Stern Settles Defamation Case

November 23rd, 2009 more images more images WASHINGTON - Former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer-turned-lover Howard K. Stern has reached a settlement over a tell-all book about the late star.

November 14th, 2009 R&B singer BRANDY has avoided a civil trial over a fatal December 2006 car crash by settling with the last remaining plaintiff in the case. Awatef Aboudihaj died after her car collided with Brandy's Range Rover three years ago.

October 21st, 2009 A defamation suit filed against rapper THE GAME has been dismissed. The Dreams hitmaker, real name Jayceon Taylor, was involved in a scuffle in a Greensboro, North Carolina shopping mall in October 2005 when a group of security guards confronted the star and ordered his entourage to stop filming the rapper.

October 18th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's ex-wife DEBBIE ROWE is demanding $500,000 (£333,333) in damages from an alleged confidante as part of her ongoing defamation lawsuit. Rowe, who gave birth to the King of Pop's two eldest children, took legal action against Rebecca White in July (09) after the Florida resident gave a controversial interview to U.S.

October 17th, 2009 ANNA NICOLE SMITH's former lover LARRY BIRKHEAD testified his late girlfriend took more drugs than anyone he'd ever seen, during his day in court on Friday (16Oct09). The photojournalist was called to the stand in Los Angeles during an ongoing hearing to determine whether Smith's longtime companion and lawyer Howard K.

October 16th, 2009 An attorney for ANNA NICOLE SMITH's companion HOWARD K. STERN has defended his client against accusations he conspired to supply the late model with drugs, insisting he trusted the star's doctors to do the right thing.

October 16th, 2009 ANNA NICOLE SMITH's former lover and the father of her daughter DANNIELYNN has come to the defence of his one-time love rival, who is facing charges of supplying the actress/model with the drugs that killed her. Larry Birkhead has been subpoenaed to testify in court by prosecutors seeking more answers about Smith's 2007 death.

October 14th, 2009 The father of ANNA NICOLE SMITH's daughter DANNIELYNN has been subpoenaed to testify in a criminal case against his one-time love rival. Larry Birkhead has since patched up his differences with the model/actress' companion Howard K.

October 8th, 2009 The cop who arrested RANDY QUAID for failing to pay an outstanding hotel bill has filed suit against the actor's wife for defamation. Texas Sheriff's Deputy James Davis became the target of abuse when Quaid's wife Evi went public with allegations of bribery and misconduct following the arrest last month (Sep09), but when she slandered the cop on a van sign she drove up and down outside his police station, he decided enough was enough.

September 25th, 2009 The father of late model ANNA NICOLE SMITH has died after losing his battle with lung cancer. Donald Hogan was buried on Tuesday (22Sep09) after passing away in a hospice, where he had been living after refusing to undergo treatment for his condition.

September 24th, 2009 ANNA NICOLE SMITH's lover and lawyer HOWARD K. STERN has been arraigned on 11 felony counts over allegations he conspired with two doctors to provide the tragic model/actress with prescription drugs.

September 23rd, 2009 More charges against Anna Nicole Smith lawyerLOS ANGELES — Prosecutors have brought more charges against the lawyer-boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith. The district attorney's office filed an amended complaint Wednesday in Los Angeles against Howard K.

June 9th, 2009 'Real Housewives' model settles assault caseNEW YORK — "The Real Housewives of New York City" cast member accused of punching her ex-boyfriend has reached an agreement in the case. Model Kelly Killoren Bensimon was arrested in March.

June 7th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears has settled a lawsuit brought against her by a former manager by paying $193,000 as part of the legal settlement. Contactmusic.com reports that Spears was sued by Florida-based Johnny Wright, who she worked with from 1999 until 2003, over claims the singer breached a contract by failing to pay him between 2006 and 2008.

June 5th, 2009 LeBron's postgame media snub costs him $25,000LOS ANGELES — NBA commissioner David Stern says LeBron James has been fined $25,000 for skipping the postgame news conference after Cleveland lost to Orlando in the Eastern Conference finals. Stern said Thursday night that he spoke with the Cavaliers star on Wednesday and that James admitted he was wrong to not congratulate Orlando's players and coaches after the loss.