Carell Confirms Planned ‘Office’ Exit

Steve Carell has confirmed he’ll leave “The Office” so he can spend more time with his family. Carell, who is married with two children, plays Michael Scott on the show, which is set to begin its seventh season this fall. “I think (Season) 7 will be my last,” Carell told Entertainment Weekly. “I want to fulfill my contract. I think it’s a good time to move on.” When asked if he could be persuaded to remain with the show, Carell replied: “No. I just want to spend more time with my family.”

An ‘Office’ Breakup

The woman who plays Angela on the NBC show “The Office” has filed for divorce from Warren Lieberstein, who is a writer and a producer on the show. Angela Kinsey filed for divorce last week in Los Angeles. She cites irreconcilable differences as the cause of the divorce. Kinsey has requested joint legal and physical custody of their two-year-old daughter. The two have reportedly been separated since 2009. Angela’s rep has said they remain good friends.

Tommy Lee Jones Joins ‘Captain America’ Film

Tommy Lee Jones has signed on for the upcoming adaptation of Marvel Comics’ “Captain America.” After months of rumors linking the actor to the project, Marvel has confirmed that Jones will portray Colonel Chester Phillips in the film, which is due to hit theaters on July 22, 2011. “Captain America: The First Avenger” will feature Chris Evans in the lead role.

‘Mod Squad’ Car Sold At Auction

Someone is the new owner of a 1971 Dodge Challenger convertible that was used during the 1972 season of “Mod Squad.” It was sold at an auction in Orange County, California, last weekend. The car sold for $49,500. Barrett-Jackson auction house says Chrysler stopped production on the convertible version of the Challenger after 1971, so the car was outfitted with front and rear additions to make it look like a 1972 model for the TV show.

Rob Lowe Writing Memoir

Rob Lowe is writing his memoir. “Stories I Only Tell My Friends” is set for release next May. Lowe’s book will include his experiences as an actor and father. He describes the memoir as “a mid-career meditation on his four decades as an actor.”

Barbara Eden Working On ‘Jeannie’ Memoir

“I Dream Of Jeannie” star Barbara Eden, 75, is working on her memoir about her acting career. “Jeannie Out Of The Bottle” will be published next year, detailing Eden’s on and off-screen life with celebrities including Elvis Presley, Warren Beatty, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, Marilyn Monroe, Lucille Ball and her “Jeannie” co-star Larry Hagman.

‘Charlie’s Angels’ Composer Dies

Allyn Ferguson, an Emmy-winning composer who co-wrote the themes for the 1970s TV shows “Charlie’s Angels” and “Barney Miller,” died at his home in Westlake Village near Los Angeles last Wednesday. He was 85. Ferguson received eight Emmy nominations, winning the award for music composition in 1985 for scoring a television adaptation of the classic novel “Camille.” Ferguson was also musical co-director for the Academy Awards, Emmy and Grammys.

Tom Hanks Auctioning Off Prius For Vets

Tom Hanks has donated his customized 2004 Prius to support the Welcome Back Veterans initiative, a movement created by Major League Baseball to assist military veterans and their families with deployment-related mental health concerns. The Prius has been converted to a plug-in hybrid and features an autographed glove box personally signed by Hanks. Bidding at www.ClubCharity.com runs through July 19th.

Larry King Hanging Up Suspenders

Larry King has announced he is pulling the plug on his nightly CNN chat show, “Larry King Live,” in the fall. King revealed his plans in a statement posted on his CNN blog, noting his decision came 25 years after his first show on CNN featuring New York Gov. Mario Cuomo. King said he would remain “a part of the CNN family” and would host specials “on major national and international subjects.” King said he was “incredibly proud” that Guinness World Records recently recognized “Larry King Live” as the longest-running show with the same host in the same time slot. King’s announcement follows weeks of rumors that he was ready to hang up his suspenders and retire. There have been several rumors on the Internet as to who might replace King, including Ryan Seacrest and British TV personality Piers Morgan. 

Simon Monjack Leaves Strange Message On Voicemail

Police say Simon Monjack, the husband to deceased Brittany Murphy, left a strange message on his own voicemail that may be a clue to his death. Investigators were going through his cell phone when they heard the odd message: “I need to go to the hospital. I have a fever.” Later, in the same recording, Brittney Murphy’s mother Sharon chimes in and says, “Tell them you have a … fever.” It’s not known who “them” is referring to in the message. Investigators are now trying to figure out the reason behind the message. Investigators are unsure if Monjack dialed his own voicemail from his cell or from another line. Monjack died on May 23rd. The cause of his death has yet to be determined.

‘As The World Turns’ Tapes Final Episode

The CBS soap “As the World Turns” is going to stop turning after 54 years on the air. As television’s oldest daytime drama, the last episode will air September 17th. The final episode was taped in Brooklyn last week. Chris Goutman, executive producer since 1999, said the shut was being shut down because it was “created in the 1950s, and now there are different viewing patterns.”

Woman Held For Trial In Assault On Margera

A woman accused of assaulting Bam Margera outside his suburban Philadelphia nightclub, The Note, is headed to trial. A district judge ruled Thursday that 59-year-old Elizabeth Ray would be held for trial on aggravated assault and related counts. Margera says he was waiting for a ride around 2 a.m. on June 12th when he got into a verbal altercation with Ray. Margera says he was walking away and thought the argument had ended when he was whacked and collapsed, suffering a concussion and a large cut on his head. A woman who was with Margera says she saw Ray holding a long, pipe-like object. Ray says she’s innocent.

Stewart, O’Neal Dedicate Farrah Fawcett Foundation

Farrah Fawcett’s closest friends marked the first anniversary of her death by dedicating a cancer-research foundation in her name. Alana Stewart, Ryan O’Neal, Tatum O’Neal and Redmond O’Neal were among the guests at an intimate gathering Friday at the new offices of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, which funds alternative cancer research and treatment methods and aims to improve the quality of life of those with the disease. Fawcett, who detailed her battle with anal cancer in the 2009 documentary “Farrah’s Story,” died on June 25, 2009. She was 62.

Mel Gibson Fighting With Ex-Girlfriend

Mel Gibson has filed legal papers against Oksana Grigorieva, the mother of his baby daughter. Gibson is reportedly trying to stop her from talking about his private affairs. Gibson and his Russian girlfriend split after a year of dating, during which time she gave birth to their child and released an album of love songs. Oksana obtained a restraining order against Gibson last week after telling a judge that he beat her up last January. It’s turning into a whopper of a he said/she said. Sources in Mel’s camp tell TMZ that Gibson was trying to protect baby Lucia after Oksana shook the baby violently, while Oksana’s camp says she was trying to “protect the baby during one of Gibson’s violent episodes when he punched Oksana in the face two times, breaking her teeth and giving her a concussion.” Oksana also says Gibson has not paid her a dime of child support.

Sofia Coppola Gives Birth To 2nd Daughter

Filmmaker Sofia Coppola and Phoenix lead singer Thomas Mars have welcomed a second baby girl, according to People magazine. Cosima was born in New York City sometime “within the past month,” sources said. Cosima has a big sister named Romy who is 3-1/2.

