Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood arrested for possible assault in England; out on bail

Rocker Ronnie Wood arrested for possible assault

Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood arrested on suspicion of assault, spokesman says

Ronnie Wood arrested on suspicion of assault

David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife Pamela Bach arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of drunken driving

Hasselhoff ex-wife arrested in LA on DUI charge

Britney Spears’ ex-boyfriend, Adnan Ghalib, sentenced to 45 days in Los Angeles jail

Britney Spears’ ex sentenced to jail

LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears’ ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is being sent to jail for 45 days for leaving the scene of an accident.

Judge says Chris Brown has received ‘extremely favorable’ probation report in felony case

Chris Brown receives ‘extremely favorable’ report

Prominent entertainment law firm sues Rod Stewart for $3.3 million in Los Angeles

Law firm sues Rod Stewart for $3.3 million

Nicolas Cage’s former money manager sues, claiming actor’s lavish spending to blame for woes

Nicolas Cage sued by former money manager

LOS ANGELES — Nicolas Cage is being sued by his former business manager, who claims lavish spending is to blame for the actor’s financial problems.

Estate of Adam ‘DJ AM’ Goldstein files wrongful death lawsuit after 2008 plane crash

‘DJ AM’ Goldstein estate sues for wrongful death

TV reality show star Jon Gosselin countersues TLC network, cites child labor laws

TV’s Jon Gosselin sues TLC, cites child labor laws

TV star Jon Gosselin countersues TLC citing child labor laws

TV’s Jon Gosselin sues TLC citing child labor laws

Police informant says Las Vegas 19-year-old was ‘driving force’ behind celebrity burglary case

Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old

Court records show Morgan Freeman has settled lawsuit from woman injured in 2008 car wreck

Records: Morgan Freeman settles suit on car wreck

Judge orders trial for Smith’s boyfriend, 2 doctors accused of illegally providing her drugs

Judge orders 3 to trial in Anna Nicole drug case

Georgia man accused of trying to stalk “Hannah Montana” star Miley Cyrus due back in court

Accused Miley Cyrus stalker due back in Ga. court

Prosecutors worried ex-Ill. governor’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ appearance could affect trial

CHICAGO — Prosecutors said Monday they are worried about what ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich might say on Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” TV show that could taint the jury pool for his federal corruption trial.

Trial dates set for Ohio police chiefs accused of snooping on Parker-Broderick surrogate

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Trial dates have been set for two eastern Ohio police chiefs accused of snooping on a surrogate mother for actress Sarah Jessica Parker and actor Matthew Broderick.

DA: CBS News employee indicted in NYC in plot to extort $2M from David Letterman

NEW YORK — A CBS News employee has been indicted in an extortion plot against David Letterman, who acknowledged sexual relationships with female staffers on his show after the man tried to blackmail him for $2 million, the Manhattan district attorney said Friday.

Roman Polanski arrested by Swiss on US warrant for 1977 sex charge, ending 31-year exile

LOS ANGELES — A surprise arrest at the Zurich airport, detention at the hands of Swiss authorities, and a high-profile extradition process that could take weeks or months. The irony is that for Roman Polanski, the acclaimed director accused of child rape three decades ago, the ordeal could add up to one thing: his freedom.

Randy Quaid, wife arrested in Texas for allegedly skipping on $10K hotel bill in Santa Barbara

MARFA, Texas — Actor Randy Quaid and his wife have been arrested in West Texas for allegedly skipping out on a $10,000 California hotel bill.

No deal between Eminem’s music publisher, Apple in iTunes dispute; trial set for Thursday

DETROIT — Apple Inc. and Eminem’s music publisher have failed to settle a dispute over 93 songs on iTunes, clearing the way for a trial in the rapper’s hometown of Detroit.

Detroit rapper Eminem’s music publisher takes Apple to court over iTunes downloads

DETROIT — Eminem’s music publisher wants a bigger slice from Apple.

Senate confirms Gerard Lynch of New York for 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Gerard Lynch for the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, giving overwhelming approval to the New York judge who presided over cases involving former basketball coach Isiah Thomas and recording artist Lil’ Kim.

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