Milwaukee Judge Dismisses Montel Williams’ Drug Citation
A Milwaukee County judge has dismissed a citation against former talk show host Montel Williams for possessing drug paraphernalia. Sheriff’s deputies found a pipe commonly used for marijuana on Williams during a security check at the Milwaukee airport in January. Williams paid the $484 citation but he disputed the ticket. A judge dismissed the case Tuesday at the district attorney’s request. The pipe tested negative for marijuana. Williams told the newspaper he is thankful that he can put the episode behind him. He says he uses marijuana legally to relieve the chronic pain caused by multiple sclerosis. Williams visits Wisconsin to participate in experimental treatment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.


Peyton Manning, Wife Welcome Twins
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has a new job, but it doesn’t involve throwing footballs — at least not yet. A spokesman for the Marion County Health Department says Manning and wife Ashley are the parents of twins. Spokesman John Althardt says birth certificates filed April 8 show Mosley Thompson Manning and brother Marshall Williams Manning were born March 31 in Indianapolis. The births came 10 days after Manning became an uncle. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and wife Abby became parents of a daughter on March 21.

Alleged DJ Megatron Killers Plead Not Guilty

Though police claim that they initially confessed to the crime, the two Staten Island men arrested in connection with the shooting death of radio and TV personality DJ Megatron have reportedly pleaded not guilty. On Wednesday (April 7), Richard Cromwell, 20, and William Williams, 21, were arrested on charges of possession of a weapon, robbery and murder, after Megatron, born Corey McGriff, was shot and killed in Staten Island on Sunday (March 27). The 32-year old DJ and father of three was reportedly on an early morning run, when he was accosted by his young killers. Cromwell and Williams appeared in court last week, where prosecutors accused them of stalking and murdering Megatron, citing surveillance footage of the crime. Despite police claims that they gave full confessions during their interrogations, it is now being reported that Williams and Cromwell have now pleaded not guilty to the crimes. The two are due back in court on April 19.

 

 

John Travolta to depict mob boss John Gotti

John Travolta will portray notorious New York organized crime boss, the late John Gotti, in a new mob movie that may also feature troubled actress Lindsay Lohan, producers said. "Gotti: Three Generations," will also co-star actor Joe Pesci as Gotti's close friend Angelo Ruggiero. Lohan is "in talks" to be cast in the film, producer Marc Fiore told a news conference attended by Lohan. The independently-financed film will tell the story of Gotti, the infamous American mobster who became boss of the Gambino crime family and the relationship with his family and son, John Gotti Jr., who himself rose to head the Gambinos and sold the rights to his life story for the film. "This is probably the most interesting, untold story in this country, and what a character to approach and understand," Travolta, 57, told a news conference. Fiore did not say what role Lohan was in talks to play, but media reports have said she is being considered for the role of Gotti Snr.'s daughter Victoria Gotti.

Michael Douglas' ex revives NYC bid for movie cash

The clash between Michael Douglas and his ex-wife over his "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" earnings is back for another, nastier run in a New York court. Lawyers for both sides traded barbs Tuesday over Diandra Douglas' continuing efforts to get half the Academy Award-winning actor's take from the 2010 movie. A New York judge threw out her lawsuit in November, saying the dispute belonged in California, where the couple divorced in 2000 after 23 years together. Her lawyers asked the judge Tuesday to reconsider. With Diandra Douglas looking on, the actor's lawyer noted his recent fight with throat cancer and said his ex "should be ashamed of herself" for seeking more money when she's gotten more than $51 million from him in the divorce and her stake in some earnings afterward. Her lawyers, meanwhile, mentioned his recent purchase of a $5 million-plus home near New York and his children's private schools.







Jennifer Lopez is one of the most fabulous looking moms in Hollywood. She has great style, great hair and a gorgeous smile--so it comes as no surprise that People magazine named her the most beautiful person of 2011. Zac Efron, Reese Witherspoopn, Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore, Katie Holmes, Jennifer Hudson, Kellan Lutz, Eva Longoria, Ryan Reynolds and more are also in the issue, on stands Friday.








Britt arrested on three charges
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt was arrested on three charges Tuesday afternoon after a car chase in his hometown of Bayonne, N.J. A Bayonne police spokesman said that Britt was charged with eluding a police officer, lying to an officer/hindering apprehension and obstructing governmental function. Eluding an officer is a third-degree felony; the other two charges are misdemeanors. A passenger in the vehicle with Britt also faces three criminal charges. Twenty-three-year-old Jerel Lord of Bayonne was charged with marijuana possession, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental function. Britt is the 10th player arrested since the NFL locked out its players on March 11. The Titans' inability to run an offseason workout program may explain why Britt was back in his hometown. According to a police report, the incident occurred at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday when Britt was clocked driving his blue Porsche at 71 mph in a 50-mph zone. When an officer attempted to enter the roadway to stop the vehicle, the Porsche accelerated and began weaving in and out of highway traffic. The Porsche then exited the highway and was spotted on a local street with Britt and Lord walking away from the vehicle. The officer ordered them to stop and began questioning Britt and Lord, both of whom denied being in the vehicle. At one point during the interview, Lord ran away on foot, but he was apprehended a block away by a pursuing officer.