Paltrow Says She Has Vitamin D Deficiency

Gwyneth Paltrow says she’s been diagnosed with dangerously low levels of vitamin D. On her blog, Goop, Paltrow said a bone scan she had after suffering a fracture five years ago found she was in the early stages of osteopenia, which could potentially lead to osteoporosis. Paltrow said she was curious because she was told to get more sunlight – a contradiction to warnings about the dangers of over-exposure to the sun. She posted an article from one of her doctors urging “safe, smart and limited sunscreen-free exposure to the sun.”

‘Dr. Death’ Documentary

A 90-minute documentary about Jack Kevorkian, known as “Dr. Death,” will air tonight on HBO. The film focuses on Kevorkian, the man inside and outside of medicine, with new insight into the man who helped, by his own count, 130 people end their lives. The documentary also shows Kevorkian’s paintings, books, medical papers and inventions, specifically the so-called “suicide machine” that allowed people to kill themselves.

Beauty Pageant Moms Sue Over Talk Show

The mothers of some beauty pageant contestants say they were tricked into appearing on a TV talk show and then accused of physically and sexually abusing their children. Five women are suing in Illinois court, claiming producers of “The Big Willie Show” fraudulently induced them to appear by claiming the show would portray them in a positive light. The talk show appears on WGN in Chicago and is hosted by Bill Cunningham. On June 11th, the moms allegedly were filmed getting ready for the pageant. The next day, they arrived at the studio for the show’s taping. Then came the surprise allegations as the audience went wild and verbally assassinated them. Then it got even weirder. According to the complaint, the kids were backstage as the mothers dealt with the wrath of the studio audience. Cunningham then wanted to bring the children out. Unfortunately, they had gone missing. The mothers searched the greenroom. They say they eventually found their children as one of the show’s producers “intentionally touched (a child) in an unwanted fashion.” The mother refused to go back out. Producers then “began kicking in the door to the greenroom in an attempt to force the plaintiffs back on stage after the plaintiffs had locked themselves in a room to protect their children,” according to the complaint.

Jeremy London’s ‘Do Drugs Or Die’ Story Gets Stranger

Jeremy London’s alleged tale of being kidnapped and forced to take drugs just got weirder. London’s wife, Melissa Cunningham, said her husband’s mother, brother and his brother’s girlfriend have received cease-and-desist notices from the actor’s lawyer. Cunningham said it was done out of fear his family could harm the investigation by speaking to the media. Cunningham also appears to be trying to start an urban legend. She tells RadarOnline that when the police learned of her husband’s story, they weren’t surprised. “Police told us this is the new thing to do down here ... rob people at gunpoint and make them do drugs so they won’t be reliable witnesses,” Cunningham said. “It’s happening more and more.” That’s news to Palm Springs police working the beat where the incident allegedly occurred. “There haven’t been any incidents, that I can recall, of gang members kidnapping tourists with flat tires and then forcing them to do drugs,” Detective Steve Douglas said.

Cryin’ Seidlin Anna Nicole Book Hits Shelves

The South Florida judge who presided over the case to decide where Anna Nicole Smith’s body would be buried is out with a new book. Larry Seidlin’s “The Killing of Anna Nicole Smith” has the former Broward County judge questioning why no one has been found guilty of manslaughter in her death. Smith’s body was found in her hotel room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in February 2007, the victim of an apparent accidental overdose. Seidlin spent six days deciding where she would be buried before breaking down and sobbing at the end of the ordeal. In addition to releasing his book, Seidlin announced yesterday he has signed with the “Psychic Court.” According to a press release, Seidlin “will become the first TV judge to open his court to the paranormal as a means for uncovering the truth.” Find out more at www.psychiccourt.com.

Stars Lining Up To Be Emmy Presenters

Wayne Brady, Jeff Foxworthy, Vanessa Marcil and Alex Trebek will be presenters at the upcoming Daytime Emmy Awards, CBS said yesterday. Sunday’s event at the Las Vegas Hilton also will feature a performance from the Las Vegas company of Disney’s musical “The Lion King.” Regis Philbin will host. In addition, Ryan Seacrest will introduce the “American Bandstand” and Dick Clark tribute, with Donny Osmond, Chubby Checker, Tony Orlando and the cast of “Jersey Boys” added to the lineup of stars who will salute the iconic show and television personality.

‘Scream 4’ Update

Anthony Anderson and Marielle Jaffe have been cast in Wes Craven’s upcoming horror film, “Scream 4.” They’ll join previously selected cast members Lauren Graham, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin. Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Neve Campbell, who have appeared in the previous “Scream” films, will also be in “Scream 4.”

Wrestler Jericho Plays It Safe On ‘Downfall’ Show

Pro wrestler Chris Jericho has signed on as host the new game show “Downfall.” The show is staged atop a 10-story downtown Los Angeles building, with contestants vying for prizes and up to $1 million cash by answering trivia. Players face the risk of being pushed off the roof – strapped into a decelerator harness – if they lose. Jericho is on the rooftop too, but tethered to a platform to avoid an unexpected trip to the ground. The game show begins its six-episode run tonight on ABC.

‘American Idol’ Lowers Age Eligibility

Fox said yesterday that the age eligibility to audition for the upcoming 10th season of “American Idol” would be lowered from 16- to 15-years-old. The maximum age to audition remains 28. Auditions for the next season will begin July 17th in Nashville. Other audition cities include Milwaukee, New Orleans, San Francisco, East Rutherford and Austin.

Chris Klein In Rehab

Chris Klein’s publicist says the actor is seeking treatment for alcohol addiction at Utah’s Cirque Lodge after his second DUI arrest. Klein was arrested last week and charged with DUI. He was also arrested in 2005 for the same reason.

Bloom And Kerr Engaged

Orlando Bloom’s publicist has confirmed the actor is engaged to supermodel Miranda Kerr. Bloom, 33, and Kerr, 27, have been dating since 2007.

‘Toy Story 3’ Does Better At Box Office Than Expected

The final weekend box office numbers were released yesterday, and “Toy Story 3” took in $110.3 million in its opening weekend. It was only the third animated film to break $100 million in the first weekend, following the second and third “Shrek” movies. Early box office estimates put “Toy Story 3” at $109 million.

 

Court Bans Stunt Jumper From Empire State Building

A TV daredevil who tried to parachute off the Empire State Building can’t set foot in the building again, a court has ruled. Jeb Corliss was permanently barred from the skyscraper as part of a ruling last week in a lawsuit filed by the building’s owners. The court decision also tossed out Corliss’ claims that the owners defamed and otherwise harmed him in responding to the April 2006 episode. Corliss says he’s made more than 1,000 successful jumps from structures and cliffs around the world. He lives in California.

