UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 12.04.07

Brad Pitt unveils green housing plan.

Brad Pitt has unveiled an affordable and eco-friendly housing project in New Orleans. The actor pledged 5 million dollars from his own pocket to build green houses in the Lower 9th ward for those who lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina. He says he hopes the 150 houses will be built by next summer. Pitt says he wants to give life back to the community.

Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland may be facing DUI charges. The singer was reportedly arrested last month in Southern California after getting into a car accident. The rocker apparently then failed sobriety tests. Luckily, no one was injured in the crash. He's due in court on December 13. Weiland has reportedly had problems with alcohol and drug problems in the past.

Controversial radio host Don Imus is now back on the airwaves. He made his comeback on WABC radio yesterday morning. Imus was fired by CBS radio last spring after making racist and sexist comments about the Rutgers women's basketball team. On yesterday's show the host apologized for the ordeal calling it a quote "life changing experience."

Nicole Richie and her boyfriend Joel Madden are giving back to expectant mothers in need. The pair...who will welcome their own baby in January, reportedly threw a surprise baby show for 100 mothers at a free clinic in L.A. yesterday. Apparently they gave about 200,000 dollars worth of gifts. It's all part of the couple's charity called The Richie Madden Children's Foundation...which helps needy families.

Johnny Depp is bringing the story of "Sweeney Todd" to the big screen. He stars in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"...a film based on a musical composed by Stephen Sondheim. Depp and Sondheim attended the world premiere along with the film's director Tim Burton last night in New York. Helena Bonham Carter also stars in the movie as well as "Borat" star Sacha Baron Cohen and Alan Rickman. The thriller hits theaters December 21.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 12.03.07

5 honored at Kennedy Center.

Last night's Kennedy Center Honors recognized the accomplishments of 5 performing legends. Recipients of the awards include singers Diana Ross and Brian Wilson, pianist Leon Fleisher, actor Steve Martin and film director Martin Scorsese. They were all chosen for their contribution to the performing arts. The five spent time at the White House and then went on to the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in DC for an honorary gala. President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush attended the ceremony as well. The event will air on December 26 on CBS.

Former "American Idol" contestant Jessica Sierra is in trouble with the law again. Sierra was reportedly arrested at a Florida bar over the weekend for disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest. This her second arrest in the past year...last April she was charged for cocaine possession and felony battery. Following that incident Sierra spent some time in rehab.

Disney's new release is continuing to enchant U.S. moviegoers. "Enchanted" starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey grabbed the number one spot at box offices for the second weekend in a row. The new holiday film "This Christmas" took second. And "Beowulf" with Anthony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie came in third.

Christian Bale is signing on for the next "Terminator" installment. He'll reportedly star in the fourth film in the series "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins." Filmmakers are apparently keeping the plot details quiet for now but the movies focus on the battle against the machines. Bale is currently working on the sequel to "Batman Begins."

Jerry Seinfeld's "Bee Movie" buzzed into Paris over the weekend. Actress Renee Zellweger joined the comedian on the red carpet for the French premiere of the animated film. She and Seinfeld both lend their voices to movie. A special guest made it to the event as well...one of the bee characters was there with the celebrities.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.30.07

Drea de Matteo has a baby girl.

Actress Drea de Matteo is trying out a new role...as a mom. "The Sopranos" star and boyfriend, musician Shooter Jennings welcomed a baby girl on Wednesday. Her name is Alabama Gypsy Rose. She's the first child for the pair, who've reportedly been dating for about six years now. The actress first announced she was pregnant last May.

Spain's Queen Sofia honored former President Bill Clinton and actress Penelope Cruz last night. The two were awarded the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute's Gold Medal at the annual gala in New York. That award is given to those who contribute to improving relations between the U.S. and Spain. Veteran journalist Barbara Walters, Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Vogue magazine's editor in chief Anna Wintour were among the big celebrities that attended the formal event.

Jennifer Love Hewitt is engaged. The actress' spokesperson says she and boyfriend, Scottish actor Ross McCall made it official last week. There's no word on a wedding date yet. The two have been dating about 2 years and this will be the first marriage for both of them.

Brad Pitt says he's swearing off nude scenes. In an interview with BBC Pitt says he wont take it all off in front of the camera anymore for the sake of his kids. The actor says he wants his 4 children to be able to watch his work without him being embarassed. In the past Pitt bared it all in films like "Thelma and Louise," and "Troy."

