Chrissy Amphlett Dead at 53

Chrissy Amphlett -- whose hit song "I Touch Myself" while lead singer of the Divinyls dominated the 1990s -- passed away on Sunday. She was 53.  Her husband has released a statement explaining, "Amphlett succumbed to the effects of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis."  Amphlett revealed she had multiple sclerosis in 2007 and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010.  The Divinyls released six albums between 1982 and 1996, but peaked in 1991 with the song "I Touch Myself." It was featured in the movie "Prelude to a Kiss" and later used in "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery."

3 Doors Down Bassist Todd Harrell Charged In Fatal Crash

Bassist Robert Todd Harrell of the rock band 3 Doors Down has been charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication after an interstate crash claimed the life of another motorist in the Nashville area, police said. The 41-year-old musician remained jailed early Sunday in connection with the fatal accident late Friday night on Interstate 40 that left 47-year-old Paul Howard Shoulders Jr. dead, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said. A police statement said a preliminary investigation showed that Harrell was driving west at a high rate of speed in the Nashville suburb of Hermitage when his car clipped a pickup truck driven by Shoulders. Police said the pickup then went out of control, struck a guardrail, went down an embankment and overturned. Shoulders was ejected. Authorities said Harrell’s car hit a retaining wall and stopped about a quarter mile away. Police said Harrell showed signs of impairment when he underwent field sobriety tasks, adding in their statement that “he acknowledged consuming hard cider and taking prescription Lortab” and Xanax. Shoulders, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at a Nashville hospital, authorities added. The police statement said Harrell, of Mt. Juliet, also was charged with bringing controlled substances into the jail. Authorities said sheriff’s deputies had discovered a plastic bag concealed in his sock that contained eight Xanax pills, 24 Oxycodone pills and four Oxymorphone pills during a search at the booking room. Early Sunday, a jail official contacted by The Associated Press said Harrell remained in custody in lieu of $100,000 bond. The official, who declined to be identified by name, said Harrell was not available and jail records didn’t indicate whether he had an attorney. The official said Harrell faces a court appearance Thursday morning. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Paul Howard Shoulders, Jr. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this difficult time,” said a statement released on the 3 Doors Down website. The band, which formed in Mississippi in the ‘90s and touts a straight-up rock ‘n’ roll sound with such hits as “Away From The Sun” and “Kryptonite,” did not elaborate on the statement.

Reese Witherspoon Arrested For Disorderly Conduct After Traffic Stop

Actress Reese Witherspoon was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a state trooper said she wouldn’t stay in the car while her husband was given a field sobriety test in Atlanta.BThe trooper noticed the car driven by her husband wasn’t staying in its lane early Friday morning, so a traffic stop was initiated. Her husband, James Toth, had droopy eyelids and watery, bloodshot eyes, and his breath smelled strongly of alcohol, according to the report. Toth told the trooper he’d had a drink, which Witherspoon said was consumed at a restaurant two hours before the traffic stop, the trooper writes. Before the field sobriety test began, Witherspoon got out of the car, was told to get back in and obeyed, the report said. After she got out a second time, the trooper said he warned her that she would be arrested if she left the car again. As the test continued, “Mrs. Witherspoon began to hang out the window and say that she did not believe that I was a real police officer. I told Mrs. Witherspoon to sit on her butt and be quiet,” Trooper First Class J. Pyland writes. Toth was then placed under arrest. He was charged with driving under the influence and failure to maintain the lane. At that point, the report says, Witherspoon got out and asked the trooper what was going on. After being told to return to the car, she “stated that she was a ‘US Citizen’ and that she was allowed to ‘stand on American ground,’” the report states. The trooper then began to arrest Witherspoon. The report says Witherspoon was resistant at first but was calmed down by her husband. “Do you know my name?” Witherspoon is quoted as asking the trooper. She’s also said: “You’re about to find out who I am” and “You’re about to be on national news,” according to the report. Toth and Witherspoon were then taken to jail.

Al Michaels Arrested for DUI 

Sportscaster Al Michaels was arrested on suspicion of DUI Friday night, according to Santa Monica police.  Police Sgt. Thomas McLaughlin confirmed that Michaels, the play-by-play announcer for NBC's Sunday Night Football was just over the legal limit and booked for DUI .08 or greater. He was ordered to appear in court on June 26.  "He was observed making an illegal u-turn in a business district," says Sgt. Richard Lewis.  "Two motor officers observed the violation and pulled him over … at approximately 9:30 p.m., he was determined to be under the influence and arrested." 

 'Oblivion' reaffirms Tom Cruise's star power with $38.2 million debut

Cruise’s latest, the $120 million sci-fi adventure Oblivion, opened to a solid $38.2 million this weekend. That’s a terrific start for the chiseled star, who has struggled recently at the box office with under-performers like Jack Reacher, Rock of Ages, Valkyrie, and Knight and Day. In fact, only four Cruise vehicles have ever opened higher — and three of them are Mission Impossible movies. (The other is War of the Worlds). Oblivion actually marks the first number one opening for Cruise in seven years, though it should be noted that Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol opened in limited release and climbed to number one upon its wide expansion. In second, the Jackie Robinson drama 42 fell only 34 percent to $18 million for a $54.1 million total after ten days. Warner Bros.’ $40 million baseball pic, which earned an “A+” CinemaScore. 

