During a recent interview, Katherine was asked if MJ's death was avoidable, to which she responded, "It could have been prevented because he had hired a doctor to watch over him. The doctor was negligent."

As we previously reported,Katherine Jackson and Michael Jackson's children are suing AEG Live -- claiming the company breached its agreement to provide physical care for Michael Jackson -- and that AEG was negligent in their hiring of Dr. Conrad Murray as MJ's physician.

In the suit, Katherine claims AEG's contract with Michael "created a legal duty for AEG to act reasonably toward the physical well-being of Michael Jackson."

In the document, Katherine also blames AEG for hiring Dr. Murray without a proper background check -- claiming, "AEG did not provide a doctor who was truly looking out for Jackson's well-being and did not provide equipment."

The suit also alleges AEG caused emotional distress to Michael's son Prince because he witnessed Michael suffering and dying, and "he was put in a position as bystander to these tragic events."

Kenny Ortega, who produced the planned London concerts for Michael, is also named as a defendant.

The attorney who filed the suit, Brian J. Panish, released a statement saying, "The purpose of this lawsuit is to prove to the world the truth about what happened to Michael Jackson, once and for all."

Can you guess which Hollywood heavy hitter was spotted out to lunch with his adorable daughter?

Pauly D is in the next issue of GQ -- but his infamous blowout hair 'do isn't!

The "Jersey Shore" boys got a sporty makeover for the October issue -- and were forced to ditch their Ed Hardy pants, jewelry and hair-gel for the shoot.

See more -- and get workout tips from from Pauly, the Situation, Ronnie and Vinny -- when the issue drops September 21.

This photo pretty much proves Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt aren't getting divorced ... and may also make you lose your breakfast.

The gruesome twosome just happened to be photographed while kissing on Heidi's 24th birthday in Santa Barbara yesterday -- while Montag proudly displayed her wedding ring.

A toast to the happy couple?

In the '90s, Swedish pop group Ace of Base (Jonas Berggren, Linn Berggren, Jenny Berggren and Ulf Ekberg) became famous with hits like "Don't Turn Around," "The Sign" and "All That She Wants." Guess what they look like now!

Teri Hatcher suited up and hopped into the water yesterday for the 2010 Nautica Malibu Triathlon.

Hatcher, who previously posted swimsuit photos of herself on her Facebook to promote the event, competed in the swimming portion of the event.

Her teammates included "Modern Family" star Julie Bowen and Disney head honcho Bob Iger.

Hatcher took part in the event to raise money for the L.A. Children's Hospital.

When The Situation decided to go apartment hunting in Los Angeles, he picked out a place with the most guido-sounding name he could find -- The Palazzo. Ay-oh!

But in all seriousness ... The Palazzo is a giant, swanky apartment community the size of a small city that happens to be located right near the CBS lot where "Dancing with the Stars" shoots. We're told he had his eyes on a unit that ran more than $5k per month ... but no sweat off his brow -- "DWTS" picks up the tab.

And the best part -- he doesn't have to share a bathroom with Angelina!

Listen up gumshoes -- sleuth through these tricky pics and see if you can spot the subtle differences!

**HINT -- There are THREE differences in the above photograph!**

Ryan Reynolds shows off his tattoo and toned abs in the new issue of GQ -- where he admits his marriage to Scarlett Johansson is "the best part" of his life.

Though Ryan rarely talks about Scarlett or his personal life, he tells the mag the couple will start a family "a few years down the road" -- and that they're not currently adopting a baby from Ghana, as tabloids have reported.

Ryan Reynolds shows off his tattoo and toned abs in the new issue of GQ -- where he admits his marriage to Scarlett Johansson is "the best part" of his life.

Though Ryan rarely talks about Scarlett or his personal life, he tells the mag the couple will start a family "a few years down the road" -- and that they're not currently adopting a baby from Ghana, as tabloids have reported.

Check out more pics from the shoot above -- and the full issue when it drops September 21.

Red carpets are so last season -- check out the hits and misses from the white carpet at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.

Decked out in a stained and raggedy weave, John Lennon shades, bra, panties, fishnets, a "Solid Gold" dancer jacket, travel handcuffs, a pair of sensible Alexander McQueen hoof heels and not much else, Lady Gaga made her way through an airline terminal at LAX on Monday.

Thank you for flying Shauna Sand Airlines.

Teri Hatcher suited up and hopped into the water yesterday for the 2010 Nautica Malibu Triathlon.

Hatcher, who previously posted swimsuit photos of herself on her Facebook to promote the event, competed in the swimming portion of the event.

Her teammates included "Modern Family" star Julie Bowen and Disney head honcho Bob Iger.

Hatcher took part in the event to raise money for the L.A. Children's Hospital.

When The Situation decided to go apartment hunting in Los Angeles, he picked out a place with the most guido-sounding name he could find -- The Palazzo. Ay-oh!

But in all seriousness ... The Palazzo is a giant, swanky apartment community the size of a small city that happens to be located right near the CBS lot where "Dancing with the Stars" shoots. We're told he had his eyes on a unit that ran more than $5k per month ... but no sweat off his brow -- "DWTS" picks up the tab.

And the best part -- he doesn't have to share a bathroom with Angelina!

Listen up gumshoes -- sleuth through these tricky pics and see if you can spot the subtle differences!

