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Former 'Idol' Contestant Corey Clark Arrested on Drug Charges
Posten on: 2008-06-22 00:38:19
American Idol Contestant Corey Clark has been arrested on drug charges and an outstanding warrant from Arizona, reports the Associated Press. The R&B singer was being held at the Pulaski County jail pending a court appearance Tuesday in North Little Rock, said John Rehrauer, a spokesman for the sheriff's department. Clark was arrested around 2:30 a.m Monday (Jul 30) near Interstate 40 on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, Rehrauer said. A warrant had been issued for Clark after he failed to appear in an Arizona court on a summons stemming from an arrest last year for violating a court order and trespassing. Clark was disqualified from American Idol after reaching the finals in 2003 for failing to reveal a previous arrest, in which he was charged for endangering his little sister, a child at the time. In his book Clark called the incident "Bloody Kansas", as police misconduct in handling the matter, asserting that he was beaten by the officers, who ultimately wrestled Clark to the pavement and handcuffed him behind his back. Clark also says the police threatened to shoot him with a taser. However both Clark and his sister Alysha have denied that he ever hit her, and Alysha echoed her brother’s account of the way the situation transpired. Clark later accused "Idol" judge Paula Abdul of coaching him and initiating an affair. She denied his allegations, and Fox cleared Abdul of any wrongdoing.
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Toni Braxton Settles Lawsuit With Ex
Posten on: 2008-06-22 00:38:19
Attorneys for Toni Braxton, the Grammy Award-winning recording artist, announced today that Ms. Braxton successfully settled her lawsuit against her former manager, Barry Hankerson, and her former label, Blackground Records, LLC. Under the terms of the settlement, Ms. Braxton will no longer have recording obligations to Mr. Hankerson or to Blackground Records and is free to pursue agreements with other labels. "This settlement allows Ms. Braxton immediately to start new projects of her choice," said Peter L. Haviland, her trial lawyer. "She wanted to end her relationship with Blackground and Barry Hankerson, and she has. Money has never been what motivates her. Integrity -- artistic and personal -- does." "My freedom from Barry Hankerson is priceless, and means everything to me," said Toni Braxton. In her suit, which was filed in January 2007, Ms. Braxton alleged that Mr. Hankerson was operating under a conflict of interest when he advised her to leave Arista Records in 2003. Ms. Braxton went on to sign a multi-record deal with Blackground Records, under which she recorded only one album. Mr. Hankerson had sought to keep Braxton at Blackground by sending her an advance in December of 2006 for the recording of a second Blackground album. Braxton refused, and chose to return the advance rather than stay with Blackground. Her suit sought cancellation of any remaining contractual obligations to Mr. Hankerson or to Blackground. The settlement agreement terminates those contracts.
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Update: Juanita Bynum Might Not Lose Her Pad After
Posten on: 2008-06-22 00:38:19
Singer Juanita Bynum, who is reportedly in a fight to keep a house that she do not live in, is not going to lose the house, reports her publicist, Amy Malone. The house is pending a repayment of $39,000 in back taxes, interest and other fees. The mansion, owned by her company Juanita Bynum Ministries, was "purchased for a future business development, as well as headquarters for Juanita Bynum Ministries," Amy Malone, clarified. Malone also says the property will not end up on the auction block Nov. 6 as previously reported. "Arrangements are being made to satisfy any outstanding debts, and the property will not be sold," says Malone.
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Fergie Talks About Kicking Crystal Meth Habit
Posten on: 2008-06-22 00:38:19
Black Eyed Peas leading lady Fergie says she had to dig deep into herself to kick her crystal meth addiction. "It was the hardest boyfriend I ever had to break up with," Fergie told Time magazine in an interview for the issue that hits newsstands today (Sept. 11). "It's the drug that's addicting," said Fergie, who has released her first solo album, "The Dutchess." "But it's why you start doing it in the first place that's interesting. A lot of it was being a child actor; I learned to suppress feelings." When asked what she does now with those feelings, she said, "I have an hour and a half of performing every night and improvising. If there's a rafter, I can climb right on." Asked if she ever met Sarah Ferguson, the duchess of York, she said, "We're talking about doing some charity work together, building schools."
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Janet Jackson ordered to lose weight?
Posten on: 2008-06-22 00:38:19
Pop superstar Janet Jackson has reportedly been ordered to lose weight immediately - or face being dumped by her record label. The singer's career took a nose dive when her infamous wardrobe malfunction at 2004's Super Bowl saw her last album Damita Jo flop, and sources close to Jackson allege she has since been seeking comfort in food. Record label Virgin are so concerned about her extra pounds, they have reportedly hired a personal trainer ahead of promotion for her latest album. A source tells PageSix.com: "Janet had a really bad year. This new album is supposed to be pretty good, but Virgin feels it can't market it without Janet being back in fighting form, so they have hired her a personal trainer and put her on a diet. "She has to lose at least 20 pounds." But a pal insists there's nothing to worry about: "Janet always gains weight when she's not working - and always loses it in time to promote her albums. Janet always takes care of it when it matters."
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