Grey's Anatomy's Isaiah Washington has taken himself out of the running of the Emmy Awards race because of the situation involving castmate T.R. Knight, Daily Variety reported. After two incidents involving Washington saying the word 'faggot,' he checked himself into rehab. However, Washington thinks that Emmy voters have not forgiven him, so he has removed himself from consideration.
Joe Petcka—an actor-turned-athlete who has appeared in such shows as Sex and the City, and who has played the 'Brawny Guy' in commercials—is accused of killing his girlfriend's cat in a fit of rage, according to The New York Post. Moreover, neighbors allege that Petcka has a history of violence; one said that, during an argument years ago, he slammed a metal door on a girlfriend's finger.
In India, three attorneys have reportedly filed complaints against actor Richard Gere for kissing Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty at a public function, WCSH6.com reported. The legal development occurred after crowds in severalcities burned effigies of Gere for smooching at an AIDS awareness event; public kisses are forbidden in the country.
Nude photos of British supermodel Kate Moss will go on sale May 31 at a Christie's auction in London, according to Frillr.com . They are expected to fetch about $80,000.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have filed lawsuits against the National Enquirer overseas because of a recent item in the publication's British and Irish editions that connected the couple to a drug scandal, E! Online reported. The article was about photographer Michael Star, charged in the United States with heroin possession and child pornography. The article, which included a photo of Star and Anthony, said that Anthony and Lopez were 'caught up in a heroin scandal.' The couple is seeking apologies, detractions and a six-figure settlement.
GLAAD's 18th American Gay Media Awards in New York became an extremely soulful experience when singers Patti LaBelle and Jennifer Hudson launched into a duet, according to SameSame.com . Hudson presented LaBelle with a special achievement award—and then they broke into an unaccompanied rendition of Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen, which received a standing ovation. Others who were honored included comedian Kate Clinton and designer Tom Ford.
Troubled pop star Britney Spears has embarked on the comeback trail by agreeing to record a duet with her wildly popular ex, singer Justin Timberlake, RWDMag.com has reported. Super-producer Timbaland recently approached Timberlake about collaborating with Spears, and the former N*Sync singer agreed. The duo will reportedly cover You're All I Need ( to Get By ) , originally sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1968.
U2 lead singer Bono recently was knighted by the Queen of England, according to the Associated Press. Bono—was crowned a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire—reportedly joked with reporters, 'You have permission to call me anything you want—except sir, all right? Lord of lords, your demigodness, that'll do.'
David Hasselhoff is cutting short his run in the Las Vegas production of The Producers, according to Playbill.com . Hasselhoff will play his last performance on May 6 to be part of the new season of NBC's America's Got Talent show. Lee Roy Reams, who is in the New York company of the show, will replace Hasselhoff.
