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The woman considered to be a suspect in the shooting death of Scott Ruffalo is claiming he died while playing Russian Roulette.

Shaha Adham, 26, turned herself in Monday after a warrant for her arrest had been issued.

Police knew Shaha and ‘person of interest’ Brian Scofield, 29, were there that night because they were on surveillance video at the condominium.

Adham’s attorney, Ronald Richards, says that his client is innocent and that Scott was under the influence of cocaine when the incident happened. He also claims Scott was a frequent user of the drug and liked to play with firearms while loaded.

Richards said,

“We expect the coroners report to show the shooting was a result of the victim’s chronic playing of Russian Roulette and his dangerous playing with firearms while under the use of controlled substances.”

“My client was a good friend of the victim and is very sad for the loss of his family. However, she played no role whatsoever in his accidental death.”

He added that Adham was there when Scott supposedly shot himself.

“I can confirm that my client was present when Mr. Ruffalo shot himself. She was picking up some keys.”

The investigation is ongoing.

I am very suspicious about this story being as she was supposedly there, and witnessed a horrifying event, but yet failed to go to police or call 911 immediately after? Or even days later..?

Hmm..something’s fishy.

[UPDATE: Shaha has been cleared as a suspect. Although she fled the scene, police believe it was because she was traumatized. Her attorney stated, "There will be no criminal filing at this time regarding this matter, and Shaha Mishaal Adham will hopefully rebuild her tarnished reputation."]

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Scott Ruffalo, brother of actor Mark Ruffalo, died last night after a week in the hospital.

He had been shot in the head in his Beverly Hills condo on December 1st.

Shaha Mishaal Adham, 26, turned herself in once police issued a warrant for her arrest. She was being held on attempted murder - but that will be updated to murder.

Another person of interest, the suspect’s friend, Brian Burton Scofield, 29, arrived at the police station with Shaha and was booked on an unrelated misdemeanor warrant.

Scott Ruffalo was married to Luzelena Ruffino and was a well known hairdresser. He had worked in prestigious salons in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills for nearly 20 years.

He was only 39.

Our thoughts are with Mark and Scott’s family and friends at this time.

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“What else can I say? I just wake up each day in a slightly different place – grief is like a moving river…It’s a strange thing to say, because I’m at heart an optimistic person, but I would say in some ways it just gets worse. It’s just that the more time that passes, the more you miss someone. In some ways it gets worse.”

- Michelle Williams on grief and missing Heath Ledger.

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Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 66.

Crichton, a best selling author, is best known for his novels “Jurassic Park” and “Disclosure.”  He also created the hit television series, “ER.”

His publicist released this statement,

“While the world knew him as a great story teller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us — and entertained us all while doing so — his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes. He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget.

Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand.

He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves behind the greatest gifts of a thirst for knowledge, the desire to understand, and the wisdom to use our minds to better our world.

Michael’s family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time.”

Details on a private service are not available and will not be released to the public.

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In tragic news, Def Jam Executive Vice President Shakir Stewart killed himself Saturday in Atlanta. He was only 34 years old.

His body was discovered in a bathroom in his home around 4 p.m. with a self inflicted gunshot wound.

Stewart’s fiancée, Michelle Rivers and Shakir’s family released this joint statement:

“We would like to thank Shakir’s friends for the tremendous outpouring of love and support we have received during this difficult time. It has helped us to cope with our overwhelming grief and sadness. It is difficult to express or explain in words what led to the tragic occurrence on Saturday. Over the past several weeks, Shakir’s behavior was inconsistent with the man we all know and love. As much as we all tried to help him, Shakir was in deep pain and largely suffering in silence. Please remember Shakir for who he was … a wonderful father, partner, son and friend.”

Def Jam also released a statement:

“L.A. Reid and all of us at Island Def Jam Music Group are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague Shakir Stewart,” the statement reads. “Shakir was an amazing man, in every sense of the word. A truly incredible friend and father who was an inspiration to not only our artists and employees, but to his family and the many people who had the privilege of counting him as a friend. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family at this very difficult time.”

[MTV]

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The sad story of Jennifer Hudson’s family being murdered just keeps getting grimmer.

A white SUV was discovered by police on Chicago’s West Side, the Suburban is among the vehicles police have been searching for since the killings last Friday.

A young boy’s body was found inside. Police have not yet positively identified the body, but it is thought to be Julian King, Jennifer Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew.

Police have issued the following statement:

“At approximately 7:06 A.M. a 1994 White Chevrolet Suburban bearing Illinois license plate X584859 and identified in the Amber Alert was located at 1313 S. Kolin. A body was discovered inside the Suburban, in the rear seat of the vehicle. Identification of the body will be made by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office following their examination. The vehicle is being processed for evidence and the investigation remains on-going.”

