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ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS STARS UNITE AT ESPY AWARDS
The biggest names in sports descended upon Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre Wednesday night for the 2010 ESPY Awards. Hosted by "Saturday Night Live" star Seth Meyers, last night's ceremony also featured numerous appearances from stars of film, TV and music. Actors Steve Carell and Paul Rudd were on hand to spoof LeBron James' announcement that he was joining the Miami Heat, while "SNL's" Adam Sandberg appeared on stage as the octopus that correctly predicted the winner of the World Cup. Tracy Morgan was also a part of the ceremony, appearing in a comedic audition tape for the movie "Invictus," while Will Ferrell appeared as the inventor of the vuvuzela. Pop singer Janelle Monae served as the ESPY's house band, while country singer Clint Black helped perform a humorous song about soccer fans. Other celebrities in attendance included Mark Whalberg, Zac Efron, Kenny Chesney, January Jones, and Emmanuelle Chriqui.
L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WANTS TO QUESTION GRIGORIEVA'S SON
There is one person who may have critical information about the current investigation into the behavior of actor Mel Gibson. With four tapes surfacing at RadarOnline.com that are purported to be of a violent Gibson threatening Oksana Grigorieva, there comes word that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department wants to question Grigorieva's older son. Oksana is the mother of Gibson's eight-month-old daughter, Lucia, but shares a 12-year-old son with actor Timothy Dalton. TMZ.com reports that the young boy may have been a witness to the alleged violent arguments between his mother and Gibson. Insiders say that Alexander Dalton did not actually see the actor strike his mother, but he was likely to have been in the vicinity and may have heard the alleged incident taking place.
Sources say Oksana will not try to block Sheriff's Department investigators from interviewing her son. In the four tapes alleged to be of conversations between her and Gibson, a male voice is heard screaming and threatening a woman while using profane insults and racial slurs.
TV'S "URKEL" WON'T FACE BATTERY CHARGES
Actor Jaleel White won't be be facing domestic battery charges for allegedly hitting the mother of his child. TMZ.com is reporting that there wasn't enough evidence for the Los Angeles Police Department to proceed with the case. Bridget Hardy had accused White -- who is best known for playing Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" -- of punching her in one of her breast implants while they were driving on the Pacific Coast Highway last month. Hardy also alleged that when they got home White slapped her and pushed her into a toilet so hard that it broke the tank. Jaleel White's attorney, Philip Cohen, says there were questions about Hardy's "credibility and timing," in part because she waited several weeks to report the incident.
CASE AGAINST ACTION STAR STEVEN SEAGAL DROPPED
It looks like Steven Seagal won't spend as many hours as expected in court this year. A one-milion-dollar complaint against the action star for sexual harassment and illegal sex trafficking was dismissed this week. This, after attorneys for Seagal's former assistant Kayden Nguyen told Los Angeles Superior Court to drop the case on Tuesday. There is no word on whether a settlement was reached between the two parties. Nguyen met Seagal after he posted an ad for an "executive assistant" on the website CraigsList. The 23-year-old claims that she went into the job expecting to perform clerical duties. Shortly after agreeing to work for Seagal, Nguyen says that she was flown to a Louisiana home owned by the actor. Nguyen alleges that once in Louisiana, Seagal fondled her and gave her illegal pills from Tibet.
In the original complaint documents, Nguyen's attorneys wrote, quote, "Ms. Nguyen can and will describe in great detail Mr. Seagal's unique physiological reaction to sexual arousal."
RUFFALO MAY GET GREEN FOR MARVEL AS "THE HULK"
Mark Ruffalo may be getting green for Marvel Studios. Deadline.com reports that the character actor, known for indie fare like "You Can Count On Me" and supporting roles in blockbusters like "Shutter Island," is under consideration to play The Hulk. Marvel recently confirmed that former big screen Hulk Edward Norton is not returning to the super hero franchise for the film "The Avengers." If Ruffalo is cast as Dr. Bruce Banner -- the Hulk's alter ego -- he'll join Robert Downey, Jr., Scarlett Johanson, Jeremy Renner, and Samuel L. Jackson in the film. "The Avengers" is expected to hit theaters in 2012.
"BIG BROTHER" LETS THE AUDIENCE IN ON THE SABOTEUR SECRET TONIGHT
Tonight's a "big" night for fans of TV's "Big Brother." The CBS reality series will reveal its "Saboteur" to viewers only -- not the cast. The network announced earlier this year that one of the show's housemates is a secret instigator of trouble. The Saboteur is shaking up the cast so far this season with identity-obscuring video messages. On Wednesday, he -- or she -- told the house that two competitors have lied, and that they went into the competition as lifelong friends. To find out the identity of the "Big Brother 12" Saboteur, tune in to CBS tonight at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. The show airs on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on the eye network.
