Five Stairsteps singer Clarence Burke Jr. dies
Clarence Burke Jr., lead singer of the group the Five Stairsteps that sang the 1970 hit "O-O-H Child," has died. He was 64. His manager, Joe Marno, says Burke died Sunday in Marietta, Ga., where he lived. The cause of his death was not disclosed. Formed in Chicago in 1965, the Five Stairsteps included Burke and four siblings. The group had several hits in the 1960s and '70s, including "You Waited Too Long," ''World of Fantasy," and "Don't Change Your Love." The Los Angeles Times says the group disbanded in the late 1970s, but the brothers briefly reformed as the Invisible Man's Band and had a 1980 success with the dance single "All Night Thing."

Andre 3000’s Mother Dies; Rapper’s Mother Was 58
Andre 3000’s mother died in her sleep early Tuesday at her Georgia home, a representative for the rapper at the firm Sunshine Sachs said Wednesday. Sharon Benjamin-Hodo was 58. She died in Rex, Ga. No other details were provided. Benjamin-Hodo was the founder of The Starlight Camp, a program that supports underprivileged children. It is part of the New Morning Light Missionary Baptist Church in Conley, Ga. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hodo, who is the church’s pastor. Andre 3000 was born Andre Lauren Benjamin. He turned 38 on Monday. He is one-half of the Grammy-winning hip-hop duo OutKast and has appeared in several films. He will play Jimi Hendrix in the biopic “All Is by My Side,” due out this year.


Vince Vaughn announces he and wife are expecting second child
Vince Vaughn is going to be a dad again. The settled-down “Swingers” star announced the happy news in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres set. He said his wife, Kyla Weber, is due in early August. “We’re expecting our second child,” he told Ellen. Vaughn, 43, married Weber, 35 in January 2010. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Locklyn Kyla Vaughn, that December.

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Police backtrack on charges against Maurice Jones-Drew
Hours after releasing a statement Tuesday that said Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew had been charged with misdemeanor battery, the St. Augustine (Fla.) Police Department released a new statement that said he has not been charged. "Jones-Drew has not been charged with any crime and maintains his innocence," the statement read. "He is cooperating fully with our investigation. This matter is an on-going investigation at this time. As soon as we complete our investigation we will send out a release with our findings or conclusion." According to a police report, the 28-year-old Jones-Drew became involved in an incident around 8 p.m. Sunday at the Conch House Restaurant and Marina. An altercation broke out on the restaurant's dock after a staff member confronted a group of customers about touching a female guest. The staff member told police he asked the group to leave and a member of the group smacked him on the chest. Things began to escalate and, when a security consultant stepped in and grabbed the arm of one of the men in the group, another man — identified in the police report as Jones-Drew — allegedly punched the security guard in the left cheek. Jones-Drew, however, maintains his innocence and, according to multiple reports, his agent says he left the scene and was not involved in any matter. The security guard was taken to Flagler Hospital. He suffered a jaw contusion but "no breaks or fractures." St. Augustine police collected statements from three witnesses, as well as video footage from the restaurant's security cameras. The Jaguars released a statement saying they are aware of the situation, but they declined any further comment.
 Candice Accola got engaged in Florence, Italy, the "Vampire Diaries" actress announced via Instagram on Wednesday. The 26-year-old star shared two pictures of her diamond engagement ring. "Cheers from the future Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Aaron King!" she wrote. King, 33, who is the guitarist for rock band The Fray, himself showed off a picture of his new fiancée with her engagement bling on his own Instagram account, captioning the photo "I'm a lucky man." Accola, who plays vampire Caroline Forbes on the supernatural drama, was previously linked to her costar Zach Roerig. The show returns for a fifth season this fall on The CW.


The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Tom Cruise has dropped out of starring in the big screen adaptation of 1960s spy series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." at Warner Bros. Pictures. The long in-development project originally had George Clooney was attached to star and Steven Soderbergh directing. Both talents dropped out, at which point Guy Ritchie and then Cruise came onboard. Cruise's departure is said to be due to his commitment to a fifth "Mission: Impossible" which is aiming to shoot later this year. Both Ritchie and actor Armie Hammer remains attached to "U.N.C.L.E." for now. “Man of Steel” star Henry Cavill is in talks to take over Tom’s role in the upcoming spy thriller, “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”

Think Like a Man Too
Production for Think Like a Man Too has begun. In the highly anticipated sequel to Screen Gems' hit comedy Think Like a Man, which was inspired by Steve Harvey's best-selling book Act Like a Lady, Think Like A Man, all the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas. But plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event. The film stars Terrence Jenkins, Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Kevin Hart, Kevin Hart, Terrence Jenkins, Jenifer Lewis, Romany Malco, Gary Owen and Gabrielle Union, who all return and reprise their original roles. Adam Brody, Wendi McLendon-Covey  and David Walton join the cast. Tim Story (Think Like a Man, Fantastic Four, Barbershop) returns to direct the sequel.

