Antonio Banderas To Play Picasso

Antonio Banderas To Play Picasso
Antonio Banderas will play surrealist painter Pablo Picasso in “33 Days,” a biopic that charts the artist’s emotional struggle while working on his masterpiece mural “Guernica.” The film will also examine the relationship between Picasso and his French lover Dora Marr, who was with him at the time he made “Guernica” – his reaction to the destruction of the titular town during the Spanish civil war. Picasso – who died in 1973 – is a character who has long been close to Antonio – they come from the same city, Malaga, on Spain’s southern coast. Antonio says, “I was born four blocks from where he was born. It has always fascinated me.” The film is slated to be shot in Paris and Guernica next summer.

Jolie’s Bosnian War Movie To Open In Serbia

Jolie’s Bosnian War Movie To Open In Serbia
Angelina Jolie’s movie about the Bosnian war will be shown in Serbia after all. The Serbian distributor had said before that the movie would never open in Serbia because he says it made them look like the villains of the war. Now the distributor says the movie will start showing next week, but without the red-carpet premiere it had in Bosnia.

Image Awards

Image Awards
“The Help” continues to rack up more awards. With less than a week to go before the Oscars, Viola Davis wins Best Actress honors at the NAACP Image Awards. Co-star Octavia Spencer took the prize for Supporting Actress, while the film wins for Outstanding Motion Picture. “Star Wars” creator George Lucas was honored for his lifetime of work with the Vanguard Award. The ceremony Friday at the Shrine Auditorium, which honored diversity in the arts, was punctuated by moving tributes to Whitney Houston, Don Cornelius, the Black Stuntmen’s Association and George Lucas and the Tuskegee Airmen. Gospel singer Kirk Franklin closed the program with a version of Houston’s “The Greatest Love of All.”

Bethenny Frankel Opens Up About Miscarriage

Bethenny Frankel Opens Up About Miscarriage
Bethenny Frankel was speaking on the “Today” show yesterday about the third season of her Bravo show, “Bethenny Ever After,” when she let it slip that she’d recently had a miscarriage. “We were pregnant with a second baby, and at eight weeks, I miscarried,” Frankel revealed. “That was a very emotional experience. It had a lot of different things that came with it.” For example, doubts about her age, whether or not she’s a failure as a partner to her husband Jason, and if the same would have happened if he’d wed someone younger, Frankel said. “Until you become a woman, you don’t know the things that come with being a woman,” Frankel said. “I’m 41, and, I don’t know, it’s not really my choice. It’s not really my option, and the window’s closing, and it’s something I’m dealing with.”

Judi Dench Battling Blindness

Judi Dench Battling Blindness
Judi Dench is battling to save her sight. The actress says she has been diagnosed with macular degeneration, an eye condition which can cause blindness, and that her eyesight was already so bad that she couldn’t even read her own scripts. The 77-year-old says she was relying on friends and family to keep her up to speed with her lines.

Michael Douglas To Present At The Oscars

Michael Douglas To Present At The Oscars
Michael Douglas has been added to the list of presenters at the Oscars. The veteran actor – recovering from throat cancer – is rumored to be announcing the Best Picture award, although organizers will not confirm it. Michael won two Academy Awards, Best Actor for his performance in “Wall Street” in 1987 and the Best Picture Award as a producer of “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” in 1975. He joins the likes of Halle Berry, Rose Byrne, Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie and many others in presenting the awards. The Oscars will be hosted by Billy Crystal.

Kelly Osbourne In Therapy

Kelly Osbourne In Therapy 
Kelly Osbourne has regular therapy sessions. Osbourne admits she has always had self-confidence issues so she sees a therapist to help her deal with her issues rather than relying on medication. Kelly, who has battled drinking and drug addiction in the past, said, “I was filled with self-hate as a teenager after being bombarded with headlines like ‘Ozzy’s beached whale daughter.’ It was like torture to me and I really took it to heart. Being a teenager is hard enough without having to deal with that, so I turned to drugs to numb my pain.”

‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Accused Of Harassment

‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Accused Of Harassment
“Deadliest Catch” star Elliott Neese has just been slapped with a restraining order after his baby mama accused him of harassment. According to court documents, Valerie Gunderson and Neese haven’t been on good terms for a long time. Gunderson alleges that Neese, captain of the Ramblin’ Rose, has been drinking, possibly using drugs and harassing her by phone and text. She claims that on February 13th, Neese sent her 15 text messages and called her 38 times in less than an hour. She also claims that he called her 54 times in one evening. Even scarier, she says that Neese told her mom, “If I can’t have (Valerie) nobody can.” She also claims that Neese has a history of domestic violence, with two particular incidents involving an attack and destruction of property. The judge has issued a temporary restraining order.

‘Glee’ Charity Tour

‘Glee’ Charity Tour
The cast of “Glee” will not tour this year, as first reported by the Hollywood Reporter. “We currently have no plans of touring the cast this summer,” a spokesman for Glee studio Twentieth Century Fox Television told The Reporter. Following a 2011 tour that grossed a reported $40.85 million, the powers-that-be are now aiming to stage a charity concert in L.A. later this year. Proceeds from the gig would benefit the “Glee” Give A Note campaign, which supports music education programs in schools. Last December, the “Glee” Give A Note campaign awarded $1 million to 73 schools nationwide to help save struggling music programs. $1 from the sale of every “Glee: The Complete Second Season” went to the Give A Note campaign.

Kermit The Frog And Miss Piggy To Present At Oscars

Kermit The Frog And Miss Piggy To Present At Oscars
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will present at this year’s 84th annual Academy Awards. The appearance marks the Muppets’ fifth time at the yearly awards, taking place February 26th at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Tina Fey has also been added to the growing list of presenters. The Academy Awards will air live on ABC.

Lindsay Lohan To Guest Host ‘SNL’

Lindsay Lohan To Guest Host ‘SNL’
Lindsay Lohan’s comeback trail is leading her to “Saturday Night Live.” NBC says the troubled actress, whose career in recent years has been upstaged by legal and personal problems, will serve as guest host of “SNL” on March 3rd. The musical guest that night will be Jack White. It will be Lohan’s fourth turn as host of the late-night comedy show. She presided in 2004, 2005 and 2006, before her career faltered.

