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Tuesday, November 13



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John McAfee, Anti-Virus Software Creator, Wanted for Murder

John McAfee, the high-tech pioneer whose anti-virus security software is installed on countless computers around the world, is on the lam from police in Belize who are investigating the murder of his neighbor. The 67-year-old multimillionaire is a prime suspect in the Nov. 10 killing of Gregory Faull, says Vienne Robinson, assistant superintendent of the Belize's San Pedro police department. "We are looking for him in connection with the murder," says Robinson, who adds that another suspect is currently in custody – although no charges have been filed yet. Faull, who had recently filed a police complaint against McAfee for discharging firearms, was discovered by a housekeeper. McAfee, whose former company was purchased by Intel in 2010 for nearly $7.7 billion, moved to Belize in 2009, intending to launch a company that manufactured herbal antibiotics from jungle plants. He told The New York Times in 2008 that he had lost all but $4 million of his $100 million fortune in the U.S. financial crisis and that he was moving to Belize. Last April, Belize police raided McAfee's home looking for drugs and guns. McAfee said officers found guns, which he said were legal, and he was released without charge after being detained for a few hours. In recent years, however, his strange behavior had alienated him from neighbors and others in the American expat community in the Central American country. McAfee has spoken to Wired magazine to deny he had any involvement in the death. When asked whether he knows anything about the case, he replied, "Nothing - other than I heard he had been shot. I thought maybe they (whoever killed him) were coming for me. They mistook him for me. They got the wrong house. He's dead. They killed him. It spooked me out."


Jesse Jackson Jr hires lawyer, possible plea deal, resignation
Amid reports that he may have misused campaign funds, Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson Jr has hired a lawyer to handle negotiations with the federal government on possible plea deal in which he would resign from the House of Representatives and spend time in prison. Jackson hired Dan Webb, a former U.S. attorney in Chicago who represents defendants in high-profile corruption cases to represent the 47-year-old lawmaker. Last week, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Jackson was under investigation for allegedly misusing campaign funds to decorate his home and to buy a $40,000 Rolex watch for a female friend. Jackson, the son of civil rights activist and former presidential candidate Jesse Jackson, was treated for at least six weeks at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, this summer for bipolar disorder, a psychological condition marked by extreme mood swings. He has been on medical leave from the House since June and has not been seen in public.In addition to his health issues, Jackson has been the subject of a House ethics committee probe over an alleged bribe offered by a Jackson supporter in 2008 to then Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.The bribe was said to be intended to entice Blagojevich to appoint Jackson to the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama. Jackson has admitted to lobbying for the seat, but denied knowing about any money offered to Blagojevich, who has since been convicted on corruption charges and imprisoned. Both reports said Jackson, who was easily re-elected to Congress on November 6, may have to resign his seat and serve time in prison under terms of the deal being negotiated. Webb and a spokesman for Jackson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.


Modern Family Wanted Ariel's Mom Banned from Set
Ariel Winter's mom was an abusive menace on the set of "Modern Family" ... so much so, producers wanted her BANNED from set. Chrystal Workman (Ariel's mom) was "hated" by the crew, producers, actors and other mothers ... because she made Ariel's life a living Hell. Chrystal would sit on set and watch Ariel like a hawk -- and then berate her for her for her physical appearance, saying her ears were too big and she looked ugly in her clothes. She also blocked Ariel from eating anything but egg whites and raw veggies. The mom's obsession with Ariel's diet was so extreme ... crew members contrived a plan to "sneak" the 14-year-old food (like grilled cheese sandwiches) when her mom wasn't looking. Chrystal was very vocal about Ariel's money -- claiming her daughter needed to rake in more cash to pay for their house, her agents, managers, and publicists. The source adds, "I'm so happy for Ariel that she went to the extreme and got out from under that miserable woman's care."


Clash Emailed About Sex with Accuser
Kevin Clash -- the man who voices Elmo -- had an email exchange with his accuser in 2010 in which he apologized for constantly talking about sex ... and promised to make all of his "dreams come true."  Clash was disciplined by Sesame for sending a personal email from his Sesame Street email account. The email was sent to a man who now claims he had a sexual relationship with Clash when he was 16 and Clash was 45. In the email -- sent well after the accuser turned 18 -- Clash writes, "I'm sorry that I keep talking about sex with you, its driving me insane." He adds, "I want you to know that I love you and I will never hurt you. I'm here to protect you and make sure your dreams come true." Clash continued, "I'll have my assistant book a ticket for you to come to NY and we can talk about this in person."
Clash has acknowledged having a sexual relationship with the accuser but insists it only took place AFTER the accuser was an adult. Clash has since taken a leave of absence from Sesame Street and says he will focus on fighting the allegations.
 

