Exclusive: Emmy winner Brad Garrett is set as a new series regular opposite Gina Rodriguez in the upcoming second season of ABC’s comedy series Not Dead Yet.
From creators David Windsor and Casey Johnson, Not Dead Yet is based on Alexandra Potter’s 2020 book Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up. It follows Nell Serrano (Rodriguez), a broke and newly single self-described disaster who writes obituaries at her local newspaper alongside her best friend and her nemesis boss. The twist…she can see the dead people she’s writing about, and they offer her life advice – whether she wants it or not.
Garrett will play Duncan Rhodes, the owner/publisher of the SoCal Independent newspaper, among many other successful businesses. He is also the father of Nell’s boss Lexi (Lauren Ash). Duncan is a total master of the universe. He has exuberant confidence and charisma and at the...
From creators David Windsor and Casey Johnson, Not Dead Yet is based on Alexandra Potter’s 2020 book Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up. It follows Nell Serrano (Rodriguez), a broke and newly single self-described disaster who writes obituaries at her local newspaper alongside her best friend and her nemesis boss. The twist…she can see the dead people she’s writing about, and they offer her life advice – whether she wants it or not.
Garrett will play Duncan Rhodes, the owner/publisher of the SoCal Independent newspaper, among many other successful businesses. He is also the father of Nell’s boss Lexi (Lauren Ash). Duncan is a total master of the universe. He has exuberant confidence and charisma and at the...
- 12/13/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Casey Johnson died of natural causes, the Los Angeles coroner has ruled. The specific cause of death was "diabetic ketoacidosis," a condition caused by a shortage of insulin, according to a coroner statement. The Johnson & Johnson heiress, 30, who recently got engaged to reality TV star Tila Tequila, was found dead in her L.A. home on Jan. 4. Johnson had suffered from severe diabetes since childhood. Shortly after her death, a law enforcement source told People that hypodermic needles were found in the home, and they suspected Johnson partied the night before she died and neglected to take her insulin. No illicit drugs were found.
- 2/4/2010
- PEOPLE.com
Casey Johnson struggled all her life with diabetes, and in the end, the disease claimed her life. The Los Angeles County coroner just announced that the heiress's death was caused by diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition caused when a diabetic does not have enough insulin in her system. Her death was deemed natural, and not due to drugs or even suicide, as some speculated. Officials say a detailed report on her death will be released within the next two weeks. Johnson, 30, was found dead in her rental home in L.A. on Jan. 4; she was laid to rest in her native New Jersey eight days later.
- 2/4/2010
- E! Online
Casey Johnson's loved ones may still be quarreling, but at least the socialite herself is now resting in peace. The Johnson & Johnson heiress has finally been laid to rest in a quiet, private service, sources confirm to E! News. Unsurprisingly, bickering past loves Courtney Semel and Tila Tequila, who erroneously tweeted that Johnson had been buried over the weekend, were not among those present for the burial, which was expected to take place at the Johnson family's plot in New Brunswick, N.J. The family has not yet decided whether to hold a more public memorial service for the heiress. Last week, the Johnson family asked for privacy as they mourned the sudden death of the 30-year-old...
- 1/12/2010
- E! Online
Socialite Casey Johnson was laid to rest on Sunday, January 10 at a service attended by her childhood friends Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton. The Johnson & Johnson heiress was buried at a private ceremony hosted by her dad, Robert Johnson, the owner of the New York Jets American football team. Her fiancee, reality star Tila Tequila, was not present among the mourners, reports RadarOnline.com.
Johnson was found dead at her Los Angeles home on January 4at the age of 30. An autopsy showed there were no signs of trauma, but the cause of death has been deferred, pending toxicology tests.
Although Casey Johnson's fiancee Tila Tequila was allegedly not attending the funeral, she recently shared her emotional goodbye to Casey, by releasing a farewell video. In the record footage, Tila says, "Casey, I just want to say that I love you so much and I miss you so much and that's all that matters.
Johnson was found dead at her Los Angeles home on January 4at the age of 30. An autopsy showed there were no signs of trauma, but the cause of death has been deferred, pending toxicology tests.
Although Casey Johnson's fiancee Tila Tequila was allegedly not attending the funeral, she recently shared her emotional goodbye to Casey, by releasing a farewell video. In the record footage, Tila says, "Casey, I just want to say that I love you so much and I miss you so much and that's all that matters.
- 1/11/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Socialite Casey Johnson was laid to rest on Sunday at a service attended by her childhood friends Paris and Nicky Hilton.
The Johnson & Johnson heiress was buried at a private ceremony hosted by her dad, Robert Johnson, the owner of the New York Jets American football team.
Her fiancee, reality star Tila Tequila, was not present among the mourners, reports RadarOnline.com.
Johnson was found dead at her Los Angeles home on 4 January at the age of 30.
An autopsy showed there were no signs of trauma, but the cause of death has been deferred, pending toxicology tests.
The Johnson & Johnson heiress was buried at a private ceremony hosted by her dad, Robert Johnson, the owner of the New York Jets American football team.
Her fiancee, reality star Tila Tequila, was not present among the mourners, reports RadarOnline.com.
Johnson was found dead at her Los Angeles home on 4 January at the age of 30.
An autopsy showed there were no signs of trauma, but the cause of death has been deferred, pending toxicology tests.
- 1/11/2010
- WENN
Tila Tequila's public announcement of her engagement to Casey Johnson apparently didn't help her in getting an invitation to attend her late fiancee's funeral. Talking to E! News recently, the reality TV star said, "I don't want to talk about the funeral. I wasn't allowed to go and I am so upset. I can't sleep and I am on suicide watch."
