ANTHONY MCCARTNEY

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Judge: Joe Jackson can't challenge will executors

Michael Jackson's father does not stand to inherit any of his son's assets and cannot challenge the appointment of the executors chosen by the singer to handle his will, a judge said Tuesday.

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Warrant details alleged burglars' celeb loot

Police seized dozens of diamond rings, high-end shoes, bags, guns and drugs from the homes of three people suspected of burglarizing celebrities' Los Angeles residences, search warrant records show.

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Jackson's dermatologist files $50,000 claim

Michael Jackson's dermatologist has filed a nearly $50,000 claim against the singer's estate.

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No charges over Mel Gibson DUI report leaks

Prosecutors have declined to press charges against the sheriff's deputy who arrested Mel Gibson three years ago, citing a lack of proof he leaked details about the case.

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'Hills' star Patridge gets restraining order

A judge on Wednesday granted a three-year restraining order against a man accused of stalking "The Hills" star Audrina Patridge, calling evidence presented against him "disturbing."

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Jackson estate sues foundation over name

Michael Jackson's estate on Tuesday sued a foundation that bears the name of one of his most famous songs, "Heal the World."

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Plea deal ends 'Girls Gone Wild' founder tax case

"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis pleaded guilty Wednesday to filing false tax returns and will avoid further jail time in a tax case that spanned two states and several years.

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Atty: Estate deal possible in Michael Jackson case

Katherine Jackson's attorney says a judge's ruling that she can challenge the administrators of her son's estate could result in a deal that will determine control of the singer's gargantuan assets.

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Tolkien estate, New Line settle lawsuit over films

The heirs of J.R.R. Tolkien and a movie studio that produced the blockbuster "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy have settled a lawsuit over the films' profits, it was announced Tuesday.

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Judge says Jackson's estate can pay for funeral

Michael Jackson's estate will pay what are being called "extraordinary" expenses for the pop singer's funeral, attorneys and a judge said Wednesday.

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Former Miss California sues over firing

Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean sued pageant officials Monday for libel, slander and religious discrimination, accusing them of telling her to stop mentioning God even before her controversial remarks against gay marriage.

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Jackson memorabilia tour approved; London's first

A judge on Friday firmly approved a deal between Michael Jackson's estate and a concert promoter to exhibit his memorabilia, praising the arrangement that the singer's mother had fought in court over her concerns that it could harm his legacy and wasn't competitively bid.

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Jackson film greenlit; merchandise gets a yellow

A judge greenlit a major Michael Jackson movie deal Monday, and the film is scheduled to be in theaters later this year. The accompanying Michael Jackson merchandise will have to wait — for now.

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Judge delays sentencing of singer Chris Brown

A judge has delayed sentencing R&B singer Chris Brown on an assault charge to seek more input from Virginia authorities about whether Brown could do community labor in that state.

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Deals could make King of Pop king of merchandising

Authentic Michael Jackson products could start appearing on store shelves, cell phones, even in X-Box add-ons if a judge signs off on merchandising deals proposed by the singer's estate.

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Court filings detail Michael Jackson film

Coming soon to a theater near you (if a judge agrees): a full-length motion picture filled with footage of Michael Jackson's last rehearsals.

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Attys: Jackson's doctor 'loves' singer's children

Attorneys for Michael Jackson's longtime dermatologist say the doctor doesn't object to the King of Pop's mother getting custody of her three grandchildren, despite a surprise court motion.

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Despite drama, Jackson's mother wins kids' custody

The wishes Michael Jackson expressed in his will began to come into reality Monday during a lengthy court hearing, with his mother placed firmly in charge of rearing his children and the two men he designated still at the reins of his financial empire.

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Ruling delayed on `Brutal Legend' release

A judge said Thursday said he is not inclined to delay the release of "Brutal Legend," a heavily marketed video game starring Jack Black, but delayed arguments and a formal ruling for one week.

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Countersuit filed over 'Brutal Legend' video game

The maker of an upcoming video game starring Jack Black has accused gaming giant Activision in a lawsuit of trying to kill the project to preserve its popular "Guitar Hero" franchise.

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Jackson Browne, Republicans settle lawsuit

Jackson Browne has settled a lawsuit and received an apology from Sen. John McCain and the Republican Party over use of his song "Running on Empty" during last year's presidential campaign.

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Jackson's mother may challenge will executors

Michael Jackson's mother asked for a judge's ruling Friday on whether she can challenge the authority of two men named in her son's will as executors of his estate without being disinherited.

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Publicist: Mischa Barton 'making improvements'

Mischa (MEE'-shah) Barton is "making improvements" and plans a return to work nearly a week after Los Angeles police say they escorted her for an undisclosed medical problem.

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Debbie Rowe sues woman over TV interview

Michael Jackson's ex-wife Deborah Rowe has sued a woman who claimed in a television interview that Rowe didn't want custody of the pop star's children but was interested in getting money from the Jackson family.

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Mother gets limited power over Jackson's property

A judge granted Katherine Jackson limited control over some of her son's property on Monday after the singer's mother expressed concerns about who controls his business ventures and bank accounts.

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