Jury still undecided on Bonds verdict

Jurors in the Barry Bonds case remained mostly out of sight on day 3 of their deliberations. They never entered Judge Susan Illston's courtoom on the 19th floor of the Phillip Burton Federal Building, spending about six hours behind closed doors Tuesday without reaching a verdict. Except for a couple of quick breaks and a timeout for lunch, that was it. No questions for the judge. No readbacks of testimony. And no clues as to which way, if any, the eight women and four men who will decide the home-run king's fate are leaning.
With each passing hour Wednesday, speculation mounted as to whether the jury even will be able to reach a verdict on the four charges: three counts of making false statements to a grand jury in 2003 and one count of obstruction of justice. Following 25 witnesses who testified over the better part of three weeks, the jury must decide whether Bonds is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt on each count. He is charged with lying to the grand jury when he denied receiving steroids and human growth hormone from personal trainer Greg Anderson and when he said that he allowed only doctors to inject him.

Tom Hanks teams up with 'Matrix' directors for 'Cloud Atlas'

Tom Hanks is set to star in a new movie written and directed by the "Matrix" trilogy's Andy and Lana Wachowski. Tom Tykwer, the writer-director of "Perfume" and "Run Lola Run," will write and co-direct with the Wachowskis. "Cloud Atlas" is based on the best-selling novel by Davis Mitchell. According to a written statement released by Focus' PR firm, "Cloud Atlas" is "an epic story of humankind in which the actions and consequences of our lives impact one another throughout the past, present and future as one soul is shaped from a murderer into a savior and a single act of kindness ripples out for centuries to inspire a revolution." The story begins in the 1900s and moves into the future.

TV NEWS
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will tape with Oprah Winfrey on April 27 in Chicago. This will be Obama's second visit for the Chicago natives, since he is scheduled to be in his hometown on Thursday and Friday. Their appearance on "Oprah" is then set to air on May 2.


The news only gets better for fans who are anxiously awaiting the return of Jack Bauer: Uber-producer Brian Grazer recently tweeted that he’s on board for long-gestating 24 movie. 'Got off the phone Keifer yesterday and we are very excited about producing the 24 movie for next year,' he tweeted. Grazer’s involvement makes sense since Imagine Entertainment, the company he co-owns with Ron Howard, produced the long running action drama for Fox.



That “nasty” NCIS serial killer story just got a little prettier, with the addition of Life Unexpected star Kerr Smith. Smith is joining Gibbs and Co. on the CBS procedural for a two-episode, season-ending arc. The actor will play Lt. Jonas Cobb, a “confident former military man” with unique training that will help the gang identify the Port-to-Port killer.



South Park‘s 15th season premieres Wednesday, April 27 at 10/9c on Comedy Central.



Dot Marie Jones is taking a break from Glee‘s Beiste to guest star in Chelsea Handler’s new NBC pilot, Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea. Jones will play a lesbian inmate who befriends Handler (played by Laura Prepon) after she’s arrested for a D.U.I.



Gwyneth Paltrow returns as Holly Holliday in the next new episode, airing Tuesday, April 19.



Covert Affairs will welcome back Oded Fehr (The Mummy) for a Season 2 guest spot, Fehr returns in the season’s fourth episode as a cocky field agent who complicates a mission for Annie. Affairs returns to USA with new episodes on Tuesday, June 7 at 10/9c.


Oprah Winfrey’s last show, scheduled for May 25th, will score $1 million for each 30-second TV ad. While the prices for commercials are high for any hit TV show finale, media analyst Brad Adgate says this is a record for a daytime, non-sports broadcast.

Jay-Z, NJ Nets Fined $50K for Visit to Kentucky Wildcats

The University of Kentucky celebrated their Elite 8 victory in the recent NCAA tournament with a visit from Jay-Z that will now cost the mogul and his New Jersey Nets a $50,000 fine. Following the March 27 game at Newark's Prudential Center, Hov paid a visit to the Kentucky Wildcats' locker room where he congratulated players on their victory over the University of North Carolina. He also offered a few motivational words for their upcoming run in the Final Four series, but when photos and videos of the interaction surfaced, the NBA launched an investigation into Jay's visit. Due to his minority stake ownership in the New Jersey Nets, Mr. Carter's contact with amateur players was deemed a violation of rules. Two Wildcats team members -- Terrence Jones and Brandon Knight -- are potential lottery picks in the upcoming NBA draft. Although Jay-Z's visit to the locker room was reportedly not for recruitment purposes, NBA rules prohibit team owners from having unnecessary contact with the players until their official declare themselves for the NBA Draft.