MICHAEL Jackson’s grieving mother insists Dr. Conrad Murray “killed” her son, despite the physician pleading not guilty to his involuntary manslaughter. Katherine Jackson watched as the medic — who was with Michael when he died last June — entered his plea at Los Angeles Superior Court Monday and later insisted he had lied to the judge. “He’s [...]

Not good.

Usher's latest CD was scheduled for release yesterday on Super Bowl Sunday, but it has now been pushed back to March 30!

Jive Records is refusing to release the new album until the singer signs with new management. His former manager AND mother Jonetta Patton are effing done professionally since late November 2009. Says a source:

"She walked away from the project because Usher had his girlfriend [and former Def Jam executive] Grace Miguel all in the mix. She [Jonetta] felt as though if she didn't end things when she did, it would permanently afec their personal relationship."

Sounds like Usher's mama has territorial issues with the other women in his life! Remember how ugly it got with his ex-wife Tameka?!

Usher's first single from his new album "Papers" hit the radio last September but it peaked at Number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100. Not his best.

Things could be looking up soon though because it's rumored that he is going to sign with AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips — Usher was at Phillips' table at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party.

Regardless we still don't buy that Usher is the next Michael Jackson!

[Image via Adriana M. Barraza / WENN.]

MICHAEL Jackson’s former physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter related to the King of Pop’s death last June. The count alleged Monday that Dr. Murray “did unlawfully, and without malice, kill Michael Joseph Jackson…in the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony; and in the commission of a lawful [...]

SHAMED Dr. Conrad Murray will reportedly plead not guilty to the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson. The physician is expected to voluntarily hand himself over to the authorities later today (Monday) but will deny any involvement in the late singer’s death. The late pop legend — who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 — was [...]

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives

TMZ.com: TMZ has just obtained a copy of the full L.A. County Coroner's report in the death of Michael Jackson -- which until now was under seal. The conclusion is clear ... Propofol killed the singer.According to the report, the manner of death is homicide ... Read more

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TMZ.com: Dr. Conrad Murray is on the move!!! These pics were shot literally minutes ago as the good doc prepares to face a judge today on an involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of Michael Jackson. Drive safely. ... Read more

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TMZ.com: Joe Jackson, Katherine Jackson, and members of their family will attend Dr. Conrad Murray's arraignment today at Airport Court in Los Angeles ... Joe's publicist tells TMZ.Two black Escalades and two other vehicles have just left the Jackson family ... Read more

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TMZ.com: Less than an hour ago ... before he's charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, Dr. Conrad Murray stopped by a coffee shop to read the paper ...and, we assume, get a cup of java. When you're being accused of contributing ... Read more

Did Brangelina's presence make the Saints win, or was it Kim Kardashian's tight end? Beyonce falls during a concert, Dr. Murray makes a creepy visit to Jacko's tomb, Carrie Prejean gets engaged. Monday gossip is done preserving its purity.

• It is a truth universally acknowledged that a nationally televised event watched by millions is in want of celebrities contriving photo ops. Kim Kardashian won the Super Attention-Seeking Bowl, since her giant butt (itself a national pastime) all but secured the win for boyfriend Reggie Bush's team. She wore a bizarrely shoulder-padded tweed blazer (I was going to say "Who wears a blazer to a football game?" but it looks like Brad Pitt did, too) and grabbed Reggie for an awkward post-game kiss. [fig.1] Brangelina also made an appearance, their first joint outing since the break-up rumor. They cheered for the Saints (since they are New Orleaners) and Maddox wore a charming hat. Unfortunately, since he was forced to sit next to his dad's Rasta beret and scraggly beard, they looked like a tired jazz ensemble playing for nickels on the subway. [DailyMail] [DailyMail]
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• Other Celebrity Bowl contenders: Tom Cruise playing "family man" with Suri, Katie, and son Connor. Hillary Swank looking coltish while cheering for the Saints. Ashton and Demi looking saintly while cheering for the Colts. J.Lo and Marc Anthony smiling graciously even though the Miami Dolphins, which they partially own, had a non-Super year. [Popeater] [DailyMail]
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• Late to the game: Carrie Prejean announced her engagement to St. Louis Rams star and Ken doll clone Kyle Boller, but since his team wasn't in the Super Bowl, and since she wasn't naked, it went mostly unnoticed. [E!]
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• Jersey Shore's cast has been ordered to stop digging the paydirt: Finally wising up to the guido/ettes' rapid acceleration towards overexposure, MTV is limiting their lucrative nightclub appearances to no more than two a week, all of which must be preapproved by producers. Should the orange ogres of the Garden State continue their reckless "pimping," they will be fined. Of course, if the fines are less than the appearance fees, then the cyclone of Snooki will not slow, which MTV must know, since it hired these people precisely for their shamelessness. [P6]
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• Page Six reports Conan O'Brien's Central Park West penthouse is "quietly being shopped around with a $35 million price tag." Add that to his $45 million severance package from NBC, and he's on a roll with the lucrative exits. [P6]
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• Dr. Conrad Murray visited Michael Jackson's tomb, which he probably thought would seem sympathetic heading into his involuntary manslaughter charge, when in fact it was just creepy. [TMZ]
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• "I'm very fragile," says Heidi Montag. "I'm not in a great place right now." We know. [People]
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• Performing in Brazil, Beyonce fell. It almost looks like part of the choreography, but this cellphone video makes me motion sick, so you'll have to assess it on your own.
• "And then it dawned on me that Italians have gone from Leonardo DaVinci to Sophia Loren to Snooki. What the [bleep] is that about?" Curb Your Enthusiasm's Susie Essman left out Donatella Versace and Victoria Gotti. Then again: Monica Bellucci. It's a wash. [P6]
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• Charlie Sheen will be charged with felony menacing today for his Christmas switchblade attack on wife Brooke Mueller, but he might take a plea deal if the D.A. lets him drop it to a misdemeanor. Is there anything left to say on this case, other than a shudder and prolonged sigh? [TMZ]
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• Michelle Trachtenberg tells a revenge story: Her teen nemesis brutalized her—"this one girl threw me down a flight of stairs, fractured my ribs, punched and fracture my nose"—but then, years later, they act like old friends and go to restaurants together despite Michelle's still-seething hatred? "We were coming out of a restaurant and there was a wall of like 20 paparazzi... I turned to her and was like, 'Oh, I'm sorry. I'm really famous. They need to take my picture. Sucks for you.'" Hollywood makes no sense. [P6]
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• Diddy didn't sleep for 78 hours. Shouldn't he be dead by now? [Twitter]

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives

TMZ.com: Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, will plead not guilty Monday morning when he is arraigned on involuntary manslaughter charges ... sources tell TMZ.We're told the plan is for Dr. Murray to arrive at the courthouse 20 - 30 minutes before the ... Read more