‘Colbert Report’ To Return With New Episodes

‘Colbert Report’ To Return With New Episodes
Stephen Colbert and “The Colbert Report” will return tonight, Comedy Central said. There was no explanation when production was abruptly halted last Wednesday. Repeats of “The Colbert Report” were shown Wednesday and Thursday; the show doesn’t tape on Fridays. There was no formal statement but the network confirmed Colbert’s return to the New York Times. People close to Colbert were quoted as saying that that he was caring for his 91-year-old mother, but that was not confirmed.

Ruby Slippers To Be Restored

Ruby Slippers To Be Restored
The ruby slippers Judy Garland wore as Dorothy in 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz” will be removed from their display at Washington’s Smithsonian to be restored. The shoes, which were donated anonymously in 1979 to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, need touch-ups in advance of the forthcoming “American Stories” exhibition, the museum said. The slippers will join more than 100 objects from the museum’s collection, including Benjamin Franklin’s walking stick, a sunstone capital from the Mormon temple at Nauvoo, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln’s gold pocket watch and a Kermit the Frog puppet. The “American Stories” exhibit opens April 5th. The museum said the fragile ruby slippers, like many movie costumes and props, were made cheaply and quickly – and were meant to last only for the duration of the film shoot. The shoes had been displayed under a red-tinted light to enhance the color.

Gleason Auction

Gleason Auction
The Miami-area home of the late Jackie Gleason went on the block yesterday. Auction Company of America said it would accept the highest bid for Gleason’s old Hialeah residence regardless of what it was. The five-bedroom ranch covers 9,000 square feet and was his home from the 1960s until his death in 1987. It was last owned by a couple who placed it in a trust. The house is one part of an auction of Gleason memorabilia taking place. Other lots include artwork, exercise equipment and a bus driver uniform Gleason wore when he starred in the classic series “The Honeymooners.”

Ali Honored At Annual Vegas Birthday Benefit

Ali Honored At Annual Vegas Birthday Benefit
The gloves Muhammad Ali wore in his bout with Floyd Patterson were auctioned for $750,000 at a Las Vegas gala in the former champ’s honor. The proceeds were earmarked for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, the beneficiary of Saturday’s event at the MGM Grand, which marked Ali’s 70th birthday. Station Casinos executive Lorenzo Fertitta outbid Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for the vintage gloves, which were used in Ali’s epic 1965 title fight with Patterson. The auction was a highlight of a star-studded night that included a rousing version of “Happy Birthday” led by Stevie Wonder. President Obama sent a video message that was played for the crowd. Ali was in attendance but did not speak. The legendary boxer, who is afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease, was actually born in January. Celebrities at the event included several celebrities, from Cindy Crawford to Samuel L. Jackson. Boxing icons who attended include Manny Pacquiao, Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Evander Holyfield, Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini and Tommy “Hitman” Hearns.

Michaele Salahi Bodyguard Arrested For Gun Possession

Michaele Salahi Bodyguard Arrested For Gun Possession
Michaele Salahi’s bodyguard has been arrested for traveling with a gun. The former “Real Housewives” star was with boyfriend Neal Schon at LaGuardia Airport in New York when the incident occurred. Salahi, Schon and the bodyguard were held by TSA and Port Authority officials after a firearm was confiscated from a bag labeled with Salahi’s name. A spokesperson for Salahi has said that the bag was mislabeled at check-in and actually belonged to the bodyguard, who claimed that he had a concealed weapon permit. However, the permits do not apply to airports. The bodyguard was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. Salahi, who left her husband for Schon last year, was traveling to Nashville, where Schon is recording his solo album and was scheduled to attend a benefit with his band Journey.

Jennifer Aniston To Get Walk Of Fame Star

Jennifer Aniston To Get Walk Of Fame Star
Jennifer Aniston will get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced. The ceremony will take place on the Walk February 22nd in front of the West Hollywood Hotel on the corner of Hollywood and Vine.

‘Degrassi’ Star Neil Hope’s 2007 Death Reported

‘Degrassi’ Star Neil Hope’s 2007 Death Reported
Neil Hope, who played “Wheels” on the popular Canadian teen TV show “Degrassi High” from 1987 to 1991, passed away over four years ago, according to a Facebook post from his sister-in-law, Tracy Northrup Hope. Ex-fiancée Christina Boulard said Hope’s family spent years trying to track him down after hearing rumors of his passing several years ago, but only learned last month from police in Hamilton, Ontario, that he had died November 25, 2007. Hope was 35. Boulard said Hope died of “natural causes” but declined to elaborate, only saying he was diabetic. Boulard, who last saw Hope in 2002, said it was not unusual for him to cut ties with friends and family a year at a time.

Kim Kardashian’s Next Wedding

Kim Kardashian’s Next Wedding
Kim Kardashian has learned her lesson. She tells Allure magazine that if she ever gets married again, it’ll be on a “deserted island” with no TV cameras. She says she wants it to be special with just her family and close friends looking on. Kardashian also plans to be more private about her love life from now on. She says when she gets into another relationship she won’t open it up to the whole world.

‘The Simpsons’ 500th Episode

‘The Simpsons’ 500th Episode
“The Simpsons” aired its 500th episode yesterday. It’s only the third primetime scripted series to have reached that milestone. The others are “Gunsmoke,” which holds the record with 635 episodes and “Lassie,” which aired 588 episodes. Producer Mike Reiss says “The Simpsons “could go on forever” because it’s a show about the world and they’ll run out of material “the day the world stops being interesting.”

