Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, an Arab sheikh is suing Michael Jackson for $7 million after he claims that he helped Jackson out during his 2005 child molestation trial.

The sheikh claims that he gave Jackson financial support, paying for his transportation and living expenses, and even writing songs for him to try to resurrect his career. Now the guy is asking for his $$$ back. Jackson is insisting that the money was a gift, and that the agreement was based on “mistake, misrepresentation and undue influence.”

Jackson is now also refusing to make an appearance in court because his lawyer says he’s too sick to travel. Is it that damn nose falling off again?

A version of one of the songs that the sheikh claims he wrote will be played in court. You think it’s any good?

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Patrick Albanese, a hand model (for what?) is suing Martha Stewart because he lost a finger on some defective furniture put out by Martha’s company and Kmart.

Patrick claims he was moving a Martha Stewart Everyday lounge chair when its front legs broke, and chopped off his right index finger. The guy is also apparently a musician and a magician who does slight-of-hand tricks, so as you can see, without his finger, this dude is essentially useless.

Now he’s suing Martha for medical expenses, physical and mental pain and suffering, disfigurement, and loss of earning capacity.

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Remember a couple months ago when Heather Locklear got arrested during a crazy fun joy ride that included driving over a pair of Gucci sunglasses, finding her way to Oprah Winfrey’s house, and driving around the neighborhood with her car door open?

Well, now Heather Lock has just been formally charged for the offense. People magazine is reporting that she faces up to six months in jail, and will be arraigned on Jan. 26.

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The former Everybody Loves Raymond actor nicely greeted a few photographers last night. We hear the cops are planning on opening a criminal investigation into this incident.

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Former Mighty Morphin Power Ranger star, Skylar Deleon, was recently convicted of brutally murdering three people last month, and now the jury in the case is recommending the death penalty for the actor.

This is the dude that stole a boat from a couple after tossing them overboard. He also slit some other guy’s throat after scamming him out of $50,000 in 2003.

Deleon’s sentence will be announced next Wednesday.

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Heather Mills is in deep shit for building a swimming pool in her home, but forgetting to get planning permission from the local council for the construction. Next month, the council will meet to determine if Mills will need to get rid of the pool. Unbuilding a pool must really suck.

Mills’ spokesperson is arguing that the pool should stay because it could be used to fight fires in the case of an emergency. I want a giant fire hidrant in my home too!

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Keanu Reeves was cleared today of running over a photographer with his Porsche in March last year. Keanu was sued by pap, Alison Silva (it’s a HE not a she) who says the actor left him injured after he was knocked to the ground by Keanu’s car while trying to snap a picture of the star.

Reeves denies that he hit Silva, insisting that the dumbass fell while backing away from his car. An LA jury cleared Keanu of all charges in just over an hour.

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Britney Spears’ conservatorship was set to expire on Dec. 31, but her lawyers have just convinced a judge to make the ruling permanent. And why would Brit actually want people to control her life? TMZ is reporting that it might make it easier for Brit to regain custody of her kids.

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Remember a few months ago when Lindsay temporarily lost her brain and hijacked a car with three guys in it, running a red light and driving it down the PCH before getting pulled over and arrested for DUI and cocaine possession?

Well now, the three guys that were in the car, Ronnie Blake, Jakon Sutter, and Dante Nigro (nice name) are suing Linds. They’ve filed papers at the LA County Superior Courthouse this week, alleging that Lohan endangered their lives.

Lohan’s lawyer Ed McPherson tells TMZ that he doesn’t think anyone will take the filing seriously because “these guys had the night of their lives.”

Yeah, I guess a speedy, drunken, coked-out ride down the PCH with Lindsay Lohan does sound like the party of the year. What’s the big deal guys?

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Hey, remember this guy?  I don’t, but he’s reportedly named Skylar Deleon, and once had some small role on Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers.

He’s just been convicted of murder after a 2004 incident where he reportedly convinced a couple that he wanted to buy their yacht.  When they took the boat out for a test drive, Deleon made them sign the vessel over to him before tying them to an anchor and tossing them overboard.

Deleon’s also been found guilty of slitting the throat of another guy, and tossing his body on a Mexican roadway after scamming him out of $50,000 in 2003.

Deleon’s lawyer is now trying to argue that he should be spared the death penalty because he was abused as a child by his father who later died of AIDS. Go go power rangers!

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No 6 months in jail for Brit. Her driving without a license case ended in a mistrial today after her jury failed to reach a verdict.

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Today was the first day of Britney Spears’ driving without a license trial in Van Nuys, CA.

Britney was arrested last year after presenting cops with a Louisiana state license instead of a California one.  Her lawyer Michael Flanagan told the court that Britney was planning on moving back to Louisiana, and is actually building a home there now, hence the reason why she did not have a California license.

If convicted, Brit may have to go to jail for 6 months and pay a $1,000 fine.  I’m sure if she goes to jail, she’ll only be there for about 17 hours, you know, because of those overcrowded conditions.

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Sharon Stone thinks she knows a thing or two about how to treat foot odor. According to a filing in San Francisco court, Sharon, who is knee deep in a custody battle with ex Phil Bronstein, wanted to Botox her 8-year-old son Roan’s feet because they smelled. Bronstein, not wanting to inject his kid, apparently had a less effective idea. The judge wrote in the filing,

Another example of an overreaction is that [Stone] suggested that Roan should have Botox injections in his feet to resolve a problem he had with foot odor. [Bronstein had a more] simple and common sense approach. [Making sure Roan] wore socks with his shoes and used foot deodorant.

Socks and shoes and foot deodorant? What kinda treatment is that? Come on Phil, your kid’s feet stink.

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Busta Rhymes has been detained at a London airport after being denied entry into the UK over “unresolved convictions” in the US. Rhymes, who arrived in London from Amsterdam today, was set to perform at the Orange RockCorps charity concert tomorrow, where fans performed community service in exchange for a ticket to the show.

Rhymes’ lawyer secured an injunction which blocked him from being sent back to Amsterdam by immigration officials. He’s now being held at the airport while officials try to figure out whether or not to let him into the country.

A UK Border Agency spokeswoman said,

We are selective about who we let into the UK and will oppose the entry to the UK of people who have been found guilty of serious criminal offences abroad.

Stephen Green, co-founder of RockCorps isn’t happy about this turn of events. He says,

He has the necessary work-permit and has been in the country twice already this year, so we’re a little puzzled that a question mark is now being placed over his ability to enter the country to perform to volunteers.

Ludacris is now on his way over to the UK to perform in Rhymes’ place if he isn’t released in time.

Update: Busta Rhymes has reportedly now been granted entry into the UK.

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Dane Cook has been evicted from his apartment in LA for refusing to pick up after his chihuahua.  Dane’s neighbors have reportedly been complaining about the shit for quite some time, and he has apparently received three warnings from the building owner.

Dane Cook isn’t worried though.  When you’re vagina face, you can afford to move on without a hitch.  Dane has already purchased a $7 million crib in the hills where his dog can crap anywhere it likes.

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