Archive: January 2011 (1-10 of 125)

Jan 31 2011 07:22 PM ET

Halle Berry quits 'New Year's Eve' to fight for custody of daughter

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Halle Berry will fight for custody of her 2-year-old daughter, Nahla, with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, People reports. “Halle has serious concerns for her daughter’s well-being while in the care of her father for any extended period of time and is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect her,” her rep tells People. Berry also recently left the film New Year’s Eve in anticipation of custody litigation. (Katherine Heigl will play the role vacated by Berry.)

Berry’s rep also says: “She has attempted to resolve these custody issues amicably with her daughter’s father, Gabriel Aubry, directly, but give his lack of cooperation, Halle has no choice but to seek swift judicial intervention.” Aubrey filed papers in December asking for joint custody. The pair split last spring after two years together.

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Gabriel Aubry, Halle Berry’s ex, requests joint custody of daughter

Jan 31 2011 05:49 PM ET

Richard Hatch should go to jail, says prosecutors

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On Monday, federal prosecutors recommended that Survivor champ Richard Hatch go to jail, the Associated Press reports. The reality star, who was convicted in 2006 of not paying taxes on his winnings from the show, is currently in violation of his supervised release, having not filed amended returns for 2000 and 2001. Hatch served a three-year prison sentence until 2009; he still owes $1.7 million in back taxes. The reality star claims he has not refiled due to a pending appeal with the U.S. Tax Court. Hatch’s lawyer could not be reached for contact.

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Richard Hatch found guilty, facing jail time
Richard Hatch re-imprisoned
Richard Hatch gets out of jail

Jan 31 2011 12:15 PM ET

Eva Longoria no longer Tony Parker's housewife

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Eva Longoria and San Antonio Spurs basketball player Tony Parker are officially divorced, People reports. The couple split in November, three years after tying the knot in Europe. In the divorce papers — which cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split — Longoria sought support from Parker. Longoria’s marriage to Parker was her second; she married soap actor Tyler Christopher in 2002. (The pair divorced two years later.)

Jan 31 2011 10:00 AM ET

John Barry, Oscar-winning composer, dies at 77

john-barryImage Credit: Peter Jordan/AP ImagesFilm composer John Barry, who helped create one of the most iconic movie themes of all time and won five Oscars for his ground-breaking work, has died at age 77. According to the Associated Press, the English-born musician, who contributed the groovy signature theme to a dozen James Bond installments, passed away in New York on Sunday. In addition to his work on the 007 films, beginning with uncredited work on 1962′s Dr. No, Barry won Oscars for the score and song of 1966′s Born Free, 1968′s The Lion in Winter, 1985′s Out of Africa, and 1990′s Dances With Wolves.

Jan 31 2011 09:33 AM ET
Jan 29 2011 05:04 PM ET

Britney Spears album gets release date: March 15

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Britney Spears’ new album may still not have a title, but it’s got a release date: March 15. The date comes courtesy of a leaked sales one-sheet, which her label Jive confirmed to MTV is authentic. The album will come in standard and deluxe versions, with the latter having three or four additional songs and an extended booklet (meaning more pictures of Spears). “Hold it Against Me” hitmakers Max Martin and Dr. Luke have multiple tracks on the LP, which also includes songs from Rodney Jerkins, Stargate, Fraser T. Smith, and Bloodshy & Avant.

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Britney Spears Tweets a first look at ‘Hold It Against Me’ video: See it here!
Britney Spears’ ‘Hold It Against Me’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 chart
Britney Spears’ ‘Hold It Against’ me breaks radio records, tops iTunes–will she perform at the Grammys, too?
Is Britney Spears’ new single a rip-off? The Bellamy Brothers tell EW why they think so

Jan 29 2011 04:46 PM ET

Bruno Mars strikes deal in cocaine case

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Bruno Mars, who was arrested Sept. 19 after police allegedly found him with 2.6 grams of cocaine after a concert at Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, will take a plea deal. According to the Associated Press, the first-time offender will waive an evidentiary hearing on Feb. 4 and plead guilty. He’ll pay a $2,000 fine, perform 200 hours of community service, and complete drug counseling. If he stays trouble free for a year, no conviction will remain on his record, the AP reports. Mars, who has seven Grammy nominations, will perform at the Feb. 13 ceremony.

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Bruno Mars formally charged for alleged cocaine possession
Bruno Mars arrested for alleged cocaine possession
Grammys announce more performers: Justin Bieber, Usher, Jaden Smith, Bruno Mars, B.o.B, and other

Jan 29 2011 03:14 PM ET

David Frye, Nixon impressionist, dies at 77

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David-FryeImage Credit: CBS Photo Archive/Getty ImagesDavid Frye, a comedian who rose to national fame with his impression of President Richard M. Nixon in the late ’60s and early 1970s, has died in Las Vegas at age 77 of cardiopulmonary arrest, according to the New York Times, citing a rep for the Clark County coroner’s office in Nevada.

Frye’s political impressions in the late ’60s, including figures such as Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon, began his breakthrough. See this clip he posted on YouTube of an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Christmas Special in 1967 (see video after the jump): READ FULL STORY »

Jan 28 2011 03:21 PM ET

Comedian Charlie Callas dies

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Charlie-CallasImage Credit: CBS/Getty ImagesCharlie Callas, a comic staple from 1960s television variety shows and a bit player in several Mel Brooks films, has died in Las Vegas, according to the New York Times. He was 86. Callas was famous for his rubbery face and the hysterical sounds he made to accompany his jokes, and he went on to voice the animated dragon in the 1977 Disney film, Pete’s Dragon. During his long career, he opened for Frank Sinatra, roasted Don Rickles, and became possibly the only person to ever upset the unflappable Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show.

Jan 26 2011 10:47 PM ET

Peter Jackson recovering from surgery

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Peter Jackson is recovering from surgery for a perforated ulcer after being admitted to Wellington Hospital Wednesday night with acute stomach pains, a rep for New Line Cinema confirms to EW. Jackson is resting comfortably and doctors expect a full recovery. The procedure is only expected to delay slightly the start of filming of The Hobbit.

Read more:
‘The Hobbit’ scoop: Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis on board
Elijah Wood will appear in ‘The Hobbit’ as Frodo Baggins
New Zealand parliament officially passes ‘Hobbit law’
‘The Hobbit’ to shoot in New Zealand
Peter Jackson vents his frustration over the bitter ‘Hobbit’ labor dispute: ‘I’m out of my depth.’
Peter Jackson officially to direct ‘The Hobbit’

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