50 Cent Tweets Stock Tips, Banks $8.7 Million

Yes, you read both parts of the above headline correctly.

50 Cent made a fortune from rapping, but that doesn't mean he's content to rest on his laurels and Tweet photos of himself with stacks of cash all day.

Okay, well he does do that a fair amount But our point is that 50, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, is proving quite the businessman in addition to entertainer.

MAKIN' BANK: Chelsea Handler must be attracted to more than his rap skills.

50 Cent recently Tweeted about a penny stock company he's invested in ... one that's up 290 percent since he pitched the stock tip to 3.8 million followers.

"You can double your money right now. Just get what you can afford," 50 tweeted about a Florida company, H&H Imports. "They are no joke get in now."

He received 30 million shares of H&H in a private placement last October, buying portions of his stake at 15 cents, 25 cents and - no kidding - 50 cents.

H&H closed up 29 cents the other day, boosting Jackson's 30 million-share stake by $8.7 million. Might he have a second career as a financial advisor?

This wasn't his first foray into the investment world either.

Earlier this month, Jackson also "personally endorsed" a line of mobile audio products that are made by another Florida company, Sleek Audio, H&H said.

Jackson talked up the headphones when he appeared on TV last week from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We eagerly await that Tweet.

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Oksana Grigorieva on Bribe Allegation: I'm Broke!

Accused of bribing a witness by Mel Gibson's legal team, Oksana Grigorieva says she couldn't bribe anybody if she wanted too ... she couldn't pay for it.

Oksana has categorically denied the claim alleged by Mel's attorneys (via Radar Online) that she tried to bribe a witness in her legal battle with Gibson.

Said her spokesman: “The suggestion is false. She never bribed anyone. She understands the law and has excellent counsel. Besides, she is broke.”

We wouldn't put it past her, but she does have a point.

Yesterday, we reported how lawyers for Gibson, who has alleged that Oksana tried to extort him, plan to present evidence that she tried to bribe a witness.

The individual, whose identity is not yet known, is somehow relevant in both the criminal and family law probes that are ongoing in the couple's skirmish.

Mel also charges that Oksana is malicious and not acting in the best interests of their one-year-old daughter, and should therefore lose custody ASAP.

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LeBron James Blames Struggles of Former Team on Karma, God

LeBron James knows why the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Lakers by 55 points last night and why his former team has the worst record in basketball: fans of the franchise are being punished by God for daring to boo the superstar.

We wish we were joking, but LeBron took to Twitter after the Cavs blow out and wrote: Crazy. Karma is a bitch. Gets you every time. Its not good to wish bad on anybody. God sees everything!

This, of course, would mean that God also watched The Decision and yet has chosen to support James in light of the most egotistical act in the history of professional sports. Weird.

We wish He would stick to forcing Steve Johnson to drop game-winning touchdown passes.

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Judge Orders Conrad Murray to Stand Trial in Death of Michael Jackson, Suspends Doctor's License

Dr. Conrad Murray will be tried in the death of Michael Jackson. Judge Michael Pastor said sufficient evidence was presented at the preliminary hearing.

While completely expected, this marks a significant development, as the case against Murray on involuntary manslaughter charges proved compelling.

Deputy D.A. David Walgren told the judge in his closing argument that, "It was not Michael Jackson's time to go" and that Conrad Murray is responsible.

As expected, Dr. Murray will stand trial for MJ's demise.

"Michael Jackson is not here today because of the negligence and reckless acts of Dr. Murray," said Walgren of the defendant, who sat stone-faced.

Walgren said Murray cared more about hiding evidence than helping MJ.

Judge Pastor's ruling followed a six-day preliminary hearing in which more than 20 witnesses were called. Murray's medical license was also suspended.

Murray's lawyer, Ed Chernoff, tells TMZ, "We are disappointed but not surprised. We knew we would be in trial and that's where we're going to end up."

Chernoff's defense theory, that Michael Jackson killed himself, has not fully been extrapolated upon, but he did put out feelers last week and this week.

The D.A. appears ready for it, however, calling a doctor who says that even if Jackson administered the fatal dose, it's still homicide and Murray's fault.

Judge Michael Pastor ordered the suspension as a condition to Dr. Murray's bail. The Medical Board of California asked for the suspension repeatedly.

Dr. Murray has 24 hours to notify the medical boards in Texas and Nevada, where he was licensed to practice up until now, of Judge Pastor's decision.

Murray's team says he needs to work to afford counsel, and believes the move is a power play designed to take away his right to defend himself.

Not likely, as the evidence against him suggests gross mistreatment. It also wasn't revoked, but suspended. If he were acquitted, he'd get it back.