Cheryl Tiegs Fired From ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

Cheryl Tiegs Fired From ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
The fifth season of Donald Trump's “Celebrity Apprentice” kicked off with a bang last night. The men’s team was Adam Carolla, Arsenio Hall, Clay Aiken, Dee Snider, George Takei, Lou Ferrigno, Michael Andretti, Paul Teutul Sr, and Penn Jillette. They picked Paul as their project manager and decided on “Unanimous” as their name. The women’s group was Aubrey O’Day, Cheryl Tiegs, Dayana Mendoza, Debbie Gibson, Victoria Gotti, Teresa Giudice, Lisa Lampanelli, Patricia Velasquez and Tia Carrere. Patricia was named project manager, and they named their team “Forte.” The teams were tasked with raising the most money in dueling delis. The men won after drawing a huge crowd thanks to showman Jillette's theatrics and photo ops with fans on the street, but sales were bleak. Even with their $35,000 prize for beating the women with their tasty offering in a contest on the “Rachael Ray” show, Forté beat them by $65,000 in sales and donations – until Teutul Sr. persuaded one of his buddies to donate $305,000. The women raised $126,000; the men’s total was $367,120. In the end, Cheryl Tiegs was fired without drama. "I don't know if this [show] is right for me," she said. Meanwhile, the men started off missing a team member – race car driver Marco Andretti, grandson of racing legend Mario Andretti. The day before filming was set to begin, a horrific October 16th accident at Las Vegas Motor Speedway took the life of Marco's good friend and fellow driver, Dan Wheldon. Marco, already reeling from the death of his maternal grandfather days earlier, was so shaken that he was unable to appear on the show. Without hesitation, his father, Michael, stepped in to take his place.

Uggie Top Dog At Golden Collar Awards

Uggie Top Dog At Golden Collar Awards
A number of the world’s most accomplished dogs went head-to-head Monday, competing in the most prestigious and acclaimed competition that the canine world has to offer. That was the 136 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. Across the country, another group of dogs competed in the first Golden Collard Awards, a newer and sillier event with a less illustrious pedigree. The Golden Collar Awards announced its top dogs Monday night – and the big prize, the one which the event seems to have been created, went to Uggie from “The Artist,” to the surprise of nobody. The Golden Collar Awards were launched by the Dog News Daily digital media and marketing company only a couple of months ago, after Uggie started getting lots of attention on the awards circuit. Uggie, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier, nabbed two of the five nominations for Best Dog in a Theatrical Film, both for his performance as the Dog in “The Artist” and for his less-heralded role as Queenie in “Water for Elephants.”

Jamie Oliver Finds Treasure In Restaurant Basement

Jamie Oliver Finds Treasure In Restaurant Basement
Jamie Oliver has struck gold while building his latest restaurant after discovering a $1.8 million treasure haul in the basement, including master tapes by rockers New Order. The celebrity chef is converting an old bank in Manchester, England, into an eatery. Builders discovered hundreds of safety deposit boxes dating back to 1935 while renovating the property. After failing to trace any of the owners, officials from the Bank of England drilled open the boxes and found thousands of dollars worth of gold, jewelry, guns and master tapes by bands such as Joy Division and New Order. The haul of items has now been handed over to the Treasury.

Romano And James To Tour Together

Romano And James To Tour Together
Ray Romano and Kevin James have booked a string of dates for their first co-headlining stand-up comedy tour. Romano was the star of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” while James was the male lead of the sitcom “The King of Queens.” James’ website said he and Romano will perform at the Mirage Casino in Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday, as well as April 20-21 and May 4-5. The entertainers are also set to perform in Santa Barbara on March 20th, Fresno on March 21st, Sacramento on March 22nd, San Francisco on March 23rd, and Cupertino, California, on March 24th.

Fourth ‘Transformers’ Flick On The Way

Fourth ‘Transformers’ Flick On The Way
Hollywood’s Paramount Pictures says director Michael Bay will helm a fourth “Transformers” movie to be released in 2014. The flick is part of Bay’s new two-picture deal with the studio. Bay will start shooting “Pain and Gain” this spring. The film is based on a true story and follows a group of bodybuilders who engage in a campaign of kidnapping, extortion and murder in Florida. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who both appeared in “The Other Guys,” the movie does not have a release date. The next “Transformers” is set for release June 29, 2014, but no casting has been announced yet.

Regis Philbin To Guest Star On ‘Hot In Cleveland’

Regis Philbin To Guest Star On ‘Hot In Cleveland’
Regis Philbin will soon appear on “Hot in Cleveland.” Philbin, Joan Rivers, Rhea Perlman, Andy Richter and Kevin Nealon are all slated for guest appearances on the TV Land comedy. The show, now in its third season, stars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White. The sitcom has become known for its roster of guest stars including Ed Asner, Rick Springfield, Kristin Chenoweth and Susan Lucci.

Tareq Salahi Sues Neal Schon For $50 Million

Tareq Salahi Sues Neal Schon For $50 Million
Tareq Salahi is suing Journey rocker Neal Schon for $50 million for ruining his life. Salahi filed suit in Warren County, Virginia, yesterday for emotional distress and other claims. The suit alleges Tareq and his wife Michaele were on track to make a huge fortune together from multiple reality TV shows before Schon messed everything up by running off with Michaele. Tareq also says Schon waged an X-rated campaign to humiliate him, emailing a picture of his penis and calling him on the phone to brag, “I’m [sleeping with] your wife!” In the suit, Tareq claims, “The act was a metaphorical slap in the face.” Tareq claims Schon also humiliated him in public because the publicity would increase interest in Journey’s tour. Tareq is demanding at least $50 million for emotional distress, conspiracy to defame, interfering with a contract, defamation and punitive damages. He filed the suit the same day Journey released a new video starring Michaele. In the video for “Resonate,” Neal and Michaele frolic on the beach and grope each other in a PG-13 make-out session.

Mel Gibson Arresting Officer Reaches Tentative Settlement In Lawsuit

Mel Gibson Arresting Officer Reaches Tentative Settlement In Lawsuit
The deputy who arrested Mel Gibson in 2006 for drunk driving has tentatively settled his lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for $50,000, attorneys said. James Mee had sued the county, claiming that in the years after the incident, he was passed over for promotions and had his job performance unfairly scrutinized. Because the deputy is Jewish, his attorneys said he was unfairly suspected of leaking details of Gibson’s tirade to the media. The agreement still needs to be approved by the county Board of Supervisors before it becomes final. Terms were not disclosed.

Rumer’s Hollywood Hills Home Burglarized

Rumer’s Hollywood Hills Home Burglarized
Rumer Willis, the oldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, was shocked to learn that her Hollywood Hills home had been burglarized. According to police, burglars entered the home earlier this week and stole $10,000 in goods from the house. Police say the burglars entered through an outside gate and broke the locks with a blow torch. However, it wasn’t Rumer’s items that were stolen, it was contractor tools that were being used to complete work on that home that the bad guys were after. Police are still investigating.

