Ryan Buell Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer

Ryan Buell, paranormal investigator and star of A&E's hit series Paranormal State, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He is 30 years old. Buell, who founded the Paranormal Research Society, was released from treatment Wednesday morning, his staff wrote on his his Facebook page. "Things are looking positive after complications with his kidneys started a month ago and temporarily knocked him down," read the update. "Ryan enjoyed some Wendy's (but keep that a secret) and reported back to work today." Buell, who wrote a memoir, Paranormal State: My Journey Into the Unknown, in 2010, has been speaking out about his battle on his official fan page. And he wants to make something clear. He's not the only one struggling with this terrible disease. "You all also know that Ryan ... wants to make sure that others are taken care of first," wrote a member of the PRS staff. "Ryan has been honored and humbled by the support, but also wants to make sure that we all remember the struggle is not his alone." "There are those who have struggled with this disease for years, those who are diagnosed every day and those within the support network surrounding them. Ryan knows he is loved and supported, and would want for that love and support to stretch beyond this community." The post asks that Buell's fans support organizations that are working to find a cure and organizations that offer support to loved ones of those with the disease, citing the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and its taking action initiative.
 The ex-husband of Amy Winehouse is on life support in a U.K. hospital after suffering multiple organ failure following his apparent ingestion of drinks and drugs. Blake Fielder-Civil, 30, was rushed to the hospital in Dewsbury, West Yorks, on Thursday after he was found choking in bed after drinking. "The doctors say they don't know the prognosis," Aspin, who is the mother of Fielder-Civil's 15-month-son, told the Sun. "They said they put him in a coma to help him and due to infection." She added: "I'm praying he'll survive, but I'm having to prepare myself that he may never wake up." His situation comes nearly 13 months after the death of Winehouse, 27, who after her own struggles with addiction, succumbed to the "unintended consequence" of drinking too much alcohol, the coroner determined. Amy's father – and Blake's former father-in-law (from 2007-09) – Mitch Winehouse took to Twitter in response to the "terrible news" about his ex-son-in-law. "Remember Amy loved him," posted Mitch Winehouse. "Let's pray for his recovery."


Joe Simpson Busted for DUI
Joe Simpson -- Jessica Simpson's father -- was arrested for DUI in L.A. According to law enforcement sources, 54-year-old Joe was busted on Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks on August 4.  LAPD cops pulled Joe's car over around 10 PM ... and during the stop, officers got the feeling he was intoxicated and ultimately cuffed the famous pop and took him to the pokey. Joe was booked and spent the rest of the night behind bars. He was released without having to post bail at 9:41 the following day. The case has not been sent over to prosecutors in the L.A. City Attorney's Office yet, but if criminal charges are filed, it's likely Joe will not get any jail time since it's his first offense.  He'll probably end up with a big fat fine

Estate of ‘Jackass’ star Ryan Dunn sued posthumously by family of passenger that died in crash with him 

The parents of Zachary Hartwell, the passenger who was killed in "Jackass" star Ryan Dunn's high-speed, fatal car ride last year, will be suing his estate posthumously. June 2011, Dunn and Hartwell were driving at 132 MPH in West Goshen, Pa., when Dunn's Porsche flew over a guardrail into a tree, and burst into flames. Police said that Dunn had a blood alcohol level of .196, double the legal limit. Both Hartwell and Dunn died in the crash. Hartwell's parents, George and Emma, have filed a civil lawsuit, and are claiming that Dunn was responsible for their son's death. The Hartwells also named Barnaby's West Chester bar in the lawsuit, claiming that Dunn was visibly intoxicated, and that the restaurant should not have continued to serve him. In the suit, they claim negligence and recklessness, as well as wrongful death.

'Last Man Standing': Meet Tim Allen's newest family members
Expect to see several new faces on ABC’s Last Man Standing when the Tim Allen comedy returns for a second season this fall. Newly-minted Showrunner Tim Doyle (Better off Ted, Ellen) has decided to recast several roles, including the part of Kristin — Mike Baxter’s (Allen) eldest daughter — as well as role of Kristin’s son Boyd and the young boy’s father. Amanda Fuller (left) will now play the eldest daughter, replacing Alexandra Krosney. Fuller starred as Dr. Morgan Peterson on Grey’s Anatomy last season and has also made appearances on dramas like Scandal and Bones. Newcomer Flynn Morrison will play a 5-year-old version of Boyd, a role that was portrayed last year by toddler twins Luke and Evan Kruntchev.


TV NEWS
Arsenio Hall's new late-night, syndicated talk show has been sold to stations in more than 85 percent of the country, CBS Television Distribution announced.  The show has been sold in all of the top 50 markets. In addition to Tribune Broadcasting, CBS Television and local TV stations that signed on early, the show has been sold to stations from Sinclair Broadcasting, LIN Television Stations, Belo Corp., Cox Enterprises, Media General, Post-Newsweek Stations, Newport Television, Raycom Media and The Grant Group. Hall's new show will debut in fall 2013.

Hawaii Five-0 is readying for a fight. Ving Rhames will guest star in an upcoming Season 3 episode of the CBS crime procedural. The Pulp Fiction actor will play Billy, a man from Danno’s past, in flashbacks to the Fivo-0 member’s time as a cop in New Jersey.

NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt responded to Sharon Osbourne and her claims that her son, Jack Osbourne was let go from NBC's upcoming new reality series, Stars Earn Stripes after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.  Reportedly, Sharon Osbourne was angry at NBC's supposed decision which prompted her to leave her position as judge on America's Got Talent.  "First, we have the deepest affection for Sharon Osbourne and consider her to be part of the NBC family," Greenblatt said in a statement. "And our hearts go out to her, Ozzy, Jack and his family at this time. We hold medical information in strict confidence and therefore cannot comment specifically about Jack, but as a company that cares deeply about the health and safety of everyone on our shows - especially one like Stars Earn Stripes that requires dangerous water stunts, strenuous physical activity, and uses live ammunition - we required all potential participants to undergo medical vetting to ensure that they could safely participate. Although we did not ask Jack to participate in the competition, we were able to offer him two substantial alternative roles on the show, both of which he declined. This network does not discriminate on any basis."

ION Television picked up the off-net rights to all six seasons of CBS' former series Numb3rs.  The procedural drama originally aired on CBS until 2010 and will premiere on ION during the 2012-2013 season.  Numb3rs will join the network's Positively Entertaining lineup of series that includes its original Flashpoint and the acquired Criminal Minds, Cold Case and Leverage.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Frankie Muniz will play themselves in the Season 2 premiere of ABC’s Don’t Trust the B—- in Apt. 23, airing Oct. 23.


NBC News and TV One are teaming to offer coverage of the 2012 presidential election with a unique perspective aimed at the African American audience.  The coverage will encompass the final night of both the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in addition to the night of the presidential election.  The three nights of coverage will be branded as TV One: One Vote Matters.  This partnership marks the first time the two organizations are working together as well as TV One presenting national convention coverage.  The announcement was made jointly by NBC News President Steve Capus and TV One President/CEO Wonya Lucas.  TV One will air a four-hour block of coverage on the final night of the RNC on August 30 starting at 8p and for the DNC on September 6 beginning at 8p.  NBC News' Craig Melvin will anchor all three evenings of coverage from NBC's Washington, D.C. studios and TV One's Washington Watch host Roland Martin will also offer further coverage and contribute segments and analysis.  TV One's 2012 presidential election night coverage will be live on November 6 beginning at 7p and will include the final victory speech of the newly-elected President of the United States.