Hilary Clinton Biopic
Scarlett Johansson, Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Chastain and Amanda Seyfried are all said to be under consideration to play Hillary Clinton in the forthcoming indie biopic "Rodham" at Temple Hill Entertainment. The 2012 Black List script by South Korean screenwriter Young Il Kim is set during the height of the Watergate scandal in the 1970s. At the time, Hillary Rodham was the youngest lawyer chosen for the House Judiciary Committee to Impeach Nixon. She soon finds herself forced to choose between a destined path to the White House, and her unresolved feelings for former boyfriend and Arkansas law teacher Bill Clinton.

Brooke Mueller still trying to give her brother custody of twins
While Charlie Sheen's second ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, continues to battle her drug addiction at the Betty Ford Center, her lawyers have been making various plays to transfer temporary guardianship of her twin boys with Sheen. Max and Bob are currently living with Denise Richards, but reports are that Mueller wants them moved to her brother's home instead. Attorneys went back to court for the third time on Friday with the goal of convincing a judge that the children would be better off with their uncle. They were reportedly unsuccessful -- for now.

Courteney Cox and David Arquette's Divorce is Final
Courteney Cox and David Arquette's marriage is officially over. Just shy of their 14th wedding anniversary, the couple's divorce was finalized in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday.  Cox, 48, and Arquette, 41, announced their separation in October 2010 after 11 years of marriage. In June 2012, they filed divorce papers citing "irreconcilable differences" on the same day, which would have been their 13th wedding anniversary. The former spouses are parents to daughter Coco, almost 9, and have maintained a friendly relationship since their split.

Mayim Bialik and Michael Stone Finalize Divorce
After almost a decade of marriage, Mayim Bialik and Michael Stone have finalized their divorce.  According to documents filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, the pair – whose separation was announced in November – officially ended their marriage on May 1.  Bialik, 37, first announced news of her divorce on her blog, calling the situation a "terribly sad, painful and incomprehensible [thing] for children. It is not something we have decided lightly."

Amanda Bynes: My Case Will Be ‘Dropped’; Actress Also Claims Rihanna-Bashing Tweets Were Fake
Is Amanda Bynes drama coming to a close? Following her arrest last Thursday, and subsequent sexual harassment claim against a New York City Police Officer, the actress says her case is about to end. “My lawyer is getting my case dropped! There was no proof of sexual harassment or drugs. Instead of me asking for the cop to be arrested for sexual harassment, I want my case dropped as well,” the retired actress Tweeted on Tuesday. She also Tweeted, “His punishment will be being the cop who sexually harassed someone who would never find him handsome enough to be my boyfriend. That’s worse than any time in jail. But I am suing him for money compensation. I love having more money in my bank!” Following Bynes’ sexual harassment allegations, the NYPD investigated her claim and found no evidence of any wrongdoing. The retired actress also made headlines over the weekend after a series of Rihanna-bashing Tweets surfaced on her Twitter feed. Bynes claimed the posts were fake. “I saw a bunch of mocked up tweets about me bashing Rihanna in my mentions. I’m followed by so many people that someone is always mocking up fake tweets so I feel the need to address them,” she wrote on Monday. Adding, “Rihanna and I met and I’m sure we’ll be in a music video together one day!”

TV NEWS
Neil Patrick Harris is returning to host the Emmy Awards this September. This will mark the second time that Harris, who's also hosting this year's Tony Awards, has hosted the television awards ceremony. He also hosted the 2009 ceremony.


Mike & Molly‘s Season 3 finale — which was pulled from CBS’ schedule last week because its tornado-related story arc hit too close to home after the real-life twisters in Oklahoma — will air this Thursday at 8:30/7:30c.


HBO’s Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra lit up the network’s ratings Sunday night. The Steven Soderbergh film delivered 2.4 million viewers in its first airing, making it the most-watched HBO Film title in almost a decade (since 2004′s Something the Lord Made). Across two Sunday plays, Candelabra totaled 3.5 million viewers. The performance is especially impressive coming on Memorial Day weekend, when TV viewing levels typically decline several percent. Compare Candelabra‘s performance to HBO’s previous recent record-settter Game Change, which had 2.1 million viewers for its Saturday night debut last year. Candelabra stars Michael Douglas as the Vegas legend and Matt Damon as his young lover Scott Thorson, whose memoir of their rocky five-year relationship served as the basis for the film.


ABC Family has picked up (a lot!) more Melissa & Joey. The cabler on Tuesday gave the sitcom (which returns May 29) a Season 3 back order and renewed it for a fourth season, making it ABC Family’s first comedy to reach 100 episodes.


CNN’s new Morgan Spurlock-helmed and -hosted docu-series Inside Man premieres Sunday, June 23.


