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2012-02-11T15:17:24Z

T-Boz’s Bankruptcy Case Thrown Out Of Court

2012-02-11T18:42:27Z

A U.S. judge has thrown former Tlc star T-Boz’s bankruptcy case out of court after failing to make any attempts to pay off her debts.
The singer, real name Tionne Watkins, filed documents in October at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court after racking up debts of more than $700,000.

But the case was dismissed last week because Watkins had not made an effort to try and settle her bills or appear at a creditors’ meeting, reports TMZ.com.

The judge has now given her creditors permission to freely go after her assets until she files for bankruptcy again.

However, she will be unable to refile until the end of July at the earliest – because there has to be a 180 day period after the dismissal of the original case before she can try again.

Judge Assigns Berry’s Daughter Own Legal Counsel

2012-02-11T18:42:43Z

Halle Berry’s daughter has been appointed her own legal representative to act in the child’s best interests as the actress battles her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry over custody.
The Oscar winner has been locked in a bitter battle with model Aubry over the care of three-year-old Nahla since they split in 2010 and the former couple returned to a Los Angeles court on Friday.

According to TMZ.com, Aubry was ordered to appear in Dependency Court after officials at the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services expressed concerns about his ability to safely care for Nahla following an investigation into claims of child endangerment.

The move came just weeks after Berry sought to ban Aubry from contacting Nahla after former nanny Alliance Kamdem accused the model of shoving her while she was holding the child.

During Friday’s hearing, a judge assigned Nahla her own legal counsel. No further details about the court proceedings were available as WENN went to press.

McCartney Hailed At Star-studded MusiCares Ceremony

2012-02-11T18:42:00Z

Sir Paul McCartney capped off an incredible week on Friday night as stars including Katy Perry and Coldplay paid tribute to the Beatle at the MusiCares’ 2012 Person of the Year gala.
The British icon, who unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, was the toast of Hollywood at the glitzy bash, which was put on by organisers of the Grammy Awards.

McCartney opened the show with a rendition of Magical Mystery Tour, while Perry sang a rendition of his hit track Hey Jude.

Other performers included Neil Young, who teamed up with his backing band Crazy Horse for the first time since 2004 to sing I Saw Her Standing There.

Alicia Keys took to the piano to belt out Blackbird, while fellow British rockers Coldplay showed off their take on We Can Work it Out at the Los Angeles bash, which was hosted by comedian Eddie Izzard.

During the evening, McCartney told the audience, “For me, obviously it’s great to hear these fantastic artists singing my songs.”

The gala raised $6.5 million following a live auction. The sale included a red and blue piano which had been painted by Peter Max for McCartney’s former bandmate Ringo Starr, which sold for $175,000.

Brand Suffers Migraine Attack Onstage

2012-02-11T14:26:04Z

British funnyman Russell Brand was forced to halt a stand-up gig in Hollywood on Thursday after suffering a severe headache onstage.
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star was performing a low-key show at the ComedySportz Theatre when he started to feel sick halfway through.

After requesting some painkillers, Brand powered through and overcame nausea to complete the 90-minute set – but he was upset at himself for the disruption, according to Britain’s Daily Mirror.

He told the audience, “I have a terrible pain. I need painkillers. Sorry about this. I feel nauseous now. I feel sick.

“I’m worried this might be the early stages of a migraine. I get this light disruption thing. I think I’m such a professional showman this is beyond ridiculous stopping to take medication.”

During the show, Brand, who is in the midst of a divorce from wife Katy Perry, also admitted he’d recently become “disenchanted” with fame.

He said: “I’m disenchanted and disillusioned with fame. Because it is meaningless and has no value – and I started to realise that and wanted to do something valuable and truthful.

“Because the only thing we have is each other and our connection to each other and we are constantly being distracted from that.”

Hungarian Authorities Drop Gun Case Against World War Z Producers

2012-02-11T00:45:00Z

Anti-terrorism authorities in Hungary have dropped an investigation into a cache of illegal guns seized from the set of Brad Pitt’s upcoming movie World War Z.
Almost 100 unauthorised weapons were confiscated by police in Budapest in October amid fears the haul could fall into the hands of illegal arms traffickers.

