Posted Oct 28th 2009 1:19AM by TMZ Staff
Arnold Klein injected Michael Jackson with an intra-muscular drug labeled "I.M. Injection" 51 times in three months, this according to documents filed by Arnold Klein himself.
And one prominent L.A. dermatologist says "I.M. Injection" is commonly used as billing code for the narcotic Demerol.
In the documents, most of the procedures appear to be minor, such as acne treatments, lip treatments and Botox -- yet "I.M. Injection" appears over and over on Michael's bill -- sometimes several times a day. The I.M. Injections correspond to the dates of the minor treatments.
In one particular case, Jackson went to Klein on April 23rd and received three "I.M. Injections" -- at $60 a pop.
Then, remarkably two days later -- on a Saturday -- Jackson went to Klein's office and got 4 more I.M. Injections to facilitate an injection of the smallest possible dose of Restylane -- a popular wrinkle-filler.
According to the docs, Arnie Klein -- Jackson's self-described good friend -- charged Jackson $7500 for the weekend visit.
Jackson's three month bill -- $48,522.89.
Posted Oct 28th 2009 12:08AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Michael Jackson was involved in negotiations to buy a $38 million 15 bedroom, 16.5 bath Bel Air mansion just before he died -- and the deal was 7 years in the making.
Sources connected to the situation tell us MJ fell in love with the 18,020 square foot estate back in 2001 and actually entered into escrow -- but the deal fell through because Jackson ultimately couldn't afford the place.
But recently, Michael was trying to work out a new deal with the owners, in the hopes of coming into enough cash to score the place after his "This Is It" concert series in England.
A source tells TMZ: "Jackson brought his kids to see the house and they fell in love with it ... They begged him to buy it."
The kids' favorite part? We're told they were all fired up about a secluded area under the house which was nicknamed the "Bat Cave."
Sources say Jackson had hoped to use the land to recreate as much of Neverland as he legally could, but as we all know ... he never got the chance.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Oct 28th 2009 12:05AM by TMZ Staff
Being broke usually means it's time to make sacrifices, but not for Michael Madsen -- dude declared bankruptcy, then allegedly racked up $80,000 in unpaid rent on a mansion ... and now faces eviction.
According to docs filed last Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the owner of Michael's luxury Malibu home claims the "Kill Bill" actor skipped out on his $20,000/month rent four months in a row ... and now owes $80,000.
If he doesn't pay up, Michael could be homeless -- according to the docs, the owner intends to evict him if the debt isn't covered.
It's unclear how Michael planned to pay his rent since he filed docs for bankruptcy back in June, which say his net monthly income was $-3,392.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Oct 28th 2009 12:04AM by TMZ Staff
Shocking news: There's big trouble on the set of "The Brian McKnight Show."
Even more shocking news: Brian McKnight has a talk show?
According to the California Labor Board, more than 20 employees have filed non-payment complaints against the McKnight show -- totaling $86,300.
But Brian's people intend to pay -- telling us there "was mismanagement in the beginning and since then we have gotten new investors and the show is continuing."
So don't touch that dial!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Exclusives
Posted Oct 28th 2009 12:03AM by TMZ Staff
Lakers center Andrew Bynum bought himself a special present earlier this month just in time for his birthday -- a $50,000 tricked out Chevy Camaro modeled after the character Bumblebee from "Transformers."
We're told Andrew -- who turned 22 yesterday -- walked into Felix Chevrolet-Cadillac in Los Angeles and bought the Camaro 2SS V8 with all the trimmings, including a special customized body kit and yellow paint job with black racing stripes ... just like Shia LaBeouf's BFF Bumblebee in the Transformers movie.
But Andrew wasn't feeling Bumblebee's silver rims -- we hear he sprung for a set of shiny new black ones instead.
Filed under: Ride Me
Posted Oct 28th 2009 12:02AM by TMZ Staff
Little Mackenzie Rosman is best known for playing adorable Ruthie Camden on the TV show "7th Heaven." Guess what she looks like now!
Filed under: TV, Beauty, 'Memba Them?!
Posted Oct 28th 2009 12:00AM by TMZ Staff
Here's blonde bombshells Kelly Osbourne and her borefriend Luke Worrall in L.A. on Monday (left) -- and the evil kids from the film "Village of the Damned (right)."
Creepy.
We're just sayin'.
Filed under: We're Just Sayin'
Posted Oct 27th 2009 7:30PM by TMZ Staff
Dr. Arnold Klein -- one of Michael Jackson's closest friends and longtime doctor -- has filed a creditors claim against Michael Jackson's estate.
Astonishingly, in the document obtained by TMZ, Klein claims to have performed 179 procedures on the singer in the three months prior to his death.
Klein claims the Jackson estate owes him $48,522.89 for services performed between March 23 2009 through June 22 2009 -- just three days before Jackson's death.
