Phoebe Snow, who sang 1975 hit 'Poetry Man,' dies

Phoebe Snow, a bluesy singer, guitarist and songwriter who had a defining hit of the 1970s with "Poetry Man," but then largely dropped out of the spotlight to care for her disabled daughter, has died. Snow, who was nominated for best new artist at the 1975 Grammys, died in Edison, N.J., from complications of a brain hemorrhage she suffered in January 2010, said Rick Miramontez, her longtime friend and public-relations representative. Snow's manager, Sue Cameron, said the singer endured bouts of blood clots, pneumonia and congestive heart failure since her stroke. She also sang the theme for NBC's "A Different World" and the jingle "Celebrate the Moments of Your Life" for General Foods International Coffees. She also sang at radio host Howard Stern's wedding to Beth Ostrosky in 2008 and for President Bill Clinton, who asked her to perform at Camp David during his presidency.

Grammys producer John Cossette dies at 54

John Cossette, the longtime executive producer of the Grammy Awards, has died at age 54. The Recording Academy and Cossette's wife, Rita, confirmed his death in a statement but did not elaborate. She said the family appreciated "everyone's love and support, and further details regarding funeral arrangements will be forthcoming in the next few days." Cossette, the son of Grammy telecast founding producer Pierre Cossette, worked on the Grammys broadcast for more than 20 years. His other credits included the Latin Grammys, BET Awards and BET Hip Hop Awards. Cossette's theatrical work included the musical "Million Dollar Quartet" about the 1956 meeting of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis at Sun Studios, which is currently on Broadway. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

X-Ray Spex singer Poly Styrene dies at 53

Poly Styrene, the braces-wearing singer who belted out "Oh Bondage, Up Yours!" with the band X-Ray Spex, has died at the age of 53. Styrene, whose real name was Marianne Elliott-Said, had been suffering from cancer.  X-Ray Spex released just one album, 1978's "Germ Free Adolescents." But its aggressively catchy single "Oh Bondage, Up Yours!" became an enduring punk anthem.  She is survived by her daughter, Celeste Bell-Dos Santos, who fronts the band Debutant Disco.


Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Engaged
Eight months after they started dating, Jay Cutler and reality TV personality Kristin Cavallari are engaged to be married. The Chicago Bearsquarterback proposed to the former star of "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" during a weekend trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The ring is reportedly 5.2 carats.

Ian Ziering Welcomes a Baby Girl

It's a girl for Ian Ziering! The actor's wife Erin delivered daughter Mia Loren Ziering in Los Angeles. Weighing in at 7 lbs., 6 oz., the baby girl's name begins with 'M' in honor of Ian's late mother Micki. he couple, who wed in May 2010, announced the pregnancy in October.

 

Haynesworth accused of sexual abuse

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth was charged Tuesday with misdemeanor sexual abuse for allegedly fondling the breast of his server in a hotel restaurant in Washington. A grand jury returned an indictment formally charging Haynesworth over the alleged incident at a downtown Washington hotel in the early hours of Feb. 13. If convicted, the 29-year-old two-time All-Pro faces up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. According to the U.S. attorney's office, the government's evidence shows Haynesworth slid a credit card down the front of the server's dress and fondled her breast.

Johnny Depp set for '21 Jump Street' movie cameo

It's official: Johnny Depp is paying a visit to "21 Jump Street." A rep for the actor confirms that Depp will have a cameo in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of the former FOX series, which Depp starred in from 1987 to 1990. The adaptation, which will star Channing Tatum, Dave Franco and Jonah Hill (who co-wrote the script with "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World scribe Michael Bacall) is currently filming for a March 16, 2012, release. The original series focused on a squad of police officers whose youthful appearances allowed them to infiltrate high schools and colleges in order to fight crime.
 
 

Lindsay Lohan still doing Gotti movie, says film's spokesman

Producers behind Lindsay Lohan's new movie say the actress is still with the project, despite a looming 120-day jail sentence. The "Mean Girls" star recently signed a two-picture agreement with Fiore Films, with her first role starring alongside John Travolta in upcoming mobster movie "Gotti: Three Generations."  He says, "She is still in the film, provided she can fulfill her obligations. She has been cast in this role. She still has the role, and we're very excited about her being in the movie. We're not going to speculate on 'What if this happens? What if that happens?' We're dealing with a few unknowns. Once we start understanding exactly what the situation is, that's when we can start making some decisions." Lohan's role as the wife of John Gotti Jr. was thrown into doubt last week when she was sentenced to 120 days behind bars for violating her probation stemming from a 2007 DUI charge. She is currently free on bail as she appeals the sentence, which was handed to her after she was accused of stealing a necklace from a California jewelry store.

  

Maroon 5 and Train Tour
Maroon 5 and TRAIN have announced plans for a full-scale North American summer tour that kicks off on July 22nd.  The tour will include 40 stops before wrapping in Houston, TX in September. Tickets for select dates on their 2011 North American tour will start to go on sale to the public Friday, April 29th. Gavin DeGraw is confirmed as the opening act on the tour's first leg with Matt Nathanson is set to join the outing as the show opener on the second leg starting on August 28th.   

