Malcolm's in the middle of a health scare. Former child star Frankie Muniz is recovering from "mini-stroke" that sent him to the hospital last Friday. Muniz, who turns 27 on Wednesday, tells his Twitter followers that the experience was "not fun at all." "Have to start taking care of my body!" he writes. "Getting old!" Muniz provided no more details. But a "mini-stroke" is commonly used to describe a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, when blood temporarily stops reaching the brain, causing stroke-like symptoms for one to 24 hours. Doctors believe a TIA can be a warning sign for a possible full stroke in the future without preventative measures. Muniz grew up in front of TV audiences on Malcolm in the Middle from 2000 to 2006. He's moved on to racecar driving and music – he drums for the band Kingsfoil – though recently made a cameo on Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23

Jamie Foxx to be next 'Spider-Man' villain

Jamie Foxx has some electrifying news for ET: He will definitely be starring in the sequel to "The Amazing Spider-Man!" "Electro is a great character," Jamie tells ET's Nancy O'Dell when she asks him if he's confirmed to be in the next installment of the blockbuster franchise "I met with the director, Mark Webb, I met with Andrew Garfield, and we talked. I think Electro will be an exciting character to play because he's a genius electrician-type person, and he gets the short end of the stick from the whole world, and the next thing you know he turns it on." Rumors had been swirling for quite some time that Jamie would be taking on the role of Spidey's nemesis, and he fueled the fire the day after Halloween when he tweeted that he dressed up as the character. Plus, Webb alluded to the super-villain being a part of the next movie while promoting the upcoming release of "The Amazing Spider-Man" on Blu-ray and listing his favorite villains: "I like Green Goblin. I like Electro a lot. I think Electro is pretty fantastic." Earlier today it was announced today that "Chronicle" and "Lincoln" star Dane Dehaan will join the super sequel as Harry Osborn, with Webb tweeting, "Meet Harry Osborn. So excited to have him on board. @danedehaan." Of course, Spidey fans know that Harry Osborn is the son of Norman Osborn, who becomes The Green Goblin, and Harry himself eventually becomes the super-villain Hobgoblin. So who are the official baddies of the next Spider-Man film? No actual names have been announced, but the information is all there for those who want to connect the dots. Also starring Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx and Shailene Woodley, the new film in the Spider-Man saga is set for release in 3D on May 2, 2014. Production will begin in early 2013.

Jason Patric fighting for secret son

Julia Roberts' ex-boyfriend Jason Patric is fighting for custody of the son he had hoped to keep a secret. The Speed 2 star donated sperm so his ex-girlfriend Danielle Schreiber could have a baby three years ago (09), but now he wants to be a proper dad. News of Patric's biological son, Gus, didn't make headlines until now because Schreiber agreed not to tell anyone who the father of her child was. The couple briefly reconciled last year (11), and it appears the actor took a liking to his son - because now he has split from his ex again, he wants to be a part of the child's life and he filed legal documents in a family court earlier this year (12) asking a judge to award him joint custody. Although by law he's little more than a sperm donor, and therefore has no custody rights, Patric has been awarded visitation, while his ex was granted temporary sole legal and physical custody of Gus. The boy's mother has taken issue with the order because she doesn't believe her ex should have any legal rights to custody or visitation. The case is ongoing.

Katt Williams: I'm retiring from stand-up

Embattled comedian Katt Williams has announced his retirement from the stage just a day after he was arrested for his part in a vicious bar fight in Seattle, Wash. The arrest is the latest in a long line of legal woes for the funnyman, and it appears to have taken the fun out of his career. In a rambling interview with KOMO TV on Monday night, Williams announced his current stand-up tour has been cancelled -- and he is planning to retire from stand-up. The actor and comedian said, "I'm just gonna go ahead and announce my retirement from stand-up, I'm kinda done. I've discussed it with my kids, I wasn't gonna do (it) in the middle of a Seattle street, I was going to go to Los Angeles and do it in the offices of ICM (talent agency) or Live Nation (event promoters)." Williams also told the reporters he had been kicked out of four Seattle hotels in recent days, but didn't explain further. He also joked that he was considering buying the up-for-auction Washington State Ferry Rhododendron so he had a place to stay. He said, "I can stay (on the ferry), and my family can be there, and my dogs can be there, and my whole staff can be there until we get done suing Seattle for this $50 million that I want for crippling my reputation as a father, and a black man, and as a taxpaying citizen, and as a person who is not a convicted felon." Williams was released from jail early on Monday, following his arrest at the World Sports Grille on Sunday. He was booked for charges of assault, harassment and obstruction. It has since emerged that he was also involved in a fight with three fans on Friday after they forced their way into his dressing room before a show.
 In photos from his weekend nuptials to actress Courtney Mazza, Lopez, 39, looks like a classic handsome groom dressed in black and white as he leads his bride – and their adorable 2-year-old daughter Gia – down the aisle after tying the knot. The trio also shared the spotlight as they cut the enormous pink multiple-tiered wedding cake as a family. The cake, a winter-wonderland-meets-beach theme creation, was by Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro. The wedding will be featured in a two-hour TLC special called Mario & Courtney's Wedding Fiesta, slated to air Dec. 8.