The Singapore-born TV personality is not the only one left out from the guest list for Casey's funeral service. Several of the Johnson & Johnson heiress' Hollywood friends, such as Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton, and former girlfriend Courtenay Semel were also not invited to the private affair.
Along with reports that Tila admitted she wasn't invited to the funeral, E! slammed down earlier report suggesting that Casey has been laid to rest on Sunday, January 10 at her family's burial plot in New Jersey. The site claimed a source close...
The Singapore-born TV personality is not the only one left out from the guest list for Casey's funeral service. Several of the Johnson & Johnson heiress' Hollywood friends, such as Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton, and former girlfriend Courtenay Semel were also not invited to the private affair.
Along with reports that Tila admitted she wasn't invited to the funeral, E! slammed down earlier report suggesting that Casey has been laid to rest on Sunday, January 10 at her family's burial plot in New Jersey. The site claimed a source close...
- 1/11/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Tila Tequila has claimed that she will appear on television to address the rumours surrounding Casey Johnson's death. Tequila, who was engaged to the Johnson & Johnson heiress, has previously criticised Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips after an argument when the pair arrived to pick up Johnson's dogs and belongings. In a post on her website, she wrote: "I will be on Larry King Live this Tuesday night to tell the world what they don't know about the 'Johnsons' and all the other so called 'Friends'. All of your questions will be answered. Just tune in." She added: "I am tired of everyone's (more)...
- 1/10/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Contrary to reports and rumors, a source confirms to "The Insider" that the late Casey Johnson has not been buried. The Johnson & Johnson heiress was found dead in Los Angeles on January 4 at the age of 30. A spokesperson for the family told us, "The Johnson family wishes to thank everyone who has expressed condolences and support during this trying time. Your thoughts and prayers are deeply appreciated."
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- 1/10/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
In the wake of daughter Casey Johnson's death, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has gathered his family in Cincinnati for the Jets playoff game. There is no word as to whether his ex-wife (and Casey's mother) Sale Johnson is in attendance.
Earlier this week Sale Johnson said that she and current husband Ahmad Rashad would continue to take care of Casey's adopted daughter Ava.
TMZ is reporting that Casey Johnson's body has been released to the family and is being flown back to New York City for her funeral, which will be later this week.
Meanwhile, the playoff game must go on and the Johnson family is in attendance. All team employees, coaches and family members are wearing blue wristbands in Casey's honor.
The wristbands are blue because the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (main color blue) was founded by the Johnson family. In the wake of Casey's death,...
Earlier this week Sale Johnson said that she and current husband Ahmad Rashad would continue to take care of Casey's adopted daughter Ava.
TMZ is reporting that Casey Johnson's body has been released to the family and is being flown back to New York City for her funeral, which will be later this week.
Meanwhile, the playoff game must go on and the Johnson family is in attendance. All team employees, coaches and family members are wearing blue wristbands in Casey's honor.
The wristbands are blue because the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (main color blue) was founded by the Johnson family. In the wake of Casey's death,...
- 1/9/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Health woes, job security scares, and new hair, oh my! This week, young Hollywood suffered yet another loss, and while a majority of the general public was not familiar with the celebutant before her death, the revelations that followed have made certain we're not soon to forget this story. Oh, and did you hear the one about Kate Gosselin's makeover? Important stuff... 1. R.I.P.: Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson passes away at the age of 30. Young Hollywood, including lifelong pals Paris and Nicky Hilton, is shocked by her sudden death, and turns to Twitter to mourn the loss of their friend. Those unfamiliar with Johnson learned a thing or 5 from our rundown of her life, while her reported...
- 1/9/2010
- E! Online
Tila Tequila has described Nicky Hilton as a "bully" following an argument about the late Casey Johnson's possessions. The row began when Hilton and her friend Bijou Phillips arrived at Tequila's home to pick up Johnson's dogs and belongings, The Sun reports. Tequila, who was engaged to Johnson, allegedly called the police after an argument with the pair. She later told the paparazzi that the duo were planning to put the dogs down, adding: "They want to bury it with her [Johnson]. They want to put the dog to sleep." Although Phillips has since denied the claims, Tequila (more)...
- 1/9/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Casey Johnson's family is headed to Cincinnati today to gather around patriarch Woody Johnson and root on the New York Jets in their playoff game. The Jets play the Cincinnati Bengals at 4:30 Pm Et. The Johnson family bought the Jets from former owner Leon Hess back in 2000.Johnson's body, meanwhile, has been released to the family and is being flown back to the east coast where a funeral service will be held in the next few days.
- 1/9/2010
- TMZ
Socialite Casey Johnson will be laid to rest on Sunday in New Jersey, according to online reports.
The Johnson & Johnson heiress' dead body was found at her home in Los Angeles on Monday. Reports suggest she had been dead for days.
Officials have completed an autopsy on the 30 year old's body and determined there were no signs of trauma, but the cause of death has been deferred, pending toxicology tests.
The heiress will be buried on Sunday at a ceremony for family and close friends. A memorial in her honour is reportedly being planned for Monday.
Fellow socialites Nicky and Paris Hilton are among Johnson's longtime friends expected to attend Sunday's service. It is not known if her fiancee, reality TV star Tila Tequila, will be among the mourners.
The Johnson & Johnson heiress' dead body was found at her home in Los Angeles on Monday. Reports suggest she had been dead for days.