 
TV NEWS
Katie Couri announced her exit from "CBS Evening News" after five years behind the anchor desk, confirming to People what media watchers have expected for months. "I'm really proud of the talented team on the 'CBS Evening News' and the award-winning work we've been able to do in the past five years in addition to the reporting I've done for '60 Minutes' and 'CBS Sunday Morning.' In making the decision to move on, I know the 'Evening News' will be in great hands, but I am excited about the future." Couric, who became the first female solo nightly news anchor when she took over "Evening News" on September 5, 2006, did not say what she will do next, but her plans are likely to include a syndicated daytime talk show. "I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling," she said, adding that other details are "still being discussed."
 
 

The CW has extended early pickups to The Vampire Diaries, Gossip Girl,  90210,Supernatural and America’s Next Top Model. No word on the fate of bubble shows Nikita, One Tree Hilland Hellcats.

Same name, different channel: Countdown With Keith Olbermann, the former MSNBC host’s new nightly news show, will debut Monday, June 20 at 8/7c, on Current TV.


Ron Livingston (Band of Brothers) is set to costar in HBO’s John McCain-centric original movie Game Change.

E! announced on Tuesday that a new reality series revolving around rapper-actor Ice-T and his wife Nicole "Coco" Austin, "Ice Loves Coco," will premiere on June 12 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. The eight-episode series will take viewers "behind the hype and conjecture" surrounding the couple's 10-year marriage, as Austin seeks to make a name for herself.

  

Six-time Emmy winner Anthony Geary gets yet another moment to shine on ABC’s General Hospitalthis Thursday, when the family and friends of his alter-ego Luke Spencer stage an intervention over his excessive drinking. 


The fans suggested Fran Drescher. They got Dan McKeague. The 36-year-old Minnesotan is the new Aflac duck, replacing Gilbert Gottfried who was fired for making tasteless jokes about the tsunami in Japan, where the insurance company does business. And while McKeague, a father of three who works as a sales manager with some voice acting experience, is not well known, he certainly has the pipes to pull off the trademark "Aflaaaaaac!" squawk,
  

NBC’s Law & Order: LA is planning another controversial “ripped from the headlines” episode, this time fictionalizing the horrific shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

  
Survivor's" Boston Rob Mariano and Dennis Anderson (creator of the famous monster truck, Gravedigger) have a new show on the History Channel called, "Around The World in 80 Ways"> The two will circumnavigate the globe using 80 different modes of transportation without repeating a single vehicle. The travel modes will include a blimp, a fighter jet, an ostrich, a canoe, a chariot and sometimes they'll have to build their own vehicles. Boston Rob will be the third "Survivor" alum to have a show on the History Channel. Colby Donaldson, runner-up on "Survivor:


Sarah Shahi Rips into Paris Hilton
This weekend Fairly Legal star Sarah Shahi took to Twitter after a run-in with Paris Hilton. “Worst driver ever,” tweeted Shahi after her road run-in with Hilton. “Almost hit me, then ran a stop sign. what if there was a kid around that corner, you dumb b*tch.” 
  

The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is almost upon us. Here's a list of the TV coverage choices....Friday, April 29th, all times Eastern:
TLC begins wedding programming at 3:30am
NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, CNN and E! begin their live coverage at 4am
BBC America will air live, uninterrupted coverage starting at 3am

BBC America will also stream the wedding live beginning at 5:45am at bbc.com/royalwedding.

* Between 3:15 a.m. and 4:45 a.m.: The general congregation will arrive at the Great North Door of Westminster Abbey

* From 4:50 a.m.: Governors-general and prime ministers of realm countries, the diplomatic corps and other distinguished guests arrive at the Abbey.

* 5:10 a.m.: The bridegroom and best man Prince Harry leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:15 a.m.

* 5:20 a.m.: Members of foreign royal families arrive at the Abbey from Buckingham Palace.

* 5:20 a.m.: Carole Middleton and son James leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:27 a.m.

* 5:25 a.m.: Members of the Royal Family (except those listed below) leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:30 a.m.

* 5:35 a.m.: The following members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:40 a.m.:
  
* The Duke of York 
* Princess Beatrice of York 
* Princess Eugenie of York 
* The Earl and Countess of Wessex 
* The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence

* 5:38 a.m.: The Prince of Wales (Charles) and Duchess of Cornwall (Camilla) leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:42 a.m.

* 5:40 a.m.: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:45 a.m.

* 5:48 a.m.: The bridesmaids and pages leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey. They arrive at the Abbey at 5:55 a.m.

* 5:51 a.m.: Kate Middleton, accompanied by her father, Michael, leaves the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey.

* 6:00 a.m.: The marriage service begins. It will be relayed by loudspeakers along the route.

* 7:15 a.m.: The carriage procession of the bride and groom with a captain's escort of the Household Cavalry, followed by the Queen's procession with a sovereign's escort of the Household Cavalry, leaves Westminster Abbey for Buckingham Palace.

* 7:30 a.m.: The bride's carriage procession arrives at Buckingham Palace.

* 7:40 a.m.: Members of the Royal Family and members of foreign royal families arrive at Buckingham Palace.

* From 7:40 a.m.: Other guests for the reception arrive at Buckingham Palace.

* 8:25 a.m.: The Queen and the bride and groom, together with their families, appear on the balcony.