The Americans‘ Matthew Rhys will portray Pride and Prejudice‘s Mr. Darcy in BBC’s upcoming three-part project Death Comes To Pemberley. Based on the suspense novel by P.D. James, the project — which is timed to P and P‘s 200th anniversary — centers on three of author Jane Austen’s iconic characters: Elizabeth Bennet, George Wickham and, of course, Mr. Darcy.


Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots on Tuesday night drew 1.8 million total viewers — aka the most watched series premiere in OWN history.


White Collar has found a new follower. Erstwhile The Following baddie/Common Lawman Warren Kole has nabbed a recurring role in Season 5 of the USA Network drama. Kole will play Agent David Seigel, Neal’s overly ambitious new FBI handler who takes over for the now-jailed Peter.


Turns out, Katie Couric was approached about returning to the Today show in the wake of a recent decrease in ratings. “There were some cautious overtures to me to possibly come back,” she revealed during an appearance on Howard Stern’s radio show. When asked if she’d seriously consider a comeback, Couric coyly responded, “For me, that was the best job.”


All that’s missing now is the pizza place. Two and a Half Men is adding a full-time female to its Season 11 cast to fill the void left by departing half man Angus T. Jones. the CBS comedy is looking for an actress in her late teens to early 20s to play the long-lost daughter of Charlie Sheen’s late alter ego, Charlie Harper. The character will turn up in the show’s season premiere and promptly move in with Walden (Ashton Kutcher) and her uncle Alan (Jon Cryer).

 The second time is twice as nice. For Arrow star Stephen Amell and Cassandra Jean that means tying the knot for a second time this Sunday in New Orleans. "Feeling pretty lucky today," 32-year-old Amell posted on Twitter with a swoon-worthy shot of himself and his 27-year-old wife. The couple first wed in a private ceremony in the Caribbean last December, but were surrounded by friends and family for this weekend's reception.


Tim Duncan Reportedly Divorcing

Tim Duncan has been dominant in the 2013 postseason thus far and is one of the main reasons the San Antonio Spurs are poised to challenge for another NBA championship. He is averaging 16.2 points and 9.1 rebounds in 12 playoff games against the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. And it appears this may all be happening while dealing with some off-the-court distractions. Duncan and his wife Amy may have recently filed for divorce. A divorce case was filed in a San Antonio court two months ago that includes only the initials A.S.D and T.T.D. Duncan’s middle name is Theodore. To make matters even more curious, a request was reportedly filed last week asking that a legal discovery be postponed until after the Spurs' last playoff game. Either the nation’s biggest Spurs fans have filed for divorce, or Duncan and his wife are splitting. The Express-News also pointed out that the paperwork says the couple married around July 21, 2001, which was when Tim's and Amy's wedding took place. Furthermore, it says they have two children together, whose birthdays coincide with the dates listed on the divorce filing. T.T.D., who we assume is Duncan, has asked the court to honor a prenuptial agreement and confirm that he owns property that is separate from the marital estate. A.S.D.'s petition states that the two will "enter into a written agreement for the division of their estate."
 After a Paris proposal and a Malibu ceremony Sunday, Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul snuggles with gorgeous bride Lauren Parsekian under an ivy-draped forest archway in this first, exclusive wedding photo. Paul, 33, and Parsekian, an activist, met at the Coachella music festival and were engaged last year after Paul "begged her to marry him."

 

Fast & Furious Wins Holiday Box Office
Who knew we all loved fast cars that much? Fast & Furious 6, the latest entry in the super-speed action series, earned an estimated $98,528,000 for the three-day weekend. It may be on track for a four-day opening gross north of $120 million. This beats the opening of Fast 5 ($86 million). The Hangover Part III has earned an estimated $54,204,000 since opening on Thursday ($42,415,000 for the weekend) for a projected five-day gross somewhere north of $60 million.
The full list for the weekend:
1. Fast & Furious 6 — $98,528,000
2. The Hangover Part III — $42,415,000
3. Star Trek Into Darkness — $38,000,000
4. Epic — $34,200,000
5. Iron Man 3 — $19,424,000


NFL Players Association gunning for Jay-Z over recruitment rule
Jay-Z is living a hard-knock life in sports management. The NFL Players Association is investigating him for an alleged rule violation. Jay-Z recently opened a sports management division as part of his Roc Nation entertainment empire, and its new client is Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith. But here’s the rub: An Instagram pic shows Jay-Z and the QB hanging out just before the athlete dumped his old managers, and league rules mandate that only NFLPA-certified agents can get involved in recruiting. Oh, dear. He's got 99 problems, and breaking an obscure rule in professional sports talent management IS one. Allegedly, of course.


