Celebrity Court

Aaron Carter, brother to Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, and former boytoy of both Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan was arrested for possession of marijuana.

It is funny to remember when Hilary and Lindsay were fighting over Aaron.  Granted they were just young teens, but it is still amusing.  What did he really have to offer?  Blond hair and a smile?  Sort of like the popular boy in high school.  Quite a jump from him to Joel Madden for Hillary and from him to a whole slew of guys for Lindsay.

I guess the most surprising thing about this story is not that he got arrested but that it was only for pot.  Given what other young “celebrities” are into, marijuana doesn’t really seem too bad.

What is sad is that in all the stories that I read about him, he has been described as I described him above: by his relation to someone else (brother, ex-boyfriend).  He hasn’t even really done anything to make a name for himself and it is unclear what it is that he does with his time.

A quick glance at a press photo website shows that he has had recent appearances at a wrestling match, parties, fashion week, and the Kids Choice Awards.  I guess if you have one time fame you can milk that for as long as people can remember you?  Maybe young Aaron should stop going to so many parties and get a real job.  Although I suppose it is easier to be famous for being famous than be famous for being talented.  Just ask Paris Hilton.

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Wesley Snipes had a split verdict in his tax case in Florida. While he was acquitted of the higher charge of tax fraud, he was found guilty of failing to file a tax return for three years. Those convictions are just misdemeanors, which means that they are punishable by up to a year in jail. My guess? He will get probation.

He still has to pay the back taxes that he owes and he plans to do so. His attorney Robert Bernhoft said, “Mr. Snipes has always been committed to doing the right thing, and after this trial is over he’ll make whatever amends are required. This is a man of integrity.”

Snipes said he was feeling “great” after the verdict –”a little confused, but great.” Perhaps he is confused about how much back tax he actually owes on $58 million in income? I wonder if any of that money was from his deal to peddle exercise equipment. It is weird to be watching an infomercial and see him peddling products. Maybe the commercial deal was a peremptory attempt to raise enough money to pay his tax debt?

Now that I think about it, how is it that people think that they can’t pay taxes? I mean everyone has to pay taxes. What makes him so special? Did he think that he could show his acting resume and he would get away with it. He could say, “Hey, but I was in Major League, remember? I stole all those bases? That was some funny shit.” His bad luck is that Uncle Sam is not a fan of formulaic baseball comedies. Or may Uncle Sam was mad that Snipes thought that he was too good for the sequel.

Wesley Snipes, tax fraud, tax evasion

Jamie Spears, father to Britney Spears, has been name her temporary conservator by a Los Angeles Court.  This means that daddy will have control over Britney’s hospitalization, her finances, and who can visit her.

That last item has already apparently had an effect on “manager” and “friend” Sam Lufti, who many had speculated was bad news for Brit Brit.  The court granted a restraining order which means that Sam will no longer be able to sponge off Britney and use her for his financial gain and/or fame pursuits.

Britney remains at this hour in a hospital under psychiatric watch.  Although many had speculated that she had a drug or alcohol problem, it appears all along it was a mental health problem.  Rumors have ranged from bipolar to multiple personality disorder to postpartum psychosis.  Whatever the diagnosis, I think keep the leeches away from her is an excellent idea.  I am just not sure that Jamie Spears is not one of them.

Daddy Spears has had his own problems in the past and I just hope that he is stepping up to the plate because he cares for his daughter and her health and not for any ulterior motives.  I am curious, also, why he was given control and not Britney’s mom (they are divorced).  Did they decide between them who would get the gig?  Did the judge decide? Did the fact that Mama Spears tried to capitalize off of her daughter in the past play a role? These are all things that will be revealed in time, I would imagine.

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Britney Spears, Sam Lufti, Jamie Spears, Lynne Spears