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Dec 12 2012 06:24 PM ET

Ariel Winter's family to undergo counseling

The family of teenage actress Ariel Winter agreed Wednesday to undergo counseling to try to resolve issues that led to her mother losing custody and control of her daughter’s already prolific career for the near future.

The accord came shortly before a trial over who would raise the Modern Family star was scheduled to begin, with both sides appearing likely to air longtime family grievances and other issues in court. Winter’s mother, Chrisoula Workman, has been accused of physically and emotionally abusing her 14-year-old daughter, claims she has vehemently denied.

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Dec 12 2012 01:51 PM ET

Judge revokes Lindsay Lohan's probation

A judge revoked Lindsay Lohan’s probation on Wednesday and scheduled a hearing that could result in more jail time for the closely watched Liz and Dick star.

The ruling in Los Angeles came as the 26-year-old actress – who did not appear in court – faces misdemeanor counts of reckless driving, lying to a police officer and obstructing an officer from performing duties after an accident in which her Porsche slammed into the back of a dump truck in June.

Lohan told police in Santa Monica that her assistant was driving, but detectives now believe the actress was behind the wheel as she headed to a movie set.

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Dec 12 2012 09:14 AM ET

Lindsay Lohan facing new charges for reckless driving

Lindsay Lohan is scheduled to be arraigned on misdemeanor charges that could result in her returning to jail, but the star is not required to attend Wednesday’s proceedings.

The actress faces three counts of reckless driving, lying to a police officer and obstructing an officer from performing duties after an accident in which Lohan’s Porsche slammed into the back of a dump truck in June. Authorities in Santa Monica, Calif., allege Lohan lied about being behind-the-wheel before the accident and the charges could prompt a probation violation in her 2011 necklace theft case.

Los Angeles city prosecutors announced Tuesday they have asked a judge to revoke Lohan’s probation in the necklace case, which could result in her being sentenced to 245 days in jail after the Santa Monica case is resolved. READ FULL STORY »

Dec 10 2012 07:04 PM ET

Ariel Winter's mom sues actor for defamation

The mother of Modern Family actress Ariel Winter sued an associate of her adult daughter for defamation Monday, claiming he falsely labeled her an “abusive monster” in an online comment about an ongoing custody struggle for the teenage star.

Chrisoula Workman filed the defamation and false light lawsuit against Matthew Borlenghi, claiming his comment attached to a Nov. 9 Los Angeles Times online story was false and has harmed her reputation.

Borlenghi is an actor who teaches at a studio operated by Shanelle Gray, Winter’s adult sister who currently has custody of the 14-year-old actress. A judge temporarily stripped Workman of custody amid allegations she had been physically and emotionally abusive to the star.

A trial on whether Workman will completely lose custody is scheduled to begin Wednesday.

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Dec 10 2012 05:24 PM ET

Fourth accuser steps forward against Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash

Another man on Monday sued the former Elmo puppeteer who resigned amid sex abuse allegations, claiming the voice actor befriended him in Miami and promised to be a father figure before flying the teen to New York to have sex with him.

The alleged victim is now the fourth to accuse Kevin Clash, who resigned from Sesame Street last month after 28 years. The three legal actions filed so far have been civil cases seeking financial compensation.

But the incident with the latest victim, referred to only as S.M., could involve criminal charges because the lawsuit claims Clash transported him across state lines for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.

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Dec 10 2012 08:53 AM ET

Katt Williams arrested on outstanding warrant

Comedian Katt Williams has been arrested in northern California on a felony warrant related to a police chase.

The Sacramento Bee reports that Williams was arrested Friday night in Dunnigan, about 25 miles north of Sacramento, by Yolo County deputies.

The paper says he was released from the county jail Saturday after posting bail. READ FULL STORY »

Dec 7 2012 09:37 AM ET

Katt Williams skips arraignment

Comedian Katt Williams didn’t show up at an arraignment hearing in Seattle to face assault charges stemming from several run-ins with people and police last weekend.

Williams’ attorney, Thomas McAllister, told the judge Thursday that his client was under the impression that he didn’t have to attend the hearing, citing information from a Seattle Times article. McAllister says Williams is back in California.

The Times reports that the judge rescheduled the hearing for next week.

Authorities say Williams struck a man over the head with a microphone while performing Friday night, threw chairs at fans, and threatened a bar manager with a pool cue over the weekend.

Authorities say officers had to restrain Williams before he was taken into custody after the bar incident.

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Dec 3 2012 06:40 PM ET

John Travolta sued

John Travolta is being sued by his former pilot, Doug Gotterba, according to TMZ.

TMZ reports Gotterba made headlines recently when he told The National Enquirer that he had a sexual relationship with Travolta. After going public, Gotterba claims he got a threatening letter from Travolta’s lawyer, Marty Singer. In the lawsuit, Gotterba says Singer threatened to sue him for breaking a confidentiality agreement Gotterba allegedly signed when he was terminated. Gotterba says he signed a termination agreement, but there was no confidentiality clause.

UPDATE: Marty Singer released the following statement to EW:

“In his ridiculous lawsuit, Mr. Gotterba absurdly claims that an agreement that was never signed is binding, but that a signed agreement is not binding on him.  Significantly, the signed agreement actually gives Mr. Gotterba additional rights that don’t appear in the unsigned draft.  Mr. Gotterba obviously filed this lawsuit to get his 15 minutes of fame.  We plan to get this meritless case promptly dismissed.”

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Dec 3 2012 02:12 PM ET

Comedian Katt Williams arrested in Seattle

Comedian Katt Williams was arrested in Seattle after a bar fight on Sunday afternoon.

Officers were called to the World Sports Grille around 2:30 p.m. to respond to a dispute between Williams and another patron at the bar. According to the Seattle Police Dept.’s website, “Williams exchanged words with patrons in the bar, brandished a pool cue at a bar manager and refused to leave the business.” He then followed a family into the street, flicked a cigarette at a woman as she entered their car, and threw a rock at the vehicle. Officers arrived and arrested Williams, 41, who struggled as he was detained. He was booked into King County Jail for investigation of assault, harassment, and obstruction of justice.

A rep for Williams did not immediately return a request for comment. READ FULL STORY »

Nov 29 2012 08:38 AM ET

Lindsay Lohan arrested in New York after nightclub altercation

Lindsay Lohan has left a New York City police precinct after being charged for allegedly striking a woman at a nightclub.

The actress left the station house shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday. She wore a black jacket over her head that went down to her knees. She was wearing leggings, a mini skirt and high-heels, and drove off in a black SUV with a driver and another man.

Police say Lohan was arrested at 4 a.m. and charged with third-degree assault. They say she got into the argument with another woman at Club Avenue in Manhattan and struck the woman in the face with her hand.

Her publicist didn’t immediately return a call for comment. READ FULL STORY »

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