Officials have completed an autopsy on the 30 year old's body and determined there were no signs of trauma, but the cause of death has been deferred, pending toxicology tests.
The heiress will be buried on Sunday at a ceremony for family and close friends. A memorial in her honour is reportedly being planned for Monday.
Fellow socialites Nicky and Paris Hilton are among Johnson's longtime friends expected to attend Sunday's service. It is not known if her fiancee, reality TV star Tila Tequila, will be among the mourners.
- 1/9/2010
- WENN
Why this spate of Young Hollywood people dying? Is being in proximity to fame hazardous to your health? —Cara, Michigan via the Answer B!tch inbox You speak of Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, who died at the respective ages of 32 and 30 under murky circumstances. Causes of death in each case are far from conclusive, though reports indicate that a pharmacy of prescription drugs was found by Murphy's bed, including the Vicodin cousins hydrocodone and Vicoprofen and that Johnson had also battled addictions to drugs that may have included OxyContin. (She also suffered from diabetes.) Let's also not forget that DJ Am overdosed on a combination of illegal and prescription drugs, and...
- 1/9/2010
- E! Online
Eccentric U.S. reality TV star Tila Tequila is hoping to have some baby news to lift the gloom of her fiancee Casey Johnson's death after revealing she could be with child just five days after the tragedy. Tequila recently backtracked on a recent online announcement that she's pregnant with her brother's baby, insisting she planned to become a surrogate mother for her sibling very soon.
And the very soon could be now, according to her latest Twitter.com post. On Friday, January 8, she wrote, "Going to doctor's appointment in 5 hours. Eeek! Pregnancy news soon??? Stay tuned." She later added she's struggling to sleep following Johnson's death, but tweeted, "I need to rest. Especially 4 baby!"
But it's not the first time she's alerted fans and followers to baby news - she declared she was pregnant before Christmas, writing, "That is my xmas present to them." She later admitted the...
And the very soon could be now, according to her latest Twitter.com post. On Friday, January 8, she wrote, "Going to doctor's appointment in 5 hours. Eeek! Pregnancy news soon??? Stay tuned." She later added she's struggling to sleep following Johnson's death, but tweeted, "I need to rest. Especially 4 baby!"
But it's not the first time she's alerted fans and followers to baby news - she declared she was pregnant before Christmas, writing, "That is my xmas present to them." She later admitted the...
- 1/9/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Earlier this week, it was reported that Tila Tequila is negotiating to appear on "Larry King Live" but the road to there may not be so smooth after all. Family of Casey Johnson, the fiancee of Tila who was found dead on January 4, is reportedly against the reality show star appearing on the CNN talk show although rumor has it, it would be a tribute to Casey.
Per E! News, the Johnsons and Casey's friends are calling Larry King to cancel the plan of having her live on Tuesday, January 12. "The Johnsons just want Tila to go away," a source told the publication. "They're in mourning. She is the last thing they want to deal with right now." Tila reportedly would be the only guest in that evening.
A source close to the Johnson family said they were tired of Tila and only wanted to maintain their dignity post Casey's death.
Per E! News, the Johnsons and Casey's friends are calling Larry King to cancel the plan of having her live on Tuesday, January 12. "The Johnsons just want Tila to go away," a source told the publication. "They're in mourning. She is the last thing they want to deal with right now." Tila reportedly would be the only guest in that evening.
A source close to the Johnson family said they were tired of Tila and only wanted to maintain their dignity post Casey's death.
- 1/9/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Eccentric U.S. reality TV star Tila Tequila is hoping to have some baby news to lift the gloom of her fiancee Casey Johnson's death after revealing she could be with child just five days after the tragedy.
Tequila recently backtracked on a recent online announcement that she's pregnant with her brother's baby, insisting she planned to become a surrogate mother for her sibling very soon.
And the very soon could be now, according to her latest Twitter.com post.
On Friday she wrote, "Going to doctor's appointment in 5 hours. Eeek! Pregnancy news soon??? Stay tuned."
She later added she's struggling to sleep following Johnson's death, but tweeted, "I need to rest. Especially 4 baby!"
But it's not the first time she's alerted fans and followers to baby news - she declared she was pregnant before Christmas, writing, "That is my xmas present to them."
She later admitted the strange announcement wasn't entirely accurate - because she wasn't pregnant.
She told Life & Style magazine, "I'm about to be (pregnant). When I tweeted that, I figured there's not enough space in the 140 characters. (I meant) I'm going to give him a Christmas present that's going to change his life."
Tequila, real name Tila Nguyen, added, "I don't have time to take care of a real baby of my own... (but) I feel I am very ready to experience the whole pregnancy process."...
Tequila recently backtracked on a recent online announcement that she's pregnant with her brother's baby, insisting she planned to become a surrogate mother for her sibling very soon.
And the very soon could be now, according to her latest Twitter.com post.
On Friday she wrote, "Going to doctor's appointment in 5 hours. Eeek! Pregnancy news soon??? Stay tuned."
She later added she's struggling to sleep following Johnson's death, but tweeted, "I need to rest. Especially 4 baby!"
But it's not the first time she's alerted fans and followers to baby news - she declared she was pregnant before Christmas, writing, "That is my xmas present to them."
She later admitted the strange announcement wasn't entirely accurate - because she wasn't pregnant.
She told Life & Style magazine, "I'm about to be (pregnant). When I tweeted that, I figured there's not enough space in the 140 characters. (I meant) I'm going to give him a Christmas present that's going to change his life."
Tequila, real name Tila Nguyen, added, "I don't have time to take care of a real baby of my own... (but) I feel I am very ready to experience the whole pregnancy process."...
- 1/9/2010
- WENN
Casey Johnson apparently never had a chance. According to the just-released 911 call, the 30-year-old socialite was most likely already dead by the time her body was discovered Monday morning.. The owner of the home where Johnson lived placed the call and told the operator she had found the Johnson & Johnson heiress unconscious in the guest house. "She's ice cold, and her hands are turning blue," replied the surprisingly calm female caller. "I have two other people here with me, and we all think she's dead." The 911 operator later asks whether it appeared to be suicide. "Oh, I don't know if it was a suicide. It's possibly not a suicide,"...
- 1/8/2010
- E! Online
"The Insider" has just obtained audio from a 911 call made when Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson was found dead. Click here to listen to the audio. "The emergency is, I have somebody who I believe has just died in my guest house. So I need somebody right away. What do you need from me?" a woman tells the 911 operator. When the operator asks if she's sure the person has passed away, she responds, ""I'm pretty sure, she's ice cold and her hands are turning blue." "I have two other people here with me and we all think she's dead," the woman adds. "Very often her medication gets all screwed up, so it's probably because of that," she is also heard saying. Johnson passed away at age 30. Autopsy results have been deferred pending further testing.
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- 1/8/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
An unidentified woman placed a 911 call when she found Casey Johnson's "cold" body in her guesthouse.
"She's ice cold and her hands are turning blue," the woman told the dispatcher. "I have two other people with me and we all think she's dead."
When asked if she thought it was suicide, the woman replied "I don't know," and added, "Very often, her medications get all screwed up. It's probably because of that."
Johnson, an...
"She's ice cold and her hands are turning blue," the woman told the dispatcher. "I have two other people with me and we all think she's dead."
When asked if she thought it was suicide, the woman replied "I don't know," and added, "Very often, her medications get all screwed up. It's probably because of that."
Johnson, an...
- 1/8/2010
- Extra
The moment the woman saw Casey Johnson in her guesthouse, she knew she was dead. "She's ice cold and her hands are turning blue," the woman says, according to a tape of the 911 call. "I have two other people with me and we all think she's dead." The caller, who was not identified, tells the emergency operator that the body of the 30-year-old woman is "in my guesthouse, so I need somebody right away."The woman is asked if she thinks it was a suicide. "I don't know if it's a suicide," the caller says. "Very often, her medication gets all screwed up.
- 1/8/2010
- by Ken Lee
- PEOPLE.com
TMZ has obtained the 911 call made the day Casey Johnson's body was discovered.The call was made by the owner of the home Johnson was living in. The woman described Johnson as "ice cold."The caller also told the operator, "Very often, [Casey's] medication gets all screwed up, so it's probably because of that." ...
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- 1/8/2010
- TMZ
Tila Tequila may be getting ready for her Larry King close-up, but will her upcoming appearance on the talkmeister's CNN show actually happen? A source tells me that family members and friends of the late Casey Johnson have called King urging him to rethink the booking. The reality-tv personality, who insists that her engagement to Casey was real, is scheduled to be grilled by King on Tuesday during a live, in-studio appearance... "The Johnsons just want Tila to go away," source said. "They're in mourning. She is the last thing they want to deal with right now." Earlier this week, cops were called when Casey's longtime friends Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips showed up at...
- 1/8/2010
- E! Online
Tila Tequila seems pretty intent on turning the tragic and sudden death of her fiancee Casey Johnson into a media circus. Instead of responding to claims that she's taking advantage of Johnson's death to boost her exposure by keeping her mouth shut and acting like someone who's legitimately in mourning, Tequila has decided to draw more attention to herself. It's hard to argue with Casey Johnson's family and friends' accusation that Tequila has been a bit of an opportunist since Casey's death. Tila has posted over 75 tweets, spoken to press outside her home, released ...
- 1/8/2010
- by By Actress Archives
Casey Johnson's dogs are not only alive and well -- they've been medically cleared to enjoy life with their brand new, super-rich family.Sources close to the Johnson family tell TMZ that after Nicky Hilton and Bijou Philips took little Elvis (left) and Zoe (right) back from Tila Tequila, the doggies were "taken to a veterinarian in Los Angeles for full checkups and were then released to the [Johnson] family."Despite accusations from Tila that...
- 1/8/2010
- TMZ
Tila Tequila's blogging bender will not end. She has now taken to Twitter to let the world know that she's going to the doctor because she might be pregnant.
That's just what the world needs. A tiny(er) Tila Tequila running around.
Can this girl's life get any weirder? Reading through her Twitter... one actually has to question her mental status. Seriously.
Friday, Jan. 8 Tila Tequila tweets:
ok going on 4 days no sleep. Ahhh! Going to doctor's appointment in 5 hours. Eeek! Pregnancy news soon??? Stay tuned....xox
someone please tell me to go to sleep! I haven't slept going on 4 days now from the loss of my Wifey. I need to rest. Especially 4 baby!
ok ok I'm going to sleep now. I need to take care of myself. My Wifey would have wanted that. Dont forget 2 check out
We can't wait to hear the results of that doctor's visit. Maybe...
That's just what the world needs. A tiny(er) Tila Tequila running around.
Can this girl's life get any weirder? Reading through her Twitter... one actually has to question her mental status. Seriously.
