UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 02.13.08

Paris Hilton's brother arrested for DUI.

Another Hilton is in trouble with the law. Paris Hilton's 18 year old brother Barron was reportedly arrested yesterday morning for driving under the influence. Police say he was pulled over on a Malibu highway around 8am and failed a sobriety test. He reportedly spent all yesterday in jail. His big sister spent time in jail last year...also for alcohol related driving charges.

A Beagle named Uno is making history as the first in his breed to take Best in Show at Westminster. The crowd went wild last night as Uno took the title at the famous dog show. He competed against more than 160 breeds of dogs and more than 2500 entries. But the final competition was tight...the Beagle was up against a toy poodle, a Weimaraner, a Sealyham terrier, an Akita and an Australian shepherd.

Hollywood writers are heading back to work today...the strike is officially over. As expected, the Writer's Guild of America voted yesterday to end the strike after 3 months out of work. This comes after Hollywood producers agreed over the weekend to give striking writers a portion of the internet profits. That means the Oscars on February 24 will go on as planned, and new shows will start airing in the next few weeks.

Actress Mia Farrow is putting pressure on China to take action against the atrocities in Darfur. At a demonstration outside the Chinese consulate in New York yesterday, Farrow called for protest of the Beijing Olympics. China reportedly helps support the military in Sudan. Farrow is pressing the country to not turn it's back to the killings in the Darfur region.

Four new members have been inducted into the Country music Hall of Fame. Emmylou Harris, Tom T. Hall, the Statler Brothers and the late Ernest "Pop" Stoneman all became new members of the famous hall yesterday. Harris is a twelve time Grammy winner who began her solo career in the seventies. The Statler Brothers started up doing back up for Johnny Cash before starting their successful career. And Hall was a top radio hit in the seventies. Stoneman, who died 40 years ago is known best for his 1920's hit "The Sinking of the Titanic."

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 02.01.08

George Clooney named UN Peace Messenger.

Actor and activist George Clooney is using his star power to promote peace. Clooney was named a UN messenger of peace yesterday for his efforts to shine light on war torn regions...particularly in Darfur. The actor spoke at the UN yesterday, urging them to take action in equipping a peacekeeping force in the Sudanese region. Experts predict more than 200,000 people have died and more than two million displaced have been from their homes since the conflict began.

"Grey's Anatomy" star Justin Chambers reportedly checked into the psychiatric ward at an LA hospital earlier this week. The actor's rep says he was treated for severe exhaustion and suffers from a sleeping disorder. He apparently entered voluntarily and has since checked out. It's the same facility where Britney Spears is currently on psychiatric hold.

Meanwhile Spears' ex husband Kevin Federline is supporting the pop stars' hospital stay. One source tells People magazine Federline is concerned for her well-being and thinks psychiatric treatment is the best option for now. He also apparently wants her to get better so she can eventually have a relationship with their sons. Spears was escorted to an L.A. hospital yesterday. Friends say she hasn't slept since Saturday.

Paris Hilton is apparently partying it up in Arizona this Super Bowl week. The hotel heiress hosted a bash last night, celebrating the 6 anniversary of the lifestyle magazine 944. The publication is the official magazine of the 2008 Super Bowl committee. Hilton is in town for all the festivities leading up to the big game. This Sunday the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants for the title.

Mommy-to-be Jessica Alba hit the red carpet last night for the premiere of her new film "The Eye." The actress, who's expecting a baby with her fiance Cash Warren, plays a blind woman who gets her vision back and starts seeing ghosts. Alba's stars in the thriller alongside Alessandro Nivola and Parker Posey. "The Eye" is out in U.S. theaters starting today.