Producer Laurie David Denies Affair With Al Gore

When Al and Tipper Gore announced their shocking separation earlier this month, rumors started swirling about the cause of the split. Star Magazine is reporting that the marriage ended due to a two-year relationship between Al Gore and producer Laurie David, ex-wife of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Larry David. “This report is completely, patently false,” David’s agent, Dorian Karchmar, said. “I have no idea where it started from or why, but it is absolutely, positively and patently untrue.” David also said the allegation is a “total fabrication.” She went on to say, “I adore both Al and Tipper. I look at them both as family. And I have happily been in a serious relationship since my divorce.”

‘American Chopper’ Death

A 26-year-old man died yesterday morning after falling through the roof at a New York motorcycle shop leased by “American Chopper” star Paul Teutul Jr. The man worked for a roofing company that had been hired by the building’s owner to repair the roof. Police received a call around 8:50 a.m. that a man had fallen 40 feet after stepping into a hole that had been cut in the roof. None of the shop employees were inside the building at the time. The man died at the scene.

 

Wii Nixes Mickey Mouse’s Mean Makeover

Mickey Mouse is no rat. In Nintendo’s upcoming “Epic Mickey” Wii video game, the beloved Disney mouse will not morph into a snarling rat as originally planned when players make mischievous choices. Warren Spector, creative director of Disney Interactive Studios’ Junction Point, said Mickey will instead just take on a “smudgy” look if he’s naughty. “Epic Mickey” is set in a virtual world of Disney locales such as Adventureland and Skull Rock. Players face moral dilemmas about whether to help other characters. But after “Epic Mickey” appeared on the cover of Game Informer magazine last fall, several fans were outraged over Mickey’s makeover.

James Farentino Arrested

James Farentino, who had a recurring role on “Dynasty,” is out on bail after being booked on suspicion of misdemeanor battery. Los Angeles police say Farentino, 72, tried to physically remove a man from his house late Sunday. Police say the man had bruises on him and he made a citizen’s arrest on Farentino. Farentino was taken to a police station, where he spent Sunday night in jail before being released on $20,000 bail. Farentino has had several TV guest roles, including recurring roles on “ER” and the original “Melrose Place.”

‘Spawn’ Fight

An epic battle between comic book titans is underway. A judge is trying to decide if Todd McFarlane owes Neil Gaiman for three characters in the “Spawn” series about a murdered CIA agent who becomes a demon. The judge heard Monday from Gaiman, McFarlane and comic book author Brian Holguin. However, she did not rule on Gaiman’s claim that he’s owed royalties from three characters: the demon Dark Ages Spawn and two fem

Tiffani Thiessen Gives Birth To Daughter

Tiffani Thiessen’s publicist says the actress gave birth yesterday in Los Angeles to a daughter she has named Harper Renn Smith. The child is the first for Thiessen and her husband, artist and actor Brady Smith, whom she married in 2005.

Another Sheen Car Stolen, Rolled Off Cliff

For the second time in five months, a Mercedes owned by Charlie Sheen was stolen and rolled off Mulholland Drive near his Santa Monica home. Firefighters responding to a report of a traffic accident found the silver Mercedes S600 about 100 feet down a brushy ravine around 3 a.m. Nobody was in the car, which was running and had its lights on. The car showed no signs of forced entry. Police checked the plates and confirmed it was Sheen’s. The car was found in the same area off Mulholland Drive where another Mercedes owned by the actor was found on February 5th.

‘Grease: Sing-A-Long’ Expands

Fans across the country have “demanded” that “Grease: Sing-A-Long” come to their town. As a result, the digitally re-mastered film will expand to five additional cities: Houston, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio and Detroit. The top 5 cities will begin an exclusive run of the film on July 15th. “Grease: Sing-A-Long” will begin playing July 8th in the first run of exclusive showings in 12 markets across the country. Tickets for the first cities are quickly selling out, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, San Diego, Austin, and Ocala, Florida. Tickets are available at www.greasemovie.com. Go to www.eventful.com/Grease to sign up and “Demand It!” in your town.

O.J. Simpson Attorney Fighting To Get Conviction Overturned

O.J. Simpson lawyer Yale Galanter has told a panel of Nevada Supreme Court justices that Simpson’s conviction on kidnapping and armed robbery charges is “payback” for Simpson’s acquittal of double murder charges in 1995. Galanter says the Las Vegas trial that has put Simpson away for up to 33 years “was not a search for truth” but “a search for redemption.” Galanter wants the appeals panel to overturn Simpson’s conviction and order a new trial in the September 2007 confrontation with a pair of sports memorabilia dealers in a hotel room. A ruling by the court isn’t expected until later this year.

Will Smith Has Serious Competition From Son

Not only has Jaden Smith given the competition at the box office a solid butt kicking last weekend, he’s also giving his father, Will Smith, a run for his money. The success of Jaden’s “The Karate Kid” didn’t do better than his dad’s films, but it did surpass most of them. “Karate Kid” took in $56 million during its first weekend in theaters. That’s bigger debut numbers for all but two films done by Will Smith. “I Am Legend” took in $77.2 million and “Hancock” took in $62.6 million. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith produced “The Karate Kid.”

Work On Val Kilmer’s Ranch For Charity

Val Kilmer is offering time on his ranch in northern New Mexico as a way for the Santa Fe Film Festival to raise money. You can be a range boss for a day for $500 and a ranch hand for $250. Or you could pay $125 to be a wrangler for half-a-day. One of the co-directors of the film festival says it’s been tough for any nonprofit to raise money these days, so when Kilmer suggested using his Pecos River Ranch, the festival took him up on it.

Nigel Lythgoe Says Don’t Replace Simon Cowell On ‘Idol’

Nigel Lythgoe’s advice is to not replace Simon Cowell on “American Idol” and just stay with three judges, adding that the show should focus more on the music. Lythgoe was a producer on “American Idol” until he left two years ago to devote his energy to “So You Think You Can Dance.” He says four judges don’t work on “Idol” “because it should be about the talent.” Lythgoe accuses “Idol” of taking “their eye off the ball.” He says “Idol” was “more worried about the judges and what was happening with them than it was with the talent” this season.

CBS’ Maggie Rodriguez Gives Birth To Son

Maggie Rodriguez of “The Early Show” is a new mom. The CBS morning show co-host gave birth Sunday evening in New York to her second child, Michael Tobin Rodriguez Jr. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 1 ounce. Rodriguez already has a 5-year-old daughter. Her husband, Michael Rodriguez, is a marketing executive with the Telemundo television network.

Miss Universe Candidate Ousted Over Cheater Ads

Sophie Froment was booted from the Miss Universe Canada pageant after it was discovered she appeared in TV commercials for an extramarital dating website. The 21-year-old law student lost her place in the competition Saturday after pageant officials learned she taped commercials for Ashley Madison, a website for people seeking to have affairs. Although the ads never ran in Canada – because they were rejected by the government’s advertising review committee for not meeting community standards – they did air in the United States. Someone brought them to the attention of pageant officials.

