Archive: August 2011 (1-10 of 66)

Aug 31 2011 03:26 PM ET

It's a boy! Alyssa Milano delivers first child

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Alyssa Milano welcomed a son this morning, reports People. Milo Thomas Bugliari is the first child for both Milano and her husband of two years, talent agent David Bugliari. Milo clocked in at 7 lbs. and 19 inches long. Milano announced her pregnancy in February, then Tweeted that she was having a boy this March.

Aug 31 2011 01:58 PM ET

Mel Gibson settles legal battle with Oksana Grigorieva with $750,000 in child support

Mel Gibson has at last settled the rancorous custody and financial battle with his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child, reports People. After over a year of back-and-forth, Gibson agreed Wednesday to pay Oksana Grigorieva $750,000 over the next five years. The money will go toward care and education for Lucia, the former couple’s daughter, who will turn 2 in October. Under the deal, the actor and his ex will split custody equally as Grigorieva and Lucia continue to live in one of Gibson’s homes in Los Angeles. When Lucia turns 18, Gibson will sell the house and put the proceeds in a trust for her. The settlement, which also put to rest a civil suit Grigorieva threatened against Gibson, prohibits both Gibson and Grigorieva from speaking about each other or their relationship publicly. Gibson told Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Peter D. Lichtman, “Thanks, your honor, for bringing this case to a reasonable conclusion.”

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Mel Gibson reaches settlement with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva

Aug 31 2011 11:08 AM ET

Robert Downey Jr. and wife announce pregnancy

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After six years of marriage, Robert Downey Jr. and his producer wife Susan have announced that they are expecting a child, reports People. They Downeys’ rep said, “Robert and Susan could not be more excited over this news. They can’t wait to welcome this new baby into their wonderful family.” Due in early 2012, the baby will have Downey’s 17-year-old son Indio as a sibling.

While promoting last year’s comedy Due Date, Downey predicted, “I think I will be wrist-deep in doo-doo within 18 months.” He added that he hopes for a daughter: “I don’t want Indio to feel there’s another boy in my life,” he said, then joked, “But I don’t know what we’d have to do [to have a girl]. Do we have to put it in a spoon and hang it upside-down?”

Aug 30 2011 07:34 PM ET

'Survivor' standout Rupert may run for governor in Indiana

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Can the man who won the million-dollar fan vote during Survivor: All-Stars now win the vote of the citizens of Indiana? We may soon find out. Tie-dye proponent Rupert Boneham announced today that he is considering running for governor of the Hoosier State. On his website www.rupertforgovernor.com, the 47-year-old three-time Survivor contestant noted that he has formed an exploratory committee and will make a decision on whether to enter the race in the coming weeks.

“I have spent my entire adult life serving my community and I see an opportunity to make a difference for Indiana,” wrote Boneham, referencing his youth charity, Rupert’s Kids. READ FULL STORY »

Aug 30 2011 04:58 PM ET

Daryl Hannah allegedly arrested at White House protest

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Actress Daryl Hannah was allegedly arrested in front of the White House today while protesting an oil pipeline expansion project that would run from Canada to the United States. According to CNN, 100 other people rallying for the cause in Washington, D.C., were also taken into custody. EW reached out to Hannah’s reps on Tuesday afternoon, who said they were unaware of any arrest. (The United States Park Police have not yet responded to requests for comment by EW.) An NBC affiliate in Washington, D.C. posted a video in which the Kill Bill star is cuffed by the police, while onlookers applaud. In the video it appears as though no one else is arrested and Hannah is not taken away by the authorities in a vehicle. Watch below:  READ FULL STORY »

Aug 30 2011 11:31 AM ET

Rupert Murdoch's News International initiates post-scandal company-wide review

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In the wake of the News of the World phone-hacking scandal that ultimately shuttered the 168-year-old paper, Rupert Murdoch has installed a probe of journalistic standards throughout News International, reports the Associated Press. Since the scandal built to a fever pitch, many of Murdoch’s publications (including The Times of London, the Sunday Times, and The Sun) have been blighted by allegations of malfeasance. The company issued a statement saying that the review had been underway for “a number of weeks” with the assistance of London law firm Linklaters. News Corp. independent director Viet Dinh and Murdoch advisor Joel Klein, both of whom have served as U.S. assistant attorneys general, will be supervising the review and overseeing the company’s management and standards committee. Simultaneously, British judge Brian Leveson is leading an independent inquiry that Leveson hopes to televise in coming months.