1. Oblivion – $38.2 million

2. 42 – $18 million

3. The Croods – $9.5 million

4. Scary Movie 5 – $6.3 million

5. G.I. Joe: Retaliation – $5.8 million

Reese Witherspoon: 'I'm Very Sorry for My Behavior'

Following her arrest with her husband, Jim Toth, early Friday morning after he was pulled over under suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Atlanta, Reese Witherspoon has released the following statement through her rep.  "Out of respect for the ongoing legal situation, I cannot comment on everything that is being reported right now. But I do want to say, I clearly had one drink too many and I am deeply embarrassed about the things I said," the statement says.  It continues: "It was definitely a scary situation and I was frightened for my husband, but that is no excuse. I was disrespectful to the officer who was just doing his job. The words I used that night definitely do not reflect who I am. I have nothing but respect for the police and I'm very sorry for my behavior." Toth, 42, faces a DUI charge after driving in the wrong lane while the actress, 37, was arrested for disorderly conduct, according to the Atlanta Department of Corrections. 

Hart Of Dixie’s Scott Porter Marries Longtime Girlfriend

Scott Porter has officially given his “Hart” away. The “Hart of Dixie” star, 33, married his longtime love, casting producer Kelsey Mayfield, in Austin, Texas on Saturday. “Today is the day. There are no more tomorrows. And I could NOT be happier!” the ecstatic actor Tweeted on Saturday, later adding, “Two families became one today.” In a photo Tweeted by a wedding guest, Scott can be seen wearing a gray three-piece suit with a pink flower boutonniere, with his bride in an elegant, capped-sleeved, white lacy gown. The newlyweds chose to tie the knot in Austin as that’s where the pair initially met. Scott and Kelsey were introduced on the set of “Friday Night Lights” in 2008, where Scott played quarterback Jason Street. Kelsey was a cheerleader at the University of Texas at Austin at the time.

Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries finally reach settlement in divorce case

Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian reached an agreement on a divorce settlement that was finalized Friday morning, ensuring the Nets forward will neither miss a practice or playoff game as the team prepares its series against the Bulls.  Humphries, 28, didn’t have to fly to L.A. for the settlement meeting – which Kardashian, 32, attended – and instead was at the Nets’ practice in New Jersey.  He was hoping to take the divorce to court, which was scheduled for May 6, but realized he would’ve had to miss games in order to get his marriage annulled on the premise that it was a sham created for reality TV.Kardashian, now expecting a baby with rapper Kanye West, wanted a regular divorce based on their prenup. Humphries will not receive a dime from the settlement. The pair's court battle started soon after Kardashian pulled the plug on their 72-day union on Oct. 31, 2011.

Terrell Owens Expresses Interest in Joining Chicago Bears For 2013 Season

Last season, the Chicago Bears took a big step in the right direction in the passing game when they acquired Brandon Marshall from the Miami Dolphins to finally give Jay Cutler a reliable No. 1 wide receiver. Now, it appears another former star wideout would love the opportunity to play alongside Marshall and company for the 2013 season–Terrell Owens.

At this point, it should be no surprise to see Owens lobbying for a job with a team like the Bears considering he hasn’t played in a regular season game since 2010 when he was a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. Chicago could always use another weapon in the passing game, but there’s a reason why the Seattle Seahawks chose to release Owens last summer instead of giving him a shot during the regular season.

Financial Guy Says T.O. is to Blame for Money Loss

Terrell Owens has no one to blame but himself for losing a fortune ... so says his financial guy. Owens has sued Jeff Rubin, Edward Rappaport and Pro Sports Financial, claiming they grossly mismanaged his stash ... opening a bank account without his knowledge and then forging his signature, and leading him to really bad investments, including a failed Alabama casino. Rubin is now firing back ... claiming T.O. was fully aware of everything ... and down with it all.  Rubin thinks Terrell is a cry baby who just can't accept the fact that sometimes investments go South. In a final scold, Rubin snarks ... T.O. was asleep at the wheel by not taking the time to understand what he was getting into and the risks he was taking.

TV NEWS

There’ll be no raining on Rachel Berry’s parade, not for another two years anyway.

In a surprise twist, Fox has renewed Glee for not one but two more seasons. The pickup ensures that the musical-comedy will be around through Season 6.

In a case of truly unfortunate timing, TNT on Thursday aired a syndicated installment of Castle that featured a bomb storyline. The network quickly apologized for the error and released the following statement: “We deeply regret any distress that Thursday night’s episode may have caused.” This is not the first controversy surrounding Castle in the wake of this week’s Boston Marathon bombing: ABC on Wednesday delayed another bomb-centric episode of the dramedy, pushing it back to April 29.

 FX has acquired a new sitcom starring George Lopez. Co-created by and starring the comedian, Saint George centers on the chaotic life of a working-class Mexican-American who becomes a successful entrepreneur.

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on Thursday voted to reverse its previous decision to consolidate the Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actor/Actress in a Miniseries/Movie Emmy awards into just two categories. Moving forward, the long-form acting slots will remain four separate honors.