Nielsen Chastises Oprah Over Twitter Plea

Nielsen Chastises Oprah Over Twitter Plea
Oprah Winfrey has drawn criticism after asking her fans via Twitter to tune into her OWN network to help give it a ratings boost. She specifically targeted those who provide information on their viewing habits to ratings agency Nielsen. “Every 1 who can, please turn to OWN, especially if u have a Nielsen box. Commercial Grammy people ... u can turn to OWN,” Winfrey tweeted to her fans on Sunday night as her show “Oprah’s Next Chapter” squared off against The Grammys. Twitter users were quick to fire back at Winfrey, accusing her of using the site to beg for viewers. Nielsen also said that move may have been a violation of policies. “‘Desperate’ not ever a part of my vocab,” she tweeted. “Just making a request, since I can’t watch myself. Choice is yours.” Nielsen says networks – including network heads – aren’t allowed to specifically target Nielsen subscribers with any attempts to change their viewing habits. The company said, “We take any violation of our policy seriously and will work with clients to resolve the situation.”

Sean Penn Enters Falkland Islands Dispute

Sean Penn Enters Falkland Islands Dispute
Sean Penn is now taking his interest in global affairs to Argentina. He’s taking that country’s side in the Falkland Islands dispute. After meeting with Argentine President Cristina Kirchner, Penn urged Britain to join U.N.-sponsored talks over the islands. Britain is increasing its military defenses ahead of the 30th anniversary of Argentina’s failed effort to seize the Falkland Islands. Penn calls that a “ludicrous and archaic commitment to colonialist ideology.”

Director Billy Bob Thornton

Director Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton says his frustration at the state of films in America prompted him to direct his first feature in more than a decade. It’s called “Jayne Mansfield’s Car.” Billy Bob is in the film with John Hurt, Robert Duvall and Kevin Bacon. Thornton took the 1960s family drama to the Berlin International Film Festival, where it premiered Monday night. Thornton says when he found himself complaining too much about movies in theaters, he decided to write and direct one himself.

Jolie’s Movie Snubbed

Jolie’s Movie Snubbed
People living in the Serb-run part of Bosnia won’t get to see Angelina Jolie’s movie “In the Land of Blood and Honey” in local theaters. The only film distributor in the Serb-run part of Bosnia says Serbs have no interest in seeing it since they’re portrayed as the bad guys. He describes the movie as “lousy.” Jolie’s drama about a Serb soldier who finds his ex-lover, a Muslim Bosniak woman, among sex slaves in a camp is set to debut in Sarajevo today. It will be shown in theaters in the Bosniak-Croat part of Bosnia.

BAFTAs

BAFTAs
“The Artist” was named the Best Film of 2011 at the BAFTAs, the British equivalent of the Academy Awards, which means the silent film is practically destined to win the Best Picture Oscar in two weeks. The Best Film category was just one of seven awards – including Best Original Screenplay, Best Director for Michel Hazanavicius and Best Lead Actor for star Jean Dujardin – that the French-made film collected at the British Academy of Film Awards. The winners in other major categories included Lead Actress Meryl Streep for her portrayal of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady”; Supporting Actor Christopher Plummer, also considered an Oscar frontrunner for “Beginners”; and Octavia Spencer, the woman who brought the outspoken Minnie to life in “The Help.” “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” won the Best Adapted Screenplay Award.” The adaptation of John le Carre’s spy thriller also was named Best British Film.

‘Walking Dead’s’ Robert Kirkman Sued By Illustrator

‘Walking Dead’s’ Robert Kirkman Sued By Illustrator
Robert Kirkman, the famed comic book writer who helped create AMC’s hit zombie series “The Walking Dead,” has been sued by a childhood friend and collaborator who claims he is entitled to as much as half of the proceeds from the lucrative franchise. Michael Anthony Moore, a fellow comic book artist, filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court. In the complaint, Moore says he was duped into assigning his interest in the material over to Kirkman. Moore has received very little compensation and has not been able to access profit statements from properties including “Walking Dead,” he says. Kirkman and Moore were apparently good friends and collaborators for many years before Kirkman became a big-time name as a creator and writer of “The Walking Dead.” Kirkman calls the allegations “ridiculous.”

John Goodman, Roseanne Barr Reunite In NBC Pilot

John Goodman, Roseanne Barr Reunite In NBC Pilot
Nearly 15 years after “Roseanne” left the air, the show’s two main stars are joining forces again for another comedy. John Goodman is in final negotiations to join Roseanne Barr in her NBC project, “Downwardly Mobile.” Rather than playing husband and wife this time, they’ll play employer and employee. Barr’s character runs a mobile home park and is a matriarch to its residents; Goodman plays a guy who works at the park and is friends with her. Barr is also a co-creator of the show, which she is executive producing with boyfriend John Argent and co-writer Eric Gilliland, a writer and producer on “Roseanne” for several seasons.

Philip Bruns From ‘Mary Hartman’ Dies

Philip Bruns From ‘Mary Hartman’ Dies
The actor who played the father on the 1970s comedy series “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” has died. Philip Bruns was 80. Spokesman Joseph Armillas says Bruns died Wednesday in Los Angeles of natural causes. Bruns appeared on two seasons of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” playing Mary’s father. He also spent three years with Jackie Gleason on his show in the mid-1960s. Bruns also appeared in more than 40 feature films, including “Flashdance,” “The Stunt Man” and “My Favorite Year.”

Celebrity Stalker Caught

Celebrity Stalker Caught
The man who has been stalking Madonna and, most recently Halle Berry, was caught by authorities last week. Robert Dewey Hoskins, 54, escaped from a Southern California mental hospital on February 3rd and was arrested Friday not far from where he escaped. Authorities took him back to the Metropolitan State Hospital facility. After his escape, Los Angeles police said Hoskins “is highly psychotic when not taking his medication and has very violent tendencies.” Hoskins served a decade behind bars for a 1996 conviction after repeatedly threatened Madonna, telling her he would harm her if she did not marry him. Hoskins had recently targeted Berry. An insider claims police warned Halle that Hoskins had mentioned her, reportedly saying he wanted “to cut her throat.”

Actor Peter Breck Dies

Actor Peter Breck Dies
Actor Peter Breck, best known as the hot-headed Nick Barkley on the 1960s TV show “The Big Valley,” has died in Canada after a long illness. He was 82. Beck died of complications from dementia last week in Vancouver, his wife Diana said.

