at a news conference.

The search warrant… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 16, 2009 at 4:27am — No Comments

University Student In Baltimore Kills A Burglar With A Samari Sword

Added by FLORIDA J on September 16, 2009 at 4:24am — No Comments

Student killed in fight at Florida school, officials say

MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- A Florida high school student was killed Tuesday by another student during an altercation at the school, officials said.

One student was killed following an argument between first and second periods, police at the scene said.

The incident occurred just after 9 a.m. at Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, the officials said. The school was placed on lockdown after the incident.

Two… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 16, 2009 at 4:17am — No Comments

Serena Williams tries to move on from uproar over outburst

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Serena Williams just wants to move on. But the controversy around her obscenity-laced tirade at a line judge at the U.S. Open continues.

Williams, 27, said she was "in the moment" and doesn't really remember her now-famous outburst at a line judge who had called a foot fault. It was a 12-second verbal attack that has played over and over for three days.

"It was a really tough point in the match and it was really… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 16, 2009 at 4:16am — No Comments

American Airlines employees arrested for Drugs

(CNN) -- Twenty-three suspects, including nine American Airlines employees, were arrested Tuesday for allegedly transporting nearly $20 million worth of cocaine on flights into and out of Puerto Rico, federal authorities said.

Manuel Santiago-Alvarado, an American Airlines control crew chief, is among the suspects arrested Tuesday.

Most of the commercial flights carrying suitcases stuffed with illicit drugs came into San Juan,… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 16, 2009 at 4:14am — No Comments

President Obama Calls Kanye West A 'Jackass' [AUDIO INCLUDED]

Rapper Kanye West's behavior at the 2009 VMA Awards helped him earn criticism from the most powerful man on earth, United States President, Barack Obama. President Obama was being interviewed for CNBC earlier today when he labeled West a “jackass” for crashing the stage as country singer Taylor Swift was receiving an award for Best Female Video.

President Obama made the “jackass” comment about West during an off the record portion of an interview.

"Pres. Obama just called… Continue

Added by FLORIDABOY727 on September 15, 2009 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Madden curse strikes troy polamalu

Polamalu ruled out with knee injury

FITZGERALD KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee late in the first half of their 13-10 overtime victory against Tennessee on Thursday night. Coach Mike Tomlin said the injury usually sidelines a player from 3 to 6 weeks.

"They are reading the scans and so forth," Tomlin said. "It is… Continue

Added by FLORIDABOY727 on September 12, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

ACORN workers caught on tape allegedly advising on prostitution

(CNN) -- Two employees at the Baltimore, Maryland, branch of the liberal community organizing group ACORN were caught on tape allegedly offering advice to a pair posing as a pimp and prostitute on setting up a prostitution ring and evading the IRS.

The footage, which appears to have been edited in places, was recorded and posted online Thursday.

The video footage -- which has been edited and goes to black in some areas -- was recorded and and posted online… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 11, 2009 at 2:39am — No Comments

Scott Weiland -- Marsha Brady'd at Notre Dame

(TMZ) Former Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland could never make it in the NFL -- and the proof is in the massive gashes on his face.

After the 41-year-old singer showed up to an event in West Hollywood Wednesday night sans a chunk of his cheek -- everyone was looking for some kind of explanation ... and finally, we got it.

TMZ spoke with Weiland's rep, who blamed Scott's facial damage on his inability to catch a football.

The rep says Scott… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 11, 2009 at 2:35am — No Comments

Rosa Acosta - On Set of Lavish Lane Photoshoot

*Concentrates on writing the post & thankin me instead of staring at pics*

Rosa Acosta's photoshoot for Lavish Lane. Nothing more to be said except thanks you!…

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Added by FLORIDABOY727 on September 9, 2009 at 5:56pm — No Comments

Milian and The Dream -- Secret Wedding in Vegas

(TMZ) TMZ has learned Christina Milian officially tied the knot with music producer The Dream in Vegas last week ... at a place famous for its "Drive-Thru Tunnel of Vows."

It all went down close to midnight at the legendary Little White Wedding Chapel -- the same place Britney Spears married that Jason Alexander dude back in 2004.

According to Milian's marriage license, the two said "I Do" at exactly 12:00 AM Friday… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 8, 2009 at 2:04pm — No Comments

Keyshawn Johnson -- Loses to UCLA Again

(TMZ) Keyshawn Johnson and UCLA just don't mix -- the former USC football star got pulled over in Bruin country Monday night after illegally flippin' a bitch.

We're told campus police stopped Keyshawn around 9:45 PM and cited the former Trojan for an illegal U-turn, using his cell phone while driving (illegal in L.A.) and for not having proof of insurance on his white Mercedes-Benz.

We're told Keyshawn was ticketed without incident… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 8, 2009 at 1:53pm — No Comments

Shawne Merriman Arrested For Assaulting Tila Tequila

(AllHipHop - By Nolan Strong)

San Diego Charger Shawne Merriman has been accused of choking and physically restraining reality TV star Tila Tequila during a dispute this morning (September 6).

Tila Tequila, born Tila Nguyun, called 911 around 3:45 this morning, to report an incident of domestic violence against Merriman.

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Nguyun was taken to a local hospital, where she was… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 6, 2009 at 3:58pm — No Comments

Pastor fatally shot by police in drug sting

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- A north Georgia pastor was shot to death by police when he struck an officer with his car after he was seen in a vehicle with a drug suspect, authorities told CNN.

Authorities say they found nothing illegal in Jonathan Ayers' car after he was slain during a drug sting.

Jonathan Ayers, pastor at Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Lavonia, Georgia, died after the incident Tuesday afternoon in the nearby town of… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 6, 2009 at 11:41am — No Comments

Seven victims of Georgia slaying laid to rest

BRUNSWICK, Georgia (CNN) -- Seven of eight people killed last week in a southeast Georgia mobile home were laid to rest Saturday.

The caskets were laid side by side for graveside ceremonies Saturday in Eulonia, Georgia.

The funerals at Youngs Island Church in Eulonia, Georgia, were held for Chrissy Toler, 22; Russell D. Toler Sr., 44; Michelle Toler, 15; Michael Toler, 19; Russell D. Toler Jr., 20; Guy Heinze Sr., 45; and Brenda… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 6, 2009 at 11:35am — No Comments

ILLEGAL PAYMENT!

James T. Hart, 52, pulled his motorcycle into Classic Fuels in Frederick County Maryland on Sunday.

But instead of paying with cash or a credit card, Hart offered the clerk marijuana for the fill-up. The employee, perhaps accustomed to a more clean-cut, post-church service Sunday clientele, immediately called authorities, who say they searched Hart (pictured) and found pot, cocaine and Oxycodone.

While we're not defending Hart's… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on September 6, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments