Natina Reed of the late 1990s girl band Blaque has passed away. The "Bring It On" star, 32, died on Friday, Oct. 26 after she was struck by a car while crossing the street in Georgia. According to the Gwinnett Police Department, the driver of the vehicle was "was determined to be not at fault and there are no charges pending." The driver also phoned 911 after the accident, at 10:30 P.M. Reed was pronounced dead at 10:59 P.M. at Gwinnett Medical Center. She would have been 33 Sunday. Reed was known as one-third of the Atlanta-based group Blaque, who had hits like "808," "Can't Get It Back" and "Bring It All To Me," which featured 'N Sync's J.C. Chasez. She starred in 2000's "Bring It On" with band mates Brandi Williams and Shamari Fears-DeVoe. The rapper was a protégé of the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, who was a member of TLC until 2002. Fellow Blaque members Williams and Fears-DeVoe issued a joint statment: We are devastated by the loss of our group member, sister and friend Natina Reed. Because of the enormous support of Blaque fans and our love for each another, Blaque officially reunited this fall and we were in the process of working on a new album and a reality show. Natina continuously embodied the pioneering spirit of Blaque and her undeniable creativity touched the hearts of fans everywhere. Natina was a mother, sister, accomplished songwriter, artist and friend. We ask for your prayers at this time for Natina's family. She will forever be missed and her global influence eternally felt. We thank God for the experiences we shared. Reed, a New York City native, is survived by her son, Tren Brown, 10. His father is the rapper Kurupt, who said in a statement: "Myself and Tren, Natina's son, would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this tragic time. This is a tremendous loss to our family. Natina was a great person, and I wish everyone had the opportunity to meet her and know her as I did."

Lil Wayne tells fans he's 'good' after hospitalizations

Lil Wayne is doing well after multiple in-flight medical emergencies grounded two planes he was flying on. The rapper tweeted fans to thank them for their support after experiencing seizure-like symptoms and being hospitalized two days in a row. "Thanx for all the prayers! I am good," writes the rapper. Although Wayne's people have denied that he experienced seizures, instead saying he was suffering from migraines and dehydration, the pilot on one of the planes described his ailment as seizure-like when he radioed in the emergency before re-routing the plane so Wayne could go to the hospital. His hospitalization could disrupt the court case he's currently embroiled in because he might not be able to testify against the documentarian whom he accuses of portraying him in a scandalous light and using his music without his permission.


Alan Kirschenbaum, co-creator of 'Yes, Dear,' dead at 51
Comedy writer Alan Kirschenbaum, whose vast TV credits include the co-creation of CBS’ long-running sitcom Yes, Dear as well as writing for the laughers My Name is Earl and Raising Hope, has died. He was 51. Pending examination, the Los Angeles County Coroner on Sunday called it an apparent suicide.  “We are stunned and devastated to hear the news this morning of Alan’s passing,” according to a CBS statement. ”We have lost a long-time colleague, a valued friend and truly one of the most well liked individuals in our midst.  We will remember a gifted and successful comedy writer/producer who shared generously of his time beyond his show duties to help the network and studio in a variety of ways; a kind and gentle man; and a warm and witty conversationalist who could always be seen chatting up many on our lot ranging from assistants to senior executives.  Everyone at CBS truly loved Alan and he will be deeply missed.  Our hearts grieve for his wife Vicki, daughter Molly, sister Judi, mother Ethel and his father, comedian Freddie Roman, and all of Alan’s family and friends.”

Buju Banton asks judge to reconsider drug sentence

Buju Banton's new attorney has asked a federal judge in Tampa to reconsider the 10-year prison sentence the Jamaican reggae singer is serving on two drug charges. Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, is set to appear Tuesday in Tampa federal court for a re-sentencing on a gun possession charge. That charge carries an additional five-year prison sentence. The motion filed last week includes a letter to U.S. District Judge James Moody from Banton's former attorney, David O. Markus. Markus represented Banton in the singer's two trials in Tampa in 2010 and 2011. He says Banton is eligible for a reduced sentence of five years and a day because he's a first-time, non-violent offender with "the support of his entire country" and a history of charitable works.


'Argo' claims No. 1 with $12.4 million
Ben Affleck’s C.I.A. thriller Argo is having quite the box office run. After debuting at number two with $19.5 million, Warner Bros.’ Oscar contender dropped by just 16 percent last weekend to $16.4 million. This weekend, the film notched yet another impressive achievement: it climbed to number one with an estimated $12.4 million in its third frame, becoming the first film since True Grit to hop to first place in its third weekend. The pricey novel adaptation Cloud Atlas finished in third place with a weak $9.4 million. Remarkably, that was the best start of any of this weekend’s newcomers, which is a testament to the weakness of the frame.
1. Argo – $12.4 million
2. Hotel Transylvania – $9.5 million
3. Cloud Atlas – $9.4 million
4. Paranormal Activity 4 – $8.7 million
5. Taken 2 – $8.0 million

Whitney Houston inheritance going to Bobbi Kristina as planned

Although the two executors of Whitney Houston's will, Cissy and Pat Houston, had tried to adjust the way the late singer's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, will receive her mother's inheritance, she'll now get the money as her mother intended. The co-executors filed legal papers to change the way 19-year-old Bobbi Kristina would inherit her mother's $20 million fortune so it wasn't "too much, too soon," but the case was dismissed after the parties came to an agreement. Apparently, the new deal is almost identical to the way Whitney had planned it. Bobbi Krisitina will get 10 percent when she turns 21, around $2 million, then a little less than 20 percent when she turns 25, or around $4 million, and the rest, around $16 million, when she turns 30.

