Happy Wednesday Kiddies and away I go.
That Jackass Chris Brown was sentenced to 5 years probation and 6 months hard labor for assaulting Rihanna. The judge threatened Brown by talking about the “chatter” she hears. Judge Patricia Schnegg said during the sentencing, “I am not immune to the chatter on the airwaves.” It’s unclear if she was saying that she’s heard reports that Brown and Rihanna are still talking … or if she was just saying he needs to be careful because she watches TV and reads TMZ. The judge sentenced Brown to perform hard labor at the Commonwealth Catholic Charities in Richmond, VA, where he must also take a 52-week domestic violence course. The judge ruled Brown — who pleaded guilty to felony assault — must stay 100 yards away from Rihanna, unless they are both at an entertainment-related event, in which case he must stay 10 yards away. The protective order lasts 5 years. He must provide DNA samples as requested by authorities. Brown must also keep in touch with the Probation Department and is subject to search and seizure 24/7 for the next 5 years. He can’t own any dangerous weapon, including guns or knives. Once again, a celebrity gets away pretty much scot free.
Fall Out Boy singer Patrick Stump has been arrested in Hollywood over a driving offense. The ‘Dance, Dance’ hit maker was taken into custody on Tuesday night by Beverly Hills police officers for an outstanding traffic warrant. The rocker was held at West Hollywood Sheriff’s station on a $15,000 bail bond, according to TMZ.com. Well at least he was not drunk. That’s a good thing.
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have agreed to serve as hosts of the 43rd annual CMA Awards show in Nashville, ABC said. This will be the second year in a row Paisley and Underwood preside over the event. The prize presentation is slated to take place Nov. 11, and tickets are to go on sale Sept. 19. “We are thrilled to have Brad and Carrie return as hosts after doing such a great job last year,” Tammy Genovese, CMA chief executive officer, said in a statement. “Both Brad and Carrie are in their prime as artists, as evidenced by them being named male and female vocalist of the year, respectively, last year. They each possess a great sense of humor and timing, which are two essential ingredients for hosting the Awards.” “I am thrilled to get the chance to co-host the CMAs for a second time with my pal Carrie,” added Paisley. “This year we’ll pull out all the stops, like a miniature poodle balancing act, tightrope walking, and a new world record for the number of costume changes by my co-host. Don’t miss it!” Yeah, I am a fan of Brad Paisley and all, but why the hell isn’t Kenny Chesney hosting.
Megan Fox will have to claw her way into another role. The sexy starlet, next seen in the thriller Jennifer’s Body, has not been cast as Catwoman, PEOPLE confirms. “It’s rumor. It’s not true,” said a studio rep. “There is no script. There is no project to be cast in.” A British tabloid reported that the Transformers star would be following in the footsteps of Michelle Pfeiffer and Halle Berry donning a cat suit in the next Batman film by director Christopher Nolan – which understandably but unduly created a stir on the Internet. Man, I would pay big bucks to see her in that painted on black suit.
Melanie Griffith knows all too well the challenges of getting – and staying – sober. The actress, who underwent treatment twice for substance abuse in 1988 and 2000, checked herself into a rehab facility, her rep said Monday, to “reinforce her commitment to stay healthy.” Her third stint in rehab marks what has been an on-again, off-again battle with addiction for the past three decades. Admitting she has “an addictive personality,” Griffith, 52, once told Australian magazine New Idea four years after her first trip to rehab that she’s “lucky to be alive. I was never as bad as some people I knew, shooting heroin and stuff. But I did do a lot of drinking and cocaine. I just thought I was having a good time.” Well she sounds like a fun girl to party with.
Embattled reality-TV mom Kate Gosselin will mix it up with the ladies of ABC’s The View as a guest host on Sept. 14 and 15, multiple sources have reported. The star of TLC’s Jon & Kate Plus 8 will be filling in for Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who will still be on maternity leave when The View returns from its summer-rerun schedule on Sept. 8. Gosselin, 34, whose separation from husband Jon has dominated the headlines throughout the summer, will no doubt help the talk show hit the ground running in the ratings as it begins its 13th season. Yeah, I still don’t know why she is famous or hosting the view. And better yet, Who will be watching the kids?
Former Girls Next Door star Kendra Wilkinson is settling down – and so is her onetime costar Bridget Marquardt. Marquardt and her boyfriend, horror film director Nick Carpenter, are cohabitating. “We just moved in together,” Marquardt told PEOPLE Monday at Nylon magazine’s Fall TV & Fashion issue party. “It’s mostly my stuff. I have like a whole storage unit. My room in the Playboy was stock full, but in the house it just doesn’t look as big. I don’t have any furniture.” See, everyone grows up, regarding of them showing their cooter to millions of people.
And finally, Linda Hogan isn’t happy that she hasn’t received the Harley Davidson she claims is owed to her from her divorce agreement with her ex-husband Hulk Hogan. If Hulk — real name Terry Boella fails to relinquish the motorcycle, Linda wants him “incarcerated,” msn.com reports. In the suit filed in court, Hulk’s ex-wife also claims he failed to pay her $225,000 per their settlement. “We are proceeding against the Hulk with enforcement and contempt proceedings to make him comply with the marital settlement, whether he likes the agreement or not, and regardless of his stalls, emotional issues and games,” her lawyers said in a statement. A rep for the former pro-wrestler shot back. “Linda will receive everything she is entitled to under the agreement as soon as it is available to give to her.” Good for you Hulk, stick to your guns.
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