Production executives, including Pitt, who stars in and produces the project, faced questioning over the gun find, but officials at Hungary’s National Bureau of Investigations dropped the case this week due to a technicality.

According to Eonline.com, authorities failed to identify which organization or person had “ownership rights” over the lot, making it impossible to hold the appropriate party accountable.

The guns were discovered among the movie’s props in an area of Budapest’s international airport.

Charity Work Saved Jolie From ‘shallow, Horrible Life’

2012-02-10T23:56:04Z

Angelina Jolie is convinced she would be leading a “very shallow, horrible life” if she hadn’t thrown herself into humanitarian work to keep her grounded after finding fame in Hollywood.
The Salt actress became hot property in the movie industry after winning an Academy Award for her performance in 1999′s Girl, Interrupted, but instead of revelling in all the media attention, Jolie threw herself into her philanthropy work – and she’s glad she did.

She says, “Without the balance of doing things that actually matter in the world – and being part of the real world – then I would have been left in a bubble. That would have felt very empty and I probably would have just had a very shallow, horrible life.

“I’m very lucky that I’ve been allowed to, in the last 10 years, to travel and go into the world and welcomed into areas of the world where I see people and work with people who are survivors of war and refugees and people, just from everywhere and all walks of life and so I have a real view of the real world.”

And the experiences have made Jolie all the more thankful for her blessings.

She adds, “I’m very touched and very moved by people and what they overcome. They have always reminded me to just wake up in the morning and be grateful that your children are healthy. Nothing else matters.”

Lee To Become A Father Again

2012-02-11T00:44:45Z

Actor Jason Lee is set to become a father for the third time.
The star’s wife Ceren is pregnant and due to give birth to a baby boy in June, according to People.com.

The couple wed in 2008 and is parents to three-year-old daughter Casper.

Lee also has an eight-year-old son, named Pilot Inspektor, from his previous relationship with former fiancee and My Name is Earl co-star Beth Riesgraf.

Rep: ‘Rolling Stones Not Planning Any Olympic Shows’

2012-02-11T00:45:13Z

A representative for The Rolling Stones has shot down reports the rockers are set to headline a big gig to celebrate the end of the London Olympics this summer.
An article in Friday’s London Evening Standard newspaper suggests the Brown Sugar hitmakers are being lined up to top the bill at a Best of British concert in the city’s Hyde Park, playing alongside soul star Adele and reunited Brit-pop band Blur.

The one-off show is said to be part of a string of free events held in London to coincide with the 2012 games – but Bernard Doherty, a spokesman for the Stones, has dismissed the claims, insisting Mick Jagger and his bandmates have no plans to take part in any Olympic events.

He tells MusicWeek.com, “Contrary to a totally inaccurate report in the London Evening Standard today, The Rolling Stones wish to point out that they are not performing at any concerts tied to the 2012 Olympic Games in Hyde Park or The Olympic Park.”

The Rolling Stones have yet to announce any live gigs for 2012 – the 50th anniversary of the legendary group’s formation.

Bobby Farrelly’s Son Dies

2012-02-10T22:10:28Z

The son of comedy director Bobby Farrelly has died after suffering an apparent drug overdose on Wednesday night.
Jesse Farrelly was tended to by paramedics responding to an emergency call about an “unresponsive young male” who had suffered a “possible overdose” at an apartment in Costa Mesa, California.

According to TMZ.com, the 20 year old was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

A statement released by the Farrelly family reads: “It is with profound sorrow that we accept the passing of our beloved Jesse following his struggle with addiction. We fully trust that he is now in the hands of our Lord.

“We are immeasurably grateful for the abundance of happiness and laughter he brought into our lives, and we will rejoice eternally for all the moments we got to breathe in his wondrous spirit. The family thanks you for your well wishes and kindly asks that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.”

The coroner who performed an autopsy on the youngster has ruled out foul play as the cause of death.

Filmmaking siblings Bobby and Peter Farrelly, known as the Farrelly Brothers, wrote, directed and produced films including There’s Something About Mary and Dumb and Dumber.