Judge Nixes Lindsay Lohan Suit Against Pitbull

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Feb 222013
 

Pitbull and Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan lost her court “battle” against Pitbull yesterday when a New York federal judge sided with the rapper that the use of her name is a 2011 song was no big whoop.

The actress filed a lawsuit against Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Afrojack, J Records, Sony Music Entertainment, RCA Music Group, Polo Grounds Music and other related parties  associated with the song ‘Give Me Everything.’  The offending lyric according to court documents were: “I got it locked up like Lindsay Lohan.”

Lohan’s legal filing stated Pitbull and company did not ask permission or negotiate compensation for the use of her moniker.  She was also seeking damages for the emotion distress that the negative connotation that the lyric “locked up” caused her.

A federal judge dismissed the case, ruling that the tune’s lyrics were protected by the First Amendment, which covers freedom of speech and creative expression.

Pitbull’s lawyer said after the ruling, “My client wasn’t shocked, but was disappointed when Lohan first sued in August 2011.  He is now very pleased.  He felt it was very important to address this head on to protect his right and the rights of other artists.  He decided to fight this.”

Check out Pitbull’s video performance below.  Move the slider to 1:12 for the Lohan reference:

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Randy Travis Sentenced to 180 Days in 2012 DUI Case

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Feb 012013
 

Randy Travis sentenced

Country Singer Randy Travis was sentenced to 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to a drunk driving incident in Texas but good behavior might keep him out of the slammer.

The legendary crooner Travis was arrested on Aug. 7, 2012 after cops found him lying naked in the road after he crashed his car into a construction barrier.

The Grayson County District Attorney acknowledged that the singer can avoid time behind bars if he keeps his nose clean during a 2 year probation stint.

He is also required to spend 30 days at an impatient alcohol treatment facility, 100 hours of community service, and the installation of an ignition interlock device on all of his vehicles that would require him to blow into a blood alcohol measuring device prior to starting the car.

His lawyer Larry Friedman told PEOPLE, “He’s given up drinking alcohol.  He’s drinking eight glasses of water a day or more.  He’s on a strict exercise regimen… He’s in the best shape he’s ever been in his life.”

Randy is reportedly back in the studio and concentrating on his music.

Photo Credit: Judy Eddy-WENN

John McAfee Detained in Guatemala City: Police Photo

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Dec 062012
 

John McAfee, a person of interest in the murder of his Belize neighbor Gregory Faull, was detained by the Guatemala National Civil Police and Interpol on Wednesday.

In a photo released via Twitter, the McAfee Security founder was shown being questioned by police in the presence of his lawyer.

Authorities captured the 67-year-old millionaire fugitive at a hotel in Guatemala City.  He reportedly entered the country illegally after dying his hair, eyebrows, beard and mustache black in order to disguise his appearance.

McAfee is suspected of killing his American neighbor, whose body was found by a housekeeper on Nov. 10.  Faull reportedly filed a complaint against the software millionaire this fall for discharging firearms.

Check out exclusive video footage of the suspect as police prepared to remove him from his hotel:

Photo:  Twitter

Celebrity Homes: Diddy Lists New York City Apartment for $8.5 Million

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Sep 282012
 

Sean Combs, aka Diddy, has put his one bedroom New York City apartment on the market for $8.5 million.

The 2,292-square foot apartment originally had 3 bedrooms, but the 42-year-old music mogul customized the place and converted two of the bedrooms into a huge media and piano room with a wet bar.

Diddy purchased the Midtown condo in 2005 for $3.82 million.

According to listing information, the home features Venetian plaster ceilings, closets with humidors and specialized lighting, marble baths and an eat-in kitchen. It sits 700 feet above street level and has views of the New York City skyline and Central Park.

The apartment is located at 230 W 56th St #66-A, New York, NY, 10019, and was the former home of James Bond actor Daniel Craig.

View photos of Diddy’s apartment below.

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Chris Brown Fails Drug Test

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Sep 252012
 

Chris Brown appeared in court Monday to face allegations that he has violated his probation.

The hearing, held in a Los Angeles Superior Court, revealed that Brown tested positive for marijuana use in a random drug test conducted last June in Virginia.

Brown told Virginia officials that he has a medical marijuana card and smoked the weed in California, however, the drug test was conducted in Virginia where the singer is carrying out his community service sentence.

Prosecutors also claim the singer has violated travel restrictions. A follow-up hearing has been scheduled for November 1.

Judge Patricia Schnegg reprimanded Brown, telling him he “should be very mindful of obeying all laws and rules.”

“You are not an average person. A lot of people look up to you, a lot of kids. What you do and what you say impacts a lot of people,” the judge advised.

Prior to the hearing, Rihanna tweeted her encouragement to Brown.

photo of Chris Brown via Instagram

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