It is worth noting that Murray is still innocent until proven guilty and convicted by a jury of his peers. All this did was establish that a trial is warranted.

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Sarah Palin Stalker: She Texted Me First!

The Sarah Palin stalker wants the world to know he's innocent.

His hilarious, dubious explanation? Sarah texted him first!

The father of 19-year-old Shawn Christy says that back in 2009, his son began receiving "ominous" text messages from an unknown number.

The person sending the texts dropped several hints about her identity, including that she's from Alaska and works in politics ... obviously, it was Sarah Palin.

Why would Palin contact some random guy in Pennsylvania? Shawn's dad couldn't explain that part, but they alerted the FBI about these mystery texts.

The bureau didn't investigate Sarah, instead turning on Shawn, gathering evidence against him to secure the restraining order that he's still under.

Shawn's dad says they've spent thousands fighting the protective order to no avail and have since been forced to declare bankruptcy. Really, guys?

Why do you need the order lifted? Just don't go near Sarah Palin. Is that so hard? Besides, Sarah would just Facebook you anyway. Texts? Come on.

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Charlie Sheen Bombshell: Possible Michelle McGee Banging!

Given his history of drug use and shady sex, it would take a serious bombshell to surprise us when it comes to Charlie Sheen news.

Enter Michelle McGee!

The Mistress of the Year finalist was reportedly included in the entourage of loose women that spent a drunken 24 hours with the actor in Las Vegas this weekend, as TMZ reports she and Sheen's number-one porn star, Bree Olson, made out during Pauly Shore's comedy show at The Palms on Sunday.

Charlie Sheen may have been caught between Michelle McGee and Bree Olson this week. Literally!

McGee then showed up at Sheen's penthouse that night, arriving around 2 a.m. to a scene that included a lot of alcohol and naked bodies. It was a "trainwreck inside," sources say.

Still, Michelle hung out for a couple hours. No word if Sheen did the same... if you know what we disgustingly mean!

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Jenny McCarthy on Paul Krepelka: Blind Date Gone Well!

When Jenny McCarthy, who co-hosted ABC's Rockin New Year's Eve, kissed a man next to her in Times Square at midnight, some viewers thought a total stranger had received the shock of a lifetime.

But Paul Krepelka knew better. He had been dating Jim Carrey's ex for about four weeks at the time.

During an appearance on Ellen that will air today, McCarthy opened up about her new boyfriend.

"He was my 5th blind date," Jenny said. "I told everyone I know, 'Please, I can't pick them. As a friend, find me a man.' So the first blind dates were these really bizarre dudes that were like, 'Do you know Sharon Stone?' And I'm sitting on a date going, 'Well, I know of her. I've seen her in movies.' 'Well, you think you can get an autograph?' I'm like, 'Oh my god.'"

Krepelka is a sports agent who resides in Boston, meaning he and McCarthy have to make like Up in the Air and meet in both cities to "make it work," she says.

Has her six-year old son met Paul yet? No.

"Evan is on the strictest VIP meet and greet, which is like 6 months," McCarthy says. "I don't have guys meeting him on a cycle. That boy is very important to me."

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Kate Hudson: Pregnant! Matthew Bellamy: The Dad!

Well, that came out of nowhere. Kate Hudson is 14 weeks pregnant!

A source confirms to Us that she is carrying boyfriend Matthew Bellamy's baby, and that it wasn't exactly something they were trying for. Oops!

"It was not planned, but they are excited and embracing it," the source says.

Matthew Bellamy and Kate Hudson will soon be parents!

The actress, who has been dating the Muse frontman for nine months, is "stoked" for her 7-year-old son Ryder (with ex-husband Chris Robinson) to have a sibling.

"She is happy for Ryder to finally have a brother or sister," says the source.

Congratulations to the couple on the big news. This is the second least expected pregnancy story of the week after Owen Wilson and Jade Duell!

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Hello! John Travolta Introduces Baby Ben

After tragically losing teenage son Jett to a seizure in 2009, John Travolta and Kelly Preston welcomed a second son, Benjamin, in late November.

Unveiling the new addition to their family in Hello (as well as People), Travolta says the baby has given "the house a renewed spirit and purpose."

With all the negative press Travolta has received - Carrie Fisher saying he's gay and whatnot - it's just nice to see him posing with the happy family ...

That baby Ben sure is cute.

Given that Kelly Preston is pushing 50, welcoming baby Ben and having him be healthy and happy must feel like even more of a blessing for the family.

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Chely Wright Speaks on Death Threats, Reaction to Sexual Orientation

Chely Wright came out as a gay country artist in May 2010.

But while some critics may believe that announcement was publicity-driven, Wright says the result has been anything but positive for her career.

