Celebrity Gossip in August 2009

DJ Adam Goldstein Dies Of An Overdose...

DJ AM (real name Adam Goldstein), who once famously dated Nicole Richie, was found dead in his apartment yesterday after a reported overdose.
According to police sources the DJ was found dead "face down” in his NY home surrounded by a crack pipe and prescription pills.
Sources say that Adam had been devastated over a break-up with girlfriend Hayley Wood shortly before his death. Apparently she called off their relationship within the last week.
The tragedy comes just a year after Adam miraculously survived a plane crash last year that killed four people and seriously injured Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker.
Celebrities have reacted with shock about the DJ's death. On Twitter yesterday, Lindsay Lohan wrote
"I can't believe this.. i'm in shock. why? why? r.i.p. adam."
Meanwhile Kelly Osbourne told her followers:
"I just cant believe that adam (dj.am) is gone i dont want to believe it im in shock. he was one of the most genuine people i have ever met!"

Noel Gallagher Says He Quit Oasis After "Violent Intimidation”

As you've probably already heard: Oasis are over. After 18-years together, Noel Gallagher walked out on the band on Friday after he had a massive row with his brother Liam.
But now in a message to the band's fans Noel has claimed that he decided to quit because of constant "verbal and violent intimidation".
On the band's website on Saturday Noel wrote:
"The level of verbal and violent intimidation towards me, my family, friends and comrades has become intolerable."
Although Noel offers no details about what the intimidation was, or who was responsible for said "violent” intimidation.

Police Report Reveals Shocking Details Of Chris Brown's Assault On Rihanna...

While Chris Brown was in court in Los Angeles yesterday to face sentencing for his assault on Rihanna, we spotted the Umbrella singer out and about in New York.
Meanwhile, now that the case is finally closed police reports on the incident have been released and they don't paint a pretty picture.
In a statement officers described a call from a "screaming woman,” who was "very upset and crying”.
Rihanna confirmed that she had, had an argument with Chris earlier that evening and it continued as they made their way home in Brown's car, but things really turned nasty when Rihanna "became enraged and slammed both of her fists against the dashboard.”
This is when Brown pulled the car over, tried to push Rihanna out and started punching her. He then continue to drive with his left hand while he hit her with his right and he only stopped when Rihanna checked her face in the mirror to see if it was swollen.
Chris then told his girlfriend, "I'm going to beat the s%$* out of you when we get home. You wait and see.”
The report claims Rihanna then made a call to her personal assistant, which only enraged Brown further and he said, "You just did the stupidest thing ever! Now I'm really going to kill you!”
More punches were thrown and as Rihanna tried to flee Chris put her in a headlock, bit her left ear, and put so much pressure on her throat that she nearly passed out.
The attack finally came to an end when Rihanna tried to break the car window with her shoe.
Now we know you've probably heard most of this before as rumours have been circulating for sometime now about what happened that fateful night, but there's something about hearing the cold hard facts from the police report that make it that bit more chilling.


C4 Have Axed Big Brother

Even the most diehard Big Brother fans can't have failed to notice that this years show has been a bit of a bore so you wont be surprised to hear that C4 have finally decided to axe the tired format. The Sun reports that a show insider revealed:
"The reality is people are BORED with it. Even at Channel 4 the vibe among staff is that if you like Big Brother you're not cool. If the people commissioning the show don't think it's cool, what hope is there?”
It's been suggested that an official announcement will be made by the end of the week and Channel 4 will confirm that after just one more series, which they are contractually obliged to make after signing an £180million deal with Endemol, Big Brother will be no more

Michael Jackson's Death Was Homicide...

Ever since Michael Jackson's untimely death on 25th June rumours have been circulating that Dr Conrad Murray may have been to blame for the tragic singer's demise.
Yesterday the Los Angeles County coroner confirmed that the King of Pop's death was in fact homicide and it is now increasingly likely that criminal charges will be filed against Murray.
The Sun has revealed that Jackson "was killed by lethal levels of the powerful anaesthetic Propofol” and Dr Murray confirmed he had been treating the singer for insomnia for six weeks leading up to his death.