Laura Bush is unveiling this year's White House Christmas decorations. She appeared on both "The Today Show" and "Good Morning America" yesterday to preview the holiday trimmings. This year's tree is apparently 19 years old and 18 feet tall and came from North Carolina. The 2007 decoration theme is "Holiday in the National Parks" featuring ornaments honoring the country's parks and historical sights. Included in the décor of course are the traditional White House gingerbread house and the holiday buffet.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.29.07

Friends say Spears pregnancy rumors are false.

Several sources are rejecting rumors that Britney Spears is pregnant...again. A close friend of the pop star tells In Touch magazine those reports are false. Tabloids have said that Spears is expecting a baby with music producer J.R. Rotem. But he denies it, saying the rumors are completely made up.

Just one day after winning "Dancing With the Stars" Helio Castroneves has revealed his engagement is over. The professional racecar driver tells "Inside Edition" he and his fiancée Aliette Vazquez are calling off the upcoming wedding. Castroneves says luckily, the ABC dancing competition kept him busy and helped him deal with the break up. He added that his ex is a great person and he's sure they'll remain friends.

Some of the biggest female stars are working to help register more women to vote. Actress Susan Sarandon and Kerry Washington were just a couple of the celebrities that attended last night's WE Vote '08 event in New York. The campaign is looking to register more than 1 million women to vote in next year's election. Former congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro was also there to support the cause as well as actress Ally Sheedy.

Fans are getting into the holiday spirit with Josh Groban's new album. His recent release "Noel" is number one on the Billboard 200 this week. It's reportedly the first time a holiday album has topped the list since Kenny G in 1994. Last week's frontrunner, Alicia Keys' "As I am" fell to number two. And in third is the mix CD "Now 26."

The popular iPhone is landing in the hands of many French consumers. Apple released the mobile device in France yesterday. Customers lined up in several Orange stores around the country yesterday. Orange is the only mobile service provider in France. Paris' most famous avenue, the Champs-Elysees, was also packed with people trying to get their hands on one. The iPhone includes an ipod, internet access and a phone. Apple has reportedly sold more than 1.4 million of them already and plans to sell nearly 10 times that amount in 2008.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.28.07

Helio Castroneves named "Dancing" champ.

Helio Castroneves is this season's "Dancing With the Stars" champion. The professional racecar driver took the title on last night's finale of the ABC reality show. He and his partner Julianne Hough beat out the other final celebrity contestants... Spice Girl Melanie Brown and singer Marie Osmond. Last night's live show featured a special performance by Celine Dion.

R&B star Usher and his wife Tameka Foster have a new member in their family. Sources tell People magazine Foster gave birth to a baby boy on Monday. There's no word on a name yet. The couple announced they were expecting over the summer. The two got married in Atlanta in September.

Angelina Jolie is already getting recognition for her work in the film "A Mighty Heart." The actress was reportedly nominated for a Spirit Award for her role as Marianne Pearl, the wife of slain journalist Daniel Pearl. The Spirit Awards honor independent films. Other nominees competing with Jolie are Sienna Miller, Ellen Page and Parker Posey. The event will air of the Independent Film Channel on February 23.

Amy Winehouse is canceling all her upcoming shows for 2007. On her website the singer says she can't perform without her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil on stage with her. Her music label says after all her recent stress, the decision is based on doctors orders. Her husband was recently sentenced to jail time for attempting to manipulate a witness in a previous assault case.

Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman are teaming up for a new film. The two attended the world premiere of their new fantasy thriller "The Golden Compass" last night in London. The film is based on a trilogy of novels by Philip Pullman. It also stars Eva Green and Sam Elliot. Actor Hugh Grant and Joan Collins also attended the event. "The Golden Compass" hits theaters December 7.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.27.07

Spears and Federline battle for holiday visitation rights.

Britney Spears and her ex Kevin Federline are now battling over their kids during the holidays. Their attorneys apparently went head to head in court yesterday to determine a holiday visitation schedule. There's no word yet on what was decided. Over Thanksgiving the pop star reportedly took her sons to brunch at the Four Seasons hotel before dropping them off at Federline's house. As of now Spears can see her kids two times a week.