Friday, Jan. 8 Tila Tequila tweets:
ok going on 4 days no sleep. Ahhh! Going to doctor's appointment in 5 hours. Eeek! Pregnancy news soon??? Stay tuned....xox
someone please tell me to go to sleep! I haven't slept going on 4 days now from the loss of my Wifey. I need to rest. Especially 4 baby!
ok ok I'm going to sleep now. I need to take care of myself. My Wifey would have wanted that. Dont forget 2 check out
We can't wait to hear the results of that doctor's visit. Maybe...
- 1/8/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Tila Tequila's public mourning period for her late fiancee Casey Johnson continues. After the heiress' friends spoke out against Tila for using Casey's death to make herself more infamous, Tila is determined to show everyone that she is beside herself with grief. "My bed is so empty without her now. I cant live here alone anymore! Losing my mind..." she tweeted Friday along with the picture below. Tila's crippling sadness did not stop her from taking several more swipes at Casey's friends Nicky Hilton and Bijou Philips, whom she accused of trying to put Casey's dogs to sleep. "Thank u guys 4 seeing the pure evil that is Nikky, Bijou & some other ppl Dont worry. I will write a tell all blog on what they Didnt Tell U," she tweeted. And: "Wanna know if the Dog is dead? Why don't u...
- 1/8/2010
- by Katy Hall
- Huffington Post
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - Since the death of her beloved fiancee Casey Johnson, reality TV starlet Tila Tequila has not been afraid to share her heartache and true feelings on her blog and her Twitter page. While she has spent a fair amount of time defending herself, it's also pretty clear that she's mourning the loss of her lover and she even suggests that she's being singled out and demonized by some of Johnson's friends and family. On Twitter Tila talks about seeing Johnson in her dreams, how she's being bullied by gossip blogs and how she's been hounded by the paparazzi over the past few days. She also alleges that Johnson's childhood friends Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips have already put the late heiress' dog to sleep! Tila wrote, "Wanna know if the Dog is dead? Why don't u ask [Nicky] & the family. Trust me. They already killed the dog.
- 1/8/2010
- x17online.com
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- 1/8/2010
- by PopSugar
- Popsugar.com
When heiress Casey Johnson died earlier this week, she left behind a three-year-old daughter named Ava. TMZ is reporting that Ava is going to remain with Johnson's mother Sale, with whom Ava has been staying the past few months.
There is no word as to whether Sale Johnson and husband Ahmad Rashad (yes, NBC sportscaster Ahmad Rashad, who was previously married to Phylicia Rashad, aka Clair Huxtable) will formally adopted Ava or simply retain custody.
Between this news and the weird other-heiresses-save-Casey's-dogs-from-crazy-Tila-Tequila story, this is a veritable "Cosby Show" meets "Brady Bunch." Only sadder and with a lot more money.
Casey Johnson adopted Ava from Kazakstan in 2007, which is also when her mother Sale wed Rashad.
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There is no word as to whether Sale Johnson and husband Ahmad Rashad (yes, NBC sportscaster Ahmad Rashad, who was previously married to Phylicia Rashad, aka Clair Huxtable) will formally adopted Ava or simply retain custody.
Between this news and the weird other-heiresses-save-Casey's-dogs-from-crazy-Tila-Tequila story, this is a veritable "Cosby Show" meets "Brady Bunch." Only sadder and with a lot more money.
Casey Johnson adopted Ava from Kazakstan in 2007, which is also when her mother Sale wed Rashad.
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- 1/8/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
A model is threatening to sue Tila Tequila after the reality TV star accused her of trying to "ruin" heiress Casey Johnson's life.
Lawyers for Jasmine Lennard have fired off a cease and desist letter to the late star's fiancee Tequila, demanding she remove a curse-laden rant on her blog which brands the British model "an ugly devil."
Johnson hit the headlines in November after she was arrested for allegedly robbing Lennard's Los Angeles home.
But, in the internet post, Tequila alleges Lennard was attempting to frame Johnson, writing, "Jazmine (sic) was supposedly the one who gave her (Johnson) the key to her place & told her to borrow whatever she wanted. Jazmine set her up on purpose, probably hoping that she would get millions off of Casey, but once she realised that Casey didn't have that money, Jazmine, this devil - an Ugly devil at that - got p**sed (angry). And as soon as my fiancee and I announced that we got engaged, this bi**h would not stop harassing us!"
But Lennard, whose mum is former Bond star Marilyn Galsworthy, wants the post taken down - and her attorneys have promised to take legal action against Tequila if she refuses to remove it.
Their letter reads: "Should you fail to comply with our client's stipulations, you will be exposed to extensive liability in damages and legal costs in this jurisdiction."
The felony grand theft charges stemming from Johnson's arrest were dropped when she was found dead at home on Monday.
Lawyers for Jasmine Lennard have fired off a cease and desist letter to the late star's fiancee Tequila, demanding she remove a curse-laden rant on her blog which brands the British model "an ugly devil."
Johnson hit the headlines in November after she was arrested for allegedly robbing Lennard's Los Angeles home.
But, in the internet post, Tequila alleges Lennard was attempting to frame Johnson, writing, "Jazmine (sic) was supposedly the one who gave her (Johnson) the key to her place & told her to borrow whatever she wanted. Jazmine set her up on purpose, probably hoping that she would get millions off of Casey, but once she realised that Casey didn't have that money, Jazmine, this devil - an Ugly devil at that - got p**sed (angry). And as soon as my fiancee and I announced that we got engaged, this bi**h would not stop harassing us!"
But Lennard, whose mum is former Bond star Marilyn Galsworthy, wants the post taken down - and her attorneys have promised to take legal action against Tequila if she refuses to remove it.
