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Top 9 Pop Stories for Aug 09

Nude Photos of Twilight Star Turn Up Online

Hecklerspray reports: Ashley Greene who plays Alice in the Twilight movies has become the latest celebrity to find naked pictures of herself dumped onto the internet.

The bad news is that Ashley Greene and her lawyers will sue you to kingdom come if you publish them on the internet, as The Sun reports:

In a bid to stop the candid snaps, which feature one full frontal photograph, from spreading, the furious star's lawyer is warning websites against posting the pictures. A statement from her legal representative reads: "The photos in question, which appear to be of our client, are illegal and are being unlawfully displayed. Our client intends to take legal action." - more on this story

DJ AM Found Dead

AP reports: DJ AM, the celebrity disc jockey who publicly acknowledged his history of drug addiction and had filmed a reality show in which he offered to help other addicts, was found dead in his apartment. He was 36.

Police found a crack pipe and prescription pills in the Manhattan apartment, said a law enforcement official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation was ongoing.

Paramedics had to break down the door before they found him, shirtless and wearing sweatpants, in his bed around 5:20 p.m. on Friday, the official said. -

Outrage Over Slutty Miley Cyrus Performance

Which of these terms does not belong: Disney, Miley Cyrus, Ice Cream Cart, Stripper Pole, Televised Teen Awards Show? One of these has caused another sexually charged controvery for teen star Miley Cyrus.

Billboard reports: Three days after her performance of new single "Party in the U.S.A." at the Teen Choice Awards, Miley Cyrus is still facing controversy over the risqué number, which featured a prominent pole and some questionable dance moves.

The sixteen-year-old singer emerged onstage wearing a tank top, hip-hugging shorts and boots and at one point straddled what resembled a stripper pole protruding from an ice cream cart. Fans immediately took to the Internet to debate over whether Cyrus' performance was inappropriate for her age and young fanbase, while Disney Channel, the home to Cyrus' "Hannah Montana" show, seemed eager to avoid being linked to the controversy. - more on this story

Michael Jackson's Death Officially Ruled A Homicide

AP reports: Michael Jackson's death has been ruled a homicide caused by a mix of drugs meant to treat insomnia, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, while his personal doctor told investigators he was actually trying to wean the King of Pop off the powerful anesthetic that did him in.

Forensic tests found the anesthetic propofol combined with at least two sedatives to kill Jackson, according to the official, who spoke Monday on condition of anonymity because the findings have not been publicly released. Based on those tests, the Los Angeles County Coroner has ruled the death a homicide, the official said.

The coroner's homicide ruling does not necessarily mean a crime was committed. But it makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against Dr. Conrad Murray -

Chris Brown Had Violent Incidents With Rihanna Before The Beating

As we touched on yesterday when we reported on Chris Brown not having to serve any jail time for beating Rihanna, a probation's officer report came to light which documented two other incidents "related to domestic violence" with Rihanna.

The Los Angeles Times details those two incidents: The first incident allegedly occurred about three months earlier, in Europe, when Brown and Rihanna were in a "verbal dispute," according to the report, which cited detectives investigating the case. She slapped him and Brown responded by shoving her into a wall, the report alleged.

Three weeks before the February incident, Brown and Rihanna were in Barbados, driving a Range Rover lent to them by a local dealership when they had an argument inside the car, according to the report. Brown got out and broke both the front driver and passenger side windows, the report alleged. No one was injured. - more on this story

George Michael Arrested For Car Crash, Denies Being Drunk

BBC reports: Singer George Michael has said he was "stone cold sober" when he was arrested after a car crash. The 46-year-old singer was held by police after his silver Land Rover hit an articulated lorry in Berkshire in the early hours of Friday.

He was questioned on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs, but released without charge a few hours later.

Michael, who was back behind the wheel after completing a two-year driving ban, said: "Neither of us was charged because we were both stone cold sober. - more on this story

53 Year Old Man Charged With Stalking Miley Cyrus

AP reports: A 53-year-old man who told police he is secretly engaged to marry Miley Cyrus has been charged with attempting to stalk the teenage "Hannah Montana" star, who is filming a movie in the Savannah area.

Tybee Island Police Chief Jim Price said Wednesday that Mark McLeod, 53, of Appling was arrested after Walt Disney Pictures security officers reported he had returned to the beachside movie set Sunday after police warned him to stay away in June.

"He was asking for Miley and going up and knocking on some doors" of beach homes near the set, Price said. "The security guards recognized him. In fact, he went up to the security guards and asked them, 'Is Miley around?'" -

It's Official: Paula Is Leaving Idol

AP reports: Paula Abdul announced Tuesday she is quitting "American Idol," a show that she said became an international phenomenon with her help. [You can stop laughing now]

"With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return" to the hit Fox TV singing contest, Abdul said in a posting on her Twitter account.

In a statement, Fox and the show's producers said Abdul was "an important part of the 'American Idol' family over the last eight seasons, and we are saddened that she has decided not to return to the show." -

Eminem Vs Mariah Carey

Hecklerspray reports: It's becoming clear that Eminem and Mariah Carey are the Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor of pop. No, wait, that's wrong. We meant to say that Eminem and Mariah Carey are the honking, toothless, meth-addicted, redneck, laundry-airing Jerry Springer guests of pop. Yes, that's better.

So far, Eminem wrote a song about having sex with Mariah Carey, then Mariah Carey wrote a song calling Eminem obsessed, and now Eminem has written a song threatening to release voicemails and nude pictures of Mariah. Coming soon, Mariah says that Eminem runs like a girl and has fleas and wets the bed. IDST.

Not since Hilary Duff said something vaguely obtuse about Faye Dunaway's age has a celebrity spat gripped the world like this. Mariah Carey (a woman who's about to bring a new album out) and Eminem (a man who recently brought a new album out and has a bit-part in a new movie that just happens to be released in America today) are at each other's throats. - more on this story

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