The internet is, ahem, alight today because Snoop Dogg's son tweeted a few pictures of himself smoking weed with his famous dad. Corde Calvin Broadus is 18, aspires to be a rapper like is dad, and, also like his dad, is apparently quite the marijuana aficionado. One photo young Broadus tweeted shows him lighting his dad's bong. Another shows the two of them rolling joints side by side. So, the family that tokes together, uh, jokes together? Maybe. Not everyone was amused, though. Celebrity Baby Scoop clucked its tongue, calling the pictures "controversial," and HollywoodLife went so far as to call Snoop a "bad father." After all Snoop, who recently converted to Rastafarianism and changed his name to Snoop Lion, first gained notoriety by spitting heavy-lidded rhymes on an album called the Chronic. Are we that shocked that a man who has so publicly embraced all things sticky and icky would share his passion with his son? At the very least, he's no hypocrite.
Ben Vereen files for divorce from wife of 36 years
Tony Award-winning actor Ben Vereen has filed for divorce from his wife of 36 years. The actor-dancer married wife Nancy Bruner Vereen in July 1976. Court records in Los Angeles show Vereen filed the petition on Thursday, citing irreconcilable differences, although his filing states the pair separated in March. The 65-year-old won a Best Actor in a Musical Tony Award in 1973 for his role in "Pippin" and he appeared in numerous films and television series. His acting credits vary from a role in the miniseries"Roots" and a guest stint on "How I Met Your Mother," as well as a Golden Globe nominated performance in the film "Funny Lady."
Jessica Simpson's fiancé, Eric Johnson, turned 33 on Saturday. But not surprisingly, someone else stole the spotlight at his birthday party. Yes, everyone was fawning over baby Maxwell, now 4 months old, whose proud mom later posted several adorable photos to Twitter and her official website. "Last year at Daddy's party, Maxwell was in my belly. This year she's in my arms!" Simpson, 32, wrote – posting two pics of the baby, one with Mom and one with Dad.
Heidi Klum May Sue French Magazine Over Topless Photos
Photos of Heidi Klum on a French beach without her bikini top recently showed up in a number of French publications, the "Project Runway" star may file a lawsuit a la Duchess Kate for the violation of her privacy. Klum was vacationing on a private beach with her bodyguard-boyfriend and family when the shots were taken. In order to pursue legal action, however, she will need to figure out which magazine published the photos first.
Guilians Rancic's son Duke 
As she left her Texas home to compete on Survivor: Philippines, Lisa Whelchel was hiding a secret that only her close friends knew: Her 24-year marriage to Steve Cauble was ending. "The divorce was final on March 1, and [I] went out to be on Survivor on March 10," Whelchel tells. "Going out to Survivor was helpful for me, to divert my attention and not just dwell on the loss." "I just never thought it would happen to me," says Whelchel, who has worked in Christian ministry with Cauble since The Facts of Life ended in 1988. "It was painful to realize that it wasn't going to work out." Whelchel, 49, and Cauble, 61, have three grown children. Despite the divorce, they remain close – even watching the premiere of the show together with their kids. "We will always be friends," Whechel says. "And we will always be family, too."
'The Great Gatsby' gets new release date
Director Baz Luhrmann’s 3-D film The Great Gatsby will open in theaters nationwide and in Canada on May 10, then worldwide the following week. The film was initially scheduled to hit theaters on Christmas day, but Warner Bros. pushed the release back last August. The adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, and Joel Edgerton. The film will now be able to “beat on, against the current” as it will no longer be competing with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Les Misérables, This is 40, Zero Dark Thirty, Django Unchained, and other December blockbusters. “Audiences have been looking forward to Baz Luhrmann’s film adaptation of one of the most beloved books of all time, and we felt this beautifully extravagant and dramatic film would be a perfect way for us to kick off our Summer slate,” president of Warner Bros. domestic distribution Dan Fellman said in press release.Jack Ryan
Nonso Anozie ("Game of Thrones," "The Grey") has signed on for a role in Kenneth Branagh's currently shooting "Jack Ryan" reboot at Paramount Pictures. The story goes back to Ryan's post-Marine/pre-CIA analyst days. Little is known about Anozie's role aside from his character being named Embee.
The Great Migration
Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Ashley Benson and "Big Time Rush" members Kendall Schmidt and Logan Henderson have all signed on voice characters in the indie animated feature "The Great Migration". The story follows a predator whose altered state proves to be a threat to the local ecosystem. All of the actors will also contribute to the film’s soundtrack.
Singer Fiona Apple was arrested in the Texas border town of Sierra Blanca on Wednesday night. According to a press release issued by the Hudspeth County Shefiff's Office, the 35-year-old singer was found with .01 lbs. of marijuana and .010 lbs. of hashish after officers pulled over her tour bus and asked passengers to disembark when their dog "detected the presence of concealed humans and/or controlled substances emitting from the inside of the vehicle." Apple "freely admitted that the controlled substances belonged to her and she was placed under arrest by U.S. Border Patrol agents and detained," the press release continues. Police officers arrived at 9:30 p.m., and she was detained in Hudspeth County Jail. On Thursday, Apple posted $10,000 bond and was released from jail. On Apple's Facebook page, a Tuesday listing put the singer in Mesa, Ariz., where she performed at the Mesa Arts Center. As one fan posted among the comments: "Friday in Houston! I'm excited." She was also scheduled to perform on Thursday night in Austin, Texas, but according to a post on her Facebook page late Thursday afternoon, the show was postponed. Tom McKay ("Hatfields & McCoys") has joined the cast of Starz and BBC1's ten-episode drama series "The White Queen". The story follows a group of women and their power struggle during the War of the Roses in 1464. McKay will play Jasper Tudor, who schemes with Margaret Beaufort (Amanda Hale) to make her son Henry the future king.
