Sheen goes into rehab; CBS puts sitcom on hiatus

Charlie Sheen has gone into rehab. The "Two and a Half Men" star's publicist released the following statement.  "Charlie Sheen has voluntarily entered an undisclosed rehabilitation center today.  He is most grateful to all who have expressed their concern. Mr. Sheen asks that his privacy be respected at this time and that no additional informational will be provided." CBS announced that the hit sitcom has gone on a production hiatus. "We are profoundly concerned for his health and well-being, and support his decision, said CBS, Warner Bros. Television and executive producer Chuck Lorre in a joint statement.

'Tudors' Henry Cavill will play new 'Superman'

"Tudors" regular Henry Cavill has been chosen as the next man of steel, playing the dual roles of Superman and his mortal alter-ego Clark Kent in the upcoming Warner/Legendary co-production of "Superman." The British actor is best known for playing Henry VIII in Showtime's acclaimed period-drama series "The Tudors," but already seemed poised for a feature-film breakout with a starring role in Summit's upcoming action film "The Cold Light of Day," which also features Bruce Willis and Sigourney Weaver. He's also set to star in Relativity's fantasy-drama "Immortals" alongside Mickey Rourke later this year.

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova NOT Expecting First Child
Despite recent reports that Enrique and his longtime love Anna Kournikova are expecting their baby, his rep says the rumor is "so not true." There was a rumor that Enrique and Anna invited some friends over to their Miami home and told them they were expecting. The "insider" from the party must have had too much wine because the entire story is fabricated.

 

Moviegoers were in the mood for mayhem this weekend

The power of Anthony Hopkins playing a priest compelled just enough moviegoers to make Warner's "The Rite" the No. 1 film at the domestic box office, grossing an estimated $15 million this weekend.

Here's a look a the weekend's top 5:

"The Rite" $15 million
"No Strings Attached" $13.7 million
'The Mechanic" $11.5 million
'The Green Hornet" $11.5 million
'The King's Speech"  $11.1 million

'Like Crazy' takes Sundance grand jury prize

 film about young lovers in a long-distance relationship called "Like Crazy" was awarded the grand jury prize for a U.S. drama at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Its star, Felicity Jones, also received a special jury prize for acting in the movie.  America Ferrera presented the acting award to Jones, who was not in attendance at the Saturday night ceremony, saying "the 2011 Sundance Film Festival will go down as the year of the actress." Peter D. Richardson's film "How to Die in Oregon" won the grand jury U.S. documentary prize. It follows terminally ill patients living in Oregon, the first state to legalize physician-assisted suicide.


Jamie Pressly Files for Divorce
It's safe to say Jamie Pressly's year has gotten off to a pretty crappy start. Just weeks after getting a DUI and finding out she owes $600K to Uncle Sam, she's filing for divorce from her husband Simran Singh. Jamie and Simran have only been married for a year. In court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on January 21, she cites irreconcilable differences as the cause for the collapse of her marriage which she claims ended on December 27.


Chris Brown completes domestic violence program
Chris Brown has completed a domestic violence counseling program required as part of the singer's guilty plea to assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna nearly two years ago. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg congratulated the 21-year-old R&B performer for finishing the yearlong program. As a result of completing the required counseling, Brown will no longer have to appear in court every three months for progress report hearings. Brown is serving five years of probation after pleading guilty last year to assaulting pop star Rihanna in a rented sports car after a pre-Grammy Awards party.

Bruno Mars to plead guilty to cocaine possession

Pop singer Bruno Mars will plead guilty to a charge of possessing cocaine in Las Vegas last September and receive probation, among other sentencing requirements. Clark County District Attorney David Roger told the Las Vegas Review Journal that Mars will be sentenced to a year of probation, pay a $2,000 fine, perform 200 hours of community service and attend drug counseling. Mars, 25, rose to the top of the pop charts in 2010 with "Nothin' on You," his collaboration with rapper B.o.B. He co-wrote Travie McCoy's "Billionaire" and collaborated with Cee-Lo Green on Grammy-nominated song "F*ck You" before scoring a solo hit with the ballad "Just the Way You Are." More recently his "Grenade" has been topping music charts.

