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Friday, July 22

Bond Girl Dies

A Bond girl actress who had suffered from bowel cancer ended her life by drinking a corrosive cleaning liquid. Angela Scoular, 65, who starred in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", died in April. The actress, who lived in Maida Vale, west London, was battling alcoholism and depression and worried about debts. The actress died two hours after drinking the liquid, containing 91% sulfuric acid, and pouring it over her
body.



Webster charged with sex crimes

A former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker has been indicted on sex-related charges involving the teenage daughter of a former Bengals assistant coach. Prosecutors allege that Nathaniel Webster Jr. engaged in sexual conduct with the girl in 2009 when she was 15 and threatened to harm her and her family if she told anyone. Bond was set at $1 million. Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters said Thursday the 33-year-old was indicted on single counts of gross sexual imposition and sexual battery and five counts of unlawful sex with a minor with gun specifications. Webster could get up to 36-1/2 years in prison if convicted. He played for Tampa Bay from 2000-2003 and for the Bengals from 2004-05. He finished his career with Denver from 2006-08.





Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez Split Because of Stewardess?

Back in 2009, the pair came close to splitting up after Anthony was rumored to have had an affair with a flight attendant. A source says, "Jennifer was going to leave him then, but Marc begged her to stay. They went to marriage counseling and she decided to give it another shot. He was someone she truly loved." But apparently it wasn't just the cheating that lead to the demise of their marriage. Anthony was also apparently insanely jealous of Lopez. Us Weekly reports that Anthony tried to control J.Lo's wardrobe and was constantly paranoid about her and other men.



Kim Kardashian Sues Old Navy

Kim Kardashian says she's going to sue Old Navy for using a woman, who looks
just like her, in their latest advertising campaign.  The actress, Melissa
Molinaro, really does bear a striking resemblance to Kardashian. Kim is upset that the company not only used a model that looked like her, but has supposedly mounted a Twitter campaign about the look-alike.



Arnold Schwarzenegger Fighting Maria Shriver Over Spousal Support

Arnold Schwarzenegger is apparently battling with Maria Shriver over their divorce settlement. The couple is reportedly at odds over whether or not Maria should get spousal support. Arnold doesn't seem to think she should have any right to his money. Maria asked for spousal support in her divorce petition, and Arnold's lawyer, Bob Kaufman, checked the box on the documents that asks the judge to terminate any right Maria has for support. Maria is also asking Arnold to pay for her attorney's fees. Arnold's response denies this as well. The couple never had a prenup, so under California law, they're entitled to a 50/50 split of their assets, including property. Between them, they're estimated to be worth nearly $400 million.



NFL Sued

Seventy-five former professional football players are suing the NFL, claiming it intentionally concealed the harmful effects of game-related concussions for over 90 years. According to the lawsuit filed in L.A. County Superior Court, the players and their wives claim, "The NFL knew as early as the 1920's of the harmful effects on a player's brain of concussions and concealed these facts from coaches, trainers, players and the public." All of the players claim they sufffered injuries as a result of multiple concussions such as dementia and memory loss. Riddell, the manufacturer of NFL helmets, is also a defendant. The suit seeks unspecified damages.



Zach Braff NOT Gay

Zach Braff says he's NOT gay. He says a hacker broke into his website and posted
the "coming out" statement. Wednesday's fake statement read, "I have been hiding
a secret inside me for too long.  The human mind can only bare so much before it
explodes in emotions, and well ... it is time to let the world know.  I am excited and proud to announce that I am an open member of the homosexual community."   Zach posted a statement on Facebook, saying, "My old website got hacked. Someone issued a 'coming out' statement on my behalf. I'm still straight and in love with my girlfriend. But not too straight; I still love musicals, brunch and Doogie Howser."



Hot New Couple Alert: Scarlett Johansson and Justin Bartha

Scarlett Johansson has officially moved on from Sean Penn and is now being linked to Justin Bartha. Bartha recently ended a two-year relationship with Ashley Olsen. Johansson was spotted canoodling with Bartha in NYC, She attended his off-Broadway show, “All New People” and then went with him to a cast dinner afterwards and sat next to Bartha all night.



DC Comics Releasing 52 #1's

In an unexpected announcement, DC Comics will release in December a colossal 1,216-page, $150 hardcover volume collecting each of the 52 #1 issues that make up the publisher's superhero relaunch.  "DC Comics: The New 52" breaks down to about $2.88 per comic and is actually a better value than buying each issue individually when they're released September.



Tiger Fires Steve

Tiger Woods and his longtime caddie, Steve Williams, have called it quits after
13 years together on tour.   Steve says he's shocked about his firing, because he stuck with Tiger throughout his mistress scandal. Tiger made the announcement on his website and wrote: "I want to express my deepest gratitude to Stevie for all his help, but I think it's time for a change ... I wish Steve great success in the future."  Steve responded ... ... I am very disappointed to end our very successful partnership at this time."



Weston Cage Arrested... Again

Nicholas's son, Weston Cage was arrested early Wednesday morning by LAPD for
felony domestic violence.  It's the second time this month he's been arrested for domestic violence. Cage was picked up to be treated for cuts that officers believe are self inflicted. According to the L.A. County Sheriff's website, Weston is still in custody on $50,000 bail.



