UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 01.14.08

"Atonement" and "Sweeney Todd" honored at Golden Globes.

"Sweeney Todd" and "Atonement" took big honors at last night's Golden Globe Awards. "Sweeney Todd" grabbed best comedy or musical and the film's star Johnny Depp won best actor. "Atonement," starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy picked up best motion picture. Other winners include Marion Coitillard who took best female actress in a comedy or musical for "La Vie En Rose." In the drama category, Julie Christie won for "Away From Her" and Daniel Day Lewis best actor for his performance in 'There will be blood.'

In the TV category, Tina Fey grabbed best actress in a comedy for "30 Rock" and David Duchovny took best comedic actor for "Californication" For Drama, Jon Hamm won best actor for "Mad Men" and best actress went to Glenn Close for "Damages." "Extras" starring Ricky Gervais took best comedy series and "Man Men" took best dramatic series. Because of the ongoing writer's guild strike, this year's awards were announced at a televised press conference.

In other news, Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman are now parents. The singer gave birth to a healthy boy on Saturday. His name is Max Liron Bratman. Aguilera's rep says both mom and baby are happy and healthy. In a message on her website, the singer said it was a joyful day for her and Bratman. She also thanked her fans for all their support.

Another celebrity couple has a new addition to their family. Reality TV star Nicole Richie and Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden now have a baby girl. Richie gave birth on Friday. Her name is Harlow Winter Kate Madden. Madden tells People magazine they feel blessed.

Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson's new film topped U.S. box offices over the weekend. "The Bucket List" took the number one spot at the theaters, bringing in more than 19 million dollars in ticket sales. "First Sunday" with Ice Cube and Tracey Morgan debuted at second. And in third is "Juno" starring Ellen Page and Michael Cera.

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Britney Spears vacatons in Mexico.

Britney Spears has taken some time away from the turmoil in L.A. for a Mexican getaway. The pop star reportedly checked in to a hotel just south of the California border on Wednesday. She was joined by her photographer friend who, sources say, she is now dating. Just a week ago, Spears lost visitation rights with her kids following a custody dispute in her home.

Clothing designer Stella McCartney has a new addition to her family. The daughter of former Beatle Paul McCartney and her husband Alasdhair Willis welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday. His name is Beckett Robert Lee. The new baby joins siblings Miller Alasdhair James and Bailey Linda Olwyn.

Pamela Anderson is rejecting rumors that she's pregnant. Reports surfaced recently that she was expecting. But on her blog, Anderson responded with one word..."no." She and husband Rick Salomon are reportedly in the middle of a divorce. Salomon was served with legal papers last month, after only 2 months of marriage.

Actress Mischa Barton is opening up about her recent DUI arrest. The former "O.C." star tells radio host Ryan Seacrest she's "100 percent responsible" for her actions. Barton added that she's really disappointed in herself. The actress was arrested for driving under the influence last month after a night out with friends.

Stars hit the red carpet in London last night for the European premiere of "Sweeney Todd." The film's stars Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter attended the event as well as Director Tim Burton. Other stars like Alan Rickman and Laura Michelle Kelly were there too. The film, based on the Broadway musical, premiered in the U.S. last month.

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Depp and Witherspoon honored at People's Choice Awards.

Johnny Depp and Reese Witherspoon won big at last night's People's Choice Awards. The actors took favorite female and male star last night. But in the midst of the Writer's Guild strike, the Award ceremony took a different format. The show, broadcast on CBS was hosted by Queen Latifah. No red carpet, trophies were delivered to stars at different locations and acceptance speeches were pre-taped. Other winners included Justin Timberlake who took favorite male singer and Ellen DeGeneres who grabbed favorite talk show host, and favorite funny female star.

Rapper Eminem is recovering from pneumonia. The rapper, who's real name is Marshall Mathers, was reportedly hospitalized recently for complications due to the illness. His publicist says he's now doing well and resting at home. Eminem starred in the 2002 hit film "8 Mile" and has had several top selling albums.

Victoria Beckham is number one on Mr. Blackwell's infamous worst dressed list this year. Beckham or "Posh Spice" topped the annual list for what Blackwell calls her "skinny-mini monstrosities". Right behind her is Amy Winehouse followed by Mary-Kate Olsen. Britney Spears was spared from the list, Mr. Blackwell says he decided commenting on her attire would be inappropriate considering the recent events.

Kate Winslet is reportedly taking over a movie role for Nicole Kidman. People magazine says say Kidman dropped out of her role in "The Reader"...shortly after announcing her pregnancy. Sources say Winslet was originally offered the part, but declined because of scheduling conflicts. Production dates have now changed and Winslet will take over for Kidman. "The reader" is based on a German novel about a teenager who has an affair with an older woman.

A Florida judge is ordering former "American Idol" contestant Jessica Sierra to spend a year in rehab. The singer was arrested last month for disorderly intoxication and obstruction of an officer. The charges violated her probation from prior drug and battery charges. Sierra will appear in upcoming reality TV program "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew"...which was filmed before her most recent arrest. The judge says he thinks a year in a facility will be better than the "low-level" treatment she received on the show.