NFL player arrested on federal drug charges
NFL player Samuel Hurd has been arrested and charged with conspiring to distribute cocaine. Agents say Hurd, 26, a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, was arrested Wednesday night after a five-month investigation that began in Dallas, where Hurd once played for the Cowboys. Authorities say he was trying to set up a drug distribution network in Chicago. The complaint states that Hurd met with an ICE undercover agent at a restaurant in Chicago on Wednesday night when, law enforcement officials say, Hurd introduced himself as the person communicating with a confidential informant. Hurd stated that he was interested in purchasing 5 to 10 kilograms of cocaine, at $25,000 per kilogram, and 1,000 pounds of marijuana at $450 per pound per week for distribution in the Chicago area, according to ICE. Hurd said that "he and another co-conspirator currently distribute about four kilograms of cocaine per week in Chicago but that his supplier couldn't supply him with enough quantity."   After they finished negotiating, according to the complaint, the undercover agent presented Hurd with a kilogram of cocaine that Hurd accepted. "Hurd stated that he plays for the Chicago Bears and that he gets out of practice at about 5:30 p.m., after which he would make arrangements to pay for the kilogram of cocaine," ICE officials said in a news release, "Hurd left the restaurant with the bag of cocaine and was arrested shortly thereafter in the parking lot of the restaurant." If convicted, Hurd faces a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and a $2 million fine for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.

Lawsuit over Jay-Z song going to trial

Rap superstar Jay-Z is preparing to head to trial over allegations that his hit song "Big Pimpin'" infringes the copyright of an Egyptian song dating back to 1957. Osama Ahmed Fahmy co-owns the rights to his uncle Baligh Hamdy's composition "Khosara, Khosara," and he initially sued the hip-hop icon in 2007, claiming Jay-Z and producer Timbaland used the track's melody for the 2000 chart smash "Big Pimpin'."  Jay-Z's record label bosses at EMI argued that the then-50-year-old song was governed by the 1909 Copyright Act, which allows works to be protected by law for 28 years from the date of release, and a Los Angeles court judge ruled in their favor earlier this year. However, U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder subsequently decided Fahmy could still claim damages for any infringements that occurred up to three years before he filed suit, and the two parties will return to court to determine whether Jay-Z directly profited from using "Big Pimpin'" in his live performances.

Courtney Love Facing Eviction

Courtney Love is facing eviction from her New York home after infuriating her landlady, who says she has fallen behind on her rent and changed the decor without permission. The Hole rocker moved into the Manhattan townhouse earlier this year, and she made headlines in June when a candle set her curtains on fire and caused a small blaze.  The building's owner, Donna Lyon, is now preparing for a legal battle with Love, claiming she owes more than $50,000 in rent. The civil case will go to court in Manhattan on Dec. 21.

  "Lean on Me" actor Jermaine "Huggy" Hopkins has been arrested in Phoenix for trying to buy 200 pounds of marijuana from an undercover officer. Maricopa County Sheriff's detectives say the 38-year-old Hopkins was taken into custody and that detectives found 200 pounds of marijuana in his SUV and $100,000 cash. Authorities later searched an Avondale apartment listed in Hopkins' name. They say they found another 100 pounds of marijuana. Hopkins starred in the 1989 movie "Lean on Me" at 15 and has appeared on several TV shows. Hopkins lives in North Carolina. He's being held on $35,000 bond on suspicion of two felony counts of possessing, transporting and trying to sell marijuana.



TV NEWS
ABC has canceled Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which will conclude its nine-season run on Jan. 13 with its 200th episode. The final hours will journey to tornado-devastated Joplin, Missouri, where the team will build seven homes in seven days. But it’s not the last viewers will be seeing of Ty Pennington and his crew. Four special episodes will air after the series wraps up.  And Pennington already has another gig lined up as a panelist on ABC’s new health and lifestyle series, The Revolution.


Psych, which just aired its fall finale this week, now has a return date: Season 6.5 is set to premiere Wednesday, Feb. 29.


Doctor Who‘s current companion Amy Pond (played by Karen Gillan) and her hubby, Rory (Arthur Darvill, far right), will not be returning to the British sci-fi series after the next season. “The final days of the Ponds are coming during the next series,” said Moffat, according to the show’s official Twitter feed. “Then The Doctor will meet a new friend.”


CBS News will revive Person to Person, the ground-breaking interview series created by news legend Edward R. Murrow, on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 8/7c. CBS This Morning‘s Charlie Rose and 60 Minutes Correspondent Lara Logan have been named co-hosts.


