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>>Oprah, Sir Paul, Merle Haggard Among 2010 Kennedy Center Honorees
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney and country great Merle Haggard are joining an elite group of honorees at the Kennedy Center this year. They, along with composer and lyricist Jerry Herman and choreographer and director Bill T. Jones have been selected to be feted at the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors in December. The honors will be presented on December 4th at a State Department dinner, hosted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The following evening, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will receive the Honorees at the White House prior to a star-studded gala performance to be held at the Kennedy Center Opera House. CBS will broadcast taped highlights of the gala performance on Tuesday, December 28th at 9:00 pm Eastern.
The Kennedy Center Honors recognize recipients for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts. Honorees are selected by the Center's Board of Trustees.
>>Sean Penn Responds To Wyclef's Cocaine Allegations
Oscar winner Sean Penn is responding to Wyclef Jean's allegations that he uses cocaine. A representative for the actor tells AllHipHop.com that the difficult conditions in Haiti make it nearly impossible for anyone to do drugs. The rep states, quote, "Mr. Jean is clearly unfamiliar with the physical demands put upon volunteers in Haiti. As aid workers there, the notion of depleting the body's immune system thru the use of illicit drugs is ludicrous." The rep says that Sean Penn's J/P Haitian Relief Organization has a zero-tolerance policy for drug use, which Penn takes very seriously. The rep adds, quote, "That Mr. Jean would make such a false accusation is reckless and saddening, but not surprising."
The feud between Penn and Jean began when the former Fugees star decided to run for president of Haiti. Penn was critical of Wyclef's campaign, noting that the emcee hasn't been involved in helping the country recover from last January's earthquake. Wyclef voiced his displeasure with Penn last Friday, telling a concert crowd that the actor didn't notice the work he had been doing in Haiti because Penn was, quote, "too busy snorting cocaine." Wyclef's attempt to run for president of Haiti was cut short last month after he failed to meet the country's residency requirements.
>>Amy Poehler, Katy Perry Taking Over "SNL" Premiere
"Parks and Recreation" star Amy Poehler will be returning to her old stomping grounds later this month. According to "The Hollywood Reporter," Poehler will serve as host for the premiere of the 36th season of NBC's "Saturday Night Live." Pop diva Katy Perry will accompany Poehler as the show's musical guest. Also slated to serve as hosts during "SNL's" upcoming season are "Breaking Bad's" Bryan Cranston and "Glee's" Jane Lynch. They will both be hosting episodes that air in October. The 36th season of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" gets underway on September 25th.
>>Casts Of "Jersey Shore," "Glee" Presenting At VMAs This Weekend
The casts of two of TV's hottest shows will be handing out awards at this weekend's MTV Video Music Awards. MTV has announced that the stars of its own "Jersey Shore" and Fox's "Glee" will serve as presenters during Sunday's ceremony. Other famous faces slated to hand out "Moon Men" include Ellen DeGeneres, Kim Kardashian, Cher, Chris Pine, Katy Perry, Rosario Dawson, and the cast of "Jackass." Eminem, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, Linkin Park, and Usher are among the artists scheduled to take the stage for performances. Hosted by Chelsea Handler, the 2010 MTV VMAs will air live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The preshow gets underway at 8:00 p.m. Eastern with the awards show kicking off at 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
>>"New Jersey Housewife" Says So Long To Bravo
One of the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" is officially bidding farewell to the show. Danielle Staub is not returning for a third season of the Bravo series. The cable network's Andy Cohen announced on BravoTV.com, quote, "The reunion was Danielle's last appearance on 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey.'" The "reunion" in this case refers to a recent two-part special that brought Staub and her fellow cast together to reconnect and -- as the shows displayed --to rehash old feuds. Staub earned notoriety on the series for alienating her fellow housewives when they found out about her past as a stripper and her admitted criminal convictions for drug possession and extortion.
Staub is the second member of the "New Jersey" cast to leave the show. Dina Manzo, a 40-year-old interior decorator, jumped ship during the middle of the series' second season.
>>"Cake Boss" Star's Case Heading To A Grand Jury
"Cake Boss" star Remigo "Remy" Gonzalez took one step closer to being formally indicted on sexual assault charges Tuesday. E! News is reporting that Judge Philip Maenza decided to forward the reality TV star's case to a grand jury after hearing arguments from Morris County Deputy District Attorney Meg Rodriguez. Gonzalez was arrested in Morristown, New Jersey on August 17th for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old twice between September 2009 and March 9th, 2010. Gonzalez -- who is the brother-in-law of "Cake Boss'" headman Buddy Valastro -- is currently being held on 300-thousand dollars bond. He faces two counts each of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual contact, and criminal sexual contact.
According to a police affidavit, two witnesses told investigators that Gonzalez initially denied any wrongdoing, but eventually confessed to the crimes after they threatened to have the teen examined by a doctor. The sex of the alleged victim has not been released.
>>Barbara Walters Returns To ABC's "The View"
Television legend Barbara Walters is back at work. The veteran journalist returned to her ABC talk show "The View" on Tuesday to help kick off the show's new season. Walters talked about her summer scare with heart disease and her subsequent open heart surgery. She told her co-hosts that she feels "wonderful." The 80-year-old also joked that when people see her now they all ask her with concern how she's doing. Walters added, quote, "I think they expect me to be all weezing, you know, something."
