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Raptress Foxy Brown received some troubling news yesterday when her younger brother Gavin Marchand was sentenced to two and a half years in prison following his guilty plea on two counts of first degree identity theft back in August. Marchand, also well known as rapper "Pretty Boy Gav" was convicted of operating a credit card scam when the Brooklyn native purchased $8,000 from an Hermes store on Madison Ave in New York City. Gav was spotted by an undercover agent after he attempted to flee the store then led police on a breif police chase before the group were eventually arrested. The case also clears up charges where Marchand was accused of racking up a tab in the range of thousands of dollars at a New York City nightclub. During his sentence Gavin sat silently and didn't say a word when asked if he wanted to speak. According to sources Marchand will begin serving his sentence immediately. The 36 year old rapper made a name for himself as the sidkick to Fox then later as an original member of the Fox 5 group, that also included his younger sister. Similar to his sibling, Foxy has also witnessed her fair share of legal issues where at one point the rap diva spent one year incarcerated on New York City's infamous Rikers Island. The District Attorney handling the case against Gavin expressed the seriousness of the crime and others similar to it. "These criminal operations hurt consumers and businesses, and threaten the security of financial transactions" Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance told The New York Post. What did you think of Gavin's case? Tweet to us at @MTVRapFix or leave us a comment below. [url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/09/29/pretty-gav-foxy-browns-brother-sentenced-to-two-years/]View the full article[/url]

Lindsay Lohan attracted – what else? – a crowd of cameras and onlookers Wednesday night as she left a nightclub in Paris. The troubled actress, who wore a low-cut red dress with pockets, was seen leaving the club with a mystery man. The unidentified man donned a leather jacket, jeans a white t-shirt and held...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/lindsay-lohan-wears-little-red-dress-in-paris-photos/]View the full article[/url]

Isaiah Mustafa made a name for himself as the star of the Emmy-winning Old Spice ads, but as he’s quickly proving, he’s a lot more than just a guy with a good-looking guy with a killer body. Tonight, the 37-year-old will show off his acting skills in a two-part guest spot on Charlie’s Angels (8PM,...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/isaiah-mustafa-talks-charlies-angels-being-single-and-where-he-keeps-his-emmy/]View the full article[/url]

Jersey Shore girl Deena Nicole Cortese doesn’t need a nightclub to bust out a booty dance. While on the Tonight Show, host Jay Leno asked the “blast in a glass” to explain to him what “Jersey Turnpike” means. Deena did him one better and showed him! The self proclaimed meatball used The Office star Ed...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/deena-nicole-shows-ed-helms-jersey-turnpike-booty-dance-video/]View the full article[/url]

All the superheroes are joining forces on May 4, 2012, but until then Entertainment Weekly (on newsstands Sept. 30) has your first look of the comic book stars in their Avengers costumes. The film unites Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Chris Evans’ Captain America, Mark Ruffalo’s The Incredible Hulk, Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/first-look-avengers-cast-covers-entertainment-weekly/]View the full article[/url]

There’s no royal bundle of joy just yet for newlyweds Prince William and Kate Middleton, though that’s not stopping them from taking care of other kids around the United Kingdom. The royal couple gave some major support to The Royal Marsden Hospital at Belmont, Sutton on Thursday, as they attended the opening of the new...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-help-out-the-kids-photos/]View the full article[/url]

Demi Lovato added a bright splash of color to her wardrobe last night while out with friends in Los Angeles. The “Skyscraper” singer wore a short pink dress and signature black fedora to grab a bite to eat at Crave. She kept her head down though as she made her way through the sea of...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/demi-lovato-is-pretty-in-pink-photos/]View the full article[/url]

These two women are rarely mentioned in the same sentence, but somehow they managed to sport the same style within a few days of each other. Both Anna Faris and Lady Gaga stepped out in a black Moschino peplum dress. Gaga chose the LBD for her weekend in Las Vegas where she performed at the...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/lady-gaga-vs-anna-faris-peplum-dress-style-showdown-poll/]View the full article[/url]