Gabriel Aubry Started Fight but Won't Be Prosecuted

The verdict is in as far as cops are concerned Gabriel Aubry was clearly the instigator of the Thanksgiving Day brawl at Halle Berry's house. Detectives are now clear on what they believe happened -- Gabriel committed two batteries on Olivier Martinez before Olivier lifted a finger to defend himself. Gabriel deposited Nahla at Halle's house Olivier walked out and said, "We have to talk." Based on interviewing the principles and witnesses, detectives have concluded Gabriel then pushed Olivier (battery #1) and swung at his face, making contact with his shoulder (battery #2).  Cops say at that point, Olivier responded in self defense with 3 quick punches to the face.  What's more, law enforcement sources say they are "concerned" about what they believe are "Gabriel's ongoing anger issues." As one law enforcement source put it, "It seems he's still having a hard time getting over his break up with Halle." But here's the good news for Gabriel, Halle and Olivier have both told detectives and prosecutors they do not want Gabriel charged with a crime because they do not believe it would be in Nahla's best interests. The case will be set for an informal hearing at the city attorney's office. The likely outcome is that Gabriel will agree to take anger management classes, although the the hearing officer could decide to just drop the entire matter after hearing both sides.

 Officials have removed a relaxation drink named after reggae icon Bob Marley after several students at a New Jersey school were sickened. Marley's Mellow Mood is promoted to reduce stress. The drink's nutrition facts say it may cause drowsiness and is not intended for children. However, students at Satz Middle School and Holmdel High School could buy it on campus. Several middle school students were sickened on Friday. The Asbury Park Press reports the school district's food service provider has removed a manager pending an investigation. Chartwells School Dining Services also has removed the Marley product. The company issued a statement in which it said it takes this situation very seriously.


Steele says she’s engaged to QB

Christian Ponder's development as an NFL quarterback hasn't moved along as quickly as Minnesota Vikings fans would like, but it appears as though he's progressing nicely in the romance department. Roughly six weeks after Ponder confirmed he had been dating ESPN sideline reporter Samantha Steele for a couple of months, Steele on Tuesday told Sports Illustrated's Richard Deitsch that the pair is engaged. "Spoke to ESPN's @Samantha_Steele today. She confirms she is engaged to @VikingsFootball quarterback Christian Ponder," Deitsch tweeted. Ponder, in his second season with the Vikings after becoming the No. 12 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, hasn't shied from talking about the high-profile pairing since it became public. "I'm proud of the relationship," he said the first time reporters asked him about it. "I have bragging rights."

 Anderson Cooper can see once again after a temporary – and painful – bout of blindness. Cooper posted a picture of himself on Instagram Tuesday sporting a white gauze patch over his right eye. "Temporarily blinded last week while on assignment," he said. "UV light bouncing off water. Much better now. Details today on #andersonlive." On Anderson Cooper Live, he explained how he went blind over the weekend while filming a story for 60 Minutes on the coast of Portugal. "I wake up in the middle of the night and it feels like my eyes are on fire," he said. "It turns out I have sunburned my eyeballs and I go blind. I went blind for 36 hours. I took this picture of me after I went to the hospital." He then showed his audience his photo and joked, "That's my new Match.com profile picture, by the way." But the potential damage he faced is no laughing matter, and Cooper had NBC's chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, on to warn viewers about eye protection. Snyderman said that the light reflected off the water burned his retinas, but that the hospital visit could have easily been avoided. "It's a reminder that frankly everyone needs sunglasses," she advised. And to Cooper, she added, "Fortunately for you you're going to be fine, but it's a real reminder."

Eddie Murphy tops Forbes list of most overpaid actors

I  bet Eddie Murphy would like to trade places with another actor right about now. The Saturday Night Live alum tops Forbes‘ list of the year’s most overpaid actors again, followed by newcomer Katherine Heigl and Oscar winners Reese Witherspoon and Sandra Bullock (say it isn’t so!). Murphy’s earning power has steadily declined since his string of ’80s hits, including Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop. His voice work in Shrek and Mulan and family-friendly roles in Norbit and Dr. Dolittle left him in good standing, but his recent films, Imagine That, A Thousand Words, Meet Dave, and Tower Heist, flopped at the box office. Forbes calculates that for every dollar Murphy was paid for his last three films, they returned an average of $2.30 at the box office. Hollywood’s one-time go-to romcom leading lady, Heigl, fell close behind Murphy. Her films earned an average of $3.40 for every dollar she was paid. Her most recent movie, One For The Money, reeled in $37 million on an estimated $40 million budget. However, her upcoming ensemble pic The Big Wedding, starring Robert DeNiro, Susan Sarandon, and Amanda Seyfried, is sure to give her more wiggle room.
1. Eddie Murphy – Returns $2.30 for every $1 paid.
2. Katherine Heigl – Returns $3.40 for every $1 paid.
3. Reese Witherspoon – Returns $3.90 for every $1 paid.
4. Sandra Bullock – Returns $5 for every $1 paid.
5. Jack Black – Returns $5.20 for every $1 paid.

