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Actor Heath Ledger's insurance firm sued over nonpayment

" Heath Ledger's insurance company has been sued in Los Angeles for not paying out $10 million in benefits to his daughter, claiming the actor may have committed suicide, according to court papers. The...

'Dark Knight' Tops $500 Million

Christopher Nolan's macabre Batman movie continues to dominate the domestic box office, having vaulted into the second top spot of all time box office earnings, but still short of Titanic's leading $600 million...

Heath Ledger's uncle Hayden seen as dark but no knight

Hope he really rest in peace.... " HEATH Ledger's uncle Hayden has been accused of fraud and standover tactics after A Current Affair last night said it had found more than 30 "victims".Charged with receiving...

'Dark Knight' Sets Opening Weekend Box Office Record

"The Dark Knight", the latest film in the hugely successful Batman franchise has set a new record for the best-ever opening weekend box office draw, earning more than $155 million. Having seen the film last...

Ledger's last movie

The batman sequel "The Dark Knight" is set to release on July 18th, and will include a tribute to Ledger as part of the end credits. Heath Ledger, who passed away earlier this year, will play the Joker in what...

Lawsuit says Ledger used cocaine

A lawsuit has been filed against a photo agency and two paparazzi who allegedly filmed Heath Legder in a hotel room where drugs were being taken, and who claimed that the late actor was also using cocaine." The...

Ledger's Death Builds 'Joker' Mania

In a morbid ironic turn, the tragic death of a talented young celebrity can become one of the best ways to sell posthumously released material -- just look at Tupac's record sales or ticket sales for the James...

Heath Ledger's Will Leaves Nothing to Daughter

Yikes! This is a bit of a problem..."Heath Ledger’s will left nothing to his former girlfriend and their 2-year-old daughter because it was filed in Australia in 2003 and never updated after they became part...

Heath Ledger's Nick Drake video surfaces

Is it foreshadowing or just a coincidence that Heath Ledger filmed a tribute video for a melancholic artist who also overdosed on antidepressants? The mythology practically writes itself." In the wake of Heath...

Latest Anti-Pot Quack Science: 'Marijuana Makes Your Teeth Fall Out'

"Recent weeks have seen a rash of new studies of marijuana hitting the mass media, generating scary headlines like "Smoking Pot Rots Your Gums," "Cannabis Bigger Cancer Risk Than Cigarettes" and "Pot Withdrawal Similar to Quitting Cigarettes. Most of this coverage can be...

Lindsay Lohan pays tribute to Monroe and Ledger in new magazine spread

In what could be seen as another blatent attempt to revive a waining career, Lindsay Lohan channels Marilyn Monroe, in some pretty racy photos, in a spread in New York magazine, and talks about what it means to be...

Heath Ledger death ruled accidental

Opinion Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor The New York medical examiner has concluded that Actor Heath Ledger expired from an accidental overdose comprised of 6 different prescription pills found in his...

Ledger Died Of Accidental Overdose

" Ledger Died Of Accidental Overdose Coroner reports "acute intoxication" led to 28-year-old star's demise  FEBRUARY 6--Heath Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose, according to autopsy findings...

Heath Ledger Autopsy Results Show Accidental Overdose

The NYC medical examiner has released the report on Heath Ledger's autopsy results, which show that he died of an accidental overdose of prescription medication.Previous NowPublic coverage here."The New York City medical examiner has ruled that actor Heath Ledger died of an...

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