Seacrest Stalker Sentenced To 2 Years

A judge in Los Angeles has sentence a man charged with stalking Ryan Seacrest to two years in prison. Chidi Benjamin Uzomah Jr. received the maximum sentence yesterday after previously pleading no contest to stalking the “American Idol” host. The 26-year-old Uzomah has been jailed since his October arrest at the E! Entertainment Television studios, where he tried to reach Seacrest. Officials said he was carrying a knife.

Piers Morgan In Talks With CNN

British television personality Piers Morgan is reportedly in talks with CNN about starting up his own primetime show. Morgan, a judge on “America’s Got Talent” and its U.K. counterpart, “Britain’s Got Talent,” is the former editor of Britain’s Daily Mirror and a winner on “The Celebrity Apprentice.” CNN is reportedly searching for a new identity in the wake of low ratings and the departures of some of its key on-camera people, such as Christiane Amanpour and Gerri Willis.

The 2010 Tony Awards Winners

The 2010 Tony Awards were held last night. Here are the major winners:

Best Play: “Red”

Best Musical: “Memphis”

Best Book Of A Musical: “Memphis”

Best Original Score Written For The Theater: “Memphis”

Best Revival Of A Play: “Fences”

Best Revival Of A Musical: “La Cage aux Folles”

Best Performance By A Leading Actor In A Play: Denzel Washington (“Fences”)

Best Performance By A Leading Actress In A Play: Viola Davis (“Fences”)

Best Performance By A Leading Actor In A Musical: Douglas Hodge (“La Cage aux Folles”)

Best Performance By A Leading Actress In A Musical: Catherine Zeta-Jones (“A Little Night Music”)

Tony Award Lifetime Achievement In The Theater: Alan Ayckbourn and Marian Seldes

 

Get the complete list of winners online at www.Tonyawards.com.

 

Jodie Foster Accused Of Battery By 17-Year-Old Boy

Jodie Foster has been accused of battery by a 17-year-old boy after an incident in the parking lot of a Los Angeles-area shopping mall. However, the actress’s rep says the accusations are a “fabrication.” The incident occurred May 29th at the Grove shopping complex. According to the police report, the boy spotted Foster in the valet parking area and approached her to take a picture. The police report was filed after the incident and officers did not report to the scene.

Jesse James Cheating Scandal Turned Into Porn Film

Jesse James cheating on Sandra Bullock has been turned into a porn DVD. Adult actress Taryn Thomas doubles as Bullock and Marty Romano plays James in the hardcore Hustler Video film, “Untrue Hollywood Stories: Jesse James.” Porn star Michelle “Bombshell” McGee, who went public with news of her affair with James in March, is played by tattooed porn actress Emily Parker.

Suit Filed Over ‘Idol’ Ring Tone Royalties

“American Idol” is suing over royalties for ring tones and downloads. The American Federation of Musicians filed the suit on behalf of the house band that provides the music for the competition. The union says the band should get a cut of the revenues the producers receive from audio files sold online. They claim the producers did not get permission from the musicians to make the sales, which violates their contract. The suit seeks $500,000 in damages and a contribution to the pension fund.

Bam Margera Beaten By Bat-Wielding Woman

“Jackass” star Bam Margera was hospitalized after being attacked by a bat-wielding woman outside his bar in West Chester, Pennsylvania, early Saturday morning. The attack occurred at around 2 a.m. and Margera was rushed to a nearby hospital. Police say there was an altercation at the bar, The Note, that ended with the woman smacking Bam in the back of the head with a baseball bat. The woman was arrested and charged with assault. According to TMZ, Bam was in intensive care after the incident but has already been released from the hospital.

Alaskans Recruited For Barrymore Whale Film

A production company is looking for Alaskans to play dozens of roles for an upcoming Drew Barrymore movie being filmed in the state. Shooting on “Everybody Loves Whales” is expected to begin in September. The movie is based on an attempt to rescue three gray whales trapped by sea ice near Barrow in 1988. It stars Barrymore as a Greenpeace worker and John Krasinski as a news reporter. Executive producer Stuart Besser said he needs at least 1,000 extras, and 30 to 40 people for small speaking roles. The whole film is being shot in Alaska, mostly in Anchorage.

Travolta Donates To Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund

John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston donated 70,000 rand (about $10,000) to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund on Saturday during a visit to South Africa. They also spent time singing and dancing with children the foundation has supported. South Africa’s first black president set up the fund to provide a variety of services for children, including support for street children and the children of refugees. Travolta, a spokesman for the Australian airline Qantas, planned to stay a few days in South Africa to support the Australian World Cup team.

Shawn Johnson’s Stalker Convicted

A Florida man has been convicted in Los Angeles of stalking Olympic gold-medal-winning gymnast Shawn Johnson. Robert M. O’Ryan, 36, had been charged with felony stalking and commercial burglary of the 18-year-old Johnson, but had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Officials said he traveled from Florida to Los Angeles to find Johnson. He scaled a fence at CBS Television City in Los Angeles in 2009 as Johnson was taping “Dancing with the Stars.” Johnson testified she was so afraid of O’Ryan she thought about quitting the competition that she eventually won.

Hughley To Star In Game Show Pilot

D.L. Hughley is starring in an NBC game show pilot called “Who’s Bluffing Who?” Hughley is teaming up with ITV Studios on the program, which has contestants trying to bluff their way to a half-million dollar pot. Seven contestants will use their knowledge and deception to advance in the game.

Zellweger, Cooper Not Engaged

Quashing rumors they were set to walk down the aisle, reps of Renee Zellweger and Bradley Cooper say they are not getting married. Reports last week said Zellweger was seen shopping for wedding dresses and the couple was spotted at dinner with her parents. The two reportedly began dating while filming “Case 39” last July.

Rue McClanahan’s Apartment For Sale

The late Rue McClanahan’s Manhattan apartment is on the market, listed for $2.25 million. The whimsically decorated co-op at 430 East 56th Street has three bedrooms, two baths and more than a dozen closets. The New York Times says there is a secret passage to a bathroom and a door sculpted to resemble a nude woman. The property also comes with a 1,600-square-foot private garden and has floor-to-ceiling windows. McClanahan died of stroke June 3rd. She was 76.  

Lindsay Lohan Approached For ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

Lindsay Lohan has reportedly been offered a place on the next series of Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” Lohan is also said to have several movie parts lined up, including one as infamous porn star Linda Lovelace in “Inferno” and a part in Robert Rodriguez’s “Machete.”

King’s Wife OD Was An Apparent Suicide Attempt

A spokesman for Larry King said the talk show host’s wife is recovering after an apparent prescription drug overdose last month in Utah. Emergency medical workers were called to Shawn King’s home in Provo on May 28th. Her father dialed 911 after finding her in bed, breathing but not responding when he tried to wake her, according to a transcript of the emergency call. Now it has come out that the officers who responded to the call found several prescription bottles, including Ambien and anti-anxiety medication, as well as a handwritten note stating where she wanted to be buried.

