Sarah Trigger May Have Tried to Kill Jon Cryer

For years, we thought the only thing wrong with Two and a Half Men were the incredibly immature and unfunny quotes uttered on the sitcom each week.

Little did we know about the scandals plaguing its stars behind the scenes. While Charlie Sheen's struggle with alcohol, drugs and domestic abuse have been well-documented, they almost pale in comparison to the troubles facing Jon Cryer.

In May 2009, the actor's ex-wife, Sarah Trigger, was arrested on charges of felony child neglect. Reports indicated she had choked her and Cryer's eight-year old son.

Now, according to documents in the custody battle between the couple (obtained by TMZ), Trigger asked ex-boyfriend Eddie Sanchez to murder Cryer and her first estranged husband, David Dickey.

"Mr. Sanchez... said that it was [Sarah Trigger] who had contacted him on numerous occasions, stating that she wanted to see the pair [Cryer and Dickey] dead, and even asking Mr. Sanchez if he would kill the pair," the documents read.

The FBI launched an investigation into this matter last month, but would not comment on anything beyond that.

Vicki Greene, Trigger's lawyer, defended her client to TMZ:

"Sarah has not threatened anyone, especially Jon and those are statements that are refuted and she has evidence to show that Mr. Sanchez has already recanted those statements to her."

We'll follow up on this story and post those statements if they surface. For now, the situation is even scarier than the fact that so many people tune in to Two and a Half Men each week.

** UPDATE: TMZ now reports that a voicemail, allegedly left by Sanchez, was left on Trigger's mother's phone on January 22 and it stated that Sarah never asked him to kill anyone.

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Publicist Claims: Whitney Houston is Just Fine, Thanks

These days, Whitney Houston sounds like Britney Spears and looks like Courtney Love.

We wish this singer the best, but watch her sing in Australia. She's an absolute mess.

But that's actually not true, publicist Kristen Foster somehow claims. She told E! News yesterday:

"Whitney is in great health and having a terrific time on her tour and with her fans. There were over 9,000 people at her show in Brisbane, and there were over 12,000 at Acer Arena last night in Sydney. Her fans were dancing and singing along with her and Whitney appreciates their support."

But with Whitney stopping mid-song to take water breaks, and actually having back-up singers hit the high notes on "I Will Always Love You," many concert-goers have been anything but supportive.

One audience member told Asiancorrespondent.com that Houston "couldn't entertain a dead rat," which may be our favorite quote of the decade.

The Sydney Morning Herald tried to offer Whitney a few props, citing her "incoherence," but saying those in attendance eventually "warmed to her."

Sadly, at this point in her once-incredible career, this passes for high praise for Houston.

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Simon Monjack Responds to Brittany Murphy Autopsy, Attacks Press, Refuses to Shut Up

According to Brittany Murphy's recently-released autopsy, "multiple medications were present in the blood, with elevated levels of hydrocodone, acetaminophen, and chlorpheniramine."

Because these were prescription drugs, not illegal ones, attention-loving husband Simon Monjack says the report vindicates him.

"She never did anything that she was accused of!" Monjack told Us Weekly. "We never hid anything. And that's been the case with everything in our marriage. Maybe with her death, people will start to realize - yes, we had a lot of prescriptions around, but if you look at some of them, they date from 2001!"

Monjack - who has been accused of setting up a fake charity in his late wife's name in order to extort mourners - says he found "solace" in the autopsy and rejects the idea that Murphy's death could have been prevented.

"Any death could be prevented," he said. "It's a tragedy."

True. But this wasn't the case of someone getting hit by a drunken driver. Murphy's death has been ruled an "accident," but either Brittany, Simon or both were negligent in some manner when it came to the medication in her system.

In the end, Monjack wants people to leave him alone and "stop coming out with these ridiculous stories" about his relationship with the actress.

"Our marriage was dogged by these ridiculous rumors. Brittany's life was dogged by ridiculous rumors, and the truth always wins out," Simon said. "I hope people have the sense to really understand that everything was beautiful and wonderful in our relationship and so pure."

Just shut up for a few days, dude, and we'll be happy to never say a word about this tragedy again.

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Mezhgan Hussainy: Engaged to Simon Cowell!

Is the speculation over? Is Mezhgan Hussainy set to be Mrs. Simon Cowell?

Radar Online does not offer any direct quotes on the rumor, but the website says Hussainy herself told its vice president that she was engaged to the American Idol judge.

Earlier this week, during a simple, sweet, candid moment on the show, Ryan Seacrest asked Simon who he kept winking to in the audience and Cowell replied: "My girlfriend."

