Soap Star Cleared Of Rape

Former Emmerdale actor Ben Freeman has been cleared of rape in Barbados.

The 28-year-old had been accused of forcing himself onto a 16-year-old girl at a resort in December 2006.

A 'not guilty' verdict was delivered after 90 minutes of deliberation at the High Court in Bridgetown.

"I'm grateful to be vindicated by the jury's verdict and am looking forward to spending time with my family and close friends who have been enormously supportive to me over the past two years," said the actor outside court.

Lil Kim Getting Sued Big Time

Lil' Kim is being sued by her record company over claims that she has not delivered on her contract. Brookland Media took out the $2.5 million (£1.5 million) suit against the rapper at Manhattan's Supreme Court on Tuesday.

According to the lawsuit, Lil’ Kim did not deliver promised material, despite hundreds of thousands of dollars being spent on equipment and advance payments. It also claimed that she tried to change the contract and refused to continue recording unless Brookland agreed, resulting in only a few tracks being completed by early September.

Footballer Barton Starts Jail Sentence

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton was today starting a six-month prison sentence following an attack which was captured on CCTV. He has been jailed for assault and affray

The 25-year-old punched one man up to 20 times and left a 16-year-old boy with broken teeth, Liverpool Crown Court was told.

Barton, cousin Nadine Wilson, 27, and brother Andrew Barton, 20, were captured on CCTV in a number of violent incidents in Liverpool city centre on December 27 last year, reports ESPN.

At around 5am the footballer, who had consumed 10 pints of lager and five bottles of lager, went into a McDonald's restaurant with his brother and Wilson. The court heard Wilson became involved in a confrontation with a group of youths and the row continued outside the restaurant, with Barton caught on CCTV knocking an unidentified man to the ground.

He then straddled the man, and punched him four or five times as Wilson threw food at the victim before Barton punched him up to 15 times more.

Minutes later, the player attacked 16-year-old Jordan Spencer, punching him in the mistaken belief the youth had slapped Wilson. The punch broke a number of Mr Spencer's teeth.

Ian Harris, prosecuting, described the incident as 'violent and cowardly'.

Remy Sentenced To Eight Years Prison

Remy is the latest female rapper to pay a visit to the clink. 'Conceited' rapper Remy Ma has been sentenced to eight years in prison following the shooting of a woman outside a Manhattan nightclub.

The jury heard Ms Smith had shot her friend outside the Manhattan venue in July 2007 because she thought the woman had stolen $3,000 (£1,495) from her. With friends like that who needs enemies?!

Remy insists last summer's shooting was an accident; an appeal is planned.

Correction officials say they called off her weekend wedding at the Rikers Island jail after the groom — fellow rapper Papoose — showed up with a handcuff key. Remy's lawyer, Ivan Fisher, denies the key could be used to unlock handcuffs. Papoose isn't charged. Fisher says the two still plan to wed, reports AP.

Nick Bollea Sentenced: 8 Months Jail

Nick Bollea - son of Hulk Hogan - was sentenced for his felony reckless driving case yesterday. Hogan was sentenced to eight months in jail, five years' probation and 500 hours community service, and the judge took away his license for three years. His victim - and once best bud - John Graziano's family had asked for a year in the slammer.

Testimonies were given by Bollea's family and John's sister and girlfriend. John's girlfriend told the judge how she had to feed him and how they have to watch movies together in the comfort ... of his hospital bed.

He is the only sentenced juvenile in the juvenile population of the Pinellas County Jail. Since he's the only juvenile in the place, Nick will be housed at the Inmate Healthcare Facility of the Pinellas County Jail in a single cell.
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Winehouse Arrested Over 'Drugs' Video

Singer Amy Winehouse has been arrested after police were handed a video which allegedly showed her taking drugs, reports BBC.

The 24-year-old is being questioned by police her spokesman said.

A Metropolitan Police (Met) spokesman said the arrest was in connection with a video of the star passed to them earlier this year - on 22 January, The Sun published pictures allegedly showing the star smoking crack cocaine and foptage was passed onto the police.

Winehouse's spokesman said in a statement, "Amy Winehouse voluntarily attended a London police station today by appointment.!

"She was arrested in order to be interviewed and is co-operating fully with inquiries."

Winehouse Spent Night In Police Cell

Amy Winehouse spent last night in a police cell after being arrested on suspicion of assault, reports DigitalSpy.

The singer attended a Central London police station voluntarily yesterday to be questioned over an alleged incident which took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning. However, officers decided that she was in no fit state to be interviewed and she was held overnight.

A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said, "A 24-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after attending a central London police station by appointment. She is currently in custody."

Winehouse is accused of headbutting a man who tried to help her to get a taxi outside a bar in Camden. It is also claimed that she punched a second man in the face.
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Snipes Sentenced To Three Years In Prison

Wesley Snipes has been sentenced to three years in prison for tax evasion.

The actor was given the maximum sentence after prosecutors described him as a “truly notorious offender."

He was acquitted of fraud in February but convicted on three misdemeanour counts of willfully failing to file federal tax returns from 1999 to 2001. Prosecutors said he had escaped paying more than $15 million in income tax to the IRS since 1999.

His lawyers read out character references from family members and friends, including actors Woody Harrelson and Denzel Washington. Snipes also surprised the court by handing over more than $5 million in cheques, which prosecutors branded a "grandstanding move".

His attorneys recommended that he be given probation, saying he was not a dangerous man and had led an otherwise "lawful life".

However, US District Judge William Terrell Hodges accused Snipes of exhibiting a "history of contempt over a period of time" for US laws. Snipes told the judge, "I am very sorry for my mistakes and errors. This will never happen again."

