Rodney King, the man at the center of the Los Angeles riots, was found dead Sunday morning. He was 47. Rialto, Calif. Police Sgt. Paul Stella says that King's fiancée called police at 5:25 a.m. to say that she'd found King dead at the bottom of their pool. Officers pulled him out and administered CPR, which was unsuccessful. King was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6:11 a.m. Detectives are now on scene, conducting a drowning investigation, but there hasn't been an official ruling on cause of death. "I spoke with him about a week ago. He was really happy, upbeat and engaged," says Suzanne Wickham, director of publicity at Harper Collins, who published King's book, The Riot Within: My Journey from Rebellion to Redemption, in April. "We were talking about him doing college lectures. He'd already gotten an offer from one college and we were hoping to get more. He was really excited. He loved talking to kids." King's passing comes more than 20 years after he was beaten by L.A. police in 1991 following a high-speed chase. The incident, including startling images of King trying to crawl away from police, was caught on video, and the acquittal of the officers involved sparked the race riots that erupted in Los Angeles the following year. Thousands were injured and 53 people died throughout the riot, which caused about $1 billion in property damage and inspired a national dialogue about racially-motivated police brutality. "People, I just want to say, can we all get along?" King said on the third day of rioting after days of seclusion, according to CNN. "Can we get along?" King was awarded $3.8 million in a civil case, but was left with permanent brain damage. He was arrested last year for DUI but said in April that he was doing well and was no longer drinking "as much as I used to."
 Comedian Yvette Wilson, who had been battling stage 4 cervical cancer and kidney disease, died Thursday. She was 48. Wilson was best known as Andell Wilkerson on UPN's Moesha and its spinoff, The Parkers. In addition, she appeared in the movies House Party 2, House Party 3 and Friday. Wilson's Moesha costar Shar Jackson Tweeted Thursday evening: "I wanna thank all my tweeties for their prayers but god has chosen to take my sister Yvette home."  Wilson went to California's San Jose State University and became a regular on Russell Simmon's Def Comedy Jam.. Her big break came in 1993, on the short-lived ABC sitcom Thea, which, like the later Moesha, also starred Brandy Norwood.

 Jack Osbourne Has Multiple Sclerosis
Jack Osbourne has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he says. Just two weeks after he and fiancée Lisa Stelly welcomed daughter Pearl Clementine, Osbourne, 26, was dealt the shocking news. "I was just angry and frustrated and kept thinking, 'Why now?' " Jack said in a recent interview. "I've got a family and that's what's supposed to be the most important thing." Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system – the brain and spinal cord – and can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, balance, feeling, and thinking. MS differs in each case, with some people going through life with only minor problems and others becoming seriously disabled. Most people fall somewhere between those two extremes.

Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin get married in Malibu

Meagan Good, star of NBC's midseason drama "Infamous," tied the knot with Columbia Pictures VP DeVon Franklin on Saturday, June 16 at an "antique-looking" sunset ceremony in Malibu, Calif. "DeVon makes me better, makes my life fuller, and completes my quality of life," Good says of her new husband, whom she met six years ago but began dating after they worked together on the movie "Jumping the Broom." "He's truly on my team and I am truly on his. God revealed my heart to him like nobody else." Franklin says of his new bride, "I've never had more peace, fun, and joy than I've had with her."  Good wore a custom-made R-Mine gown with a purple train, which she describes as "handsome." "I didn't want girly," she tells People of the dress. "I wanted handsome. It's got a bit of a masculine feel to it. I wanted something that felt a tad bit rebellious and out of the ordinary. That felt closer to my personality." Purple and gold were the colors of the night, which had a Spanish and bayou theme.The couple will take a mini honeymoon to Big Sur and go on their real trip later in 2012 when Good finishes production on "Infamous." They plan to wait to have kids so they can "get to know each other as husband and wife," Franklin says.


Tone Loc suffers heat exhaustion in Texas

Rapper Tone Loc collapsed from heat exhaustion on stage at his weekend show in Austin, Texas, his manager said. The 46-year-old entertainer took a 30-minute break, drank water and resumed performing. Loc previously collapsed on stage three years ago in Florida and was hospitalized for exhaustion during an Atlanta concert in 2009. 

 

Radiohead Stage Collapse Kills One
A drum technician for Radiohead has been identified as the victim of Saturday’s stage collapse at Downsview Field in Toronto. The band posted a tribute to the victim, Scott Johnson, on their official web site Sunday. Drummer Philip Selway wrote: We have all been shattered by the loss of Scott Johnson, our friend and colleague. He was a lovely man, always positive, supportive and funny; a highly skilled and valued member of our great road crew. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and love are with Scott’s family and all those close to him. Three others were injured in the collapse. The concert was canceled and the band said that ticket holders would be refunded.