Susan arrived to L.A. earlier today to perform the song "Perfect Day" on the show.

Sources connected to the show tell TMZ ... producers needed permission from the songwriter, Lou Reed -- the former lead singer for The Velvet Underground and famous for "Walk on the Wild Side" -- but at the last minute they were informed that Reed refused permission because he isn't a Boyle fan.

When Boyle found out, she dissolved into tears -- unprepared to change her tune for the show.

We're told Boyle went to LAX this afternoon -- still in tears -- and is catching a flight back to London.

"America's Got Talent" refused to comment.

The day after strutting some killer couture on the catwalk , Gisele Bundchen popped up on the streets of NYC with the one person who can steal her spotlight: Her adorable son, Benjamin.

While the supermodel mom did some serious window shopping in SoHo, her cute baby with Tom Brady caught some Zzzzzz's.

Shhhhhh ... he's sleeping.

A new 32,000-square-foot hotel with private luxury suites, a salon, spa and even limousine transportation is set to open in an exclusive part of Los Angeles next month and they have just one rule: no humans allowed.

The Barkley (get it?) is getting ready to open its doors in Westlake VIllage on October 25 and they are planning a giant grand opening with an A-list celebrity pet guest list. They are planning on doing their own version of Grauman's Chinese Theater and having famous pets put their paw prints in the cement outside the hotel.

We're told so far invitations have been extended to the pets of celebs like: Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Jennifer Aniston, Rihanna, Nicole Richie and more.

No word yet on who will actually show.

Can you guess which awesome mom took a break on set to play with her little beach boy?!

While at the Jersey Shore this weekend, wannabe "Real Housewives of New Jersey" villain Kim G had no one to double-cross ... so she showed off her mature lady parts in a hot pink bikini instead.

With one hand wrapped around a Corona bottle ... and the other wrapped around a friend's boob -- Demi Moore flashed her ridiculously toned physique outside a house party in Malibu this weekend.

The world's youngest looking 47-year-old was hanging with her husband Ashton Kutcher ... who appeared to appreciate her intoxicating demeanor ... but eventually confiscated the booze.

Nothing wrong with a little summer day drinkin' near the beach!

Can you tell whose adorable little girl was walking around with her former pop star mama this weekend in London?

"Summer lovin' had me a blast, summer lovin' happened so fast" -- Check out which stars have given in to the temptations of love during the summer season!

"Uh well-ah well-ah well-ah huh!"

Can you guess which female pop star was rocking a gold accessory on her grill yesterday in NYC?

Take a long look at the pictures we've cleverly altered -- then see if you can spot what is different for a comforting sense of accomplishment!

**HINT -- There are THREE differences in the above photo!**

TMZ has obtained the photos of Mel Gibson's smashed up Maserati -- taken after he crashed the ultra-expensive ride into a rocky hillside in Malibu on Sunday.

The front passenger wheel area is a total mess -- with serious cosmetic and functional tire damage ... which is why the car had to be towed from the scene.

As we first reported, Gibson told CHP officers in the field that he did not know how the car drifted out of the lane and into the hillside. But according to the police report, alcohol was not a factor.

David Beckham isn't just a pretty face anymore -- dude was back to practicing with the L.A. Galaxy today for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon back in March.

Score!

Bar Refaeli stripped down to her ridiculous pink bikini this weekend -- to romp around the deck of a super-expensive yacht off the coast of Costa Smeralda ... but she wasn't the only supermodel on board.

Fresh from testifying at a war crimes trial -- alleged blood diamond recipient Naomi Campbell and her boyfriend Russian businessman Vladislav Doronin were also on the yacht ... along with Bar's main squeeze Leonardo DiCaprio.

TMZ has learned Larry King and his wife Shawn Southwick just filed for divorce both citing "irreconcilable differences."

Shawn's lawyer, Joe Mannis, filed the docs minutes after Larry filed in L.A. County Superior Court.

Larry King is asking for joint custody of his kids while Shawn is asking for primary physical custody of the couple's two kids, as well as spousal and child support.

Shawn is also claiming much of the real estate as her separate property, including the Beverly Hills house she shared with King.

Larry, 76, and Shawn, 50, were married back in 1997 -- they have two sons together.

Sources tell TMZ both Larry King and Shawn Southwick filed for divorce today after an explosive argument at their home in Beverly Hills.

Elin Nordegren is fixing up the house on her newly purchased property in her native Sweden -- proof that it may be the spot where Elin's headed to rebuild her life.

As we previously reported, Tiger Woods' current wife picked up the $2 million home late last year -- a home that could only be described as a dump, at best.

But now, new photos reveal that a major renovation is underway on the property -- and we're told the builders are trying to get everything done by the summer.

Tiger is scheduled to play the U.S. Open at the end of June -- seems the only way Elin will be watching is if they get cable in Sweden.

Heidi Montag charged her batteries, lubed up her parts and made her way to the Liquid Pool at Aria at CityCenter in Las Vegas yesterday.

Does plastic even really tan?

TMZ is tackling the age-old question -- Who's hotter? So step right up and vote for which celebrity bod is better!

The feline photos poured in for TMZ's Kitty Contest like we were passing out free cat nip!

Check out which short-haired stars might look rad rockin' those trendy L-word chic Justin Bieber bangs!