Nicollette Sheridan Removes Abuse Claims From $20M Lawsuit

Nicollette Sheridan Removes Abuse Claims From $20M Lawsuit

Actress Nicollette Sheridan has removed claims of physical and mental abuse in her $20 million lawsuit against former employer, Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry.
Sheridan sued Touchstone Television Productions, ABC Studios, ABC Entertainment and Cherry back in April in relation to her firing, alleging that Cherry slapped her in the face during a script dispute on September 24.
The lawsuit claimed that Cherry “took her aside and forcefully hit her with his hands across her face and head.”
Sheridan also accused Cherry of “behaving in an extremely abusive and aggressive manner toward the individuals who work on the show.”
ABC said Sheridan’s claims were “without merit.”
RadarOnline.com reports that on Friday Sheridan filed new papers, dropping the most explosive claims from her first filing.
Sheridan dropped the claims of physical injury and emotional distress in papers filed to the Los Angeles Superior Court, reports the website.
As a result of the new filing, Sheridan won’t be forced to undergo a physical and psychological evaluation. Per the agreement, the case will continue without those causes of action.
The star, who was bumped off the show in April 2009, is still suing for wrongful termination and gender discrimination, in addition to other allegations.

Sonakshi tones up for Joker…

Sonakshi Sinha has started toning up for her role in Joker in which she co-stars with Akshay Kumar.
The actress is training under Yasmin Karachiwala at her fitness centre in Bandra.
Yasmin helped Katrina Kaif get in shape for her Shiela Ki Jawani item number in Tees Maar Kha and has in the past worked with Kareena Kapoor, Imran Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Kunal Kapoor.
Sonakshi shed a lot of weight for her role in Dabangg, but remained short of being svelte. Since then she has regained some of her lost weight.

“Sonakshi has to knock off inches for Joker. Her role demands a fit and toned body. She has begun her workouts with Yasmin as preparation for the movie,” a source tells.
Akshay Kumar who is co-producing the film says it will “be one of the most technically advanced movies made in India.”
“The story moves from a village to NASA and well after that there’s some suspense involved.”
Joker is being directed by Shirish Kunder and is touted as Bollywood’s first 3D action film.

Paris Hilton Wishes You A Very Sexy Christmas

Paris Hilton Wishes You A Very Sexy Christmas

Heiress Paris Hilton is sending you “warm wishes this Holiday Season,” while, naturally, looking like a sultry million bucks and posing on a throne.
Hilton, seemingly channeling some sort of wanton bling goddess, revealed her Christmas card to website RadarOnline.
As for her Xmas plans, “We will be spending Christmas in Maui, then Cabo for New Year’s. I can’t wait!” she told the website.
She’s had a very eventful year has our Hilton. I wonder what her New Year’s Resolutions are…
Merry Christmas, Hilton! My Hallmark card’s in the mail.

Randy Quaid's Wife Misses Court Date…AGAIN

How many times has been this now? One, two, a bajillion??
Randy Quaid's wife, Evi, has missed yet another court date, which means yet another warrant is out for her arrest.
She failed to appear for a probation hearing on Thursday in Santa Barbara as she and her husband remain in Canada. They are seeking asylum from from the "Hollywood star-whackers."
At Thursday's hearing, their lawyer, Robert Sanger, withdrew from the case and declined to comment.
Smart move.
Evi indicated that she didn't want to leave her husband in Canada to go deal with the case in California. She now faces a new $100,000 arrest warrant.
You can't run forever.

Senate Votes To Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell!

This is huge. HUGE!!
With a 65-31 vote on Saturday to end the "don't ask, don't tell" policy in the Senate, this is a huge victory in the repeal of DADT.
The bill now moves to the president's desk for the final vote.
If DADT is repealed, it would mean that gays would be openly accepted by the military and could acknowledge their sexual orientation without the fear of being fired.
"I don't care who you love, if you love this country enough to risk your life for it, you shouldn't have to hide who you are. You ought to be able to serve," said Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)
After the Senate's vote, President Obama said in a statement:

"The Senate has taken an historic step toward ending a policy that undermines our national security while violating the very ideals that our brave men and women in uniform risk their lives to defend."

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said, "We are on the verge of ending 'don't ask, don't tell' for good."
Repealing DADT will not go into effect immediately. There will be a 60-day waiting period as the Pentagon implements new rules.
This is such a huge victory! Equality for all!

Wesley Snipes Files Appeal To The Supreme Court

Even in prison, Wesley Snipes is making sure his voice gets heard!
Attorneys for the actor have filed a new appeal, asking the court to let him out of prison so that he can take his case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Snipes is asking the Court of Appeals to overturn their decision that ordered him to jail last week. He believes he deserves a new trial because there was an alleged juror bias during his tax evasion case.
Seems pretty ballsy! But, you can't blame him for wanting to fight!
Thoughts??

