Buzz Briefs: Naomi Campbell, Steve Carell
Campbell Pleads Guilty In Cop Assault
Naomi Campbell pleaded guilty Friday to assaulting two police officers during an "air rage" incident at Heathrow Airport. She has not been sentenced yet.
The model, known for her tempestuous behavior and frequent confrontations with her staff, faces substantial fines and up to six months in jail if the harshest sentence is imposed at Uxbridge Magistrates Court.
Prosecutor Melanie Parrish told the court that Campbell had taken a first class seat on a British Airways flight from London to Los Angeles when she was told one of her bags, along with other passengers' luggage, had not been loaded onto the plane.
She said the captain came out to explain the situation to Campbell, but that she became abusive and refused to listen, instead using her mobile phone to ask an aide for help.
She then attacked the police who handcuffed her and removed her from the jet, Parrish said.
She was charged with six different offenses, including attacking police officers and using abusive language to cabin crew. Disorderly conduct was among the charges. She is accused of trying to kick the police officers who removed her from the plane.
Her spokesman, Alan Edwards, said outside the court that Campbell regretted the incident and looked forward to telling her side of the story.
Steve Carell Gets "Smart" At Cancer Benefit
Steve Carell stepped out of "The Office" to join the fight against cancer at a benefit that featured a screening of his new movie, "Get Smart."
The screening was held Thursday night to benefit The Zachary Carson Brain Tumor Fund, named after a Newton teenager Carell met on the set of his NBC comedy in February 2007 through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Carell said he has been inspired by Carson and his family.
"It was a great group of people, is a great group of people, and I just felt very honored to be included in that circle."
Oscar De La Hoya: Gloves Come Off To Open Wallet For Charity
Oscar De La Hoya has donated $3.5 million toward helping underprivileged students.
The world champion boxer and Olympic gold medalist presented the donation Thursday to the De La Hoya Animo Charter High School at the school's second annual graduation ceremony.
The money will fund new facilities on campus and help develop other public charter schools in Los Angeles.
De La Hoya started a foundation in 1995 to help poor families in East Los Angeles.
New Oscar Rule Limits Song Noms Per Film
Last time around, the Oscar songs category was three times "Enchanted" - a trick that may never be repeated.
The number of original songs that can be nominated from a single movie will now be limited to two, according to a rule change by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The new rule was approved late Tuesday.
Despite the Disney film's three noms last year, the winner of best original song went to "Falling Slowly," from "Once."
The new rule would also have applied in 2007, when three songs from "Dreamgirls" were nominated. That year, the Oscar went to "I Need to Wake Up" from "An Inconvenient Truth."
Poison Sues Label Over Royalties
Members of the rock band Poison claim their recording label has consistently underpaid royalties to the group throughout their career, according to a lawsuit.
The suit, filed Wednesday against Capitol Records and EMI Music Marketing, says the companies breached contracts with the band by improperly categorizing certain record sales and miscalculating everything from producer royalties to foreign taxes.
According to the band's lawsuit, they signed a contract with Enigma Records in 1986, which later transferred control to Capitol Records.
The group claims it tried to audit the band's records kept by Capitol, but the firm didn't fully cooperate. The band stated in its lawsuit that it cannot determine how much money it is owed and asked a judge to order Capitol Records to allow a full accounting review of the band's records.
Poison gained fame in the late 1980s and early '90s, recording hits such as "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and "Talk Dirty to Me."
Daytime Emmys To Mimic Golden Globes
The Daytime Emmys are turning to tables.
Today's live broadcast of the 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards on ABC will feature talk show and game show hosts, TV judges and soap stars gathered around their own tables in a new setup similar to the Golden Globe Awards.
"Usually everyone is sitting in a row," co-host Sherri Shepherd told The Associated Press before rehearsals at the Kodak Theatre on Thursday.
"This year, it'll be like a wedding. We're also going to do something so that fans will be able to get a view of what's going on at the different tables."
The stars' tables have already been assigned. Ellen DeGeneres is situated between the tables of Barbara Walters and Tyra Banks.
The ceremony will also borrow something else from the Golden Globes: an open bar.
"Liquor is always an added bonus," said Shepherd. "But Cameron and I won't get to drink 'cause we'll be working."