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Archive: August 2011 (41-50 of 66)

Aug 11 2011 02:32 PM ET

Miranda Cosgrove postpones tour after bus accident

Miranda Cosgrove broke her ankle in a bus accident early this morning, and her summer tour has been postponed, according to her spokesperson. The 18-year-old iCarly star was on a tour bus traveling on I-70 near Vandalia, Ill., at the time of the crash. “There were five passengers on the bus, and Miranda suffered a broken ankle. At this time, we are told everyone will be fine,” her spokesperson said in a statement. “Because of this, her tour is postponed until further notice. Miranda thanks everyone for their understanding and support.”

Cosgrove’s Dancing Crazy Summer Tour began in July, and she was driving to Wichita, Kans., after Wednesday night’s show in Kettering, Ohio. The tour was scheduled to last into late October.

Aug 10 2011 05:20 PM ET

Mark-Paul Gosselaar engaged to advertising executive

by Shaunna Murphy

Categories: Television, Weddings

Image Credit: Michael Bezjian/Wireimage.com

Mark-Paul Gosselaar is set to be saved by the wedding bells for the second time, reports People. The Franklin & Bash star proposed to advertising executive Catriona McGinn with a five-carat diamond ring. His divorce from Lisa Ann Russell was finalized in May; they have two children, 7-year-old Michael and 5-year-old Ava.

Aug 10 2011 05:07 PM ET

'The Help' star Viola Davis adopting baby

by Lanford Beard

Categories: Celebrity Babies!

Viola Davis is in the process of adopting a baby with husband Julius Tennon (Faster, Fame), reports People. The Oscar-nominated actress confirmed the news at yesterday’s Los Angeles premiere of The Help, which opened in theaters today. Davis said she and Tennon are adopting “domestically.” After eight years of marriage, it will be the couple’s first child together. Tennon has two children from previous relationships.

Aug 10 2011 04:56 PM ET

'Twilight' actor arrested

by Jeff Labrecque

Categories: Crime, Movies, Twilight

Twilight actor Kiowa Gordon was arrested on Monday morning in Tempe, Ariz., for an outstanding warrant, according to the Mesa Police Department. Last September, Gordon, who plays the werewolf Embry Call in the blockbuster films, had been arrested in Mesa for driving under the influence of drugs; when he failed to appear in municipal court to face those charges in February, an arrest warrant was issued. On Monday, Gordon, 21, was taken into custody after Tempe police stopped a vehicle registered to him in which he was a passenger. He was not investigated or charged with any new DUI related charges, and he was later released after paying a $1,500 bond. Gordon’s publicist did not comment except to point to the police report.

Aug 10 2011 11:05 AM ET

Hacker group Anonymous threatens Facebook with Nov. 5 attack

by Darren Franich

Categories:

The shadowy hacktivist organization known as Anonymous has released a video on YouTube promising to attack mega-popular social networking site Facebook on Nov. 5 — which is the popular revolutionary holiday Guy Fawkes Day, celebrated in Britain and by fans of V for Vendetta. In the video, the group promises nothing less than the destruction of the network, urging viewers to join Anonymous: “Kill Facebook for the sake of your own privacy.” The accusations come fast and furious — among other things, Anonymous claims that Facebook is selling personal information to government agencies. “We are Anonymous,” concludes the voiceover, “We are Legion.” Watch the video and commence planning for the apocalypse: READ FULL STORY »

Aug 10 2011 09:56 AM ET

Judge sends Golden Globes suit to trial

by Jeff Labrecque

Categories: Golden Globe Awards, Lawsuits

A U.S. District judge has ruled that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Dick Clark Productions will need to go to trial to determine who has the right to negotiate television deals for the Golden Globes Awards, according to the Associated Press. Dick Clark Productions recently extended its agreement with NBC to air the pre-Oscars award show through 2018, but the HFPA sued in November, claiming DCP did not have the right to make such a deal.

In a ruling released yesterday, Judge Valerie Baker Fairbank refused to side with either party, stating, “The court finds that the disputed portion of the 1993 amendment is reasonable susceptible to the interpretations of both parties,” and calling for a jury trial to begin Aug. 30.

“We look forward to proceeding to trial and vindicating our rights,” the HFPA’s president, Aida Takla-O’Reilly, said in a statement.

“We firmly believe our position will be vindicated as we were within our contract rights to make the NBC deal,” said Dick Clark Productions said in a statement. “The HFPA knows this all too well and is simply trying to rewrite the contract through litigation.”

Aug 9 2011 11:09 AM ET

'Teen Mom' Jenelle Evans arrested on probation violation

by Lanford Beard

Categories: Crime

Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans has been arrested on a probation violation, according to a spokesperson for North Carolina’s Brunswick County Detention Center. Evans was taken into custody last night, though details have not yet been released as to the circumstances of her arrest. Evans’ 12-month probation term stems from a March assault charge that was recorded on video, as well as a drug paraphernalia charge. Evans’ lawyer and MTV did not immediately respond to requests for comment. UPDATE: Evans’ attorney has responded, saying, “At this time we have no comment as to the allegations.” He added that Evans’ “violations are for testing positive again for marijuana and opiates” and confirmed that she is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 24.

Aug 9 2011 09:42 AM ET

Gavin DeGraw hospitalized after assault in New York City

by Dan Snierson

Categories: Health, Music

Gavin DeGraw is in stable condition at a New York City hospital after an assault on Monday morning, according to a statement by his publicist. The 34-year-old singer, whose hits include “I Don’t Want to Be” and “Chariot,” was taken to the hospital by ambulance and “is currently recovering,” the publicist said. “Gavin and his family appreciate everyone’s concern at this time.”

A spokesperson for the New York City Police Department said that DeGraw, who had been drinking, suffered a broken nose and two black eyes when he was assaulted by several assailants at around 4:00 a.m. in the East Village. There have been no arrests, and there are no suspects of interest.

DeGraw has been touring with Maroon 5 and Train. (Reporting by Grady Smith)

Aug 8 2011 05:07 PM ET

'The Wire's 'Snoop' pleads guilty

by Jeff Labrecque

Categories: Crime

Felicia “Snoop” Pearson, the Baltimore woman who played an assassin in the HBO drama, The Wire, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge to distribute heroin, according to the Associated Press. Pearson had initially maintained her innocence after being arrested in a police drug sweep in March. Her attorney said that she changed her plea so as not to have to deal with the charges; she was sentenced to three years of supervised probation.

Aug 8 2011 12:22 PM ET

Ethan Hawke has fourth child

by Lanford Beard

Categories: Celebrity Babies!

Ethan Hawke has welcomed a fourth child, reports People. Baby Indiana, born two weeks ago, is the second daughter for the actor and his wife, Ryan, who married in June 2008. Their first child, Clementine Jane, is 3 years old. Hawke has two children, 13-year-old Maya and nine-year-old Levon, with ex-wife Uma Thurman.