KURT COBAIN DID NOT WRITE SARCASTIC NOTE ABOUT COURTNEY LOVE
SEATTLE (AP) — That note Kurt Cobain wrote ripping on Courtney Love? Love herself wrote it, according to a Cobain expert. Seattle author Charles R. Cross, who has written several books about Cobain, says Love emailed him to say she wrote the note and she gave it to Cobain before their wedding in 1991. The note was found in Cobain’s wallet when he died and referred to Love as Cobain’s “lawful shredded wife” who would be “siphoning” his money for drugs. Cross says Love and Cobain wrote sarcastic notes to each other constantly and the handwriting absolutely is Love’s.
PAUL SIMON SAYS OF EDIE BRICKELL, “I HURT HER DEEPLY”
NEW CANAAN, Conn. (AP) — Paul Simon says he got what he deserved when he and his wife, Edie Brickell, were charged with disorderly conduct last weekend. Simon’s attorney issued a statement to the Connecticut Post that says it was “terribly unfair” to blame Brickell for their marital dispute. He says, “I hurt her deeply. Frankly, I got what I deserved. Thank God we still love each other.” The police report says Brickell told police officers Simon can’t handle criticism and became confrontational with her. The report says he shoved Brickell and he called 911 after his wife slapped him in the face. Police say Brickell had “a strong odor of alcohol on her breath.”
”AMERICAN IDOL’S” CALEB JOHNSON IS SORRY FOR “JUVENILE COMMENT”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “American Idol” contestant Caleb Johnson is apologizing for what he calls “the wrong choice of words.” After Buzz TV asked Johnson if his opinion of social media changed since being on the show. Johnson responded, “Yeah, it gives access to a bunch of retards to talk to me.” He also said he didn’t enjoy having someone tell him what kind of song he should sing. Johnson says on his Facebook page his “juvenile comment” was not directed at fans but to “the wackos that send hundreds of hate messages a day” to him. He says he appreciates song suggestions but the volume gets overwhelming.
”AMERICAN IDOL’S” SAM WOOLF DOESN’T LIKE BEING KNOWN AS A HEARTTHROB
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eliminated “American Idol” contestant Sam Woolf was uncomfortable being labeled the show’s heartthrob. Woolf says that’s not who he really is. Woolf says his ideal girl would have a sense of humor. He says he might like to meet a girl who’s a musician as well, but the sense of humor is the main thing.
ZAKK WYLDE’S GUITAR RECOVERED
CHICAGO (AP) — The clerks at a pawn shop in Chicago thought something looked familiar about a guitar they bought for $50. It turned out to be the guitar stolen from Zakk Wylde during a concert in Chicago in March. The Chicago Tribune reports the guitar with Wylde’s signature bullseye pattern was sold to Royal Pawn, a shop featured on the truTV show “Hardcore Pawn.” The shop asked experts to check out the guitar and the experts identified it as Wylde’s. The shop has passed the seller’s information over to police but no arrests have been made.
DOCTOR IN SLIPKNOT BASSIST CASE ACQUITTED
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The doctor accused of contributing to the death of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray has been acquitted of involuntary manslaughter. The Des Moines Register reports a jury found prosecutors failed to prove Dr. Daniel Baldi was reckless in prescribing medications to patients who were clearly addicted. Gray’s wife, Brenna, testified Baldi prescribed Xanax to her husband when Gray had a history of problems with that drug. Baldi’s lawyer said none of the patients had high levels of the drugs Baldi had prescribed in their systems.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, CHRISTINA AGUILERA PLAY NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FEST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bruce Springsteen knows how to party at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. During his performance Saturday, he accepted a beer from someone in the audience and drained it. Tom Morello was a guest performer during Springsteen’s set. Christina Aguilera showed she can still shimmy with the best of them, even though she’s very pregnant. Aguilera performed Friday and called her unborn daughter her “roadie.” Aguilera also had a guest performer: Ian Axel of A Great Big World, who sang “Say Something” with her. Jimmy Buffett was the surprise guest during Allen Toussaint’s set.
MICK JAGGER PAYS TRIBUTE TO GIRLFRIEND L’WREN SCOTT
NEW YORK (AP) — Mick Jagger sang at the memorial service for his longtime girlfriend, fashion designer L’Wren Scott. Jagger sang Bob Dylan’s “Just Like A Woman” at the service in New York on Friday. His longtime backup singer, Lisa Fischer, sang “Amazing Grace.” Sarah Jessica Parker, Ellen Barkin, and Mick Jagger’s son, James, spoke at the service.
BLAKE SHELTON PERFORMS ON “THE VOICE”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Shelton is bringing back a former member of his team on “The Voice” tonight. Gwen Sebastian from season two in 2012 will perform “My Eyes” with Shelton. Gwen Stefani and Pharrell (fah-REL’) Williams, who will be coaches next season, will perform tonight as well.
by georgia.kral