28 August 2007
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Wilson Releases Statement from Hospital

Actor Owen Wilson has released a statement asking for privacy after he was hospitalized on Sunday. The 38-year-old star was taken by ambulance from his home in Santa Monica, California to the emergency room at Los Angeles' St. John's Hospital at midday on Sunday. The National Enquirer and Star magazine are reporting that Wilson tried to kill himself. Sources tell the magazines he cut his wrists and took a number of pills - and was discovered by a family member, who alerted authorities. But Wilson makes no mention of the controversy in his statement, released on Monday. He says, "I respectfully ask that the media allow me to receive care and heal in private during this difficult time." The actor's family was seen at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was reportedly transferred to, on Sunday night. A hospital spokesman reports Wilson is in a "good condition."
Singleton Will Not Face Charges Over Fatal Car Crash

Filmmaker John Singleton will not be charged after the SUV he was driving hit and killed a 57-year-old woman in Los Angeles on Thursday night. The Boyz N The Hood director stopped his car and waited for police to arrive after Constance Russell stepped in front of his car in the city's Jefferson Park neighborhood. She was not using a crosswalk. Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Jason Lee says, "This is being treated as an unfortunate accident. There will be no criminal charges." He adds, "Mr. Singleton stopped and identified himself as required by law and was not under the influence of drugs and alcohol. He was questioned and released."
'Pirates' and 'High School Musical 2' Triumph at Teen Choice Awards
Jackson Visits Troubled Wilson

Movie star Samuel L. Jackson was among the well wishers who visited Owen Wilson in the hospital on Monday. The Resurrecting The Champ star was in no mood to chat to the press gathered outside Los Angeles' Cedars Sinai Medical Center when he arrived to spend a little time with his ailing pal, who reportedly attempted to take his own life on Sunday. Jackson growled, "I came to visit Owen Wilson, get the f**k away from me. Why are you guys here?" Wedding Crashers star Wilson was reportedly found by his brother Andrew at his home in Santa Monica, California on Sunday. Sources claim he cut his wrists and took a number of pills. The 38-year-old star was taken by ambulance from his home to the emergency room at St. John's Hospital at midday on Sunday. He was later transferred to Cedars Sinai.
Esposito-Cooper Marriage Dissolved
Crash star Jennifer Esposito's short marriage to Alias actor Bradley Cooper has been dissolved in a Los Angeles court. The couple wed in secret at the end of December after an 18-month courtship. In court papers filed on August 24, the couple is forbidden to remarry until "the effective date of the termination," which is listed as November 10, 2007. Esposito and Cooper have agreed to stick to the terms set forth in a pre-nuptial agreement: "Each party forever waives any right to receive spousal support from the other party." Esposito will be co-starring in ABC fall sitcom Samantha Who? while Cooper is to headline indie film Midnight Meat Train, set for release next year.
Mechanic Arrested for Dunst Hotel Robbery

A 33-year-old mechanic has been arrested in connection with the robbery of Kirsten Dunst's New York hotel suite. Dunst's penthouse at the Soho Grand was broken into on August 9. The gang stole designer bags, $2,500 in cash, credit and ID cards, two digital cameras, a cell phone and an iPod music player. James Jimenez, 33, was arrested on Sunday and charged with burglary and grand larceny. Police believe Jimenez was the accomplice of Jarrod Beinerman, who was arrested last week. Jimenez's lawyer, John Bostany tells the New York Post, "I know James has the deepest respect for Spider-Man and would never want anything to happen to Spider-Man's girlfriend."
Sheen Blasts Richards for Ruining His "Quality Time" With Kids
Charlie Sheen struggled to enjoy his time with his two young daughters on a California beach at the weekend, because he was being watched by his ex-wife Denise Richards' assistant. The Two and a Half Men actor and fiancee Brooke Mueller had a court-ordered supervised visit with Sam, three; and Lola, 2; in Malibu on Saturday. Sheen is fighting Richards over custody agreements, claiming he doesn't approve of the girls' nanny and wants more relaxed visits. Sheen says, "Here is my and Brooke's weekend with my kids being sullied by one of her spies. That is the thing I have to put a stop to. I can't spend quality time - times I'm never going to get again - quite frankly being observed by a perfect stranger."
Spector's Lawyer Quits

Troubled music mogul Phil Spector's lawyer has quit over "a difference of opinion." Bruce Cutler has revealed he is no longer representing Spector as the record producer's murder trial winds down in Los Angeles. Cutler made the announcement as the trial resumed for what was expected to be the last day of testimony. In a statement, the attorney said he and Spector had fallen out over a "strategy" matter, adding, "There's nothing I can do for Mr. Spector. I can no longer effectively represent him." Cutler had been absent from the trial in recent weeks, so he could appear on a syndicated TV show. He will be replaced by attorney Roger Rosen. Spector, 67, is charged with killing actress Lana Clarkson in his Alhambra, California mansion in February 2003. With the defense nearing the end of its rebuttal case, Judge Larry Paul Fidler has revealed he expects testimony to end on Monday. Final arguments are set for September 5.
Malawi Official Set for September Madonna Visit
Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie will be visited by a Malawian court official next month to determine whether or not the couple are suitable parents for 23-month-old David Banda. The Material Girl and her director spouse started adoption proceedings for the then-13-month-old tot in October after spotting him in the Home Of Hope Orphan Care Center in Mchinji. He has lived with them since. Banda's mother died when the baby was just one month old. His father Yohane is still alive and lives in Malawi. Earlier this month, the director of Malawi's child welfare services, Penston Kilembe, said financial and administrative difficulties had prevented him traveling to London in May to determine whether Banda can be officially adopted by Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie. However, Kilembe announced on Monday, he would finally be traveling to the couple's home in London. Kilembe says, "There has been a change of mind by my government minister and she has allowed me to leave for the UK on September 4 and I am expected to spend two weeks."
LeBlanc Sued by Former Manager

A woman claiming to be Matt LeBlanc's ex-manager is suing the Joey star over cash she alleges he still owes her. Camille Cerio has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles in which she claims Le Blanc owes her for career advice she continued to give the actor after they parted company in 1995. Cerio claims her one-time client still owes her in excess of $1 million - as part of an existing deal concerning a percentage of the actor's TV salaries from Friends and spinoff Joey. A spokesman for LeBlanc tells Tmz.com, "In a land of meritless lawsuits, this is the king of all cases without merit."
Broussard Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
Rebecca Broussard, the mother of Jack Nicholson's two youngest children, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on Sunday afternoon, according to reports. The 44-year-old, who has a daughter, 17-year-old Lorraine, and son, 15-year-old Raymond, with Something's Gotta Give star Nicholson, spent Sunday night at Valley Jail in Van Nuys, California. Broussard was released on $100,000 bail on Monday morning, according to website Tmz.com. She is due back in court on September 17.
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