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Alleged Stalker Talked To God About Killing Selena Gomez?
(TMZ) How's this for bizarre ...The man who says he's had conversations with God about killing Selena Gomez is saying Selena needs protection from him.
Thomas Brodnicki -- who was charged with felony stalking but had the charges dismissed last month -- is now siding with Selena in her bid for a permanent restraining order against him.
The judge in the case has refused to issue the restraining order until Brodnicki could appear in court and defend himself. But now Brodnicki -- who was picked up on a psychiatric hold last month -- filed a sworn declaration telling the judge that he didn't want to attend the next court hearing on January 6, adding, "I believe that a restraining order should be issued against me to prevent me from trying to contact Selena Gomez."
Brodnicki goes on ... "I do not wish to object to the restraining order against me because I know it is the only thing that will make me stay away from Selena."
In another declaration that was just filed, LAPD Detective Jose Viramontes said when he picked Brodnicki up on the psych hold, "He told me that he had over fifty conversations with God a day, about killing Ms. Gomez." more on this story
Kelly Clarkson Sets New Release
RCA sent over word that American Idol season one champ Kelly Clarkson will be releasing an exclusive 9 track iTunes Sessions on December 27th.
The 9 track live iTunes Sessions will include 3 songs off of Kelly's latest release, Stronger, as well as a few classics and a bonus recording of "I'll Be Home For Christmas."
All the tracks were recorded live exclusively for iTunes. Kelly is currently gearing up to kick off her Stronger World Tour 2012 on January 13th. more on this story
Christina Perri Fights Off Carjacker
(TMZ) "Jar of Hearts" singer Christina Perri had to fight off a wannabe car intruder in the middle of the night last week ... after the guy allegedly tried to force his way into Perri's ride ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Perri called police early Friday morning claiming she was behind the wheel of her car, waiting to pull into a L.A. building around 2 AM ... when an unknown male approached her vehicle and opened the driver's side door.
Perri claims the man instructed her to "move over" and tried to shove himself into the car -- but she wouldn't budge ... and a struggle ensued.
Perri told cops she fought the man off ... and began honking the horn to attract attention.
The suspect eventually ran away ... but not before allegedly striking Perri in the head and body a few times during the altercation. Perri said she did not need immediate medical attention
Cops responded -- and are now investigating the situation. So far, cops have not identified a suspect.
A rep for Perri had no comment. more on this story
Flo Rida Going To School, Not Jail For DUI Bust
(TMZ) Flo Rida just scored big in his DUI case -- TMZ has learned, the rapper struck a sweet deal with prosecutors that will land him in a classroom ... rather than a jail cell.
As TMZ first reported ... Flo -- real name Tramar Dillard -- was busted in Miami Beach back in June on suspicion of DUI inside his million-dollar Bugatti. At the time, cops said Flo's blood alcohol level was .185 ... more than twice the legal limit.
But an attorney for Mr. Rida was in court -- and got the judge to send Flo to a first-time offenders program instead of the slammer ... a thing called "Back on Track," which entails a bunch of stuff like substance abuse classes, counseling, community service, and drug testing.
Under the deal ... if Flo completes all the program requirements, prosecutors will knock the DUI charge down to a lesser charge -- reckless driving. Not bad. more on this story
Drake Announce North American Club Paradise Tour
(popmusiclife) Drake has announced his 2012 Club Paradise tour of North America in support of his new album, "Take Care."
MTV reports the 17-city headlining tour kicks off on Valentine's Day in Miami and runs through March 11, and will be followed by a series of European dates.
Drake will be joined on the road by Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky. "I spent a lot of time out there [in Toronto]; that's what this album is about," Drake recently explained to MTV. "That's what I'm gonna showcase. It's the same thing with the tour: I wanna bring Kendrick, I wanna bring A$AP, those are guys that I love. It has nothing to do with people on my label," he added." More including the dates.
Celtic Woman Announce Extensive North American Tour
Celtic Woman has announced plans to hit the road early next year for a massive North American tour in support of their new CD/DVD release, Believe.
The tour kicks off February 3rd in Nashville, TN with performances lined up in nearly 60 cities through April 29th in Las Vegas, before heading to Europe.