Sir Peter Jackson 'doing well' after surgery

"Lord of the Rings" director Sir Peter Jackson is in stable condition in the intensive care unit of Wellington Hospital after surgery for a perforated ulcer. Publicist Melissa Booth said Monday that Jackson was "doing well" but would be in the hospital for at least a few more days. She said doctors expect Jackson to make a full recovery. Jackson was admitted to Wellington Hospital last Wednesday after complaining of acute stomach pains. His illness has delayed the start of filming of "The Hobbit," the two-part prequel to his Academy Award-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy. Production of "The Hobbit" had previously been troubled by financial issues and the departure of its initial director Guillermo del Toro.


TV NEWS
Madonna is planning to hit the road for a new tour this year  and she's taking the cast of "Glee" with her. The pop superstar has performed for fans tirelessly over the last decade, staging four huge global tours since 2001. Her last trek, the Sticky + Sweet Tour in 2008 and 2009, became the highest grossing roadshow by a solo artist in history, pulling in $408 million. The Material Girl is preparing to take a new show on the road later this year  and she wants the stars of TV musical phenomenon "Glee" to perform with her.


The Black Eyed Peas are performing the halftime show, and Christina Aguilera is doing the national anthem, but now two more acts have been added to the lineup. Glee’s Lea Michele announced that she would be singing “America the Beautiful,” while Maroon 5 will be a part of the pregame show. Keith Urban is also performing prior to the show.


SAG AWARD PICTS AND WINNERS:
Best Actor in a Drama Series: Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire

Best Actress in a Drama Series: Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife

Outstanding Ensemble in Drama Series: Boardwalk Empire

Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role: Melissa Leo, The Fighter

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Betty White, Hot in Cleveland

Best Ensamble in Comedy: Modern Family

Outstanding Actor in TV Movie or Miniseries: Al Pacino, You Don't Know Jack

Outstanding Actress in TV Movie or Miniseries: Claire Danes, Temple Grandin

Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale, The Fighter

Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman, The Black Swan

Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth, The King's Speech

Outstanding Ensamble in a Drama: The King's Speech

Actor Charlie Sheen Rushed to the Hospital
Charlie Sheen was rushed to the hospital early in the morning with severe abdominal pains following a wild party at his home. The party consisted of a 36 hr binder of drinking, coke and call girls. His mom and dad (actor Martin Sheen) rushed to be by his side. So did his ex-wife Deneise Richards. Currently his condition is listed as serious. His lawyer says he has heard the rumors and Charlie Sheen is not dead. ok the rumor is he had an overdose, but now they are claiming hernia. An insider in the Sheen camp said the actor may undergo surgery on Friday for a hernia. If so, the Warner Brothers executive said, it’s unclear if Sheen will be in shape to return to the scheduled shoot of the show on Tuesday. But the executive said that didn’t matter.“The show is secondary,” he said. “What’s important is Charlie Sheen getting healthy.” “Many people are trying to get him help -- his parents, his friends, us, CBS,” said the executive. “All we’re focused on today and since Christmas is Charlie’s health.... smh, whatever, he will probably have to flatline a few times to finally go back to rehab.


Trial Date Set for Bishop Eddie Long Case
A judge has set a date of July 11th as a trial date if mediation does not work. Both parties are required to try mediation, to begin the end of this month. Bishop Eddie Long, leader of New Birth Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, is accused of sexual coercion of four male church members when they were teenagers... he claims he won't settle, we will have to wait and see???


Judge Grants Kelsey a Divorce
Kelsey has been trying to get a quickie divorce from Camille so he can marry his new love, fiancé Kayte Walsh next month. They're currently finalizing the details of their divorce. Camille’s lawyer, Neal Hersh said: "There is no question that Kelsey plans to remarry immediately. She shouldn't have to go into her pocketbook to fight for the estate when you know there is going to be a remarriage...with Ms. Grammer number next." Kelsey's attorney, Lance Spiegel, claimed Camille’s petition was "just delay for delay's sake." the main question is how much did Kelsey give up to Camille for the quickie divorce so he can have a quickie marriage to his once knocked up mistress... figures are between $30 and $50 mil.

