The Jane Report 10-30-08
Chicago cops found a gun in an abandoned lot, about a block away from where the body of Jennifer Hudson’s nephew was found and believe it is the murder weapon in the triple homicide.
William Balfour — the “person of interest” in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family members will see a familiar face in the pen if he’s charged and convicted. His dad is serving a 30-year stretch for murder.
Pro golfer and renowned alcoholic John Daly got so trashed at a Hooter’s in Winston-Salem that he passed out. When he refused medical attention, cops hauled him off to the can for a 24-hour “sober up.”
The photographer suing Keanu Reeves for running over him laid it on thick on the witness stand yesterday. He testified that he hasn’t worked since the incident and had to see a psychologist because he couldn’t sleep at night. Then he began to sob.
Now that’s she’s been shown the door on “Dancing With the Stars,” Cloris Leachman’s next gig is a role in the Brad Pitt flick “Inglourious Basterds,” which is filming in Berlin. It’s a Quentin Tarantino World War II flick. The 82-year-old says she might return to Broadway after that.
Julianne Hough is back home and resting after her successful surgery.
What are the odds? “Dancing with the Stars” pro Lacey Schwimmer told “The Insider” that she was just diagnosed yesterday with the same condition Julianne Hough suffers from — endometriosis.
Britney Spears‘ dad will handle her affairs for a long time to come. The conservatorship has been made permanent. This move, as requested by the Spears’ camp, will lead to, among other things, more time with her kids.
E! says “Denise Richards: It’s Complicated” has been officially renewed for a second season.
Joaquin Phoenix says his recently wrapped flick, “Two Lovers”, with Gwyneth Paltrow, will be his last. He wants to concentrate on his music. He told “Extra”: “I want to take this opportunity… also to give you the exclusive and just talk a little bit about the fact that this will be my last performance as an actor. I’m not doing films anymore.” His rep confirms the news.
“Weeds” actress Mary-Louise Parker has signed on to play Michael Douglas‘ love interest in a flick called “Solitary.”
A few magazines are reporting that Jennifer Aniston is pregnant with John Mayer’s child and that’s the reason they are back together. Not true says Mayer’s camp.
BIRTHDAYS
Grace Slick: 69
Henry Winkler: 63
Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit: 61
Actress Nia Long: 38
SheDaisy’s Kassidy Osborn: 32
Actor Kevin Pollack: 50
Actor Harry Hamlin: 57
Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna: 48
Thanks to the 30th anniversary of his passing, Elvis managed to make $52 million in the past year. Forbes ranks him as the music industry’s No. 1 earner for the year. Presley’s take eclipses Justin Timberlake’s $44 million in earnings, and Madonna’s $40 million.
John Paul Jones, Led Zeppelin’s founding bassist, tells the BBC that the band might re-unite without Robert Plant. “We want to do it. It’s sounding great and we want to get out there,” he said. “It’s got to be right. There’s no point in just finding another Robert.”
Coldplay and Leona Lewis have been added as performers for the American Music Awards taking place November 23.
Despite their rivalry, 50 Cent says he’s looking forward to Kanye West’s new album. Both have new sets coming out in early December — West on the 6th and 50 on the 9th.
Jermaine Jackson says the Jackson 5 will reunite in 2009. “This has been a long time coming for the Jackson family to get back together,” he told the Australian AP. “It is just the timing, so what we’ve been doing is working on the music and all the logistics. It is going to be more like a family affair, Janet’s going to open and, of course, the original Jackson 5 … Michael, Randy and the whole family … We’re in the studio, we’re planning on being out there next year.”
To the surprise of no one, AC/DC’s “Black Ice” takes over the top spot on the album chart, selling over 784,000 copies in its first week despite being a Wal-Mart exclusive. The soundtrack to Disney’s “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” bows at No. 2, while T.I.’s “Paper Trail” drops 2-3.