Addicted
Boris Kodjoe ("Resident Evil: Retribution") has joined the cast of Billie Woodruff's "Addicted" at Lionsgate. The story follows a woman in a perfectly quaint marriage who begins having affairs to satisfying her addiction to sex.

A Many Splintered Thing
Luke Wilson ("Old School") will join the likes of Chris Evans, Michelle Monaghan and Anthony Mackie in "A Many Splintered Thing". The story follows a disillusioned young man pretending to be a philanthropist who falls for a woman at a charity dinner. He feigns a platonic relationship to keep seeing her.
 Actor Orlando Brown is facing arrest after allegedly failing to show up for a court hearing. The former "That's So Raven" star was due to appear before a judge earlier this month to give an update on his court-ordered alcohol education classes stemming from a plea deal over a 2011 DUI conviction. However, Brown failed to appear and a judge issued a warrant for his arrest on Tuesday. The alleged no-show marks the third time Brown has failed to turn up for a scheduled court date -- he was arrested in May over a similar issue and a previous bench warrant was issued for him in July over another missed hearing.

Levi Johnston marries Sunny Oglesby in Alaska

Levi Johnston has tied the knot with girlfriend Sunny Oglesby in Alaska on Sunday, Oct. 28. The couple welcomed daughter Breeze Beretta Johnston last month, Johnston's second child. He has a son, Tripp, with ex-girlfriend Bristol Palin. The couple were married in front of more than 100 friends and family, but Tripp was not present.

TV NEWS
At least there’s plenty of material for monologues. Jimmy Kimmel Live will still film this week’s shows at the Brooklyn Academy of Music starting Monday, as scheduled, despite Hurricane Sandy. “We are bringing in back-up generators and will be able to do our show in the event of a power failure,” a rep for the show says in a statement. “We are also flying staff and crew out earlier to beat the storm. We have had no audience drop-outs so far despite news of the storm.” Earlier today, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo ordered the suspension of all subway, bus and commuter railroad service starting at 7 p.m. ET Sunday. Scheduled guests include Chris Rock, Kelly Ripa, and Alicia Keys on Oct. 29; Howard Stern, Tracy Morgan, and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings on Oct. 30; David Letterman and Vampire Weekend on Oct. 31; and Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and the Avett Brothers featuring the Brooklyn Philharmonic on Nov. 1. Guests for Nov. 2 are still to be announced.


G4 has opted to end two of its long-running series, Attack of the Show and X-Play. Both series will continue production through the end of the year, airing their respective final installments in December.


West Wing alum Bradley Whitford is getting hitched to the ABC comedy pilot Trophy Wife. The Emmy-winning actor will star opposite Malin Akerman in the single-camera project, which centers on a reformed party girl (Akerman) who finds herself in an insta-family when she falls in love with a man (Whitford) with three manipulative kids and two judgmental ex-wives.


A badass and a baby bro are once again Good Wife-bound. Anika Noni Rose and Dallas Roberts are slated to return to the CBS drama during its current fourth season. The soon-to-be Walking Dead actor will resurface as Alicia’s younger brother during Stockard Channing‘s debut outing as their mother, while Rose — who now recurs on Private Practice — will reprise her role as a ruthless prosecutor rejoining the fold for a case. Though Rose is currently only signed on for one Wife installment, EP Robert King says that “it could extend to three.”


Louis CK has postponed his Oct. 28 standup show in New York City because of the threat of Hurricane Sandy. “I thought about this very carefully and I really started to worry about making 4300 people come into midtown manhattan on Sunday night, which is just when the stormatron 5000 is supposed to crush our empire.  new york state has ordered the sutdown of all mass transit (subways, buses and commuter trains) as of 7pm Sunday night. The comedian added that the show will be rescheduled for March 2, and tickets for tonight will be honored at that time.


Showing faith in yet another of his long-time Office actors, Greg Daniels has tapped Brian Baumgartner to star in his untitled ABC comedy pilot. The Dunder Mifflin vet will headline the single-camera project, which centers on a mid-level airline executive desperate to win again — at anything.

Ryan Cartwright is headed to the CBS sitcom this fall as Penny’s new pal. Turns out, the aspiring actress will go back to school this season (Thursdays, 8/7c) and will befriend a few of her classmates — including Cartwright’s character — along the way. Leonard, however, won’t be too fond of his girlfriend’s new guy friend. In addition to his current role on Alphas, Cartwright has enjoyed lengthy arcs on both Bones and Mad Men.