Quicklinks
Top Links
biographyby votesawardsNewsDeskmessage boardFilmographies
categorizedby typeby yearby ratingsby votesby TV series awards titles for saleby genre by keyword power search credited with tv scheduleBiographical
biography other works publicity contact photo gallery resume NewsDeskmessage boardExternal Links
official sites miscellaneous photographs sound clips video clipsNews for
Anna Nicole Smith More at IMDbPro »
2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000
1-20 of 244 articles from 2009 « Prev | Next »
Melissa George joins "Lie to Me"
7 hours ago | AfterEllen.com | See recent AfterEllen.com news »
I was hoping Melissa George would find more work after getting the boot from Grey's Anatomy, but I guess I was looking for something a little more than this. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Melissa will join the cast of Lie to Me as "an Anna Nicole Smith-type."
Melissa will play Clara Martin, "the sassy wife of an older billionaire who has been murdered" who takes control of his empire. As Michael Ausiello notes, "she's kinda nuts."
If anything, this will probably be a fun part to play, but I'd also love to see Melissa do something a little more bad ass. However, we can hold out hope she'll share a scene with Lie to Me's Zoe Landau, aka Jennifer Beals. But with Clara not showing up till the 11th episode of the second season's 13, she might not have that much screen time.
Will you be watching for »
- Trish Bendix
Exclusive: 'Grey's' star jumps to 'Lie to Me'
9 November 2009 3:24 PM, PST | EW - Ausiello Files | See recent EW.com - The Ausiello Files news »
Mer's self-injuring Grey's Anatomy Bff has hopped the crazy train over to Lie to Me. Melissa George is joining the Fox drama as an Anna Nicole Smith-type who will go toe-to-toe with Tim Roth, sources confirm to me exclusively. Her character, Clara Martin, is the sassy wife of an older billionaire who has been murdered. After being exonerated in a high-profile murder trial, she assumes control of her husband's empire. Lightman sees himself in her — naughty, fearless, strategic, and always game for the next adventure. In other words, she's kinda nuts. George will recur beginning with this season's 11th episode. »
- Michael Ausiello
Smith Thought Pregnancy Was Wind
1 November 2009 6:26 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Anna Nicole Smith was so heavily affected by her alleged drug habit, she was convinced her pregnancy was a case of bad wind.
In a shocking tape submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, Smith tells lawyer and former lover Howard K. Stern, who shot the footage in 2006, she isn't expecting a baby - despite displaying a prominent bump.
Smith gave birth to daughter Dannielynn in September, 2006, just months before she died of an accidental drug overdose in 2007.
The video was shown as evidence against Stern, and medics Dr. Sandeep Kapoor and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich, who are all accused of illegally supplying the late model/actress with strong prescription drugs in the run up to her death.
The case is set to go to trial after Judge Robert J. Perry ruled there is enough evidence against the three defendants to try them before a jury.
The defendants will return to court on 11 December. »
Anna Nicole Mistakes Pregnancy for Gas
31 October 2009 6:35 AM, PDT | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
Anna Nicole Smith was so whacked out of her mind in 2006 that she mistook the baby growing in her womb for a case of bad gas -- and it's all on a tape that was entered as evidence in court on Friday.The video was shot by Howard K. Stern at a little girl's birthday party. Snippets of the video were released two years ago, but now the entire 50-minute tape is being used in »
Anna Nicole Case Goes To Trial
30 October 2009 6:26 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
The Anna Nicole Smith drug case is going to trial, after a judge ruled there's enough evidence against the three defendants to try them before a jury.
Smith's former lover Howard K. Stern and medics Dr. Sandeep Kapoor and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich are facing a total of 23 felony charges, stemming from allegations the late model/actress was illegally supplied strong prescription drugs in the build up to her death in 2006.
After a two-week preliminary hearing, which ended on Friday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry decided the case can proceed to trial.
He said, "I do find the proof is sufficient to bind them over for trial."