Justin And Selena Have Another "Innocent" Date

Hmm, they sure are hanging out a lot!
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted taking a romantic walk together in Miami on Saturday.
The two were giggling and having fun. And look how close their hands are! Practically touching!
Aw, we think you two look cute together. But, we know, it's all "innocent," right???

New Study Shows 75% Of Kids Drink Caffeine Daily!

That is out of control!
A new study has shown that 75% of American kids consume caffeine (mostly sodas) on a daily basis!

Best and Worst debutant of the year....2010

Who according to you is the Best and Worst debutant of the year 2010???

Your Pick….

Sonam or Mumtaz… Your pick…

Ameesha Patel accused of theft…

Actress Amisha Patel had a tryst with the legal system around Diwali this year.
Amisha’s uncle Nalin Rajni Patel submitted an application on November 25 to Deccan Gymkhana police, claiming that his niece allegedly opened their flat at Manali Apartments with a duplicate key, which was in her possession. The police said they have received the application and are verifying it.
Nalin claimed that after opening the apartment illegally, Amisha stole some domestic articles from the apartment, owned jointly by his brother Sunil and him. Both of them were in Nasik when the incident happened in Pune.
According to Nalin, the incident came to light after his brother received a telephone call from their domestic help on November 24. The help informed them that some persons opened the locked door and took away some articles.
“When I inquired with the society watchman, I learnt that one of them was Amisha,” said Nalin.
Nalin is disappointed with the Deccan police for failing to register an FIR against the actress, while trying to pass off the incident as a civil matter.
“A criminal complaint needs to be lodged for theft and..
trespassing against Amisha for her act and our application should not be dismissed as a civil matter,” he said. When asked about the ownership of the flat, Nalin added, “The flat was in the name of my late mother Sushila, who executed a bonafide registered gift deed in Sunil’s and my name in 2007.”
Amisha refused to answer her phone when tried contacting her. Later, in response to an SMS, she said, “I have been advised by my lawyers not to comment, as the matter is subjudice. Thanks.”

Kamal Hassan promotes ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ in Kochi

Kochi, Dec.19 – South Indian superstar Kamal Hassan promoted Tamil film ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ (cupid love) here over the weekend.
The film is written by Kamal Hassan and produced and directed by Udhayanidhi Stalin and K.S Ravikumar. Besides Kamal Hassan, the film stars R. Madhvan and Trisha Krishnan among others.
“Let’s hope. I know you all have been kind to me. I am not asking you to be kinder, just maintain your kindness and we will try to do our level best every time we come to you,” said Kamal Hassan.
Hassan, who is playing the role of a military officer in the film, said that ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ is a romantic comedy film.
“The heroine is an actress in the film; Madhvan is very rich business magnet with lot of multibillion dollar companies. So, that is their character. And Kunjan Sahab and Manju madam are playing Kunjan Kuru and Manju Kuru i.e Mr. and Mrs., pair of producers who want to produce a film. He is a producer with 30 hit films to his credit according to the character,” said Hassan.
“So, he is one of the characters and my friend Mr. Ramesh Arvind is partner in a security agency that hour-one hour he is running. He has a little problem, he is hospitalized and that’s all the story goes,” he added.
The film has been shot in various foreign locations such as Rome, Venice, Paris and Barcelona.
Another highlight is that the major portion of the film was shot at the grand and loftiest ‘Mediterranean Cruise’ for 15 days.
The film is slated for worldwide release on December 23. By Juhan Samuel (ANI)

Wesley Snipes Files Petition To Leave Prison

Incarcerated star Wesley Snipes has filed a new appeal against his three-year prison sentence for tax evasion.
Snipes spent two years fighting his 2008 conviction for failing to file tax returns, and checked in to the McKean Federal Correctional Institute in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania on December 9 to begin his sentence.
According to TMZ, Snipes’ lawyers have now filed a fresh appeal, asking that the actor be released from prison so he can take his tax evasion fight all the way to the US Supreme Court.
Snipes’ legal team wants the judges at the Supreme Court to decide whether the actor should be granted a new trial, following reports of alleged jury misconduct in the previous case in 2008.
He’s tenacious, I’ll give him that. What do you think. Should Snipes be granted a new trial?

