Dan Toler, guitarist for Allman Brothers band, dies at 65
Dan Toler, the lead guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band, has died. He was 65. Toler passed away in his sleep following a two-year battle with ALS. "It is with great regret and sadness that our dear friend and loved one, Dan Toler, passed away peacefully in his sleep last night," the statement reads. "Please keep Debbie and the family in your prayers. We would also ask at this time that you would respect the family's privacy. The Toler family thanks you for all your love and support."
 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is clinging to life, according to the country's vice president. "The commander is fighting for his health, for his life," Nicolas Madura said on national TV Thursday. The statement comes 10 days after Chavez returned to Venezuela from Cuba where he had received two months of treatment for his most recent bout with cancer. It was the clearest public indication to date of the severity of the president's condition.  Upon his return to his home country, Chavez was transported to a hospital in the nation's capital, Caracas. Madura's statement on Thursday contradicted earlier press reports that the populist leader had died but signaled that the prognosis was grim. Chavez disappeared from the public eye in December to be treated for cancer, but Venezuelans have not been informed of what type of cancer he suffers from, nor the severity. The president was too ill to attend his inauguration in January. The president has made repeated trips to Cuba for treatment since 2011 and had not apparently cultivated a protégé to succeed him, sparking criticism that he had created a power vacuum. The former paratrooper, who has been in power since 1999, has been a thorn in the side of Washington, espousing leftist and anti-American policies, and maintaining close ties with Havana. The fairytale is over for Michelle Williams and Jason Segel. The Oz the Great and Powerful star and the How I Met Your Mother actor split a few weeks ago after dating for a year. The long distance – Williams, 32, is based in New York City, while Segel, 33, primarily resides in Los Angeles – was the reason behind the breakup.

Bobby Brown Sentenced to 55 Days in Jail in Drunk Driving Case

Bobby Brown has been sentenced to 55 days in jail and four years probation in his most recent drunk driving arrest. Brown, 44, was pulled over in Studio City, Calif., on Oct. 24 for driving erratically and was arrested when the officer detected "a strong scent of alcohol." He was charged with DUI and driving on a suspended license. He was also arrested for driving under the influence in March of 2012. Brown pled no contest to the charges on Tuesday. He was also ordered to complete an 18-month alcohol treatment program. The singer, who married Alicia Etheredge in Hawaii in June of 2012, must report to jail by March 20.

Debbie Reynolds: Carrie Fisher Will Be 'Just Fine' After Hospitalization

Carrie Fisher was briefly hospitalized last week for her bipolar disorder after a bizarre performance aboard a cruise ship, but her mother Debbie Reynolds says she'll be fine. "She's had manic depression bipolar since she was 13. It's an illness, and she's doing much better," Reynolds said Wednesday night. "I'm very proud of her, and she's doing exceptionally well. She'll be just fine, just great, and continue her writing as she always does." Fisher, 56, who has spoken openly about her mental illness, performed on the Holland American cruise liner Eurodam in the Caribbean. The actress and author gave a rambling performance, leaving many in the audience wondering what was wrong.
 "The Wire" star Idris Elba is taking a break from acting this year so he can concentrate on his musical sideline. The British actor DJs under the name Driis and is in the middle of a seven-week residency at a London nightclub. Elba, who has also directed a video for folk rockers Mumford & Sons, has now revealed he is embarking on an acting hiatus in a bid to further his music career. "This year I'm not going to work as an actor so I can concentrate on music," he told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper. "I do it from the heart, not for the money."


Emma Watson in Talks for Cinderella
Emma Watson is in very early talks to play the title character in Kenneth Branagh's live-action adaptation of "Cinderella" for Disney Pictures. Cate Blanchett is already onboard to play the wicked stepmother in the film, which is said to be in the vein of its big-budget fantasy films of late like "Alice in Wonderland" and "Oz: The Great and Powerful".

Ja Rule in jail for tax evasion after serving illegal gun possession sentence

Worldwide rap star Ja Rule is in a New York City federal jail. The 36-year-old left a state prison last week, where he was serving a two-year sentence for illegal gun possession, and went straight into federal custody for tax evasion. The Federal Bureau of Prisons says Ja Rule moved from a jail in upstate New York to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, which houses prisoners who are awaiting court dates or who have short terms left on their sentences. Ja Rule has admitted he failed to pay any taxes on the over $3 million he made between 2004 and 2006 while living in New Jersey. The rapper is expected to be released July 28.

'Girls Gone Wild' files for bankruptcy over debts

"Girls Gone Wild" has filed for bankruptcy in a move it says is an effort to restructure its legal affairs after several disputed court judgments. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday in Los Angeles, listing more than $16 million in disputed claims. The largest claim is $10.3 million that Wynn Resorts is seeking from the company for judgments entered against "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis over a gambling debt and statements he has made about the casino and its founder, Steve Wynn. Francis no longer owns the company, which has made a fortune selling videos and magazines of young women flashing their breasts."Girls Gone Wild" issued a statement that it is financially strong but needed to "re-structure its frivolous and burdensome legal affairs."
 Rachel McAdams is back on the market. The actress has ended her real-life romance with Midnight in Paris costar Michael Sheen. McAdams, 34, and Sheen, 44, took their romance public in October 2010 after meeting on the naturally romantic set of Woody Allen's film. The Canadian star's last serious relationship prior to Sheen was with her Notebook costar Ryan Gosling. The two began dating in 2005 and were briefly engaged, but called it off in 2007. Sheen had an eight-year relationship with actress Kate Beckinsale from 1995 until 2003; the two share daughter Lily, 14.