Holyfield Could Lose License

If Evander Holyfield doesn’t pay up, he could lose the right to drive. Holyfield was put on a payment plan to cover over $500,000 in child support for his daughter Emani. The boxer has been missing monthly payments of $2,950 and still owes $327,858.36. The Division of Child Support Services has been given approval by a Georgia judge to start the process of taking away Holyfield’s driver’s license as incentive to pay the child support. Holyfield has a hearing in August to check on the progress of his debt. Holyfield has earned $250 million during his boxing career. He got $34 million for his fight with Mike Tyson in 1997.
 
ANGELINA JOLIE'S AUNT DIES OF BREAST CANCER DAYS AFTER OP-ED
Less than two weeks after Angelina Jolie revealed she'd had a double mastectomy to avoid breast cancer, her aunt died from the disease Sunday. Debbie Martin died at age 61 at a hospital in Escondido, Calif., near San Diego, her husband, Ron Martin, told The Associated Press. Debbie Martin was the younger sister of Jolie's mother, Marcheline Bertrand, whose own death from ovarian cancer in 2007 inspired the surgery that Jolie described in a May 14 op-ed in the New York Times. According to her husband, Debbie Martin had the same defective BRCA1 gene that Jolie does, but didn't know it until after her 2004 cancer diagnosis. "Had we known, we certainly would have done exactly what Angelina did," Ron Martin said in a phone interview. Ron Martin said after getting breast cancer, Debbie Martin had her ovaries removed preventively because she was also at very high genetic risk for ovarian cancer, which has killed several women in her family. The 37-year-old Jolie said in her op-ed that her doctors estimated that she had a 50 percent risk of getting ovarian cancer but an 87 percent risk of breast cancer.


Notre Dame QB Golson suspended over poor academic judgment
Everett Golson is out for at least the fall semester at Notre Dame, saying he has been suspended by the university for what he called poor academic judgment. "I take full responsibility for my poor choices and will do all that is asked of me to regain the trust of my family, friends, teammates, coaches and the entire Notre Dame community," he wrote in a letter released Sunday by the university. Golson was officially no longer enrolled at Notre Dame as of Friday, university spokesman Dennis Brown said Saturday night. Golson helped the Irish go 12-0 during the regular season last year, regain the No. 1 ranking for the first time in nearly two decades and get to the national title game against Alabama in January. Coach Brian Kelly was counting on him to play an even bigger role in 2013 after his play steadily improved throughout last season. Golson did not specify what he did to get suspended, and wrote that he understands his integrity could be in question. "But I want to reassure my supporters that through this experience I will return a better student athlete as well as a better individual," he said. He said he chose to attend Notre Dame because of its mission to develop him both on and off the field. "My parents and the community I grew up in have instilled values in me that have and will continue to allow me to be successful in the future.  There have been many lessons learned as I worked to become the starting quarterback at Notre Dame and each was a result of Coach Kelly's belief in me as an athlete and a person," he wrote.


Danica Patrick and Boyfriend Wreck

Danica Patrick and boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who are involved in NASCAR’s most popular romance, were going to be involved in a wreck on the track at some point in their racing careers.  And that’s exactly what happened Sunday night during a bizarre Coca-Cola 600. Racing three-wide with 64 laps remaining, Stenhouse slid into the side of Patrick’s car, pushing her slightly up the track. Patrick clipped the car of Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski, sending them both crashing into the wall. Keselowski, who said earlier this year that he viewed Patrick as “someone that hasn’t won races or proved that she is competitive,” took the blame for the incident, believing that Patrick held her line. “I just cut Danica off,” Keselowski said. “I didn’t know she was still down there and I caused a big wreck. … I cut her off and wrecked her and myself. I feel bad for her and I send my apologies to her." Keselowski’s car was damaged beyond repair and he finished 36th. Patrick and Stenhouse were able to continue. Patrick hit the wall again later in the event and finished 15 laps down in 29th. Stenhouse finished two laps down in 14th. She released a statement through her team following the race. “I felt like we were making real progress and starting to get the car to a place that was really good, and had an accident, which is unfortunate because we were moving up,” Patrick said. “But nothing we can do about it now.”


TV NEWS
If you thought Barbara Walters' recent retirement announcement would put an end to rumors that Elisabeth Hasselbeck is also leaving "The View," think again. Hasselbeck, 35, will announce her departure in June, say reports. The story goes on to say a new season of "The View" will kick off after Labor Day with two new co-hosts. Back in March, Joy Behar announced her exit after co-hosting for 16 seasons. Behar, 70, will bow out when the current season ends in August.


Comedy Central is staying Inside Amy Schumer, renewing the half-hour standup/scripted hybrid series for a second season. Schumer broke the news herself on Twitter late Monday.