The defendants must return to court to be arraigned on 11 December. »
Anna Nicole Smith's Pals Going to Trial
30 October 2009 2:59 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By Steven Mikulan
The end of the Anna Nicole Smith hearing came more with a whimper than a bang.
For three weeks, testimony and arguments had raged in Department 104 over whether or not Smith’s lawyer-companion, her doctor and her psychiatrist should stand trial on charges the three conspired to illegally keep the model-actress – a known addict -- pumped up on a steady diet of dangerous prescription drugs that included Methadone, Dilaudid and Demerol.
At the heart of the... »
- Steven Mikulan
Judge 'orders trial in Smith drug case'
30 October 2009 2:31 PM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
A Los Angeles judge has ordered Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend and two doctors to stand trial on charges of illegally providing prescription drugs to the late Playboy model. The ruling today follows a three-week preliminary hearing to determine if there was sufficient evidence to try Howard K. Stern, Dr Sandeep Kapoor and Dr Khristine Eroshevich. All three have pleaded not guilty. The hearing closely examined Smith's troubled life and the role the defendants allegedly played in feeding her drug addiction before she died of an accidental overdose in 2007. Prosecutors are arguing that the doctors blurred the line between being physicians and friends to the celebrity model, (more) »
- By Oli Simpson
Judge: Anna Nicole Smith Associates Will Face Trial
30 October 2009 2:15 PM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Three people who allegedly furnished drugs to Anna Nicole Smith before she died will stand trial for a long list of felonies, a judge ruled Friday after a 2 ½-week evidentiary hearing. Prosecutors say Smith's lawyer and boyfriend Howard K. Stern, 40, her psychiatrist and neighbor, Khristine Eroshevich, 61, and her physician, Sandeep Kapoor, 41, fed a steady stream of deadly drugs to the famous model, who died two years ago at age 39. "I do find the proof is sufficient to bind them over for trial," Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry ruled as he brought the trio's preliminary hearing to a close Friday. »
- Howard Breuer
Howard K. Stern, Docs Facing Trial for Overmedicating Anna Nicole Smith
30 October 2009 2:02 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
The salacious Anna Nicole Smith details have only just begun. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry ruled this afternoon that prosecutors have shown ample evidence for Smith's erstwhile sidekick Howard K. Stern and Drs. Khristine Eroshevich and Sandeep Kapoor to stand trial for 22 of their combined 23 drug-related felony charges. "All the defendants have been held to answer on all counts and will stand trial except for [prescribing placebos]," court spokeswoman Vania Stuelp, tells E! News. Over the course of the past three weeks, the judge has heard testimony from psychiatrists, pharmacists, bodyguards and even baby-daddy Larry Birkhead, all telling tales of the former... »
Anna Nicole Smith Drug Case to Go to Trial
30 October 2009 1:54 PM, PDT | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
The preliminary hearing in the Anna Nicole Smith drug case is over -- and a judge decided there was enough evidence for the three defendants to stand trial.Howard K. Stern, Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, Dr. Khristine Eroshevich and their impressive 23 total felonies are due back in court on December 11. More Anna Nicole Smith Investigator: Docs Forced Drugs on Anna Nicole Birkhead/Opri Settle Epic Billing Battle Dr.'s Diary Reveals Anna Nicole Make-Out Session ...
