Joey Lawrence's Pregnant Wife Has Rare Blood Disorder

Joey Lawrence's pregnant wife Chandi Yawn-Nelson has been diagnosed with a rare blood disorder that could threaten the life of their unborn daughter. The actor and his wife are expecting a baby girl they've already named Liberty Grace in April. However, Yawn-Nelson has been diagnosed with Rh condition. In severe cases, the condition develops in the fetus and can cause the baby to suffer heart failure and be stillborn. The couple already has a healthy three-year-old daughter named Charli and say they are praying for the health of their new addition.

George Lopez To Voice Speedy Gonzales In New Movie

George Lopez is set to voice Speedy Gonzales in a new big screen movie for the cartoon character. New Line is turning the "Looney Tunes" character into a live-action/CG hybrid movie. Speedy debuted in the 1950s as the arch-nemesis of Sylvester the Cat. Producers say they plan to update the character, which has been criticized for being racist.

Octomom Not Ruling Out Another Kid

Octuplets mother Nadya Suleman says she doesn't plan on having more children – unless she gets married someday "far" in the future. She says if she does get married, she would only have one child. Suleman also has six older children. She appeared yesterday on ABC's "The View," where she has been a frequent topic of debate. Suleman's octuplets celebrated their first birthday in January. All of her children were conceived by in vitro fertilization, and she has been criticized for having a huge family as a single mother receiving public assistance.

Sheen Up To His Old Bad Habits

While Charlie Sheen has entered a rehab facility as a "preventative measure," RadarOnline.com reports the actor had been using both cocaine and alcohol. "He loves his children and ultimately that's what convinced him to get help," a source told the Web site. Sheen has been charged with felony menacing and misdemeanor assault after he allegedly attacked his wife, Brooke Mueller, on Christmas Day. He was reported to be drunk at the time. The source claimed, "He's used coke and been drinking many, many other times since then."

Mary-Kate Olsen Splits With Boyfriend

Mary-Kate Olsen and beau Nate Lowman have officially split, a rep for the actress has confirmed to People magazine. The couple started dating in 2008 after meeting through mutual friends. The news comes just a week after rumors flooded the Internet that Olsen was spotted at the Weinstein Co. and Universal Pictures post BAFTA party in London last weekend kissing actor Josh Hartnett.

'Captain America' Frontrunners Unveiled

Marvel Studios and director Joe Johnson have singled out five frontrunners for the lead role in Captain America. “Gossip Girl's” Chace Crawford, John Krasinski of “The Office,” Scott Porter of “Friday Night Lights,” “Cloverfield's” Mike Vogel and Michael Cassidy of “Smallville” are all in line for the part. Whoever lands the role must sign on for nine other options, including potential sequels to the film and 2012's “Avengers.” “Captain America: The First Avenger” is scheduled to arrive in theatres in July 2011.

Adrian Pasdar Pleads Not Guilty To DUI

“Heroes” star Adrian Pasdar has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of drunk driving in connection with his January bust on a Los Angeles freeway. The actor was not in attendance and entered the plea through his attorney. A preliminary hearing has been set for March 15th. Police clocked Pasdar's Ford F-150 flying down Interstate 405 at 94 mph, veering between lanes on January 27th. 

Conan O’Brien Becomes A Twitterer

Conan O’Brien launched a Twitter account yesterday afternoon and sent his first tweet: “Today I interviewed a squirrel in my backyard and then threw to commercial. Somebody help me.” Within the first three hours, Conan had more than 100,000 followers, with 1,000 new fans signing up every minute.

Disney Goes Goth

Walt Disney is trading princess pink for “goth” black in its efforts to appeal to the 12- to 22-year-old female fans of Hot Topics stores. The company has created a licensed apparel line for the retailer’s 680 stores that’s tied to the March 5th release of Tim Burton’s darker version of “Alice in Wonderland.” The soundtrack album features goth icon Robert Smith, lead singer of the Cure, performing a song from Disney’s 1951 “Alice in Wonderland.”