Zsa Zsa Gabor Turns 95

Zsa Zsa Gabor Turns 95
Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband says he threw the Hungarian-born former actress a party in their Beverly Hills home to mark her 95th birthday. TMZ said guests sang “Happy Birthday!” and enjoyed German food, champagne and chocolate cake at an event Frederic Prinz von Anhalt described as, “A celebration of my wife’s life.” TMZ said the ailing Gabor was resting in another room for most of the bash. Gabor and von Anhalt have been married since 1986. Gabor has been hospitalized with numerous health issues, including blood clots, since she broke her hip in 2010. Most of the actress’ right leg was amputated in January 2011 because of gangrene.

Robert Downey Jr. Is A Dad Again

Robert Downey Jr. Is A Dad Again
Producer Susan Downey has given birth to a son in Los Angeles, a publicist for her husband, Robert Downey Jr., said. Exton Elias Downey was born at 7:24 a.m. yesterday. The child is the first for the Downeys, who married in 2005. Downey Jr. also has an 18-year-old son from a previous marriage

Jessica Lange Heading Back To ‘Horror’

Jessica Lange Heading Back To ‘Horror’
“American Horror Story” co-creator Ryan Murphy says actress Jessica Lange will return for the FX show’s second season. Lange won Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards for her work on the haunted-house drama. Murphy previously said Season 2 will feature a new cast and setting, with the possibility of a few familiar faces from Season 1 coming back. It is unclear whether Lange will reprise her role of Constance Langdon, who was left to raise her demonic grandson in the Season 1 finale, or a different character.

Syfy Orders Third Season Of ‘Face Off’

Syfy Orders Third Season Of ‘Face Off’
Syfy has ordered a 10-episode of the third season of its special-effects reality competition series “Face Off.” Production on Season 3 is set to begin this spring for a summer premiere. Season 2 of “Face Off” airs Wednesdays. Casting for trained and self-taught special-effects makeup artists to take part in Season 3 is under way, the network said. The winning SFX artist will earn $100,000 in seed money to help grow their special-effects career, a year’s supply of Alcone makeup products and a Reinvented 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Milla Jovovich To Host Sci-Tech Awards

Milla Jovovich To Host Sci-Tech Awards
Milla Jovovich is set to serve as host of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards in Los Angeles, organizers said. “The Fifth Element” and “Resident Evil” star will hand out 10 awards Saturday at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. Portions of the Scientific and Technical Awards presentation will be included in the Oscar ceremony on February 26th.

Jackson Rathbone To Be A Dad

Jackson Rathbone To Be A Dad
Jackson Rathbone will be staying up late, but not because he’s a vampire in the “Twilight” movies. His publicist tells US Weekly that Rathbone’s going to be a dad. His girlfriend Sheila Hafadi is pregnant with their first child.

‘The Woman In Black’ Even Scared Daniel Radcliffe

‘The Woman In Black’ Even Scared Daniel Radcliffe
Even Daniel Radcliffe was scared watching “The Woman in Black.” Radcliffe says there were “at least two or three moments” that he jumped out of his seat. And one of them, he didn’t know was coming. It’s the scene where he’s looking out the window and all of a sudden a woman’s face appears next to his reflection. Radcliffe says he didn’t know the director had added that. He says it was “really creepy.”

Jonah Hill On Brad Pitt

Jonah Hill On Brad Pitt
Jonah Hill calls Brad Pitt the Bobby Fischer of pranksters because he’s like a chess master when he plans his moves. Hill says Pitt got him while they were filming “Moneyball.” He says “you try and prank him and he’s immediately three moves ahead of you.” Hill says if you think of an idea to get him back “he already knows what you’re gonna do and retaliates before you’ve even spoken the thought.” Hill and Pitt were just two of 150 people who attended the annual Oscar nominees luncheon earlier this week.

Police Called To Cory Monteith’s Party

Police Called To Cory Monteith’s Party
Police were called to the home of “Glee” actor Cory Monteith early Sunday morning following complaints that a party he was hosting was too loud. The actor was throwing a party at his shared house in the Hollywood Hills, but officers broke up the bash at around 4.30 a.m. following objections to the loud music blaring from the property. Cory and his roommate spoke to Hollywood Community Police officers and agreed to turn off their music and end the festivities, which was attended by many of the 29-year-old star’s castmates. The actor was not charged with any offence but his friend received a citation over the loud music. It is rumored that the party was either a housewarming or a birthday bash.

Cameron Diaz To Hand Out Oscars

Cameron Diaz To Hand Out Oscars
Cameron Diaz has been confirmed as a presenter at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Diaz will be seen next in “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and “Gambit.” The Academy Awards will be presented February 26th and televised live on ABC.

Bart Simpson Banned In Iran

Bart Simpson Banned In Iran
“The Simpsons” are corroding the morals of Iranian youth, an official said yesterday, as dolls based on Bart, Homer and the rest of the cartoon family joined Barbie among Western toys targeted by a new crackdown in Tehran. “The Simpsons dolls are merchandise from an animated series, of which some episodes are even banned in Europe and America,” said Mohammad Hossein Farjoo, whose agency oversees what Iranian children can play with. He did not elaborate on what episodes might have been censored elsewhere.

Super Bowl Tightrope Guy Says His Family Jewels Are A-OK

Super Bowl Tightrope Guy Says His Family Jewels Are A-OK
Madonna wasn’t the only entertainer during the Sunday Super Bowl halftime show 2012 bringing mad skills to the TV, Andy Lewis did too. He was the man bouncing on the tightrope in a Toga costume. The unique sport known as slacklining will go down as a first in Super Bowl halftime history. The line looked like a wire on television, but it was a little bigger. According to the slacklining sponsor at the Super Bowl, Gibbons Slackline, it wasn’t a tightrope, but rather a 2-inch wide trampoline known as a slackline. Lewis, who repeatedly bounced HARD on his crotch during his show-stealing routine, says his man parts are just fine – and he understands why people would be concerned. “I’ve been doing it for years,” he tells TMZ, “and over time your [testicles] harden to steel.” The daredevil says he doesn’t wear a cup but notes he’s very careful about “placement.” You can find out more about the sport at www.gibbonslacklines.com.

