Jennifer Hudson Testifies at Trial
Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson broke down in tears Monday while testifying at the trial of the man accused of killing her mother, her brother and her 7-year-old nephew in a jealous rage four years ago.  Hudson was the first witness called after prosecutors and attorneys for William Balfour finished their opening statements. During her brief but emotional testimony, she told jurors her family didn't want her sister to marry Balfour, and she spoke about the last time she saw her family members. The singer and actress, who wore a subdued black dress and whose hair was wrapped in a bun, at first seemed composed as a prosecutor began asking her questions. But the testimony became increasingly difficult, and she began crying when talking about seeing her family the Sunday before the killings. During opening statements, prosecutor Veryl Gambino said Balfour began threatening to harm the family after moving out of Hudson's family home. Balfour's divorce from Julia Hudson was finalized last year. "Those were not idle threats. ... They were deadly warnings of what was to come," Gambino told the Cook County jury.


Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green Reportedly Expecting First Child
Rumors that Megan Fox is pregnant continue to persist, but they might not be rumors after all. Fox, 25, married Green, 38, in the summer of 2010. This is her first child, and his second -- he shares custody of his 10-year-old son, Kassius, with his ex Vanessa Marcil. The actress' most recent role was a young dancer who has no desire to have children in "Friends With Kids," which has meant repeated questions about Fox's own future as a parent. She most recently told Cosmopolitan magazine, "I want at least two, probably three [kids]. I've always been maternal."


Deion Says Pilar Attacked Him
Pilar Sanders has been arrested for domestic violence after allegedly attacking Deion Sanders in their Texas home. Pilar was booked for "assault family violence."  NFL Hall of Famer Deion claims his estranged wife, Pilar and her friend jumped him in his bedroom earlier today. Deion says two of his sons witnessed the alleged attack. Deion claims he didn't harm Pilar, and only "defended" himself until he was able to call police. Deion Sanders is involved in a divorce with his wife, Pilar, that has become nasty at times. Pilar has made some damaging accusations about her soon-to-be ex-husband, and Deion has shot back. But things got really bad between them recently if the following two tweets sent from Deion’s account on Monday afternoon are true: Pray for me and my kids now! They just witnessed their mother and a friend jump me in my room. She’s going to jail n I’m pressing charges! DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) April 23, 2012. I’m sad my boys witnessed this mess but I warned the police department here that she was gone try n harm me and my boys. DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) April 23, 2012.

Ryan Seacrest renews 'American Idol' deal

The American Idol host has renewed his deal with Fox for two more years. As expected, Ryan Seacrest has re-signed with the hit reality competition series. One report estimated that Seacrest will earn $15 million per year. While Idol on-air talent have come and gone, only Seacrest and judge Randy Jackson have been on the show since the beginning.
  Former ER star Noah Wyle has been arrested. The actor was pictured in handcuffs where he and more than 100 other people were arrested during a protest at Capitol Hill on Monday. Wylie and members of the group ADAPT were urging Congress not to cut Medicaid. The protesters were handcuffed in the rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building. ADAPT maintains that cuts in Medicaid would force elderly people and those with disabilities out of their homes and into nursing homes to get services they require.

Sinead O'Connor Forced to Cancel Tour Due to Bipolar Disorder

Between her bouts with depression and suicide attempts, Sinead O'Connor has tried to hop back on the horse several times over the past few months, but in an announcement made Monday, the singer reveals that for the rest of 2012, she's taking things slow, including canceling her upcoming tour. "With enormous regret I must announce that I have to cancel all touring for the year as I am very unwell due to bipolar disorder," the 45-year-old Irish singer penned on her blog. "As you all know I had a very serious breakdown between December and March and I had been advised by my doctor not to go on tour but didn't  want to 'fail' or let anyone down as the tour was already booked to  coincide with album release. So very stupidly I ignored his advice to my  great detriment, attempting to be stronger than I actually am." "I apologize sincerely for any difficulties this may cause. While touring will be cancelled I do hope and plan to appear at the Curtis Mayfield tribute in The Lincoln Centre in July," she continued.

Lindsay Lohan to play Elizabeth Taylor in Lifetime biopic 'Liz and Dick'
In her first major leading role since the 2009 ABC Family movie Labor Pains, Lindsay Lohan has signed on to play the late Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime biopic Liz & Dick, the network announced today. Chronicling Taylor’s tumultuous romance with actor Richard Burton, the TV movie will be penned by Christopher Monger (Temple Grandin), and executive produced by Larry A. Thompson (Lucy & Desi).