Jennifer Jones, an Academy Award winner for her starring role in 1943′s The Song of Bernadette, died Thursday at her home in Malibu. She was 90. Jones was married for 16 years to movie mogul David O. Selznick who cast her in many of his own movies as well as those of others around Hollywood. Her last film was 1974′s The Towering Inferno opposite Steve McQueen and Paul Newman. She appeared in 22 films over a career that spanned 35 years. Her other Oscar noms were for roles in Since You Went Away, Love Letters, Duel in the Sun, and Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing. She is survived by her son Robert Walker, stepson Donald Simon, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
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Dec 17
2009
07:29 PM ET
Dec 17
2009
06:21 PM ET
Amanda Seyfried to leave 'Big Love' at the end of the season
Big Love doesn’t premiere til Jan. 10 and we already know who’s not coming back next year: Amanda Seyfried. As first reported on TVGuide.com, Seyfried will leave the show at the end of this season to pursue her film career full time. Best known for her role in last year’s blockbuster Mamma Mia!, Seyfried will give up her sixth-month commitment to the award-winning HBO show after her character, Bill Paxton’s eldest daughter Sarah, gets married this year. Seyfried, who appeared in Diablo Cody’s Jennifer’s Body this year, can next be seen in the Liam Neeson/Julianne Moore drama Chloe, Lasse Hallstrom’s Dear John, and Letters to Juliet with Gael Garcia Bernal.
Dec 17
2009
06:20 PM ET
Actress Leelee Sobieski welcomes a baby girl
Leelee Sobieski, who received an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Joan of Arc back in 1999, delivered a baby girl late Wednesday night in New York City. Her reps have not yet confirmed any other details of Sobieski and her fashion designer fiance’ Adam Kimmel’s latest addition. Sobieski, most recently, co-starred in this summer’s Public Enemies opposite Johnny Depp.
Dec 17
2009
06:01 PM ET
Pennsylvania man charged with stalking Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck
Los Angeles prosecutors arrested Pennsylvania man Steven Burky Thursday for stalking actors Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck. According to Reuters, the police said he showed up at their daughter’s school despite a court “stay-away” order. In November 2008, Garner obtained a restraining order against Burky, after telling a judge that she feared for the life of herself and her family. The man continued to stalk Garner until his arrest Monday at the nursery school attended by the couple’s daughter Violet. Burky is currently jailed on $150,000 bail. He faces up to four years in prison, if convicted.
Dec 17
2009
05:05 PM ET
Nancy O'Dell to leave 'Access Hollywood'
Nancy O’Dell, original member of the Access Hollywood entertainment news show, has decided to leave the program after 13 years. According to O’Dell’s rep, the decision is based solely on O’Dell’s desire to “take her career to the next level.” They insure that the split is completely amicable. She is leaving two years before her contract is up. Her last show will be this week.
Dec 11
2009
07:41 PM ET
Tiger Woods: Taking an 'indefinite break' from golf
Tiger Woods announced on his website Friday that he will take “an indefinite break from professional golf.” The superstar golfer has seen his squeaky clean image unravel as more of his infidelities come to light. He addressed his transgressions directly on his site. “I’m deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I’m profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness.” He added, “I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.”
Dec 11
2009
05:49 PM ET
French rocker Johnny Hallyday in 'satisfactory' condition after botched operation
Days after a botched back operation in a Paris clinic, French rocker/actor Johnny Hallyday was put in an artificial coma in Los Angeles to deal with an infection for the earlier operation, reports the Associated Press. The 66-year old singer fell ill on Monday and was taken to Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles where doctors put him in a drug-induced coma as he recovered from surgery. “Things are as good as they can be for now and Johnny’s condition is satisfactory,” said the singer’s producer Jean-Claude Camus. “In the United States they told us his operation (for a slipped disc) in Paris was a complete butchery.” Hallyday is the best-known rocker in France. Dubbed “the French Elvis,” he has sold more than 100 million albums.
Dec 11
2009
05:46 PM ET
Charges dropped in Chicago 'New Moon' 'pirating' incident
Charges have been dropped against the 22-year old Chicago woman accused of videotaping part of The Twilight Saga: New Moon at a movie theater, reported the Associated Press. Cook County prosecutors announced in court Friday that they won’t pursue charges against Samantha Tumpach, who was arrested on Nov. 28 and faced a felony charge of illegally copying the film. She had only three minutes of the movie on her digital camera. Tumpach said she was taping her sister’s birthday party and wasn’t trying to record the movie. Summit Entertainment, the studio behind New Moon, released this statement:
“We applaud Muvico for upholding the zero tolerance policy on piracy when the incident occurred at their theater in Rosemont, IL. The pirating of films is a very serious issue and we all need to remain vigilant to protect the art of film and the myriad of businesses that the film industry supports. We believe that the attention that this incident has drawn, has served as a reminder to us all that any form of film piracy, or perceived piracy, will be treated with the utmost seriousness. Summit is pleased that all charges against Ms. Tumpach have been dropped and appreciate the efforts of the police and the prosecutors in this outcome.”
Dec 7
2009
06:13 PM ET
Alexa Ray Joel 'feeling much better' at home
Two days after entering a hospital in New York City, Alexa Ray Joel is at home and, “feeling much better,” says her rep Claire Mercuri. According to the spokesperson, “She is with her family and looking forward to getting back on track.” Joel, who took too many homeopathic pills Friday night and called 911 after becoming concerned with her shortness of breath, also released a statement: “I want to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support.”
Dec 6
2009
12:07 PM ET
Alexa Ray Joel took a homeopathic drug, says a source
A source close to Alexa Ray Joel is downplaying events that led to the singer’s hospitalization on Saturday.
The singer took Traumeel, a homeopathic medication used often as an anti-inflammatory drug, says the source, and “became worried about her breathing, which is why 911 was called.”
Joel’s rep says the 23-year-old has been released from the hospital and that she was with her father late Sunday afternoon.
Although Joel had “moments of being despondent” over a recent breakup, the source tells EW.com that Joel — the daughter of Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkley — is doing well.
“Alexa is actually very happy and healthy, is surrounded by a bunch of wonderful friends, writing new material and was looking forward to performing at the NYSE tree lighting on Wednesday,” says the source.
FROM THE EW ARCHIVE (2007): Alexa Ray Joel performs in NYC: On the scene
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