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I Spy actor Robert Culp died on Wednesday at the age of 79, reports The AP.
The 1960s TV star passed away after collapsing and hitting his head outside of his home in Hollywood. He was taken to hospital and doctors pronounced him dead before noon.
Culp's son was apparently told that his father died of a heart attack, but an official cause of death has yet to be released.
The actor co-starred with Bill Cosby on the popular NBC series I Spy and also appeared in the 1980s ABC show The Greatest American Hero and NBC's Columbo.
His acting career spanned 40 years and included the films Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice and The Pelican Brief. Culp most recently had a recurring role on sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.
Culp had been writing screenplays before his death.
RIP Robert
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Dennis Hopper has said that he is too ill to appear in court.
The actor has been deposed by his estranged wife Victoria Duffy, who is fighting the terms of their prenuptial agreement. Hopper's doctor claimed that the actor, who has been battling prostrate cancer for months, is too ill to appear in court.
"It is doubtful that Mr. Hopper will ever recover sufficiently to be subject to a deposition", oncologist David B. Agus stated, according E! Online.
Hopper has placed a restraining order against Duffy and spent $160,000 in legal fees to prevent his wife's filings.
The actor is scheduled to be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 26.
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Peaches Geldof has been axed from her six-figure deal with underwear brand Ultimo following claims about her private life.
The company said it had "no option but to terminate her contract" after deciding she was no longer a "positive" role model.
Ultimo said it would be removing visuals of the 21-year-old, who was appointed in May last year, from all shops and window displays.
It follows claims the daughter of Bob Geldof had a heroin-fuelled one night stand.
Several photographs from the night were published on the internet last week.
Her lawyer has strongly denied allegations of drug-taking saying she had "consumed alcohol".
Geldof said she was "disappointed" Ultimo had decided not to extend her contract "based on a wildly exaggerated account of a night in Los Angeles five months ago."
She added: "Whilst I vehemently deny parts of that account, I understand Ultimo's decision."
Michelle Mone, the founder of the brand, said: "We've given this a lot of thought, but there's a point where a business must stick to its principles and as a brand that targets young women, we feel it is impossible for Peaches to continue to work with us as the face of Miss Ultimo lingerie."
The range is geared towards women aged 18 to 25 and has been stocked in Debenhams stores and online.
Kelly Brook has been unveiled as the new face and body of Ultimo's latest lingerie campaign.
Model agency Storm said it had no plans to drop Geldof from its books.
The model and socialite, who was briefly married to musician Max Drummey, is the daughter of Paula Yates and Bob Geldof.
TV presenter Yates died from an accidental heroin overdose in 2000 at the age of 40.
She had split from husband Bob Geldof five years earlier following an affair with INXS frontman Michael Hutchence.
Hutchence was found dead in a hotel room in Sydney, Australia, in 1997, and Yates went on to lose custody of the three children she had with Geldof - Peaches, Pixie and Fifi - the following year.
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Sandra Bullock has reportedly decided to file for divorce from estranged husband Jesse James.
The Oscar winner and James recently separated after reports of the West Coast Choppers CEO's infidelity surfaced. A source told Radar Online that Bullock has already taken steps to obtain a divorce from James.
"She's had enough. She's ending the marriage," said the insider.
To date, four women have alleged affairs with James during the couple's marriage.
A representative for Bullock earlier denied that the actress was planning to adopt his children.
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Jennifer Hudson has revealed that she is the new spokesperson for Weight Watchers.
The singer/actress said that the program helped her lose the extra weight she gained during her recent pregnancy, reports People.
"With Weight Watchers, I am enjoying the weight loss because I'm doing it the right way," she said.
The Oscar winner added: "I feel empowered with what I've learned, everything from portion control to what foods will help keep me satisfied."
The 28-year-old gained 20Ibs to play Effie in Dreamgirls. She shed the extra weight shortly afterwards for the film's premiere.
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Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy have ended their five-year romance. The funnyman announced the sad news via a post on his Twitter.com blog on Tuesday. He wrote, "Jenny and I have just ended our 5yr relationship. I'm grateful 4 the many blessings we've shared and I wish her the very best!"
Actress/model McCarthy then took to her Twitter.com account to reassure fans the former couple will remain close friends, stating, "Im so grateful for the years Jim and I had together... (I) will always keep Jim as a leading man in my heart."
Both plan to stay close to each other's children, with McCarthy, who recently cooed about becoming a 'grandmother' to Carrey's daughter Jane's new baby, writing, "I will stay committed to Jane."
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Robin Thicke and wife Paula Patton welcomed their first child into the world on Tuesday. Their son, Julian Fuego, was born in Los Angeles, a rep for the pair confirms to People.com, adding that "mother, father and son are all doing well."
Thicke, who will celebrate his five-year wedding anniversary with Patton in June, canceled his show in L.A. on Tuesday night, citing "personal reasons." His tourmate Alicia Keys gave the new dad a shout-out onstage.
In an interview with Women's Health, Patton, who appeared in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" and stars with Queen Latifah in the upcoming "Just Wright," spoke about becoming a first-time mom. "You can get into that cycle of 'What's next? What's next?' But I thought, I want to have children, and I'm not getting any younger. I didn't know if it would be hard for me to get pregnant," she said, adding of Thicke, "He's so proud of himself, it's ridiculous."
Thicke, whose most recent album, Sex Therapy, was released last year, also spoke about the anticipation of becoming a parent in an interview with Essence.com in December. He said, "You can't have the amazing joy a child brings without work, like you can't have a great woman or man unless you put in work. I'm afraid of not being patient enough, but most of the time that's when I'm scared or worried about the future. I want to work on that. But my biggest fear is being able to be there, because I don't know if kids ever think their parents were there enough."
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Charlotte Church and Gavin Henson have announced their engagement in OK! magazine.
The Welsh couple, who have been dating since 2005, have kept their relationship status a secret from the media for over a month.
Henson, 28, proposed to the singer on her 24th birthday in February. He apparently got down on one knee after taking her on a helicopter ride near their home.
"I was really emotional. I absolutely didn't expect it. It was brilliant," said the Over The Rainbow judge.
"It was perfect the way it happened - it was a lovely day, it was really awesome, the ring was perfect, he was lovely."
She added: "I think we may as well get married soon. There's no point hanging around, we'll probably have about 100 people."
Church and Henson have two children, daughter Ruby, 2, and 15-month-old son Dexter.
Congratulations to them, I hope that their relationship lasts :cheer:
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Larry King has divorced for the seventh time.
According to People, the CNN host filed court documents listing the separation date from wife Shawn Southwick as April 13. The commentator also requested that the court deny any petition for spousal support.
"His major concern is the welfare of his children, and beyond that he's not going to comment about the divorce," said King's spokesperson Howard Rubenstein.
The former couple have two children together - Cannon, 9, and Chance,11. Southwick also has a 28-year-old son from a previous marriage.
King's attorney Dennis Wasser added that his client "would like to do [these proceedings] amicably".
Unlucky in love, or what? Maybe he needs to get together with Liz Taylor or Zsa Zsa Gabor :D
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