UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 01.29.08

Britney Spears seeking help.

Britney Spears is apparently now seeking treatment. On ABC's "The View" yesterday, Barbara Walters recounted a conversation she had with Spears' friend Sam Lutfi. Walters said Lutfi told her the pop star suffers from "mental issues which are treatable." Walters says Spears is now seeing a psychiatrist and is reunited with her mother Lynne. The singer has reportedly been having mood swings and trouble sleeping.

Michelle Williams' film is being postponed for now as she copes with the death of Heath Ledger. The actress and Ledger dated for about 3 years before separating last summer. They also have a two-year old daughter Matilda together. Williams was supposed to start working on the film "Blue Valentine" next month, but it's reportedly been put on hold until she's ready to return to work.

Led Zeppelin is considering getting back on the road. The British rock band is reportedly talking about reuniting for a world tour. This comes after they had an extremely successful one night show in London last month. Guitarist Jimmy Page says that performance got him geared up for a full tour with singer Robert Plant and bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones. But because of busy schedules, the band would likely not hit the stage until next fall at the earliest.

The Writer's Guild of America have reached an agreement with Grammy producers. The deal allows striking to work on the upcoming Grammy Award ceremony on February 10. This comes following an earlier decision from the WGA, choosing not to picket in front of the event. The WGZ has been on strike against TV and film producers since early November.


The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is recognizing those who've made an impact on the entertainment world. Soap opera star Susan Lucci was honored a ceremony last night for her years on television and contributions to the community. Veteran journalist Sam Donaldson was also given an award for his 40 years covering the news. And singer Maureen McGovern was recognized for her years on Broadway, recording hit CDs and work in TV and radio.

UPI VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 01.02.08

Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds tie the knot.

Actor Eddie Murphy and film executive Tracey Edmonds have tied the knot. People magazine says the pair said their vows on New Years day on an island off Bora Bora. It was apparently a very intimate ceremony, with only 25 friends and family members in attendance. The wedding took place at sunset, with Edmonds walking down the aisle on the beach barefoot. The two have been dating since fall of 2006.

Actors Eric Winter and Roselyn Sanchez are engaged. Sanchez's rep says they made it official during a recent vacation to an island east of Puerto Rico. The actors have been dating for two years now. Sanchez stars in the CBS show "Without a Trace" and Winter has appeared in several TV shows.

Madonna reportedly rang in the New Year in a small village in India. The pop star and her husband Guy Ritchie, chartered a plane with a group of friends to Rajasthan. The area is known for its historic palaces. Sources say the pop star will be there for 5 or 6 days. There's reportedly tight security at all the hotels where the singer is staying.

Meanwhile, more than one million people gathered at New York's Times Square on New Years Eve to watch the ball drop. It was the 100 anniversary of the event. The celebration was hosted by Dick Clark and "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest. Revelers were treated to performances by big stars like Carrie Underwood and Miley Cyrus. This years' crystal ball reportedly weighed more than 1400 pounds.

British rock band Led Zepplin reportedly plans to play at the music festival Bonnaroo. A British newspaper says they're talking about joining the lineup at the Tennessee festival in June. The band performed together in London earlier this month...marking the first time they've played a full set together since 1980. Fans are hoping Led Zepplin will get back together and consider a full tour.