Gordon fined $100K, docked 25 points

Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon avoided suspension Monday when NASCAR instead fined him $100,000 and docked him 25 points for intentionally wrecking Clint Bowyer at Phoenix International Raceway. Gordon also was placed on probation through Dec. 31. But he'll be allowed to close out the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway despite his actions in Sunday's race, which triggered a fight in the garage area between the two drivers' crews.''I take responsibility for my actions on the racetrack,'' Gordon said in a statement. ''I accept NASCAR's decision and look forward to ending the season on a high note at Homestead.'' The penalty drops Gordon to 11th in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship with one race remaining. He's now four points behind Martin Truex Jr. for 10th, and only the top-10 drivers have formal roles in the season-ending awards ceremony in Las Vegas. Rick Hendrick also was docked 25 car owner points, and crew chief Alan Gustafson was placed on probation through the end of the year. ''I've always respected Jeff for standing his ground,'' said Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. ''We also respect that NASCAR needs to police the sport and send a message when situations like this occur. It's been a great year, and we're going to put our focus on finishing in a positive way this weekend.'' Gordon intentionally slowed his car and waited for Bowyer on the track Sunday to wreck him on what was scheduled to be the final lap. There had been contact between the two a few laps earlier, and Gordon viewed it as the final straw in an apparently escalating on-track feud with Bowyer. He said after the incident he was ''fed up'' with Bowyer and had to take a stand Sunday, and would wait to see how NASCAR responded. ''It's the double standard that I spent a whole week being bashed by a half-dozen drivers about racing hard at Texas and how I'm out of control and have a death wish,'' he said. ''These guys just tried to kill each other ... they should be ashamed. It's embarrassing.''
 Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are back together – as a couple and now on the red carpet. On Monday night, they attended their first public Hollywood event together since the cheating scandal that rocked their relationship in July. The occasion, of course, was the Los Angeles premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Stewart, 22, and Pattinson, 26 – who split after she had a tryst with her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders, but later reconciled – walked the carpet amid cheers from throngs of fans at the Nokia Theater L.A. LIVE.

JoAnna Garcia expecting first child with Nick Swisher

JoAnna Garcia and Nick Swisher are starting a family! "So happy to finally be able to share our news!" Garcia tweeted Nov. 12. "Nick and I are expecting our first baby in 2013! Feeling so blessed and beyond excited!"  The couple elaborated on their happy news via Swisher's Facebook page. "Words can't describe how blessed we feel to be expanding our family and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new addition," they wrote. "Your support and kindness has meant so much to us throughout the years and we wanted to personally share the news with you all."  Garcia, 33, and Swisher, 31, tied the knot in December 2010 after a seven-month engagement. The star-studded wedding party included Reba McEntire, Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Lance Bass.  Garcia's notable TV credits include "Reba," "Privileged," "Gossip Girl," "Better With You," "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" and "Freaks and Geeks." Until recently, Swisher was the right fielder and first baseman for the New York Yankees; he is currently a free agent after declining a $13.3 million one-year qualifying offer from the team.

Katt Williams Facing $5 Million Lawsuit For Allegedly Punching Female Assistant

Katt Williams is still getting it poppin.' We've heard about the Midwest comedian fighting, flipping the f-ck out on a crowd, and getting into it with Faizon Love, but his latest rift could cost him $5 million. Williams is accused of punching his female assistant, leaving her with lasting ailments. Melissa Ishage filed a suit with the L.A. County Superior Court alleging to have worked as the father of seven's personal assistant, before an altercation on Oct. 6, left her injured. According to the former employee's attorney, she was punched in the head, knocking her to the ground, and causing "serious and permanent injuries." After the run-in, Ishtage went to the hospital. While she does not explain what led to Williams flipping out, police were called to the location, but no one was taken into custody. Authorities are still investigating the incident.
 Former "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" star Gary Dourdan has filed for bankruptcy. The actor's financial issues first surfaced in 2010 when he was sued over a credit card debt, and he has continued to struggle with money woes ever since, most recently facing a court battle to stop the foreclosure of his Venice, Calif., home over the summer. He filed an injunction on 30 August (12) to prevent bank bosses at Wells Fargo from putting the property up for auction to help pay off his mortgage debts, accusing them of failing to offer him a relief plan, and it has now emerged that Dourdan also lodged papers declaring bankruptcy on the same day. Dourdan claims he has just over $1.8 million in assets, but owes various creditors a total of $1.73 million, with the majority of bills owed to banks. Among his possessions are a 2006 Dodge Charger worth $7,000, $4,000 in furniture, $1,500 in clothes, and $500 in watches. He also states that he earns an average of $14,883 a month, but his bills leave him with just $321 in disposable income. However, Dourdan, 45, is predicting a more promising future and "anticipates major acting roles", which he hopes will help settle his debts. The actor has not landed a significant film or TV job since his "CSI" analyst character Warrick Brown was killed off in the season nine premiere in 2008.