He was told that he would be contacted at a later date and informed when his sentence would begin.

Source: Daily Mail

Lil Wayne Arrested: Mugshot!

Lil' Wayne has been busted on drugs charges (again), reports TMZ.

The rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Carter Jr, was arrested near Yuma, Arizona last night on three felony counts: possession of dangerous drugs, possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Wayne was arrested in Idaho last year for possession of drugs.

Source: TMZ

Sutherland Leaves Jail

'24' star Kiefer Sutherland has left jail in California after serving a 48-day sentence for drink driving.

A police officer said the actor had spent his sentence cleaning bed sheets on laundry duty and had been "very humble".

Sutherland was arrested and found to be over the legal alcohol limit after leaving a party last year. He was still on probation for a previous offence.

The 41-year-old was sentenced after pleading no contest - or guilty.

He was fined $510 (£250), given five years probation and was ordered to take alcohol education and counselling programmes, reports BBC.

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Sugababe Arrested Over Car Attack

Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah has been arrested after an alleged attack on a car in Hampshire, reports BBC.

Police confirmed a 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage and a public order offence after an incident on 9 January.

She was bailed to appear at Aldershot police station on 21 February.

Her boyfriend Freddie Fuller is recovering after being attacked with a machete last month. Amelle the successful girl group in 2005.
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Britney Out Of Hospital But Loses Kids Visits

A court has ordered that Britney Spears' two children will be placed under the sole care of her ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Following the hearing which took place yesterday, it was revealed that Britney’s visitation rights had been suspended until "further order of the court." Another hearing has been scheduled for January 14.

The decision came in the aftermath of a custody dispute at Spears' home, which resulted in the singer being hospitalised. She was in hospital and is believed to have undergone psychological tests.

Daily Mail reports, Spears has recently been released from hospital where she was reported to be on suicide watch.

Spears lost custody of Sean Preston and Jayden James in October last year, but she had been given limited access to her two sons.
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Source: Digital Spy

Ne-Yo Takes Legal Action Over R Kelly Tour

R&B singer Ne-Yo has taken legal action against R Kelly, claiming he was fired as the star's opening act on tour because fans and critics preferred him.

The musician is suing Kelly's tour promoters Rowe Entertainment for breach of contract and loss of earnings.

The 'So Sick' singer was to play 25 shows but claims he was fired after just two, reports BBC.

Promoters said the decision was made because a "final, fully executed contract" could not be obtained from Ne-Yo's agent.

Ne-Yo - whose real name is Shaffer Smith - and Compound Touring claim the star was to be paid $785,000 (£396,000) for 25 shows of Kelly's Double-Up tour and is still owed $735,000 (£371,000).
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T.I Arrested - Home Searched

T.I has been arrested. The rapper, real name is Clifford Joseph Harris Jr, was arrested this afternoon at him home in Atlanta.

He was taken into custody while Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearm and U.S. Marshalls searched his home, reports MyFoxAtlanta.

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BBC reports that the 27-year-old was arrested in a city car park on suspicion of collecting machine guns and silencers bought for him by his bodyguard.

T.I won two awards at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, but he missed the show as he was arrested two hoours before the ceremony. He was also due to perform, but didn't.

Rodriguez To Spend Christmas In Prison

Michelle Rodriguez was sentenced to 180 days (6 months) in a Los Angeles jail for violating her probation on previous drunken-driving and hit-and-run offences. The actress drank alcohol on at least three occasions while wearing a monitoring bracelet around her ankle, which means she violated her probation as she was not supposed to drink for 90 days.

The former Lost actress also lied about having completed her community service, reports Daily Mail.

Rodriguez, 29, must report to L.A. County jail by December 24, according to TMZ. Just in time for Christmas.

Sutherland To Spend Xmas In The Slammer?

Kiefer Sutherland is set to serve 48 days in jail for drink-driving. He will do his time during a break in his work schedule and will be spending Christmas behind bars, reports Daily Mail.

He pleaded no contest to the charge of DUI yesterday and made a deal with prosecutors to serve his sentence after he has finished filming the new series 24.

Lil Wayne Arrested

Lil Wayne was arrested early Saturday morning in Boise, Idaho, reports TMZ.

The rapper, real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr, was booked on felony charges of being a fugitive to Idaho. He was in trouble with the law in Fulton County, Georgia for a possession of drugs charge.

Authorities from Georgia contacted Idaho police and let them know about the warrant regarding his drugs charge. Lil Weezy was then arrested after a concert.

Forget The 3 I’s Angle Busted For DUI

Former WWE wrestler Kurt Angle was charged with DUI and careless driving after being pulled over on the afternoon of September 28.

Officers say Angle showed "signs of intoxication," and they administered a field sobriety test, which he failed. The Olympic gold medalist was then arrested and taken to a local hospital where he refused to take a blood test.

No future hearing has been set for the TNA star, reports TMZ.

Kat McPhee Is Engaged

Sources close to American Idol's Katharine McPhee have told OK! that the 23-year-old singer and her actor boyfriend, Nick Cokas, 42, are going to get married.

The source said, "They're definitely engaged."
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Uncle Kracker Pleads Guilty

Uncle Kracker pleaded guilty today in a North Carolina court to misdemeanor charges he assaulted a woman in a downtown nightclub after a concert. Apparently the woman slapped him and he slapped her back. The woman later reported the incident to an off-duty police officer, reports Yahoo!

The judge sentenced Kracker, whose real name is Matthew Shafer, to 12 months probation and fined him $1,500. Kracker must also undergo an assessment to determine if he's addicted to alcohol.

You might remember Kracker from his song 'Follow Me.'