Netflix outbids Starz for rights to Disney movies

Netflix's Internet video service has landed the U.S. rights to show Disney movies shortly after they leave theaters, a coup that could turn into a costly mistake if the deal doesn't bring in more customers. The multiyear licensing agreement announced Tuesday represents a breakthrough for Netflix as it tries to secure more exclusive programming for a popular service that streams video over high-speed Internet connections. The approach is making Netflix more like traditional pay-TV channels such as HBO, Starz and Showtime. Financial terms weren't disclosed, but analysts estimate that Netflix will pay Disney more than $350 million annually. That's a hefty bill that will require Netflix to accelerate its subscriber growth or consider raising its prices - something that management has vowed not to do after rankling customers with rate hikes last year. Netflix is snatching the rights to the Disney movies from Starz, which had failed to reach terms on renewing a separate licensing agreement with Netflix. Until February, Netflix's streaming service had access to Disney movies through that Starz deal. The loss had been interpreted as a blow that diminished Netflix's market value. Investors applauded Netflix Inc. for trumping Starz to get the Disney rights directly from The Walt Disney Co. - and for winning an exclusive provision that shuts out Starz and other rivals.  Netflix had 25.1 million Internet video subscribers in the U.S. through September, up from 21.5 million at the same time last year. Starz's premium channel had 20.8 million subscribers at the end of September, up from 19 million a year ago.

Hugh Hefner, fiancee obtain marriage license

Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris are again taking steps toward the altar, more than a year after the centerfold canceled their previous engagement and was branded a "runaway bride" in Playboy. The couple obtained a marriage license Tuesday at a courthouse in Beverly Hills. Harris called off the couple's previous engagement in June 2011, prompting Playboy to affix "runaway bride" stickers to an issue introducing her as Mrs. Hefner. they reunited earlier this year and plan to wed on New Year's Eve.

TV NEWS
ABC has released details on its midseason schedule, which features a toned-up Body of Proof returning to Tuesday nights. The revamped Dana Delany-led procedural again will air in the 10/9c slot left vacant after Private Practice‘s series finale, likely to take place in late January. The network will fill 666 Park Avenue‘s Sunday 10 pm spot with Red Widow, starring Finding Neverland‘s Radha Mitchell as a woman who gets tangled up with an Eastern European mob. Widow will debut with a two-hour premiere at 9 pm on March 3 and premiere in its regular timeslot the following week.


Elizabeth Banks will reprise her season one character as Mitch & Cam’s wild and hard-partying best girlfriend on Modern Family this season! In the episode that’ll air in 2013, Sal delivers big news to Mitch and Cam that she’s getting married.


Michael Richards is plotting his TV return. The Seinfeld vet will co-star opposite Cheers alumnae Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman in the TV Land comedy pilot Giant Baby.  The potential sitcom stars Alley as Maddie Banks, a Broadway star who comes face-to-face with the son (Eric Petersen) she gave up for adoption 26 years ago. Richards will play her limo driver, while Perlman is her long-suffering assistant and best friend. Additionally, Gilles Marini (Switched at Birth, Dancing With the Stars) will guest in a potentially recurring role as Maddie’s chef.


Jason Morgan may have left Port Charles, but Sonny Corinthos isn’t going anywhere. General Hospital vet Maurice Benard announced via Twitter late Monday that he had “just signed [his] contract” to continue with the ABC soap. “It makes me feel good that I’m not leaving my family,” he added.


Let the Animation Domination continue. Fox has ordered 13 episodes of Murder Police, a new animated series from David A. Goodman (Family Guy) and Jason Ruiz. The twisted take on a local police precinct will follow Manual Sanchez (voiced by Ruiz), who wants to be a good cop but is constantly challenged by his co-workers’ incompetence.


More ABC moves, Suburgatory will move back to its Season 1, 8:30 Wednesday time slot starting April 3; after its season finale, it’ll be replaced on May 1 with Family Tools, a family-business comedy (an adaptation of the British sitcom White Van Man) starring The King of Queens‘ Leah Remini and The Closer‘s J.K. Simmons. How to Live With Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life), a comedy led by Scrubs‘ Sarah Chalke as a single mom who moves back in with her folks (Everybody Loves Raymond‘s Brad Garrett and Weeds‘ Elizabeth Perkins), premieres Wednesday, April 3 at 9:30. Chefs Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre and Brian Malarkey will hed up The Taste, a new cooking competition. It’ll bow Jan. 22 at 8 pm. Dancing With the Stars will return for its 16th season on at 8 pm on Monday, March 18. The results show will debut the following week at 9 pm on Tuesday, March 26.

Tonight's Premieres:GMC TV: ASPiRE: The Root 100 at 8p
Investigation Discovery: Final Cut at 9p
truTV: Caught Red Handed at 10p
Tonight's Finales:Syfy: Ghost Hunters at 9p
Lifetime: The Houstons: On Our Own at 10p