Marie Osmond's Son Dies In Suicide

The eighteen-year-old son of Marie Osmond, Michael Blosil, has died after jumping from his Los Angeles apartment building.

Reports indicate that Michael Blosil left a suicide note saying he was going to kill himself after suffering from depression. The L.A. coroner's office has launched an investigation.

Donny and Marie have cancelled their Las Vegas show for tonight and issued the following statement:

"My family and I are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear Michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time"

Blosil had been suffering from depression for several years, as did his mother Marie in 2001 when she penned the book "Behind the Smile," about her experience with postpartum depression.

Marie Osmond has appeared on the television show "Dancing With the Stars," and she and Donny are currently headlining a show in Las Vegas.
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Growing Pains Actor Andrew Koenig Found Dead In Vancouver After Suicide

Actor Andrew Koenig has been found and the news is not good.

The "Growing Pains" actor was found dead in a Vancouver park after committing suicide. His body was found in a wooded area near Stanley Park.

His parents held an emotional news conference yesterday saying, "Andrew took his own life." Andrew's father, Walter Koenig, played Chekov on the original "Star Trek" television series.

Officials say foul play has been ruled out, and the family did not believe drugs were involved saying depression was most likely the motivator and said, "He obviously was in a lot of pain".

They said Andrew, 41, had been depressed, and had given away his belongings and had stopped taking his medication and taking phone calls. They pleaded with others who suffer from depression to reach out and seek help.

Walter said at a press conference:

"If you are one of those people who can't handle it any more, know people are out there who really care before you make that final decision, talk to somebody."

In addition to his run on Growing Pains, Andrew Koenig also appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, My Two Dads, G.I. Joe, and the movies NonSense, InAlienable and The Theory of Everything.

Watch Video Of Walter Koenig Press Conference



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UMGP Announces The Promotion Of Ethiopia Habtemariam To Senior Vice President, Creative Services/Head Of Urban Music

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced the promotion of Ethiopia Habtemariam to Senior Vice President/Head of Urban Music. Habtemariam was previously Vice President of Urban Music.

Based in New York, Habtemariam is responsible for finding and developing songwriters, artists, and producers for the urban music department of Universal Music Publishing Group, and has signed some of music's biggest superstars, including; multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter Chris Brown, breakthrough artist and songwriter Keri Hilson, gold recording artist and songwriter Ciara, BMI Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year Polow Da Don, Andre Merrit, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Ezekiel Lewis (The Clutch), Rock City, and Brian Kennedy to name a few.

In addition to talent acquisition, Habtemariam works to create new opportunities for the company's current roster of writers to exploit catalog, and serve as a liaison between the writers, record companies and the publishing group in order to place songs and writers on upcoming artist projects, soundtracks, and compilations.

In making the announcement Tom Sturges, Head of Creative Affairs, Universal Music Publishing Group stated: "Ethiopia has proven herself to be one of the most remarkable executives I have ever worked with. She has a great and proven ear for talent, the eyes to spot an amazing opportunity to do business, and the force of personality that allows her to establish unending relationships throughout the industry. This promotion is well-deserved and another great step in Ethiopia's career.

In her new role, Habtemariam will oversee one of the hottest urban rosters in music—from multi-platinum and GRAMMY® award winning acts like Mary J. Blige, Polow, 50 Cent, Eminem, Jeremih, Amerie, Ashanti, Jill Scott, Prince, Nicole Sherzinger, Ice Cube, Raphael Saadiq, Swizz Beatz, DMX, Asher Roth, Beastie Boys, R.Kelly, Babyface, Keyshia Cole, and many more. Universal Music Publishing Group was recently named Publisher of the Year at the BMI Urban Music Awards, as well as publishing the Songwriter of the Year (T-Pain) and Producer of the Year (Polow). UMPG also has a publishing interest in the Song of the Year, Jordin Sparks' "No Air."

Habtemariam joined the company in 2003.

Charlie Sheen Enters Rehab

Just when you thought the Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller situation could not get any worse…. It just did.

TMZ is reporting that Sheen did not show up on the set of "Two And A Half Men" yesterday, and that when he showed up for work on Tuesday the production staff was told Sheen was entering rehab.

This could just be a ploy to keep the courts on his side, as part of his probation is not to consume any alcohol or drugs. Uncle Charlies rep says the rehab is "for precautionary measures".

The issue is that if he drinks he may have his bail revoked sending him to jail. That would definitely put a crimp in his sitcoms taping.

We are not sure how the production schedule will need to be altered, but when contracts are signed they are usually for a certain number of shows by a certain date.