Actors Don Cheadle and George Clooney are being honored for their work in Darfur. People magazine says they'll share the 2007 Peace Summit award from a group of Nobel Peace Prize winners that includes leaders like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former President Jimmy Carter. The award will be presented next month in Rome. Both actors have traveled to Sudan to bring awareness to the war-torn region of Darfur.

Jerry Seinfeld is promoting his new "Bee Movie" in Israel. The comedian reportedly premiered the Hebrew version of the animated film in the country recently . He co-wrote, co-produced and lends his voice to the release. Seinfeld also reportedly met with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert while he was there. He jokingly told reporters he sees similarities between comedians and politicians...they both want to be liked.

Paul McCartney may have a new woman in his life. The former Beatle has reportedly been seen with actress Rosanna Arquette in London recently. A British newspaper says the two were spotted together on a couple of occasions...once at a concert and another time strolling along the grounds of a historic house. McCartney is in the middle of a bitter divorce battle with his ex Heather Mills.

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Vancouver over the weekend to kick off the holiday season. More than 300,000 people reportedly attended the fourth annual Rogers Santa Claus parade on Sunday. A snow Queen, Santa's helpers and of course Santa Claus himself all waved from floats in anticipation for the upcoming holiday.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 1.26.07

Hulk Hogan and wife splitting

Hulk Hogan is getting a divorce. His wife, Linda Bollea, reportedly filed papers last week after 24 years of marriage. A St. Petersburg Times reporter apparently broke the news to Hogan on Friday night. Hogan told the reporter he was shocked and caught off-guard. He added that his wife has been in California for the past three weeks. The couple has two teenage children.

A wildfire that's sweeping through Malibu has destroyed the home of a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Bassist Flea, whose real name is Michael Balzary, reportedly said his home had burned to a crisp. The wildfire began Saturday and grew quickly, forcing thousands of residents from their homes. Fire officials say they expect to have the blaze under control by Tuesday.

Teen superstar Miley Cyrus recently celebrated her 15 birthday in front of a sold-out crowd. The star of the hit Disney show Hannah Montana performed in her hometown of Nashville over the weekend to 15,000 screaming fans. Cyrus's audience serenaded her, singing "Happy Birthday" toward the end of her "Best of Both Worlds" concert, followed by a fireworks display and a cake delivered on stage.

Former Bachelor contestant Mary Delgado may be facing up to one year in jail. That's after she reportedly assaulted bachelor, Byron Velvick, who gave her the final rose and a marriage proposal. Delgado and Velvick appeared on the sixth season of ABC's The Bachelor. Police say the two got into an angry confrontation last week, and Delgado hit Velvick in the face, splitting his upper lip. Delgado is charged with one count of battery.

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium premiered in London over the weekend with some interesting characters attending the event. Actor Dustin Hoffman posed with a toy soldier while also juggling with a man on stilts. He also got cozy with a zebra alongside actor Zach Mills. Hoffman plays a 243-year-old proprieter of a magical toy store who wants to retire but has some problems doing so when his manager, played by Natalie Portman, does whatever she can to keep that from happening.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.21.07

Dennis Quaid's newborns suffer medical mistake.

Dennis Quaid's newborn twins are now recovering the hospital after a major medical mistake. Sources say the babies were accidentally given a huge dose of an anti-blood clot medication. They apparently started to bleed out but now luckily, both are stable. Zoe Grace and Thomas Boone were born through a surrogate carrier to Quaid and his wife Kimberly earlier this month.

Celebrities are continuing to support Hollywood's writers. Alicia Keys performed at yesterdays solidarity march for the Writers Guild of America. Thousands of people were at the event. "Grey's Anatomy" actress Sandra Oh could also be seen along the picket lines. It marked the 16th day of the WGA strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television producers.

GQ's "Men of the Year" have been revealed. The magazine's 12 annual special edition features former President Bill Clinton, rapper Kanye West and the star of the new "James Bond" Daniel Craig. They can all be seen on 3 covers of next months issue, set to hit newsstands November 27. Also included on the list are "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell, actor Tom Hanks and New York's Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Broadway could lose more than 130 million dollars this holiday season. The stagehand strike in New York has shut down 27 productions for 10 already, and if it continues...the shows could miss a major peak season. Last year Broadway took in more than 134 million dollars...just in the time period from Thanksgiving to Christmas. As of now, shows are cancelled at least until November 25. Stagehands are on strike because of lack of job security and wage disputes. There are no plans for talks.

