winehouse toxicology

No illegal drugs in Winehouse toxicology report

LONDON (Reuters) - Toxicology tests showed there was alcohol, but no illegal substances in British singer Amy Winehouse's system when she died last month aged 27, her spokesman said on Tuesday.
"Toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in Amy's system at the time of her death," a spokesman for Winehouse said. "Results indicate that alcohol was present but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death."
The soul singer, famed for her beehive hairstyle and erratic behavior on and off stage, was found dead at her London home on July 23. The Grammy-winning star behind acclaimed album "Back to Black" had a history of drug and alcohol abuse, and it was widely assumed that they played a part in her death.

steve jobs resigns

Apple's legendary co-founder and top ideas man Steve Jobs has resigned as chief executive in a move long expected after he began a dramatic fight with cancer.

In a written statement, Apple, the world's second most valuable company by market capitalization, announced that chief operating officer Tim Cook would replace Jobs as CEO, and said Jobs would become chairman of the board.

Jobs is seen as the heart and soul of Apple, with analysts and investors repeatedly expressing concern over how the Cupertino, California-based company will fare without the figure seen as its driving force.

News of Jobs' resignation helped boost shares in major competitor Samsung while other industry players also benefited with analysts seeing a window of opportunity for rivals of the trailblazing US firm.

Ben Flajnik new bachelor

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ben Flajnik's rose may have wilted at the hands of "Bachelorette" Ashley Hebert on the most recent season of the ABC reality show, but it looks like it will soon be Ben handing out the roses himself.
The 28-year old winemaker from Sonoma, Calif., has been tapped as the next "Bachelor," according to various reports on Wednesday.

hot sauce mom

A woman who admitted on the air to Dr. Phil McGraw that she disciplined her then 7-year-old son by forcing him to drink hot sauce has landed in hot water herself.
Jessica Beagley, a 36-year-old mother of six, was found guilty of one count of misdemeanor child abuse by an Alaska jury. She'll be sentenced on Monday (Aug. 29) and could face up to a year in prison.

Demi Lovato track

Demi Lovato wasn't kidding when she teased some star-studded collaborations for her comeback album Unbroken. On Tuesday, the Disney star revealed on her website that her upcoming set (due September 20) will include musical pairings with Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Jason Derülo, Dev and Iyaz.

christopher knight files for divorce

Christopher Knight Files For Divorce From Adrianne Curry

The Brady Bunch star Christopher Knight has filed for divorce from his reality TV star wife Adrianne Curry.

The couple separated in May and now Knight is keen to end the five-year union.

Frank Dileo dies

Michael Jackson's longtime manager, Frank DiLeo, was in the hospital the night the singer died in June, and on Tuesday night, he spoke up for the first time since Jackson's passing to refute some of the rumors circulating about the King of Pop.
DiLeo, who worked for Jackson from 1984-1989 and then was rehired by the singer earlier this year, appeared on "Larry King Live" to clarify stories about Jackson's alleged reluctance to perform 50 shows in London, speak about the singer's health and business acumen, and explain why Jackson has not been buried yet.

Cheney's resignation letter

WASHINGTON - Former Vice-President Dick Cheney says he had a secret resignation letter signed and stored in a safe for most of the Bush administration in case he became incapacitated.
Cheney says he signed the resignation letter in March 2001, just about two months after taking office. He says only President George W. Bush and one of the vice-president's staff members knew the letter existed.

Somali pirate life sentence

(CNN) -- Two Somali pirates involved in a botched effort to obtain ransom that ended with the murders of four U.S. citizens were sentenced to life in prison Monday.
The sentencing in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, was the first sentencing among 14 Somali pirates prosecuted for the deadly hijacking in February off the coast of Oman.