- Yesterday afternoon the police were called to Mischa Barton's home to help with a "medical issue." Now a source says she's been placed under involuntary psychiatric hold.
The police say no paramedics were involved and her publicist added: "Police were involved due to Ms. Barton's celebrity status, to safely transfer her to medical treatment as per doctor's orders." She's allegedly being held under a 5150, like Britney Spears, and has been transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. [Perez Hilton, Access Hollywood]
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- While setting up for Madonna's concert in Marseille, France, yesterday a crane collapsed killing one crew member and injuring six others. The show has been cancelled and Madonna issued this statement: "I am devastated to have just received this tragic news. My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news." [AP, Perez Hilton]
- Tony Romo was photographed partying with Jessica Simpson's sister's ex, Ryan Cabrera. [Perez Hilton]
- Orlando Bloom's Los Angeles home was robbed last night while he was in New York. The thieves took jewelry that was worth roughly $500,000. Police say it doesn't look like "a typical burglary," whatever that means. [TMZ]
- Souces say Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, made many incriminating statements to the police on the Saturday after his death. They were surprised he spoke to them and by what he volunteered. Though some of the toxicology results aren't in yet, sources say it looks like the anesthesia Propofol was the primary cause of death. [TMZ]
- Michael Jackson's dermatologist, Arnold Klein, was forced to leave his first residency because he was selling prescription drugs to fellow students. [Perez Hilton]
- Pepsi is upset that footage of Michael Jackson's hair catching fire while shooting a Pepsi commercial was release yesterday. A spokeswoman said: "We don't know how the footage became available. Twenty-five years later, we'd question why anyone would want to share such frightening images. It was a terrifying event that we'll never forget. We were grateful for Michael's recovery and for the chance to continue working with him on a number of successful projects. As for Michael as an artist, his music helped us define a generation and, like everyone else, we're deeply saddened by his passing." [Perez Hilton]
- Michael Jackson recorded the song "A Place With No Name" but it was never released. It's unclear when it was recorded, but you can take a listen here: [TMZ]
- The band Geggy Tah has filed a lawsuit claiming that the song "All I Wanna Do (Feel Like Me)," which Pharrell produced, is a rip off of their song "Whoever You Are. [TMZ]
- Gerard Butler says of the rumors that he's dating Jennifer Aniston, "That is just annoying. People say I'm always dating so and so, and sometimes it's three people in one day. I'm trying to make movies, work hard and do my best. Then this kind of thing happens and people start to associate me more with that. It gets ridiculous." Being on the cover of Star with Jennifer Aniston isn't the worst thing that could happen to a guy with a new movie out. [People]
- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie celebrated Knox and Vivienne's first birthday on July 12 with a family party and two cakes the other kids helped bake. [People]
- A judge changed the terms of Pete Doherty's bail today so he can go out to dinner to celebrate his sister's graduation. Doherty, who is facing drunk driving charges, has a 7pm curfew but he'll be allowed to stay out until midnight for the family gathering. [The Daily Mail]
- Jon and Kate Gosselin played outside with their kids yesterday but didn't interact much. Later Kate hauled her luggage to the car, hugged the kids and drove off leaving Jon alone with the kids. [People]
- Ivanka Trump and New York Observer publisher Jared Kushner are engaged. She Tweeted: "I got engaged last night, Truly the happiest day of my life!!!" She has said previously that she's converting to Judaism for Jared. [People]
- Farrah Fawcett received her fourth Emmy nomination this morning as an executive producer of Farrah's Story, the documentary about her struggle with cancer. [People]
- As mentioned in Midweek Madness, Kate Jackson hired a team to clean out her home because it was filled with clutter, rat dropping, and moldy food. A man on the cleaning crew who met her believes she may be abusing prescription drugs again. She has a 13-year-old son. [Star]
- Jamie Waylett, who plays Vincent Crabbe in the Harry Potter films, plead guilty today to growing 10 cannabis plants at his mother's home in London. [Reuters]
- Ashton Kutcher ruptured his eardrum during the shooting of Five Killers in the Bahamas. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and has been released. [The Daily Express]
- Tom Cruise was spotted doing the "Single Ladies" dance at a Beyoncé concert in L.A. [People]
- BREAKING: Stedman Graham, Oprah's boyfriend, was spotted riding a bike outside her home in Hawaii. [TMZ]
- Mary Carey, of Celebrity Rehab fame announced that she's married Mario Monge, Jr. who she's only known for seven weeks. What will Dr. Drew say? [Perez Hilton]
- Christina Aguilera, who was recently named global spokeswoman for the World Hunger Relief organization filmed a PSA that will air in the fall. [Perez Hilton]
- Taylor Lautner says: "The day I finished Twilight, I came home and started bulking up. For New Moon, I'm 30 pounds heavier than I was in Twilight." He adds, "I grew out of a lot of my clothes. I went from a men's small to a men's large." [People]
- Julie Delphy said her dad gave her good parenting advice after the birth of her son Leo six months ago: "He's like, 'Don't protect him too much. Get him a little dirty. Leave him in the yard a little bit... He's a French dad, you know what I mean? He's like, 'Get them a little dirty so they protect themselves from germs.'" [People]