Mayo suspended 10 games for drug test

The NBA has suspended guard O.J. Mayo 10 games without pay for violating the league and union's anti-drug program with a positive test. The league announced the suspension Thursday for Mayo's positive test for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Mayo's suspension will start Friday night when the Grizzlies visit Philadelphia, and he will be able to return Feb. 15 also against the 76ers in Memphis. Mayo said in a statement released by the team that he is extremely disappointed he will miss 10 games as the Grizzlies are making a push for the playoffs. He blamed an over the counter supplement that he didn't know was banned by the NBA for the positive test. ''It was an honest mistake, but I take full responsibility for my actions,'' Mayo said in the statement released by the team. I apologize to my fans, teammates and the Grizzlies organization for regrettably not doing the necessary research about what supplements I can put in my body.'' Mayo was the No. 3 pick overall in 2008 after only one season at USC, and Minnesota swapped him draft night deal to the Grizzlies for Kevin Love. Mayo was runner-up to Chicago's Derrick Rose for rookie of the year.


Father of Padma Lakshmi's Child Seeks Greater Custody
Adam Dell, the father of Lakshmi's 11-month-old daughter Krishna Thea, having long been unhappy with the custody arrangement hammered out last spring, has now filed court papers in Manhattan seeking more time with Krishna. "Adam wanted to avoid going to court, but it was so frustrating trying to find a co-parenting agreement [that] he had to take this action," a source close to Dell says. "He's seeking sole custody of his daughter – but he's hoping for a shared custody agreement." The source adds that in New York, courts are not authorized to grant joint custody, which is why Dell has filed for sole custody. Custody arrangements have been a source of tension between Lakshmi and Dell ever since Krishna's arrival last February. Dell, a venture capitalist who was finally revealed as Krishna's father in March, has been said to want more involvement with his daughter all along. According to the source, Dell now gets to see Krishna for seven hours a week. "He's allowed nine visits a month and no longer than three and half hours," the source says, adding that scheduling visitation is sometimes difficult as Lakshmi travels often for work. Lakshmi, 40, who is said to want nothing to do with Dell beyond his role as Krishna's biological father, has been forced to fend off accusations that she is not giving Dell the access to Krishna that he wants. "Ms. Lakshmi believes that family matters should be kept private," reads a statement released by her rep. "She asks that those who join her in wanting the best for her daughter do the same. Ms. Lakshmi's sole interest lies in preserving the privacy and welfare of her daughter and in working out and fair and amicable agreement out of the media's glare." But Dell's attorney says his client isn't interested in garnering attention. "Adam is not seeking publicity," his lawyer, Bill Zabel, of Manhattan law firm Schulte, Roth & Zabel, said. "He's a private person. There was no desire for publicity and Adam regrets that there is some – but [he] can't help it given that he was forced to go to court to assert his rights as a father."
 Taraji P. Henson shows no hint of shyness as she strikes a sexy – and totally naked – pose for a new ad campaign. The actress, 40, shows off a toned physique and a sultry stare for PETA's "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" campaign. "I don't think a living being should suffer for the sake of fashion, period," Henson says. "End of story." Henson's campaign will debut at PETA's New York Fashion Week Bash on Feb. 10, and the ad will also appear on a billboard in L.A.

Jeff Fisher out as Titans coach

Jeff Fisher is out as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans, the team announced Thursday on Twitter. But the NFL’s longest-tenured head coach will leave the franchise with a pricey parting gift. Fisher will receive $8 million as part of his settlement to walk away from the Titans after 16 full seasons — the majority of what was due in the final year of his contract. Fisher was to receive $5.6 million in salary for 2011 with a $4 million bonus. The move is expected to be announced as a mutual parting of ways. The Titans said a news conference will be held either later Thursday night or Friday to discuss the Titans' first coaching change since the franchise relocated to Tennessee from Houston in 1997.  The decision to walk away from Tennessee was in Fisher’s best interest — allowing him to avoid a 2011 season as a lame-duck coach without the full support of ownership. Fisher, 52, was high on the wish lists of both the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos, two franchises that desperately wanted a high-profile head coach to salvage their team’s fortunes. Instead, he chose to remain with the Titans despite the tumultuous situation that developed throughout the 2010 season because of an ongoing rift between the head coach and volatile quarterback Vince Young.


