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Just when you thought this story couldn't get anymore tragic, it does. I'm warning you. This might completely ruin your Saturday night.

UPDATE: TMZ removed their original story and corrected it. Publicists for Travis Barker and DJ AM said their sources are telling lies. Chris' wife was not about to go into labor at the time of the crash. That was also not the reason why they traveled on the Learjet. She's not even pregnant.

TMZ reports that Travis Barker and his friends weren't originally supposed to be on that Learjet last night. Earlier yesterday, Travis' assistant, Chris Baker, found out his wife was about to go into labor. Travis promised Chris that he would do whatever he could to get him home as quickly as possible. They learned that the fastest way to get from South Carolina to Van Nuys was to travel by private jet.

We all know what happened next. Four people including Chris were killed in the crash after midnight. Chris' wife went into labor this morning. They also have another child together.

Travis and DJ AM are currently being treated at a burn center in Augusta, GA. People reports that Shanna Moakler has flown from Los Angeles to be with Travis. Her mother said they haven't told Travi's kids yet until they know more. Travis reportedly suffered burns from the waist down.

One of DJ AM's friends told E! News that his face is very burned. The friend said, "More than 50 percent of his body is burned and the worst is on his face." He has been put in a doctor-induced coma so he can undergo skin grafts.

There is a whole lot of sadness on this one post. On that note, I think this is our cue to crawl into bed with a big bottle of anything alocholic.

The past few days have been a little quiet on the BABY!!!! front, so it was nice of Marky Mark to help fill the celebrity baby quota for the week. UsWeekly reports that Marky's wife-to-be, Rhea Durham, had a baby boy this past Tuesday in Los Angeles. A name hasn't been released.

What is with these celebrities and not releasing their new baby's name?! I mean, Jason Lee still hasn't told us what he named his newborn daughter and I've been waiting like a crazy person! The nerve.

Hopefully, Marky used his fiancee's last name on the birth certificate and called their son Bull. Bull Durham. Or if they insist on using Marky's last name, they should name him Wah Wah. Wah Wah Wahlberg. Knowing these two lumps of oatmeal, they are going to name him something extra generic and boring like Michael. And yes, they already have a son named Michael. But what's another Michael? You know, because there just aren't enough Michaels.

For real, growing up with the name Michael is some confusing shit. As a young homo child, there were always at least 2 other Michaels in all of my classes. Teachers starting calling me Michael K, because they got sick of all of us turning our heads around every time we heard the name "Michael." I don't even bother turning around when I hear my name anymore. It's usually someone else. If you ever see me walking down the street, don't say my name to get my attention. Just call me a "dumb bitch." I usually answer to that.

Portia de Rossi came into this world as Amanda Lee Rogers. Then for some reason, she decided to change her name to Portia de Rossi. I think she totally used the Soap Opera Name Generator to come up with Portia de Rossi. Although, according to this version of the S.O. Name Generator, her soap opera name is Viv Forrester. My soap opera name is Sebastian Forrester. Wait. Portia and I are both Forresters. Does that mean we're related? Does this also mean I can claim a piece of the DeGeneres fortune?! "Pack up tha Chevy, Pa! We is movin' ta Bevahly Hills!!"

Anyway, the point is Portia is changing her name again! Star Magazine reports that she is legally changing her name to Porta DeGeneres. At least she kept the "De." That's important. If she drops the "De" in her last name, she's nothing!

A source told Star that Portia and Ellen ordered stationary with "Mrs. and Mrs. DeGeneres" printed on it. The source went on to say: "Ellen and Portia used it to write thank-you notes to the 19 friends and family who attended."

Why wouldn't Ellen take Portia's name? It's much more glamarous sounding. It sounds like the bottle name of a delicious sparking wine. Ellen de Rossi. Yeah, I like that much better. But Ellen is obviously buying the milk in that house, so Portia DeGeneres it is!

Travis Barker and DJ AM were critically injured after a small Learjet crashed during takeoff in Columbia, South Carolina. 3 men and 1 women were killed. Officials confirmed to NBC that two crew members and two passengers were killed. The names of the deceased have not been released.

Travis was taken by ambulance to a burn center in Augusta, GA. DJ AM was airlifted to the same burn center. They are both in critical condition.

Last night, Travis and DJ AM performed with Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw. It's not known if Perry or Gavin were on the same flight.

A spokesperson for the FAA said the Lear 60 was bound for Van Nuys, CA before midnight on Friday with six people on it. Air-traffic controllers reported seeing sparks. They said the plane went off the runway and crashed on a nearby road.

Condolences to the family and friends of the those who lost their lives. Good thoughts to Travis and DJ AM and their families.

UPDATE: Perry Farrell's manager confirmed to MTV News that Perry was not on the plane.

UPDATE II: Gavin DeGraw's publicist confirmed to People that Gavin was not on the plane. MSNBC reports that the female pilot, Sarah Lemmon, and the male co-pilot, James Bland, died in the crash.

UPDATE III: - MSNBC confirmed that 29-year-old Chris Baker of Studio City, CA was one of the passengers who died in the crash. Chris, who is known as "Little Chris," was Travis' assistant. One male passenger still hasn't been identified.

UPDATE IV: A witness who was driving down the highway saw two men, presumably Travis and DJ AM, taking off their clothes and trying to extinguish themselves. The two men told the witness that four other people were on the plane.

UPDATE V: 25-year-old Charles Still of Riverside, CA has been identified as the fourth victim of the crash. Charles was Travis' bodyguard.

UPDATE VI: TMZ reports that DJ AM's face has been severely burned and is being treated right now. Travis is expected to survive, but was burned from the waist down. Chris Baker, Travis' assistant who died in the crash, was a newlywed and his wife recently had a baby.

UPDATE VII: The National Transportation Safety Board held a press conference and gave a few more details about the crash. They said the jet overran the runway, hit a few lights and an antenna, crashed through a fence and careened across the highway next to the airport. The jet crashed into an embankment where it caught on fire.

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