'G.I. Joe' -- Crew Member Dies After Accident On Set

A crew member working on the set of the movie "G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation" died yesterday after an accident on the New Orleans set ... TMZ has learned.

Officials at Paramount Pictures confirm ... the crew member was working on tearing down the set, when something went terribly wrong.

Sources connected to the production tell us ... the man was working on a high-powered scissor lift, when the machine tipped over and the man sustained fatal injuries.

Paramount released a statement saying, "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the [crew member's] family at this time."

The statement continues, "The safety of our cast and crew is our top priority and the studio is fully cooperating with all investigating agencies as they examine the circumstances surrounding this unusual accident.”

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Former 'Sex Rehab' Star Duncan Roy -- I Didn't EXTORT Anyone!!!

Filed under: Duncan Roy, Celebrity Justice

The former "Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew" star who's accused of attempting to extort a mystery victim in a threatening letter appeared in an L.A. courtroom today and pled not guilty to the crime ... TMZ has learned. 

TMZ broke the story ... Duncan Roy -- who directed the 2002 indy hit "AKA" -- was arrested last week for felony attempted extortion.

It's still unclear who Roy allegedly tried to extort -- and what he allegedly demanded.

Today, Roy's lawyer argued that as a movie maker with two projects in the works, Roy should be granted bail so that his employees can keep working.  The judge obliged -- and set Roy's bail at $35,000 ... though Roy has yet to be released.

Roy is due back in court December 2nd.

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Duggar Family Thanksgiving -- 50 Mouths and Counting

Filed under: The Duggar Family

Just when you thought your family Thanksgiving was hectic -- TMZ has learned, the family from "19 Kids and Counting" is spending the holiday with another massive cohort ... totaling over 50 hungry mouths to feed.

Sources close to the Duggar family tell TMZ, they've invited the Vanderhoffs over for Thanksgiving festivities -- a nearby family of 23 that's also guest starring on an upcoming episode of "19 Kids."

Altogether, over 50 people are expected to chow down at Chez Duggar -- and the menu is suitably massive ... including two regular turkeys, two smoked turkeys, four turkey breasts, plus all the trimmings.

Meanwhile, dessert includes a total of 16 pies -- 10 pumpkin and 6 assorted ... pecan, apple, chocolate fudge ... we can go on.

As for what the family has planned for when they're not eating -- we're told the Duggars have already lined up a full array of family friendly games and ... okay, that's boring. MORE PIE PLEASE.

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X-Factor's Nicole Scherzinger -- Creepiest Marriage Proposal Ever

Filed under: Nicole Scherzinger, X Factor, TV

Marriage proposals are sweet, right?  Well not when some random dude invades your space while you're trying to tape "X-Factor." 

As Nicole Scherzinger sat at the judge's table during a taping break, a Hungarian dude who was in the audience bolted toward her, got down on one knee and ... we'll she didn't say yes.

Security removed him from the CBS lot. 

Fox had no comment.

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D.A. Wants Conrad Murray to Pay More than $100 MILLION to MJ's Kids!!!

Filed under: Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson, Celebrity Justice

Prosecutors in the Conrad Murray manslaughter case are asking Judge Michael Pastor to order the doc to pay Michael Jackson's children more than $100 million for their loss.
 
According to new court docs filed by the D.A., Michael Jackson's kids are "entitled to wages or profits lost due to injury incurred by the victim."

Prosecutors say MJ's 3 kids are victims under the law, and are entitled to restitution from Dr. Murray ... which include wages, lost profits and funeral expenses.  The D.A. cites a letter from the MJ Estate, estimating Michael would have made $100 million in revenue from the "This Is It" tour. 

As we first reported, the D.A. is also seeking the maximum punishment -- 4 years in State Prison.  The D.A. says they are seeking the max because Murray was "risking Mr. Jackson's life every night" by administering Propofol.  And the D.A. says, MJ was a "particularly vulnerable victim."  And the D.A. says, Murray lied and covered-up his crime.

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Lady Gaga vs. J.Lo -- The Lace Off

Filed under: Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Fashion, Who'd You Rather? Dressed for an S+M funeral, Lady Gaga rocked a black sheer lacey dress thing in NYC on Tuesday -- while Jennifer Lopez kept it a little classier in a more modest version at the AMAs on Sunday. Question is ...

Judge to Selena Gomez -- Sorry, No Permanent Protection ... For Now

Filed under: Selena Gomez, Celebrity Justice The judge has thrown Selena Gomez a temporary lifeline ... but he's not willing to pull her to shore. Moments ago, the judge in Selena's alleged stalker case refused to hear the singer's request for a permanent restraining order because Thomas Brodnicki -- who's temporarily in the looney bin -- was unable to appear in court. Gomez' lawyer mentioned to the judge he could have contacted the court when he was free, but Brodnicki chose to speak with TMZ instead ... so it was his choice whether to contact the court. Nevertheless, the judge was not moved ... and ruled he would not issue a permanent restraining order until Brodnicki has his day in court In the meantime, the judge has extended the temporary restraining order so she still has some fleeting protection. The judges ruling was bizarre because other judges regularly issue permanent restraining orders ... even when the alleged stalker is not in court. The next hearing is scheduled for Jan. 6.

Auction House -- Sharon Tate Ring Is LEGIT, We Have Proof

Filed under: Sharon Tate, Roman Polanski, Celebrity Justice The auction house behind the controversial Sharon Tate "engagement ring" tells TMZ ... it has written confirmation from Roman Polanski verifying the authenticity of the jewelry ... and claims it WILL NOT yank the item from the auction block. TMZ broke the story ... Sharon's sister Debra insisted the ring wasn't Sharon's "official" engagement ring -- and also claimed it was NOT on her finger the night she was murdered by the Manson family. But a rep for the auction house GottaHaveRockAndRoll.com tells us, "It was speculated that the ring was on Sharon Tate's finger at the time of death but never confirmed so we do not dispute Tate's sister Debra's claim." The rep adds, "We do, however, have photographic proof of Tate wearing the ring (seen above) and written confirmation from Roman Polanski stating that this was, in fact, the engagement ring that he gifted to his then-fiancee, Sharon Tate." "Gotta Have It! along with the consigner are 100% confident in the authenticity of the ring. There are no plans to pull the ring from the Gotta Have Rock and Roll Pop Culture auction as the consigner, who maintains ownership of the ring, is committed to its sale." Currently, the ring is scheduled to hit the auction block on November 30.

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