Estevez Says Sheen ‘Focused’ Again

Emilo Estevez says his brother Charlie Sheen is doing much better since his highly publicized meltdown earlier this year. After witnessing Sheen’s life spiral out of control over the past couple of years, Estevez is convinced that his brother has changed. “He’s a different guy. He’s a completely different guy... he’s got his voice back,” Estevez told “Access Hollywood.” “And I think he’s got his focus. He’s on a new show and he’s gonna be roasted by Comedy Central – which I think is going to be hysterical.” There have been several rumors that Sheen’s mother has moved in with him. Estevez doesn’t believe that there is anything peculiar about this, insisting it is only temporary. He is more concerned about keeping his close-knit family tight. Sheen is set to return in a new sitcom called “Anger Management” which is currently in development. The “Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen” will air September 15th

Ashton Kutcher Could Face FTC Investigation

Ashton Kutcher could potentially be in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission. While acting as guest editor for the online-version of Details magazine, Kutcher failed to disclose his own investments in Internet companies that were profiled in the mag’s special technology-focused installment, called “The Social Issue.” Kutcher is an investor in many online-properties including, Foursquare, Flipboard, Fashism, Blekko, Tinychat, SeatGeek and Airbnb, among others, all of which were highlighted in the issue. Richard Cleland, assistant director of the FTC’s advertising practices division, said Kutcher’s lack of full disclosure could land him in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. The only time Kutcher’s investments are addressed in the issue is through a line in the introduction saying the actor “puts his money where his mouth is, backing many of the companies he champions here.”

TLC Cancels ‘LA Ink’

TLC has confirmed that Kat Von D’s reality show “LA Ink” has been canceled. “TLC has decided that the current season of ‘LA INK’ will be its last. The network is proud of what the series has accomplished in its four seasons, following Kat Von D’s journey as an artist from Miami to Los Angeles,” TLC said. The last episode of “LA Ink” will air on September 15th. Kat Von D may no longer have her show, but she’s back with her man. Even as TLC announced the cancellation of “LA Ink,” Von D and Jesse James – who had called off their engagement last month – posted on Twitter separate photos of themselves locked in embraces. James went a step further and added the caption, “para siempre” – Spanish for “forever.” In an interview with People magazine, James made it official. The engagement is back on and Von D is once again wearing her ring.

Richard Gere Guitar Collection Under The Hammer

Christie’s auction house in New York will be selling 110 of Richard Gere’s American vintage guitars on October 11th. Gere says he’s parting with the instruments to support humanitarian causes around the world. Christie’s says Gere studied trumpet and is a self-taught pianist and guitarist. Gere said he never planned to put together a guitar collection and bought only ones he liked and that sounded good to him. Included in the sale are brands C.F. Martin, Gibson, Fender, Gretsch and Epiphone, as well as guitars once owned by blues guitarist Albert King and reggae musician Peter Tosh. A selection of amplifiers will also be sold. The sale is expected to bring in $1 million.

‘Dance Crew’ Judge Pleads No Contest To Sex With Underage Girl

A judge on “America’s Best Dance Crew” has been sentenced to 270 days in jail after pleading no contest to having sex with an underage girl. Shane Sparks also got five years’ probation and he has to finish 52 sessions of sex offender counseling. The judge also ordered Sparks to stay away from underage girls unless an adult is around. Sparks, a hip-hop choreographer who earned an Emmy nomination for his work on the show, had been facing eight felonies in connection with alleged sex acts. He was arrested in December 2009 at his North Hollywood home. Investigators said the choreographer committed multiple lewd acts upon a child, starting in 1994. Police identified the victim as a girl who was under 14-years-old when the incidents began.

Theater Chain Bans Cellphones

A chain of theaters based out of St. Louis is cracking down on cellphones during movies. Wehrenberg Theatres are warning patrons to turn off their cellphones or risk getting kicked out without a refund. The policy will be enforced beginning in September. Marketing director Kelly Hoskins says it’s not just the ringing, but the glare of screens in a dark theater. Hoskins says some moviegoers stood and clapped when the announcement was put on screen over the weekend.