The procedures are listed in the documents as:
- botox under eye
- botox eyes
- I.M. injection
- fine line needl
- restylane
- latanoprost
- acne surgery
- botox forehead
- latisse
- intralesnl
- sunscreen
- nutritic lips
UPDATE
Dr. Klein's attorney Bradley Boyer just issued the following statement:
"Any and all treatment Arnold Klein provided to Michael Jackson was reasonable, appropriate, and medically necessary. The document filed today is a normal part of the probate process."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Oct 27th 2009 6:56PM by TMZ Staff
One of Jamie McCourt's lawyers has issued a stern warning to her estranged husband Frank -- if the L.A. Dodgers owner doesn't play ball, "a lot will come out about the kind of person Frank McCourt is."
The lawyer, legendary Bert Fields, tells TMZ Frank and Jamie were in the middle of a "happy marriage" in 2004, when Jamie agreed to sign the Marital Property Agreements that Frank presented to her. Those agreements directly addressed ownership of the Dodgers, among other valuable assets.
Fields also tells us that while Frank now claims those Marital Property Agreements gave Frank sole ownership of the Dodgers, Jamie has an "unimpeachable witness" who will attest to the fact that Frank has repeatedly acknowledged Jamie's community property ownership of the team.
FYI -- Fields joins a legal team consisting of family law attorney Dennis Wasser, who has repped stars like Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg.
This is only day one of the official divorce battle ... it's gonna be one hell of a fight.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports
Posted Oct 27th 2009 6:50PM by TMZ Staff
Dr. Conrad Murray is blaming Michael Jackson and the fledgling economy on his inability to pay child support -- but the District Attorney of Clark County, Nevada ain't buying it.
In a response filed today to Dr. Murray's objection, the D.A. shot down Murray's claims -- saying, "Dr. Murray's inadequate child support payment history began before the events of June 25, 2009 [the day Michael Jackson died] and Dr. Murray has shown a pattern of failing to abide by child support orders."
Dr. Murray is due back in court on November 16, and the D.A. wants Murray to make a full disclosure of his finances before then.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Posted Oct 27th 2009 6:16PM by TMZ Staff
In Jamie McCourt's divorce documents filed against her husband Frank, she is challenging Frank's statement that he is the sole owner of the Dodgers -- claiming she's been bamboozled.
In the docs, Jamie says they faced a "myriad of creditors" and for that reason certain assets were held solely by Frank -- notably the Dodgers.
Jamie says when she signed the agreements giving away her rights to the Dodgers, she was not represented by legal counsel. Jamie demands that the court declare "that any purported capital Marital Property Agreements are null, void, and unenforceable."
Furthermore, Jamie says the homes she and Frank had were held by her solely -- not as community property.
In the docs, Jamie also adds, "Frank and I always considered the real estate to be our property -- just like the Dodgers."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports, Dirty Divorces
Posted Oct 27th 2009 5:46PM by TMZ Staff
Frank McCourt -- owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers -- is heading to divorce court courtesy of his wife Jamie.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE DOCUMENTS
TMZ has obtained legal docs in which Jamie McCourt has officially petitioned to end her marriage of 30 years, citing "irreconcilable differences."
In the documents, which exceeds 100 pages, Jamie mentions one hefty community asset -- the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"There are substantial community and quasi-community assets and obligations of the parties, including but not limited to the Dodgers' baseball team, the Dodger organization, and the property surrounding Dodger Stadium and Chavez Ravine."
In the documents, Jamie demands her job back as CEO and Vice-Chairman of the Dodgers ... as well as the huge set of perks and benefits that go with owning the squad.
Here are the benefits Jamie is requesting:
- travel by private jet
- 5 star hotel accommodations
- travel expenses - Unlimited
- business dinners 5 nights per week
- business lunches 5 days per week
- parking spots at Dodger Stadium
- flowers in the office
- making Dodger Legends available for events without charge
- provision of Dodger autographed items as requested for use in business and charitable activities
- hair and makeup for Dodger events
- access to team doctors for McCourt family members
- access to the owner's suite for Dodger home games and non-baseball events at the stadium
- Tickets to All-Star games and playoff games -- even if the Dodgers aren't playing
- a pass to all National League games
Then there's this: Jamie lists her monthly living expenses at $488,928 -- THAT'S PER MONTH!!!!!!!!
Of those expenses, $333,000 goes towards her residence and vacation homes.
In the documents, Jamie claims the McCourt estate is valued in excess of $1 BILLION.
Jamie lists the date of separation as July 6, 2009.
We're updating minute-by-minute -- so keep refreshing.
Story developing...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports, Dirty Divorces
Posted Oct 27th 2009 5:42PM by TMZ Staff
Attention single ladies -- Corey Feldman is about to be on the market.
TMZ has learned Susie Feldman has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple, who appeared on a reality show with Corey Haim, was married seven years and they have a five-year-old son together.
Susie is seeking full custody and wants Corey to pay for her attorney's fees as well as spousal support.
Filed under: Dirty Divorces
