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[HMG] – In the latest installment of Michael Jackson’s sad demise, the Los Angeles Police Department has just taken a step that was both widely reported and perhaps long overdue – Jackson’s Doctor, Conrad Murray has been charged with manslaughter.

The criminal complaint filed by the LAPD thirty minutes ago alleges that Dr. Murray “did unlawfully, and without malice, kill Michael Joseph Jackson…in the commission of an unlawful act, and in the commission of a lawful act which might have produced death in an unlawful manner, without due caution and circumspection.”

The charges stem from investigations conducted by the department which suggest Dr. Murray administered Propofol to Michael shortly before the singer was found unresponsive in his rented Holmby Hills mansion, where Dr. Murray was also staying.

A post-mortem proved the 50-year old superstar died as a result of ‘acute Propofol intoxication.’

Doctor Murray will now face a Judge and be arraigned on the charges at 1.30pm local time in a Los Angeles courtroom. TMZ says he’s due to enter a plea of ‘Not guilty.’ He is then expected to be released on bail almost immediately, pending the trial.

None of the charges filed against Dr. Murray constitute a felony, but if found guilty he could be sentenced to four years in jail

[HMG] – Warner’s new movie, Valentine’s Day proves once again that only the clueless suits who run Hollywood could put Julia Roberts, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Anne Hathaway, Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner, Ashton Kutcher and Emma Roberts in one movie…and still make it a snoozer.

And then order a sequel before it debuts.

Already panned by the critics for being ‘as gooey and lacking in protein as a chocolate bonbon,’ ‘Valentine’s does not even open until Friday, but Deadline says Warners are so mesmerized by the cash-cow potential of cramming a movie with so many names that as many as three people could turn up at the theater, they’ve already ordered a second installment.

And the fact ‘Valentine’s cost below $50-million means it’s unlikely they’ll stop at just two.

Katherine Fugate, who wrote the original [there's a word you don't hear much these days,] has already given Warners a draft script for the new chapter, which would move the whole scene from February in LA to New Years Eve in New York…in what we might need to call a ‘tribute’ to ‘When Harry Met Sally.’

Valentine’s director, Garry Marshall [who also helmed 'Pretty Woman'] is booked to direct the new film as well, and most of the ‘Valentine’s cast are in talks to reappear.

There’s no date for release yet, but if Valentine’s grosses more than $10,000 you can bet there’ll be one.

Meanwhile, we here at Hot Momma Towers are taking bets on the dumbest excuse Warners could use for part three. What gets your vote – Groundhog Day, Arbor Day, Labor Day…Billie Holiday?

Let’s hear some suggestions…

[HMG] – In news that could well be a re-run from every two weeks for the past six months, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are back together. Yes, again.

Friends of the perpetually recycled couple say that, though their connection’s been fragile for the past few months, the pair have now committed to making it work. They last split around the time of the MTV Video Music Awards in September, but as an insider reveals that’s now past;

“He and Jess took some time apart through the fall, but stayed in touch via phone.” the sources tells 411. They visited each other and Jess missed him, but by the holidays Justin was back and focused on Jess.”

And this rematch, we’re assured, is for real…just like all the others;

“Justin loves her,” oozes the snitch. “She makes him happy, they have so much in common and she’s a good fit for him. She’s low-key and makes an effort to spend time with her family and friends.”

The problem last time, so it seems, is JT does not like the idea of commitment. But he and Jessica have worked that out;

“Justin now realizes what it would be like to lose Jess. He wants her in his life and they’re now in a much better pace in terms of a connection,” so we’re told.

And JT’s mom, Lynn Harless, is reportedly so happy they’re a couple again, she wants them to breed;

“She’s often said she would love to see him and Jess marry and have her grandchildren. Lynn really does like Jess, so their mended romance is good news.”

And if Lynne needed a preview of their spawn, the guys at Harvard can help – With Jess by his side, JT was ‘honored’ as the ‘Hasty Pudding Theatrical’s Man of the Year on Friday, ending the night in a blond wig that looked more fake than Britney’s, dayglo-pink heels and an over-sized bra.

“This year’s Man Of The Year is a triple threat,” said Stephen Rola, Hasty’s Roast-Master. “He sings, he dances…and he goes straight to DVD.”

