
DJ AM — also known as Adam Goldstein — has passed away, according to sources within the NYPD.
The famous DJ, who survived a plane crash with rocker Travis Barker back in 2008, was found dead in his New York apartment around 5 PM today. Drug paraphernalia, including prescription drug bottles, were also found in the apartment.
TMZ is reporting that the body has not yet been removed from the apartment. The police were called after friends hadn’t seen Goldstein in several days.
He was 36.
5:49: Authorities are saying a “crack pipe” was found on the scene. Goldstein had spoken publicly about his past addictions to crack cocaine. The prescription pills were found in his kitchen.
This is a developing story. Stay with us for more…
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R.I.P.
Sad news today as we learn that director John Hughes, whose films included The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink and many, many more has passed away. He was only 59.
Hughes suffered a heart attack while visiting family in New York and died earlier today, a spokeswoman said. No official statement has been released by his family just yet.
There are so many memorable characters and stories from John Hughes that it’s sad to see him go. When I think of his films, I think of a smiling John Candy or a young Molly Ringwald or, of course, the group from The Breakfast Club. Not only did he direct several classics, he also produced many films that are ingrained into our cultural DNA. I think he set the standard when it came to coming-of-age stories. Even though he was much older than his subjects, he understand the simple troubles and issues that young people faced and portrayed them honestly.
He will be missed.
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Paula Abdul
We can’t say this was unexpected.
Paula Abdul announced on her Twitter page that she is officially out of American Idol. Done. No more. Fin.
Let’s allow Paula’s tweets to speak for her:
With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all..
I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon.
What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me
It truly has been breathtaking, especially over the past month
I do without any doubt have the BEST fans in the entire world and I love you all
Rumors have been swirling for weeks about Paula’s involvement in the next season. It’s no secret that she’s been unhappy and looking for more (money, attention, adulation). You can’t really blame her, she was a major part of the show’s success.
However, some industry insiders are saying that this is PR stunt and Paula’s contract is already signed and ready to go.

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Perez Hilton
Earlier tonight, Perez Hilton tweeted that he had been assaulted by Black Eyed Pea’s front man, Will.I.Am. Yeah, I know, weird right?
A little after midnight, Hilton posted this: “I was assaulted by Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas and his security guards. I am bleeding. Please, I need to file a police report. No joke.” He later tweeted about his need for assistance, calls to his lawyers and, finally, the arrival of Toronto police.
No other word on the situation. We don’t know if Will.I.Am really did assault him, why the altercation took place or if anyone’s been arrested. This should be interesting.
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