Leno Reveals ‘Tonight Show’ Guests

Sarah Palin and Simon Cowell are among the first guests who have agreed to appear on “The Tonight Show” when Jay Leno returns on March 1st. His first night back, Jay will chat with Jamie Foxx and Olympic Gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn, with a musical performance by Brad Paisley. On Tuesday, Palin and Olympic Gold medal snowboarder Shaun White will drop by. On March 3rd, the cast of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” will help with Leno’s “Jaywalk All-Stars” segment while Chelsea Handler and speed skater Apolo Ohno will drop by for a chat. On March 4th, Matthew McConaughey and Jason Reitman stop by, followed by Morgan Freeman on March 5th and Cowell on March 8th.

Child Protective Services Visit Sheens

The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services paid a visit to the home of Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller Sunday night. The Los Angeles agency was asked by Pitkin County, Colorado, child protection officials to check on the family as part of a follow-up to Sheen’s Christmas Day arrest in Aspen, Colorado, on a domestic violence charge. Sheen’s publicist said the visit was “routine and procedural.

Jolie, Pitt Spend A Day With Daddy

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and their children enjoyed a day out with Jolie’s father, Jon Voight, in Venice on Sunday. It was the first time in nearly a decade that Jolie and Voight were photographed together. Brad loaded their family onto a taxi boat and they headed off down Venice’s Grand Canal. Later they turned off and headed for the quieter back alley ways. Jolie and Voight have been estranged since 2001, after she took offense at his use of the media to urge her to seek help for her “serious mental problems.” According to Voight, the two reconciled last fall and have sporadically kept in touch since then.

Sheen’s Wife Swapping Rehab After Privacy Breach

Brooke Mueller has reportedly walked out of Canyon rehab in Malibu after a serious breach of her privacy. According to TMZ, Brooke left the facility after a staffer circulated a document detailing the circumstances surrounding her admission to several news agencies, including TMZ, which refused to publish it. Canyon rehab has reportedly acknowledged the privacy breach and is investigating it. Brooke, who entered Canyon for substance abuse on February 9th, plans to enter a different rehab; she is currently at home.

Conan O’Brien Mulls Tour

While Conan O’Brien waits for his NBC contract to run out in September, Conan is thinking about taking his act on the road. A person familiar with the situation says O’Brien is weighing a tour that would “take him directly to his fans.” Details are still up in the air, but O’Brien may perform in the U.S. before heading to Europe. The tour could be a prelude to a new talk show for O’Brien. His mouthpiece declined comment.

Oscar Presenters

Miley Cyrus, Zac Efron and “Twilight” co-stars Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner have joined the lineup at the Academy Awards as presenters on March 7th. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences previously announced that Sean Penn, Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz, who won Oscars a year ago, will present this time around.

Ellen Reaches Out To Failed ‘Idol’ Contestant

Ellen DeGeneres invited “American Idol” contestant Angela Martin, who failed to make it to the Top 24 last week, to appear on her show Friday to talk about her struggles trying to make it in the music industry and as a mother of a special needs child. Martin has made it to Hollywood twice before, but in Season Seven her father was shot to death and in Season Eight she was arrested and jailed following a traffic incident. This season, her mother has been missing since Christmas. Martin said they received a tip from someone who had seen her mother, so she remains hopeful that she is still alive. Martin’s 10-year-old daughter Jessica is being treated for Rhett Syndrome at Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in her native Chicago. Martin cannot audition for “Idol” a fourth time because she will be over the age limit, but she says she wouldn’t mind trying out for Simon Cowell’s new show, “The X Factor.” “Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi has promised to write a song for Martin, and Kara and Ellen promised to find her a record label.

More ‘Idol’ Controversy

“American Idol” semifinalist Todrick Hall is in hot water with parents who are upset they never received refunds for performance fees they paid in a failed musical production. Hall wrote and directed a musical version of “The Wizard of Oz” when he was 17. Using amateur actors, he put on small productions around town. The Arlington, Texas, native is now 24 and his production of the musical was supposed to go national, with leading roles filled by professional actors. But the production was mysteriously canceled. Some parents had already paid $50 for their children to participate in the musical. The project failed financially and the money wasn’t returned. Todrick, who was not in charge of the business side, said a lack of contributors led to the show folding. Hall is scheduled to perform Wednesday on “Idol” with the top 12 male semifinalists.

