Jada Pinkett Smith Meets with Divorce Attorney
Jada Pinkett has reportedly met with high-profile divorce attorney Laura Wasser. Wasser is a powerhouse lawyer who has repped stars like Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian. A source says the couple has "finally begun to take steps to dissolve their marriage," and Jada even passed on a movie role to spend more time with her kids during this "difficult time." Round One of the rumors started back in August, with reports that Jada and Will had separated. But they shot down the reports, saying, "Although we are reluctant to respond to these types of press reports, the rumors circulating about our relationship are completely false.” They added, “We are still together and our marriage is intact.”

Jason Derulo Fractures Neck, Cancels Tour

Jason Derulo was forced to cancel his upcoming tour on Thursday after fracturing his neck during rehearsals. According to the singer, he was trying to pull off an acrobatic move when he missed the landing and fell on his neck, causing an acute fracture of his vertebra. Derulo, 22, addressed his fans about the accident on , posting a picture showing him in a neck brace and hospital gown and explaining, "I fractured my neck doing tumbling & acrobatics 4 tour! Always tryin 2 push boundaries 4 YOU! Like my new chain? ;)," The singer's label also issued a statement from Derulo about the incident, which read, "To all my fans who planned to come to the 'Future History' world tour, the pain of letting you down cuts me way deeper than this injury I've sustained. My fans mean everything to me, so I'm praying for a speedy recovery in order to perform for you in the near future." The added that as Derulo was being rushed to Memorial West Hospital in Pembroke Pines, Florida he was told by doctors that he narrowly avoided being paralyzed in the incident. He's since been released from the hospital, but has been ordered to wear the neck brace for several months. The tour, named after his second album
, which was released in September, was slated to kick off in Glasgow on February 23.

Keri Russell gives birth to baby daughter

Actress Keri Russell got a pretty great, albeit slightly delayed, Christmas present. She and husband Shane Deary gave birth to their second child. The former "Felicity" actress had the baby, named Willa Lou, on Dec. 27. The couple already has a 4-year-old son named River. Russell and Deary met in 2006. They were married on Valentine's Day 2007. On the acting front, Russell will star in the upcoming movie "Goats" featuring Vera Farmiga and David Duchovny. She's also in another film "Austenland," where she plays a woman who goes to a Jane Austen theme park to find the perfect man.


Jeremy Renner Escapes Bar Brawl in Thailand
 night of barhopping in Thailand took a dangerous turn for Jeremy Renner and his pals early Wednesday morning. The Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol star, 40, was hanging out with friends – including Vorasit Issara, general manager of the Sri Panwa Resort – at Rachada Pub in Phuket Town, when Issara reportedly dropped a glass on the floor, leading to an attack from six members of the bar staff. Issara, 31, was allegedly stabbed in the stomach by Suchart Palae, 26, and attacked on the neck by Nareubate Tednok, 18, with a rotor axe. Six suspects have been charged with attempted murder, following their confession to attacking Issara and his friends, Phuket City police superintendent Maj. Gen. Chonasit Wattanavrangku said at a press conference following the incident. Issara remains in the hospital with serious wounds to the stomach and neck. He also reportedly suffered bruises to his entire body. Renner's reps says, her client was not seriously injured and "he is currently in Manila shooting The Bourne Legacy."
 Marc Anthony has found love again. Not to be outdone by Jennifer Lopez's new love interest, Casper Smart, Marc Anthony has posted a pic of himself kissing Venezuelan model Shannon De Lima on his Facebook page. If there's any doubt these two are official, Marc retweeted a tweet from his son: "To all my followers and everybody on twitter follow 2012 best couple and for many more years to come @MarcAnthony and @Shadelima !!!!! "Life is beautiful nothing like being surrounded by the people you love @MarcAnthony @Shadelima !!!!!! #family" Then, on Tuesday, Anthony tweeted a message to De Lima that said: "To Shannon, my statue of liberty. Kisses baby!"
 Obviously we know everyone is terribly concerned for Brad Pitt, who was spotted walking with a cane in Beverly Hills on Thursday (Jan. 5). It's not research for a role, nor did he secretly get his hip replaced or something else crazy. He is injured though: A source says that Pitt tore his MCL, a ligament that helps stabilize the knee joint. No word on whether Pitt will require surgery or how long he'll need assistance walking.

Drew Barrymore Engaged to Will Kopelman

Wedding bells are in the air for Drew Barrymore and her boyfriend – art consultant Will Kopelman. The couple got engaged in Sun Valley, Idaho. Though the two never officially confirmed their relationship, they have been linked romantically since February of last year. For most of 2011, they were nearly inseparable, spotted everywhere from Broadway shows to sporting events together. It will be the third time down the aisle for Barrymore, 36, who was married to Tom Green from 1999 to 2001 and to Jeremy Thomas briefly in 1994.

David O. Russell, director of 'The Fighter,' under investigation for groping transgender niece

Director David O. Russell is being investigated for potential criminal battery after the Oscar-nominee felt up his 19-year-old transgender niece. Russell admits to the action but says it was consensual. Russell, 53, is accused of grabbing Nicolas Peloquin breasts during a work out in a South Florida hotel gym. Peloquin, who uses the name Nicole, is a preoperative transsexual. The event transpired while the two were working out at the Embassy Suites in Deerfield Beach, FL on Friday (Dec. 30). It was then, according to the sheriff's report, that Russell offered Peloquin "to help...with ab exercises." That's when the director of "The Fighter" put his hand above Peloquin's "private parts." Peloquin then states that Russell reached under the teen's top "and felt both breasts." While Peloquin explains he was uncomfortable about what was happening, "he did not ask Russell to stop at any time." The report states that, according to Russell, Peloquin permitted the director "to feel both of his breasts." This was followed Russell asking Peloquin "to 'pinky swear' about her letting him touch his breasts." It adds Russell told the cops that Peloquin is "always causing drama since the transgender transformation and has become very provocative and seductive."


Nick Cannon Transferred to LA HospitalAfter being hospitalized for what wife Mariah Carey called "mild kidney failure" yesterday in Aspen, Nick Cannon has been transferred to a hospital in Los Angeles. Cannon Tweeted: "Currently being transfered to a hospital in LA. Thank you all for all your love, prayers and concern. You know me … I will be a'ight."

TV NEWS
Glee fans vying for Elton John to play one of Rachel Berry’s theatrically-inclined pops, avert your eyes now: It’s not gonna happen. “He is, unfortunately, touring,” executive producer Ryan Murphy said when asked if John is a contender to play one of the two dads. Murphy did confirm that he is “currently meeting and talking” to actors, claiming, “So many people are interested in playing them.”


Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice are set for another two-way “crossover event” in mid-February. Derek’s sis, Amelia, will appear on Grey’s that night, while McDreamy and Lexie will be a part of the accompanying Private Practice. (Earlier in February, Kate Walsh will appear on Grey’s as part of the alt-reality/”What If?” episode we told you about last month.)


Lee Majors has booked a CSI: NY guest spot, appearing in the same episode as Greek alumni Spencer Grammer and Aaron Hill. Majors will play the detective who worked on a 1950s cold case that has resurfaced in present day.


Judith Light may not be reprising her Emmy-winning role as One Life to Live‘s Karen Wolek before the soap signs off next Friday, but she will appear alongside other Llanview faves on The View’s Jan. 13 tribute show. Also scheduled to drop by the ABC talkfest are Erika Slezak, Kassie DePaiva and her real-life husband James DePaiva, Robert S. Woods, Hillary B. Smith, Robin Strasser and, of course, series creator Agnes Nixon.