Says Simon's publicist, Max Clifford:

“They are very suited. She is someone who is independent and says what she thinks and feels, and he likes that. He's probably the happiest I have ever known him in the nine years I've been working with him."

Hussainy works as a make-up artist on American Idol. Assuming she really is engaged to Cowell, insiders say a wedding may take place in the very near future. We wish these two the best!

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Kim Kardashian Comes to Defense of Scott Disick

Kris Jenner doesn't seem to think Scott Disick is a good boyfriend because he's a lazy, aimless individual.

Celebrity gossip tabloids claim that Kourtney Kardashian and her baby's father barely even speak, faking their relationship for the camera.

So, what does Kim Kardashian think of her sister's man?

"He's always at home helping Kourtney," she says to Us Weekly in the latest issue. "[The baby] has for sure brought them closer... Scott is so attentive to him. Mason has contributed to Scott growing up a lot."

While not exactly offering effusive praise, Bruce Jenner seems to be a bigger fan of Scott than his wife at least. He tells the magazine:

"Scott is still a work in a progress, don't get me wrong. But he's coming through."

That's reflected above. Disick has learned from the Kardashians how to pretend as though a photographer just happened to catch you in the act of living your life. We're guessing he's also learned how to cash the check written out for this photo.

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John Mayer Swears: I'm Not an A--hole

He may use the most pejorative word possible when discussing African-Americans, and he may screw and tell, but John Mayer swears: he's not an a$$hole.

As he continues to try and make amends for his racist, homophobic interview with Playboy, the singer announced to the crowd at a NYC concert this week:

"I hate to come off like an a--hole ever, and thank you guys for believing that I am not an a--hole. Never, ever in my entire life did I ever think that it would be a good idea to be an a--hole. But you know what? There's plenty of a--holes who think the same thing, so I have to thank you."

What? Even when he tries to apologize, he sounds like a moron. Plus, John, we never said you were an a--hole. We said you were a douchebag.

Mayer added that "it's a clean me now, people, clean me."

He then Tweeted to fans that attended his show, citing the bad weathe: "MSG crowd, will you tweet me when you get home safe? It's bad out. Oh and HOLY SHNIKES. You were unreal tonight."

HOLY SHNIKES, indeed. Mayer is annoying.

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Karina Smirnoff Won't Be Dancing with the Stars

On Monday, ABC will announce the new cast of Dancing with the Stars. It will only be comprised of 11 celebrities, which means a few professionals won't return to the competition.

Foremost among them? Karina Smirnoff.

While the brunette beauty won't be seen on camera, she'll be "helping with choreography," a source told E! News. "It's just going to be behind the scenes."

Added another insider: "She's always been choreographing for the show. She's a big part of the result shows. She's like family there."

The family will shrink a bit in season ten, however, as Lacey Schwimmer and Jonathon Roberts also haven't been invited back. One of these sources said the decisions to axe long-time contributors "wasn't easy," but:

"Producers cut people based on the celebrities and who they'd be a good match with."

So far, the only set of breasts name to have been leaked as part of the new cast is Pamela Anderson. She ought to make for a bouncy, poorly-dressed competitor.

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Adam Lambert to Perform on American Idol

Adam Lambert will return to the American Idol stage this season.

A few hours after Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen performed for fans, Lambert Tweeted today:

"Yes, I have been booked on Idol! Can't reveal the date yet but it's a ways off... So excited. Kris and Allison were awesome last night."

They sure were. But Lambert's debut album sold the most copies of any season eight finalist and his appearance later this year is sure to draw huge ratings.

But which competitors will still be around to see him? Our money is on Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Didi Benami or Crystal Bowersox to walk away with the season nine crown. What do you think?

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British Politician Rats Out Robsten

We've seen supermarket tabloids claim Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were an item.

We've heard from Twilight Saga co-stars that have hinted there's a romance between this pair.

Earlier this week, Robert himself said he and Kristen were "together." But this is a first:

A British politician has ratted out the pair! Council member Nicolas Clark was in London pub Tuesday when he spotted Pattinson and Stewart getting cozy together. Then, the guy actually Tweeted about it:

"In The Marquis of Granby with Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart," he wrote, later adding: "From what I saw just a couple of kisses on lips. R+K were acting like a couple."

Is this really what we've come to? Politicians are using Twitter to publicize private moments between movie stars?!?

We're not sure how parliamentary procedure works, but can the citizens of England impeach this moron?

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Lauren Conrad: What's Her Best Hairstyle?

As celebrity fashion icons and trend-setters go, Lauren Conrad is extremely popular, especially among her younger fans. The girl can pretty much do no wrong.