Their letter reads: "Should you fail to comply with our client's stipulations, you will be exposed to extensive liability in damages and legal costs in this jurisdiction."
The felony grand theft charges stemming from Johnson's arrest were dropped when she was found dead at home on Monday.
- 1/8/2010
- WENN
The 911 tape for Casey Johnson has just been released to People. On it you can hear a woman call in and tell the dispatcher, “I have somebody who I believe has just died in my guesthouse.” The caller is never identified, but it can be assumed that it’s the woman who owns the home in which Johnson was staying prior to her death. The woman continues giving information to the dispatcher, telling the man, "She's ice cold and her hands are turning blue. I have two other people with me and we all think she's dead." ...
- 1/8/2010
- Hollyscoop.com
Casey Johnson's ex-girlfriend Jasmine Lennard has fired a cease-and-desist letter to her fiancée Tila Tequila for calling her names online. Lennard is the same woman who accused Johnson of stealing jewelry, clothing and a legal document from her in November.
Tequila posted a long rant-filled post on her blog on Thursday, calling her numerous profanities and even posting an unflattering shot of Lennard.
According to her, Lennard was a "prostitute," a known "gold digger and homewrecker" in London who seduced celebrities, a drug addict, con artist, and "just all around bad news."
Unsurprisingly, Lennard wasn't amused. Her lawyers sent the MTV reality show star, real name Tila Nguyen, a cease-and-desist letter, threatening to sue her if she doesn't delete the disparaging post.
Tequila posted a long rant-filled post on her blog on Thursday, calling her numerous profanities and even posting an unflattering shot of Lennard.
According to her, Lennard was a "prostitute," a known "gold digger and homewrecker" in London who seduced celebrities, a drug addict, con artist, and "just all around bad news."
Unsurprisingly, Lennard wasn't amused. Her lawyers sent the MTV reality show star, real name Tila Nguyen, a cease-and-desist letter, threatening to sue her if she doesn't delete the disparaging post.
- 1/8/2010
- icelebz.com
Casey Johnson's three-year-old daughter will be raised by Casey's mother and sisters, family sources tell TMZ. Ava -- whom Casey adopted two years ago -- has been living with Casey's mom, Sale, for the past few months. We're told it's the family that wants Ava to remain with Sale -- along with her husband Ahmad Rashad* -- for good. Sources close to the family tell us Casey's sisters will also help out. It is...
- 1/8/2010
- TMZ
What is the psychological fate of little Ava-Monroe?
Ronda Kaysen: Casey Johnson might have been a billionaire heiress, but she reportedly died alone in a filthy, rat-infested apartment with her 3-year-old daughter in her parents' custody. The death of Casey Johnson is not only a story of a spoiled rich girl gone wild, but also a cautionary tale of just how much havoc addiction can wreak on a family and the children left behind.
Casey's end -- she presumably died of a drug overdose complicated by diabetes, her body not found for a week -- is tragic in its own right. Add her adopted daughter Ava-Monroe to the equation and you have a sad story of a little girl orphaned not once, but twice.
"It's really tragic. [Ava's] psychological development and wellness will really depend on how she is cared for," says momlogic expert and New York City psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor.
Ronda Kaysen: Casey Johnson might have been a billionaire heiress, but she reportedly died alone in a filthy, rat-infested apartment with her 3-year-old daughter in her parents' custody. The death of Casey Johnson is not only a story of a spoiled rich girl gone wild, but also a cautionary tale of just how much havoc addiction can wreak on a family and the children left behind.
Casey's end -- she presumably died of a drug overdose complicated by diabetes, her body not found for a week -- is tragic in its own right. Add her adopted daughter Ava-Monroe to the equation and you have a sad story of a little girl orphaned not once, but twice.
"It's really tragic. [Ava's] psychological development and wellness will really depend on how she is cared for," says momlogic expert and New York City psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor.
- 1/8/2010
- Momlogic
Tila Tequila seems to be taking "fiancée" Casey Johnson's death as another opportunity for publicity. The MTV reality show star showed the world how she is mourning the pharmaceutical empire heiress' untimely demise by striking a series of poses for the paparazzi outside her home.
28-year-old Tequila, real name Tila Nguyen, was all smiles as she donned a revealing gray top and short denim shorts complete with flowers adorning her hair. She took advantage of the photographers' presence outside her home for a series of photo ops.
She could have fooled the world with her sunny and bright smile, but her real message was to "leave" her alone so she could mourn her beloved.
She also invited RadarOnline.com inside her abode for an interview to show how emotional she really is about Johnson's death.
28-year-old Tequila, real name Tila Nguyen, was all smiles as she donned a revealing gray top and short denim shorts complete with flowers adorning her hair. She took advantage of the photographers' presence outside her home for a series of photo ops.
She could have fooled the world with her sunny and bright smile, but her real message was to "leave" her alone so she could mourn her beloved.
She also invited RadarOnline.com inside her abode for an interview to show how emotional she really is about Johnson's death.
- 1/8/2010
- icelebz.com
Grieving Tila Tequila has paid an emotional goodbye to her fiancee Casey Johnson in a farewell video posted online. The internet pin-up-turned-reality TV star was heartbroken after Johnson, who proposed to Tequila last month, December 2009 was found dead at her Los Angeles home on Monday, January 4, 2010.
The star has since had photographers camping outside her home and even found herself embroiled in a fight with the heiress' friends Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips on Wednesday, January 6 over Johnson's pet pooches, which Tequila had been caring for.