SPENCER PRATT MAKES BIZARRE APPEARANCE NEAR "HILLS" FINALE PARTY
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt didn't celebrate the finale of MTV's "The Hills" with the show's other stars. That's because he wasn't invited to Tuesday night's official finale party in Hollywood. Gossip blogger Perez Hilton interviewed Pratt on video across the street from the party, where the TV star mingled with fans while dressed like an old man. Wearing a white wig and facial hair, Pratt said, quote, "I wasn't invited to that party, so I'm having my own party with the people on the Hollywood walk of stars." On why he decided to come out even though he wasn't invited, he says he spent a lot of time being hated and simply wants closure. Pratt also promised there's more to come from him. He said, quote, "You will see the real Spencer Pratt because I am legally released now to be free in America, freedom of speech, so you get to hear my obnoxious mouth on a whole grander scale."
REPORT: LINDSAY LOHAN COULD PROFIT FROM TIME IN JAIL
Actress Lindsay Lohan could profit from her time in jail. The "New York Post's Page Six" reports that bids for before and after jail interviews with the actress are in the neighborhood of half-a-million-dollars. A prison diary may even be up for grabs. An insider says major TV networks are in on the action and attempting to team up with weekly magazines in order to score Lohan's first, exclusive jail-themed interview. Another report from PopEater.com says the actress is trying to secure a one-million-dollar payday for her first interview after she leaves jail. A source says, quote, "Lindsay might have made a lot of mistakes, but she knows how much her first interview is worth. She won't even consider offers of less than one-million."
Lohan has until Tuesday, July 20th to surrender herself into custody. She has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and 90 days of rehab for probation violations.
KELSEY GRAMMER SEEKS TO EXCLUDE DIVORCING WIFE FROM "FRASIER" ASSETS
The man who played Dr. Frasier Crane for 20 years wants to make sure that his soon to-be-ex doesn't profit from the TV series based on the character. TMZ.com reports that Kelsey Grammer has filed legal documents in Los Angeles requesting that he get all "Frasier"-related money in his pending divorce from his wife, Camille. He's also asking a judge to deny Camille spousal support and is seeking joint custody of the couple's two children. Camille Grammer filed to terminate the marriage on July 1st. As recently as last month, the couple was spotted at the Tony Awards in New York, where Grammer was on hand in support of his Broadway show, "La Cage Aux Folles."
OZZY'S DAUGHTER SPLITS FROM FIANCÉ LUKE WORRALL
Kelly Osbourne is putting her marriage plans on the back burner. People.com reports that Kelly, the daughter of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, and her fiancé Luke Worrall have called off their engagement. The split follows rampant rumors that the 20-year-old Worrall, who is a model in England, had been cheating on Kelly, who is five years his senior. Kelly reached out to fans via Twitter on Wednesday, writing, quote, "Thank you all so much for your support but the matter is private and [I] will not be commenting. Enough damage has already [been] done!" The couple got engaged in 2008.
CRAIG FERGUSON SAYS THERE'S "ANOTHER FERGUSON" ON THE WAY
CBS late night host Craig Ferguson is "warning" the world that there's another Ferguson on the way. The Scottish funnyman wrote on his Twitter page, quote, "Holy crackers! Mrs F is pregnant. How did that happen? ...oh yeah I know how. Another Ferguson arrives in 2011. The world trembles." The comic is expecting with his third wife, Megan, an art dealer whom he married in 2008. Ferguson has already has a son, Milo, from his second marriage.
Ferguson may have family on the brain these days. He's recently performed a voice role the family animated feature "How To Train Your Dragon" and has been cast as the voice of the Owl in the upcoming "Winnie The Pooh."
SIR PAUL'S DAUGHTER TO SUIT UP GREAT BRITAIN'S OLYMPIC TEAM IN 2012
Some of Great Britain's finest athletes may be looking forward to owning original Stella McCartney designs. "The UK Guardian" reports that Stella -- the fashion designer daughter of music legend Paul McCartney -- will serve as Creative Director for Great Britain's attire "kit" when its athletes compete at the 2012 summer games in London. Stella will confer on everything from village track suits to threads worn in competition in a partnership with athletic wear provider, Adidas. British fans can get in on the sartorial splendor, too, as the high-end designer has committed to creating shirts for public purchase. Andy Hunt, CEO of the British Olympic Association comments, quote, "We know that how an athlete looks and feels in their kit gives them a psychological advantage when competing, and we are delighted that Adidas has brought Stella on board."
It's a new direction for team Great Britain, whose Olympic attire has been provided exclusively by Adidas since 1984.