Hudson put up $100,000 for the safe return of her nephew this weekend.

I glanced over Julian’s mother’s MySpace page this weekend and it is obvious that she and the suspect, William Balfour, were very, very close. She had photos of him, names him as her first best friend - only behind her mother, and in a questionnaire, says of all her friends, William is the one to ‘Most Likely Go to Jail’.

So sad.

[People]

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Devastating news out of Chicago; Jennifer Hudson’s mother, Darnell Donnerson, and brother, Jason, were found murdered earlier today.

Their bodies were discovered around 2:45pm at the home of Donnerson by a cousin who lives nearby.

They had both been shot to death and were not alive when help arrived.

UPDATE:

A 7-year-old boy is missing as well, and an Amber Alert has been issued in this case. Police think they know who the suspect is and are asking for the public’s help in finding the man in question.

From ChicagoBreakingNews.com:

A Chicago police spokeswoman also said a 7-year-old boy was reported missing. Police identified him as Julian King (right), but they would not say whether he is a relative of the actress. He is 5-foot tall, weighs 135 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. An Amber Alert has been issued for the missing boy.

The police said that they are searching for a William Balfour as a suspect in the double homicide. They said he is considered to be armed and dangerous, and may be driving a white 1994 Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plate No. X584859 or a teal/green Chrysler Concord four-door with a left front headlight hanging out that is scratched all along its left side. The Chrysler is displaying temporary tags of 332K823.

Hopefully they will find the child alive and well. How tragic this whole story is.

Keep Jennifer in your thoughts today, and pray for Julian.

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Mr. Blackwell, world renowned for his annual worst-dressed list, has died at the age of 86.

He died Sunday of complications from an intestinal infection.

Richard Blackwell started critiquing celebrity fashion faux pas back in 1960. He was also a fashion designer who specialized in dresses.

Some of his past criticisms:

Madonna: “The Bare-Bottomed Bore of Babylon.”

Barbra Streisand: “She looks like a masculine Bride of Frankenstein.”

Christina Aguilera: “A dazzling singer who puts good taste through the wardrobe wringer.”

Meryl Streep: “She looks like a gypsy abandoned by a caravan.”

Sharon Stone: “An over-the-hill Cruella DeVille.”

Lindsay Lohan: “From adorable to deplorable.”

Patti Davis: “Packs all the glamour of an old, worn-out sneaker.”

Ann Margret: “A Hells Angel escapee who invaded the Ziegfeld Follies on a rainy night.”

Camilla Parker-Bowles: “The Duchess of Dowdy.”

Bjork: “She dances in the dark — and dresses there, too.”

Spears: “Her bra-topped collection of Madonna rejects are pure fashion overkill.”

[AP]

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Gidget Gein, former bassist of Marilyn Manson, was found dead in his home last Thursday from an apparent heroin overdose.

Gein, whose real name is Bradley Stewart, was fired from the band back in 1993 after recovering from another overdose. He was soon replaced by Twiggy Ramirez, who has also battled from substance abuse and has since been fired and rehired by the band.

Gein’s death has been ruled accidental.  He was 39 years old.

Like other MM band members, Gein got his name from a famous woman and a serial killer. (Gidget was derived after the Sally Field character, and Gein is after the notorious Ed Gein.)

He had recently completed rehab and just started a band called, People.

Manson himself once wrote about his friend in his 1998 autobiography, “The Long Hard Road Out of Hell.” He spoke about how it pained him to lose his very good friend to drugs.

“My entire message and everything I’d begun striving to be as a person ran in direct opposition to Brad. I wanted to be strong and independent, to think for myself and help other people think for themselves.”

Gein was also a renowned artist whose work was often displayed at local parties.

Olivia Newton Bundy, another former bandmate of Manson’s, wrote about his friend’s death on the LA Weekly website, “That totally sucks. But lessions [sic] should be learned from this. He lost a great gig due to drugs and now he’s lost his life. R.I.P.”

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Above: The ‘50 Eggs’ scene from Cool Hand Luke - one of the greatest movies of all time.

One of Hollywood’s greatest actors, Paul Newman, has died at the age of 83.

He was surrounded by friends and family at his Westport, Conn. home before losing his long battle with cancer.

Famed for his intense blue eyes, his love of car racing and one of the coolest demeanors ever to heat up the silver screen, Newman was nominated for Oscars ten times.

But perhaps his proudest accomplishment, besides his 50-year marriage to actress Joanne Woodward, was starting Newman’s Own, which since 1982 has made popcorn, spaghetti sauce, lemonade and salad dressing and has donated more than $250 million to charities selected by Newman himself.

Paul was Hollywood royalty, indeed.

You will be missed.

[People]