Now she's addressed her tragic lover in a video released to RadarOnline.com. In the video footage, she says, "Casey, I just want to say that I love you so much and I miss you so much and that's all that matters. There's so much chaos going on right now without you here. I just wish you were here because there's so much chaos.
The star has since had photographers camping outside her home and even found herself embroiled in a fight with the heiress' friends Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips on Wednesday, January 6 over Johnson's pet pooches, which Tequila had been caring for.
Now she's addressed her tragic lover in a video released to RadarOnline.com. In the video footage, she says, "Casey, I just want to say that I love you so much and I miss you so much and that's all that matters. There's so much chaos going on right now without you here. I just wish you were here because there's so much chaos.
- 1/8/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
By Ester Goldberg
Catch up on all the top schmooze, as Ester gives her own outrageous take on the week at TheWrap. In this episode: a tell-all book about super-lothario Warren Beatty (it must be all those vitamins he took!); Tiger's beefcake shots (he shouldn't quit his day job just yet); Tila Tequila's peculiar reaction to the death of her fiancee, Casey Johnson (Twittering seems less than respectful); and James Cameron's expanding bank balance (so that's what the 3D glasses are for!). So sit your tookus down and watch ...
Catch up on all the top schmooze, as Ester gives her own outrageous take on the week at TheWrap. In this episode: a tell-all book about super-lothario Warren Beatty (it must be all those vitamins he took!); Tiger's beefcake shots (he shouldn't quit his day job just yet); Tila Tequila's peculiar reaction to the death of her fiancee, Casey Johnson (Twittering seems less than respectful); and James Cameron's expanding bank balance (so that's what the 3D glasses are for!). So sit your tookus down and watch ...
- 1/8/2010
- by Lisa Horowitz
- The Wrap
Diminutive reality TV star Tila Tequila is continuously releasing statements and using social media to promote her questionable relationship with deceased "fiance" Casey Johnson. "Casey Picked Me Over Her Family & Thats Why They R All Badmouthing Me in Press Cuz She Loved Me More!" Tequila Twittered Thursday morning. Just recently this was Tequila's stream of Twittered thoughts: # blah blah blah. f*ck media. F*ck haters. I love my Wife & thats that! Can a bitch take a day 0ff from grieving all week! Its nice to smile. about 1 hour ago from web Wow remember when I said paps was just at my house? They already posted pics http://tinyurl.com/yc8uest This is wut happens when u dnt sleep...
- 1/8/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Hollywood.tv cameras were rolling as Tila Tequila talked with paps outside her home, the site of an incident yesterday involving Nicky Hilton, Bijou Phillips and the police. “Does it bother you that everyone’s against you, it seems like?” a photog asks Tila. “Yes,” she responds. Then, asked what she’s been doing in her house, Tila -- possibly referring to her late fianceé Casey Johnson -- says, “I changed my sheets because it’s still her sheets.” Keep watching the video to see Tila introduce her dog to the paps.
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- 1/8/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
Tila Tequila has taken to Twitter to defend herself against claims that she ignored warning sings leading up to the death of Casey Johnson. The model and reality TV star claimed that she was a "good influence" on Johnson, to whom she was reportedly engaged, says People. "I was the Only one who was constantly checking on my wifey (more)...
- 1/8/2010
- by By Mike Moody
- Digital Spy
Tila Tequila isn't just clashing with Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips. She's continuing to fight battles on behalf of her deceased fiancée, Casey Johnson. The heiress was arrested in November 2009 for allegedly stealing jewelry, clothing and a legal document from ex-girlfriend Jasmine Lennard. Early this morning, the MTV reality star posted a tirade against Lennard on her blog filled with so many curse words, we almost had to wash our computer screens off with soap! Not surprisingly, Lennard isn't pleased. Her lawyers have since sent a cease-and-desist letter to Tequila, threatening to sue her pants off if she doesn't make the post disappear. "Should you fail to comply...
- 1/7/2010
- E! Online
• Tila Tequila used the paparazzi stationed outside her home for a special photo shoot today. What? That's just how she mourns the loss of her fiancée Casey Johnson. Tila also invited Radar Online inside so she could publicly say goodbye to Casey. No wonder Casey's friends are not pleased with her. • At last night's People's Choice Awards, Mariah Carey had to defend her drunk Palm Springs acceptance speech. Hopefully that won't discourage her from partying at the Globes because that's just what this awards season needs. More Mariah. • More evidence that Susan Sarandon is the most awesome partying, late-night crepe-eating, younger-guy-snatching cougar...
- 1/7/2010
- E! Online
In the wake of Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson's shocking death, those close to Johnson are turning against her fiancee, Tila Tequila. Yesterday, Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips arrived at Tila's home and the police had to be called when she wouldn't turn over Casey's dogs and possessions. Today, Johnson's ex-girlfriend Courtenay Semel has lashed out at Tila for attempting to bring attention to herself following Casey's death. Speaking to People magazine, Semel said, "The thing I find the most sickening is that the media is giving [he ...
- 1/7/2010
- by By Actress Archives
An insane photo essay on how Tila is dealing with the loss of her "fiance" today.
Tila Tequila seemed pretty emotionally fragile to begin with, so the untimely death of her so-called fiance Casey Johnson and the endless media scrutiny that comes along with that is a potent recipe for a special kind of craziness. For example: These insane photos, which were taken earlier today outside of her home. She's literally up a tree. In fact, one can only begin to make sense of her behavior by trying to understand Tila Tequila's 10 Stages of Grief. Click through our gallery to follow along.
