Ja Rule Won't Go To Prison Until June

Inc. rapper granted furlough to finish album and settle tax issue.
By Jayson Rodriguez


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Photo: MTV News

Ja Rule's teeth are just fine, but the rapper's finances aren't in order, and as a result he's been extended a reprieve in his prison sentencing until June 8.

The Queens lyricist pleaded guilty to attempted gun possession in December, stemming from a July 2007 arrest. Lil Wayne, who Ja Rule performed with that night at the Cash Money star's Beacon Theater show, also was arrested that night and eventually served eight months in prison for the same offense. Wayne's sentence was postponed a number of times, including once for the rapper to undergo dental work.

According to the New York Post, a judge delayed Ja Rule's sentencing Wednesday morning (March 9) so the rapper could settle a federal tax issue. The Inc. rapper also will use the time to finish his next project, his attorney said. The furlough was issued by the judge against the prosecution's wishes, the Post also reported.

"We want to finish the album, and there's also a tax issue," his lawyer, Stacey Richman, said. "Somebody, an accountant, had filed an incorrect form, and this is to correct what was done in the past."

The case originated just over three years ago, when Ja Rule joined Lil Wayne at his first headlining gig in New York City. After the concert, both rappers' vehicles were pulled over by the New York Police Department in separate instances. Both were subsequently charged with illegal possession of a firearm; Lil Wayne also was brought up on drug charges.

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659552/ja-rule-prison.jhtml

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Charlie Sheen Lashes Out at Costar Jon Cryer: "He's a Troll"

Charlie Sheen Lashes Out at Costar Jon Cryer: "He's a Troll"

Not surprisingly, Charlie Sheen now has beef with yet another celebrity -- and he wants the world to know it! This time the troubled actor is taking his aggression out on his former Two and a Half Men costar Jon Cryer.

Sheen says his onscreen brother has not phoned him since his battle of words with show creator Chuck Lorre or his subsequent firing. "He's a turncoat, a traitor, a troll," Sheen told E! News. "Clearly he's a troll. He issued a statement. Is it gonna take me calling him a 'traitor, juvenile and scared' for him to get it?"

But Sheen might be a little confused. The website said it has repeatedly asked for a statement from Cryer but that the actor has declined to say anything publicly about Sheen.

Additionally, a source told the site that Cryer did reach out and that he and Sheen have communicated but that "out of respect," Cryer would have nothing to say to anyone else.

Still, Sheen continues his bashing, saying even if Cryer did call him, the conversation would be short. "What's there to say? I'll tell him 'You're a little late. Goodbye, troll,'" Sheen said. "When I'm starring in multimillion-dollar films and he's begging me for a supporting role I'll say, 'You left me out in the cold with all of your guilt and stupidity.'"

On the other hand, Sheen did appreciate gestures of support from some other cast and crew of the show, specifically citing several who are "not trolls" because they reached out and called him. Most notably "half man" Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell (Berta the housekeeper), Melanie Lynskey (Rose the neighbor), Marin Hinkle (Judith Harper) and show director Jamie Widdoes.

Sheen also might be feeling more benevolent toward another costar after she had only nice things to say about him. Actress Holland Taylor, who plays Sheen's mother on the show, told the AP that, "Charlie was cordial and polite with all of his cast mates and crew, sometimes even courtly -- and always witty." She added that this is a "sad" and "complicated" time but that she had no other comments "beyond valuing my own history with Charlie, and my abiding affection for him."

Source: http://www.ivillage.com/charlie-sheen-lashes-out-costar-jon-cryer-hes-troll/1-a-330542

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Mel Gibson Strikes Plea Deal -- NO JAIL TIME

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Source: http://www.tmz.com/2011/03/09/mel-gibson-oksana-grigorieva-plea-deal-bargain-battery-court-hearing-extortion-domestic-violence-district-attorney/

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Michaele Salahi: Kicked Out of Celebrity Rehab!


White House party crasher and The Real Housewives of D.C. annoyance Michaele Salahi was just kicked off Celebrity Rehab. The reason for this is simple:

She has no actual addition.

Sources on the set say Michaele was asked to leave Dr. Drew's hit program because she has "no addiction," and thus had "no reason to be there."

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Michaele is as unwelcome on VH1 as she is at the State Dinner.

Last week, we learned Michaele and Tareq Salahi were both cast on Rehab for reasons unknown. We feel bad that Michaele has MS, but ... you can't rehab that.

Apparently the producers had this realization a little late. Wouldn't you think the show could figure out that she wasn't an addict before they cast her?

Then again, they cast Michael Lohan and his "anger issues." Clearly they're just trying to score whoever they can for ratings and work out the details later.

Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/03/michaele-salahi-kicked-out-of-celebrity-rehab/

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Fox News' Megyn Kelly Tweets Punched Woman Maybe "Deserves" To Be In A Coma

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Megyn Kelly, WTF are you thinking? Regarding a tragic news story in which a NYC man punched and put a woman into a coma over a disputed parking space, the Fox News correspondent posted the tweet above this afternoon.

Maybe she deserved it? Maybe violence against women is OK? Maybe violence against strangers on the street is OK? Maybe putting someone in a friggin' coma is OK? Let's all pray to God this was the ill-conceived tweet of a stupid Fox News intern, not grown-ass Megyn Kelly who should know better than to speculate someone "deserves" to be beaten into a coma. Shame on you. [Twitter, Gothamist]

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Mariah Carey Reveals The "Best Moment" Of Her Baby Shower

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Fans of Mariah Carey (whom she lovingly refers to as her "Lambs") knew exactly what to do for the multi-platinum singer's Pink & Blue themed baby shower that was held on Sunday (March 6) in Beverly Hills. And according to Carey, it was the "most thoughtful thing ever."

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Source: http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2011/03/08/mariah-carey-reveals-the-best-moment-of-her-baby-shower

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