Celebrity news
Battle of the 'Idol'
May 23, 2009
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Clay Aiken is no fan of Adam Lambert. The "American Idol" also-ran has blasted this season's runner-up on his website, mocking Lambert's rendition of "Ring of Fire" as "contrived," "awful," and "slightly frightening." Aiken also aimed his vitriol on "Idol" itself. He said the series has focused on "slick productions and polished contestants" rather than raw talent. Aiken lost out to Ruben Studdard in 2003. (AP)
Suspect enters plea
A man accused of murder in the shooting death of Dolla at a Los Angeles mall pleaded not guilty yesterday. Aubrey Berry, 23, remains jailed on $5 million bail after being arrested at Los Angeles International Airport hours after police say he shot and killed Dolla, in an upscale mall Monday. Berry's lawyer says the shooting was self-defense. (AP)Clinton sax auctioned
An alto sax signed and donated by Bill Clinton was one of the star lots at the Cinema Against AIDS benefit on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival, selling for $180,000. There was also keen bidding on two kisses from "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson, which raised $28,000 each. (AP)Boss to close stadium
Bruce Springsteen will close Giants Stadium. The rocker told fans at the nearby Izod Center that he and his "wrecking crew," the E Street Band, will be the final musical act before the stadium is demolished after the 2009 football season. Three shows are scheduled on Sept. 30, Oct. 2 and Oct. 3. (AP)
Tax charges dropped
Federal prosecutors dropped the remaining tax evasion conspiracy charge against two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves and his sister yesterday, clearing the Brazilian driver of all the charges that once threatened his career. Castroneves, 34, and his sister Katiucia, 35, were acquitted of other tax evasion charges by a jury April 17. His tax lawyer, Alan Miller, also was cleared of wrongdoing. The jury failed to agree on the conspiracy charge, resulting in a mistrial on that count. Yesterday prosecutors said they have decided not to pursue a retrial on that charge. (AP)
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