Britney Spears Was The Inspiration For Gwyneth's Character In Country Strong

Inneresting!
According to the writer and director of Country Strong, Shana Feste, Britney Spears was her inspiration when writing for the character, played by Gwyneth Paltrow.
In the movie, Gwyneth plays a country singer who's a strugglng addict. Feste said when writing for the character, she used Britney's public meltdown as inspiration to show how the media lifts bright, young, talented stars only to bring them down and destroy them.
Feste continued:

"That's where this movie came from. I mean, I was seeing what was happening in the media to Britney Spears. I finished the script when Michael Jackson passed away. I think it's tragic how we treat people who give us so much, and we love to see them knocked down to build them back up again, to knock them down again. It's a weird fascination."

We wonder if Gwyneth used the same inspiration when preparing for the role.
Do U see any comparison between the two?

I am single, says Cheryl Cole

 
London, Dec 19 – ‘X Factor’ judge Cheryl Cole has revealed that she’s still single after her divorce from hubby Ashley.

According to rumours, the 27-year-old was having an on-off relationship with American dancer Derek Hough.

“I’ve had no time. A lady doesn’t talk about these things,” the Sun quoted her as saying in a chat show.

Hough supported Cole after she separated from Chelsea ace Ashley.

She also said who she “kicked off” when Simon Cowell gave her an envelope containing vouchers for Botox injections as a Christmas gift.

“I still haven’t opened mine. I’ll give it back to him… he could use it himself!
“But he looks younger now than he did before. Maybe the Botox works!” she said.

Nicolette Sheridan Drops Physical Injury And Emotional Distress Claims Against DH Creator

Looks like she's had a change of heart!
Former Desperate Housewives actress Nicollette Sheridan is dropping two of the most extreme claims from her lawsuit against her former DH employers, creator Marc Cherry, Touchstone Television, and ABC.
Back in April, Sheridan sued Cherry, Touchstone, and ABC, for $20 million, alleging assault and battery, emotional distress, gender violence, and wrongful termination. ABC responded that all of her claims were "without merit."
In regards to her physical injury and emotional distress claims, ABC required that she submit a physical and psychiatric evaluation, however, Sheridan has dropped those claims so she will no longer need to fulfill their evaluation request.
She still alleges though, that her physical injury claims are valid, but she wants to "streamline" the case.
Something seems a little fishy here.

SRK makes a comeback on small-screen with ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’

Shah Rukh Khan is now ready to make his small screen comeback with ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’ on Imagine TV, and claims he will beat all competition on television.
“I am the badshah of bedroom. Now people may say I am being vulgar, but the kind of entertainment I provide to my viewers enjoying in their bedrooms – no one else can,” Shah Rukh, told reporters here on Friday.
Looking dapper in a black suit and a white shirt, Shah Rukh spoke at the grand launch of the show, the Indian edition of internationally popular show ‘Wipeout’.
Shah Rukh will take 28 TV stars out of their comfort zone to battle out each other in an obstacle course set in Argentina.
The participants on the show include Akashdeep Saigal, Amit Sareen, Ashima Bhalla, Bakhtiyaar Irani, Claudia Ciesla, Debina Bonnerjee, Gaurav Chopraa, Jennifer Winget, Karishma Tanna, Kushal Punjabi, Narayani Shastri, Natasha Suri, Payal Rohatgi, Priyadarshani Singh, Raja Chaudhary, Rohit Verma, Simran Kaur Mundi among others.
They will be challenged by Shah Rukh to a series of hilarious tasks.
The prize money is worth Rs 1.5 crore, including a mega cash prize for the winner of the finale.
Known for his perfect comic timing and snazzy dialogues, Shah Rukh will add spunk to the show.
“I’m looking forward to being a super funny host-commentator. In fact, my children and I have watched the international version often and really loved it. I am sure to ‘Wipeout’ all your worries and make you have loads of fun,”
said Shah Rukh, who earlier hosted shows like ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ and ‘Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?’.
Sameer Nair, CEO of Turner General Entertainment Networks India Pvt Ltd, says the show will be a hit among all age groups.

“Simply put, it is an outstanding entertainer…something that the whole family can watch together. The combination of a super star host, bizarrely challenging obstacles, enthusiastic and competitive contestants and a whole lot of bloopers will make this show a must watch, night after night,” said Nair.
The shooting will begin in Argentina in January.

Lo Bosworth And Boyfriend Of Two Years Call It Quits

Another couple bites the dust!
Former Hills star Lo Bosworth has split from her boyfriend of two years, Scott Hochstadt.
Her rep released a statement saying, "Lo and Scott are no longer together, but remain good friends."
Scott was reportedly shopping for an engagement ring before the split, but a friend says, "they realized they are in different places in their lives. The timing was just off. The breakup is hard for both of them, but it's the most realistic thing at this point."
Aw, that's too bad! And so close to the holidays too. Bummer.