Channing Tatum showed off his buff bod and biceps while filming his latest film, Magic Mike. Dressed in a black vest and velvet pants, he got into character as a male stripper on the Los Angeles set. The film is loosely based on Channing‘s stripping past and stars a few other hotties: Alex Pettyfer, Matt...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/because-hes-hot-channing-tatum-wears-leather-vest-on-magic-mike-set-photos/]View the full article[/url]

Hmm. Are Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel back together? Based on this latest set of photos, it would certainly appear that way. The former couple, who mutually split in March, was spotted in Vegas, where Justin was taking part in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. JT looked right for the part, wearing...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/jessica-biel-watches-justin-timberlake-play-golf-in-vegas-photos/]View the full article[/url]

Scarlett Johansson was the latest celebrity to allegedly have her phone hacked and nude pics leaked on the Internet. The actress, in so many words, addressed the nude photo scandal during an interview with CNN. When asked about the invasion of privacy, she responded, “Who doesn’t want to protect their own privacy? Just because you’re...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/scarlett-johansson-defends-her-right-to-privacy-following-nude-photo-scandal-video/]View the full article[/url]

[i]by Amy Wilkinson[/i] [url="http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/extremelyloudandincrediblyclose/"][img]http://moviesblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/extremely.jpg[/img][/url] Grab those tissues—the trailer for the heart wrenching "[url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/482668/moviemain.jhtml"]Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close[/url]," starring [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/82404/personmain.jhtml"]Tom Hanks[/url] and [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/8456/personmain.jhtml"]Sandra Bullock[/url], is here. Based on the 2005 novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" tells the story of precocious 9-year-old Oskar Schell. It's no spoiler to tell you Oskar's father (Hanks) dies in the 9/11 attacks, as the novel picks up two years after the tragic events. But this isn't a 9/11 story so much as a journey of recovery. When Oskar stumbles upon a mysterious key left behind by his father, it incites a city-wide scavenger hunt of sorts to find the key's lock. And along the way, Oskar meets a cast of characters carrying their own stories of loss and overcoming. Directed by Stephen Daldry, who brought us the feel-good "Billy Elliot" starring Jamie Bell, Daldry has once again discovered a burgeoning young talent in newcomer Thomas Horn. With his wide-eyed wonderment and earnest affect, it's clear from this tiny two-minute glimpse that Horn will inspire plenty of eyeball-dabbing throughout the film. As will Hanks, whose portrayal of Oskar's father is warm and endearing—everything a beloved dad should be. Co-starring Viola Davis, John Goodman and James Gandolfini, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" opens in limited release Christmas Day, going wide January 20. [i]Have you read "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"?[/i] [url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/09/29/extremely-loud-and-incredibly-close-trailer/]View the full article[/url]

AP - Courtney Love is ready to spill. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110929/ap_en_mu/us_books_courtney_love]View the full article[/url]

Filed under: [url="http://www.tmz.com/person/alberto-alvarez/"]Alberto Alvarez[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/person/michael-jackson/"]Michael Jackson[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/person/conrad-murray/"]Conrad Murray[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/conrad-murray-trial/"]Conrad Murray Trial[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/celebrity-justice/"]Celebrity Justice[/url] [b]Alberto Alvarez -- Michael Jackson's Security Guard Testifies[/b] Updated 9/29/11 at 8:48 AM [b][img]http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/assets/images/0929-alberto-alverez-side.jpg[/img]Michael Jackson[/b]'s security guard [b]Alberto Alvarez[/b] -- the man [url="http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/26/michael-jackson-the-911-call/"][b]who called 911[/b][/url] the morning MJ died -- just took the stand. * Alvarez said on the evening of June 24 -- the night before his death -- Michael was in a great mood. * After the rehearsal, Alvarez headed back to MJ's house to prepare for Michael's arrival and saw Dr. Murray's BMW parked in the driveway. [url="http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/29/people-vs-dr-conrad-murray-aeg-michael-jackson-manslaughter-bodyguard-alberto-alvarez/"]Permalink[/url] [url=http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/29/people-vs-dr-conrad-murray-aeg-michael-jackson-manslaughter-bodyguard-alberto-alvarez/]View the full article[/url]

