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On Monday, the public watched intently as the verdict was read to Dr. Conrad Murray. As it was announced that he was found guilty of the manslaughter of Michael Jackson, a crowd of cheers erupted outside the courthouse. People were ecstatic to see justice get served to someone they've probably never met before.

The public has an intense fascination with celebrity trials. Publicists and the media can manipulate most celebrity events, whether it's a new romance, a paternity suit or a divorce. And most of the time, we're not 100% sure if what we know is real or not. But when we see those stars in court, on trial, there's no denying the reality of what they're dealing with. The facts are there, the law is involved, and we see those celebs humanized. They go from characters on the covers of magazines to real citizens at the mercy of the judicial system. So we're rounding up the top five celebrity trials of the century.

5. The Jennifer Hudson Family Murders: When Jennifer Hudson won an Academy Award, she was on top of the world. Unfortunately, that came crashing down in 2008, when the bodies of her mother and brother were found murdered in the family's Chicago home. Darnell Donerson and Jason Hudson were both shot to death. Three days after they were found, the body of Hudson's 7 year-old nephew was found in a SUV on the West Side. William Balfour, Jennifer's brother-in-law, became the prime suspect on December 2008. He plead not guilty. A month later, he was charged with first-degree murder and home invasion.

We're not sure who is doing the new ads for Macy's, but they need a raise pronto! The adorable new commercial features everyone from Jessica Simpson to P.Diddy to Jennifer Lopez.

The "Find Your Magic" campaign takes us into the magical world that is the famed department store. It features Jess clowning around, P. Diddy during a photo shoot, J.Lo as the perfume fairy and Martha Stewart as the kitchen goddess.

The commercial doesn't air on TV until September 12th but we got the special video already. Check it out below...

Martha Stewart is launching a brand new reality series with Mark Burnett! Martha will be doing what she does best—helping people with their projects!

Variety reports that the show, called “Help Me, Martha” will feature Stewart and a team of eight experts who will help the show's subjects with everything from wedding near-disasters to planning last-minute parties.

This comes right on the heels of news Burnett is working with Sarah Palin as well. When asked, he replied, "Clearly, I like being around strong women."

Apparently the show is all about a "lifestyle makeover" process, with Martha showing up at people’s houses and business unannounced.

"You should see their faces when Martha Stewart shows up on their doorsteps," says Burnett. The show is yet to be sold to a network yet.

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News of Natasha Richardson's death sent shock waves across the globe. The acclaimed actress passed away Wednesday at New York City's Lenox Hill Hospital following a skiing accident just two days prior. She was 45.

"Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha," read a statement the family released shortly after her death. "They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this time."

Stars who worked with both Natasha and her husband Liam Neeson expressed their sadness over the news and sent condolences to the family. Here are some initial star reactions to the news:

In a statement, Lindsay Lohan said: "She was a wonderful woman and actress and treated me like I was her own. I didn’t see much of her over the years but I will miss her." She added: "My heart goes out to her family. This is a tragic loss."

Martha Stewart was among the first to pay tribute. She wrote on her Twitter site: "Just heard the tragic news about poor Natasha Richardson. Her family must be devastated. My sincerest condolences to all."

Oprah said, "I just want to say how deeply saddened I am, we all are, by the sudden passing of actress Natasha Richardson yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Liam Neeson, their two sons, the rest of their family and friends. Yet another reminder of how fleeting life can be and how precious. We need to value every moment."

Helen Mirren said, "Natasha was a great actress, a fantastic mother, a loving wife and a whirlwind of energy, with an infectious love of life expressed firstly by her wonderful deep laugh. Anyone who knew her will be in mourning today. I hope that Liam [Neeson, Richardson's husband] and her sons are helped in their pain by the great love and sympathy that is coming to them from people all over the world."

Kelly Ripa said, "She was a lady. I can't tell you enough what a good person she was, and fun and vivacious and the most full of life."

Demi Moore (via Twitter): "I am sending out prayers for Natasha Richardson and her family. A real reminder of how precious life is and how quickly it can be gone.

Sam Mendes, who directed Richardson in his 1998 Broadway production of Cabaret, said: "Natasha combined the best of (her parents) Vanessa Redgrave and Tony Richardson: the enormous depth and emotional force of a great actor on the one hand, and the intelligence and objectivity of a great director on the other. She was one of a kind, a magnificent actress. She was also an amazing mother, a loyal friend, and the greatest and most generous host you could ever hope to meet. It defies belief that this gifted, brave, tenacious, wonderful woman is gone."

Filmmaker Ken Russell, who directed Richardson in her 1986 debut, Gothic, said she had a "blend of tenderness and fire." He wrote in a newspaper: "She was one of the few modern actresses who was as smart as she was pretty, and as gentle as she was fierce." He continued: "I loved her unashamedly, and wish her remarkable and wonderful mother, who must be suffering greatly at the moment, all courage and strength."

Jane Fonda recalled meeting the young Richardson on the set of Julia, the 1977 film in which Fonda starred opposite Richardson's mother, Vanessa Redgrave. "She was a little girl but already beautiful and graceful. It didn't surprise me that she became such a talented actor," Fonda recalled on her blog. "It is hard to even imagine what it must be like for her family. My heart is heavy."