First Look: News Blog
Billboard Cleanup
Dec. 04, 2006 10:44 p.m. PTMary J. Blige scoring a leading nine Billboard Music Awards Monday night, including R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year. Carrie Underwood and rapper T.I. bagged five apiece, while 17-year-old Chris Brown won three, including the evening's top honor, Artist of the Year. Full Story
Under Investigation
Dec. 05, 2006 6:29 a.m. PTLane Garrison's attorney, Harland Braun, telling the Los Angeles Times that his client "doesn't remember anything about the accident" that killed 17-year-old Beverly Hills High School student Vahagn Setian and injured two 15-year-old girls Saturday night. The Prison Break star has not been arrested and detectives are reportedly awaiting the results of his blood tests.
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Stars and Stripes Forever
1 hours 52 minutes agoGwyneth Paltrow denying remarks attributed to her by a Portuguese newspaper, which quoted her as saying: "The British are much more intelligent and civilized than the Americans." Paltrow told People magazine that she did not make the statement and insists she is "so lucky" and "so proud" to be an American.
Pushed Back
1 hours 48 minutes agoSnoop Dogg's arraignment on a felony weapon charge delayed until January. The charge stems from a September incident in which a 21-inch collapsible baton was found in the rapper's luggage when he tried to board a flight. Still ahead, Snoop is due to appear in court on Dec. 12 and Jan. 11 on charges stemming from separate incidents.
Wedding Scrubs
1 hours 35 minutes agoSarah Chalke getting engaged to her longtime boyfriend, entertainment lawyer Jamie Afifi, last week while vacationing in Hawaii, per People.
Sandy Strikes Back
Dec. 04, 2006 10:36 p.m. PTOlivia Newton-John suing Universal Music Group for breach of contract and invasion of privacy, alleging that she's owed more than $1 million in royalties from sales of the Grease soundtrack, which features her picture on the cover. That Sandra Dee isn't looking so timid now, is she?
Minor Victory
Dec. 04, 2006 10:27 p.m. PTL.A. judge dismissing child molestation, fraud, breach of contract and emotional distress claims leveled at Michael Jackson earlier this year by a now-21-year-old man who says the singer abused him for 12 years, starting when he was two. Not so fast. A trial on the remaining allegations—assault, battery, false imprisonment and sexual battery—is on the docket for June 4. Full Story
It's Over
1 hours 25 minutes agoLance Bass and Reichen Lehmkuhl breaking off their relationship of several months, Lehmkuhl's rep confirmed to E! News. The duo first confirmed they were dating in July, after Bass publicly acknowledged he was gay. Full Story
Clocking In
Dec. 04, 2006 11:57 a.m. PTRick Schroder joining the cast of 24 as a CTU operative who teams with Jack Bauer to execute crucial field operations. The sixth season of the clock-ticking drama debuts Jan. 14 and 15 on Fox.
Paging Oprah's Book Club
Dec. 04, 2006 11:58 a.m. PTTori Spelling signing with Simon & Schuster to write her memoirs, due in spring 2008, USA Today reports. Somehow, we're guessing that's not going to do much to mend her severed family ties.
Reupped
Dec. 04, 2006 11:53 a.m. PTDavid Letterman extending his Late Show contract through fall 2010. The talk-show host celebrated his 13th anniversary on the show in August.
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Together Again
Dec. 04, 2006 11:50 a.m. PTKeith Urban reuniting with Nicole Kidman for Sunday brunch at Los Angeles' Polo Lounge, Us Weekly reports. According to the country heartthrob's rep, Urban continues to undergo treatment, after checking himself into rehab Oct. 19. Full Story
That's Not Hot...or Funny
Dec. 04, 2006 11:49 a.m. PTParis Hilton bailing as cohost of Monday's Billboard Music Awards because, her rep says, she doesn't want to crack jokes at the expense of her friends. The news follows an earlier report that cohost and new best bud Britney Spears was also skipping the Vegas ceremony. A show publicist says he still hopes both stars will appear.
Sad Day in Fake News
Dec. 04, 2006 11:48 a.m. PTBen Karlin, the Emmy-winning executive producer of both the Daily Show and the Colbert Report, leaving Comedy Central at the end of the month. Network president Doug Herzog telling the New York Times the parting was amicable, stating Karlin decided the workload was too much after seven years with the shows.