In addition to obsessing over casting announcements, set photos and plot details, we cinephiles love nothing more than a good old fashioned debate over the best performances in film history and the actors who delivered them. This "Who Played It Best?" game has endless possibilities for inciting fun-filled arguments with friends, and it's even more fun when you can get the actors in question involved. When MTV News caught up with [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/379429/personmain.jhtml"]Jonah Hill[/url] recently to address the [url="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/09/28/jonah-hill-moneyball-awards-buzz/"]award buzz surrounding his role in "Moneyball[/url]," we decided to throw in a question about the best onscreen stoners since, you know, he and his "[url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/419725/moviemain.jhtml"]Moneyball[/url]" co-star [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/person/50260/personmain.jhtml"]Brad Pitt[/url] have both played them. Not to mention the fact that a few of the movies Hill has made involve and/or revolve around pot smokers. [url="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/09/29/jonah-hill-ponders-hollywoods-greatest-onscreen-stoners/"][img]http://mtv.mtvnimages.com/uri/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:696235?height=288&width=512[/img][/url] So who does Hill think played the better stoner, Pitt in "True Romance" or himself in "Knocked Up"? "I don't know, they're both great. What's funny is [James] Franco played a stoner in [url="http://www.mtv.com/movies/movie/330674/moviemain.jhtml"]"Pineapple Express"[/url] and I thought his was amazing. Brad in "True Romance" is pretty incredible, but Franco in 'Pineapple Express' I think is my favorite one." After thinking about it for a minute more, Hill changed his mind and decided to vote in favor of an old school classic and move Sean Penn's beloved character Jeff Spicoli from "Fast Times At Ridgemont High" to the top of the list. "Actually Spicoli is my favorite. Spicoli is the best stoner ever in a movie I think." [i]Do you agree with Hill's vote? Tell us in the comments or on [url="http://twitter.com/mtvmoviesblog"]Twitter[/url]![/i] [url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/09/29/jonah-hill-ponders-hollywoods-greatest-onscreen-stoners/]View the full article[/url]

Filed under: [url="http://www.tmz.com/person/conrad-murray/"]Conrad Murray[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/person/michael-jackson/"]Michael Jackson[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/conrad-murray-trial/"]Conrad Murray Trial[/url] More key witnesses are set to take the stand today in the [b]Dr. Conrad Murray[/b] manslaughter trial -- including [b]Michael Jackson[/b]'s bodyguard [b]Alberto Alvarez[/b], who claims Murray asked him to hide vials of medicine before calling 911 the day MJ died. Also taking the stand will be [b]Richard Senneff[/b] and [b]Martin Blount[/b] -- the medics who first arrived to the scene and believe Dr. Murray withheld vital information during the rush to save MJ's life. [url="http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/29/michael-jackson-manslaughter-trial-dr-conrad-murray-witnesses-livestream/"]Permalink[/url] [url=http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/29/michael-jackson-manslaughter-trial-dr-conrad-murray-witnesses-livestream/]View the full article[/url]