Gleeks Have A Lot To Look Forward To

“Glee” is getting its very own line of books based on the series – and John Stamos is joining the cast. Ironically, the girl he’ll be romancing on the show, Emma (Jayma Mays), poked fun at him earlier this season, saying, “They say it takes certainty more than talent to make a star. I mean, look at John Stamos.” Meanwhile, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers will publish the collection based on the hit TV series. The first book in the series, “Glee: The Beginning,” a prequel to the TV show, is set to land on bookshelves in August.

Shannon Price Claims To Be Gary’s Common-Law Wife

Gary Coleman’s ex-wife has filed legal documents claiming she wants to be appointed special administrator of Gary’s estate on grounds she was Gary’s common-law wife. In the documents, Shannon Price says the most pressing matter right now is the “disposition of the body.” Her claims are based on “a sealed decree of divorce” that she was awarded the marital residence in Santaquin, Utah. She is challenging the executor’s decision to have the locks changed, which barred her from the house. Shannon’s lawyer claims, “Shannon and the decedent continued to have a romantic relationship and engage in romantic and sexual relations.” The lawyer also says they had joint bank accounts, incurred debt jointly, filed joint tax returns, celebrated holidays together and even “fought on occasion.” Price has also submitted a copy of what she claims is a handwritten addendum written by Coleman in 2007, which says she is the sole beneficiary of his estate.

Shawn Johnson Testifies Against Stalker

Shawn Johnson was in court yesterday testifying against her alleged stalker, losing her composure when prosecutors showed her the knife found in the car of Robert O’Ryan. Johnson said she was nervous about appearing and repeatedly testified she was afraid of O’Ryan. She said she considered quitting “Dancing With the Stars” – which she was participating in when O’Ryan was arrested – but stayed on the show, which she won. O’Ryan pled not guilty by reason of insanity on Monday to charges of felony stalking, felony commercial burglary and two misdemeanor counts of carrying a loaded firearm in his car.

Nolte’s Rep Denies Rehab Reports

Nick Nolte’s rep has dismissed reports the actor has checked into rehab. Tabloid reports suggested Nolte checked into a German rehab facility on May 18th with his girlfriend, fitness trainer Clytie Lane. The 69-year-old actor was given alcohol and drug counseling at a clinic in 2002 after he was arrested for driving under the influence. He later confessed he had been taking the date rape drug GHB “for four years.” Nolte’s spokesperson Arnold Robinson denies reports his client has returned to rehab, saying Nolte “has not and did not check-in to a rehab facility.”

Jane Fonda Honored In Paris

The mayor of the City of Light has honored Jane Fonda in a Paris ceremony. Bertrand Delanoe bestowed the Great Medal of the City of Paris upon the Academy Award-winning actress yesterday. The ceremony took place during a news conference about the Paris Cinema festival. The festival begins July 3rd and runs through July 13th.

Roasting The Hoff

David Hasselhoff says he “can take the heat,” and he’s looking forward to being the target of a comedy roast. The roast will happen this summer in Los Angeles. It’ll be taped and air on Comedy Central on August 15th.

Russell Crowe NOT Dead

Russell Crowe’s publicist says the actor has not died, contrary to online reports claiming otherwise. Reports surfaced yesterday alleging Crowe had died, however, his rep swiftly slammed the accounts as “not true.”

Fourth ‘Twilight’ Film Will Be Split In Two

“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn,” the fourth movie in the vampire franchise, will be split in two, with the first half scheduled for release on November 18, 2011. The announcement comes ahead of the June 30th release of the third film, “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.” The films will shoot back-to-back in the fall. The first two films in the franchise have grossed over $1.1 billion at the global box office.

Mr. T Not A Fan Of New ‘A-Team’

Mr. T, the star of TV’s original “A-Team,” has seen this summer’s blockbuster adaptation and he isn’t exactly pleased. “It was too graphic for me. I’ve no doubt it will do big business at the box office but it’s nothing like the show we turned out every week,” says T, who portrayed BA (“Bad Attitude”) Baracus in the TV series. “People die in the film and there’s plenty of sex, but when we did it no one got hurt and it was all played for fun and family entertainment. These seem to be elements nobody is interested in anymore,” he added.

Suze Orman Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

CNBC financial host Suze Orman underwent an emergency appendectomy over the weekend and is recovering. Orman, who was celebrating her 59th birthday that same day, is resting and expected to make a full recovery. She had her appendix removed on Saturday at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and was discharged Tuesday, her spokeswoman said. The financial guru plans to spend a few days resting in a Chicago hotel before returning home to Florida, where she lives with longtime partner Kathy Travis.

 

Larry King’s Wife Overdosed

Larry King’s wife, Shawn Southwick, was hospitalized last month after she overdosed on pills at her home in Utah. “I can’t wake her up… I slap her and…she opens her eyes half way and puts them back down again,” Southwick’s father, Karl Engemann, told a 911 operator. He said she was taking meds for her depression, and she may have overmedicated. King and Southwick separated briefly, and both sides started divorce proceedings. The couple reconciled last month.

Jesse James’ Personal Life To Be Kept Out Of Clothing Lawsuit

Sandra Bullock’s estranged husband, Jesse James, has won a court bid to keep details about his scandalous personal life out of a legal dispute over a clothing contract. James is facing a civil lawsuit from Fortune Fashions Industries amid allegations he pulled out of a deal to produce a line of garments inspired by his work wear. James’ lawyer filed a request in Los Angeles County Superior Court asking the judge to ban Fortune from making any references to his damaged reputation, which has taken a serious hit since March when Bullock walked out on him after his numerous infidelities were revealed. Then there was the release of controversial pictures showing him posing in military gear and appearing to give a Nazi salute. But none of those controversies will be brought up in the impending trial after a judge granted his lawyer’s motion on Tuesday.

National Lampoon Documentary

4th Row Films has optioned the exclusive rights to the story and archive of the National Lampoon comedy factory. Producers Douglas Tirola and Susan Bedusa said they plan to make a documentary feature about National Lampoon that will include rare and never-seen-before footage. The movie is expected to tell the complete story of National Lampoon from its beginnings as the Harvard Lampoon to its eventual downfall and rebirth.

Globe Runs Coleman Deathbed Photo On Cover

It was only a matter of time to see which sleazy tabloid would run photos of Gary Coleman on his deathbed. A photo of Coleman taken as he lay dying in a Utah hospital was published on the cover of Globe Magazine yesterday. The former “Diff’rent Strokes” star died late last month after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 42. Globe’s parent company, American Media, confirmed it bought the photo, but a spokeswoman declined to say who sold the photo to them or how much they paid. Dion Mial, Coleman’s longtime friend and former manager, said the actor’s ex-wife, Shannon Price – who appears with Coleman in the photo – sold the image to Globe in an “ongoing desperate attempt” to profit from his death.

‘Back To The Future,’ ‘Jurassic Park’ To Become Games

Telltale Games is creating video games based on the “Back to the Future” and “Jurassic Park” franchises. The popular Universal Studios film trilogies spawned several games in the ‘80s and ‘90s but haven’t been seen since. The as-yet-untitled games will run on the Xbox, PlayStation 3, Wii, PC and Mac console and will be in stores this winter.