‘Hurt Locker,’ ‘Up In The Air’ Win Writers Guild Awards

“The Hurt Locker” and “Up in the Air” won the Writers Guild of America Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay, respectively, on Saturday. On March 7th, both “The Hurt Locker” and “Up in the Air” are up for the same screenplay honors at the Academy Awards. The third winner was Mark Monroe, who won Best Documentary Screenplay for “The Cove,” a study of Japanese fishing operations that slaughter dolphins.

Stalker Arrested Outside Audrina Patridge’s Home

A man accused of stalking “The Hills” star Audrina Patridge last year has been arrested outside her home in Los Angeles. Patridge was granted a three-year restraining order against Zachary Loring last September after claiming he had shown up on her doorstep several times and refused to leave the actress and her brother, who lives with her, alone. Patridge claimed Loring had attempted to give her beer, wine, poetry and drawings. He was arrested on Friday after someone staying at Patridge’s home called 911 to report he was outside the property. Loring was booked for stalking and violating a restraining order.

‘Family Ties’ Star Brian Bonsall Arrested Again

Former “Family Ties” star Brian Bonsall is in trouble again; this time over drug tests that allegedly showed he’s used marijuana while out on bond. Bonsall was out on bond after being charged with third-degree assault and failure-to-appear in a Boulder, Colorado, court. During a court appearance on Friday, he was arrested after the prosecutor said he violated conditions of his bond by testing positive for marijuana on February 15th. Bonsall’s attorney said his client had applied for a medical marijuana license due to severe head injuries he has suffered. The original assault charges stem from an alleged incident involving a friend of Bonsall who said he was hit in the face with a stool.

Tina Fey Bringing Sarah Palin Back To ‘SNL’

When Tina Fey returns to host “Saturday Night Live” in April, her Sarah Palin impression probably will come with her. Fey says “it’s inevitable that we’ll try it.” Fey made four appearances on “SNL” as Palin, earning her an Emmy in September for guest actor. She was also voted 2008’s AP Entertainer of the Year. Fey says she’s “never had anything fall” in her lap like that.

‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Busted For DUI

“Deadliest Catch” star Jake Harris was arrested after getting into a car crash while intoxicated late Thursday night. Washington State troopers confirmed that Jake – whose father Captain Phil Harris passed away earlier this month – was arrested in Seattle on suspicion of DUI, hit and run, and driving with a suspended license. Harris, 24, was a deckhand on the Discovery Channel’s reality TV series. His father, the skipper of the crab fishing vessel Cornelia Marie, died February 9th after suffering a stroke.

‘Heroes’ Star Charged With DUI

Adrian Pasdar, who played Senator Nathan Petrelli on “Heroes,” has officially been charged with DUI following his arrest last month in Los Angeles. The actor, who is married to Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines, was pulled over on January 27th after cops say they clocked him going 90 mph on the 405 Freeway. After conducting a field sobriety test, cops arrested Pasdar and held him on $15,000 bail. Pasdar is due back in court on Wednesday and faces up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Hulk Hogan Settles Lawsuit Over Son’s Car Crash

Hulk Hogan has settled a lawsuit with the family of a young man critically injured in a car crash caused by his son, Nick Bollea. An attorney for the family of John Graziano held a news conference Friday to announce the settlement. Terms were not disclosed. The 25-year-old Graziano was riding without a seatbelt in Bollea’s speeding Toyota Supra when it crashed in Clearwater, Florida, in August 2007. Graziano suffered brain injuries and spent two years in a hospital before his release in September. The Iraq war veteran’s family says his care will cost millions. Nick Bollea pleaded no contest to reckless driving and spent more than five months in jail.

‘Growing Pains’ Star Andrew Koenig Missing

Andrew Koenig, the actor and comedian best known for playing Boner in “Growing Pains,” is missing. He was last seen in Vancouver on February 14th. Burlesque dancer Jenny Magenta stated on Facebook that Koenig stayed with her in Vancouver and said that his parents told her he was “severely depressed.” She also says there’s some evidence he was in the Stanley Park area of Vancouver. Sarah Silverman, Alyssa Milano, Dave Holmes and other celebrities have been tweeting and blogging for information leading to the whereabouts of Koenig.

