Archive: November 2010 (71-80 of 200)

Nov 15 2010 02:12 PM ET

Mel Gibson explains why he slapped Oksana Grigorieva

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Categories: Lawsuits, Movies

In court documents, Mel Gibson admitted to slapping the mother of his daughter, Oksana Grigorieva, but only to snap her out of a fit of hysteria that endangered his 2-month-old, Lucia. Grigorieva had previously contended that Gibson punched her in the face and threatened to kill her during an altercation that led to police to open an investigation. In papers obtained by TMZ, Gibson describes the January 2010 incident that led to the accusations. According to the actor, Grigorieva grabbed their daughter out of her bassinet and threatened to “make her into a retarded brain damaged idiot” if Gibson would not stop yelling at her to leave his house. Gibson claimed that Grigorieva held Lucia between them as their argument escalated, and he feared Lucia might suffer “shaken baby syndrome” as her mother became more hysterical. He denied hitting Grigorieva with a closed fist, insisting his slap was only intended to “bring her back to reality.”

More Mel Gibson:
Mel Gibson in minor car accident
Sixth purported Mel Gibson tape surfaces
Owen Gleiberman: Mel Gibson and the tale of the tape
Lisa Schwarzbaum: Mel Gibson: Despicable he, but will his behavior keep you from buying a ticket to his movies?
Third Mel Gibson tape surfaces online
Second threatening Mel Gibson tape emerges online
Mel Gibson’s agency drops him as a client

Nov 15 2010 11:57 AM ET

Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson to host Gotham Awards

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Categories: Awards, Festivals & Events

Beloved Easy A co-stars — and Under-Appreciated Entertainer of the Year nominees — Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson will host this year’s Gotham Independent Film Awards, Variety reports. Presenters at the awards include Anne Hathaway, Julianne Moore, Jesse Eisenberg, Anthony Mackie, Michelle Williams, and more. The ceremony will take place Nov. 29.

Nov 15 2010 11:14 AM ET

Sebastian Bach arrested

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Categories: Music

Sebastian Bach was arrested early this morning in Peterborough, Ontario after a scuffle at a local bar, police say. The Skid Row rocker allegedly turned rowdy shortly after midnight last night when the staff at Riley’s Old Towne Pub asked him to leave. Police say he threw a glass of wine at the pub’s front door, shattering the glass, then bit a staff member. When police arrived, they say they found 1.95 grams of marijuana on Bach. He was charged with assault, mischief, and possession of a controlled substance, and is due back in court later today. Reps for Bach have not responded to EW’s request for comment.

Nov 15 2010 09:54 AM ET

The Wolverine sequel has a title

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Categories: Movie Biz, Movies

Darren Aronofsky is keeping his Wolverine movie simple — at least its title. The Black Swan director told HitFix.com that his X-men film is officially called The Wolverine, and that fans shouldn’t expect a traditional sequel, referring to it as a “one-off.”

Nov 15 2010 08:55 AM ET

NBC picks up adventure dating series

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Categories: Television, TV Biz

NBC has picked up eight episodes of Love in the Wild, a romantic twist on Survivor. The show will feature “10 men and 10 women looking for love [who] will somehow pair up each week and compete in a series of physically and emotionally taxing competitions,” according to Variety. While the exact mechanics of the game are still unclear, Love in the Wild will be elimination-style, and will feature a grand prize. The show is set to debut this summer.

Nov 14 2010 10:20 PM ET

Jessica Simpson engaged to football player

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Jessica Simpson will marry free agent NFL player Eric Johnson, People reports. The couple began dating in May after the two were introduced by friends.

Just last week, Simpson’s ex Nick Lachey proposed to Vanessa Minnillo.

Nov 14 2010 10:05 PM ET

Bill Clinton to appear in 'The Hangover 2'

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People is reporting that Bill Clinton will play himself in The Hangover 2, now filming in Thailand. The former president shot his brief appearance on Saturday in Bangkok, where part of the production is taking place.

Nov 13 2010 07:19 PM ET

Two Gosselin kids expelled from school: Report

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Two of the children of Jon and Kate Gosselin have been expelled from a private Pennsylvania school, People reports. Collin and Alexis Gosselin, both 6, are now being homeschooled, a source told the magazine. The children are not behaving as badly as some reports have suggested, the source added.

Nov 13 2010 07:04 PM ET

Zsa Zsa Gabor is back home from hospital

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People is reporting that Zsa Zsa Gabor went home Saturday afternoon after having been rushed to the emergency room in Westwood, Calif. for an infection in her leg. She was treated with antibiotics. Over the past several months, the 93-year-old socialite has suffered a series of health issues.

Nov 12 2010 09:28 PM ET

Demi Lovato's show on Disney Channel gets a quick fix in light of star's absence

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EW has confirmed a Variety report about how the Disney Channel and producers of Sonny with a Chance have decided to temporarily rework the ‘tween series while star Demi Lovato seeks help for personal issues. The producers  will focus on the show-within-a-show, the comedy/sketch/music-variety “So Random!” It will feature guest stars, comedy sketches, musical performances and digital shorts.

The fix will allow the show to resume shooting in January even if Lovato, 18,  isn’t available. “This allows her the time she needs to get well, without distraction or pressure,” a Disney Channel spokeswoman said. “Again, we extend our ongoing support to Demi and her family as she works to overcome personal issues.”

The Disney star recently interrupted her music tour to enter a treatment center.

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