Warhol’s Liz Taylor Portrait For Sale

“Silver Liz,” Andy Warhol’s 1963 portrait of Elizabeth Taylor, will be sold in London this month, Christie’s auction house said. The image, which has not been seen in public for 20 years, could fetch as much as $12 million at the June 30th sale. One in a series of 13 paintings Warhol created of Taylor in 1963, the portrait is being sold by an unidentified U.S. seller. Warhol died of complications from gallbladder surgery in 1987. He was 58.  

Paula Deen Says Maid Stole $100,000 In Jewels

Paula Deen's former maid has been arrested for allegedly stealing $100,000 in jewelry from the celebrity chef at her Georgia home. Mary Alice White was arrested twice last month after she allegedly tried to sell some of the pilfered jewelry at two different pawn shops.

Kim Kardashian To Be The Next Lara Croft?!

Kim Kardashian is reportedly in talks to take the role of Lara Croft in the next “Tomb Raider” franchise. According to ShowBizSpy.com, an “insider” said, “This will be something very different to Angelina [Jolie]’s Lara. Kim has wanted to play a far more comic-strip version of Lara which would be shot in 3D and aimed at a teen audience.”

‘Housewives’ Sex Tape Set to Sell

There’s more drama on the way for “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Danielle Staub. Hustler Inc. is allegedly ready to release a 75-minute sex tape, featuring Staub with a mystery man. A rep from Hustler told TMZ that the tape was shot last September – several months after she first appeared on the Bravo reality show. The company plans to release the tape on June 14th.

Heidi Montag Files For Legal Separation

“The Hills” star Heidi Montag went to court yesterday to file papers for legal separation from her estranged husband, Spencer Pratt. TMZ reports that Montag listed “irreconcilable differences” as the cause for the split. She has yet to file for divorce, however. Montag maintains that June 8th is the date of their split, meaning that all of her earnings from now on will be her own. Montag moved out of the home she shared with Pratt over a week ago. She plans to spend the summer filming a new show with friend Jen Bunney, also of “Hills” fame.

Gary Coleman Will Filed

Gary Coleman’s 1999 will has been filed in Utah and it names Dion Mial, Gary’s friend and former manager, as executor of his estate. The will specifies that Coleman wanted to be cremated and he wants his personal representative to “plan a wake for me conducted by those who have had no financial ties to me and can look each other in the eyes and say they really cared personally for Gary Coleman.” Gary bequeaths “my entire estate to the Trustee of the Millennium Edge Trust.” He is not more specific. Mial claims Shannon Price, Gary’s ex-wife, “has been removing personal property from [Gary’s] home which has not been inventoried or accounted for.” Mial is asking the judge to immediately appoint him special administrator of Gary’s estate so he can give the mortuary a directive to cremate the body. Coleman died relatively broke, with his main asset being his $315,000 Utah home.

Coleman Rep ‘Appalled’ By Hospital Photos

Gary Coleman’s former agent says he was “appalled” to hear that photos were snapped as the actor lay dying, and then shopped around to the media. “While Gary Coleman’s family continues to privately grieve the passing of their son, they would like to thank all of his fans for their generous support,” Victor Perillo said in a statement yesterday. “This kind, gentle soul left the world with many beautiful memories to cherish. That is why I am personally appalled to hear the news that individuals are selling photos of Gary in the hospital. This is unconscionable and despicable. I would like to praise all the reputable news organizations that declined the offers. I hope others will do the same out of respect and human decency.” Coleman died last week after a brain hemorrhage. He was 42. Several media outlets said they were approached about buying photos taken of Coleman’s last moments alive at a Utah hospital, but declined.

 

Lohan’s Ankle Monitor Goes Off, Bail Goes Up

Lindsay Lohan’s alcohol monitoring bracelet went off after the actress appeared at Sunday’s MTV Movie Awards, getting her in even more trouble. An arrest warrant was issued yesterday for the actress by the same Los Angeles judge who earlier issued a warrant when Lohan failed to show up to court. Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel found Lohan violated the terms of her bail and upped her bail to $200,000. A bond was later posted, sparing Lohan from being arrested until a hearing takes place next month. Lohan was fitted with the SCRAM device last month as part of her probation case after two DUI convictions. On her Twitter page, Lohan denies being in violation of bail. “My scram wasn’t set off,” she wrote in a series of Tweets full of misspellings, grammar errors and profanity.

Shawn Johnson Stalker Trial Begins

The man accused of stalking gymnast Shawn Johnson was in court yesterday. Robert O’Ryan, 36, sat quietly as the prosecutor laid into O’Ryan as a nutjob who has a thing for Johnson. O’Ryan has pleaded not guilty to felony stalking and burglary charges and two misdemeanor counts of carrying a concealed weapon. If convicted, he faces nearly four years in jail for the felonies and two years for the misdemeanors. The trial continues today.

Porn Actor Sought In Slaying Falls To His Death

Stephen Clancy Hill, aka Steve Driver, a small-time San Fernando Valley porn actor accused of attacking his co-workers at Ultima DVD with a sword and killing a fellow porn star last Tuesday, died Saturday after falling some 40 feet from a rocky hillside after a standoff with police. SWAT officers had spent part of Saturday afternoon trying to talk Hill down from the hillside as he clutched a sword. Murder and attempted murder charges had been filed against Hill on Friday after police said he attacked a colleague with a sword that was used as a film prop during a social gathering at Ultima’s studios about a week after being told he was being fired and that he would have to move out of the production facility where he had been living. He then turned on two others who rushed to their co-worker’s defense. One of those who attempted to help, Herbert Hin Wong, was killed in the attack.

Fox Fined Over ‘American Dad’ Episode

Seth McFarlane has landed Fox in hot water with the FCC, though this time it is “American Dad” that is the culprit instead of “Family Guy.” It seems several people were offended by a January episode featuring racy dialogue in which it is implied that one character has given a horse an ejaculation. The watchdog group Parents Television Council launched a campaign urging members to file complaints with the FCC. After receiving over 100,000 complaints, the FCC decided to fine Fox $25,000 for its lack of cooperation in the investigation. However, Fox said they were “puzzled” over the FCC’s actions, saying they “responded to all of the questions related to the substance” of the investigation.

Chase Crawford Arrested On Pot Charge

Texas authorities say “Gossip Girl” heartthrob Chace Crawford faces a marijuana possession charge after being arrested in the Dallas suburb of Plano. Crawford was arrested in a parked vehicle early Friday morning. He was booked and later released on a misdemeanor charge of possessing less than two ounces of marijuana.