Walters added that she wants to talk about heart disease to encourage women to see their doctors for cardiograms. She adds that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Walters welcomed CBS late night talk show host David Letterman to the show and told her audience she had been trying to get him on as a guest for the past 14 years. Her co-hosts also welcomed her back with a montage of greetings from celebrities like Elton John, David Beckham, and Justin Bieber. The 80-year-old TV icon took a hiatus from "The View" over the summer in order to undergo open heart surgery for a faulty heart valve in May.
>>Regina King Says The Emmys Need More Diversity
Hollywood actress Regina King is taking issue with the Emmy awards. In a letter posted on "The Huffington Post," King says she's alarmed by the ceremony's lack of diversity. She writes, quote, "Up to and including this year, there have been only 53 non-white actors nominated for Emmys out of nearly one-thousand possible nominations in the top four acting categories for drama and comedy. I've worked in television nearly all of my professional life, and that statistic is quite sobering to me." King goes on to say that she was saddened that "Sesame Street" and "227" actress Alaina Reed Hall was not included in this year's memoriam. The "Southland" star notes that Hall's 12 years on an "American institution" deserved to be remembered. She adds, quote, "You have to admit, to not recognize her contribution to television baffles the mind."
Regina King acknowledges that not every actor can be included in the Emmys' memoriam, which leads her to close her letter by asking, quote, "What is the process in determining who will and will not be recognized during the Emmy memoriam?"
>>Niecy Nash Gets Engaged
"Reno 911" star Niecy Nash is getting married. "Entertainment Tonight" is reporting that the "Dancing With the Stars" alum got engaged to her boyfriend Jay Tucker over the weekend. Nash says she feels very fortunate to have Tucker in her life, stating, quote, "I cannot believe that God has been this kind that he would gift me this man." Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker met last year, and plan to tie the not in May. The wedding will be Nash's second. She divorced her ex-husband Don Nash -- with whom she has three kids -- in 2007.
>>"Beetlejuice" Actor Shadix Dies At Alabama Home
Hollywood actor Glenn Shadix has died. The 58-year-old -- who is best known for playing "Otho" in Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice" -- lost his life Tuesday following a fall at his Birmingham, Alabama condo. Shadix's sister, Susan Gagne, tells "The Birmingham News," quote, "He was having mobility problems. It looks like he fell and hit his head in the kitchen, and that's the cause of death." Glenn Shadix's other credits include the films "Demolition Man" and "Multiplicity," as well as appearances on the shows "Seinfeld," "ER," "Cheers," and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
>>Neeson, Rihanna Get Ready To Board "Battleship"
The Oscar-nominated star of "Schindler's List" and the woman who sang about her "Umbrella" are teaming up on the big screen. Deadline.com reports that Liam Neeson and R&B singer Rihanna are among the cast members on board for the war drama "Battleship." Neeson stars in the film as a military officer whose daughter is betrothed to a younger Navy man. Rihanna will play a tough naval weapons specialist. Model Brooklyn Decker is taking on the role of Sam, the daughter of Neeson's character. Taylor Kitsch -- star of TV's "Friday Night Lights" -- plays Alex, the young naval officer with marriage plans for Sam. "Battleship" is slated to pull into theaters in May 2012.
>>"Reagan" Headed To The Big Screen
Ronald Reagan is returning to American movie theaters next year. According to "The Holllywood Reporter," a biopic about the late film star-turned-U.S. president is on track for a 2011 release. The project -- titled "Reagan" -- will trace the 40th Commander-In-Chief's life from his days as a boy to the height of his power in the Oval Office. "Reagan's" script draws on two biographies about the man, "The Crusader" and "God and Ronald Reagan," both written by Paul Kengor. No casting announcements have been made yet for the project.
It's not the first time that the world leader known by many as "The Gipper" has been the subject of a film. Showtime's "The Reagans" featured James Brolin in the role of Ronald Reagan in 2003.
>>Today's Birthdays
Actor, comedian Sid Caesar is 88. He has starred on several shows including "Your Show of Shows" and "Caesar's Hour."
Disc Jockey Adrian Cronauer is 72. Robin Williams portrays him in the movie "Good Morning, Vietnam."
Musician Will Lee is 58. He's the bass player for the house band on "The Late Show with David Letterman."
Former NBA star Maurice Cheeks is 54.
Actress Heather Thomas is 53. She's best known for the role of Jody Banks on the television show "The Fall Guy."
Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann is 50.
Musician David Steele is 50. He was the keyboardist for the group Fine Young Cannibals.
Actor David Arquette is 39. His credits include the films "Time Bomb," "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D," "Slingshot," "Riding the Bullet," "Never Die Alone," "Eight Legged Freaks," "3000 Miles To Graceland," "Scream," and "Scream 2."
TV personality and model Brooke Burke is 39. She hosted the reality TV series "Rock Star."
Actress Cari Shayne is 38. Her credits include the TV show "Party of Five" and the soap "General Hospital."
Former MTV VJ Lisa "Kennedy" Montgomery is 38. She also hosted the show "Reality Remix."
Pop singer Pink is 31.
Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas is 29. He has starred in several projects including the television show "Home Improvement" and the film "Tom and Huck." He's also done voice work for the movies "The Lion King," "The Adventures of Pinocchio," and the "Adventures in Odyssey" video series.
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