Lambert Fans Raise $229,000 For CharityOctober 1st, 2009 Singer ADAM LAMBERT's support for U.S. schools has paid off - his fans have raised $229,000 (£153,000) for the cause.
Travolta Paramedic Threatened To Leak Stories To MediaSeptember 30th, 2009 The paramedic accused of attempting to extort millions from JOHN TRAVOLTA threatened to sell false stories to the press suggesting the GREASE star was to blame for the death of his son JETT, a Bahamas court has heard. Travolta returned to the stand in a Nassau courtroom on Wednesday (30Sep09) to testify against former Bahamian Senator Pleasant Bridgewater and paramedic Tarino Lightbourne, who are charged with conspiracy to extort $25 million (£17.2 million) from the grieving family following Jett's death in January (09).
Grieving Common Thanks Fans For SupportSeptember 24th, 2009 Rapper/actor COMMON has thanked his fans for their support as he struggles to come to terms with the tragic death of his cousin. Ajile Turner died after his motorcycle collided with a cyclist on the streets of Brooklyn, New York on Friday night (18Sep09).
Travolta Tried To Revive Autistic Son After Fatal SeizureSeptember 24th, 2009 JOHN TRAVOLTA has publicly acknowledged for the first time his late son JETT was autistic after telling a court how he desperately attempted to resuscitate the teenager when he suffered a seizure in the Bahamas. The actor's 16-year-old son was taken to a local hospital after the incident in January (09), which took place during a family holiday.
Travolta refused medical aid for dying sonSeptember 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star John Travolta allegedly refused medical aid for his dying son, a court heard Tuesday. Travolta was blackmailed for 18 million pounds after saying he didn't want 16-year-old Jett, who had suffered a huge seizure, driven to a local hospital from the family's home in the Bahamas and wanted him to be flown back to the US for treatment, reports imdb.com.
Travolta Wanted Son Treated In U.s. HospitalSeptember 23rd, 2009 JOHN TRAVOLTA wanted to fly his son JETT to Florida immediately after the teenager suffered a seizure in the Bahamas, so he would receive better medical care, a court has heard. The 16 year old died in January (09) during a family vacation on the Caribbean island.
Travolta reaches Bahamas for extortion trialSeptember 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star John Travolta is in the Bahamas and is ready to be the first witness in an extortion case linked to his 16-year-old son's death. Travolta heads the 14-member witness list against the defendants - a former Bahamas senator and an ambulance driver who allegedly threatened to release a document related to the treatment of his son Jett.
Travolta Set To Testify In Extortion CaseSeptember 20th, 2009 JOHN TRAVOLTA is preparing to testify in court next week (beg21Sep09) against two people accused of attempting to extort millions of dollars from the star in the wake of his son's death. Pleasant Bridgewater and ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne were allegedly involved in a $25 million (£17.2 million) plot to bribe Travolta and his grieving wife Kelly Preston in the hours after their teenage son Jett died in January (09).
Travolta to testify at extortion trialSeptember 20th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star John Travolta will testify at an extortion trial linked to the death of his son Jett next week. The "Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" actor will give evidence at the trial of paramedic Tarino Lightbourn and former Bahamian senator Pleasant Bridgewater, who are charged with conspiring to extort $25 million from him, reports people.com.
Kelly Preston takes first role since son's death, playing mom in 'The Last Song'June 19th, 2009 Kelly Preston takes first role since son's deathLOS ANGELES — Kelly Preston is returning to work after the death of her teenage son in January. Disney says Preston will co-star in its coming-of-age drama "The Last Song," which began filming this week in Savannah, Georgia.
Travolta thanks Hollywood co-stars for supportJune 11th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star John Travolta has thanked his co-stars for helping him deal with the death of his teenaged son early this year. The grieving star, whose 16-year-old son Jett died after a seizure in January, was spared the promotional tour for his new movie, The Taking of Pelham 1,2,3 by the unselfish efforts of his fellow actors and he has thanked them for their unconditional support, reports thesun.co.uk.
John Travolta thanks colleagues for promoting film, allowing more time to mourn sonJune 9th, 2009 John Travolta thanks colleagues for promoting filmLOS ANGELES — John Travolta is thanking his colleagues from "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" for promoting the film while he continues to mourn the death of his 16-year-old son, Jett, who died after a seizure in January. Travolta posted a note on his personal Web site Monday thanking "Pelham" director Tony Scott and co-stars Denzel Washington, John Turturro, Luis Guzman and James Gandolfini for "their unselfish efforts" publicizing the picture, which allowed his family the additional time to reconcile their loss.
Grieving Travolta thanks colleagues for 'unselfish efforts'June 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - John Travolta has expressed his gratitude towards the cast and crew of his new movie The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 for their "unselfish efforts" in handling promotional duties, as he struggles to come to terms with the tragic loss of his son. The grieving actor, who lost his 16-year-old son Jett earlier this year, remained at bay while director Tony Scott, co-star Denzel Washington and the rest of the team promoted the remake of the classic 1974 action thriller.
Grieving Travolta pulls out of movie promotionMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star John Travolta, whose son Jett passed away five months ago, is still grieving his accidental death and has opted out from the promotions of his upcoming movie "The Taking of Pelham 123". Contactmusic.com reports that Travolta has left co-star Denzel Washington to do the media promotion as he is still struggling to cope with the tragedy.
John Travolta struggling to cope with son's death, says Denzel WashingtonMay 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Denzel Washington has revealed he spoke at length with his pal-actor John Travolta, who is trying to cope with death of his 16-year-old son Jett. The two-time Oscar winner revealed he mostly listened while Travolta poured his heart out during their long phone chat.