Barbara Walters has 'a few things to say' about Lindsay Lohan
Barbara Walters finally opened up about Lindsay Lohan on "The View" this morning, for the first time since the "Liz & Dick" star bailed on their arranged interview. "I have a few things to say about Lindsay Lohan," Walters began. "I like Lindsay Lohan very much. I've known her for years. She said whenever she did an interview, she'd do it with me." In fact, Walters revealed they'd even filmed part one of the interview, on the set of "Liz & Dick," earlier this year. Walters and Lohan were due to sit down for the second part of their interview last week, which is when the newswoman was informed by Lohan's new reps that the interview was canceled. "Lindsay doesn't feel up to it," was the reason Barbara says Lohan's new reps gave her for calling off the interview. "The punch line is," Walters continued, "Lindsay Lohan is sitting for an interview with Jay Leno." And that was an unforgivable offense in the panel's eyes. Whoopi Goldberg posited that Lindsay Lohan's new team decided she was not ready (or, perhaps, capable) of handling the kinds of in-depth questions Walters is celebrated for asking. "I couldn't agree with you more," Walters replied. "If they'd said to me, 'You know, Barbara, she's not ready for the kind of questions you might ask.' If they had told me that, I would not feel quite as disappointed as I do today. I wish I could have had a more honest explanation." Walters also believes the person who will be hurt the most by this is Lohan herself. "I think to go on Jay Leno and be adorable and amusing, there's still all the problems," Walters said. "It would have been a wonderful interview. She could have set a lot of things straight. I think [my interview] could have helped her." "Liz & Dick" is set to air on Lifetime Nov. 25, and Lohan is expected to sit down with Jay Leno on the Nov. 20 edition of "The Tonight Show."

TV NEWS
Rob Marciano Named Co-Anchor of ET Entertainment Tonight" has chosen former CNN reporter Rob Marciano as its new co-anchor. Marciano will take his place alongside co-host Nancy O'Dell in January. Marciano, who covered news and weather for CNN, called his new show "the gold standard in entertainment journalism" in a statement announcing the move. "I am honored to be joining the distinguished and talented team at 'Entertainment Tonight,' all of whom are the gold standard in entertainment journalism," he said. "For over 30 years, ET has been a powerhouse in the entertainment industry and to be part of that blue chip franchise is a dream come true." Marciano, who had been a news and weather anchor for CNN News Group since 2003, previously had stints as chief meteorologist at Portland, Oregon station KATU-TV and KPLC-TV in Lake Charles, Louisiana. His reports on Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill for CNN earned a Peabody Award.


Hawaii Five-0 has paid homage to the original series several times in its first few seasons, but the show is about to make what is arguably its biggest nod yet. The CBS drama will soon start production on an updated version of “Hookman,” an episode of the original series that was first aired almost four decades ago and won an Emmy in 1974 for Best Music Composition. Peter Weller (RoboCop) is set direct the episode and guest star as the title villain, taking over the role originally played by double amputee Jay J. Armes.


Nashville fans have a reason to cheer. ABC has just ordered a full season of the freshman country series. The Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere drama has received a pickup for nine more hours. The Wednesday-night series joins ABC’s freshman aliens-next-door comedy The Neighbors in getting an extension into spring, and returning drama Scandal receiving a full ride. ABC also ordered three more scripts each for Friday comedies Malibu Country and Last Man Standing, which have performed solidly in their 8 p.m. block the past couple weeks.


Today's Premieres:Animal Planet: Frontier Earth at 8p
HISTORY: Mankind The Story of All of Us at 9p
National Geographic Channel: Doomsday Preppers at 9p & 10p
TLC: Little People Big World: Wedding Farm at 9p; Extreme Couponing at 10p & 1030p
truTV: Hardcore Pawn at 9p
Bravo: Million Dollar Decorators at 10p























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