The rock band Velvet Revolver is being denied entrance into Japan. The band reportedly had to cancel an upcoming tour there because they were not given entrance Visas.. They were scheduled to perform in several Japanese cities later this month. On the band's website they said the strict Japanese immigration officials looked at each the band members backgrounds. They also apologized to their fans for disappointing them.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.20.07

Mary-Kate Olsen hospitalized for kidney infection.

Mary-Kate Olsen is in the hospital recovering from a kidney infection. The actress apparently went to a New York emergency room yesterday. Her rep says Olsen is resting right now and should leave the hospital in the next couple days. The actress is known for her childhood role on "Full House." She's recently joined the cast of "Weeds."

Jonathan Rhys Meyers is facing charges for public drunkeness. The actor was reportedly intoxicated at the Dublin airport on Sunday, while attempting to fly to London. There are no details on what Rhys Meyers was doing but an airport rep did confirm a passenger was escorted out of the terminal by security and not allowed on the flight. The actor, known for his roles in "Match Point" and "The Tudors" spent time in rehab earlier this year.

George Clooney is donating some of his money to help writers on strike. The actor reportedly donated 25,000 dollars to the Actors Fund. That organization helps workers in the film and TV industry who are in crisis. The money will reportedly go to writers who've lost money during the WGA strike. Clooney is encouraging other actors to follow his lead in donating money to the fund.

Celebrities gathered in New York last night to help children in need. Big stars like Jon Voight and James Gandolfini were among the guests attending the Children of Heart gala in New York. That event raises money for the children of Chernobyl organization...helping kids who have suffered radioactive damage. Others like actor Michael Knight and Judge Judy were also there to show support.

New York's Mayor showed up for the premiere of a new Walt Disney fantasy film yesterday. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his girlfriend Diana Taylor attended the screening of "Enchanted" in New York. He joined the film's stars Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams on the red carpet. The movie's about a fairy princess who finds herself in modern day life. It also stars James Marsden and Susan Surandon. "Enchanted" hits most U.S. theaters tomorrow.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.19.07

Daughtry and Underwood win big at AMAs.

Some of America's biggest music stars were honored at last night's American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Former American Idol contestants Chris Daughtry and Carrie Underwood won big...grabbing 3 awards each. Daughtry took favorite breakthrough artist, adult contemporary artist and pop/rock album of the year. Underwood took country album of the year, favorite female country artist and the text in artist of the year award.

Other big winners included Justin Timberlake who took best soul/R&B album for "Futuresex/Lovesounds" and favorite pop or rock male artist. Beyonce was honored with the international artist of excellence award. She's the first woman to take that award. Rihanna took the trophy for best soul/r&b female artist. And Fergie grabbed favorite pop/rock female artist of the year. The event featured performances by big stars like Alicia Keys and Celine Dion.

The new fantasy thriller "Beowulf" topped U.S. box offices over the weekend. The film, starring Anthony Hopkins and Robin Wright Penn captured the number one spot in theaters, taking in more than 28 million dollars in its first weekend out. Jerry Seinfeld's "Bee Movie" came in second. And "American Gangster" with Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington landed in number 3.

Actress Julianna Margulies has quietly tied the knot. She reportedly married the father of her baby Keith Lieberthal in Massachusetts on November 10. The two are expecting a baby, due in January. It was apparently a very small traditional wedding...she wore a Narciso Rodriguez gown and he wore an Armani suit. Margulies is known for her years on "E.R." and now working on her new show "Cantebury's Law."

Nicole Richie celebrated her upcoming addition with a baby shower over the weekend. About 90 guests attended her Wizard of Oz themed party in Los Angeles. Her sister and friends...including Paris Hilton threw the shower. There's no confirmation on if the baby is a boy or girl but she reportedly received some gifts for a little boy...including a pair of designer sneakers. She and her boyfriend Joel Madden announced they were expecting over the summer...Richie is due in January.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.16.07

Lindsay Lohan spends 84 minutes in jail.