Hilary Duff Engaged To NHL Player

Hilary Duff is engaged to Edmonton Oilers forward Mike Comrie. The two got engaged recently while vacationing in Hawaii. The proposal came during the NHL’s two-week break for the Olympics. Duff, 22, and Comrie, 29, have been dating for over two years.

Sean Penn Charged In Clash With Photographer

Sean Penn has been charged with two crimes after a run-in with a photographer last year. Prosecutors said he could face jail time if convicted. Penn was charged Friday with misdemeanor battery and vandalism after allegedly kicking a photographer in the leg and breaking his camera last October at an upscale shopping center in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles.

Charlie Sheen’s Wife In Rehab

Charlie Sheen’s wife Brooke Mueller reportedly entered The Canyon rehab center in Malibu last Tuesday. TMZ reports that Mueller checked into rehab a day after Sheen was arraigned for a felony and two misdemeanors, stemming from the Christmas Day incident in which the actor was accused of threatening Mueller with a knife. At the time of Sheen’s arrest, it was noted that Mueller had been drinking prior to her 911 call. According to several online reports, Mueller was partying with Sheen the night before she entered rehab. Last month, it was reported that Mueller had checked into rehab but her lawyer was quick to deny the reports claiming she was at a “wellness center” recovering from

Tila Tequila’s ‘Miscarriage,’ Suicide Threat, Adoption

Tila Tequila is insinuating she had a miscarriage – and she is also threatening to kill herself if something does happen to her unborn child – and she is adopting a boy from Russia. According to the reality star’s latest bizarre Tweets, Tequila believes there is something seriously wrong with her unborn child. Shortly after Tila released her first Tweets about the possibility of something wrong with the supposed baby she is carrying, she Tweeted: “I told my friend I would just kill myself if anything ever happened.” Then she Tweeted that she has been approved to adopt a little boy from Russia.

Joslyn James Claims Tiger Impregnated Her Twice

Former adult film star Joslyn James says Tiger Woods got her pregnant twice during their alleged three-year affair – both times when his wife, Elin Nordegren, was also pregnant. James told “Inside Edition” she miscarried her first pregnancy with the golfer about the time Nordegren gave birth to daughter Sam in 2007. She told the TV show that she aborted the second pregnancy close to the birth of Woods’ son Charlie in 2009. James said sex with Woods “was never protected.” She also said she never told Woods about either pregnancy.

Southwest Apologizes To Smith

Southwest Air has apologized to Kevin Smith for embarrassing him by asking him to get off of a flight because his weight posed a “safety risk.” However, the airline also said it is standing by its policy because it is intended to ensure the “safety and comfort of all customers.” Smith was seated on the plane when he was asked to leave because he did not fit easily into the single seat. “I broke no regulation, offered no ‘safety risk’ (what, was I gonna roll on a fellow passenger?)” Smith ranted on Twitter. “I saw someone bigger than me on THAT flight! But I wasn’t about to throw a fellow Fatty under the plane as I’m being profiled. But he & I made eye contact, & he was like ‘Please don’t tell ...’“ Despite offering Smith its “heartfelt apologies,” Southwest said, “If a customer cannot comfortably lower the armrest and infringes on a portion of another seat, a customer seated adjacent would be very uncomfortable and a timely exit from the aircraft in the event of an emergency might be compromised if we allow a cramped, restricted seating arrangement.”

Walters’ Next Oscar Special To Be Her Last

Barbara Walters says next month’s Oscar interview special will be her last, ending a 29-year tradition. Walters made the announcement yesterday on “The View.” Walters’ farewell Oscar special is tied to ABC’s Oscar Awards telecast and will air March 7th. It will feature Academy Award Best Actress nominee Sandra Bullock and Best Supporting Actress nominee Mo’Nique, along with a retrospective of past specials. Walters says she will continue her other annual ABC News special, “The 10 Most Fascinating People,” as well as co-hosting “The View” and other assignments.

Kiefer Sutherland Has Surgery

Production has been halted on the hit Fox show “24” as Kiefer Sutherland undergoes elective surgery to deal with a ruptured cyst near one of his kidneys. Although the cyst ruptured while he was working earlier in the week, production continued until Friday without him. Production will probably resume next week.

