Stage collapses at European music festival; several deaths already reported

Yet another stage collapse plagues the summer of 2011: A structure in Belgium collapsed at the Pukkelpop Music Festival in Hasselt (pictured at left), and authorities have already confirmed at least four deaths. Foo Fighters and 30 Seconds to Mars were among the headliners; Chicago indie rockers the Smith Westerns were set to perform next and lost all of their equipment, though they were not physically injured. Smith Westerns frontman Cullen Omori, who wasn’t yet aware of the deaths, took to Twitter to document the events as they unfold. “Stage collapsed max almost got crushed by the tress,” Omori tweeted about an hour ago from his smartphone. “I hope pukkelpop has insurance bc all our s–t is broke.” Soon after, Omori tweeted the following: “Praying no one got hurt Wtf" 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto on his own Twitter: “CRAZY STORM AT PUKKELPOP IN BELGIUM – NOT SURE WE WILL BE ABLE TO GO ON STAGE – STAY TUNED. SAFETY FIRST.”



Kat Von D and Jesse James: Engagement Is Back On

Kat Von D may no longer have her show, but she's back with her man. Even as TLC announced the cancellation of LA Ink, Von D and Jesse James – who had called off their engagement last month – posted on Twitter separate photos of themselves locked in embraces. James went a step further and added the caption, "para siempre" – Spanish for "forever." In an interview, James made it official. The engagement is back on, and Von D is once again wearing her ring "Sometimes you are only given one chance in life," he says. "It was up to me to open my eyes and see it. That girl is my chance. I will never stop fighting and striving to hold on to her. Showing her how special she is, and how much I love her."



Kat Von D Lashes Out at TLC over LA Ink Cancellation

TLC announced that it is canceling Kat Von D's tattoo shop series after four seasons (and a whole lot of real-time Jesse James drama). "TLC has decided that the current season of LA Ink will be its last," they said in a statement. "The network is proud of what the series has accomplished in its four seasons, following Kat Von D's journey as an artist from Miami to Los Angeles. The series finale will air September 15th at 10 p.m." Kat Von D herself had a different spin on the news, however. "In an effort to capitalize on my recent breakup, the network has decided to focus their energy on re-editing events that didn't happen while filming," she said. "I have no regrets and am very proud of the original footage. In my opinion, any attempt to compromise the honesty of that would be an insult to my fans and viewers." Von D adds, "As grateful as I am to have been a part of a show like LA Ink,  I'm ready to end this chapter and want to focus on other projects now."



TV NEWS

Jeez, how many celebrity family members does Andy Bernard have? 7th Heaven patriarch Stephen Collins and ET mom Dee Wallace will play the parents of Ed Helms’ and there’s another casting waiting in the wings: Singer Josh Groban will play Andy’s brother during an episode in the upcoming eighth season where his family comes to visit.



The Good Wife actor’s sometime costar and real-life BFF Parker Posey has been tapped to play the never-before-seen estranged wife of his campaign strategist character Eli Gold.



If you were one of the many who took actor/comedian Steve Harvey’s best-selling advice to Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, the star will soon be sending some more pearls of wisdom your way soon via your television set. The author is developing a comedy-based talk show inspired by the 2009 book that will air in syndication through NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution.



American Horror Story has added another big TV name to its ranks. Without a Trace alum Eric Close is joining the cast of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s upcoming FX thriller in a recurring role. The twisty Horror Story, which is slated to premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 5, boasts an all-star ensemble that includes Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Jessica Lange, Denis O’Hare and Alexandra Breckenridge.



A familiar friend is making a play for newly-single Tom Scavo. The ABC soap has inked a deal with ex-Friends actress Jessica Hecht to join the cast in a recurring role.Hecht — fondly remembered as Susan, the lesbian spouse of Ross’ ex-wife Carol on the much-missed NBC sitcom — will play a love interest Doug Savant’s imminent divorcé.



OWN’s fall schedule is up, and it includes the previously announced debut of Rosie O’Donnell’s new talk show. The Rosie Show will be paired on weeknights with remixed repeats of Oprah Winfrey’s talk show that offer helpful life advice. ”With Rosie and Oprah holding down our weeknights, we have a great opportunity to seamlessly reach our core audience on weekends with these strong original and returning series,” OWN president Erik Logan said in a release. Here’s the lineup (second season premieres of Enough Already! with Peter Walsh, In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman, and Oprah’s Master Class have yet to be released):
MONDAY- FRIDAY (beginning Oct. 10)
7:00 p.m. The Rosie Show
8:00 p.m. Oprah’s Lifeclass
SATURDAY (beginning Oct. 15)
9:00 p.m. Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s
10:00 p.m. Don’t Tell the Bride
SUNDAY (beginning Oct. 16)
8:00 p.m. Ask Oprah’s All Stars
9:00 p.m. Our America with Lisa Ling
10:00 p.m. Visionaries: Inside the Creative Mind