Spector trial: Day 12
The Phil Spector murder trial continued today with a ruling that forensic evidence was removed from the scene and hidden from the prosecution.
The object in question is thought to be a portion of a fingernail with traces of a passing bullet. The fingernail is thought to belong to actress Lana Clarkson, whom Spector is accused of murdering in February 2003 at his home. The nail would offer proof that Clarkson was resisting having the gun places in her mouth. Spector maintains that Clarkson, an actress, killed herself.
According to Judge Larry Paul Fidler, only one person, attorney Sara Caplan, has offered a credible account of seeing forensic expert Dr. Henry Lee place the nail in a vial. Lee denies removing the alleged evidence from the scene.
Lee previously testified in the trials of O.J. Simpson and William Kennedy Smith and has his own show on Court TV. |
Nelly Furtado, Cee-Lo added to MTV awards lineup
Nelly Furtado, Gnarls Barkley frontman Cee-Lo Green, Common and Gym Class Heroes have been added to the lineup of this year's MTV Video Music Awards.
They'll join previously announced performers including Kanye West, Fall Out Boy, Amy Winehouse and Foo Fighters at the Las Vegas ceremony, which is set to take place on September 9 at the Palms Casino Resort.
Gym Class Heroes are nominated for Best New Artist and Best Group.
In addition, super-producer Timbaland has been named the "official maestro" of the ceremony, responsible for "creating several show-stopping and unexpected artist collaborations," MTV said in a statement. |
The White Stripes Top NME Chart
The White Stripes have kept the top spot of the NME Chart toinight ( July 1).
'Icky Thump' maintains it top position despite a high new entry from Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Number Four with 'Down Boy'.
Will The White Stripes maintain their position when Biffy Clyro comeback next week with 'Folding Stars' or will Razorlight nab the pole position with 'Hold On (Live)'?
The NME Chart is:
1. The White Stripes- 'Icky Thump'
2. Bloc Party- 'Hunting For Witches'
3. Queens Of The Stone Age- 'Sick, Sick, Sikc'
4. Yeah Yeah Yeahs- 'Down Boy'
5. Klaxons- 'Not Over Yet'
6. Jack Penate- 'Torn On The Platform'
7. The Wombats- 'Kill The Director'
8. The Rakes- 'The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect'
9. Tokyo Police Club- 'Your English Is Good'
10. Hadouken!- 'Liquid Lives' |