Filed under: [url="http://www.tmz.com/person/tyrese-gibson/"]Tyrese Gibson[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/music/"]Music[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/exclusive/"]Exclusive[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/celebrity-justice/"]Celebrity Justice[/url] [img]http://ll-media.tmz.com/2011/09/28/0928-tyrese-getty-ex.jpg[/img] You won't be hearing any [b][url="http://www.tmz.com/person/tyrese-gibson/"]Tyrese[/url] [/b]songs on the radio in Delaware in the near future ... because the singer's music has been banned from the biggest hip hop station in the state. TMZ spoke with Tony Quartarone -- the station owner at KISS 101.7 -- who tells us he's not upset with Tyrese because he took a stand against liquor stores ... instead, he claims the problem was the way the singer addressed his listeners. Quartarone says, "Tyrese was not [url="http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/28/tyrese-radio-station-liquor-store-delaware-kiis-fm-booted-kicked-out-station-manager/"][b]kicked off the air[/b][/url] for pointing out that liquor stores should not be located near schools ... I totally agree with that. But ... he proceeded to downgrade my audience by calling them 'homies.'" Quartarone says he felt the language was condescending -- and that's why he asked Tyrese to leave the building Monday morning. After Tyrese tweeted about the incident, Quartarone says he decided to ban Ty's music until he gets an apology. He probably won't get one -- Tyrese called in to "TMZ Live" yesterday and told us he simply didn't care if the station takes his music out of rotation. [url="http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/28/tyrese-gibson-radio-delaware-liquor-stores-schools-interview-banned/"]Permalink[/url] [url=http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/28/tyrese-gibson-radio-delaware-liquor-stores-schools-interview-banned/]View the full article[/url]

AP - NEEDTOBREATHE has a problem with preconceived notions. [url=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110929/ap_en_mu/us_music_needtobreathe]View the full article[/url]

Filed under: [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/wwe/"]WWE[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/tmzsports/"]TMZ Sports[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/celebrity-justice/"]Celebrity Justice[/url] [img]http://ll-media.tmz.com/2011/09/29/0929-samoan-anoai-bn-mug-credit.jpg[/img][b]WWE [/b]star [b]Jimmy Uso[/b] -- son of the great Stinkface-inflicting [b]Rikishi [/b]-- was arrested in Florida early this morning on suspicion of DUI ... TMZ has learned. Tampa Police tell TMZ, an officer observed Uso at approximately 3 a.m. driving the wrong way down a one-way street in a silver Mustang ... and pulled him over. According to the arrest report, Uso took a breathalyzer test that registered a blood alcohol level of .180 ... over twice the legal limit in Florida. Uso was arrested on the scene and is currently being held on $500 bond. Fun fact: Rikishi is [b]The Rock[/b]'s cousin -- which makes Uso ... Rock's second cousin? Genealogy is confusing. [url="http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/29/wwe-jimmy-uso-arrested-dui-rikishi-stinkface-the-rock/"]Permalink[/url] [url=http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/29/wwe-jimmy-uso-arrested-dui-rikishi-stinkface-the-rock/]View the full article[/url]

Filed under: [url="http://www.tmz.com/person/t-i/"]T.I.[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/celebrity-justice/"]Celebrity Justice[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/music/"]Music[/url] [img]http://media.tmz.com/2011/09/29/092911-ti-still.jpg[/img] [b]T.I.[/b] is a free man ... the rapper made a quiet exit from an Atlanta halfway house just after midnight this morning .. TMZ has learned. T.I. -- real name [b]Clifford Harris[/b] -- spent 10 months in federal prison for a probation violation after he was arrested in L.A. last year for drug charges. He was on probation for firearms charges. Unlike [url="http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/31/t-i-rapper-halfway-house-atlanta-check-in-prison-sentence-release-sentence-drug-possession-probation-gun-posession/"][b]his Aug. 31 release from federal prison[/b][/url], T.I. left the halfway house with no fanfare -- no tour bus, no documentary producers -- simply getting into a chauffeur-driven SUV and leaving. [url="http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/29/t-i-leaves-exits-halfway-house-atlanta-bureau-of-prisons-arm/"]Permalink[/url] [url=http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/29/t-i-leaves-exits-halfway-house-atlanta-bureau-of-prisons-arm/]View the full article[/url]

