Posted Feb 9th 2010 3:12PM by TMZ Staff
Nancy Kerrigan's family is lashing out at the Medical Examiner who ruled Dan Kerrigan's death a homicide ... according to the family's attorney.
The lawyer, Tracy Miner, says "The Kerrigan family is extremely disappointed that the medical examiner would release a cause of death without having all of the relevant facts. We believe this finding to be premature and inaccurate."
The Kerrigans are also standing by Nancy's brother Mark -- who was arrested and charged with assault and battery and could now face more serious charges -- saying, "The Kerrigan family does not blame anyone for the unfortunate death of Dan Kerrigan, who had a pre-existing heart condition."
The M.E. ruled Daniel died from cardiac dysrhythmia after suffering a neck injury during the struggle with his son.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Feb 9th 2010 3:00PM by TMZ Staff
Harvey and Mike will be taking your questions on everything today -- including Dr. Murray getting charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of Michael Jackson.
Submit your questions in the comments section below -- they'll answer 'em at 1:30pm PT/4:30pm ET
Filed under: TMZ Live
Posted Feb 9th 2010 2:40PM by TMZ Staff
Lil Wayne mouthed off to the judge in his weapons possession case -- and it actually won him his freedom ... at least temporarily.
Lil was scheduled to be formally sentenced today ... to begin serving 1 year in jail, but it didn't happen because Weezy has a date with the dentist to fix all the crap in his mouth.
Turns out Weezy's grill is going under the knife on February 12 so the judge won't throw him in the slammer until the surgery is complete.
But this will be the last oral argument in the case ... the judge said no excuses on March 2, when Weezy shows up with his freshly fixed mouth.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lil Wayne
Posted Feb 9th 2010 2:01PM by TMZ Staff
Ivana Trump proved she was a golden girl by soaking her bikini-clad bronzed flesh in the waters off St. Barts on Monday.
The 60-year-old socialite knows how to keep it together.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Hot Bodies
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 12:18PM by TMZ Staff
The tribe has spoken -- and the Steelers family photo brought out the softer side of football in the Gnarly Football Photo Contest!
This week's contest is Perfect Proposal Pictures -- so be sure and email in those sappy snapshots for your chance at this week's $250 prize and some mystery gifts from TMZ!
**CLICK HERE for contest rules and regulations!**
Filed under: Photo Galleries
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
