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Jennifer Hudson (and her baby bump) with Usher backstage
Michael Jackson’s memorial service is going on right now as I type. I was going to attempt to live blog it but just can’t do it. Too caught up in emotion. You can also check my Twitter for live updates. I’ll update this post as additional photos become available.
Chris Brown spotted in the audience
Wesley Snipes backstage
You’ve heard it from a gazillion other places I know, but authorities say Sahel Kazemi (pictured above in an undated mugshot) is responsible for the murder of retired quarterback, Steve McNair and then took her own life. The story is one that industry dudes should take note of, simply because it could have been avoided.
McNair was married, recently retired from the NFL and had decided to build a quiet life in Nashville with his family, which included his wife of 12 years who was the mother of two of his 4 sons. He met Kazemi about 6 months ago at a restaurant whre she was a waitress and where he often ate with his family. The two began they’re fateful affair and McNair lavished the naive 20 year old with gifts and trips around the country.? She was young and caught up. McNair gave her an Cadillac Escalade for her birthday and took her on trips to Las Vegas and Key West, Fla.
Friends and family say that Kazemi seemed to think that their relationship was true and appeared confident the pair would last. She had even introduced McNair to her family and her nephew quoted her as saying McNair was divorcing his wife and that it would be finalized soon.
?I think she had already put her stuff up for sale on Craigslist,? Abdi (nephew) said.
The first sign of trouble was early Thursday Continue Reading…
Atlanta’s own Keri Hilson performed on her first major awards show wearing her ode to Michael Jackson….glittery socks and all.? The diva performed “Turnin Me On” and “Knock You Down” and for her tribute to the King of Pop, Keri performed a brief dance number while Kanye’s verse “Bad Real Bad…Michael Jackson” repeated in the background.
I was waiting on Keri to belt out a classic MJ tune but was disappointed (yet again) all I could do was yell at the screen:
“Dance…Spin…Grab Yo Crotch… SOMETHING!! Dayum!”
Remember that game where you fell backwards hoping someone would catch you?
Keri obviously has no problems with trust…
More flix and Keri’s performance video under the cut:
Katherine Jackson has been granted temporary guardianship of Michael Jackson‘s three children by a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff. Although she has been granted guardianship, the Judge rejected Mrs. Jackson’s request to serve as administrator of the children’s estate.
Mrs. Jackson filed a petition Monday asking the court to appoint her as guardian of Jackson’s three children, which states the kids have “no relationship with their biological mother,” Debbie Rowe. Michael has two children with Rowe –Prince, 12, and Paris, 11. His third child, Prince Michael II, 7, was born to a surrogate (the mother’s identity was never revealed). The court filings Monday list her whereabouts as “unknown.”
Katherine Jackson also filed another court action Monday, seeking to take control of her son’s estate, Continue Reading…
In case you missed it, Joe Jackson was interviewed a few minutes ago by CNN’s Don Lemon at the 2009 BET Awards Red Carpet. It was interesting to say the least. Check out the full interview under the cut: Continue Reading…
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