TV NEWS
Ferrell will play a visiting branch manager over an arc of several episodes. NBC announced the casting with the promise that Ferrell's character will be "just as inappropriate" as Steve Carell's Michael Scott. Carell's farewell is expected four episodes before the season finale of "The Office." In preparation of his exit, NBC is bringing in high-profile guests, including "The Office" creator Ricky Gervais, reprising his role as David Brent.


The CW Network is pulling Supernatural and Smallville from their lineup Friday night.


Ryan Eggold and Lori Loughlin will not return next season. The actors' contracts were not renewed because there will be less emphasis on teachers and parents in the fourth season, as most of the group will start college. Loughlin's and Eggold's characters — mom Deb Wilson and West Bev teacher Ryan Matthews — recently began a romance on the CW drama.

Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins says he hopes to play legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock on screen and has been attached to such a project for four years. The 73-year-old actor says Hitchcock was "a very interesting man, very strange guy, very dark man." Hopkins says that 50 years ago he saw a film about the making of "Psycho" that stuck with him as "the most frightening film I have ever seen." Hopkins says he's hopeful that the project comes to fruition, adding that, in Hollywood today, "you just turn it over and go with whatever happens if you are lucky."

Sarah Michelle Gellar fans will be seeing double when the actress returns to TV this year: She has signed up to play twins in an edgy new show. The former "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" star has stepped out of the spotlight over the last few years, taking a break to look after her daughter, Charlotte -- her first child with husband Freddie Prinze, Jr. -- who was born in 2009. Gellar is now set to make her small screen return in her first major TV role since her time on the vampire show ended in 2003. She will take on two roles in the new thriller "The Ringer," playing estranged twins with very different personalities.

Joan Rivers Calls Michelle Obama 'Blackie O'

Comedienne Joan Rivers revealed she once ditched a joke about First Lady Michelle Obama from her stand-up routine - because she feared she'd be accused of racism. Recalling the wisecrack to shock Jock Howard Stern, the comedy legend said: "We used to have Jackie O now we have Blackie O!" ...umm not cool and not funny.

Dallas faces stripper shortage
Game tickets and parking spaces are not the only things in short supply in Dallas ahead of Super Bowl XLV. Dallas-area strip clubs, expecting a boom in lusting patrons, are scrambling for exotic dancers to meet the expected onslaught.  Showtime Cabaret’s John Walsh said his establishment is looking for an additional 100 to 120 lap dancers for the big football weekend. One advertisement says, “We Want You!! Ladies, are you coming to [Dallas-Fort Worth] for the big game week? Want a safe, clean club to make the big $$$ in?” Walsh said the 60 or so Dallas-area strip clubs will require approximately 10,000 strippers combined. Officials from Arlington, Tex., home to Cowboys Stadium where the game will be played, said they expect 300,000 visitors for Super Bowl weekend... ok i have tuition to pay off, whose with me, lol

Penelope Cruz & Javier Bardem Welcome a Son

It's a boy!  First a surprise Oscar nomination then a baby?Javier Bardem and his wife Penelope Cruz certainly had a Biutiful day!  Penelope gave birth at Cedars Sinai Hospital in L.A. 

It's a Girl for No Doubt's Tony Kanal

It's a girl for No Doubt's Tony Kanal and Erin Lokitz, who welcomed daughter Coco Reese Lakshmi Kanal. The couple confirmed in a statement posted on the band's Web site. "Welcome to the world our gorgeous daughter," the bassist, 40, and his longtime girlfriend wrote. "Mom, Dad and Baby are happy and in love." 

Baby for Enrique and Anna?

Word on the street is that Enrique Iglesiasand Anna Kournikova have caught the Hollywood baby fever, and are expecting their first child together. The couple have been together six years. this is only a rumor, but seriously folks what is really going on, this is like the 28th pregnancy/birth i have reported in the last 3 wks! 

 

Mike Tyson Welcomes a Son

Mike Tyson – the boxer and wife Lakiha Spicer Tyson welcomed a new son. Morocco Elijah Tyson arrived Jan. 25 in Henderson, Nev., weighing in at 8 lbs., 13 oz., and measuring 19 inches in length. 