Melrose Place alum Colin Egglesfield will co-star on Lifetime’s upcoming series adaptation of The Client List, playing Jennifer Love Hewitt’s brother-in-law.


It only took 17 years, but it looks like Elton finally snagged Cher! Alicia Silverstone is putting down roots in Suburgatory, and you’d have to be postal not to know who she’s likely setting her sights on: Her former Clueless pal Jeremy Sisto! Silverstone is joining ABC’s rookie comedy for a multi-episode arc as a potential love interest for Sisto’s single dad character, George.


Sopranos/Entourage alumna Jamie-Lynn Sigler will guest-star on an upcoming episode of ABC’s Last Man Standing, playing Hector Elizondo’s businesswoman daughter.


Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis will join U.S. television network CBS as a cultural correspondent to provide coverage of cultural and educational topics. Marsalis, 50, a nine-time Grammy award winner, will provide insight on a range of issues for CBS' weekday morning news show and the network's "Sunday Morning" segment.


CBS is tinkering with its midseason schedule, moving Friday night drama A Gifted Man back an hour to make room for the return of Undercover Boss and benching CSI: NY for the six weeks this winter. Additionally, The Amazing Race kicks off its 20th cycle on Sunday, Feb. 19.  But don’t have a Mac attack, NY lovers: Gary Sinise and Co. will reclaim their Friday timeslot on March 30 after Gifted Man completes its freshman run.


Golden Globe Nominees

Best Drama

The Descendants
The Help
Hugo
The Ides of March
Moneyball
War Horse

Best Comedy/Musical

50/50
The Artist
Bridesmaids
Carnage
Midnight in Paris
My Week With Marilyn

Best Animated Film

Arthur Christmas
Cars 2
Rango
Puss in Boots
The Adventures of Tintin

Best Actor in a Drama

George Clooney, The Descendants
Brad Pitt, Moneyball
Ryan Gosling, The Ides of March
Michael Fassbender, Shame
Leonardo DiCaprio, J. Edgar

Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical

Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Brendan Gleeson, The Guard
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 50/50
Ryan Gosling, Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Owen Wilson, Midnight in Paris

Best Supporting Actor
 in a Motion Picture

Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn
Albert Brooks, Drive
Jonah Hill, Moneyball
Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Viggo Mortensen, A Dangerous Method

Best Actress in a Drama

Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Viola Davis, The Help
Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin

Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy

Jodie Foster, Carnage
Charlize Theron, Young Adult
Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids
Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn
Kate Winslet, Carnage

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

Shailene Woodley, The Descendants
Octavia Spencer, The Help
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
Berenice Bejo, The Artist
Jessica Chastain, The Help

Best Director


Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
George Clooney, The Ides of March
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, The Descendants
Martin Scorsese, Hugo

Best Screenplay for a Motion Picture

Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, Kaui Hart Hemmings, The Descendants
Steve Zallian, Aaron Sorkin, Stan Chervin, Michael Lewis, Moneyball
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon, The Ides of March

Best TV Drama

American Horror Story
Boardwalk Empire
Boss
Game of Thrones
Homeland

Best TV Comedy or Musical

Enlightened
Episodes
Glee
Modern Family
New Girl

Best Miniseries or Motion Picture

Cinema Verite
Downton Abbey
The Hour
Mildred Pierce
Too Big to Fail

 Best Actor in a TV Drama

Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Damian Lewis, Homeland
Jeremy Irons, The Borgias
Kelsey Grammer, Boss

Best Actor in a TV Musical or Comedy

Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
David Duchovny, Californication
Johnny Galecki, The Big Bang Theory
Thomas Jane, Hung
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes

Best Actor in a Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie

Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Idris Elba, Luther
William Hurt, Too Big to Fail
Bill Nighy, Page Eight
Dominic West, The Hour

Best Supporting Actor in TV Series, Miniseries, or Made-for-TV Movie
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Paul Giamatti, Too Big to Fail
Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce
Tim Robbins, Cinema Verite
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family

Best Actress in a TV Drama

Claire Danes, Homeland
Mireille Enos, The Killing
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Madeleine Stowe, Revenge
Callie Thorne, Necessary Roughness

 Best Actress in a TV Musical or Comedy

Laura Dern, Enlightened
Zooey Deschanel, New Girl
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Laura Linney, The Big C
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation

Best Actress in a Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie
Romola Garai, The Hour
Diane Lane, Cinema Verite
Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey
Emily Watson, Appropriate Adult
Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce

Best Supporting Actress in TV Series, Miniseries, or Made-for-TV Movie


Jessica Lange, American Horror Story
Kelly Macdonald, Boardwalk Empire
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Evan Rachel Wood, Mildred Pierce