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Aug 29 2011 10:32 PM ET

Hurricane Irene destroys home of rocker Sebastian Bach

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Sebastian Bach was one of many to feel the wrath of Hurricane Irene: The former Skid Row singer lost his Red Bank, N.J., house during Sunday’s extreme weather,  according to his Facebook page, which included photos of the destruction. “I am numb, in shock, & devastated to report that my home of 21 years, my house featured on MTV Cribs, has been destroyed, condemned, & deemed uninhabitable due to the extreme flooding courtesy of Hurricane Irene,” he wrote, explaining that the extreme flooding caused a nearby bridge to collapse and crash into his garage, “knocking the house off its foundation.” Bach said that all kinds of Skid Row master tapes and rare memorabilia (including some KISS items) were believed to be ruined or missing, and that he plans to relocate to Los Angeles.

Aug 29 2011 03:00 PM ET

'American Idol' alum Jason Castro welcomes a daughter

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It seems Beyonce and Jay-Z won’t be the only ones making a new generation of musically-inclined babies. According to People, Jason Castro, who appeared on the seventh season of American Idol and has since released his own solo album, welcomed a baby girl named Madeline Emilia Castro on Sunday. It’s the first child for Castro and his wife, Mandy, who wed in January 2010. The singer-songwriter shared a picture of himself with his newborn from his Twitter page and called his bundle of joy, “Daddy’s Girl.”

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Aug 29 2011 01:12 PM ET

Matthew Fox detained after alleged altercation in Cleveland

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As TMZ first reported, Matthew Fox was temporarily detained in Cleveland on Saturday night after police investigated an altercation between the Lost actor and a private party-bus driver. Heather Bormann, 29, told authorities that Fox attempted to board her vehicle outside Shooters Bar in the Flats district of the city. When she told him he was trespassing and attempted to stop him, she alleged he struck her repeatedly in the chest and stomach. According to the police report, Bormann hit back, connecting with Fox in the face and causing a cut lip. Fox was not arrested and was released to a friend. A spokesperson for the Cleveland Police said in an e-mail that “Officers do not have to arrest on a misdemeanor charge (assault) unless they witnessed it. For a misdemeanor offense it is up to the victim to consult with a prosecutor to press charges.”

Bormann intends to do just that tomorrow. “Even before [the police officer] told me who he was, I intended to pursue this,” says Bormann. “His first punch landed on my crotch, and his second punch hit my breast. I really felt violated.”

Fox’s representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Aug 28 2011 09:44 PM ET

Beyonce announces pregnancy on MTV VMAs -- VIDEO

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Beyonce Knowles made a big announcement on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards: She’s pregnant with what will be the first child for her and husband Jay-Z.

Though no official confirmation or statement has been made to EW, the singer flaunted her bump for photographers, telling them “I have a surprise for you guys,” before posing for them. MTV also tweeted the news, writing “OMG Beyonce just made a huge announcement on the #vma carpet! #baby!!!!!”

Beyonce and Jay-Z have been married since 2008.

UPDATE: As she began her performance of “Love on Top” on the VMAs, Beyonce said to the crowd, “I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside me.” After her performance, she dropped her mic, unbuttoned her coat, and rubbed her belly, while Kanye West congratulated a beaming Jay-Z in the audience. Watch it here:  READ FULL STORY »

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