Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver Split Up

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, an odd yet powerful couple if there ever was one, revealed Monday that they have separated after 25 years of marriage. "This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us," the duo said in a joint statement. "After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to this decision together. At this time, we are living apart while we work on the future of our relationship."  Shriver moved out of their Brentwood mansion a few weeks ago. "We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and the center of both of our lives," their statement continued. "We consider this a private matter and neither we nor any of our friends or family will have further comment. We ask for compassion and respect from the media and the public."

 

Whitney Houston in Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Treatment

The singer, 47, who has struggled with substance abuse in the past, has recently entered an out-patient treatment program. "Whitney Houston is currently in an out-patient rehab program for drug and alcohol treatment," her rep said in a statement. "Whitney voluntarily entered the program to support her long-standing recovery process." Houston initially entered rehab in 2004, telling ABC News interviewer Diane Sawyer at the time: "I partied a lot. Trust me: I partied my tail off." But, the singer also admitted, "You get to a point where you know the party's over." She then received treatment again in 2005, this time with the help of her mother, Cissy Houston.

John Walker Dies

John Walker, one of the founders of the '60s music group the Walker Brothers, died in his Los Angeles home after a battle with liver cancer. He was 67. A songwriter, vocalist and guitarist, Walker, along with Scott Engel and Gary Leeds, struck it big with such songs as "Make It Easy On Yourself," "Love Her," "My Ship Is Comin' In" and "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Any More)." Walker was born John Maus but started using the name Walker in his teens, the same time he picked up the guitar. Although no one in the group was related to one another, the trio called themselves the Walker Brothers when they formed in 1964. The Walker Brothers eventually disbanded by the end of the '60s, after having sold an estimated 23 million albums. On John Walker's site, it said, "He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and artiste." His cancer was first diagnosed last December, and among his survivors is his wife, Cynthia.


Golf Great Dies
Spanish golf great, Steve Ballesteros, has died from complications of a cancerous brain tumor. The 54-year-old had been resting at his home in Pedrena, northern Spain, where he has mostly been since undergoing four operations in late 2008.  Ballesteros won three British Open titles and two Masters. One of the best-known personalities in Spain and the golfing world, he also won 50 times on the European Tour and is widely credited with transforming European golf.

Kelly Brook Suffers Miscarriage

British actress Kelly Brook has suffered a miscarriage. "I can confirm that Kelly and Thom [Evans] have very sadly lost their baby. They request that everyone please respects their privacy at this very painful time and there will be no further comment," Brook's spokesman Jonathan Hackford said. The Piranha 3D star was five months pregnant with her first child, a girl who was due in August. Brook, 31, and her rugby-player boyfriend Thom Evans announced her pregnancy on Twitter on March 16, saying: "We are delighted." The actress was previously engaged to actor Billy Zane. 

Jermaine Dupri sued over child support payments

An Atlanta-area woman is suing music producer Jermaine Dupri over missed child support payments after a judge recently ordered him to pay her. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Margaret Dorsey told the Grammy-winning producer in March to pay $2,500 a month and an additional $7,500 to Sarai Jones, based on the results of a paternity test. Jones' attorney, Randy Kessler, said Jones hopes that she and Dupri "can work together to co-parent their beautiful baby girl," who is 7 months old. Dupri's lawyer, James Kane, declined to comment. The lawsuit was filed at a time when Dupri is facing financial troubles. His mansion was up for foreclosure and set to be auctioned last week, but the sale was canceled at the last minute. Dupri owes the state more than $493,000 in back taxes for 2007. Based off his 2006 income, Forbes.com said Dupri was one of hip-hop's top earners, taking home $12 million. Dupri has produced hits for artists including Usher and Mariah Carey, and had a seven-year relationship with R&B singer Janet Jackson that ended a couple years ago. He lives in the Atlanta area.

It's a Boy for Alicia Silverstone

The actress and author, 34, welcomed her first child with husband Christopher Jarecki on Thursday, May 5, her rep said. Son Bear Blu Jarecki arrived at 7:50 a.m. and weighed in at 7 lbs., 15 oz. The author of vegan cookbook The Kind Diet, Silverstone will next be seen in the films Vamps and Butter.