Celtic Woman's newest studio CD and companion DVD, Believe, will be available in stores January 24 through Manhattan Records. more on this story
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Sets Billion Dollar Record
Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has earned more that $1 billion dollars in sales since its release on November 8, 2011, according to Charttrack and retail customer sell-through information. We were sent these details:
Highlighting the trend of interactive entertainment gaining a greater hold of audiences worldwide, the game achieved this milestone in just 16 days, eclipsing the record set in 2009 by the feature film "Avatar," which reached the $1 billion milestone in 17 days.
While 2011 box office revenue is on the decline - down 4 percent this year at $9.4 billion, compared with $9.8 billion in 2010 -- the number of people purchasing and participating in gaming is on the rise, with no sign of slowing.* With more than 30 million gamers, the Call of Duty community now exceeds the combined populations of the cities of New York, London, Tokyo, Paris and Madrid. more on this story
Rihanna is Facebook's Most Liked Musician of 2011
(popmusiclife) Rihanna has topped the list of most "liked" musicians on Facebook for the year 2011.
Facebook Memology lists Rihanna as the #1 fastest growing page on the social network in the past year, ahead of reggae icon Bob Marley (#2), Avril Lavigne (#3) and David Guetta (#4).
With almost 48 million followers on her FB page, Rihanna also snagged #1 on the Top 10 Most-Listened-To Songs on the site with her #1 smash, "We Found Love" ft. Calvin Harris. more on this story
will.i.am Releases Video For Mick Jagger and J.Lo Collaboration
(popmusiclife) will.i.am has dropped his new video. "T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)" features will.i.am along with Mick Jagger and Jennifer Lopez.
Lopez joins the Black Eyed Peas singer on the choruses, while Jagger jumps in towards the end of the track.
The futuristic video shows will.i.am doing all kinds of cool, crazy things – from driving a car through a wall to jumping out of a plane and landing on top of a train…all before he heads to outer space. Check it out here.
Kesha Gets Sleazier for iTunes
(popmusiclife) Kesha is getting sleazier on her brand new release. The pop star teamed up with iTunes to exclusively release "Sleazy Remix 2.0 Get Sleazier" (feat. Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, T.I. & André 3000) yesterday.
"Get ready to get even $leazier with this sick collaboration I did with four of my favorite MCs of all time: Weezy, Andre 3000, Wiz Khalifa, and T.I.," says Kesha.
"I opened the 'Get $leazy' tour with this song every night and it always got the party started...Get ready, this is the SICKEST and SLEAZIEST version YET.$."
Kesha is currently in the studio working on her sophomore album. more on this story
Katy Perry Spoofs Florence and The Machine
(popmusiclife) Katy Perry was in the comedy spirit while hosting Saturday Night Live on the weekend. Perry appeared in several sketches, playing light-hearted characters, and even herself in one.
Katy offered up a few imitations of others, including Pippa Middleton, Christina Aguilera and Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine.
In a spoof commercial for a film called "Doggie Duty," many SNL cast members appeared in character as other celebrities, and Perry joined in, doing a spot-on imitation of Florence as part of the film's soundtrack. Check it out
Uncle Sam Vs MC Hammer
(TMZ) The U.S. government isn't letting MC Hammer off the hook for the $779,585 it claims the rapper owes in back taxes -- and has now filed a lawsuit against the rapper and his wife ... to recoup its losses.
According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, the back taxes are from Hammer's most financially troubled years -- 1996 and 1997 -- and Uncle Sam wants the money back stat, demanding any concert earnings Hammer makes be automatically redirected into the government's pocket.
Hammer -- real name Stanley Burrell -- filed for bankruptcy in 1996, after burying himself in $13 million of debt.
Calls to Hammer's reps weren't returned. more on this story
Lindsay Lohan Freaks Out Over Missing Bag
(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan completely wigged after someone stole her purse in Hawaii last weekend-- telling friends, she was terrified the ordeal would land her in jail ... and TMZ has obtained audio of her expletive-filled freak out.
Take a listen ... moments after Lindsay discovered her bag was missing ... she says, "I will f**king kill someone if I even have to get questioned [inaudible] jail for a year."
Lindsay was petrified she'd be stranded in Hawaii without her ID -- forcing her to miss her court date in L.A. Wednesday morning ... a misstep that could have potentially gotten her probation revoked, and landed her butt behind bars.
Lindsay can relax -- TMZ broke the story -- her passport and court documents permitting travel were eventually returned along with Lindsay's $5,000 Chanel purse. However, she's still short $10,000 cash.
