Glen W. Bell Jr., an entrepreneur best known as the founder of the Taco Bell chain, has died. He was 86.

Bell died Sunday at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, according to a statement posted Monday on the Taco Bell Web site.

Bell launched his first restaurant, called Bell’s Drive-In, in 1948 in San Bernardino after seeing the success of McDonald’s Bar-B-Que, the predecessor of McDonald’s, which was founded in the same city in 1940. Like McDonald’s, Bell’s restaurant sought to take advantage of Southern California’s car culture by serving hamburgers and hot dogs through drive-in windows.

Bell launched Taco Bell in 1962 in Downey after cutting ties with his business partners and quickly expanding around Los Angeles.

Bell is survived by his wife, Martha, three sisters, two sons, a daughter and four grandchildren. *VIA The Associated Press*

I sure thank him for the Taco Bell chain, I know I love it! I send my condolences to his family and friends… RIP Glen W. Bell Jr.

Teddy Pendergrass, who became R&B’s reigning sex symbol in the 1970s and ’80s with his forceful, masculine voice and passionate love ballads and later became an inspirational figure after suffering a devastating car accident that left him paralyzed, died Wednesday at age 59.

The singer’s son, Teddy Pendergrass II, said his father died at a hospital in suburban Philadelphia. The singer underwent colon cancer surgery eight months ago and had “a difficult recovery,” his son said.

“To all his fans who loved his music, thank you,” his son said. “He will live on through his music.” *VIA ABC News*

I’m pretty sure I was conceived to his song Love TKO, for this I am truly grateful! RIP TEDDY PENDERGRASS

What kind of drugs/alcohol was she on when she did this video??? Who does she think she is, somebody should tell her daughter’s the star, not her!  I couldn’t help laugh but laugh through the whole video. I hope all works out for the best for Shawty Redd.  “Man down, HOLLA!!!”

Music producer Demetrius Lee Stewart, known as Shawty Redd, is being held in a suburban Atlanta jail on a murder charge.Henry County Police Capt. Jason Bolton says Stewart was arrested Friday morning.

Stewart is accused of shooting 35-year-old Damon A. Martin of Detroit in an argument at Stewart’s home in Hampton, about 30 miles southeast of Atlanta.

The 28-year-old Stewart is charged with murder and was being held without bond in the Henry County jail Saturday. His first court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 12. Police didn’t know whether Stewart has a lawyer. *VIA THE MIAMI HERALD*

Violence is not the answer! RIP Damon A. Martin

TMZ is reporting that heiress Casey Johnson, fiance to Tila Tequila, has passed away. I send my condolences to her family as well as Tila. I’m sure Tila is very distraught right now, I’m so sad for the both of them. RIP CASEY JOHNSON

She died in L.A. We’re told the body was discovered this morning.

She was 30 years old. Her father is Woody Johnson – owner of the New York Jets.

Johnson was arrested in November for grand theft — the alleged victim was a former girlfriend.

Johnson was reportedly engagedto Tila Tequila. We spoke with Tila a few minutes ago. She says they were fighting last week and that Casey stayed at Tila’s house on the 28th. Tila tried contacting Casey on the 29th because Casey had left her dogs behind. Tila says Casey’s phone has been shut off since the 29thand she was not able to make contact. The cause of death is undetermined.   -STORY FROM TMZ.COM-