"I haven't talked about the negative," Wright said this week. "You won't hear me bitching and moaning on my Facebook about the hate mail I've gotten. My life has been threatened. I get nasty letters every day, 'I'm through with you Chely Wright, you're going to hell.'"

Has Wright received support from fellow singers? Only from Mary Chapin Carpenter, at least in public.

"They wouldn't want their fans to know they were LGBT friendly," the singer says of private messages other stars have offered. "There are also artist friends who I never heard from again. There are a lot of other people in the industry that I had a friendly email relationship with, or would occasionally text with, that I have not heard a word from."

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Miley Cyrus to Anchor Supernatural Thriller?

The movie offers continue to come in for Miley Cyrus.

First, her mother reportedly optioned the rights for a music video to be made into a feature-length film.

Now, the screenwriter behind Disturbia and Paranormal Activity 2 has said in a new interview that he hopes to work with Cyrus on "Wake," a big screen version of Lisa McMann's book series.

"It's sort of a vehicle for Miley Cyrus," Landon says. "She is looking to sort of get out of her cutesy Hannah Montana image... She wanted to do something a little edgier and a little darker, so we're making this movie hopefully... It's about a teenage girl who has a rare form of narcalepsy. When she's within a certain distance of someone sleeping, she passes out and goes into their dreams."

Landon says there's "definitely a spooky element to it."

Cyrus has made it clear she hopes to be taken seriously as a movie actress. She just finished filming LOL with Demi Moore and Ashley Greene.

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Jenelle Evans: Losing Her Baby FOREVER!!

Never overdramatic by any means, celebrity gossip tabloid OK! has determined that Jenelle Evans, star of Teen Mom 2, is about to be childless. FOREVER.

Teen Mom 2 just got underway, but Jenelle Evans is already creating drama. She was recently charged with breaking and entering and drug possession.

She’s already lost custody of her son, Jace, and she may NEVER be able get him back thanks to her troubled relationships and hard-partying lifestyle ...

TROUBLED TEEN MOM, TOO: You've got company, Amber Portwood.

Police say they found the Oak Island, N.C., resident with a bag of marijuana and a pipe in a vacant house on October 15, waiting for boyfriend Kieffer Delp.

Both were arrested, and the case is expected to go to court next month. Her fate could determine her future with Jace. Sadly, it's not her first legal woe.

In the past two years, she has also been arrested for trespassing and ran away from home (for long enough that missing person reports were filed). Yikes.

Maybe it's best if Jace lives with his grandparents for awhile ...

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Natalie Portman For Miss Dior: Ooh La La!

Natalie Portman's taking it all off ... as the new face of THE Parfums Christian Dior line, and specifically in a sexy new ad for Miss Dior Cherie.

Wearing just a black bow in her hair, the pregnant and engaged star gives a sexy look over her shoulder in her first cosmetics endorsement deal.

The ad appears to have been shot prior to the Black Swan and No Strings Attached star announced her pregnancy with Benjamin Millepied ...

MISS DIOR: We're pretty jealous of Mr. Dior right now, we can't lie.

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Olivia Munn Maxim Cover Labeled Disgusting, Pornographic

In a break from its typical cover shots, Maxim has placed a gorgeous woman at the center of its latest issue, one wearing very little clothing.

The beauty in question is actress Olivia Munn, who stars on the new NBC sitcom Perfect Couples. She poses for the publication in a cleavage-baring top and skimpy underwear that pretty much resembles every other cover the magazine has ever ran.

But try telling that to Dan Gainor, the vice president of Business and Culture at the Media Research Center. He says of this image: "It's disgusting. Maxim has moved their magazine from tawdry to full-on pornography."

Hmmm... let's hope Gainor never looks at these photos of Munn.

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Jewish Groups Refudiate Sarah Palin "Blood Libel" Remark

Sarah Palin's video response to the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords prompted a strong backlash from some members of America's Jewish community. Why?

The former Alaska Governor accused the media of manufacturing a "blood libel" that only incites the hatred and violence they condemn. Fair enough, except ...

"Blood libel" is a term apparently dating back to the Middle Ages, referring to a prejudice that Jewish people used Christian blood during religious rituals.

David Harris of the National Democratic Jewish Council said that instead of dialing down the rhetoric, Palin "chose to accuse others trying to sort out the meaning of this tragedy of somehow engaging in a 'blood libel' against her and others."

Harris called the repeated fiction of blood libels "directly responsible for the murder of so many Jews across centuries - and given that blood libels are so intertwined with deeply ingrained anti-Semitism around the globe, even today."

He wasn't alone in echoing this sentiment.

"The term 'blood libel' is not a synonym for 'false accusation,'" added Simon Greer of Jewish Funds for Justice. "It refers to a specific falsehood perpetuated by Christians about Jews for centuries" that sparked violence and discrimination.