Permalink »
Judge Orders Trial for Three Defendants in Anna Nicole Smith Case
30 October 2009 1:24 PM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »
"The Insider" has learned that a Los Angeles judge on Friday ordered that Anna Nicole Smith's former companion and two of her former doctors stand trial on charges of allegedly providing the late star with prescription drugs illegally. The decision was made following a three-week preliminary hearing that was held to determine if attorney Howard K. Stern, psychiatrist Dr. Khristine Eroshevich and Dr. Sandeep Kapoor should stand trial. "The Insider" has learned that Stern faces 11 felony counts, while Eroshevich and Kapoor each face six felony counts. If they are convicted of all charges, each defendant could face more than five years in state prison. "These are very serious violations that will deservedly be heard by a jury," said Attorney General Brown said in a statement. "This will send a message that the laws regarding prescription drug safety will be vigorously enforced in California." All three have pleaded not guilty »
- TheInsider
Bulletin: Anna Nicole Smith Associates to Stand Trial
30 October 2009 1:13 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By Steven Mikulan
At the end of a three-week preliminary hearing that was as hard-fought among attorneys and prosecutors as though it were a full-blown trial, Judge Robert Perry found enough evidence existed to bind Howard K. Smith, Dr. Khristine Eroshevich and Dr. Sandeep Kapoor over for trial on charges the three conspired to illegally supply model and actress Anna Nicole Smith with prescription drugs. Smith died in 2007 from an overdose of one or more of the many medications allegedly presc... »
- Steven Mikulan
Judge orders trial in Anna Nicole Smith's death
30 October 2009 1:11 PM, PDT | Filmicafe | See recent Filmicafe news »
A California judge on Friday ordered the boyfriend and two doctors of former Playboy model and actress Anna Nicole Smith to stand trial on charges of fueling her addiction to prescription drugs.Smith, whose life as a fashion model, television star and young wife of an elderly oil billionaire was fodder for tabloids and celebrity magazines, died from a prescription drug overdose in February 2007 at age 39.Her longtime boyfriend, Howard K. Stern, is charged with 11 felony counts, including dispensing a controlled substance to an addict and obtaining a prescription for opiates by deceit.Dr. Khristine Eroshevich and Dr. Sandeep Kapoor each face six felony counts, including unlawfully prescribing a controlled substance to an addict.All three face charges of conspiracy to commit a crime.Stern, Eroshevich and Kapoor have pleaded not guilty. Each faces more than five years in prison if convicted.The famously buxom and blond Smith died in Hollywood, »
Anna Nicole Smith Drug Case Will Go to Trial
30 October 2009 7:29 AM, PDT | Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news »
A hearing for the Anna Nicole Smith drug case just ended, and it was determined that it will go to trial. According to TMZ, a judge found enough evidence against Howard K. Stern, Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, Dr. Khristine Eroshevich to bring them to trial over the death of Anna Nicole. The three will appear back in court on December 11th. Also, the judge has allowed a video of the former Playboy model to be placed in evidence but not played in court. Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry said Friday he was not sure if the 2006 video of Smith... »
More Lurid Details of Anna Nicole Smith's Big Sleep
29 October 2009 5:09 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By Steven Mikulan
Another day, another hearing filled with stories featuring Anna Nicole Smith as a sleeping beauty who barfed and shat upon herself while lying semi-comatose for days at a time in bed. Today Deputy D.A. Renee Rose brought out these unhygienic details through her questioning of California Department of Justice Special Agent Danny Santiago. The state cop didn’t witness Smith’s slumber habits himself, but read aloud from his recent interrogation of one of Smith’... »
- Steven Mikulan
Investigator: Nanny Claims She Saw Two Defendants Force Drugs on Anna Nicole Smith
29 October 2009 1:14 PM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »
An investigator testified Thursday in the Anna Nicole Smith drug case, saying that a nanny who worked for Smith claimed she saw Howard K. Stern and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich force drugs on the late star, says a new report. The Associated Press reports that Department of Justice investigator Danny Santiago testified that Nadine Alexie claimed she saw Smith's companion (Stern) and former psychiatrist (Eroshevich) give Smith drugs against her will that kept her asleep for days. Santiago said he got the information from Alexie during an interview with her in September. The nanny, according to Santiago, also claimed that the Smith would wake up with vomit and feces in her bed, according to the AP. The testimony was part of a preliminary hearing set to determine if Stern, Dr. Eroshevich and Dr. Sandeep Kapoor should be tried for allegedly supplying Smith with drugs illegally. All three defendants have pleaded not guilty. »
- TheInsider
Investigator: Docs Forced Drugs on Anna Nicole
29 October 2009 12:45 PM, PDT | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
Howard K. Stern and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich forced Anna Nicole Smith to take drugs that would knock her out for days ... this according to testimony today in the Anna Nicole case.Department of Justice Investigator Danny Santiago claims Anna Nicole's former nanny, Nadine Alexie, told him she witnessed Stern and Dr. Eroshevich forcing drugs on Anna Nicole. Santiago said the nanny claims Anna Nicole would wake up from the drug-induced slumber with feces and vomit in her bed. »
Smith Doctor Feared Losing Job After Kiss
29 October 2009 12:11 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
A doctor who treated Anna Nicole Smith feared he would lose his job after kissing the late model/actress and prescribing her powerful drugs, a court has heard.