Resolving a months-long behind-the-scenes cliffhanger, Mariska Hargitay has inked a new deal to return for Law & Order: SVU‘s 15th season. NBC execs, which renewed SVU earlier this month while negotiations with Hargitay were still going on, aren’t the only ones breathing a sigh of relief. The show’s fans — who watched as Hargitay’s alter ego Olivia Benson literally dodged a (potential) bullet in the closing seconds of last week’s season finale — can take comfort in knowing their favorite heroine will survive the ordeal. The financial terms of the deal are TBD, but it’s safe to say that Hargitay — who pocketed a cool $500,000 per episode for Season 14 — will hold onto her title as TV’s highest-paid actress.


The CW is inviting you to rejoin its Cult. The cancelled drama’s creator, Rockne S. O’Bannon, announced Thursday via Twitter that beginning June 28, the network will air Cult‘s six remaining episodes in two-hour blocks.


Blake Shelton won’t be the only judge from The Voice appearing on NBC’s May 29 Oklahoma tornado Relief Concert. Usher has joined the Healing in the Heartland show. The concert is set to air live from Oklahoma City on the network and several other Comcast own broadcasters on Wednesday at 9 PM. NBC also announced today that Darius Rucker will perform in Oklahoma City along with Shelton. Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts and Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic had previously been announced to play the United Way benefit concert. More acts are expected to be added before the show.  

 Rocky Horror Show actor Tim Curry is recovering after suffering a major stroke at his home in Los Angeles. The British star, 67, is said to be 'doing great' following the collapse. Curry rose to fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult musical and went on to a successful stage and film career. Few details were available about the stroke last night, but sources close to the actor refused suggestions that the stroke had made it difficult for him to speak. 'Tim is doing great,' said his longtime Los Angeles agent Marcia Hurwitz. 'He absolutely can speak and is recovering at this time and in great humour', she added.

ARREST WARRANT ISSUED FOR 'LATE' RAPPER TIM DOG
An arrest warrant has been issued for veteran rapper Tim Dog three months after his alleged death. The New York native, real name Timothy Blair, was a longtime diabetes sufferer and was widely reported to have passed away on Feb. 14, following a seizure. However, Mississippi prosecutor Steven Jubera claims he has yet to receive any proof confirming the 46-year-old's death, so he has managed to obtain a warrant for the hip-hop star's arrest. Jubera says, "I need proof. I need a death certificate showing that he's dead because, as far as I'm concerned, he's alive. Nobody said where he died, nobody said where he was buried, which is very odd for an obituary. ... At the bare minimum he would get arrested and sit in jail until his court hearing." The warrant relates to Blair's 2011 conviction for grand larceny, after he confessed to targeting Ester Pilgrim for money that he claimed would be used to resurrect his music career. He reached a plea deal to avoid a stint in jail, and was ordered to give $19,000 in restitution to his victim, but he failed to settle the debt before his passing. Pilgrim recently voiced her suspicions about the circumstances surrounding Blair's death, prompting Jubera to revisit the case.


Aretha Franklin Taking June Off, Postponing ShowsAretha Franklin is taking off the month of June. A spokesman for the 71-year-old singer says Franklin will reschedule two shows and resume her touring schedule in July.  Franklin announced earlier this month that she would cancel scheduled performances in Chicago and Connecticut this week to undergo medical treatment. She did not specify what type of treatment she was receiving. Franklin appeared on the season finale of “American Idol” last week via satellite, singing a medley of her hits with the show’s female finalists.


Golfer Under Fire for Racist Comments About Tiger Woods
Pro golfer Sergio Garcia is getting skewered over what some are calling blatant racist remarks aimed at Tiger Woods. When jokingly asked Tuesday night if he would invite woods over for dinner at an upcoming tournament, Garcia said "we will have him round every night. We will serve fried chicken." Woods swiftly responded on Twitter, tweeting "The comment that was made wasn't silly. It was wrong, hurtful and clearly inappropriate. I'm confident that there is real regret that the remark was made." “My answer was totally out of place,” Garcia apologized at a press conference Wednesday. Garcia said he called Woods' agent to speak directly with him, but has not gotten through as of yet. The golfer added he does intend to apologize directly at some point. There’s no love lost between the two golf titans. They have been battling on and off the green since the late 90s. Most recently the two squared off at the Players Championship when Garcia accused Woods of distracting him on while he was taking a shot. “Of course he’s complaining about something,” Woods responded. This isn't the first time Woods has been the victim of a remark considered racist. At the '97 Masters another pro golfer, Fuzzy Zoeller, was asked about Wood’s record run and responded with, “say congratulations, enjoy it and tell him not to serve fried chicken next year or collard greens or whatever the hell they serve.” Woods forgave Zoeller after he apologized.


