Buzz Briefs: Kanye West, OJ Simpson
Kanye West and Evel Knievel Settle Lawsuit
Evel Knievel said he met with Kanye West in Florida and settled a federal lawsuit over West's use of Knievel's trademarked image in a music video.
"We settled the lawsuit amicably," Knievel said Tuesday. "I was very satisfied and so was he." Knievel also expressed sympathy for West as he mourns his mother who died earlier this month.
The two sides agreed to not publicly disclose the terms of the settlement.
Knievel sued West and his record company last year. At issue was the 2006 music video "Touch The Sky" in which West assumes the identity of "Evel Kanyevel" and vaults over a canyon in a rocket-powered motorcycle.
West's attorneys claimed the video was satirical and thus protected by the First Amendment.
In the lawsuit, Knievel had said the "vulgar and inoffensive" images defamed his reputation. Knievel accused West of borrowing Knievel's image to "promote his filth to the world."
O.J. Simpson Faces Arraignment Today
O.J. Simpson and two alleged accomplices are due in court Wednesday to enter a plea and have a trial date determined for the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.
Simpson and co-defendants Clarence "C.J." Stewart and Charles "Charlie" Ehrlich are expected to plead not guilty to 12 charges. Simpson's attorney, Yale Galanter expected his client's arraignment to be short but added, "There's nothing in this case that has been standard."Photo Essay: O.J. Busted In Vegas
Simpson, Stewart and Ehrlich face charges of kidnapping, armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, coercion and conspiracy. A conviction for kidnapping could lead to a sentence of life in prison with a chance of parole. A conviction for armed robbery entails mandatory prison time.
Victoria Beckham Is New Face Of Marc Jacobs
Beckham follows Dakota Fanning and Meg White as the latest face of Marc Jacobs.
Oprah Meets With Abused Girl's Family
Oprah Winfrey met with the family of the first child to report abuse at Oprah's school for underprivileged South African girls Sunday.
The girl's father told People Magazine the meeting lasted two hours last Sunday amidst heavy security at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. Oprah invited the girl to return to the academy. The family had withdrawn their daughter from the institution after the faculty ignored her complaints.
Oprah's spokeswoman Angela de Paul confirmed the Sunday meeting.
Jessica Simpson And Tony Romo Dating
A friend of Jessica's told Page Six they have been dating for a few weeks and Jessica has been text messaging friends and family about how happy she has been. Romo even spent the Thanksgiving holiday with the Simpsons in Waco, Texas after beating the stuffing out of the Jets and guiding the Cowboys to their best start in franchise history.
Drew Barrymore Meets Boyfriend's Parents
According to People, Long brought Barrymore to his childhood hometown of Fairfield, Conn., to meet his parents over Thanksgiving weekend. The couple was spotted Friday at the Southport Brewing Company where they traded cocktails and kisses.
One witness told People, "They started out in the bar area and then moved to a booth, where they sat next to each other and kissed and hugged."
Long had posted on his website that he would head East for Thanksgiving to see his "girlfriend" and hang out with the "fam."
The couple was first seen together in late summer. Barrymore's previous boyfriends this year have included Scrubs star Zach Braff and director Spike Jonze.
Usher Is a Daddy!
"Yes, I can confirm that Usher had a baby," Patti Webster told The Associated Press in an e-mailed message. It wasn't clear what day the baby was born.
The couple wed in a large, glitzy ceremony in early September after exchanging vows a few weeks earlier in a civil ceremony. The singer and Foster, who is 37, had called off their July 28 wedding amid reports that Foster had checked into a hospital because of problems with her pregnancy.
A private ceremony was held Aug. 3 in the office of Usher's lawyer. The couple announced their engagement earlier in the year and later said Foster was expecting the child.
Tennessee Police Charge Birdman and Entourage with Pot Possession
Cash Money Records co-founder and "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" rapper Birdman and his entourage have been charged with marijuana possession.
Rapper Bryan "Birdman" Williams, his wife and brother, are among 16 people who've been jailed after being pulled over by police yesterday in Kingsport, Tenn.
A police officer says he stopped their rented RV for an improper lane change on an interstate after it forced a tractor trailer into an emergency lane. The officer says he could smell marijuana from inside the vehicle and found about a pound of it in a kitchenette trash can after getting consent for a search.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is assisting in the investigation because weapons were also found in the RV.
Nov. 27, 2007
On Doctor's Orders, Amy Winehouse Cancels Appearances For Rest Of The Year
Amy Winehouse has canceled all concerts and public appearances for the rest of the year on doctor's orders.
"The rigors involved in touring and the intense emotional strain that Amy has been under in recent weeks have taken their toll," said Winehouse representative Tracey Miller in a statement Tuesday.
"In the interests of her health and well-being, Amy has been ordered to take complete rest and deal with her health issues."
The decision by the 24-year-old retro soul singer comes "on the instruction of her doctor," the statement said. Her family asked the media to "respect Amy's privacy at this time."
Winehouse's 25-year-old husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, was ordered held in custody in London earlier this month on charges stemming from a case in which he is accused of assaulting a barman in June.
"I can't give it my all onstage without my Blake," Winehouse said in a statement provided by Miller. "I'm so sorry but I don't want to do the shows halfheartedly; I love singing. My husband is everything to me and without him, it's just not the same."
Britney 2.0: The "Gimme More" Remake
YouTube starlet Chauntal Lewis is out with her remake of Britney Spears' "Gimme More" which recalls a more energetic, pre-Federline Spears. Lip-synching to the original track, Lewis appears as both blonde Britney and brunette Britney while showing off a few of the singer's signature dance moves. Lewis, who bears a resemblance to Lindsay Lohan, starred in the YouTube "Lindsay Fully Loaded" parody video out earlier this year, which can be seen on her MySpace page.
Meanwhile, a source tells The ShowBuzz that Spears is expected to shoot a new video in Los Angeles today.
Kevin Costner Chosen For Mardi Gras Honor
Don't be surprised if you see Kevin Costner throwing Mardi Gras beads into the crowd.
Costner will ride in the Endymion parade, one of the largest parades in New Orleans' Carnival season.
Costner, 52, won director and best picture Oscars in 1991 for "Dances With Wolves." He also starred in "Bull Durham," "Waterworld," "Tin Cup," "JFK" and "Field of Dreams."
His selection was announced Monday by parade officials.
Endymion, one of the most popular events of the Carnival season because of its elaborate floats and celebrities, will return to its mid-city route after two years of rolling uptown in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
The parade will be held Feb. 2.