Cissy Writing Book on Daughter Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston Memoir – Cissy Houston has an agreement with HarperCollins for a memoir detailing facts about the gospel singer’s Grammy Award-winning daughter Whitney Houston from her drug use to her enormous talent.  “When I lost my daughter Nippy (Whitney Houston’s nickname), the world lost one of the most beautiful voices and an extraordinarily beautiful and charitable woman,” Cissy Houston said in a statement released by HarperCollins. “In sharing our story in this book, I hope to give her fans something to treasure, the way we all treasured Whitney. We are still receiving thousands of letters each day from her fans, and I hope reading this book will provide a deeper understanding into my daughter’s true story.” While the financial terms have not been disclosed, some of the proceeds will be donated to the “I Will Always Love You” singer’s long-time church, New Hope Baptist Church, where her funeral was also held. Some terms about the book have been disclosed however. Cissy will write candidly about her daughter’s remarkable career and will touch her low points as well—her infamous drug problems and tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown while reflecting her own grief. “She will tell the unabridged and unbelievable story of her daughter’s life as well as her own, addressing Whitney’s brightest and darkest moments while helping fans around the world understand the complexities of this extraordinary star who died much too soon,” the publisher announced. The now-untitled “unabridged” book will be released February 2013

‘Family Matters’ Actress Caught in Financial Scandal

Kellie Williams, who played Laura Winslow on “Family Matters” in the late 80s and 90s is being accused of helping former Washington, D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. steal money. Thomas was sent to federal prison after admitting to stealing more than $350,000 in government fund and filing false tax returns. He was sentenced to 38 months in prison. Now authorities are examining court records, tax filings and emails to unveil who the unnamed party is that court records say was used as a youth arts program to help Thomas steal money. One writer presents the evidence, including Williams’ timing in the whole situation. After the sitcom ended in 1998, she started a youth arts training group in the D.C. area. It’s been dormant since 2008.

NBA Star Tony Parker Hurt in Drake-Brown Brawl

Professional basketball star Tony Parker says he suffered a scratched retina on one of his eyes during a New York City nightclub brawl involving singer Chris Brown and members of hip-hop star Drake's entourage. The guard for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association, wearing dark sunglasses, described the incident Friday in Paris during a news conference. He said he expects to be sidelined for about a week while the French team prepares for the Summer Olympics. Parker said he was wearing a "therapeutic" contact lens and had to go to an emergency room for treatment after arriving in Paris. Parker said: "I was with my friend Chris Brown and me and my friends took some punches, so I'll be missing the start of the French team because I can't do anything for a week except keep the lens in and then take drops." Police said Brown, his girlfriend and his bodyguard were among several people injured during the bottle-hurling fight early Thursday at W.i.P in SoHo. Parker said "they started throwing bottles everywhere. I don't know what happened. At first it was OK, but then it started getting worse and when the plane landed it was really hurting so I went straight to the ER." The Spurs declined comment.

'Madagascar 3' earns $35.5M, more than 'Rock of Ages' and 'That's My Boy' combined

A couple of high-profile openers couldn’t force the animals of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted into their cages. The animated comedy topped the box office once again this weekend, while Rock of Ages and That’s My Boy delivered majorly disappointing debuts. Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel Prometheus finished in second place for its second weekend. Although many prognosticators expected Rock of Ages to vie for the number one spot this weekend, the hair-metal Broadway adaptation couldn’t convince audiences to join the mosh pit. Ages dropped like a rock, earning an abysmal $15.1 million in its debut — far less than comparative Broadway adaptations like Mamma Mia!, which began with $27.8 million in 2008 and Hairspray (also directed by Rock of Ages‘ helmer Adam Shankman), which started with $27.5 million in 2007. Rounding out the top five is Adam Sandler’s latest, That’s My Boy, which, despite the presence of Saturday Night Live favorite Andy Samberg, earned only $13 million over Father’s Day weekend.
1. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted – $35.5 million
2. Prometheus – $20.2 million
3. Rock of Ages – $15.1 million
4. Snow White and the Huntsman – $13.8 million
4. That’s My Boy – $13.0 million

BeBe Winans Writing Memoir on Whitney

Gospel singer BeBe Winans is joining Cissy Houston to write their own version off fallen singer, Whitney Houston. Whitney, known as “The Voice” died tragically at 48 years old in February from accidental drowning, heart disease and cocaine use. Earlier this month Cissy confirmed she’s writing a memoir. BeBe Winans, a longtime friend of Whitney said his book will tell the “heart-breaking accounts that led to her ultimate defeat. It will also include photos and personal videos of the singer never released to the public.” BeBe’s book is set for a July 31st released date.

 Meet the ladies of VH1′s new reality show “Hollywood Exes.” The series stars Nicole Murphy (ex-wife of Eddie Murphy – 13 years), Jessica Canseco (ex-wife of Jose Canseco – 4 years), Sheree Fletcher (ex-wife of Will Smith – 3 years), Mayte Garcia (ex-wife of Prince – 3 years), and Andrea Kelly (ex-wife of R. Kelly – 12 years).

Lindsay Lohan Back to Work

It's back to business for Lindsay Lohan, who was treated by paramedics Friday after a 911 caller reported she was unconscious. Although she's back on set filming Elizabeth Taylor biopic Liz & Dick, the actress, 25 – whose rep said she suffered from exhaustion and dehydration – says the incident was a learning experience. "Note to self.." she Tweeted. "After working 85hours in 4days, and being up all night shooting, be very aware that you might pass out from exhaustion & 7 paramedics MIGHT show up @ your door."