Aaron Carter

The death of Leslie Carter remains unknown, pending a medical examiner's findings, as brothers Nick and Aaron Carter mourn this surprising and tragic loss.

The Erie County (N.Y.) Medical Examiner's Office is investigating, but, so far there has been no word on the cause of her passing. Leslie Carter was just 25.

Sadly, the family itself is for now as in the dark as their well-wishers, with a source close to the Carters calling the death as "mysterious" as it was abrupt.

Leslie Carter (right, 1986-2012) with her family.

Aaron Carter, currently starring in the off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks, will be temporarily leaving his performing duties to his understudy.

"Aaron is taking a few days off from the show" due to these tragic circumstances, John Capo, the spokesperson for the production, said Wednesday.

"His Fantasticks family loves him and offers him support and prayers during this difficult time," Capo said. "Aaron's understudy and friend, Matt Leisy, will be covering Aaron's role until his return. We thank everyone for the outpouring of concern."

As for Nick Carter?

Aaron Carter made headlines this week for an OK! Magazine report that quoted him as saying Michael Jackson provided him with cocaine at the age of 15. There's just one problem:

The singer never said anything of the sort!

A rep for Carter didn't simply label the tale a complete fabrication, he referred to an actual YouTube video of the interview between Carter and Daphne Barak. It's hard to argue with this evidence, isn't it?

Aaron Carter Interview

Aaron Carter knew Michael Jackson well. The former boy bander has often credited the icon with offering him advice on the industry.

But in a new interview with Daphne Barak in Spain, Carter makes a disturbing allegation: he says Jackson gave him drugs at the age of 15.

"I miss Michael," he said. "I have spent such incredible times with him. I did things with him that nobody else did... But I was also troubled about what he did to me."

Unfortunately, Aaron Carter has pulled a Demi Lovato.

The former boy band member has been forced to delay work on anew album because he's checked into rehab for "emotional and spiritual issues," according to manager Johnny Wright.

"He has chosen to enter a facility where he feels he will get the guidance and cleansing he needs," said Wright in a statement. "Which in turn will help him on the music journey he's about to take."

The former Dancing with the Stars contestant has a spotty legal past: he was arrested in 2008 in Texas for investigation of marijuana possession, and in 2009 it was revealed he owed more $1 million in taxes.

This is really Aaron Carter.

The brother of Backstreet Boy Nick and former Dancing With the Stars contender has apparently been hanging out with The Situation. Look at this physique ...

Aaron Carter shirtless. It's a tad intense. We are scared.

What this picture, which Carter Tweeted, has to do with the messages he posted along with it, we have no idea, but here's what the singer wrote last week:

"I've been at Johnny Wright's compound working on my mind, music, and body for a new album release," he wrote, followed by "ahhhh yawn... here i go again!!!! 1000 pull ups today 7 mile run the 1000 sit ups, i can't stop myself."

Can you stop yourself? Tell us ... would you hit it?

He's dated Lindsay Lohan, danced with the stars, gotten busted for pot and been engaged for a week to the woman that starred alongside Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart in the couple's odd, quasi sex tape.

But Aaron Carter turns 22 today, so we have a message for the former boy bander: it's time to grow up.

No more dating train wrecks, smoking ganja or mistaking infatuation for love. A couple people out there look up to you, Aaron. Change your behavior and make them proud!

Send in your birthday wishes to Carter today and check out the following photo tribute to this handsome singer...

NBA legend Larry Bird; All-Pro wide receiver Terrell Owens; and Dexter star Jennifer Carpenter. We wish them all a happy, safe birthday celebration!

Aaron Carter didn't simply grow into a solid dancer this season.

He actually grew up as a human being.

The previously snotty young singer got the boot from Dancing with the Stars last night, but he reacted in a mature, humble manner.

"One thing I will always remember and take from this competition is definitely the lessons that I've learned," Carter said. "I've grown so much with your compliments and your criticisms, so thank you. Thank you for helping me to be able to grow on this show."

Head judge Len Goodman had nothing but positive things to say about 21-year-old former star.

"I think the dedication that you have shown week after week is absolutely fantastic. I think you're an inspiration to all young people that anything is possible, and if you were my son, I would be so proud of you. But more important, you be proud of yourself, because you've been great."

The semifinals are now set. Joanna Krupa, Kelly Osbourne, Mya and Donny Osmond will each perform two routines next week.

Who do you think will take home the crystal ball trophy?

Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff are sexy, single and partners on Dancing with the Stars.

So they must be getting it on, right? Wrong, Carter says.

“It’s really funny,” Smirnoff told People. “The rumors are that we are hooking up, but then we’re not sexy enough on the dance floor [according to head judge Len Goodman]? Let me tell you, if that was the case, the dance would have been very raunchy, as Len wanted it to be."

It's true. The pair only scored 18 points last night.

Added Carter: “We have a lot of respect for each other and I have a lot of respect for her. She’s a lady and I’m going to treat her like that. She just went through a breakup so it’s important to respect her.”

Late this summer, Smirnoff and fiance Maksim Chmerkovskiy split up. It's been a difficult recovery period, she said.

“If Aaron wasn’t by my side, kind of being there, a shoulder to lean on, I don’t think it would’ve been possible to get through it. He reminds me that I do what I love: dancing. And he’s always happy, always smiling, saying, ‘Come on, girl! You can do this!’ I tip my hat off to Aaron for being as strong as he is.”

She may tip her hat to Carter, but she's never played "Just the Tip" with him. Big difference there.

We already knew that Aaron Carter was in love with Kaci Brown.

Now, it turns out that Nick Carter's little brother also has an affection for Mary Jane!

Aaron was arrested yesterday in Kimble County, Texas with at least two ounces of marijuana. TMZ has confirmed Aaron was pulled over on I-10 for speeding. When police searched his vehicle, they found enough pot to make Matthew McConaughey jealous.

Aaron will be arraigned later today.

Aaron Carter better hope he comes across this tough in prison. We can only imagine what happens to boy band singers behind bars...

We recently reported that lovesick teen Aaron Carter boasted about being madly in love. Apparently now he's out to prove it.

Carter and his girlfriend of an entire week, Kaci Brown, were frolicking on Venice Beach yesterday, kissing, hugging and rolling around in the sand for nearly an hour. Too bad they weren't alone for all that long; Aaron's twin sister, Angel, and a friend showed up later in the day. Damn, son. You got cock-blocked by your own sister!

In any case, this PDA - while fairly decent - has absolutely nothing on some of the previous celebrity public displays of affection in 2006. Such as...

1. ... When we spotted Brody Jenner and Kristin Cavallari in a similarly sandy embrace. Oh, those were the good ol' days, when those two were pawing each other.
2. ... When the embattled, but still-reigning Miss USA, Tara Conner, reportedly gets a little tipsy and kisses Miss Teen USA. While we have yet to see pictures of Conner and Katie Blair hooking up, we couldn't leave it off this list - and are hopeful it happens again soon.
3. ... Paris and Nicky Hilton's bizarre antics in the back of a stretch limo. Okay, so there was no real girl-on-girl action going on (we don't think), but still. Those are some, um, interesting pictures.
4. ... By far the best of the year, courtesy of PeteMoss - sorry, Aaron, you just can't compete with Pete and Kate's dry-humping horniness on the lawn... of a drug rehab clinic.