Archive for July 16th, 2009

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Behind the Scenes of the Tragic Michael Jackson Pepsi Commercial

ET has eyewitness reports from the day Michael Jackson’s hair caught fire during a Pepsi commercial back in 1984, resulting in second and third-degree burns. Rebecca Reddin, the talent coordinator on the commercial, and Naomi Naughton, her then-teenaged daughter who watched from the audience, describe the scene — and watch the new video for the [...]

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ET First: Debbie Rowe Sues Over Custody Reports

Just in to the ET newsroom: Court papers filed Thursday afternoon by Debbie Rowe, who is suing a woman for allegedly fueling reports that Rowe is willing to surrender her custody rights over her two children with Michael Jackson for millions of dollars.
In the papers, Rowe sues Rebecca White — who allegedly claimed she [...]

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Jackson Insider Flo Anthony on ‘Shocking’ Pepsi Commercial Accident

Jackson insider Flo Anthony is speaking out about UsMagazine.com’s video of the dramatic 1984 Pepsi commercial, in which Michael Jackson’s hair caught on fire. Watch the video to hear Anthony weigh in on how the incident affected the late King of Pop.
"What we also are failing to see is what happened to Michael is the [...]

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Diane Dimond With the Latest on the Drugs in the Michael Jackson Investigation

ET special correspondent Diane Dimond has the latest on the anesthesia drug reportedly found at Michael Jackson’s home.

Propofol, also known as Diprivan, is speculated to be what triggered the King of Pop’s cardiac arrest. Thousands of vials of propofol have been recalled after testing confirmed that two lots of the drug may be tainted.

Diane [...]

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‘Twilight’’s Taylor Lautner Transforms for ‘New Moon’

Taylor Lautner is opening up about bulking up for his role in the highly anticipated sequel to ‘Twilight,’ in which Taylor becomes a strong member of a wolf pack.
Taylor revealed just how much muscle he had to put on for ‘New Moon’ in Interview magazine, saying:
"As soon as I finished filming ‘Twilight,’ I [...]

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie on the move! : Pitt Watch - Brad Pitt …

jolie -pitt-photo-link Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were both busy bees yesterday, running around town to get things done. Angelina was spotted driving her car and you can see photos over here, just try to avoid reading the comments - as …

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An Eyewitness Account to Michael Jackson’s Fiery Commercial

Virginia Watson was an extra casting director working for Atmosphere Casting and Cast & Crew Casting on Michael Jackson’s fiery Pepsi commercial. Now she gives ET her eyewitness account of the horrific events of that day.

"I saw just like a spark of something that hit the back of him, and then it just looked like [...]

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Ivanka Trump Engaged!

Ivanka Trump, daughter of real estate mogul Donald Trump and vice president at the Trump Organization, is reportedly on her way to walking down the aisle!

Ivanka, 27, got engaged Wednesday evening to her longtime boyfriend and publisher of the New York Observer Jared Kushner, US magazine reports.

 She wrote on her Twitter, "I got engaged [...]

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Video: Kevin Frazier with Emmy Nominees Chandra Wilson & Jim Parsons

Our Kevin Frazier is with Chandra Wilson and Jim Parsons, who tell ET about their surprise nominations!

Chandra calls her double nomination "completely unexpected." She was nominated for Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries. She adds that she is "so honored" to receive the nod for "Accidental Friendship," saying, [...]

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Coroners Office Tells ET when Jackson Toxicology Results Expected

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Coroners office issued ET a time line as to when he thinks the results will be completed regarding Michael Jackson’s cause of death.

Assistant Chief Ed Winter tells ET he believes it will be another two weeks before the coroners office will have finished their toxicology report.

Keep checking ETonline for [...]