Then came a parade starring Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Madonna – all played by guys – joined by a clone of fellow ‘NSync’ alumnus, Chris Kirkpatrick.

But once clad in the wig and pink heels, JT’s response was disturbing; While rating the ‘Pudding Pot’ award as “cooler than any Grammy or Emmy,” he confessed quite a taste for the taffeta;

“Every time I’ve hosted SNL I’ve ended up in drag at least once,” he told the crowd. “I love stuff like this.”

Jessica seen heading for the exits in 3…2…1…

[HMG] – As an actor, Jack Nicholson has had some crazy ideas, but since making ‘The Bucket List’ with Morgan Freeman back in 2007 he’s had a classic – He now wants to be eaten by birds.

At 72, the New Jersey-born Hollywood icon says he’s not really planning for death, but as he hates small spaces a coffin was not his first choice as an ending.

But the ‘Sky Burials’ made popular by native Americans have really drawn his attention as a final farewell.

“I’ve had several ideas,” Jack told German TV. “Once I thought it would be nice to be buried under a large statue that is at least 10-meters high. Then I liked the nature of the Indians, who haul their bodies up into the trees so they’re eaten by birds.”

And even though he’s been mulling his eventual end, Jack says he’s not scared of death and feels his very successful, high-profile life has allowed him to enjoy everything he’s ever wanted to do.

“I remember a wonderful conversation I once had with Sir John Gielgud,” Jack tells M&C. “He said he’d made a schedule with things he’d like to do before he died – Travel the world, learn how to cook.., but he found that nothing was as appealing as acting. I agreed with him.”

Native Americans created sky burials because they believed the souls of those who have died linger in the air, protecting their tribe until it’s time to move on. This gave rise to the theory that by raising the bodies into the trees, or onto a mountain the departed could move on to heaven much sooner.

Jack doesn’t have a movie due for release, so this isn’t just press-seeking hype. He sounds like he means it. So what’s your opinion – should Jack be a postmortem Piñata?…

[HMG] – Fans of the CBS drama, Lost are in for a treat; One of the show’s most popular actors, Daniel Dae Kim – who plays Jin Soo Kwon – is in talks for a lead in the new CBS reboot of Hawaii Five-O.

Kim, who has played the Korean businessman since Lost’s first season in 2004, has now signed for the role of Detective Chin Ho Kelly, originally played in the iconic series by Kam Fong, who died in 2002.

While born in South Korea, 41-year old Dan was raised in Pennsylvania and New York but moved to Hawaii when he landed the role of Kwon. He’s since opened a restaurant there called ‘The Counter,’ and this new job will keep him in the tropical paradise for many years yet – assuming the reboot’s a hit.

The original Hawaii Five-0, which ran for ten years from 1968, concerned an elite branch of Hawaii’s State Police, headed by Detective Steve Garrett.  Originally played by the late Jack Lord that role has yet to be cast, but ‘Moonlight’ star Alex O’Loughlin is the favorite according to the Reporter, and is still in talks for the part.

The reboot comes from the same minds who created 2008’s FBI drama, ‘Fringe.’ So the chance of success looks quite good. But until Det. Garrett is cast production can’t start, and the whole project’s been stalled and re-started for months.

If a firm debut date ever comes we’ll let you know…

(HMG) – New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is in baseball terms ‘bidding to hit for the cycle’ on blonde Hollywood cougars. A-Rod who has had alleged flings with Madonna and most recently with screen star Kate Hudson, was spotted getting cozy with Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz at a Pre-Super Bowl party in Miami last weekend!

Fellow partiers blabbed to OK! Magazine that Cameron was spied humping on A-Rod at the CAA Party on Saturday night, seemingly a common way of saying hello in Hollywood circles:

Spies say Rodriguez was sitting on a couch beside Cameron as she “was dancing by herself” before moving her gyrating body towards him.

At one point the blonde beauty – who was “tipsy” and being very “fun and flirty” – began “grinding on ‘A-Rod.’”

Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Jessica Alba, Carrie Underwood, and Alex’s team mate Derek Jeter, rumored to possibly be engaged to Minka Kelly, were also on hand at the soiree.