 

Jimmy Buffett Hospitalized After Concert Fall

Jimmy Buffett made a frightening, unexpected exit from the stage during a concert in Sydney. As horrified fans looked on, the entertainer, 64, took a nasty tumble off the front of the stage, then was taken to a hospital with a head injury. "The doctors say he is doing well and will be released tomorrow," his rep said in a statement. "More info as we get it, and thank you for all of your well-wishes!" Before the accident, the singer's "Welcome to Fin Land" tour was scheduled to continue on Saturday in New Zealand, and resume in the States this April. 

Rapper Nas Owes $6 Million in Unpaid Taxes

Rapper Nas is the latest celeb being hunted down by the IRS. And get this, he owes over $6 million in unpaid taxes. He reportedly has three outstanding liens against him, one from October 2009 for $2,584,236, another from February 2010 for $3,365,671 while the latest one for $514,298 was filed earlier this month. Nas also owes $3,860 in fees on his New York City apartment. He still owes his ex wife Kelis $300,000. And also owes her $52,989.22  for outstanding mortgage fees. Nas was also ordered to pay Kelis $50,000 a month in spousal and child support but because of his money problems a judge recently slashed it to $25,000 because of his money problems.

'Glee' Creator Lashes Out at Kings of Leon, Slash

The "Glee" creator says that rock band Kings of Leon are "self-centered a--holes" for rejecting the show's request to use their hit "Use Somebody." He's also mad at Slash, who isn't much of a "Glee" fan. "F--- you, Kings of Leon,” Murphy said. “They’re self-centered assholes, and they missed the big picture. They missed that a 7-year-old kid can see someone close to their age singing a Kings of Leon song, which will maybe make them want to join a glee club or pick up a musical instrument. It’s like, OK, hate on arts education. You can make fun of 'Glee' all you want, but at its heart, what we really do is turn kids on to music.”  Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill said: “This whole 'Glee' thing is a shock to us. It’s gotten out of hand. At the time of the request, we hadn’t even seen the show. It came at the end of that record cycle, and we were over promoting [“Use Somebody”]. This was never meant as a slap in the face to 'Glee' or to music education or to fans of the show. We’re not sure where the anger is coming from. We just said no to a license for a TV show, which we do a lot.” Just when it was looking like one of those one-way feuds where one side has no idea why it's being criticized, drummer Nathan Followill added this on Twitter: "Dear Ryan Murphy, let it go. See a therapist, get a manicure, buy a new bra. Zip your lip and focus on educating 7yr olds how to say f---  "Slash said he's rejected requests from "Glee," adding, "I draw the line at 'Glee.' 'Glee' is worse than 'Grease' and 'Grease' is bad enough." Murphy's reply: “Usually I find that people who make those comments, their careers are over; they’re uneducated and quite stupid

TV NEWS

Word on the street is that Alec Baldwin is being considered to take over for Keith Olbermann on MSNBC. As you know, Olbermann was fired from the network last week. Now rumor has it Baldwin is in talks to get his own political talk show. “He’s already part of the NBC family, has a huge fanbase and is very respected for his long-term passions for politics,” a source claimed. We will see.

Musician-actor Sean "Diddy" Combs will guest star on an upcoming episode of "Hawaii Five-O." He will play NYPD Detective Reggie Williams, who arrives in Honolulu on the hunt for the men who committed a crime against his family. Several of Combs' hit songs will be featured on the episode, slated to air this spring. Combs' other acting credits include "Monster's Ball" and an Emmy-nominated performance in "A Raisin in the Sun." Hawaii Five-O airs Wednesdays on CBS.

Troy Aikman and Wife Split

Former Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Troy Aikman has separated from his wife. "This has been a difficult decision for Rhonda and me, but after 10 years of marriage we have decided to separate," Aikman says. "We remain deeply committed to our children and respectfully ask that you honor our family’s privacy during this period of adjustment." Aikman, a Fox football analyst, and Rhonda were married in 2000, according to the report, and shared a home together in the Dallas area. Rhonda has a daughter from a previous marriage and the Aikmans have two other daughters. this is like the 12th divorce i have reported in the last couple of wks.