Medics Dr. Sandeep Kapoor and Khristine Eroshevich and Smith's companion and lawyer Howard K. Stern are accused of conspiring to illegally provide the late star with prescription drugs. All three have pleaded not guilty.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry has banned candid images of Smith, obtained by prosecutors, from being shown in court, fearing it would "sensationalise" the hearing.
The nature of the photos were not revealed, but one shot reportedly shows Eroshevich sharing a bath with Smith, supporting the District Attorney's case that the doctors acted unprofessionally and inappropriately.
However, entries from Kapoor's diary were allowed to be heard in court, and were read out by Judge Perry during a preliminary hearing on Wednesday.
In one entry, dated 13 June, 2005, Kapoor - who his lawyer had claimed was gay - writes, "I was making out with Anna, my patient, blurring the lines. I gave her methadone, Valium. Can she ruin me?"
Another earlier excerpt detailed Kapoor's own struggle with drugs.
In an entry from 17 November, 2002, he writes, "I also need to get off the drugs. The Buspar (anti-anxiety drug), Wellbutrin (used for depression) have to go. But first the Ambien (sedative) has got to go. Oh God, it's so addicting. I have to get off that s**t."
Smith died from an overdose of prescription pills in February, 2007. »
Birkhead Settles Legal Bill Battle
29 October 2009 9:06 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Anna Nicole Smith's former lover Larry Birkhead has ended a long-standing monetary dispute with a former attorney by agreeing to a settlement.
The photojournalist became embroiled in a complicated legal fight with celebrity lawyer Debra Opri in 2007 after she sent him a bill for over $600,000 (£387,00) for her work representing him in his custody battle over the late actress/model's daughter Dannielynn.
She then sued him over claims he had refused to pay for her service and asked a judge to settle the matter.
Birkhead then countersued Opri, accusing her of owing him over £505,000 (£316,000) that she secured him as part of a reality TV deal with U.S. network Bravo.
However, legal filings obtained by TMZ.com show the case has now been settled for an undisclosed amount.
Birkhead alleged he was Dannielynn's father after she was born in September 2006 and a DNA test taken the following year proved his claims. »
2nd Doc Hooked Up With Anna
29 October 2009 7:37 AM, PDT | newser.com | See recent newser news »
Just in case anyone thought the Anna Nicole Smith hearing couldn't get any kinkier: It can, and it did. An investigator testified yesterday that Smith physician Sandeep Kapoor—who is facing charges along with psychiatrist Khristine Eroshevich and lawyer Howard K. Stern—had a less-than-professional relationship with Smith, "making out" with her and providing her with drugs, E! reports. The investigator found a journal in which Kapoor wrote, in 2005, "I was making out with Anna, my patient, blurring the lines. I gave her Methadone, Valium. Can she ruin me?" Eroshevich is also accused of having an inappropriate relationship with... »
2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000
1-20 of 244 articles from 2009 « Prev | Next »
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles. News articles are published for the entertainment of our users only. The news items do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the site responsible for the article in question to report any concerns you may have.
Home
| Search
| Site Index
| Now Playing
| Top Movies
| My Movies
| Top 250 |
TV
| News
| Video |
Message Boards
Register
| 
RSS
| Advertising
| Content Licensing
| Help
| Jobs
| IMDbPro
| IMDb Resume
| Box Office Mojo
| Withoutabox
| Follow us on Twitter
International Sites: IMDb Germany
| IMDb Italy
| IMDb Spain
Copyright © 1990-2009
IMDb.com, Inc.
Terms and Privacy Policy under which this service is provided to you.
An 
company.