Brittany Murphy Foundation Returns Donations

The Brittany Murphy Foundation has re-opened its Web site after TMZ revealed that the foundation run by Brittany Murphy’s husband, Simon Monjack and mother, Sharon Murphy, hadn’t filed the necessary documents to qualify as a charity or nonprofit group. The foundation has promised to give back all the donations people made while it has its “non-profit status approved.” The site is no longer taking donations and now holds itself out as a private foundation, which awaits 501(c)3 non-profit status.

Stan Lee Hit With Another Lawsuit

Comic book legend Stan Lee is facing more legal woes after being hit with a second lawsuit in two weeks. The man behind Spider-Man, Hulk and the X-Men is currently facing legal action from the shareholders of a company bearing his name, over film and book profits. The shareholders of Stan Lee Media Inc. filed suit at the end of last month claiming Lee signed all his interests in the Marvel brand and its characters over to them. Now attorneys from the law firm Lavely & Singer has filed a suit against the star, alleging he’s failed to pay them for work since 2007.

Jackson Says O’Neal Denied Her Access To Dying Fawcett

Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett’s “Charlie’s Angels” co-star and one of her best friends, claims Farrah’s dying days were spent at the mercy of Ryan O’Neal and friend Alana Hamilton Stewart. “I was shut out,” Jackson tells RadarOnline. Fawcett battled cancer before her death in June, even filming her ongoing fight against the disease for a documentary, “Farrah’s Story.” But as Fawcett’s condition deteriorated, Jackson was told to stop visiting her friend. She confronted Hamilton over the situation and was told the ailing actress didn’t want any visitors in her dying days. However, Jackson is convinced she was lied to. “That, to me, didn’t make much sense, because the whole world was about to see her like that in the documentary,” Jackson said. Kate admitted she hasn’t spoken to O’Neal or Stewart since Fawcett’s funeral last year.

Brittany Murphy’s Last Film Set For Summer Release

The last film Brittany Murphy made before her death is set for release this summer. Murphy died on December 20th after suffering cardiac arrest at her Hollywood Hills home. She finished shooting the psychological thriller “Abandoned” in June last year with co-stars Dean Cain and Mimi Rogers. Anchor Bay Entertainment has now bought the rights to the film for a North American release.

Stripper Denies Carrying Duhamel’s Baby

The stripper who claimed she bedded Josh Duhamel has blasted reports she is pregnant with his baby. Nicole Forrester sold her story to the National Enquirer last year, claiming she had enjoyed a steamy one-night stand with the actor, who is married to singer Fergie, after meeting him in the Atlanta, Georgia, club where she works. The couple denied the accusations but their marriage hit the headlines again recently when Forrester was said to be carrying Duhamel’s child. However, Forrester has lashed out at the claims, saying “I am not pregnant. Apparently, because of mistakes I made in the past they feel I’m fair game and can print whatever lies they want just to sell magazines – I want this to stop now.” Duhamel has repeatedly denied having any kind of relationship with the stripper.

Tila Tequila ‘Dents’ Head In Fall

Tila Tequila was admitted to hospital early Saturday morning after banging her head in a freak accident. The pregnant reality star jumped on her Twitter page to tell her followers, “I just fell off of my chair, slammed my head into the wall and heard the back of my skull crack. There’s a dent in it now!” Tila called paramedics and announced, “Ambulance on the way to my house. I could have a brain concussion and die in a few hours.” Tequila was treated in a Los Angeles hospital overnight and diagnosed with a concussion, but is now recovering at home.

Anderson Cooper Sued

A woman is suing Anderson Cooper for injuries she suffered in a fall at a New York firehouse owned by the CNN journalist. Interior designer Killian O’Brien claims she fell through a hole in the floor at the firehouse being converted by Cooper. O’Brien alleges the September 2009 accident was the result of the floor opening not being covered or guarded. O’Brien says that after the fall, she became “sick, sore, and disabled, and has suffered severe and permanent personal injuries to her body.” She is seeking unspecified damages.

Kevin Smith Unloads On Southwest

Kevin Smith tweets on his Twitter page that he was kicked off an airline because he was “too fat to fly” and a “safety risk.” The incident occurred Saturday after he boarded a Southwest flight to Burbank from San Francisco. Smith was already seated but was tossed from the flight. He soon fired off a barrage of tweets about the incident and Southwest. A spokesperson for the airline wrote an apology via the Southwest Airlines Twitter page. Smith’s new film, “Cop Out,” starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan, hits screens Friday.