M.I.A. Gives Super Bowl The Finger

M.I.A. Gives Super Bowl The Finger
There was no wardrobe malfunction during the Super Bowl halftime show. But there was a finger – from M.I.A. She was one of the guest performers during Madonna’s halftime show. The British singer flipped the bird as the camera came in close at the end of Madonna’s new single, “Give Me All Your Luvin’.” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy apologized to fans. He says the obscene gesture was “completely inappropriate” and “very disappointing.” The league blames NBC for a failure in their delay system. The network says the NFL hired the talent and produced the halftime show. The network also apologized for not being quick enough on the delay button and said they were less than a second from catching it. According to TMZ, if the FCC does inflict a fine, M.I.A. will have to pay it. She reportedly signed a contract with the NFL for the halftime performance in which she agreed to indemnify the NFL for any fines it might be forced to pay due to her actions. The Parents Television Council released a statement on the incident saying, “It is unfortunate that a spectacular sporting event was overshadowed once again by broadcasting the selfish acts of a desperate performer.”

Super Bowl Draws Record 111.3 Million Viewers

Super Bowl Draws Record 111.3 Million Viewers
For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. history. The Nielsen Co. said that an estimated 111.3 million people watched the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots on NBC Sunday night. That narrowly beat the 111 million who watched Green Bay’s win over Pittsburgh last year. The game wasn’t over until Tom Brady’s last-second heave into the end zone dropped onto the turf. That play itself had the biggest audience of any play in the game, according to TiVo. Nielsen said 117.7 million people were watching during the last half hour of the game. The last two Super Bowls, along with the 2010 game between New Orleans and Indianapolis and the finale of “M*A*S*H” in 1983, are the only programs to exceed 100 million viewers in U.S. television history. Meanwhile, Madonna’s halftime show was seen by an estimated 114 million people – a higher average than the game itself – and was the most-watched Super Bowl halftime entertainment show on record, Nielsen said.

Mel Gibson May Be Called As Witness In Deputy Trial

Mel Gibson May Be Called As Witness In Deputy Trial
Mel Gibson may be called as a witness in the trial aimed at determining if a deputy was discriminated against after arresting Gibson for drunken driving. Deputy James Mee says he was discriminated against because he’s Jewish. He says his superiors forced him to cut out Gibson’s anti-Semitic remarks from his report. He also says he was ostracized and lost opportunities for a promotion.

‘Artist’ Dog Star Has Mysterious Illness

‘Artist’ Dog Star Has Mysterious Illness
Uggie, who’s soared to fame as Jean Dujardin’s canine co-star in the Oscar-nominated film “The Artist,” is suffering from an unknown illness. Omar Von Muller, told the British newspaper The Daily Mail that the Jack Russell’s Uggie suffers from a “mysterious shaking syndrome.” He said that “it is a neurological disorder and we’ve spent thousands on vets’ bills trying to figure out what is causing it but the experts don’t really know.” Muller said Uggie’s problems started prior to November 2010, when production began on “The Artist,” for which Uggie is nominated for one of two Golden Collar awards in addition to his performance opposite Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson in “Water for Elephants.” Muller’s co-trainer Sarah Clifford recently said Uggie, who’s 10 years old, would retire from his film career this year. Uggie – whose brother, Dash, is expected to step in his paws – will reportedly open the Oscars telecast on February 26th alongside host Billy Crystal.

Roseanne Barr Joins The Race For U.S. President

Roseanne Barr Joins The Race For U.S. President
Roseanne Barr has filed the necessary paperwork to run for president of the United States this year as a Green Party candidate, she confirmed yesterday. Bar tweeted, “If ppl will merely do as I tell them to do just this one time, I promise everything will get a lot better quickly4 the majority. #nutn2lose.” Scott McLarty, national coordinator for the Green Party, said, “Our standpoint is that Roseanne is running for the nomination, and we are impartial to all our candidates officially.” The Green Party will pick its 2012 presidential candidate at a convention in Baltimore in July.

Suzanne Somers And Joyce Dewitt End Feud

Suzanne Somers And Joyce Dewitt End Feud
In an episode of her new web series, “Suzanne Somers’ Breaking Through,” the actress reunites with “Three’s Company” co-star Joyce DeWitt after 30 years of silence. The two stopped speaking when Somers left “Three’s Company” in 1981 after producers refused her salary demands. “I’m glad we’re going to do this,” says DeWitt in the interview. “I’m really glad to get to know you all over again,” said Somers, who spent five years starring opposite DeWitt and the late John Ritter on the ‘70s-era sitcom. DeWitt is currently starring in the New York stage production “Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage.”

Ellen DeGeneres Under Fire

Ellen DeGeneres Under Fire
Supporters are rallying to counter a conservative group’s campaign urging J.C. Penney Co. to fire Ellen DeGeneres as a spokeswoman because she is openly gay. Shortly after the American Family Association’s One Million Moms group launched its campaign against DeGeneres, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination launched a “Stand Up for Ellen” website. Within 17 hours, more than 10,000 people signed an online petition supporting DeGeneres and JC Penney’s choice. DeGeneres’ supporters also expressed their outrage on Twitter. One tweet protesting the campaign reads: “Dear One Million Moms, ‘a family values group,’ spend more time loving your families instead of perpetuating hate.”

‘Machete’ Directors Sued

‘Machete’ Directors Sued
Directors Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis have been named in a new breach of contract lawsuit over allegations they stole the idea for their 2010 movie “Machete.” Yvonne Delarosa claims she met with Maniquis in 2005 and shared her plot ideas for a movie about a man who seeks revenge by embarking on a killing spree with a machete. According to legal documents, Delarosa’s storyline then became the basis for the filmmakers’ bloody action movie starring Danny Trejo as Machete Cortez, but she didn’t receive any money for the project. Delarosa is now suing for unspecified damages.

Rosie Perez Settles Lawsuit With ‘Law & Order’

Rosie Perez Settles Lawsuit With ‘Law & Order’
Rosie Perez has settled her personal injury lawsuit with the producers of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” after suffering an accident on set in 2009. The actress sustained serious neck and back injuries and was forced to wear a brace after she was violently shaken by an extra while shooting an episode for the show. She took legal action against the production company last year, alleging their negligence was responsible for the stunt gone wrong. She insisted they “recklessly and carelessly” failed to provide experienced personnel for the scene. Perez, who was seeking damages in excess of $75,000, reached an agreement with TV executives earlier this year, according to her lawyer. Details of the resolution have been kept under wraps.

