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Cindy Crawford Extortionist Turns Himself In

Edis Kayalar, who allegedly tried to extort $100,000 from Cindy Crawford has turned himself into police in Germany. He has been charged with one count of extortion in the U.S. If convicted, he could face up to two years in prison.

Burglary Trial Begins In Sarah Jessica Parker's Surrogate Case

One of the two Ohio police chiefs charged with trying to sell the personal belongings of the surrogate that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick used goes on trial this week.  Martin's Ferry Chief of Police Barry P. Carpenter is charged with burglary, receiving stolen property and tampering with evidence.

Guilty Plea In Balloon Boy Saga

On Friday, Balloon Boy's parents plead guilty.  Which really, wasn't any big surprise once his mom confessed.  What is more surprising is that they ever thought they would get away with it in the first place.

Get Ready To Lose Your Breakfast: Jon Gosselin Sex Tape Rumors are Rampant

Well kids, it was bound to happen: The Enquirer is reporting that there's a sex tape of Jon Gosselin floating around.  That excites me so much that my clitoris just shrunk inside my body in horror and I may never see it again.  Thanks Jon, you take douchebag to a whole. new. level.

Jennifer Lopez Suing to Stop Release Of Sex Tape

Jennifer Lopez has filed a lawsuit to stop first husband (was that 4 husbands ago? 5? I've lost count) Ojani Noa, from releasing a sex tape they made on their honeymoon.  The lawsuit is for $10 million and claims he violated a confidentiality agreement.

David Letterman Suspect Seeks To Have Charges Dismissed

The guy accused of extorting David Letterman, Robert Joel "Joe" Halderman, is asking for the charges to dismissed.  His big excuse, "there was no extortion. This was a commercial transaction, nothing more. [Letterman's] celebrity is why we are here today," his lawyer, Gerald Shargel, said.

Levi Johnston to File for Joint Custody

It is nasty custody fight week here on Mamapop.  Yesterday, Levi Johnston, baby daddy to Sarah Palin's grandson and current Playgirl centerfold, indicated he is planning on filing for joint custody of his baby with Bristol Palin, Tripp.

Sandra Bullock and Jesse James In Messy Custody Fight

Sandra Bullock and her husband, Jesse James, of Monster Garage fame, are battling with his ex-wife over custody of his 5-year-old daughter, Sunny Lee James.  He was granted custody when Sunny's mom, former adult film actress Janine Lindemulder, was imprisoned for tax evasion earlier this year.  She's out, and wants visitation.

Rihanna's Good Morning America Interview: Part II

In case you missed it this morning, the second part of what's aired on GMA the past two days, after the jump.

Rihanna's Good Morning America Interview: Going Back To Brown Wasn't Right

Finally, Rihanna has spoken out about her abuse at the hands of Chris Brown, saying, among other things, she was embarrassed that she'd fallen in love with someone like him, and wishes she hadn't gone back to him after the assault. Video after the jump.

The Famous Faces of Domestic Abuse

The Internet is abuzz this week with news of Rhianna's 20/20 and Good Morning America interviews (Jodi also wrote about Rhianna speaking out about her domestic violence experience here), the ones she's giving in conjunction with the release of her new album, Rated R. Now, on the eve of those media appearances, a few additional people are speaking out about what specifically happened to Rhianna and about domestic violence in general.

Ex-Miss California Carrie Prejean's Lawsuit Settled

Carrie Prejean sued the Miss USA Organization.  The Miss USA Organization sued Carrie Prejean.  A joint statement released earlier this week said Prejean and the organizers of the pageant reached a confidential settlement on the lawsuits.  Too bad.  I so wanted Carrie's 15 minutes of fame to continue.  

Rihanna Speaking Out About Assault

 Rihanna is finally speaking out about her assault by Chris Brown.  She is on the cover of this month's Glamour magazine as Glamour's 2009 Woman of the Year and will also be on Good Morning America and 20/20 this week.  I'm so glad she is not letting Chris Brown have the final word.

Jon Gosselin Confesses His Sin In Temple

Um, who is Jewish?  Aren't the Gosselins Christian Evangelists?  Why is Jon consulting with celebrity Rabbi Shmuley Boteachand and confessing his sins at New York City's West Side Jewish Center?  

Nicole Richie Gets Restraining Orders Against Two Paparazzi

Two paparazzi have been temporarily ordered to stay 100 yards away from Nicole Richie and her children.  As a mom, I cannot imagine having to get a restraining order to protect my children, who are babies.  One of which is 6 weeks old, and the other is 21 months. 

Jon Gosselin Wants Protection For Children In Reality Shows: Really?

I've discussed before how children in reality shows aren't really protected because child labor laws don't apply.  Kate Gosselin's brother and sister in law were on CBS' The Early Show earlier in the week with fame whore, oh I'm sorry, "child welfare advocate" Gloria Allred discussing this issue.  Clip is after the jump.

Courtney Love's Twitter Lawsuit Rolls On

Courtney Love's motion to dismiss her Twitter defamation lawsuit was denied earlier this week.  You remember this one right?