 There’s another baby on the way for Annie Wersching. Best known for playing agent Renee Walker opposite Kiefer Sutherland on 24, the actress is expecting her second child with husband Stephen Full this summer, her rep confirmed. The couple are already parents to son Freddie, 2½. Wersching, 35, and Full, an actor and comedian, were married at their Los Angeles home in September 2009. The actress isn’t letting motherhood slow her down — she will appear in guest spots on Dallas and Touch in March, followed by Revolution in April.

Dish accuses CBS of demanding Kaley Cuoco delete tweet

CBS denied a claim by Dish Network that they demanded "The Big Bang Theory" star Kaley Cuoco delete a tweet endorsing the satellite company, which CBS is suing. Dish accused CBS of demanding that Cuoco delete a tweet endorsing a Dish product after it was noted that Cuoco was promoting the satellite company -- even as her network sues it. Cuoco tweeted a Dish endorsement even as CBS, which airs her hit sitcom, is locked in litigation with Dish. Dish said it paid Cuoco for the tweet, which was deleted. CBS and the other networks are suing Dish over a feature of its Hopper service that enables Dish subscribers to watch primetime shows -- such as "The Big Bang Theory" -- without commercials. Dish was caught off-guard by the tweet being deleted, and it accused CBS on Thursday of silencing its star. "It's disappointing that CBS -- once the exemplar of editorial independence and innovation -- continues to use its heavy hand to hold back progress from consumers," Dish president and CEO Joe Clayton said in a statement Thursday. CBS denied it demanded Cuoco delete the tweet. Dish is known for its tough negotiations and for getting under the skin of networks with which it has conflicts. Recruiting Cuoco, the star of one of CBS's top shows, might seem an ideal way to rankle the network. But Dish said it paid her for the tweet because of her influence, just as it has paid others to endorse its products online. Cuoco seems to be the only one, however, who appears on a network that is suing Dish.
Cuoco, who has more than 1.2 million Twitter followers, is one of many people who have found that they can make extra money from the burgeoning field of Twitter endorsements. The actress has also done TV ads for Toyota and Priceline.


TV NEWS
The CW is relocating 90210 to the big zip code in the sky. The network has decided to end the ’90s reboot in May after five seasons. The closure-filled series finale, which will likely be paired with a retrospective, is set to air on Monday, May 13.

Sons of Anarchy is making Jimmy Smits a full-time member. Smits — who joined the FX smash last season as gangbanger-turned-”companionator” Nero — is not only returning in Season 6, but will appear in all 13 episodes.
 Venice has a new resident: The Young and the Restless‘ Michael Graziadei. ABC’s Romeo and Juliet-esque soap from Without a Trace‘s Byron Balasco explores two rival families living in the famed California beach town and the forbidden, dangerous romance that emerges between them. The daytime grad will play Josh, a rising star poised to take over the company belonging to his father Gordy Nance (played by The River’s Bruce Greenwood). Venice‘s cast so far also includes Odette Annable (House) and Jennifer Beals (The L Word).


FX has renewed its animated comedy Archer for a 13-episode fifth season.


Two familiar stars will join the casts of American Horror Story and Boardwalk Empire for the shows' new seasons. Kathy Bates, who won an Oscar for her frightening role as Annie in the horror film Misery, will join season 3 of FX's American Horror Story alongside fellow Oscar-winner Jessica Lange. Bates, 64, won an Emmy Award in 2012 for her guest turn on Two and a Half Men. She also appeared on Harry's Law and The Office.


All My Children without Adam Chandler was like peanut butter without jelly or Buffy without Angel. Thankfully, that will no longer be the case when the revived soap hits (computer) screens again this spring. Prospect Park has confirmed that five-time Daytime Emmy winner David Canary will reprise his role as Pine Valley’s ruthless patriarch in the series’ upcoming iTunes/Hulu relaunch. Canary joins previously announced returnees Julia Barr (Brooke), Darnell Williams (Jesse Hubbard), Debbi Morgan (Angela Hubbard), Vincent Irizarry (David Hayward), Lindsay Hartley (Cara Castillo Martin), Jordi Vilasuso (Griffin Castillo), Jill Larson (Opal Cortlandt) and Thorsten Kaye (Zach Slater).


Fox has announced its game plan to serve up springtime finales for Glee, American Idol and other shows, then segue into fresh summer fare — including Season 10 of So You Think You Can Dance.

TUESDAY, MARCH 289 pm Raising Hope Season 3 finale (one hour)
FRIDAY, APRIL 5
8 pm Kitchen Nightmares Season 6 finale
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
9 pm Touch Season 2 finale
MONDAY, APRIL 29
8/7c Bones Season 8 finale
9 pm The Following Season 1 finale
SATURDAY, MAY 4
8 pm COPS season finale
MONDAY, MAY 6
9 pm Hell’s Kitchen (new episodes)
TUESDAY, MAY 7
9 pm New Girl Season 2 finale
9:30 pm The Mindy Project Season 1 finale
THURSDAY, MAY 9
9 pm Glee Season 4 finale
SUNDAY, MAY 12
8:30 pm Bob’s Burgers Season 3 finale
9:30 pm American Dad! Season 8 finale
TUESDAY, MAY 14
8 pm So You Think You Can Dance Season 10 premiere (two hours)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
8 pm American Idol Season 11 finale, Part 1
9 pm Does Someone Have to Go? sneak preview
THURSDAY, MAY 16
8 pm American Idol Season 11 finale, Part 2 (127 minutes)
SUNDAY, MAY 19
7 pm The Cleveland Show Season 4 finale (two episodes)
8 pm The Simpsons Season 24 finale (two episodes)
9 pm Family Guy Season 11 finale (two episodes)
MONDAY, MAY 20
8:30 pm The Goodwin Games premiere
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
8 pm MasterChef Season 4 premiere (two hours)
THURSDAY, MAY 23
8 pm Does Someone Have to Go? premiere
9 pm Hell’s Kitchen time period premiere