Mel Gibson’s Baby Mom Lands Singing Gig

Mel Gibson’s Baby Mom Lands Singing Gig
Oksana Grigorieva, the former girlfriend of Mel Gibson and mother of his daughter, will be singing at Hollywood’s legendary Gardenia lounge tonight and tomorrow, according to TMZ. Grigorieva convinced Gibson to self-produce her debut album in 2009 through his Icon Entertainment company, back before their relationship turned into an ugly legal battle. The Oscar winner even directed two of her online videos, including the aptly titled “Beautiful Heartache.”

James Farentino Died From Broken Hip

James Farentino Died From Broken Hip
Veteran actor James Farentino died as a result of a broken hip, a Los Angeles coroner has ruled. Farentino was suspected to have died of heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on January 24th, but the star’s cause of death has now been listed as “sequelae of right hip fracture” – an injury he sustained after falling out of bed at his California home in December. The fractured hip wasn’t 73-year-old Farentino’s only health problem – he also suffered from heart disease, diabetes and COPD.

Clint Eastwood Honored

 Clint Eastwood Honored
Clint Eastwood is being honored by the Smithsonian in Washington for his six decades of work. They’ve giving him a medal for all he’s done in Hollywood. The National Museum of American History has a new movie theater dedicated to film history. Harry Potter’s robe and other memorabilia, including some of Eastwood’s, will be on display in the theater.

Kevin Bacon To Do Serial Killer TV Show

Kevin Bacon To Do Serial Killer TV Show
Kevin Bacon has taken the lead role in a planned TV series by “Scream” and “The Vampire Diaries” writer Kevin Williamson. Deadline reports that the pilot, produced under FOX, will see Bacon play an FBI profiler who finds himself in the middle of an investigation involving a cult of serial killers. The as-yet unnamed series will have a 15-episode season if it does go to series.

Tom Hanks To Be An Oscar Presenter

Tom Hanks To Be An Oscar Presenter
Two-time Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks is set to be a presenter at the 84th Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. Hanks, who is a governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, won consecutive Oscars in 1993 and 1994 for his lead performances in “Philadelphia” and “Forrest Gump.” He was also nominated for his leading roles in “Big,” “Saving Private Ryan” and “Cast Away.” He can currently be seen in the Best Picture Oscar contender “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.” The Academy Awards will be presented February 26th on ABC.

Justin Timberlake Joins Clint Eastwood In New Movie

Justin Timberlake Joins Clint Eastwood In New Movie
Justin Timberlake is set to star alongside Clint Eastwood in a new baseball movie called “Trouble With the Curve.” Amy Adams also will star in the film, which revolves around an aging baseball scout (played by Eastwood) who goes on a road trip to Atlanta with his daughter (Adams) to check out a potential recruit. Timberlake is set to play Eastwood’s friend, Johnny Flanagan, a former baseball player himself who is now a Yankees talent scout. Before Timberlake hits the set for that project, he’ll first star in the next Coen Brothers movie, “Inside Llewyn Davis,” which takes place during the Folk movement in New York City in the 1960s.

‘SNL’s’ Paul Brittain Leaves Show

‘SNL’s’ Paul Brittain Leaves Show
Paul Brittain has left “Saturday Night Live.” The comedian’s departure was announced abruptly and takes effect immediately, with Brittain leaving before this week’s upcoming episode with host Channing Tatum. According to Entertainment Weekly, a source close to the show noted that the actor’s departure from the show was “friendly:” “[He] had the opportunity to pursue other projects, and he and the show parted ways amicably.” Brittain, the nephew of comedian Bob Newhart, joined the show at the beginning of its 36th season in September 2010 and was known for playing characters including “Sex” Ed Vincent, Goran “Funky Boy” Bogdan, and Lord Wyndemere, as well as for his impersonations of James Franco, Ron Paul and Johnny Depp.

Matthew Broderick Talks ‘Ferris Bueller’ Honda Ad

Matthew Broderick Talks ‘Ferris Bueller’ Honda Ad
Matthew Broderick has made headlines in recent weeks with the release of his new Honda ad inspired by his classic film “Ferris Beuller’s Day Off.” The ad has gone viral across the web but, according to Broderick, he was initially ambivalent about the project. While speaking with the New York blog Vulture, Broderick said he nearly passed up the opportunity, but “ended up thinking it might be amusing.” “It took a little, uh, thinking about it. It took a little time,” Broderick tells the blog. “I thought it would be fun to set up Ferris Bueller a little bit ... I guess I’m part of a virus.” He also revealed that one deciding factor for making the ad was the involvement of “The Hangover” director Todd Phillips. Broderick said Phillips is a “good director” and he was excited to work on the two-and-half-minute ad with him.

‘Big Bang Theory’ Beats ‘Idol’ In Ratings

‘Big Bang Theory’ Beats ‘Idol’ In Ratings
Another example of how “American Idol” isn’t as hot as it used to be – “The Big Bang Theory” beat “Idol” in the ratings during the half hour they went on head-to-head. It’s believed to be the first time a scripted series has ever done this. However, “Idol” was still the most popular show of the week.

Dwayne Johnson’s Ex-Wife Remains His Manager

Dwayne Johnson’s Ex-Wife Remains His Manager
Dwayne Johnson and his ex-wife Dany Garcia have remained such close friends since their divorce that she still serves as his manager. The former couple split in 2007 after 10 years of marriage, but the two don’t harbor any bad feelings – Garcia remains in control of Johnson’s financial and business affairs. She tells People magazine, “He has a strong sense of family. We have that extra layer of trust that can only come from family. We are just a different family, and we keep adding people.” In fact, Johnson and Garcia have made it a habit to spend Thanksgiving together for the sake of their 11-year-old daughter, but each year they bring their respective partners. Johnson is now dating singer Lauren Hashian.