Gary Coleman Will Surfaces

Gary Coleman’s estranged parents have abandoned their effort to bury him in his native Illinois after a Utah attorney revealed the actor named an executor in a 1999 will. Salt Lake City Attorney Kent Alderman said he has a will Coleman wrote that he will take to a Utah County court. An attorney for Gary Coleman’s parents, said the person named in the will is Dion Mial, Coleman’s former manager. Sue and Willie Coleman had been seeking to take custody of their son’s body and return it to his boyhood home in Illinois once it was discovered last week that he had divorced wife Shannon Price in 2008. It was Price – who was named in an advanced health care directive – who ordered that Coleman be taken off of life support. His parents have said they learned about his hospitalization and death from media reports. Coleman died May 28th in Utah from a brain hemorrhage at age 42.

Charlie Sheen To Do Community Service At Theatre Aspen

Charlie Sheen has reportedly been deemed eligible for work release while he serves a 30-day sentence for 3rd degree misdemeanor assault. Sheen will work at Theatre Aspen in Colorado working with actors as well as helping in the fundraising department and with other jobs around the theatre. He will not accept pay for his work. Sheen will still be considered an inmate at the jail, where he will return every night by 8 p.m. He can leave at 8 a.m. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Department has agreed to the arrangement, but it still has to be approved by the judge. Sheen will return to court today to submit the plea bargain and work release to the judge.

Jon Lovitz Settles Lawsuit With Los Angeles Dodgers

Jon Lovitz has settled a breach of contract lawsuit from the Los Angeles Dodgers, who alleged he failed to pay for three premium seats he purchased. Lovitz reportedly reserved three “Dugout Club” seats two years ago for upcoming seasons, but executives at Dodgers Stadium claim the star fell behind with his payments. They filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court last month, revealing they canceled Lovitz’s seats in April because of non-payment for the current season. Lovitz allegedly owed $95,400, but the case has now been resolved. Reps for the team revealed on Friday that it was settled “very quickly, very amicably, and to the satisfaction of both parties.” They also noted that Lovitz is welcome back to the venue.

Don Cheadle Named Goodwill Ambassador For U.N.

Don Cheadle has become a spokesman for the United Nations environment program. He was appointed Saturday in Rwanda’s capital as a U.N. Environment Program Goodwill Ambassador and vowed to fight climate change and promote environment conservation. Cheadle also named a baby gorilla Zoya, a name chosen by internet users as part of a UNEP awareness program.

Sandra Bullock Jokes At Guys Choice Awards

Sandra Bullock poked fun at her personal life Saturday at an awards show in Los Angeles in her first public appearance since filing for divorce from Jesse James. In a surprise appearance at Spike TV’s Guys Choice Awards, Bullock accepted the “Troops Choice” award from members of the military and received a standing ovation. “Did I win this for being entertainer of the year, or did I win this because of the spectacular IED (improvised explosive device) explosion that became my personal life?” Bullock asked the audience. The Guys Choice Awards show airs June 20th on Spike TV.

Character Actor Richard Dunn Dies

Richard Dunn, a longtime character actor, died Friday after being unconscious several days. He was 73. Dunn’s agent of 15 years, William Kerwin, says the actor had been unconscious at a Hollywood hospital since Sunday. He didn’t immediately know the cause of death. The actor often appeared on “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim lineup. He also had bit parts on “Nip/Tuck,” “Weeds” and “House.”

MTV Movie Awards 2010

MTV’s 2010 Movie Awards were held last night. Winners of the Golden Popcorn Statues include:

 

Best Movie: “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”

Best Female Performance: Kristen Stewart – “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”

Best Male Performance: Robert Pattinson – “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”

Best Breakout Star: Anna Kendrick – “Up in the Air”

Best Comedic Performance: Zach Galifianakis – “The Hangover”

Best Villain: Tom Felton – “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”

Best Fight: Beyoncé Knowles vs. Ali Larter – “Obsessed”

Best Kiss: Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson – “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”

Best WTF Moment: Ken Jeong – “The Hangover” (naked trunk surprise)

Global Superstar: Robert Pattinson

Best Scared-As-Sh**t Performance: Amanda Seyfried – “Jennifer’s Body”

Biggest Badass Star: Rain

Generation Award: Sandra Bullock

Wrestler Chris Jericho To Host Game Show

Pro-wrestler Chris Jericho, who made his big screen debut this summer in “MacGruber,” has been tapped to host ABC’s upcoming extreme game show “Downfall.” ABC says the show will premiere on June 22nd. On the six-episode series, contestants try to answer questions while on the roof of a L.A. high-rise. Jericho will ask players questions and temp them with various options throughout the game.

Kevin Costner Wife’s Welcomes Third Child

Kevin Costner and his wife welcome their third child, a girl, yesterday. Christina Costner gave birth to Grace Avery Costner yesterday afternoon.

Dennis Hopper Laid To Rest

Jack Nicholson, Dean Stockwell and Val Kilmer were among the mourners at Dennis Hopper’s funeral yesterday in Taos, New Mexico. Hopper died of prostate cancer last Saturday at the age of 74. He is best known for his work in the films “Rebel Without a Cause,” “Giant,” “True Grit,” “Easy Rider,” “Apocalypse Now” and “Speed.” He most recently starred in the TV drama “Crash.” Taos was chosen for the setting of the actor’s funeral because it was a town Hopper had always loved and in which he lived while he wrote, shot and edited his classic “Easy Rider,” which also featured Nicholson.

Celebrity Rehab’ Goes After Liza

Liza Minnelli has reportedly rejected a six-figure deal to appear on “Celebrity Rehab.” The reality show, fronted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, was shelved earlier this week after producers failed to sign up enough big names for the upcoming season. Now, after Lindsay Lohan reportedly turned down $1 million to appear on the show, TMZ reports Minnelli has been approached to lead the lineup after allegedly seeking help for alcohol addiction in 2004. Minnelli has “no interest” in doing the show but producers are still attempting to win her over with a figure “in the $500,000 universe.” Tila Tequila, Jason Wahler and rapper Bizzy Bone have all so far agreed to appear on “Celebrity Rehab,” which could go into production later this week if executives manage to lure enough big stars to participate.

Thieves Swipe Clothing From ‘Tonight Show’ Band

Bandleader Kevin Eubanks is gone from the “Tonight Show.” But police in Los Angeles are looking into another band-related disappearance – the theft of thousands of dollars worth of clothing from the group. Police say a wardrobe employee for the show reported Monday that dozens of jackets, shirts and shoes were swiped from a rented storage facility. Police say the 35 pairs of shoes alone are worth about $2,000. It’s suspected that the items were taken on multiple occasions last month. Authorities say there were no signs of forced entry, no property damage, and no suspects.

George Clooney Joins Line-Up At Spike’s ‘Guys Choice’

George Clooney will join the all-star line-up at Spike TV’s “Guys Choice,” airing Sunday. Additional talent added to the star-studded roster includes LeBron James, Ben Affleck, Ben Kingsley, Kiefer Sutherland and the cast of the top box-office grossing comedy of 2009, “The Hangover.” They join previously announced participants including Robert De Niro, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Rock, James Gandolfini, Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron, Sylvester Stallone, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Liotta, Ozzy Osbourne, Liam Neeson, Adrien Brody, Jessica Biel, Shaun White, Dwayne Johnson and many more.