Justin Bieber: It's 'Lame' That I Was Called a 'Brat'

Justin Bieber probably won't be invited back to the CSI set if the show's star Marg Helgenberger has anything to say about it. Almost a year after Bieber, 17, filmed a guest spot on the hit CBS series, Helgenberger recalls the experience as less than pleasant. "I probably shouldn't say this, but he was kind of a brat," the Emmy-winning actress, 52, said Friday in an interview with the French radio show Le Grand Direct des Medias. Although Helgenberger admits the "Baby" singer was "nice" to her, she claims he "locked one of the producers in a closet and he put his fist through a cake that was on the craft services table." The actress's comments did not go over well with the Biebs, who took to his Twitter account to call her out. "It's kinda lame when someone you met briefly and never worked with comments on you," the pop star wrote on Monday. "I will continue to wish them luck and be kind." Calling Helgenberger's comments "rumors," Bieber added, "I know who i am and sometimes people r just going 2 say what they want. Keep ur head up and be the man ur mama raised. #killemwithkindness."

TV NEWS
Bristol Palin has finally landed her inevitable reality series -- with an unexpected twist. Cable channel BIO reveals, May 9, that the daughter of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin will star in an unscripted series... that chronicles her moving in with brothers Kyle and Christoper Massey.  "Dancing With the Stars" fans will recognize Kyle Massey as Palin's co-star from Season 11, who just edged her out to place 2nd to winner Jennifer Grey. BIO says the series will follow the three -- as well as Palin's two-year-old son Tripp -- cohabit in Los Angeles while working for a small, still unknown charity. The 10-episode season that promises "exclusive access" to her personal life is scheduled to premiere later in 2011.


"Gossip Girl" will be down two Brooklyn babes come Season 5. Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr will not be turning to the the CW drama as series regulars next season. Momsen and Szohr, who play troublemakers Jenny Humphrey and Vanessa Abrams, have been invited back on a guest star basis. "Gossip Girl" newbie Kaylee DeFer, who plays Serena's mysterious cousin Charlie, will return in Season 5 and has been promoted to series regular. Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford are all set to return.



William & Kate star Camilla Luddington has nabbed an eight-episode arc on Californication‘s fifth season, playing a nanny who comes to work for Evan Handler‘s Charlie.


After five years on the Today Show, Meredith Vieira announced this morning that she's leaving the show next month to take care of her ill husband. Anchor Ann Curry will replace Meredith alongside Matt Lauer. So far no word on whether Matt will stay on board once his contract expires next year. "This is a difficult day for me. I'm trying hard to hold it together," Vieira said while laughing and holding back tears. Her final day will be "in a few weeks," said co-host Matt Lauer.

Glee guy Matthew Morrison will perform “Still Got Tonight,” the new single from his debut solo album, as part of the Fox musical’s Season 2 finale airing May 24.


FOX has renewed its animated series "Family Guy" and "The Cleveland Show" for one more season each. That will make 10 seasons for "Family Guy" -- and seven since it was brought back from the dead in 2005. The show, which was previously picked up for 2011-12, concludes its eighth season on May 22 with the third of its "Star Wars" parodies, the "Return of the Jedi"-skewering "It's a Trap!" "The Cleveland Show," meanwhile, was picked up for a third season way back last summer, so this renewal gives the green light for Season 4. The renewals ensure that both shows will stay on the air through 2012-13.


Well, the good news is, if you happen to be a Gwyneth Paltrow fan, that she's this close to joining up with the cast of "Glee" for their summer tour.  Paltrow was visiting the BBC show "Something For The Weekend," when she was asked if she would be involved with the tour. "Possibly," Paltrow said. "They've asked me to do a couple of little surprise things." The "Glee" tour kicks off on Saturday, May 21st in Las Vegas and dates are lined up through early July with dates also in Britain and Ireland.

 Scott Baio has landed the lead in Nick at Nite’s new sitcom, Daddy’s Home, says Deadline. There, he’ll play — you guessed it — a stay-at-home father. Baio will also executive-produce the project alongside friends Eric Bischoff (WWE) and Jason Hervey (The Wonder Years).