UPI VIDEO NEWS 01.07.08

Dr. Phil to dedicate show to Britney Spears.

TV therapist Dr. Phil McGraw will apparently dedicate one of his shows this week to Britney Spears. The TV host will devote a show, set to air on Wednesday, focusing on the pop star's problems. McGraw says he went to visit Spears when she was being released from the hospital over the weekend. The singer spent 72 hours on mental lockdown at the facility following a custody dispute at her home. McGraw says after talking to her, it's evident she is in need of serious medical attention.

Actor Jack Black is going to be a dad for the second time. Black tells reporters he and his wife Tanya Haden are expecting another baby. There's no word yet on a due date. The pair, who married in March of 2006, already have a 1 and a half year old son named Samuel Wyatt.

Film Critics are calling "There Will Be Blood" the best film of 2007. The National Society of Film Critics also awarded the movie's star Daniel Day-Lewis best actor at the annual ceremony. Paul Thomas Anderson also grabbed best director for the film. Other honors went to Julie Christie, who took best actress for "Away from her" and best supporting actress went to Cate Blanchett for "I'm Not There."

"National Treasure: Book of Secrets" is holding on to the number one spot at U.S. box offices. The film, starring Nicolas Cage and Diane Kruger, has held the top spot for 3 weeks in a row...this weekend taking in more than 20 million dollars in ticket sales. Will Smith's "I am Legend" grabbed number 2 followed by "Juno" starring Ellen Page. That's all according to Box Office Mojo.

This year's Palm Springs International Film festival brought in some of Hollywood's biggest stars. High School Musical stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens attended a gala at the festival over the weekend. Efron and actress Nikki Blonsky were honored with the rising star awards at the event. Bruce Willis also presented producer Jerry Weintraub with the SAG Foundation Award, honoring him for his work in the film industry. Other stars like John Travolta and Oscar winner Halle Berry were also in Palm Springs for the gala.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 12.18.07

Pamela Anderson and Rick Salomon may divorce.

Pamela Anderson and Rick Saloman may be calling it quits after two months of marriage. The former "Baywatch" star apparently filed for divorce last week citing irreconcilable differences. But there are signs that they could be trying to repair those differences. They were apparently spotted shopping together over the weekend. The actress also posted a note on her website saying " P.S. We're working things out." The couple married in Las Vegas in early October. It was the third marriage for both of them.

Late night talk show hosts Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno are going back on the air...without their writers. NBC announced yesterday that "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" will start new shows again on January 2. This comes in the middle of the ongoing Writer's Guild strike. The hosts say they've decided to head back to work to save the jobs of the show's employees.

"Heroes" star Ali Larter is engaged. The actress' rep says she and boyfriend, actor Hayes MacArthur made it official over the weekend. Her rep added the two are "thrilled." Larter recently talked about how she was madly in love with him and knew she wanted to marry him after only 3 weeks.

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has been named the year's most influential kid by Forbes magazine. The daughter of Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, took the top spot on the list. Just below her is Suri Cruise, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. And another Pitt Jolie daughter made the list...Zahara grabbed the third spot.

Will Smith's new film "I am Legend" has made its way to France. The actor attended the premiere of the sci-fi thriller in Paris yesterday. Producer Akiva Goldsman and director Francis Lawrence joined him at the event. "I am Legend" is about a man who survives an incurable plague. It was number one at U.S. box offices over the weekend.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 12.17.07

Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton have a baby girl.

Actress Helena Bonham Carter and her boyfriend director Tim Burton have welcomed their second baby. Bonham's rep tells People magazine the actress gave birth to a girl on Saturday...there's no word yet on a name. The new addition joins the couple's four year old son Billy. Both Bonham Carter and Burton found out last week that they're nominated for Golden Globes for the film "Sweeny Todd."

Film producer Harvey Weinstein has found his own leading lady. The movie mogul married fashion designer Georgina Chapman at his waterfront estate in Connecticut over the weekend. Big stars like Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Renee Zellweger reportedly attended the event. One guest says it was a very intimate and romantic ceremony under the stars. The pair first started dating in 2005.

Celine Dion gave an emotional final performance in Las Vegas over the weekend. The singer took the stage for the last time at Caesars Palace hotel on Saturday night. Her "A New Day" show has had a nearly five year run, grossing more than 400 million dollars. At the final show, Dion called her experience a "wonderful adventure." Following her last song, the singer was greeted onstage by her 7 year old son and husband Rene Angelil.

Will Smith's new film lead the way at U.S. box offices over the weekend. The sci-fi thriller "I am Legend" starring Smith and Alice Braga debuted at number one, bringing in more than 76 million dollars in ticket sales. "Alvin and the Chipmunks" starring Jason Lee grabbed the second spot. And landing in third was "The Golden Compass" with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. That's all according to Box Office Mojo.

Several music superstars took the stage in south Florida for this year's Jingle Ball over the weekend. Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton hosted the event. Artists like Nelly Furtado and former "American Idol" contestant Elliot Yamin were just a few of the performers. Natasha Bedingfield was also there as well as R&B star Sean Kingston and the Plain White T's.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 12.12.07

Alex Trebek suffers minor heart attack.

"Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek is recovering from a minor heart attack. A rep for his show tells People magazine he realized he was having heart problems on Monday night and was then hospitalized. Doctors say he's resting comfortably now and should recover fully. Trebek's rep says he should be able to return to the show when they film new episodes next month.

Sean Penn's film "Into the Wild" is getting a lot of attention from the Broadcast Film Critics Association. The film, starring Emile Hirsch grabbed seven nominations for Critic's choice Awards...including best pictures. Other nods went to Cate Blanchett who scored nominations for best actress for "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" and best supporting actress for "I'm not There." Michael Cera is also up for two awards in the best young actor category for "Juno" and "Superbad." Awards will be presented on January 7.

"24" star Kiefer Sutherland is reportedly receiving plenty of reading material while in jail. A spokesman for the Southern California jail says he's received more than 100 fan letters a day. Sutherland began his 48 day sentence last week for a second DUI charge and violating his probation.

Gwen Stefani is reaching out to victims of the recent California wildfires. The singer is reportedly starting a college scholarship fund for those who lost their homes in the fires last October. The details for the Gwen Stefani After-the-Fire scholarship are still being figured out. Stefani is also donating proceeds from a recent concert to the San Diego Foundation fire-relief fund.

Will Smith has made his mark in front of a famous Hollywood landmark. The actor left an imprint of his hands and feet outside of the Grauman's Chinese Theater on Monday. It was part of a ceremony honoring him for his work in the entertainment industry. A very special friend attended the event...Smith's buddy Tom Cruise who sat with Smith's two children. His wife Jada was away directing a film and could not make it to the ceremony.