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Nov 30 2010 09:10 PM ET

Michael Jackson wrongful death lawsuit refiled

Filed under: News and tagged: Lawsuits

Joe Jackson refiled a wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray today, seeking unspecified damages in the passing of his son Michael Jackson, according to the Associated Press. The elder Jackson initially filed his case in federal court, but the judge declined to hear the case, saying it should be filed instead in state court. The Las Vegas pharmacy that allegedly sold the anesthetic to Dr. Murray that has been linked to Jackson’s death was also added as a defendant.

More on Michael Jackson cases:
Jackson wrongful death suit declined by federal judge
Michael Jackson’s mother files suit against concert promoter AEG Live
Michael Jackson doctor’s manslaughter hearing set for January

Nov 30 2010 06:45 PM ET

Nate Berkus checks into hospital with appendicitis

by Kate Ward

Filed under: News

People reports Nate Berkus has checked into the hospital and will undergo surgery for appendicitis. A rep for the talk show host told People, “He was on the Today show this morning and he wasn’t feeling well … He powered through and then went straight to the hospital after that and they learned he had appendicitis.” Berkus will postpone two tapings of his show due to his upcoming surgery, but is expected to recover quickly.

Nov 30 2010 01:30 PM ET

News Corp. considers selling Myspace

by Margaret Lyons

Tagged: Industry News, Tech

News Corp.’s COO says the company is willing to selling off Myspace. (Recall that it’s no longer “MySpace.”) Chase Carey told Reuters that the company is open to a sale, partnership, or some other option. “There are opportunities here to do 20 things… but that doesn’t mean you’re going to do any of the 20. If there’s something there that makes sense you ought to think about it,” Carey said. Myspace’s recent redesign and rebranding efforts are an attempt to make the site more attractive to possible buyers, and Carey stuck by his position that the social networking platform had “quarters, not years” to turn itself around. “We need to deal with this with urgency,” he said today.

Nov 30 2010 12:41 PM ET

Chad Ochocinco, football player and former 'Dancing with the Stars' contestant, catches fiancee

by Kate Ward

Filed under: News

Cincinnati Bengals player Chad Ochocinco is engaged to model Evelyn Lozada, the reality star told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM radio show. This presumably will end the former Dancing With the Stars contestant’s long search for love — Ochocinco starred on VH1′s Bachelor-esque reality show Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch. The football player, however, said his new romance will not be covered on camera.

Nov 30 2010 12:29 PM ET

Faith Evans pleads no contest to reckless driving

by Kate Ward

Filed under: News

Faith Evans has pleaded no contest to reckless driving, the Associated Press reports. The singer was arrested in August in Marina del Rey on suspicion of driving drunk; Evans was handed three years informal probation Monday.

Nov 30 2010 11:55 AM ET

Ryan Seacrest reups with Clear Channel

by Jeff Labrecque

Filed under: News and tagged: Industry News, Tech

Ryan Seacrest and Clear Channel have agreed to a three-year extension of his contract with the radio giant, clearing the way for Seacrest to build upon his three top-rated shows and serve as a company spokesperson. The New York Times estimated that the entire deal would bring Seacrest approximately $60 million. In addition to continuing his hosting and producing duties with On-Air With Ryan Seacrest and American Top 40, Seacrest will develop new programming, as well as cultivate and promote new musical artists.

Nov 30 2010 09:42 AM ET

Legendary Italian director Mario Monicelli dies

by Margaret Lyons

Filed under: Movies and tagged: In Memoriam, Movie

Italian film director Mario Monicelli, 95, died last night in Rome. The AP reports that Monicelli “leapt to his death from a fifth-floor balcony” at the hospital where he was being treated for prostate cancer. Monicelli, who wrote and directed more than 60 films, was best known for I soliti ignoti (Big Deal on Madonna Street), La grande guerra (The Great War), La ragazza con la pistola (The Girl with a Pistol), and Amici miei (My Friends). He was nominated for two Oscars in the 1960s, for co-writing Casanova 70 and I compagni (The Organizer).

Nov 29 2010 05:56 PM ET

Leslie Nielsen: Stars pay tribute on Twitter

by Emily Exton

Filed under: Movies, News and tagged: In Memoriam

More stars are taking to their Twitter accounts to mourn the loss of Leslie Nielsen, who died yesterday at age 84. In addition to comedians Russell Brand and Patton Oswalt, and film critic Roger Ebert, celebrity fans ranging from Rainn Wilson to Nicki Minaj are continuing to pay tribute to the late actor. Here’s what they’ve posted:

Nicki Minaj: “R.I.P. Leslie Nielsen ~ one of the funniest and amazing actors of all time.”

Snoop Dogg: “Shout out to Lieutenant Frank Drebbin Rest in Power !”

Rainn Wilson: “RIP Leslie Nielsen. When he said “I am, & don’t call me Shirley” he made the whole world laugh.”

Dave Chappelle: “Rest in peace, Leslie Nielsen. I enjoyed your naked gun. Oh, and your movies were also funny.” READ FULL STORY »

Nov 29 2010 12:05 PM ET

Nina Garcia welcomes latest project, baby No. 2

by Kate Ward

Filed under: Celebrity Babies!, News and tagged: Celebrity Babies!

Nina Garcia and husband David Conrod brought home their second son over the holiday weekend, the Project Runway judge confirmed on her Twitter. Alexander David Conrod joins older brother Lucas Alexander Conrod, 3. “Baby is doing great & Lucas is thrilled!” she wrote.

Nov 29 2010 11:00 AM ET

Irvin Kershner, director of 'Empire Strikes Back,' dies

by Jeff Labrecque

Filed under: Movies, News and tagged: In Memoriam, Movie

Director Irvin Kershner, who directed the darkest — and arguably the best — Star Wars film, 1980′s The Empire Strikes Back, has died, according to AFP. The Philadelphia-born Kershner also directed the final Sean Connery-as-James Bond film, 1983′s Never Say Never Again, and 1990′s Robocop 2. He was 87.

In a statement, George Lucas said, “The world has lost a great director and one of the most genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. Irvin Kershner was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. When I think of Kersh, I think of his warmth, his thoughtfulness and his talent. I knew him from USC — I attended his lectures and he was actually on the festival panel that gave the prize to my THX short. I considered him a mentor.

“Following Star Wars, I knew one thing for sure: I didn’t want to direct the second movie myself. I needed someone I could trust, someone I really admired and whose work had maturity and humor. That was Kersh all over. I didn’t want Empire to turn into just another sequel, another episode in a series of space adventures. I was trying to build something, and I knew Kersh was the guy to help me do it. He brought so much to the table. I am truly grateful to him.

“He was a friend as well as a colleague. He will be missed.”

More on the life and career of Irvin Kershner from EW:
Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kershner: An appreciation