Russell Crowe To Join Beyoncé In ‘A Star Is Born’ Remake

Beyoncé may have finally found herself a leading man for the upcoming remake of “A Star is Born.” Russell Crowe is reportedly in talks to join the cast and would play a down-on-his-luck musician who embarks on an affair with a rising young singer, played by Beyoncé. The film will also star “Mad Men” lead Jon Hamm, Rihanna and Alicia Keys. Before Crowe, Sean Penn and Robert Downey Jr. were reportedly being considered.

Fashion Icon Alexander McQueen Found Dead

British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead yesterday of an apparent suicide. He was 40. McQueen was discovered at his luxury flat in Green Park, central London, where it is believed he hanged himself. He died just days after the loss of his mother, Joyce. The designer’s clientele included Lady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, Beyoncé and Naomi Campbell, among others.

Walmart, P&G Team Up For ‘Family-Friendly’ Film

Walmart and Procter & Gamble are jointly creating a made-for-TV movie to promote “family-friendly” alternatives to what they say is increasingly risqué TV fare. The two companies have teamed up to make “Secrets of the Mountain,” which will air in April on NBC. The movie, which focuses on a single mother who brings her family to a mountainside cabin, highlights values – such as generosity, honesty and togetherness – that Walmart and P&G executives say are in short supply on television. In addition to ads for both companies running during commercial breaks, the film will include product placements for both.

Hopper Wins Restraining Order Against Estranged Wife

Dennis Hopper has won a restraining order against his estranged wife after his doctor claimed she was “hampering his cancer care.” The 73-year-old actor, who is battling prostate cancer, filed for divorce from Victoria Duffy last month, citing irreconcilable differences. Earlier this week, Hopper asked a Los Angeles judge to ban Duffy from going anywhere near him while he undergoes treatment. Hopper’s doctor says the actor is of sound mind and should have as little contact with Duffy as possible. At yesterday’s court hearing, Hopper’s lawyer added that Duffy “repeatedly subjected (Hopper) to severe emotional distress.” The judge ruled Duffy must stay at least 10 feet away from Hopper, his adult children from previous relationships, and his assistant. Duffy, who lives in a unit adjacent to Hopper’s residence in Venice, California, has been banned from the main property and ordered to move out by March 11th. Hopper was also rewarded daily visitation rights to the ex-couple’s six-year-old daughter, Galen. He has reportedly agreed not to smoke medical marijuana within one hour of his visitation.

Fan Campaign Urges ‘SNL’ To Make Betty White Host

More than 188,000 people on Facebook are urging “Saturday Night Live” to get Betty White to host the show. The campaign began after the 88-year-old actress received a lifetime achievement award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and then starred in a top-ranked Super Bowl commercial for Snickers.

Alec Baldwin Rushed To Hospital

Alec Baldwin was taken to a hospital early yesterday morning after his 14-year-old daughter called 911 around midnight saying he had threatened to take pills during an argument on the telephone. Baldwin’s daughter, Ireland, told authorities her father said, “I’m tired of this. I’m going to take some pills. I’m going to end this.” Baldwin was released from the hospital after an hour in the ER. His rep said he didn’t take any pills and called the incident a “misunderstanding.”

Reality Show Contestant Convicted Of Murder

A San Francisco jury has found a former reality show contestant guilty of murder. Jamal Rashead Trulove was convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Prosecutors say Trulove fatally shot 28-year-old Seu Kuka at a San Francisco public housing project in July 2007. Trulove appeared on the VH1 reality show “I Love New York 2.” The program was filmed in Los Angeles just three weeks before Kuka’s murder. Truelove appeared on the first episode and was dismissed from the show for fighting. He could face a minimum of 50 years to life in prison at his March 19th sentencing.

Cruise To Star In ‘Mission: Impossible IV’

Paramount Pictures says it plans to make “Mission: Impossible IV,” with Tom Cruise reprising his role as Secret Agent Ethan Hunt. To be produced by Cruise, J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot Productions, the film is expected to be released Memorial Day weekend 2011. The “Mission Impossible” franchise has grossed more than $1.4 billion worldwide, Paramount said.

