UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 01.31.08

Britney Spears hospitalized again.

Britney Spears is in the hospital again. The pop star was taken to an L.A. hospital early this morning for evaluation. Spears mother Lynne and her two friends were apparently at her house when police arrived to escort the singer to the hospital. There's no confirmation on what sparked the visit, but sources say she refused to take prescribed medication and was acting erratically.

Ethan Hawke is going to be a dad once again. The actor's rep says his girlfriend Ryan Shawhughes is pregnant. Shawhughes is also apparently the former nanny for his kids. No other details were given but Hawke's rep did say the two are thrilled. The actor already has two children with his ex-wife Uma Thurman...9 year old maya and 5 year old Levon.

The soundtrack for the film "Juno" is topping the album charts. The CD from the comedy starring Ellen Page and Michael Cera is number one on the Billboard top 200 list. Last week's chart topper, Alicia Key's "As I am" dropped down to number two. In the third spot is Natasha Bedingfield's release "Pocketful of Sunshine."

Montel Williams is saying goodbye to daytime talk. The host is reportedly ending the "Montel Williams" show after 17 years on air. But fans don't have to bid a final farewell quite yet. CBS will air the best shows of his career next fall. In a statement Williams thanks his fans and says it's been a "honor and joy." There's no word on what he plans to do next.

The Giants and the Patriots are getting all fired up for Super Bowl Sunday. The players turned up for media day at the University of Phoenix stadium earlier this week. The crowd included star players like Giants quarterback Eli Manning and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Even former American Idol contestant Kelly Pickler was there looking to interview some of the players for "The Tonight Show." The two teams will face off this weekend in Arizona.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 01.22.08

Oscar nominees announced.

Oscar nominations are in. Nominees were announced this morning in Los Angeles. Up for best actress are Julie Christie for "Away From Her," Marion Cotillard for "La Vie En Rose," Ellen Page for "Juno," Cate Blanchett for her role in "Elizabeth: the Golden Age," and Laura Linney for "Savages." In the Best Actor Category Daniel Day-Lewis grabbed a nod for "There Will be Blood," George Clooney is nominated for "Michael Clayton," Johnny Depp for "Sweeney Todd," Tommy Lee Jones for "In the Valley of Elah," and Viggo Mortenson for "Eastern Promises."And rivaling for best picture are "Atonement,""Micahel Clayton," "Juno", "No Country For Old Men," and "There Will be Blood."

In other news, Kiefer Sutherland is now a free man. The "24" star was released from jail yesterday after 48 days there. He was serving time for a second driving under the influence conviction and violating his probation. He was apparently greeted by a swarm of media when he left the California facility. Sources say he looked very happy to be out.

Britney Spears made an appearance at a custody deposition yesterday. She drove to her ex Kevin Federline's attorney's office to attend the session, although apparently arrived late. The singer was reportedly cross examined for more than 2 hours. It's all part of the ongoing custody battle for their two sons two year old Sean Preston and one year old Jayden James. Spears has missed several other appointments to discuss her parenting skills.

John Travolta is backing his buddy Tom Cruise. Travolta says the media attention focused on Cruise lately has gone too far. The "Mission Impossible" star has made the headlines recently after a video was released on the internet, showing Cruise praising the Church of Scientology. Travolta, who also follows Scientology, tells people magazine everyone has a right to practice what they want.

Stars are out in full force at the Sundance Film Festival. Paris Hilton was spotted at the festival, in the middle of all the action as well as director Quentin Tarantino. Sarah Jessica Parker brought her husband Matthew Broderick to the premiere of her film "Smart People." Dennis Quaid, who also stars in the film was at the event with his wife Kimberly. Other stars like Jack Black and musician Mos Def attended the premiere of their film "Be Kind Rewind" along with actor Danny Glover.