Independent People
No one enjoys freedom more than celebrities -- as you can see by this group of newly single celebs who'll be setting off Fourth of July fireworks all by their lonesome. 
Filed under: Dirty Divorces, Photo Galleries
Inside Neverland Ranch
Far from the lavish zoo/theme park/mansion it once was, Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch is now a barren, forgotten property that was once fit for a King of Pop. 
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Photo Galleries
MJ's Animals Won't Flock Back to Neverland
If Neverland Ranch is turned into a memorial site for Michael Jackson, don't expect MJ's once beloved animals to make a triumphant return.
We spoke to Tippi Hedren -- who runs the Shambala Preserve in California where MJ's former tigers (Thriller and Sabu) live -- and she said, "The animals will not be going back ... they're staying with me at the sanctuary."
We also talked to Freddie Hancock -- the owner of the Voices of the Wild Foundation in Arizona which houses MJ's giraffes, birds and reptiles -- and she told us, "These animals have become a part of our lives as they were a part of Michael's ... [the return to Neverland] would depend on a variety of circumstances."
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Critters, Photo Galleries
Michael Jackson's Last Art Purchase
Michael Jackson bought some pretty expensive art two weeks before he died.
On June 11, Jackson purchased a picture of the Wicked Witch of the West, a painting called "The Donut Queen," and a painting called "Play Ball." The artist for all three works was Nelson De La Nuez. Jackson plunked down $13,000 for the three items, which were delivered to his home on June 15.
We're told Jackson was "obsessed" with the Wicked Witch painting.
Here's the weirdest part. Someone from AEG handled the money side of the transaction. We have the bank wire -- AEG dealt directly with the art seller.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Photo Galleries
Michael Jackson Concert Rehearsal
Just two days before he died, Michael Jackson practiced his moves during a rehearsal at Staples Center in L.A. for the London concerts.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Photo Galleries
Michael Jackson -- Rare Family Photos
Over 20 never-before-seen pictures of Michael Jackson have emerged showing him as he lived his everyday life.
From birthday to costume parties, these pictures show a candid, unmasked, genuinely happy Michael as he interacts with his children, employees and friends.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Photo Galleries
Jackson's Last Place of Residence
Michael Jackson was living in this Holmby Hills Mansion with his three children at the time of his death.
Jackson was renting the luxury home for $100,000 a month.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Photo Galleries
Jackson Gems Go Sky-High at Auction
Michael Jackson's death is already bringin' in the dough.
In the first auction since the pop star passed away, the 21 pieces of Jackson memorabilia up for sale got some mind-blowing bids at Julien's Auctions in Las Vegas.
Check out some of the top sales:
- Victory tour shirt: estimate $1000-1500... sold for 42k
- Jackson 5 signed album: estimate $400-600... sold for 27k
- Original painting of Mickey Mouse: estimate $1000-1500... sold for 20k
- Original drawing of a boy: estimate $1500-2000... sold for 16k
- Handwritten note to "Greg": estimate $200-300... sold for 15k
See Also
Jackson's Stuff Hits the Auction Block
Michael's Estate May Turn Around
Jackson Allegedly Racked Up Huge Rx Bills
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Photo Galleries
Jackson's Stuff Hits the Auction Block
Less than a day after the King of Pop's unexpected exit, a bunch of his stuff is going up for auction -- and it's safe to say the items are suddenly worth a whole lot more. 
Julien's Auctions in Las Vegas is offering 21 items of Jackson's old stuff -- which actually belong to David Guest -- in a sale that was scheduled well before his death.
Some of Jackson's goods up for grabs:
- signed self portrait
- cardboard painting of Mickey Mouse by Michael
- costume shirt from Jacko's "Victory" tour in '84
- handwritten letter to "Greg" thanking him his "boyish spirit"
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Photo Galleries
Fans Pay Their Respects at MJ's First Home
Millions of Michael Jackson fans around the planet mourned his death yesterday -- including those who paid their respects to the King of Pop outside of his first home in Gary, Indiana. 
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Photo Galleries
Lil Wayne -- Arresting Cops were Dirty Dogs
Lil Wayne's lawyer went to court today ... ready to pull the trigger on the "bad dog" defense!
Weezy was busted in January 2008 at a border checkpoint in Arizona, where authorities found cocaine, ecstasy and a handgun on his tour bus. Wayne's lawyer told the judge he thinks the drug-sniffing dogs used in the bust may not have been reliable because they weren't adequately trained.
Why, you ask, does that matter? Well Mr. Wayne's lawyer seems to think if the dogs weren't reliable, the resulting search was illegal and the drugs shouldn't be used as evidence. Tough argument -- the dogs found coke.
The judge has yet to rule on whether Wayne's lawyer can probe into how the dogs were trained.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music, Photo Galleries
TMZ's Foot Fetish Contest -- WINNER!
The tribe has spoken and Ana's Top Shelf Toes are the clear winner of the $250 Foot Fetish prize! Thanks to Ana -- these little orange tootsies will be forever burned into our memory. 
**This week's contest is 21st Birthdays!!! So email us pics of your birthday debauchery for your chance to win the $250 prize -- along with some awesome secret gifts!
Filed under: Photo Galleries
TMZ's Foot Fetish Contest -- Final 5!
The Foot Fetish photos have been narrowed down to the final 5 -- errr final 4 in one case -- and now we need your help in picking which feetsies will go "wee wee wee" all the way to the bank!
Filed under: Photo Galleries
TMZ's Foot Fetish Contest -- The Finalists!
From fungus filled feet to perfectly painted toes, people really stepped up and sent in pics for our Foot Fetish Contest. We double dog dare you to look through the whole gallery! 
Filed under: Photo Galleries
Paternal Puzzlers
These guys are half-responsible for creating some of your favorite celebs -- now it's your job to guess which stars will be giving these fellas Father's Day gifts! 
Filed under: Photo Galleries