New Twists In Gary Coleman Death

It has been revealed that Gary Coleman divorced Shannon Price nearly two years ago, which raises issues about her authority to make final medical decisions on Gary’s behalf. Coleman’s divorce lawyer, Randy Kester, said the couple divorced on August 12, 2008, and as far as he knows they never remarried. Kester didn’t know if Price had a power of attorney to make medical decisions. A hospital official said they have “become aware he may not have been married to her” but she was portraying herself as Gary’s wife and they didn’t require further proof. Coleman suffered a brain hemorrhage and passed away on Friday after Price decided to take him off life support. According to RadarOnline.com, Coleman’s body has been turned over to Utah’s state medical examiner’s office for investigation. Meanwhile, the 911 call Price made two days before Coleman’s death was released yesterday. Price told a Utah emergency dispatcher on May 26th that the actor was bleeding from the back of his head after falling at their home. She also said, “I don’t know if he’s okay. I’m not down there right now because I have a fever, if I get stressed out I’m going to faint.”

Fran Drescher Says Ex-Husband Was Gay

Fran Drescher has revealed her ex-husband, Peter Marc Jacobson, was gay. Drescher split from Jacobson in 1999, but the couple has remained close and in 2008 they co-hosted a party to promote same-sex marriages in California. Drescher tells In Touch magazine that she never knew her ex was gay during their 20-year marriage; he came out after they divorced. The former couple is now working on a new sitcom based on their complicated relationship.

Hurley’s Dog Killed

Jorge Garcia, who played Hugo “Hurley” Reyes on the recently wrapped TV show “Lost,” says his cherished Chihuahua, Nunu, was killed by a car in Hawaii last weekend. Garcia announced his dog’s death on his blog. “It breaks my heart to tell you that yesterday as we were preparing to all go to the airport, Nunu was struck by a car as she crossed the street. She died in my arms,” Garcia said. “We are burying her in the Pet Garden at Valley of the Temples in Kaneohe. Nunu hated the water so we couldn’t bring ourselves to having her ashes scattered in the ocean.” Garcia had Nunu since 2005.

The Hoff Returning To ‘Young & Restless’

David Hasselhoff is making a brief return to the daytime drama “The Young and the Restless” later this month, CBS announced. He will reprise his role as Dr. William “Snapper” Foster Jr. from June 15-18 and on June 21st. Hasselhoff originally played the character from 1975-1982. Hasselhoff’s daughter, Taylor Ann, is set to make her daytime debut playing a nurse in scenes with her father on June 16th.

Patrick Stewart Knighted

Patrick Stewart was knighted yesterday by the Queen of England at London’s Buckingham Palace. Stewart, 69, is best known for his work in the “Star Trek: The Next Generation” film and TV franchises, as well as three “X-Men” movies. He is also a noted stage actor. Upon receiving the knighthood, Stewart credited “literally everything” he has accomplished to English teacher Cecil Dormand, who first encouraged him to perform.

‘Housewives’ Star Sonja Arrested For DUI

“Real Housewives of New York City” newcomer Sonja Morgan has been arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated in Long Island. The 46-year-old reality star, who is in her first season of “Housewives,” was pulled over after she ran through a stop sign early Monday. She was arrested after she field several field sobriety tests. Morgan, who is the ex-wife of J.P. Morgan’s great-grandson John Adams, is expected to answer the charge in court at a later date.

Arrest Warrant Issued For Producer In Wife’s Death

Mexican officials have issued an arrest warrant for a reality TV producer in the murder of his wife. Former “Survivor” and “Pimp My Ride” producer Bruce Beresford-Redman said in a statement yesterday: “I am devastated at her loss; and I am incensed at the suggestion that I could have had anything to do with her death. I am innocent.” Beresford-Redman’s lawyer said he had been advised that an arrest warrant was issued for his client, who recently left Mexico for his home in the Los Angeles area. Beresford-Redman’s wife, Monica, was found dead in a sewer on April 8th at a Cancun resort where the couple had been vacationing.

Dennis Hopper’s Widow To Fight For His Money

Dennis Hopper died on Saturday after a long battle with cancer, but the actor’s fight with his wife continues. Before his death, Hopper was in the process of divorcing Victoria Duffy, his wife of 14 years. With his death, the divorce proceedings are headed for a probate fight. Hopper wanted to deny his wife the stipulations of their prenup – 25% of the estate and $250,000 in life insurance money. He also claimed Duffy had stolen works of art from his house, including those of Andy Warhol. The divorce, which began in January, was not settled at the time of Hopper’s death. The prenup only gives Duffy a bequest if she and Hopper were married and living together when he died. However, when Hopper died, the two were living in separate homes. Duffy claims that since her house was on Hopper’s property, they were technically “living together.”

Bret Michaels To Replace Simon On ‘Idol?’

Bret Michaels could replace Simon Cowell as a judge on “American Idol” next season. During his return concert in Biloxi, Mississippi, last week, Bret told the crowd, “I can’t say this is true yet, ‘cause I don’t know. Next year they asked me to possibly be the judge on ‘American Idol.’” Michaels is still recovering from an emergency appendectomy, brain hemorrhage and a mini-stroke. He plans to have heart surgery later this year to repair a hole in his heart. He recently won the latest season of “Celebrity Apprentice.”

Hershey And Andrews Split

Barbara Hershey and Naveen Andrews are no longer together. Hershey, 62, and Andrews, 41, met on the set of “Drowning on Dry Land” in 1999 and have been together ever since, except for a brief split in 2005. The manager for Andrews (“Lost”) said the couple quietly ended their relationship six months ago and “remain best of friends.”

Few Show For ‘Jersey Shore’ Casting Call

Recruiters for the MTV reality show “Jersey Shore” said less than 100 people showed up for an open casting call in Atlantic City. Production recruiters said the less small number of hopefuls showed up Sunday during the 9-hour casting call at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, despite team members calling locals and pleading for them to come out. Talent scout Josh Skye Allouche said turnout might have been low due to parties in Atlantic City and Seaside Heights “raging all night long” before the casting call. He said it might also be that casting calls aren’t the best place to find the type of star “Jersey Shore” is seeking. He said he thinks “everyone’s waiting for a personal invitation.”

Gary Coleman’s Parents Want Answers

Sue and Willie Coleman are searching for answers following the death of their son, Gary Coleman. Coleman died Friday in Utah after suffering a brain hemorrhage following a fall. The star of the hit 1970s TV sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes” was 42. “We’re not pointing fingers at anyone, but we need to know exactly what happened,” Sue told People magazine. “We’re not angry. We’re just concerned. Did our son fall down the stairs? Did he fall in the bathtub? We need to have some closure on our son’s life.” The Colemans, who reportedly found out about their son’s death through the media, were unable to contact Gary’s wife, 24-year-old Shannon Price, after receiving the news. “It’s frustrating that we haven’t heard from the Price family. But it’s possible they didn’t even know we existed. Gary may have told her that he didn’t have any family,” Sue said.