Will Smith To Develop Two TV Shows

Add TV Producer to Will Smith's resume.
The actor is developing a new hour-long drama set in China for Fox.
Smith has partnered with Chinese-born filmmaker Eva Jin to work on the project, which focuses on a crime-fighting female college student.
That actually sounds really cool.
Smith is also developing a TV series based on his 2005 film, Hitch, with Overbrook Entertainment.
Hmm, these two TV ideas actually sound like they might succeed. Is there anything the Smith family CAN'T do??

Two Members Leave Paramore

Wow, this is unfortunate.
Guitarist Josh Farro and his brother, drummer Zac Farro, have left Paramore.
The band posted this announcement on their official website on Saturday:

"A couple of months ago, Josh and Zac let us know they would be leaving the band after our show in Orlando last Sunday [December 12, at the House Of Blues venue]. None of us were really shocked. For the last year it hasn't seemed as if they wanted to be around anymore.
We want Josh and Zac to do something that makes them happy and if that isn't here with us, then we support them finding happiness elsewhere."

Members Hayley Williams, Jeremy Davis, and Taylor York remain in the band and explained that they will not be splitting up. "We never for a second thought about leaving any of this behind," they wrote. "We really hope that you can be encouraged by the fact that the three of us who are still here are ready to take on another chapter of our journey..
together."
The band still continues to tour South America in February and March 2011.
Wowsa. They're not even sugar-coating things. Inneresting.
We're a little shocked. What do U think, Paramore fans?

Britney Spears Inspired Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘Country Strong’

Writer-director Shana Feste has revealed that Britney Spears‘ real-life troubles inspired Gwyneth Paltrow‘s character in new movie Country Strong.
Paltrow plays country singer Kelly Canter in the movie, a struggling addict fresh out of rehab who attempts to resurrect her career.
Feste tells the Los Angeles Times that she used Spears’ public 2008 meltdown as inspiration when penning the script for the movie.
“That’s where this movie came from. I mean, I was seeing what was happening in the media to Britney Spears,” she tells the Times.
“I finished the script when Michael Jackson passed away..
I think it’s tragic how we treat people who give us so much, and we love to see them knocked down to build them back up again, to knock them down again.
“It’s a weird fascination.”
Wonder what Spears makes of this.
I haven’t seen the movie, but I’m assuming Paltrow’s character prevails and shines on in the end. Just like Spears, who, incidentally, is dropping her hew new album in March.

Akshay demands Rs.27 cr to play Dawood…

It seems Salman Khan isn’t the only one in Bollywood demanding pay hikes; Akshay Kumar is trying to be a better khiladi at this game. But Akki overdid it a bit recently and he may have blown his chances of playing the dreaded underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in Ekta Kapoor’s sequel to Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai.
Balaji Telefilm’s head honcho, Ekta Kapoor offered Akshay to step into Emraan Hashmi’s shoes in the second part of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai.
Says a source close to the film,“Ekta wants to take the sequel of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai to the next level. She felt that Akshay would be ideal for playing Dawood Ibrahim’s role.
She likes the way Akshay acts and feels that he has a lot of potential for playing challenging roles.”
But it turns out that the actor is not doing the project despite what Ekta feels about him. Grapevine has it that Akshay asked for a whopping sum of Rs 27 crore from Balaji for his role in the film.
He was told that it would be difficult to generate profits if he was paid this large a fee.
Akshay was then asked if he would reconsider the situation and reduce his fee. It seems Balaji is still waiting for a revertal on that. After that discussion, Balaji and Akshay never arrived at a negotiation.
Rumour also has it that Akshay wanted Balaji to sell the film to a corporate, so they could incur ready profits. But so far Balaji has never involved a corporate giant in their projects, so this did not work out either.
However, all’s not lost. Akshay’s name is apparently still being considered for Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Part 2 at the Balaji office. But if Akki chooses to ride his high horse, he stands a chance of losing the film.
Agreed,
it’s fashionable to make big-budget films nowadays. But if actors’ fee skyrocket at this rate, it is bound to affect the quality of cinema. That actors are consistently bleeding productions houses dry is a fact the entire industry is grappling with.
While films in Bollywood continue to lose money, will actors develop a conscience and cut down a little on their remuneration? Only time will tell. In the meantime, Akki seems to have lost out on a relatively challenging role.
Besides Ekta Kapoor, Akshay too remained unavailable for comment.

