Sugarland, Sara Bareilles Express Grief Over Indiana Stage Collapse Tragedy

Country duo Sugarland has spoken out following Saturday’s stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis (where they were scheduled to perform) that took the lives of five and injured more than four dozen others. “We are all right after our stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair tonight. Many of our fans and friends in Indianapolis may not be,” the band said in a statement released on Sunday. “Please keep them in your thoughts, prayers, or whatever form of strength you are able to send. They need you. Thank you.” Sara Bareilles — who finished her opening act performance roughly 30 minutes prior to the stage collapse — also spoke out, comparing the tragedy to “a bad dream.” “The accident at the Indiana State fair felt like a bad dream. The weather changed in a matter of minutes and the stage collapsed in a matter of seconds,” the “Love Song” singer said in a statement. “We are shocked and saddened by this horribly tragic circumstance and we are all praying for those affected. The emergency response was incredibly speedy and the people of Indiana as well as the crews from the show were beyond brave and working hard to help each other. “My heart aches for the lives lost or injured as well as their families,” the statement continued. “We will do whatever we possibly can to help heal the hurt from this very sad day.”

‘Apes’ Win Again With $27.5M; ‘Help’ Does $25.5M

Rebellious apes have held off Southern maids for a narrow win at the weekend box office. “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” at $27.5 million, good enough for its second-straight No. 1 finish. The movie raised its 10-day total to $104.9 million. The “Planet of the Apes” prequel came in just ahead of “The Help,” a drama about Mississippi maids during the civil-rights movement that debuted at No. 2 with $25.5 million. “The Help” has taken in $35.4 million since opening Wednesday. Three other wide releases also opened: the horror tale “Final Destination 5” was No. 3 with $18.4 million; the action comedy “30 Minutes or Less” was No. 5 with $13 million; and “Glee: The 3D Concert Movie” was No. 11 with $5.7 million.

 

It’s A Girl For Jessica Alba

It’s another girl for Jessica Alba and Cash Warren. The actress gave birth to the couple’s second daughter – Haven Garner Warren — on Saturday, Jessica announced on her personal Facebook page. “Hope you’re enjoying the weekend. Cash and I are so excited to announce the birth of our daughter, Haven Garner Warren. She was born on Saturday, weighed 7lbs, and was 19 inches long,” she posted on Sunday. Both mom and baby were “healthy and happy,” she added. Haven joins sister Honor Marie, 3.

Tina Fey Welcomes Daughter Penelope Athena

Tina Fey, already mom to 5-year-old Alice, has introduced a new addition to the family. The 30 Rock star welcomed a healthy baby girl, Penelope Athena Richmond, on Wednesday with her composer husband Jeffrey Richmond, 50, her rep confirmed.

Hilary Duff Is Pregnant

Hilary Duff and her husband, Mike Comrie, are celebrating more than their one-year anniversary this weekend — they have a baby on the way. “This weekend, Mike and I are celebrating our 1 year anniversary… I can’t believe it has already been a year, time really flies when you’re having fun!” Hilary wrote on her Facebook page. “We also want to share the exciting news that…… BABY MAKES THREE!!! We are extremely happy and ready to start this new chapter of our lives,” she continued. “Thanks to everyone for the continued love and support throughout the years!” This will be the first child for pair, who married in Santa Barbara, Calif., last year after first meeting at an Idaho resort in 2007.

Heather Locklear Is Engaged

The Melrose Place alum, who turns 50 in September, is set to wed her longtime boyfriend, actor Jack Wagner, 51, her rep confirmed. The couple have been dating since early 2007. Locklear, who's recently been photographed with a diamond stunner on her finger, was previously married to rockers Tommy Lee (1986 to 1993) and Richie Sambora (1994 to 2006), whom she has one child with, Ava Elizabeth, 13.

Joy Behar Is Married

The View co-host Joy Behar is going to have plenty to talk about when the show returns next month.After dating for 29 years, the View co-host, 68, and beau Steve Janowitz have tied the knot."She was married in New York City last night in a private ceremony," a rep for the show says. "She will discuss it on Sept. 6 on The View when the show returns for the 15th season."Behar's wedding date, Aug. 11, also coincidentally marks the 14th anniversary of the ABC daytime show's debut in 1997.

Sherri Shepherd Is Married

Joy Behar isn't the only newlywed on The View. Co-host Sherri Shepherd and fiancé Lamar Sally tied the knot at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, her hometown, on Saturday, her rep confirmed. Shepherd's eight bridesmaids included The View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Niecy Nash and Community's Yvette Nicole Brown, and her 6-year-old son Jeffrey walked her down the aisle.

Brooke Burke and David Charvet Wed

After a five year engagement, two kids together and a hot and steamy relationship, Brooke Burke and David Charvet have officially tied the knot. The Dancing with the Stars co-host, 39, wed her actor beau, also 39, in St. Barts on Friday, her rep confirmed.

Tara Reid Gets Married in Greece

Tara Reid is having a vacation to remember. The American Pie actress married Danish businessman Michael Lilleund in Greece on Saturday, her rep, Jack Ketsoyan, confirmed. Reid, 35, Tweeted feverishly Saturday, and announced the happy news herself in a series of short messages. "Just got married in greece I love being a wife," she Tweeted Saturday evening. And it wasn't a long engagement: only hours earlier she wrote on Twitter: "I just got engaged!"  The actress, who recently wrapped filming American Reunion, met Lilleund in November in Saint-Tropez. Reid was previously engaged to Internet entrepreneur Michael Axtmann, but called it off in 2010.


TV NEWS

After protracted and tense negotiations with producer Sony Pictures TV, AMC has renewed Breaking Bad for a 16-episode final season. The final batch of episodes — to be shot next year — may air together or be separated into two separate cycles.


The thieves of Leverage have successfully made off with another season. TNT’s caper drama — which stars Timothy Hutton and Beth Riesgraf — has been renewed for a 15-episode fifth season, set to launch in summer 2012. Leverage is currently in the midst of a ratings-rich Season 4.


Despite opening its second season strongly this past March, The Hard Times of R.J. Berger are now over. MTV has canceled the high school-set series, which saw its Season 2 opener audience of 3.1 million total viewers shrink to less than a mil come its May finale.


Private Practice‘s newest man about town Benjamin Bratt will reappear on ABC’s Modern Family this fall as Manny’s MIA dad Javier.


Kellie Pickler is set to make her acting debut on 90210 this fall. The American Idol alum will play Sally, the country-singing cousin of local cowboy Austin (Justin Deeley). The role shouldn’t be much of a stretch for Pickler, who has had four songs on Billboard‘s Hot Country chart. In fact, she will perform one of those singles, “Tough,” during the episode.


Pro footballer Terrell Owens has nabbed a guest spot on the Sept. 14 season finale of USA Network’s Necessary Roughness — but he won’t be playing himself. Owens will touch down as All-Pro Safety/Cornerback Kevin “The Mine-field” Minnifield, star of an opposing football team and TK’s (played by Mehcad Brooks) lifelong rival.


NBC confirms that Saturday Night Live‘s 37th season will premiere on Sept. 24 with host Alec Baldwin and musical guest Radiohead.