Tiger’s Madam Speaks

Hollywood madam Michelle Braun claims she supplied women for Tiger Woods on 12 different occasions. Braun told “Inside Edition” that Woods usually requested multiple women and paid as much as $60,000 in one weekend and $250,000 during the course of a year. “One girl, when I called her to go back, she said, ‘I don’t know if I can keep up with him … he can go for days,’” Braun recalled. She also noted Woods routinely requested a specific type of girl. “Petite, blonde, natural, not overly busty – and girls that partied … in my industry, a girl that was open to doing drugs,” Braun said. Braun added that she hopes Tiger’s wife, Elin, understands the athlete was not having love affairs with her escorts, “it was just sex.”

Rachel Uchitel Gets ‘Extra’ Gig

Rachel Uchitel, one of the first women linked to Tiger Woods, has landed a gig on “Extra.” On “The Hot List,” airing on the upcoming “Extra Weekend,” Uchitel will serve as the show’s “ultimate insider,” reporting on what’s hot in Hollywood. Show producers were so impressed with Uchitel during her interview with Mario Lopez on Tuesday that they offered her a job as special correspondent. Uchitel will not discuss anything regarding Woods. It was unclear whether her correspondent role will continue beyond this weekend.

Food Network Star Arrested

Beau MacMillan, a chef who hosts the Food Network show ‘Worst Cooks in America,’ was arrested Sunday afternoon in Arizona on an outstanding warrant. MacMillan was stopped for a routine traffic violation when police found he had failed to appear at a February 1st court date. He was booked and released. MacMillan said the whole thing was a misunderstanding tied to a recent change of address. He was issued a ticket via traffic camera, but he claims it never arrived at his new house.

‘Biggest Loser’ Trainer Sued Over Diet Supplement

“Biggest Loser” trainer Jillian Michaels’ new diet supplement has been labeled “worthless” in a class action lawsuit. “Telling people you take two magic pills and then eat chocolate cake all day is a deception,” said the lawyer who filed the suit against Michaels. She is being sued for false advertising by a woman who bought the diet supplement, Jillian Michaels’ Maximum Strength Calorie Control.

The suit asks for an injunction prohibiting the sale of the product, plus damages.

Oscar Food

After sitting in the Kodak Theatre for three hours or longer on Oscar night, stars can fill their empty bellies with Wolfgang Puck’s creations prior to the ceremony. On Puck’s menu for the Governors Ball, guests can help themselves to a seafood buffet. At the same time, waiters will swarm the ballroom with trays of sesame tuna cones stuffed with spicy tuna tartar, spring rolls, shrimp and lobster tempura, Puck’s Spago pizzas and little Kobe cheeseburgers. At the main event, the celebrities will be served a crispy potato pancake with dill cream and a chicken pot pit with black truffles.

Brooklyn Decker Lands Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover

22-year-old model Brooklyn Decker graces the cover of Sports Illustrated’s coveted swimsuit issue this year, wearing a tiny yellow bikini. Decker, who is married to tennis ace Andy Roddick, said landing the gig was “the news of a lifetime.” Brooklyn first appeared in the swimsuit edition in 2006, and she also appeared in the next two consecutive issues. She has been featured in Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, FHM, and Glamour. She has also appeared in music videos for Jimmy Buffett and 3 Doors Down.

Brooke Mueller Moving Back In With Charlie Sheen

Brooke Mueller is moving back in with husband Charlie Sheen, according to her lawyer. Sheen was charged with felony menacing, third degree assault and misdemeanor criminal mischief on Monday in relation to a Christmas Day fight in which he allegedly threatened Brooke with a knife. The couple has been separated by a protection order since the incident, but they were allowed to fly back to Los Angeles together after the ban was modified at the hearing. Mueller’s lawyer says his client is eager to reconcile with Sheen for the sake of their twin baby sons.

‘General Hospital’ To Air 12,000th Episode

ABC’s “General Hospital” will air its 12,000th episode this month. The daytime drama, which has been on television for more than 46 years, will reach the milestone February 23rd. ABC noted it would take a traditional 22-episode-a-year series more than 545 years to air as many episodes as “GH” will have done by the end of the next two weeks.