Amanda Bynes Arrested in NYC ApartmentActress Amanda Bynes was arrested by police in her Midtown apartment after officers caught her throwing apparent drug paraphernalia out the window. The doorman at Bynes' building on West 47th Streeet called police to report she was smoking marijuana in the lobby, sources said. When officers arrived, Bynes had gone back to her apartment on the 36th floor. When officers observed a bong inside the apartment as Bynes opened the door, she allegedly grabbed it and tossed it out of the window. Officers also noted a "heavy" smell of marijuana and smoke inside the apartment. Bynes was arrested on charges of reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence and criminal possession of marihuana.  She was taken to Roosevelt Hospital to undergo a psychiatric evaluation, then to a Midtown police station to be processed. She was expected to spend the night in Manhattan central booking and appear in court Friday.  Bynes, whose increasingly bizarre behavior has been the subject of tabloid scrutiny in recent months, is already under probation for driving with a suspended license. The plea deal secured in Burbank, Calif. earlier this month placed Bynes under three years probation.  The former Nickelodeon star also has a DUI case pending in Beverly Hills.


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Amar’e Stoudemire Welcomes a Son
It’s a boy for Amar’e Stoudemire! The New York Knicks forward and wife Alexis have welcomed their fourth child — a son — Stoudemire, 30, announced via Twitter on Wednesday. “We are proud to announce we added a healthy baby boy to the Stoudemire team,” he writes. “Alexis and the baby are doing great. #Blessed” The couple, who married in December in New York City, shared the pregnancy news in January. The newlyweds are already parents to children Ar’e, 7, Amar’e Jr., 6, and Assata, 4.
 Celeb couple Ron Livingston and Rosemarie DeWitt have welcomed their first child. The 38-year-old "Promised Land" actress gave birth to a baby girl, Gracie James Livingston. DeWitt and "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" star Livingston, 45, met while filming the Fox television series "Standoff" in 2006 and got married in 2009.


Geno Smith Signs with Roc Nation Sports
Geno Smith has joined Jay-Z for one big sports and hip-hop collaboration. The New York Jets rookie quarterback has chosen the rap artist's new Roc Nation Sports to represent him. Smith, who slipped out of the first round last month and fell to the Jets in the second round at No. 39 overall, fired his agents - Select Sports - shortly after the NFL draft. The former West Virginia star met with a handful of agents before announcing Wednesday that he had chosen Jay-Z's agency, which is partnered with Creative Artists Agency. Smith insisted after practice that Jay-Z didn't play ''that big of a role'' in his final decision - although the quarterback recently tweeted a photo of him with the hip-hop star. ''I think it's just his agency,'' Smith said. ''When you talk about being in New York from a standpoint of what they can do in the city, the connections that they have, I think it's a good move. My mother and my family were comfortable with it, and I'm comfortable with it. I'm just going to move on from there. It's not going to be a big deal. ''I'll just remain humble and keep focusing on football.'' Kimberly Miale, recently hired by Jay-Z, whose given name is Shawn Carter, will serve as Smith's contract agent. Smith will be Miale's first NFL client. Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano and former Notre Dame star Skylar Diggins, drafted No. 3 overall by the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, have also recently signed with Roc Nation. Smith, who is competing with Mark Sanchez among others for the team's starting job, said the decision to go with Jay-Z is not an indication that he's focused on his image and marketing opportunities - as speculated by some. ''It's not that important to me, honestly,'' Smith said. ''The only thing that's important to me is the image that's perceived around this locker room, the guy I am to my teammates, to my coaches and the work I put in on the football field. I'm all about football. ''I'm all about getting better.''


Janet Jackson Is Officially a Billionaire
Michael Jackson may be one of the most successful dead celebrities, but his sister Janet (who, of course, is alive and well) is doing pretty well herself. The 47-year-old is officially a billionaire. Jackson, who is one of the best-selling artists of all time, has earned $458 million thanks to her successful concert tours, $304 million from acting roles in films like "For Colored Girls" and "The Nutty Professor," $260 million in album sales, and more than $81 million from tour sponsorships and licensing fees. And the "Control" songstress isn't the only billionaire in her household. Jackson secretly married retail tycoon Wissam Al Mana, who's made his fortune investing in the Middle East.


Canseco accused of sexual assault
Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco Jr. has been accused of sexual assault in Las Vegas, in an investigation that the former baseball slugger made public with postings on a social media website claiming that a woman falsely accused him of rape. No arrest was made and police said no charges were immediately filed against the 48-year-old former Oakland Athletics rookie of the year who played for six other teams from 1985 to 2001 and later wrote a tell-all book admitting that he used performance-enhancing steroids. Officer Bill Cassell, a police department spokesman, wouldn't say Wednesday where the alleged attack took place. Word about the investigation became public after Canseco posted information about it on the social media network Twitter. He said Las Vegas police had just left his house. The postings - including the name and workplace of a woman - generated an immediate outcry from others who posted comments deriding Canseco. Some of the information was later removed.