Lindsay Lohan is now out of jail after serving less than two hours there. The young actress reported to a Southern California jail yesterday morning to serve her required 24 hour sentence for her two DUI cases. Lohan reportedly spent only 84 minutes in the facility. Officials apparently let non-violent criminals out early because of overcrowding. Earlier this week the actress also began her court appointed 10 days of community service at the American Red Cross.

Sources say former "American Idol" contestant Katharine Mcphee is engaged. Some tell People magazine the 23 year old singer is planning to marry 42 year old actor Nick Cokas. The two have been dating for more than a year and Mcphee has apparently been seen wearing an engagement ring recently. One source says the singer is quote very excited to plan her upcoming wedding.

"Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere says there's a warrant out for her arrest in Japan. In an interview with E! News, the actress says she's wanted in the country because of a confrontation she and others had with a Japanese fisherman. Last month Panettiere was in Japan with the environmental group Save the Whales. The actress-activist joined a group on surfboards in their attempt to interfere with the fisherman's dolphin hunt. When asked about regrets, the young star says she'd do it all over again.

Wayne Newton is calling off several upcoming performances due to heart problems. People magazine says the Las Vegas performer has a viral infection called cardiomyopathy. The former "Dancing With the Stars" contestant is canceling a 2 month commitment in Vegas as well as a tour with the ABC dancing show. But doctors say in a few months he should be back to normal health.

Country star LeAnn Rimes is teaching kids how to stay eco-friendly. The singer spoke at the Children's museum in New York yesterday about making decisions to protect the planet. She encouraged the young students to become environmentalists and show their families how to make greener choices at home and in everyday life.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.15.07

Kanye West calls off fashion show performance.

Kanye West will not perform at the Victoria's Secret fashion show as planned. "Entertainment Tonight" says he pulled out of the event following the death of his mother Donda. She died last weekend from complications stemming from plastic surgery. The annual fashion show is set to tape today in Hollywood and will air on CBS December 4. It will apparently feature a special reunion performance by the Spice Girls.

"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo has tied the knot. The actress' dad tells People magazine she and her fiance Chris Ivery got married last Friday in a small ceremony. The two apparently said their vows at City Hall in New York. Pompeo and Ivery met in a grocery store in 2003. They've always said they planned on having a small wedding.

Matt Damon has been named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive. "The "Bourne Ultimatum" star grabbed the honor from his buddy and last year's title holder George Clooney. Both Clooney and Brad Pitt, who are two-time winners have been campaigning for the actor to take the title for a while now. Damon says he was quote "floored" to hear he'd been named 2007's sexiest man.

Ellen DeGeneres is not taking her show to New York next week as expected. The talk show host has apparently changed her mind and will now stay put in Los Angeles. There's speculation that DeGeneres made the decision following pressure from the Writers Guild of America on the east coast. They reportedly criticized her for continuing to tape during the writers strike and said she was not welcome in New York. A source close to the host says her decision was based on many factors, not just bitter responses from WGA East.

It was a star studded red carpet at the premiere of the new thriller "Awake" last night. Cast members like Jessica Alba, Hayden Christianson and Lena Olin attended the New York premiere. The film is about a man suffering from a disease who finds himself awake but paralyzed during heart surgery. It's set to hit most U.S. theaters November 30.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.14.07

Federline requests another custody hearing.

Kevin Federline is requesting yet another emergency custody hearing with Britney Spears. Federline's lawyer has called for a meeting this Friday regarding the pop star's traffic violation from last week. Spears apparently ran a red light with her kids in the back seat. Her lawyer says she was being chased by paparazzi and was distracted. As of now, the singer only has monitored visits with their two sons.

Actor John Stamos was involved in a sky high altercation on Monday. On a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles, the actor was apparently approached by a belligerent woman. Sources say she awoke him while he was sleeping and then took his seat while he was in the bathroom. The passenger reportedly began screaming and threatening Stamos. Airline staff called the FBI when the plane landed. An FBI spokesperson says they responded to a verbal disagreement but no arrests were made.

Several actors are joining in on the Writers Guild Strike. "Desperate Housewives" star Nicolette Sheridan was seen along the picket lines yesterday in front of Universal Studios in Los Angeles. Kim Delaney, best known for her roles on "NYPD Blue" and now the TV show "Army Wives" was also there to show her support. And "Seinfeld" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus joined in. The strike is still going strong except for some soap opera writers who are returning to their jobs.

