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Rapper Nate Dogg dead at 41

Hip-hop rapper and singer Nate Dogg has passed away at age 41. The West Coast artist had consistently struggled with serious health problems since a stroke paralyzed his left side in late December 2007. Nine months later, he suffered another stroke.  Toward the end of his life, Nate spent a considerable amount of time in medical rehab facilities undergoing physical therapy in an effort to get his mobility back.  Born Nathaniel D. Hale on August 19, 1969, in Long Beach, Calif., Nate began singing in the church where his father was a pastor.  He left home at 16, dropping out of high school to join the Marine Corps, where he served for three years. At 21, he hooked up with Snoop Dogg and Warren G in the rap trio 213.  Nate signed with Death Row Records in 1993. His first hit single, "Regulate," dropped in 1994. Nate would go on to be featured on several Tupac Shakur records before signing with Elektra. The four-time Grammy nominee had his fair share of troubles, having been arrested on drug and weapons charges in 2002, but he will best be remembered for his contributions to and collaborations on over 40 hit singles between 1991 and 2011.

Actor Seann William Scott Checks into Rehab
Seann William Scott, the actor who famously played "Stifler" in the "American Pie" movies" has checked himself in to a treatment center for "health and personal issues."  The nature of Scott's issues are unclear.

Rapper Petey Pablo pleads guilty to weapons charge

Hip-hop artist Petey Pablo has pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen firearm. The rapper, whose real name is Moses Barrett III, appeared in federal court to enter his guilty plea. Federal prosecutors agreed to drop two other charges in a plea agreement. Petey Pablo was arrested last year while attempting to clear security at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Authorities found a loaded gun in a bag that had passed through an X-ray machine. He faces up to 10 years in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced in June. The rapper is best known for the songs "Raise Up" and "Freek-a-Leek."


TV on the Radio Bassist Sick
"TV on the Radio" bassist, Gerard Smith, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Smith will miss out on the upcoming tour.  "Gerard is fortunate enough to have health insurance and is receiving excellent medical care. Already we have seen dramatic results," the group said. "We appreciate your concern and support for Gerard and his family."



Yahoo News Boss Headed to Disney
Mark Walker, the head of Yahoo! News, is headed to Disney to work for his old boss Jimmy Pitaro.Walker will spearhead a revamp of Disney.com for Pitaro, now co-president of Disney's online division. Walker's new position will involve developing new directions for Disney.com, such as adding original programming and user personalization.

Rapper Tru Life gets 8 years' prison in NYC attack

A rapper once being promoted as a rising star at a label run by Jay-Z was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison for taking part in a deadly attack on a man he said he didn't mean to harm. Tru Life, born Robert Rosado, didn't speak as he was sentenced alongside older brother Marcus Rosado, who admitted stabbing Christopher Guerrero to death and wounding another man in a June 2009 fight that involved both brothers. Marcus Rosado, 39, pleaded guilty last month to manslaughter and got a 10-year sentence; Tru Life, 34, pleaded guilty to gang assault. "Robert is extremely saddened by what happened. Mr. Guerrero did not deserve what happened to him," said the rapper's lawyer, Alan Abramson. Marcus Rosado offered his condolences to Guerrero's family. The slain man's relatives blasted the sentences, set in plea bargains, as too light. "Christopher, who was unarmed and defenseless, was attacked," said Jason Ramirez, the victim's brother. "We believe the system has failed us." Through their lawyers, the Rosados said the 20-year-old Guerrero wasn't their intended target in violence that followed an argument at a nightclub and ultimately sprawled into an apartment building lobby. The Rosados chased Guerrero and Jason Gray into the lobby, where Guerrero was stabbed in the abdomen and Gray suffered a cut that sliced an artery, according to court documents. They got outside and collapsed on the ground, court documents said. not a good day to be a rapper huh? smdh


Reese Witherspoon Getting Married in Two Weeks
Reese Witherspoon will be a married woman in less than two weeks. Reese and fiancé Jim Toth are reportedly planning an intimate "Southern-themed" wedding on March 26th. Around 100 guests have been invited to her estate in Ojai Valley, California.