Sheen's wife, Brooke Mueller, was forced to leave a Malibu rehab center last week due to a leak of personal admissions information. Mueller's camp has said they are preparing a lawsuit against the facility and that Brooke has since checked into a more "secure" program.

Hollywood life sure seems complicated sometimes.
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Dick Cheney In Hospital With Chest Pains

Ex Vice President Dick Cheney was rushed to George Washington University Hospital Monday after complaining of chest pains.

After being looked at by his doctors and having an angiogram, Cheney was said to be resting while a treatment plan is discussed.

Sixty-nine year old Cheney has had four heart attacks since he was thirty-seven years old, and had a large number of hospital stays, angiograms, stents, and pacemakers installed in the interim.

Cheney's public relations assistant Peter Long issued a statement saying that he was resting comfortably and his doctors were evaluating his situation.

His health was a concern while campaigning with George Bush, and that concern followed him all the way through the White House and into private life.

A press update is expected form the Cheney camp on Tuesday after they confer with his doctors and various specialists.
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Growing Pains Actor Andrew Koenig Still Missing

In what has turned out to be one of the most coordinated internet search parties ever mounted, news out of Vancouver is still not good.

Andrew Koenig who appeared as Boner on the hit sitcom "Growing Pains" is still missing.

Koenig, 41, was due to arrive in L.A. on February 14 after visiting Vancouver Canada.

Andrew is the son of famous Star Trek Actor Walter Koenig who played Chekov on the series. Walter and his wife told the press they received an email from their son on the 16th and grew concerned.

His parents say Andrew may be suffering from depression and somewhere near the Vancouver area and that they did not feel drugs were an issue with their son.

They are asking anyone with any information to contact their local police department.

In addition to his role as Richard Boner on "Growing Pains" during the 1980's, Koenig also wrote and directed "Good Boy" (2003) and "Women In A Green Dress" in 2004.

His first television appearance was as a young boy on the popular police show "Adam 12" before taking roles on "My Sister Sam", "21 Jump Street", "My Two Dads", "G.I. Joe", and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine".
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Chinese Man Married Dead Bride Who Died for 8 Days

A 26-year-old Chinese man Zhuang Huagui has married his dead girlfriend Hu Zhao, 21, who was murdered 8 days ago. The couple originally planned to get married on February 4, but on January 28, one week before their wedding, the girl was stabbed to death by two break-in thieves. With all the pain, lost and love, the man still decided to marry his dead girlfriend. More images after the break...

Their wedding ceremony was held at a funeral parlor in Zhangzhou, Fujian, China, and family from both sides witnessed their wedding. The bride was dressed with beautiful wedding gown and lying in a crystal coffin.

Zhuang Huagui held his wife’s wedding photo in front of the funeral parlor to welcome the guests for coming to the wedding.

The broom gave wedding ring to his dead wife.

This is true love, the girl in heaven will be touched…

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Murder At Jay Leno's House?

Funnyman Jay Leno is always "on" - once a comedian always a comedian.

This week while a film crew was working near Jay's house the police were called in to help with logistics. But as you can imagine, the rumors started flying.

Why were the cops at Leno's house?

Leave it the crack reporting of TMZ to get to the bottom of it all. They sent out a reporter and cameraman to investigate, and happened to run into Jay returning home in one of his vintage cars.

When asked why the cops were at his house Leno, without missing a beat, joked that they were there because of the "murder".

It really is must see TV!

Watch Jay Leno Explain The Cops And Murder At His House

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Watch - Tiger Woods Apology Video

Pro golfer and superstar Tiger Woods broke his silence today after three months of being on the lamb.

In his speech he apologized to everyone - his sponsors, family, friends, children, foundation workers, and more. His banter was a bit strained at times, and he almost broke down more then once.

But somehow it didn't feel right. The words were all there, but at times it seemed as if he was just reading a book report instead of offering an apology. He dumped on the media and tended to focus on his rehab more than his problem.

The video below is his press conference from today. Enjoy!

Watch Tiger Apology Video Press Conference Video


Within hours of his apology, lawyer Gloria Allred held her own press conference with one of Tigers ladies -porn star Joslyn James. It seems Allred was looking for a personal, national apology to her client.

James said she never meant to hurt anybody and never lied. She was devastated and crying. Let's see… a porn star having an affair with a man she knew was married, and she wants an apology. Good luck.
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A Happy Family

 

The happy parents in these photos celebrate a decade of their remarkable daughters. The photos depict the chronology of the girls from birth until the age of ten. Take a look at the photos and see if you don’t agree. More images after the break...