DARIUS RUCKER SLAMS RACIST TWEET: "IS THIS 2013 OR 1913?"Darius Rucker is fighting back -- and with good cause. The country singer has responded to a racist tweet that was sent his way after he covered Bob Dylan's "Wagon Wheel" at the Grand Ole Opry on Sunday, May 19. A Twitter user wrote to the "True Believers" singer, who is African-American: "Leave country to the white folk."  The former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman re-tweeted the comment and wrote back, "WOW. Is this 2013 or 1913? I'll take my grand ole Opry membership and leave your racism. Wow." "Gotta go to bed this has been hilarious tonight," he wrote. "If any hater thinks I care what u think. I don't make music for u. So don't listen." In the past, Rucker, 47, has been vocal about dealing with racism throughout his life.


Richie Sambora: Jon Bon Jovi needs to stop trash-talkingRocker Richie Sambora has lashed out at his bandmate Jon Bon Jovi, urging the frontman to stop discussing his decision to bow out of the group's current world tour. The guitarist pulled out of Bon Jovi's North American shows in April, citing a "personal matter." He subsequently extended his break and will miss the upcoming European and South African legs of the band's Because We Can tour. In a recent interview, Jon Bon Jovi gave an enigmatic answer as to why Sambora was struggling to fulfil his commitments, saying, "It's getting more and more difficult every day to not just sit here and say something ... Because all I can say is this -- it's for personal reasons." Now Sambora has warned his longtime bandmate to keep quiet about the hiatus, and even accuses the singer of suggesting he is not an essential part of Bon Jovi performances. "I don't have any major problems in life right now, I love my fans and I feel bad for them at the moment. Bottom line," he told Britain's Daily Mail. "My opinion is Jon wants to see if he can pull off stadiums by himself. He is making it very difficult for me to come back. Enough with the trash-talking! Jon needs to stop talking about me publicly. I am fine working very hard on my fashion company Nikki Rich, and this is a private matter."


Jennifer Hudson (definitely) in negotiations to judge 'Idol'
Jennifer Hudson, season 3 finalist-turned-Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning recording artist, is negotiating her deal to join "American Idol" as a Season 13 judge, an individual with knowledge said. Hudson, who appeared on last week's finale results show, is interested in joining the show. "She got the offer and her reps are currently negotiating with [the show's production company] Fremantle," the insider said of the process that could take as long as six months to complete. Fox declined to comment on Hudson's negotiations. Kelly Clarkson was also said to be considering an offer to judge the show.


TV NEWS
The 2-year wait for Luther season 3 will be over this fall, as BBC America has announced that Neil Cross’s fan-favorite series will be returning on September 3 with a week marathon of all 4 episodes – and what’s more, some plot details of this upcoming season were also included.


FX’s new Diane Kruger drama The Bridge will debut Wednesday, July 10 at 10 pm.


Carrie Mathison is lawyering up. Boss‘ Amy Morton is joining Season 3 of Homeland in the recurring role of Erin Kimball, Carrie’s CIA appointed attorney. Additionally, Tracy Letts (Prison Break) has been cast as Senator Andrew Lockhart, the powerful, authoritative and commanding Committee Chairman. He will also recur.


Rumor has it Rumer Willis is Rosewood-bound. The 90210 alumna has landed a guest spot in Pretty Little Liars‘ fourth season, which launches its summer run on June 11. Willis appears in a July episode (with the potential to return) as the organizer of a global charity.


TLC is reviving NBC’s cancelled, celeb-based genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? The Lisa Kudrow-produced show returns July 23 with eight new episodes.


Scream 4 star Emma Roberts is the latest star to sign up for the third installment of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story—this year subtitled Coven. Roberts will play a party girl named Madison.


Anna Nicole, Lifetime’s upcoming biopic based on the life of infamous model Anna Nicole Smith, premieres June 29.


A&E is canceling its long-running docu-series "Intervention." The cable network announced on Thursday that it will begin airing the show's Season 13 with five final episodes on Thursday, June 13 at 9 p.m./8c.


CBS has closed a deal to continue airing the Tony Awards through 2018.


Daytime Emmy winner Rena Sofer has joined The Bold and the Beautiful. The General Hospital alumna — who’ll make her debut July 12 — will play Quinn Fuller. Quinn is the mother of Wyatt Fuller, who in turn will be played by fellow B&B newcomer Darin Brooks.


Another Shield alum is ready to live a Charming life. CCH Pounder has landed a multi-episode arc on the sixth season of FX’s Sons of Anarchy. The actress joins SOA as a San Joaquin County District Attorney who comes into contact with the biker bad boys of SAMCRO.


Carrying on its tradition of wedding-based Real Housewives spin-offs, Bravo has reportedly given the green light to a nuptial-centric series starring Orange County housewife Tamra Barney.

 Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek died Monday in Rosenheim, Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer, his rep confirmed. He was 74. Manzarek is best known as a founding member of the classic rock band The Doors, along with John Densmore, Robby Krieger and the group's charismatic (and controversial) frontman Jim Morrison. "I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek today," Krieger said in a statement. "I'm just glad to have been able to have played Doors songs with him for the last decade. Ray was a huge part of my life and I will always miss him." The group formed after Manzarek met Morrison while studying film at UCLA in the early-'60s. Later that decade, they became a force on the Los Angeles music scene and helped define the sound of sixties rock. Among their indelible hits: "Break on Through to the Other Side," "L.A. Woman," and "Hello, I Love You." Following Morrison's death in 1971, the group eventually disbanded, but Manzarek continued to write and record music and wrote a memoir on his time with the band in 1998, titled Light My Fire: My Time with the Doors. His role as the shrewd, straight-laced member of the group was also immortalized in Oliver Stone's 1991 movie The Doors. At the time of his death, Manzarek was surrounded by his wife Dorothy and his brothers Rick and James. He is also survived by his son Pablo and three grandchildren, Noah, Apollo and Camille.

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87-Year Old Sues Donald Trump
An 87-year-old woman accusing Donald Trump of cheating her in a bait-and-switch scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence. But during testimony Monday, when she was asked why she nonetheless took Trump to court, Jacqueline Goldberg replied firmly that "Somebody had to stand up to him." Goldberg says "The Apprentice" star enticed her into buying two condos at Chicago's Trump International Hotel & Tower with an offer to share profits of the entire building. But she told jurors at the civil trial in Chicago that she felt "conned" when Trump withdrew the profit-sharing plan after she bought the condos. Testifying last week, Trump denied the allegations. He also told reporters that Goldberg was in fact trying to rip him off.


Giotti
Anthony Hopkins has signed on for an unspecified role in the gangster biopic Gotti, just a few weeks after director Joe Johnston came on board to give the languishing project new life. John Travolta stars as Gambino family crime boss John Gotti, with Kelly Preston portraying the teflon don's wife, Victoria Gotti. The story follows Gotti and his son, who wants to leave the family business to start fresh on his own.


Glimmer
"Teen Wolf" and "The Maze Runner" star Dylan O'Brien is in talks for the lead role in Ringan Ledwidge's sci-fi thriller "Glimmer" at Dreamworks which begins shooting in January. The story deals with a group of teenagers who discover a portal to the past. When one of them changes history, the effects start to snowball with tragic consequences.
 Justin Bartha has a reason to celebrate! The Hangover Part III star, 34, is engaged to personal trainer Lia Smith. Before Smith, Bartha most famously dated Ashley Olsen for two years. The pair split in early 2011.

Aurora Rising
Liam Hemsworth is set to star in the action movie "Aurora Rising" at Relativity Media. Christian Gudegast ("A Man Apart") penned the script. The story deals with a Southern California surfer turned fighter pilot who is recruited to test a new generation of aircraft just as a major international conflict begins.


Wish I Was Here
Kate Hudson has been cast as Zach Braff's wife in the Kickstarter-funded indie "Wish I Was Here" which Braff will direct. The story follows Aidan Bloom (Zach Braff), a struggling actor, father and husband still trying to find a purpose for his life. Mandy Patinkin and Josh Gad also star.

 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sent a letter to Khloe Kardashian informing the reality star the logo on her T-shirt line may be violating copyright law. The governor confirmed his administration sent what he called a "pro forma" letter advising Kardashian that her T-shirt line resembles the logo of a New York farm program. The state's design has an image of the Statue of Liberty above crop rows, encircled by the words "Pride of New York."  Kardashian's shirt contains the Statue of Liberty image and crop rows and, in font similar to the New York logo, the words: "Rich Soil New York."

TV NEWS
CBS has replaced tonight’s Mike & Molly season finale — which discuses a tornado hitting Chicago — in light of the real-life twisters touching down in the Midwest. The episode did not contain any footage of the storm’s damage, a repeat was shown in its place. “Due to the tragic events this afternoon in Oklahoma, we are pre-empting tonight’s season finale of Mike & Molly, which has a related storyline,” a CBS spokesperon says. “A repeat broadcast of ‘Mike & Molly will run in the time period. The season finale will be broadcast at an appropriate date.“


The Drake will reopen its doors on June 22, when ABC’s 666 Park Avenue returns to finish up its freshman run. The ill-fated spooker — which ABC pulled from the schedule after its Dec. 2, 2012 broadcast — will unspool its four remaining episodes on Saturdays at 9/8c, with the finale airing July 13.


Simon Cowell is going to be outnumbered on The X Factor this fall, but somehow we suspect he won’t mind. Fox has confirmed that Destiny’s Child founding member Kelly Rowland and Latin singer Paulina Rubio will be the new Factor judges for season three. They’ll join executive producer-judge Cowell and his fellow lone surviving panelist from last season, pop singer Demi Lovato.