Former late night comedian Johnny Carson has been named the number 1 TV icon. TV Land teamed up with Entertainment Weekly to name the 50 greatest TV Icons...and Carson topped the list. A special honoring the top 50 will appear on TV Land on Friday...recognizing other big stars like Jerry Seinfeld, Oprah Winfrey, and Bill Cosby. The program will include interviews and clips from the entertainers.

The Victoria's Secret Angels have made their mark on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A group of the lingerie models attended a ceremony yesterday in Los Angeles where they received a star on the famous sidewalk. Later this week the ladies will work on a much anticipated fashion show featuring performances by the Spice Girls and Seal.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 10.13.07

Kanye West mourning the death of his mother.

Kanye West is thanking the public for their support following the death of his mother. A Los Angeles coroner says Donda West died Saturday from complications stemming from a recent surgery. She was 58. Some reports say it was from a cosmetic operation.but there's no word on what type or where she was treated. West was a big supporter of her son and also managed his career for a while. The rapper often referred to his Mom in his lyrics...he even wrote a song inspired by her called "Hey Mama."

Hollywood couple Brooke Burke and her fiance David Charvet are expecting another baby. The actress' rep tells People magazine the new addition will come sometime next spring. The pair already have a daughter named Heaven Rain...born last January. Burke also has 2 daughters from a previous relationship. She and Charvet have been together since 2005.

Actor Richard Gere is being recognized for his humanitarian work. Last night he received the 2007 Marian Anderson Award in Philidelphia. The honor is given to those who not only entertain the public, but also do a substantial amount of work improving society. Gere was chosen because of his support for the Independence of Tibet and his work with HIV and AIDS patients. Last night's ceremony featured performances by big stars like Patti Labelle and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Stars are gearing up for the release of the newest Stephen King horror film. The author hit the red carpet in New York last night for the big screen adaptation of his novel "The Mist." King was joined by members of the cast like Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden and Laurie Holden. "The Mist" is about a strange storm that brings a frightening blood hungry species to earth. It hits most U.S. theaters November 21.

Several celebrities are using their star power for public advocacy. Actors like Ben Affleck, Reese Witherspoon and Morgan Freeman are just a few of the big names appearing in a recently debuted public service announcement on healthcare reform. The campaign is reportedly sponsored by AARP and seeks affordable health-care for all Americans.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 10.12.07

Prince Harry and girlfriend split

Prince Harry and his girlfriend have reportedly split. London newspapers are saying he and Chelsy Davy are calling it quits after more than 3 years. Some papers say she was growing tired of his playboy lifestyle. Other reports say she just needed space. A friend of Davy's says he missed her birthday to watch a rugby tournament.

Several Broadway theaters are dark today as a result of a stagehand strike. More than two dozen New York productions were shut down over the weekend...including Hairspray and Wicked. Stagehands are in a bitter dispute with theater owners and producers, apparently over recent job and wage cuts. So far negotiations have ended poorly and there's no word on plans for future talks.

The View" host Elizabeth Hasselbeck has welcomed baby number 2. She and her NFL quarterback husband are the parents of a healthy baby boy. He was born Friday morning at an Arizona hospital. Hasselbeck plans to call into the ABC show today to announce the new baby's name. This is the second child for the couple. They have a two year old daughter Grace.

Jerry Seinfeld's "Bee Movie" was quite the buzz at U.S. Box offices over the weekend. It grabbed the number one spot, bringing in about 26 million dollars in ticket sales. That pushed Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe's "American Gangster" to the second spot. In third was the new Christmas comedy starring Vince Vaughn and Paul Giammati. That's all according to box office mojo.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie traveled to London over the weekend for the European premiere of "Beowulf." Jolie plays the mother of the beast Grendel in the film. She and Pitt joined Anthony Hopkins on the red carpet, he also co-stars in the release. Crispin Glover attended the event too...he plays Grendel. "Beowulf" first hits U.S. theaters this Friday.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.09.07

Guerra tops Latin Grammys

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.07.07

Britney Spears ordered to pay Federline's legal fees

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 10.06.07

Rosie O'Donnell may return to TV

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.05.07

Shia Labeouf arrested

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 11.02.07

Avril Lavigne rocks MTV Europe Awards