Julia Roberts is all over a new man. Literally. Chilean newspaper salesman, Miljenko Parserisas Bukovic, has a whopping 82 tattoos of Roberts’ face all over his body. can everyone say WTH?!?! AND CREEPY!!! at least they are all different shots of her, lol




More Photos of Vanessa Hudgens
More naked photos of Vanessa Hudgens have surfaced and if you thought the other photos were bad, these are even more graphic. Vanessa sued the owners of a website back in 2009 for posting the first round of nude pics. The lawsuit stated that the photos were obtained by "unknown methods" and posted without Hudgens' "knowledge or consent." Now Vanessa believes whoever is doing this "has it out for her" because the slow release of these photos seem to coincide with her movie releases. Vanessa's new movie "Sucker Punch" is coming out later this month.
 
Jermaine Jackson has book deal
A long-rumored memoir by Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine is finally coming out. Touchstone announced Jermaine Jackson's "You Are Not Alone: Michael: Through a Brother's Eye" will be released this fall. Touchstone, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, promises a "faithful and loving portrait," but one with "no subject off limits." Jackson spoke in 2003 of wanting to write a memoir, and reports surfaced again after Michael's death, in 2009. i was wondering if him or latoya would write a book first. umm by the way jermaine can you catch up your child support so your baby mama can move out of your mom's house? i'm just saying... but maybe that's why he needs to write the book, lol.

Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy reunite for new 'American Pie'

Key members of the original cast of "American Pie" will reunite for "American Reunion," which will bring the popular franchise back to movie theaters, rather than direct-to-DVD. Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott and Eugene Levy are already signed, with Universal in negotiations with Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Chris Klein, Mena Suvari and Jennifer Coolidge. The studio is hoping to bring back most of the original cast. The previous three "American Pie" movies grossed a total of nearly $755 million at the worldwide box office.  yes let's have another american pie movie, b/c the last one was so great... sarcasm, lol.


TV NEWS
You may not have an invitation to Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day – but BBC will be your ticket into the royal wedding. The network will broadcast internationally live footage of the April 29 nuptials, promising an "authentic British take" on all the events.



They keep teasing us with X-Factor judges, and I’m starting to think Simon Cowell just wants to remind us that this show still exists. Island Def Jam’s chairman, Antonio “L.A.” Reid will be one of four judges on the show, and that “it’s a done deal.” An official announcement is expected to be made soon.


David James Elliott has found a new home on TV. The longtime JAG star has joined Leslie Bibb in ABC’s comedy pilot Good Christian Bitches. Elliott, who will guest star in an upcoming episode of CSI: NY, is set to play the husband of the just-cast Kristin Chenoweth.


Friday Night Lights and Good Wife dynamo Scott Porter has joined the cast of Hart of Dixie, the hour-long comedic drama pilot produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage and starring Rachel Bilson.
Hart finds Bilson playing Zoe, a young New York City doctor who inherits a medical practice in a small Southern town inhabited by an eclectic group of characters. Porter, whose extremely well received Good Wife stint comes to an end later this month, will play a longtime resident of the sleepy town who develops an intense connection with Bilson’s MD.


Prison Break alum Robert Knepper has secured a supporting part in NBC’s drama pilot Reconstruction. Off the Map‘s Martin Henderson has already been tapped to play the lead.

Charlie Sheen expands live tour to 5 more cities

Charlie Sheen is bringing his live show to five more venues, including New York's famed Radio City Music Hall. Sheen is adding five dates to his Violent Torpedo of Truth tour. Tickets go on sale Thursday for performances in Ohio, Connecticut, Boston and New York. The actor's shows in Detroit and Chicago on April 2 and 3 sold out quickly. Additional performances are scheduled for April 5 in Cleveland, April 6 in Columbus, Ohio, and April 8 at Radio City Music Hall. He will also perform at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, Conn., and at Boston's Agganis Arena on April 12. people love watching a train wreck, espeicially in slow motion.