Sun's Frye Out Indefinitely with Heart Condition
Suns forward Channing Frye will be out indefinitely due to an enlarged heart, the team announced Thursday. The 29-year-old Frye was diagnosed by the team's cardiologist, Dr. Tim Byrne, with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that was discovered during a screening as part of a routine preseason physical. Frye will be re-evaluated in December, until which time he will not participate in any basketball-related activities. No other details of his condition have been released. Frye, who was expected to miss the start of the season while recovering from shoulder surgery, told the Arizona Republic that he expected to miss the entire season but was hopeful that the virus would go away and he could resume his career. He is scheduled to meet with the media on Friday. "Nothing is more important to us than the health and well-being of our players," said Suns president of basketball operations Lon Babby. "Channing and his family have the full support of our organization. His health is our primary concern, and we are committed to helping him in any way he needs." Frye's condition is similar to those that were responsible for the deaths of former Boston Celtics forward Reggie Lewis, who died in 1993, and former Stanford forward Pete Sauer, who died earlier this summer playing pickup basketball. Cardiomiopathy makes the hard work harder to pump blood, which enlarges the heart and can lead to heart failure. Dilated cardiomiopathy, which is what Frye has been diagnosed with, is more common than hypertrophic cardiomiopathy, which afflicted Lewis. Frye has spent three seasons in Phoenix, averaging 11.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks. In 2011-12, he posted 10.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game.
R. Kelly makes history with 21 Soul Train Awards nominations for his career
The 2012 Soul Train Awards nominations were announced Wednesday (Sept. 19), earning R&B artist R. Kelly a place in history as he brought his nominations total to 21 for his career, more than any other artist. Usher received the most for 2012, with five nominations. Kelly received two noms, while the late Whitney Houston was nominated for Best Gospel Inspirational Performance and the late Amy Winehouse was nominated for Best International Performance. The awards will be held Nov. 8 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. They will air on BET on Nov. 25.
A judge on Wednesday awarded The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Adrienne Maloof temporary custody of her three sons, after she alleged that her estranged husband, Paul Nassif, choked one of them last week. A rep for Nassif confirmed the court decision adding that his legal team was blindsided by the allegations, which Nassif denies. Maloof, 51, claims that Nassif, 50, with whom she is locked in a bitter divorce and custody battle, turned around and choked one of the boys for being rowdy on a drive last Thursday. Later that same day, Maloof alleges, Nassif took one boy who was misbehaving during bathtime and "threw him in the corner." Nassif's lawyer, Lisa Meyer, characterized the claims as "gamesmanship at its worst," and said Maloof wasn't present during either alleged incident. "It is a sad day when parents have to stoop to the level of making false allegations against another parent," Meyer said. Nassif, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, filed for divorce in August. He has requested joint custody of 9-year-old Gavin and 6-year-old twins Christian and Collin. Maloof is seeking primary custody. Paris Hilton apologizes to gay community for AIDS comments
Paris Hilton has issued an official apology for her comments about gay men and AIDS that were recorded in a taxi without her knowledge in early September. "I want to say how sorry I am," writes Hilton on her Twitter, directing people to GLAAD's website to read her full apology. Hilton was recorded talking to a friend about the hookup app Grindr, which allows gay men to find potential partners. "Eww. ... Gay guys are the horniest people in the world," she says after her friend describes how it works. "They're disgusting,". Dude, most of them probably have AIDS. I would be so scared if I was gay guy. You'll, like, die of AIDS." In the official apology, Hilton says she was not directing her comments toward the entire gay community, and acknowledges that HIV and AIDS can affect anyone. Here's the full statement: "As anyone close to me knows, I always have been and always will be a huge supporter of the gay community. I am so sorry and so upset that I caused pain to my gay friends, fans and their families with the comments heard this morning. I was having this private conversation with a friend of mine who is gay and our conversation was in no way towards the entire gay community. It is the last thing that I would ever want to do and I cannot put into words how much I wish I could take back every word," she writes. She continues: "HIV/AIDS can hurt anyone, gay and straight, men and women. It's something I take very seriously and should not have been thrown around in conversation. Gay people are the strongest and most inspiring people I know. It is so wrong when people bully or put down others for being gay. No one should have to go through that. Again, I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart and I feel absolutely horrible. I hope that everyone can accept my apology and know that it is not who I am or how I feel in any way."TV NEWS
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will make a joint appearance on The View next Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Marking her first major foray into television, Diane Kruger has snagged the female lead in FX’s drama pilot The Bridge. Adapted from the Scandinavian series i Bron, The Bridge centers on two detectives from the United States and Mexico who must work together to hunt down a serial killer operating on both sides of the American-Mexican border. Kruger, whose credits include Inglourious Basterds and the National Treasure films, will play El Paso Police Homicide Detective Sonya North, a dogged cop who lacks tact, warmth and empathy. Shockingly candid, she calls the world like she sees it – which can be off-putting to her colleagues, but also refreshing and funny. The role of her partner, Marco Ruiz, is still being cast.
Sherilyn Fenn (Twin Peaks) has joined Magic City‘s second season as a former call-girl who runs a brothel backed by Danny Huston’s Ben Diamond.
Comedy Central has renewed Tosh.0 for a 30-episode fifth season, to launch in 2013.
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Syfy: Haven at 10p
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