On tape Lindsay adds, "My dad will kill me" -- interesting considering her on-again-off-again relationship with Michael Lohan ... and his own in-and-out-of-jail (currently, out) status. more on this story
Great American Country's Sarah Trahern Honored
(Gibson) Cable TV leader Sarah Trahern was honored at the Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on Monday (December 12).
Made possible by the Gibson Foundation, the forum was established in 2007 to explore issues related to the business side of the music industry and annually recognizes an individual who represents the legacy of pioneering agent-manager Louise Scruggs, wife and business partner of Country Music Hall of Fame legend Earl Scruggs.
Forum honorees are chosen by representatives of both the Gibson Foundation and the museum and receive final approval from the Scruggs family. "We are very pleased to recognize Sarah Trahern on the fifth anniversary of the Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum," said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. "As was the case with Louise, Sarah's great affection for the music, collaborative nature and visionary work have nurtured a deeper national understanding and appreciation for the music and the values it reflects. Her efforts and success are in keeping with the educational missions of both the Museum and the Gibson Foundation, and we are delighted to recognize her important contributions to the growth of America's music and the development of Nashville as Music City." more on this story
Brooke Mueller Goes To Rehab
(TMZ) Brooke Mueller has had a change of heart ... and has checked herself in to a full-time rehab center ... TMZ has learned.
Mueller's rep, Steve Honig, tells TMZ, "After further reflection and consideration, Brooke has decided to remove herself from the media spotlight and has entered a long-term in-patient treatment center where she can focus on her recovery without distraction."
"She has already arrived at the facility and, out of respect for her privacy, no further information will be released about her treatment. Brooke's goal is to maintain her sobriety and she believes this is the best option to reach that goal."
"Brooke will retain custody of the children, who will remain in their home and familiar surroundings and be under the care of their longtime nanny. Charlie and Brooke's parents fully support her decision and everyone recognizes the importance of maintaining the children's normal routine." more on this story
Ring Belonging To Manson Family Victim Sharon Tate Auctioned
(TMZ) An engagement ring Roman Polanski gave to Sharon Tate before she was murdered by the Manson family in 1969 has been auctioned off ... and TMZ has learned it raked in more than $21k.
The ring was surrounded in controversy -- with Tate's sister insisting it wasn't Sharon's "official" engagement ring -- but rather an "unofficial symbol of her relationship" with Polanski.
The auction house later produced a letter signed by Polanski, contradicting Tate's sister.
The controversy didn't seem to matter when the ring hit the block at the GottaHaveRockandRoll.com auction -- because the item sold for $21,260 ... well over the $10,000 starting bid.
So far, the identity of the big winner has not been revealed. more on this story
Beyonce At A Big Loss
(TMZ) Beyonce Knowles sold off her swanky beachfront Miami property for 75% LESS than she bought it for ... TMZ has learned.
According to public records, Beyonce dropped $465,000 on a tiny cabana in a glitzy Miami condo complex back in 2002 -- it only measured 190 square feet ... and contained one 1/2 bathroom.
The place is basically a small little beachfront room, from which Beyonce could walk to and from the sand and the pool.
It's highly likely Beyonce owned a bigger condo in the complex ... and used the cabana so she could change and use her own private restroom without having to schlep all the way back through the building.
But that was BEFORE November 9th ... when B sold the cabana for $110,000 ... a tad below her $135,000 asking price ... and $355,000 LESS than she paid for it.
Tough loss ... but we're guessing she'll be able to get by somehow.
We called Beyonce for comment -- so far, no response. more on this story
Jermaine Dupri Owes For Repossessed Lamborghini?
(TMZ) Not only was Jermaine Dupri's mega-expensive Lamborghini repossessed recently -- now, the people who fronted him the cash to pay for it are out for blood ... claiming the producer still owes them $80,000 for the car.
Premier Financial Services filed new legal docs in Georgia Superior Court, claiming Jermaine financed the white 2005 Lamborghini Murcielago in 2006 -- worth $330,000 -- and agreed to make 58 monthly payments of $4,323.
According to the docs, Jermaine dropped $70,000 up front for the car and successfully made the majority of payments -- but for some reason ... he dropped the ball in 2009, and failed to pay the remaining handful.
As a result, PFS repossessed the car and sold it off for $115,000 -- and now they're out for the difference ... insisting they hemorrhaged $79,095 in the deal-gone-wrong, and they're suing Jermaine for their losses.
Calls to Jermaine's rep were not returned.
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