Zach Braff Gets Pilot’s License To Calm Flying Fears

Zach Braff Gets Pilot’s License To Calm Flying Fears
Zach Braff believes the best way to overcome a fear is by taking it head on. Braff, who had a fear of flying, decided to get his pilot’s license. The “Scrubbs” star decided to take professional lessons and fly by himself – and Braff admits taking control of a plane did help “calm” his fears. “I got into it because I’d became a really nervous flyer and I thought understanding how everything works would calm me down – now I’m hooked,” Zach told Britain’s Elle magazine. “It quiets your mind.”

Snooki Not Pregnant

Snooki Not Pregnant
Since “Jersey Shore” first premiered, the reality show has gone through lawsuits, fights, arrests, hook-ups, vomiting sessions, arguments and pregnancy scares, but so far there have been no new children born. Yesterday, a rumor started floating around the Internet that Snooki was pregnant, but it turns out the rumor is just that – a rumor. The story originated on RadarOnline and cited a source as saying Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi was telling close friends she had been knocked up. However, Snooki says the rumor is a crock, and that she is NOT pregnant.

‘Home Improvement’ Star Taran Smith Busted For DUI

‘Home Improvement’ Star Taran Smith Busted For DUI
Former “Home Improvement” co-star Taran Noah Smith was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly driving under the influence and possession of marijuana, TMZ said. Smith, 27, appeared on the sitcom from 1991 to 1999. After the show wrapped, Smith gave up acting and has owned a food manufacturer and restaurant specializing in vegan and organic foods since 2005. Smith was arrested early yesterday after police saw his car parked haphazardly in front of a fire hydrant, and then detected the smell of marijuana when they stopped him.

Drew Barrymore’s Freezing Shoot

Drew Barrymore’s Freezing Shoot
Drew Barrymore was so cold while filming her new movie “Big Miracle” that her face looked like she had “20 years of Botox.” Barrymore, 36, shot the environmental drama, which tells the story of a family of whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle and the small Alaskan community who fight to save them. Drew told ITV1’s “Daybreak” show, “It was cold. I am not going to lie. It was cold. But it was fun – the scene after I get out of the water. I didn’t really explain it to anyone but I look like I have had about 20 years of Botox because my face is so frozen. Every time I watch that scene I am like, ‘Oh my God.’”

Tracy Morgan’s Mother Facing Home Foreclosure

Tracy Morgan’s Mother Facing Home Foreclosure
Tracy Morgan’s estranged mom is facing foreclosure on her home after failing to make $25,000 in mortgage payments. Alicia Warden, 61, lost her job in Ohio last year and has since fallen on hard times. The “30 Rock” star’s sister, Asia Morgan, has called on her famous brother to step in and help after the bank moved to reclaim their mother’s house. According to Asia, the funnyman offered to give Warden a one-time payment of $2,000 earlier this month, but she turned down the meager sum out of embarrassment.

Hoboken Mayor Denies Film Permit For ‘Jersey Shore’ Spin-Off

Hoboken Mayor Denies Film Permit For ‘Jersey Shore’ Spin-Off
Snooki and JWoww will be having a “Jersey Shore” spin-off show in the future, and the plan was for it to be taped in Hoboken, New Jersey. But the Mayor of Hoboken, Dawn Zimmer, announced that they would be denied a film permit. Zimmer stated on her website that the Hoboken Film Commission unanimously voted to deny the permit to 495 Productions “based on protecting public safety and quality of life concerns for Hoboken residents.” Mayor Zimmer claims the show would result in an “unacceptable lessening of the quality of life for the local residents and businesses” – causing traffic, creating large noisy crowds and disrupting day-to-day life.

David Hasselhoff Not Engaged

David Hasselhoff Not Engaged
David Hasselhoff has shot down new reports he’s engaged to his longtime girlfriend. The Hoff, who has twice proposed to his Welsh girlfriend, Hayley Roberts, fuelled speculation he was three times lucky on Monday when he posted a picture of himself on bended knee on Australia’s Sydney Harbour Bridge on Twitter. But Hasselhoff played down the supposed romantic gesture yesterday, telling People magazine the pair was just having fun. The actor has been married twice before, to Catherine Hickland and Pamela Bach.

‘Star Trek’ Captain Avery Brooks Arrested For DUI

‘Star Trek’ Captain Avery Brooks Arrested For DUI
Avery Brooks, best known for playing Commander-turned-Captain Benjamin Sisko on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” was arrested Monday night in Connecticut on suspicion of driving under the influence. The 63-year-old actor was picked up after police received a complaint of a person driving erratically. His court date was set for February 9th.

Monty Python To Reunite For New Movie

Monty Python To Reunite For New Movie
The surviving members of Monty Python are reuniting for a new movie this spring. “It’s not a Monty Python picture, but it certainly has that sensibility,” Python Terry Jones, who helped develop the script and also will direct, told Variety. The Pythons will play mischievous aliens who grant an earthling the power to do anything he wants just to see what kind of mess ensues. Robin Williams provides the voice of a talking dog. According to Variety’s report, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese and Michael Palin have signed on so far.

Inmate Sues Lillo Brancato For Assault

Inmate Sues Lillo Brancato For Assault
A lawsuit has been filed in New York’s Queens Supreme Court accusing jailed actor Lillo Brancato of assaulting a former fellow inmate. Alvaro Hernandez, a 40-year-old convicted burglar, is seeking unspecified damages for injuries allegedly sustained when Brancato beat him up for not getting off the phone fast enough last January at the now-closed Oneida Correctional Facility in Rome, New York. Hernandez’s lawyer called the attack a “brutal assault, sudden and painful.” The actor lost phone and commissary privileges and was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day for a month after an investigation into the complaint. Brancato was transferred to the state prison in Hudson and Hernandez to the facility in Coxsackie when the Oneida jail closed. Brancato, 35, starred in the film “A Bronx Tale” and had a recurring role on “The Sopranos.” He is serving a 10-year prison sentence for a 2005 burglary which resulted in the death of an off-duty police officer. Brancato will be eligible for parole in 2014.

CBS Orders More ‘I Get That A Lot’ - Wht do you think of the show?

CBS Orders More ‘I Get That A Lot’
CBS has ordered two more editions of its hidden-camera special “I Get That a Lot.” The programs will again feature celebrities working in everyday jobs and trying to convince customers they aren’t who they appear to be. Participants in the next two specials will be announced at a later date.