A look at Salman’s comedy flick Ready…

From the bone-crushing action of Dabangg, Salman Khan now switches to comedy for director Anees Bazmee’s next film Ready.
The movie, starring Asin opposite Khan, is produced by Bhushan Kumar and is slated to release on May 27, 2011. It’s been partly shot in Sri Lanka for which there was a lot of protest down south in Tamil Nadu. Nowadays, the film is being shot in Mumbai.

Winona Ryder Worried of Having Children in Her Career

Worried, the actress Winona Ryder feared that bearing kids will reduce her possibility of having more acting careers in the future.
The female actress is planning not to start a family later on if this will damage her career in the show business. If she wanted to have a family now, she asked if there is still a great chance that she will be coming back to the movie scene after several years.
The American actress is not willing to get pregnant not only because of her role in “Black Swan”, but as well as the Hollywood’s approach to ageing actresses. She will portray Beth Maclyntyre as the prima ballerina who was then substituted by a younger dancer Nina played by the actress Natalie Portman.
She even added that it was a cool parallel being substituted by fresh others. She said that she knows that this is happening in the Hollywood today, and that it is difficult to locate excellent roles when there are newer girls around the business.

President Obama To Sign Bill To End DADT!

Victory!
Earlier today, the Senate passed a vote to repeal the 17-year-old policy, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
President Obama praised Congress and sent a letter to the Democratic National Committee and his supporters on his behalf. This is what he wrote:

Moments ago, the Senate voted to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
When that bill reaches my desk, I will sign it, and this discriminatory law will be repealed.
Gay and lesbian service members — brave Americans who enable our freedoms — will no longer have to hide who they are.
The fight for civil rights, a struggle that continues, will no longer include this one.
This victory belongs to you. Without your commitment, the promise I made as a candidate would have remained just that.

Sharon Takes On Cher!

She's giving her opinion on EVERYONE lately!
Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne recently weighed in on the just-finished last season, and had some pretty harsh opinions about finalist Cher Lloyd!
She explains:

"I thought it was a fucking act. I like her and I think she's a sassy little thing. But Cher knew what she was doing and she's as fragile as I am. But she's too young to be a diva - she hasn't earned that right. Cher wants to be a mini Cheryl Cole. We've already got Cheryl - we don't need Cher. And I wouldn't put her in Amy Winehouse's league. She hasn't got the talent and individuality that Amy has."

Don't be so quick to write her off, bb!
We think she has quite a bit of originality for such a young performer, but we do agree that the rumored diva-tude needs to go!
What do U think?? Is Sharon right about Cher??

Lindsay Lohan Tailed By ‘Psychotic’ Paparazzo

Rehabbing starlet Lindsay Lohan is reportedly being stalked by a paparazzo who surveys her every move at the Betty Ford Clinic.
As we reported last week, Lohan has been moved to a private, secure facility after she received harassing phone calls and text messages from unknown numbers.
The unidentified caller has been making repeated calls to the starlet, making disparaging statements about her recovery and family, reports TMZ.
The website is also claiming that Lohan is “scared stiff” of a paparazzo who tails the actress in a car with tinted windows, yelling at her every time her car comes to a stop.
TMZ claims that the snapper “seems to live outside Lindsay’s digs”, and that she’s convinced the shutterbug as “psychotic.”
Lohan’s reportedly so rattled by the pap attention, she’s asked her lawyers to seek a restraining order.
Meanwhile, Lohan’s father Michael has trashed escalating reports that Britney Spears’ former manager Sam Lutfi is allegedly stalking his daughter.
“I don’t know how Sam got..
Lindsay’s number but what I do know is that Sam Lutfi only sent Lindsay one text which said negative things about Dina,” Michael tells RadarOnline .
“I don’t know what his deal is but I told him, ‘Don’t you ever text my daughter again.’” he fumed.
“Someone is trying to say Sam is the stalker and Sam has nothing to do with that and it has nothing to do with Sam or the press,” Michael said.
“It has to do with two particular individuals and they [Betty Ford] had to move Lindsay to a secret place because of them, not Sam.”

Bigg Boss brings the couple back together on one platform…

When Salman Khan is in the mood to have fun, expect a blast. The dashing star welcomed his ex girlfriend Katrina Kaif on the show Bigg Boss 4, and together the duo brought the house down.
Surprisingly, there was no awkwardness between Salman and Katrina. Dressed in a jazzy red sari, Katrina appeared on the show to promote her upcoming film Tees Maar Khan.
Salman, who’s the show’s host, teased Katrina, made her laugh, made her dance and the lady seemed to enjoy every moment of it. At one instant he posed her a tricky question that got Katrina thinking.
He asked her who is her favorite co-stars? He gave her two options: Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan.
Katrina was at a loss for a moment. Then she gave the answer.
Don’t miss the show today..