Lil Boosie Sentenced To Four Years In JailNovember 11th, 2009 Rapper LIL BOOSIE has been handed a four-year prison sentence for parole violation - after a judge ruled he had broken the terms of his release. The Wipe Me Down star - real name Torrence Hatch -was convicted of drugs and firearms offences in September (09) after a 2008 arrest in his native Louisiana when traffic cops caught him in possession of a gun, marijuana, and a drug-laced cigar.
Boy George penned lyrics on Amy Winehouse during prison stintOctober 19th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Boy George penned lyrics on Amy Winehouse when he was in prison earlier this year for the false imprisonment and assault of male escort Audun Carlsen two years ago. George's 15-month prison sentence started in January and was cut short by 11 months, when he was released in May for good behaviour.
Swiss Justice Ministry rejects Roman Polanski's appeal to be released from prisonOctober 6th, 2009 Swiss reject Polanski's bid for prison releaseBERN, Switzerland — The Swiss Justice Ministry says it has rejected an appeal from Roman Polanski to be released from prison pending his possible extradition to the United States. Ministry spokesman Folco Galli told The AP on Tuesday that the government maintains there is a high risk that Polanski might flee if released from custody.
Goody's widower Tweed cleaning toilets in prisonOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - Rape suspect Jack Tweed has reportedly been given the task of cleaning toilets in jail. Jade Goody's widower purportedly scrubs communal areas of the prison every day for seven hours.
Lawyer says motion will be filed to have Roman Polanski freed from Swiss custodySeptember 30th, 2009 Lawyer: Polanski to seek release from Swiss prisonZURICH — A lawyer representing imprisoned director Roman Polanski says his legal team will file a motion Tuesday seeking his release from a Swiss prison. Herve Temime told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Polanski's representatives had hoped to hand in all necessary documents to Swiss authorities on Monday.
Kinney's Vulgar Radio RantSeptember 28th, 2009 ALICE IN CHAINS star SEAN KINNEY stunned fans during a recent radio interview by comparing the leaking of the band's album to prison rape. The rockers have reformed after taking time off following the death of frontman Layne Staley in 2002, and are set to release Black Gives Way To Blue this week (begs28Sep09) - their first album since 1995.
Tate Murderer Dies In PrisonSeptember 27th, 2009 Actress SHARON TATE's murderer SUSAN ATKINS has died from brain cancer in a California prison, just weeks after she was rejected parole. Atkins, a member of Charles Manson's notorious cult, died at the age of 61 at Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, while serving a life sentence for eight counts of murder.
Phil Spector prison transfer halted for disputed reasonsSeptember 4th, 2009 Phil Spector prison transfer haltedLOS ANGELES — Music producer Phil Spector's transfer to a different prison has been halted, but the prison and Spector's wife are giving different reasons for the reversal. Spector and his wife said Friday that they made special appeals based on his physical ailments to keep him from being moved to Pleasant Valley State Prison.
Phil Spector being moved to different prison to make way for mentally troubled inmatesSeptember 1st, 2009 Phil Spector being moved to different prisonLOS ANGELES — Music legend and convicted murderer Phil Spector, who complained recently about his prison quarters but later said he wanted to stay put, is being moved to make room for inmates requiring outpatient mental health treatment, a corrections spokeswoman said Tuesday. "It's not about Spector.
'Survivor' Hatch says he believes his homosexuality is why he went to prison for unpaid taxAugust 18th, 2009 'Survivor' Hatch says imprisoned because he's gayNEWPORT, R.I. — "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch says he believes he was sent to prison because he's gay.
Diane Kruger vows not to marry again until she's 60August 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - German actress Diane Kruger has made a vow to never marry again until she reaches the age of 60. Kruger, 33, who had been married to French actor Guillaume Canet, and divorced in 2006, is reluctant to tie the knot with her current beau Joshua Jackson, reports the China Daily.
Boy George can't wait to go back to prison to perform for inmatesJuly 26th, 2009 LONDON - Boy George wants to go back to prison so he could perform for inmates. The former Culture Club singer and recovering drug addict was released from Edmunds Hill Prison, in Suffolk, in May.
Ark. governor has 'full faith' in prisons chief despite escapes, abuse claim, lap dancesJune 24th, 2009 Ark. governor has 'full faith' in prisons chiefLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A spokesman says Arkansas Gov.
Ryan O'Neal says he plans to marry ailing Farrah FawcettJune 22nd, 2009 Ryan O'Neal says he plans to marry Farrah FawcettNEW YORK — Ryan O'Neal says he plans to marry Farrah Fawcett, who is struggling to overcome cancer. The 68-year-old actor says in an interview with Barbara Walters for ABC's "20/20" that he asked his longtime companion to marry him and "she's agreed." O'Neal says they will tie the knot "as soon as she can say yes."
Walters' interview with O'Neal airs Friday.
Phil Spector transferred to new prisonJune 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American record producer Phil Spector, a murder convict, has been transferred into a new prison. Spector, 69, had been imprisoned in a Los Angeles prison cell after his conviction, but he has now been moved to another 100 miles away near Bakersfield, California, reports Contactmusic.
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