Anthony Quinn's Son Dies

Francesco Quinn, a son of the late screen legend Anthony Quinn, died of an apparent heart attack near his Malibu home. Quinn, 48, was reportedly running in the street with his son Max when he collapsed. A neighbor who attempted to revive him said: "We were working feverishly at it. But at a certain point it turned, and there was no response." Paramedics were summoned, and Quinn was reportedly pronounced dead at the hospital. Born in Rome on March 22, 1963, to Anthony Quinn's second wife Iolanda, Francesco, who bore a strong resemblance to his father (who, in all had 13 children), landed a major screen role in 1986 as the drug dealer Rhah in Oliver Stone's Platoon. Francesco also appeared on such TV series as The Young and the Restless, NCIS, ER and 24. Besides his wife Valentina Castellani-Quinn, Quinn is survived by three children. "Francesco was my soulmate and the best father for Sofia, Michela and Max," Valentina told the Malibu Patch. "I will love him forever."

Big Boi arrested: Outkast rapper caught in Miami with... Viagra

What's more embarrassing than being famous and arrested? Being famous, arrested and outed for a possible erectile dysfunction issue. Such is the plight of Outkast rapper Big Boi. The yin to André 300's yang was arrested in Miami on Aug.7 on charges of drug possession. In addition to the much more illicit ecstasy pills and MDMA powder, poor Big Boi was busted with Viagra. The Miami-Dade County Corrections Department also charged Big Boi (birth name Antwan Patton) with one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Customs agents reportedly nabbed Boi exiting a cruise ship, where he could not present a prescription for the Viagra. On the singer's official Twitter account, Big Boi initially tweeted "Fresh Out Baby!" and later, "...they said it was the Love Boat..."
 One picture may be worth a thousand words, but Victoria Beckham also had a generous written sentiment to share along with a beautiful new shot of her husband David Beckham and their nearly month-old baby daughter, Harper Seven Beckham. "I took this beautiful picture and wanted to share it with you, baby Harper cuddling Daddy! x VB," Victoria Tweeted Sunday morning as she linked to the photo.

 

"Apes" take box office with $77 milllion globally

Chimps reigned over humans, Smurfs and aliens at movie theaters over the weekend as "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" climbed to the top of box office charts with global ticket sales of $77.4 million. The big-budget, effects-filled prequel to the 1968 classic film about genetically enhanced apes that launch a revolution took the top spot at U.S. and Canadian theaters with a strong $54 million in ticket sales. The film starring James Franco and John Lithgow also sold $23.4 million in 25 international markets. In second place, surprise summer hit "The Smurfs" rang up $21 million domestically plus $45.2 million overseas during the weekend, far surpassing expectations for the family film about little blue cartoon characters made popular in a 1980s television show. "Cowboys & Aliens," a big-budget sci-fi Western, finished third with $15.7 million in its second weekend in theaters. The weekend's other new, wide release film -- body-switching comedy "The Change-Up" -- finished fourth with domestic sales of $13.5 million.

 Jessica Simpson is continuing to fuel pregnancy rumors with her manner of dress. The 31-year-old singer/actress flaunted her curves in a sequin gold minidress, and it once again looked like she was trying to conceal a baby bump. The singer-turned-fashion designer is set to marry fiancé Eric Johnson later this year.

 

Katt Williams Kicked Out of His Own Show

Katt Williams got so belligerent toward the crowd at his own comedy show last night, the club had to kick him out -- and then called the cops on him when he tried to get back in! Katt was scheduled to perform two shows at the Improv in Ontario, CA last night -- but according to our witnesses, Katt got tossed from the 8:00 PM show and the 9:30 PM show was cancelled.

Lady Gaga accused of copying "Judas"

Lady Gaga was slapped with a lawsuit claiming her hit song "Judas" on the new album "Born This Way" was copied from a similar tune by a Chicago-based singer and songwriter. Rebecca Francescatti, who filed the suit in U.S. District Court in Illinois, alleges "Judas" infringes upon the copyright of her song "Juda," which she recorded in 1999. The Chicago musician claims that "substantial original portions" of "Judas" were lifted from the song that she re-recorded in 2005 for her album, "It's All About You." Francescatti's "Juda" was engineered by Brian Joseph Gaynor, a member of DJ White Shadow, which worked with Lady Gaga on her new album "Born This Way." DJ White Shadow claims to have written 17 of 20 songs on "Born This Way," the suit says. The suit seeks profits from the sale of the record or damages of an unspecified amount.

 Ethan Hawke, who has called fatherhood "the greatest pleasure in my life," and his wife, Ryan Hawke, welcomed their second child together two weeks ago, a girl named Indiana. She's the fourth child for Hawke, who also has two kids with ex-wife Uma Thurman. Ethan, 40, and Ryan married in June 2008. Their daughter, Clementine Jane, is now 3. Hawke's children with Thurman are Maya, 13, and Levon, 9. Ryan is Uma and Ethan's former nanny.

 

Singer Lauryn Hill Sued for Being a Nightmare to Her Band

Lauryn Hill would constantly verbally abuse members of her band behind the scenes of her European tour in 2007 ... so says an ex-band member who filed a new lawsuit against the former Fugees singer. Professional guitar player Jay Gore has filed new legal docs in his war with Hill -- in which he claims she stiffed him out of thousands of dollars after playing Hill's tour.  In the docs, Gore says Hill was a total monster backstage -- claiming she "exhibited the type of behavior for which she had gained public notoriety which contributed to a hostile work environment." Gore says, "After shows, Hill would demand that the musicians and road support personnel attend meetings where she would engage in a person-by-person critique and berating." He continues, "At one point, Hill made a statement in front of the tour personnel to the effect that 'I can't believe I am paying you fools, you should be paying me.'" Gore says he now wants more than $20k for his troubles. His lawyer, Nicholas Andrea, tells us, "We believe there are other musicians who have been mistreated by Ms. Hill in a similar manner who are reluctant to stand up for their rights and this lawsuit gives them a voice as well.”

 

Tiger Woods parts ways with Tag HeuerLuxury watchmaker Tag Heuer is now the latest corporate sponsor to cut ties with golf superstar Tiger Woods. The Swiss company already stopped using Woods' image in its advertising after his big scandal in 2009. The company becomes the sixth sponsor to split with Woods.

 

TV NEWS

It’s a sad day on Wisteria Lane: Sources at ABC confirm that the upcoming 2011-2012 season will be the last for long-running Desperate Housewives.

ABC announced that the Season 13 cast of "DWTS" will be revealed during commercial breaks of "Bachelor Pad" on Monday, Aug. 29.Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke, reprising their roles as hosts, will be there for the live unveiling.

 

The freshman comedy Wilfred has been picked up for a second season of 13 episodes, while Louie — on the heels of posting 56 percent ratings gains in its sophomore run — will be back for a third cycle. FX has also ordered two more seasons of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which at nine seasons will make it the longest-running live-action comedy in basic cable history.

 

TNT has renewed its hit drama Rizzoli & Isles for a 15-episode third season, slated to launch next summer.