Anything she wears looks great on her. Same goes for the former Hills star's hairstyles - as much as she mixes it up, it always seems to suit her perfectly.

Which of the 24-year-old's two looks below do you prefer, though?

After adapting her signature twist-front style into a pretty updo for a party in Hollywood, LC wore it long with bangs swept back in a headband in Florida.

Which is best? Check out these Lauren Conrad pictures and vote!

Which hairstyle looks best on Lauren Conrad?

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J-Woww: the Next Kim Kardashian?

One would think Jenni “J-Woww” Farley and Kim Kardashian could be like total BFFs, but they won't be collaborating on skanky fashion or Quik Trim anytime soon.

That’s because the Jersey Shore star completely upstaged the professional celebrity at the launch of her new Kardashians for Bebe line in New York February 16.

According to reports, throngs of J-Woww admirers, which apparently exist, couldn’t keep away from her, even asking if they could touch her gigantic fake boobs.

Imagine how that's gotta make Kim Kardashian feel.

So hurt was the future Mrs. Reggie Bush that she refused to pose for any pictures with J-Woww or let her backstage at her show that night. Oh, it is on, b!tches.

Somebody's jealous! [Photos: PacificCoastNewsOnline.com]

But are these two really that different? Or is Kim just seething because she and J-Woww have so much in common, and the guidette is stealing her thunder?

Think about it. Kim’s longtime boyfriend is NFL star Reggie Bush. J-Woww likes guys, “tall, completely jacked, steroids, like, multiple growth hormones." Yes.

One of our favorite Jersey Shore quotes right there.

Meanwhile, wherever Kim goes, Kourtney, Khloe or one of her 16 brothers or sisters are sure to follow, while J-Woww and the Jersey Shore cast are mad tight.

Maybe it's a stretch, but is J-Woww the next Kim? Can anybody really replace Kim in terms of achieving undisputed A-list status for no real reason? Tough call.

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Bachelor Shocker: Rozlyn Papa Sex Tape Leaked?

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Casey James and Andrew Garcia Lead Semifinal Parade of Men

We're glad we're not an American Idol contestant this season. Partly because we have an atrocious voice and would be laughed out of the competition.

But also because the judges seem more scatter-brained and confusing than ever: be original, they tell contestants, but not so original that you butcher a song. Be true to who you are, they add, but also mix it up and stand out.

For example: If you didn't like Tyler Grady's 70s schtick, panel, why did you select him for the semifinals?

With that complaint out of the way, we've ranked last night's set of live performances from best to worst:

1. Casey James: Yes, we're suckers for the Bryan Adams single "Heaven." But aside from his voice, we admired James for the classy way he handled the show's focus on Kara's fawning over him.
2. Andrew Garcia: Stop bringing up his great rendition of "Straight Up" from an earlier round, judges, and focus on each performance. We loved his arrangement on "Sugar We’re Going Down."
3. Todrick Hall: We're probably alone with this pick, but the guy took a major risk by re-working a Kelly Clarkson classic and he gets props for that.
4. Lee DeWyze: We had no idea he had this in him. Solid work on "Chasing Cars" and the official male dark horse.
5. John Park: Did he try to do much with a difficult song? Yes, but he wants to marry Shania Twain and the show could use someone with a sense of humor.
6. Alex Lambert: The judges actually did call this one perfectly. He has potential, but just needs to get more comfortable on stage.
7. Aaron Kelly: If he had waited a year or two to try out, could have been a front-runner. Decent performance of "Here Comes Goodbye."
8. Joe Munoz: We're just glad he didn't choose the popular Jason Mraz song everyone sings. Actually not bad, but a lack of stage presence and star power.
9. Jermaine Sellers: Over-singing alert! The guy just tries too hard on stage and it doesn't look natural.
10. Michael Lynche: We're huge fans of "Big Mike" as a person. Nice, sweet guy. But he simply lacks the vocal talent.
11. Tyler Grady: We never liked his 1970s look. Way too much of a gimmick.
12. Tim Urban: Actually worse than Lacey Brown the night before.

Browse through performance photo of the competitors from last night and let us know: Who was your favorite?

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Kristen Stewart: A Hairy Situation

A year ago, we asked readers to name Kristen Stewart's best look.

Is she the type of actress that looks best in full-on make-up mode? Or all natural? You can still weigh in on this question.

Now, we're back to follow up on the issue. While the Twilight Saga star might never smile in photos, she does occasionally change up her appearance. Such was the case over the last few weeks, when she showed up in public with dueling hairstyles. See for yourself:

We know Twilight fans are busy celebrating the admission by Robert Pattinson that he is "together" with Kristen, but please take a moment to respond to this poll question:

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