Director John Huston Stamped

Legendary Hollywood director John Huston is being honored with a postage stamp. The U.S. Postal Service says the stamp honoring the director of movies such as “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” will be issued next year. The art on the stamp is inspired by the 1941 movie “The Maltese Falcon.” The stamp is part of a four-stamp Great Film Directors series. John Ford and Frank Capra will also be honored.

Hulu Original

To jumpstart its original content business, Hulu has turned to documentary maker Morgan Spurlock, the man behind the McDonald’s diet documentary, for some original content. Today, Hulu is premiering the first episode of Spurlock’s “A Day In The Life,” a six-episode documentary series that follows a notable person around for 24 hours. The debut 22-minute episode features British billionaire Richard Branson. Others to be featured include will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas, comedian Russell Peters, indie musician Gregg Gillis, better known as Girl Talk, and ballet dancer Misty Copeland.

Daddy McDonough

“Captain America: The First Avenger” star Neal McDonough is a dad again – his wife Ruve gave birth to a baby girl on Monday in Los Angeles. Clover Elizabeth is the couple’s fourth child.

Taylor Momsen Quits Acting

Taylor Momsen’s acting days are over. The 18-year-old “Pretty Reckless” singer told Elle magazine that she’s “quit acting” and wants to focus solely on her music career. “I quit ‘Gossip Girl’ and now tour and am in a band,” she said. “That’s pretty much all I want to do. Hopefully, I’ll be able to only do that for the rest of my life.” In November, Momsen began an “indefinite hiatus” from “Gossip Girl” amid numerous headlines about her shocking wardrobe and foul-mouthed interviews. In May, it was confirmed she would not be reprising her role as Jenny Humphrey on the CW hit.

A&F Offers To Pay ‘The Situation’ NOT To Wear Its Brand

Abercrombie & Fitch is offering to pay Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino not to wear its merchandise. The company released a statement yesterday titled “A Win-Win Situation,” in which it stated a “deep concern” over the association between “The Situation” and the brand. A&F offered to make a “substantial payment” to Sorrentino “to wear an alternate brand.” “We understand that the show is for entertainment purposes, but believe this association is contrary to the aspirational nature of our brand, and may be distressing to many of our fans,” the statement read. The company also extended the offer to the other “Jersey Shore” stars and said it was “urgently waiting a response.”

Drew Carey Injures Clavicle

Drew Carey had to cancel tapings of “The Price is Right” yesterday after he separated his clavicle during his morning run. Carey, who started hosting the show in the fall of 2007, posted a picture of his X-ray on his Twitter page. He said “Haven’t even had a pain pill yet!” adding that he’s still waiting on them. According to the show’s website, there were tapings scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

‘Real Housewives’ Husband Commits Suicide

Russell Armstrong, the estranged husband of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Taylor Armstrong, has committed suicide. He was 47. Armstrong was reportedly found hanging in his bedroom at his home on Mulholland Drive Monday. The tumultuous marriage of the couple was well documented on the first season of “Housewives.” Taylor Armstrong had filed for divorce. It’s unclear whether Russell will appear on any scenes of the second season, which premieres September 5th on Bravo.

Dr. Phil To Interview Casey Anthony’s Parents

Cindy and George Anthony, whose daughter was acquitted in Florida of killing their grandchild, are set to be interviewed by Dr. Phil McGraw. It will mark the first television interview Casey Anthony’s parents have given since their daughter was found not guilty last month of murdering their granddaughter Caylee. They will appear on the Season 10 premiere of “Dr. Phil,” airing September 12th. McGraw says he asks the Anthonys “some very tough questions.”

Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Has Major Dress Code

Kim Kardashian is allegedly giving wedding guests a very strict dress code. Guests have reportedly been told to wear only black or white – no exceptions. While the bridesmaids dresses are reportedly green, there is speculation that Kim will be in a colorful dress that will pop against the black and white of her guests.

Burt Reynolds Facing Foreclosure

Burt Reynolds has been hit with a foreclosure lawsuit that claims he’s in arrears to the tune of $1.2 million on his Hobe Sound, Florida, home. The suit filed by the Merrill Lynch claims that Reynolds hasn’t made a payment on the estate, dubbed “Valhalla,” since September 2010. The suit also says that BankAtlantic – also named in the suit – has a second, $750,000 mortgage on the home, which is valued at $2.4 million. Reynolds and ex-wife Loni Anderson initially took out a $1.5 million mortgage on the home in 1994, with the understanding that the loan would be paid off by 2019. Reynolds put the 12,500-square foot home on the market in 2009, asking for $8.9 million. The 75-year-old actor also maintains a home in Little Rock, Arkansas. Reynolds is currently filming the TV movie “Reel Love” with Shawn Roberts and LeAnn Rimes.

David Copperfield’s Latest Trick – Making A Child Appear

He’s most famous for making the Statue of Liberty disappear, but magician David Copperfield proved he’s still got his magic mojo when he made public that he secretly became a father 16 months ago. His daughter Sky was first spotted travelling with David and girlfriend Chloe Gosselin around New York. Neither David nor Gosselin gave any hint of their daughter’s existence until now. The French model reportedly gave birth to the girl last year. Copperfield’s spokesman confirmed, “Forget vanishing the Statue of Liberty, David’s next illusion will be disappearing the dirty diaper. A lot more practical.”

Zsa Zsa Gabor Watches Her Anniversary Party From Bed

Zsa Zsa Gabor’s ninth husband, Prince Frederic Prinz von Anhalt, threw her a 25th wedding anniversary party on Sunday that the actress watched from her bed. Gabor is in ill health and had part of leg amputated in January. Quincy Jones, Phyllis Diller, Robert Blake and Frank Stallone were among the guests at the party, which took place at the couple’s Los Angeles home. Von Anhalt said on his Facebook page that his wife wore a tiara and a pink dress for the occasion. He also said he wanted to commemorate being Gabor’s longest-lasting spouse, “It’s 25 years of marriage. 25 years of marriage here in Hollywood is a big thing. It’s 25 years with Zsa Zsa Gabor, it’s a big thing, it’s a huge thing, and I made it. So many husbands didn’t make it – they only made it a year or two. I made it 25 years so I must have done something right.”

Tara Reid Clarifies New Husband’s Identity

Tara took to Twitter to ID the man she married after media outlets incorrectly assumed it was former boyfriend Michael Lillelund. After the actress tweeted that she’d gotten engaged and married within hours, reports incorrectly identified her new husband as former boyfriend Michael Lillelund, whom she started dating last November. Reid took to Twitter again to clear up any confusion, saying “His name is Zack Kahayov.” No other details about the groom were released. Lillelund also denied reports of a Reid union, saying, “If she has married, then she hasn’t married me, that’s for sure.” He said he is dating someone new and split from Reid in February.

Carolla Goes On Anti-LGBT Rant

Adam Carolla went on an anti-LGBT rant last week on his podcast. TMZ reports that Carolla recorded the rant for his Adam Carolla Show podcast. In it he says, “When did we start giving a @&(@)& about these [transgendered] people?” He also notes that LGBT people should change their acronym to “YUCK.” Carolla has a history of making anti-gay comments on the podcast; two years ago he said that gay parents were “not as good as” straight parents. GLAAD spoke out against Carolla, saying, “The gross intolerance that [Adam] tries to pass off as comedy should not have a place on our airwaves.” Carolla responded with, “I’m sorry my comments were hurtful. I’m a comedian, not a politician.”