Daniel Baldwin's Wife Sentenced

Daniel Baldwin's estranged wife, Joanne, has been sentenced to 10 days in jail
for drinking while on probation. Joanne is on probation for a DUI but last week,
Daniel called cops after Joanne allegedly made threats to kill him while extremely drunk.  He also claims during the relationship she has punched him and
even pulled a knife on him. The judge ordered her to wear a SCRAM bracelet
indefinitely -- until he orders otherwise.



Lindsay Lohan Faces New Lawsuit: Assault and Battery

Lindsay Lohan’s legal problems are far from over. Remember that Betty Ford employee she assaulted last year? The employee, Dawn Holland, wants to sue Lindsay for assault & battery claiming Lindsay was “combative and violent” when asked for a breathalyzer. In the lawsuit, Holland claims Lindsay grabbed her right wrist and began "twisting and pulling it for 8-10 seconds." Holland was eventually fired from Betty Ford for violating patient confidentiality by talking to the press. She claims she suffered "great mental, physical and nervous pain and suffering" from the incident. She’s hoping to sue Lindsay for at least $1 million dollars.



TV NEWS

The 30th anniversary of MTV going live will be celebrated on VH1 Classic.  The
network will air a three-day marathon of classic programming starting Saturday,
July 30th. At midnight July 31st, you can rewatch MTV's very first hour, which
kicked off with the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star."



Sharon Osbourne is all "talked" out, at least for the time being. Osbourne says that when the second season of "The Talk" starts on CBS in the fall, she won't be there. But she also wants to return to the show eventually, after taking a break to spend more time with husband, Ozzy Osbourne.



TV Land has picked up a second season of its Fran Drescher sitcom "Happily Divorced" to air next spring.  The show is averaging 2.2 million viewers an episode.



It appears that Jorja Fox's on-again, off-again relationship with the long-running CBS hit "CSI" is on again. And this time it's permanent ... for now.  The actress who plays crime scene investigator Sara Sidle has signed on as a series regular after four seasons as a guest star.



The second half of the 15th season of South Park will be returning on Wednesday, October 5th at 10pm. This latter half of the 15th season will include seven new episodes.  Also South Park creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone have signed on through 2013,



Glee star Darren Criss is in talks to succeed Daniel Radcliffe as the lead in the Broadway musical revival How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, according to Criss’ rep. If a deal is struck, Criss would replace the Harry Potter star — who plays the corporate ladder-climbing James Pierrepont Finch — during a three-week stint from Jan. 3 to Jan. 22. As a result, Criss would reportedly miss shooting an episode and a half of Glee.



WE will be producing an eight-part series that follows the life of Beverly Hills 90210 actress, Shannen Doherty. The show is tentatively titled, The Shannen Doherty Project and it will follow the star's relationship with photographer Kurt Iswarienko. The couple's wedding preparations will also be aired in the series.



"American Idol" runner-up, Adam Lambert, is getting VH1's  "Behind the Music"
treatment.  The program, debuting August 7th,  will chronicle Lambert’s personal
and professional life over the years. Also featured in the one-hour docuseries is never-before seen home video footage and interviews with industry experts and musical bigwigs. Guests include Lambert’s parents, friend Scarlett Cherry, Island Def Jam exec. Barry Weiss and Idol’s Season 8 winner Kris Allen Behind the Music airs on on Vh1 Sunday, August 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.


full list of MTV music video awards nominations:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Adele “Rolling In The Deep”
Tyler, The Creator “Title: Yonkers”
Katy Perry “Firework”
Bruno Mars “Grenade”
Beastie Boys “:Make Some Noise”

BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Adele “Rolling In The Deep”
Katy Perry “Firework”
Beyonce “Run The World (Girls)”
Nicki Minaj “Super Bass”
Lady Gaga “Born This Way”

BEST MALE VIDEO
Cee Lo Green “F*** You”
Eminem feat. Rihanna “Love The Way You Lie”
Bruno Mars “Grenade”
Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi “All Of The Lights”
Justin Bieber “U Smile”

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
Lil Wayne feat. Cory Gunz “6’7’”
Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi “All Of The Lights”
Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes “Title: Look At Me Now”
Nicki Minaj “Super Bass”
Lupe Fiasco “The Show Goes On”

BEST NEW ARTIST
Foster The People “Pumped Up Kicks”
Wiz Khalifa “Title: Black and Yellow”
Tyler, The Creator “Yonkers”
Big Sean feat. Chris Brown “My Last”
Kreayshawn “Gucci Gucci”

BEST POP VIDEO
Adele “Rolling In The Deep”
Bruno Mars “Grenade”
Pitbull feat. NE-YO, Nayer & Afrojack “Give Me Everything”
Katy Perry “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”
Britney Spears “Till The World Ends”

BEST ROCK VIDEO
The Black Keys “Howlin For You”
Foo Fighters “Walk”
Foster The People “Pumped Up Kicks”
Mumford & Sons “The Cave”
Cage The Elephant “Shake Me Down”

BEST COLLABORATION
Pitbull feat. NE-YO, Nayer & Afrojack “Give Me Everything”
Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes “Look At Me Now”
Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi “All Of The Lights”
Katy Perry feat. Kanye West “E.T.”
Nicki Minaj feat. Drake “Moment 4 Life”

The VMA’s will be live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on August 28, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.


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