Lauryn Hill sentence: Postponed so she can pay restitution

Lauryn Hill's sentence in her tax-evasion case has been postponed to May 6 because the singer had not yet paid restitution on the money she owes. She now has a two-week reprieve to gather the funds. The eight-time Grammy winner appeared in a New Jersey federal court Monday to receive her sentence on charges of not paying taxes on $1.8 million in earnings. She had entered a guilty plea to three counts of tax fraud in June 2012, admitting that she intentionally failed to file tax returns in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Hill, 37, claimed that threats to her family were the reason she did not file the returns. Her attorney had said at the time that she would pay restitution by the time of her sentencing, but it turns out she has paid only $50,000 of a total of $554,000. It is in dispute if the former Fugee owes more or less than $1 million, counting civil penalties and interest. If she owes more than $1 million, as the prosecution alleges, she faces a jail sentence of up to 36 months, rather than maximum sentence of 30 months if the figure is less than $1 million. During her Monday court appearance, the singer, who became a solo star with her 1998 album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," was scolded by the judge for not paying the bill and relying too much on a recording contract. "This is not someone who stands before the court penniless," said U.S. Magistrate Judge Madeline Cox Arleo. "This is a criminal matter. Actions speak louder than words, and there has been no effort here to pay these taxes." Hill appeared in court but said nothing. The sentencing was rescheduled for May 6. Her attorney, Nathan Hochman, said he would seek a sentence of probation sentence for the mother of six and planned to have her sign off on a loan against two properties so she could pay the remainder of the restitution.

Lauryn Hill sued for eviction by New Jersey landlord

This week has been quite eventful for Lauryn Hill. In addition to making claims as to why she stopped paying taxes, the Grammy Award-winner is also reportedly being sued by her landlord for eviction.  Hill’s South Orange, NJ landlord has filed an eviction lawsuit in response to the singer failing to pay rent last month. The documents revealed that Hill has been renting the mansion since 2009.

Vacation Reboot Delayed

Warner Bros. Pictures has reportedly put its plans to reboot the "National Lampoon's Vacation" franchise on indefinite hold. The story was set to follow the misadventures of the now-adult Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms), who, along with his own family, heads off on a vacation trip to Walley World. Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley penned the script and will direct. The delay is said to be due to creative differences over the film's MPAA rating - some want a PG-13, others an R. All of the talent currently attached to the project remain that way at present.

Poppy Montgomery Welcomes Daughter Violet Grace

Poppy Montgomery‘s pregnancy has come up roses — and it’s a girl! The Unforgettable star and her boyfriend, Microsoft executive Shawn Sanford, welcomed their first child together on Monday, April 22, her rep confirmed. Daughter Violet Grace Devereux Sanford arrived at 7:57 a.m., weighing in at 6 lbs., 12 oz. and measuring 19.5 inches long. She joins big brother Jackson, 5, Montgomery’s son from a previous relationship.

Untitled Chris Rock Comedy

Rosario Dawson is in talks to play the female lead opposite Chris Rock in an untitled showbiz themed comedy that Rock penned and will direct.

Transcendence

Cole Hauser has joined the cast of Wally Pfister's sci-fi thriller "Transcendence" at Alcon Entertainment. Paul Bettany, Morgan Freeman, Rebecca Hall, Kate Mara and Cillian Murphy also star. Johnny Depp stars as a man who creates a computer that develops a malevolent awareness. Hauser will play a military officer. 

Mania Days

"Christine Lahti join Katie Holmes in Paul Dalio's indie drama "Mania Days". Lahti will play the mother of Holmes’s character in the Spike Lee produced feature.

Million Dollar Arm

"The Daily Show" regular Aasif Mandvi will join Jon Hamm in Craig Gillespie's "Million Dollar Arm" at Disney Pictures. Shooting begins in May in India and Atlanta. Tom McCarthy ("The Visitor") pens the script involving the true story of struggling sports agent JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm) and his partner Aash Shah (Mandvi). The pair launch an American Idol-like reality show designed to find the first major league baseball player from cricket-crazy India. 

Fury

Shia LaBeouf is in talks to join Brad Pitt in David Ayer's WW2 tank movie "Fury" at Sony Pictures. Shooting begins in September. Set in the waning days of the war, the story revolves around the five-man crew of an American tank named Fury that runs across a desperate German division. 

Townies

Craig Roberts ("Submarine," "Being Human") has joined the cast of Nicholas Stoller’s currently filming "Townies". Seth Rogen plays a suburban family man living next to a rowdy fraternity with Zac Efron as the frat's leader. Dave Franco and Christopher Mintz-Plasse also star.