Survivor news

Probst To Host 2 More ‘Survivor’ Seasons

CBS has signed a new deal with “Survivor” host Jeff Probst for the 2010-11 broadcast season. Probst, who has served as host of “Survivor” since its inception, will return as host and executive producer for the 21st and 22nd installments of television’s longest-running reality competition series.

 

‘Survivor’ Stars Heading To ‘Letterman’

Ten castaways from “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” will present a Top 10 List on “Late Show with David Letterman” tonight. Rupert Boneham, Colby Donaldson, Cirie Fields, Russell Hantz, Jerri Manthey, Robert Mariano, Parvati Shallow, James “J.T.” Thomas Jr., Stephenie LaGrossa and Tom Westman are participating in the segment. The 20th installment of the reality series premieres with a special two-hour episode tomorrow.

‘Letterman’ Staffer Hurt In Stage Fall

The stage manager for “Late Show with David Letterman” was treated at a New York hospital after he fell off the stage catching a ball Letterman tossed to him. Biff Henderson, 63, was treated for a knee injury and released Monday night. Biff was injured while Letterman was attempting to kill time waiting to interview Super Bowl hero Drew Brees, who was stuck in traffic. Letterman threw the ball at Henderson, who fell off the stage as he dove for it. “I caught it,” Henderson declared. Paramedics called to the studio wheeled Henderson out on a gurney and transported him by ambulance to the hospital.

Jolie Visits Haiti With U.N.

Angelina Jolie began two days of meetings with Haiti earthquake victims yesterday in her role as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. refugee agency. The actress, representing the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, met with U.N. officials in Port-au-Prince and visited an SOS Villages camp for orphans outside the capital. Jolie also toured a Doctors Without Borders hospital in a Port-au-Prince suburb. Today, Jolie plans to visit the southern city of Jacmel, a camp for people left homeless by the quake, as well as a Save the Children relief supply center before leaving for neighboring Dominican Republic.

‘American Chopper’ Runs Out Of Gas

TLC is closing shop on “American Chopper,” the reality show that chronicled the real-life drama of Paul Teutul Sr. and his sons, Paul Jr. and Mikey, as they built bikes and a business. The last episode airs tomorrow. It’s really not a huge surprise – the Teutul sons stopped speaking to their father and disappeared completely from the Orange County Choppers shop last year. Daddy Paul Teutul filed a lawsuit against Paul Teutul Jr. for $1 million over company stock options in December. While all three have continued to appear on the show, each taking little jabs at each other, they have not appeared together. Paul Jr.’s appearances have been focused on his new business, while Mikey has been wandering around aimlessly following a stint in rehab.

Louis Gossett Jr. Has Prostate Cancer

Louis Gossett Jr. has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The veteran actor has started an intensive treatment program to battle the disease. Gossett says the cancer is in its early stages and he’s determined to remain optimistic so he can get back to work as soon as possible. Gossett made the revelation yesterday in a bid to encourage other black men to undergo regular examinations to prevent the spread of the cancer.

Kerrigan’s Father’s Death Ruled A Homicide

Nancy Kerrigan’s father’s death has been ruled a homicide by a Massachusetts medical examiner. According to the findings, Daniel Kerrigan died from cardiac dysrhythmia after suffering a neck injury during a physical altercation at his house. The coroner says Daniel suffered a cartilage fracture to the larynx area, which was exacerbated by heart disease. Daniel Kerrigan, 70, died January 24th after what authorities said was a struggle with his 45-year-old son, Mark. Family members said Daniel’s death was unrelated to the argument. Mark faces one charge of assault and battery on an elder with serious bodily injury. No word on whether prosecutors will now up the charges against him. The investigation continues.

‘Deadliest Catch’ Captain Dies

Phil Harris, the fishing boat captain whose adventures were captured on the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” series, died last night. He was 53. Harris suffered a massive stroke on January 29th while his fishing ship, Cornelia Marie, was in port at St. Paul Island, Alaska. Harris was flown to Anchorage for surgery. “Deadliest Catch,” which has filmed five seasons, has been one of the Discovery Channel’s most popular shows. It depicts the crab fishing industry, one of the most dangerous professions in the world. Harris was captain of Cornelia Marie for 18 years.