Tila Tequila seemed pretty emotionally fragile to begin with, so the untimely death of her so-called fiance Casey Johnson and the endless media scrutiny that comes along with that is a potent recipe for a special kind of craziness. For example: These insane photos, which were taken earlier today outside of her home. She's literally up a tree. In fact, one can only begin to make sense of her behavior by trying to understand Tila Tequila's 10 Stages of Grief. Click through our gallery to follow along.
- 1/7/2010
- by Celebuzz
- Celebuzz.com
Los Angeles police detectives were close to building a theft case against socialite Casey Johnson in the weeks before she passed away after raiding her Hollywood home.
Investigators obtained search warrants against Johnson and her fiancee Tila Tequila and tore through the pair's homes on 11 December, looking for clothing and accessory items the Johnson & Johnson heiress had been accused of stealing from an ex-lover.
Jasmine Lennard alleged Johnson had stolen designer gear and jewellery from her - and she called the police to track down her missing items.
TMZ.com reports police showed up at homes owned by Johnson and Tequila, looking for items including "a Louis Vuitton gold envelope clutch, 'Trashy Lingerie' black and cream, Bright pink dress, sparkly gold 'Kitson' dress, modeling photographs and portfolio books, brown antique mink fur, single crystal earring, ring with pink stone and two clear stones on each side, and a white Herve Leger dress."
According to the police affidavit, cops spotted a pink purse that matched the descriptions of one of the stolen items, and Johnson agreed to return it.
The website reports police investigators also found a photo and a ring at Tequila's house, and two blouses and two dresses at Johnson's home.
Lennard allegedly called the cops after spotting her ex-girlfriend wearing her gold dress at a red carpet event.
Johnson was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Investigators obtained search warrants against Johnson and her fiancee Tila Tequila and tore through the pair's homes on 11 December, looking for clothing and accessory items the Johnson & Johnson heiress had been accused of stealing from an ex-lover.
Jasmine Lennard alleged Johnson had stolen designer gear and jewellery from her - and she called the police to track down her missing items.
TMZ.com reports police showed up at homes owned by Johnson and Tequila, looking for items including "a Louis Vuitton gold envelope clutch, 'Trashy Lingerie' black and cream, Bright pink dress, sparkly gold 'Kitson' dress, modeling photographs and portfolio books, brown antique mink fur, single crystal earring, ring with pink stone and two clear stones on each side, and a white Herve Leger dress."
According to the police affidavit, cops spotted a pink purse that matched the descriptions of one of the stolen items, and Johnson agreed to return it.
The website reports police investigators also found a photo and a ring at Tequila's house, and two blouses and two dresses at Johnson's home.
Lennard allegedly called the cops after spotting her ex-girlfriend wearing her gold dress at a red carpet event.
Johnson was found dead inside her home on Monday.
- 1/7/2010
- WENN
Considering the outpouring of blog posts and Tweets Tila Tequila has self-generated since her fiancee Casey Johnson's death on Monday (Jan. 4) you would think the two had been a couple for the ages, not little more than a month.
In a post on her blog Tila's Hot Spot Tila reveals that Casey wanted to take her (legal) last name, "Nguyen," once they married and then goes on a tirade against Casey's friends, Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips, who came to claim Casey's dogs after her death.
Tila believes that Nicky and Bijou want to euthanize the poodle and Yorkie so that they can be buried with Casey.
She is also busy making wedding plans for the her and Casey's Afterlife, complete with celebrity attendees:
"I will see you soon enough in heaven and our wedding will be even more beautiful in Heaven and Marilyn Monroe can be my Maid of Honor...
In a post on her blog Tila's Hot Spot Tila reveals that Casey wanted to take her (legal) last name, "Nguyen," once they married and then goes on a tirade against Casey's friends, Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips, who came to claim Casey's dogs after her death.
Tila believes that Nicky and Bijou want to euthanize the poodle and Yorkie so that they can be buried with Casey.
She is also busy making wedding plans for the her and Casey's Afterlife, complete with celebrity attendees:
"I will see you soon enough in heaven and our wedding will be even more beautiful in Heaven and Marilyn Monroe can be my Maid of Honor...
- 1/7/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Tila Tequila continues to find new channels for fame in her fiancee's death. The latest Tila stunt is an Internet war with Nicky Hilton and Bijou Philips over the fate of Casey Johnson's dogs. Wednesday afternoon Nicky and Bijou stopped by Tila's house to pick up Casey's belongings and dogs for return to the Johnson family. Tila aired a fear that Casey's friends planned to put the dogs to sleep, as the heiress had once asked that her elderly poodle Zoey be buried with her in the event of her untimely death. "They don't care about the dogs. They are putting them to sleep to bury with Casey," she sobbed to the cameras. When asked by photogs if they planned to put the dogs to sleep, Bijou shook her head no. The consensus among Casey's friends seems to be that...
- 1/7/2010
- by Katy Hall
- Huffington Post
Following Casey Johnson's shocking death, a catfight over her dogs broke out between her fiancee Tila Tequila and Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips. Hilton, who is the godmother of the three-year-old adopted daughter that Casey left behind, and Phillips showed up at Tila's home to collect Casey's dogs. Police had to be called before Tila would give up them up.In case you thought that Casey Johnson's sudden death couldn't get any more depressing - you were wrong. According to some reports, Phillips and Hilton were collecting Casey's sickly elderly poodle Zoey, because they intended on putting the sickly dog to sleep so that she could be buried ...
- 1/7/2010
- by By Actress Archives
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