Filed under: [url="http://www.tmz.com/person/scarlett-johansson/"]Scarlett Johansson[/url], [url="http://www.tmz.com/category/celebrity-justice/"]Celebrity Justice[/url] [img]http://ll-media.tmz.com/2011/09/29/0-cgo5kirj-0-2vl3f1en.jpg[/img] [b]Scarlett Johansson[/b] is speaking out about the double-edged sword of fame -- claiming she's just as entitled to privacy as anyone else ... after nude pics of the actress leaked online earlier this month. In a CNN interview ... Scarlett says, "Who doesn't want to protect their own privacy? There are certain instances where you give a lot of yourself and finally you have to kind of put your foot down and say, 'Oh wait, I'm taking it back.' " Scarlett -- who [url="http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/14/scarlett-johansson-nude-photos-naked-butt-cell-phone-camera-self-shots-fbi-federal-bureau-of-investigation-reddit/#.ToSFPllCOuI"][b]asked the FBI [/b][/url]to track down the alleged hackers -- adds, "If [one's privacy] is sieged in someway, it feels unjust. It feels wrong." [url="http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/29/scarlett-johansson-nude-pictures-hacker-scandal-interview-privacy-fbi-investigation-cnn-video/"]Permalink[/url] [url=http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/29/scarlett-johansson-nude-pictures-hacker-scandal-interview-privacy-fbi-investigation-cnn-video/]View the full article[/url]

Most people nowadays — especially the brilliant Celebuzz readership — can name a celebrity with one quick glance of their face or even a single defining feature he or she might have. But can you pick out who’s who among Hollywood’s A-list simply from baby or childhood photos? Now that’s a challenge Celebuzz is happy...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/celebrity-childhood-photos-guess-who/]View the full article[/url]

Whether she’s stirring up drama on Gossip Girl or walking a red carpet, there’s few ladies in Hollywood at any age who can drop jaws like Elizabeth Hurley can. Liz brought all of her beauty and starpower to help a good cause on Wednesday night, as she came out to show her support of the...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/liz-hurley-looks-lovely-at-breast-cancer-awareness-event-photos/]View the full article[/url]

It’s the feud that doesn’t end: Angelina Jolie vs. Jennifer Aniston. Before the filming of 2005′s Mr. and Mrs. Smith these two Hollywood A-listers would’ve probably never crossed paths. Angelina was fresh off her blood-vile-wearing days and knee deep in her philanthropy, while Jen was wrapping up the 10th season of Friends and starting up a...Read more» [url=http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-09-29/angelina-jolie-vs-jennifer-aniston-photos/]View the full article[/url]

Givenchy Creative Director and fashion designer Riccardo Tisci has found himself aligned with two of hip-hop’s brightest stars after designing the elaborate cover for the joint album from megastars Kanye West and Jay-Z, Watch The Throne. The jet setting Italian has catapulted himself into rap infamy with the album design and has been having quite a banner year as well in his own industry. Jay-Z’s lifestyle blog Life + Times caught up with Tisci as he discussed vacations, his love of hip-hop and working with Hov and Yeezy. Tisci afforded himself a luxury few will ever see with a month-long vacation in the paradise of Ibiza. “I went to Ibiza. I was supposed to go to Turkey. But, I had so much fun in Ibiza that I decided to spend the entire month in there,” said Tisci. “I love music and I have lots of friends who DJ, and it’s one of the best places for music.” When approached by Kanye West to tackle the album cover, Tisci admitted to having some doubt and said that he wasn’t ready. A professed fan of hip-hop and the dynamic duo, Tisci delighted in his retelling of the project. “When they first asked me, I was really scared. And then, we began the discussions about movies, DJs, general things. So, I felt that the collaboration was necessary.” Perhaps Riccardo Tisci will need to watch his own fashion throne as Kanye West plans to unveil his S/S 12 womens wear collection at Paris Fashion Week this coming Saturday (October 1). Fans and fashion insiders have been speculating for months what the inventive producer and rapper will debut at the lavish affair. Could a clothing collaboration happen between Kanye West and Riccardo Tisci? Stay tuned. What did you think of Riccardo Tisci’s interview? Are you excited about Kanye’s new line? Tweet to us at @MTVRapFix or leave us a comment below. [url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/09/29/watch-the-throne-designer-riccardo-tisci-talks-kanye-west-jay-z/]View the full article[/url]