"Unless someone has been accusing Ms. Palin of killing Christian babies and making matzoh from their blood, her use of the term is totally out of line."

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona, who was shot in the head (allegedly by Jared Lee Loughner) and remained in critical condition, is Jewish.

Criticism over her crosshairs map that infamously targeted Giffords during the 2010 elections prompted the comments by Sarah today (below).

Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League, was sure to note that "it was inappropriate at the outset to blame Sarah Palin and others for causing this tragedy or for being an accessory to murder."

"Palin has every right to defend herself and we agree with her that [our best tradition] is one of finding common ground despite our differences," he said.

"Still, we wish that Palin had not invoked the phrase 'blood libel' in reference to the actions of journalists in placing blame for the shooting on others."

"While the term 'blood libel' has become part of the English parlance to refer to someone being falsely accused, we wish that Palin had used another phrase, instead of one so fraught with pain in Jewish history."

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Bethenny Frankel to Pen New Book

Bethenny Frankel is more than just a motivational speaker. She's also a best-selling author.

Seriously, both those facts are, astoundingly, true.

The reality star has announced plans for yet another memoir, this one sounding even more inspiring than her past efforts. This is what Frankel had to brag say about the upcoming book:

"It's called A Place Of Yes and it's about getting what you want out of your life. It's about my experiences and how I handled them, like how people told me my first book would fail and it was a NYT bestseller for five months."

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Edward Furlong: Arrested, Broke as a Joke

Actor Edward Furlong was arrested yesterday for violating a domestic restraining order. Not only that, he's behind in child support ... and he's broke.

Ed told a judge this morning, "I'm out of money. I'm completely broke."

Furlong, 33, currently stars in the upcoming film The Green Hornet.

FOR LONG: Doesn't sound like Ed's troubles are going away soon.

A month behind in child support, Ed lamented that he has to pay 10 percent to his lawyer, 10 percent to his publicist and 10 percent to his manager.

Think about it. After that, he only has 70 percent of his earnings to blow on stuff other than his kid ... how the heck is he supposed to get by, man?

In his defense, sort of, Furlong says the judge never took this into account when ordering the child support his ex, Rachael Kneeland, requested.

She's requested that he up that sum and spousal support.

The judge didn't decide whether to modify the support agreement, so it remains as is for now. Things aren't looking so hot for Furlong in any case.

Furlong was taken into custody yesterday, after allegedly violating a restraining order by getting too close to Kneeland. Sounds like a fun situation.

Hey, at least he joined our celebrity mug shots gallery. That's got to count for something ... it's a pretty exclusive club. And an awesome one.

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Kim Kardashian Teases "Provocative" Super Bowl Ad

Due to her affinity for professional athletes, it should come as no surprise that Kim Kardashian

would be involved in the most widely-watched sports day of the year:

The giant-breasted red carpet poser will appear in an ad for Skechers ShapeUps at some point during the big game. She teased it as "provocative" this week, telling USA Today of the spot: "I break someone's heart - again."

In other Super Bowl commercial news: Faith Hill will star in an ad for Teleflora, while Danica Patrick and Jillian Michaels will both grace the screen as Go Daddy spokeswomen.

At some point on February 6, a football game might even be played.

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D.A. Won't Let Lindsay Lohan Rehab Fight Slide

By all accounts, and somewhat incredibly, Lindsay Lohan's rehab scuffle appears to be a victimless crime in which she did nothing wrong.

Nevertheless, the Riverside County D.A. won't let it slide.

The push to prove Lohan's probation was violated continue, as the D.A. wants further investigation into LiLo's alleged melee at Betty Ford.

Lindsay Lohan is out of rehab, but not out of the woods.

District Attorney-Elect Paul Zellerbach met with his lead investigator and prosecutor this morning to talk about Lindsay's altercation with Dawn Holland.

Here's why officials may be out to get Lindsay only to send a message:

1. Only the Beverly Hills judge in her DUI case can revoke probation.
2. Dawn herself has said she doesn't want Lohan prosecuted.
3. The dude who was with her that night says she was clean.

Just the same, the DA's office says it wants more info to decide whether to charge Lindsay and seems bent on pushing the matter further. Stay tuned.

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Brandi Favre Arrested in Meth Sting

Brandi Favre has found a way to avoid talking to the public about her brother's penis: she's been arrested as part of a meth lab bust in Mississippi.

The younger sibling of the (likely) retired quarterback was one of five people rounded up inside a condo where a cooking station was hidden, reports WLOX. The suspects were taken to a local medical center for decontamination before being thrown in jail.

Brandi Favre has run into legal trouble before. She's been arrested for shoplifting and unlawful use of a weapon.

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