While you were working ...
June 29th, 2012
06:00 PM ET

While you were working ...

Today's news you might've missed:

  • Alec Baldwin is set to tie the knot with Hilaria Thomas this Saturday, June 30. An early congrats to the couple!
  • Usher has been granted a temporary restraining order against a woman named Darshelle Jones Rakestraw - a reported fan who seems to think she's his wife.
  • Miley Cyrus just might have gotten free food at an In-N-Out because she forgot her wallet ... or so says the rumor mill. [The Superficial]
  • If you're hooked on "Dallas," then fantastic news: TBS has renewed the show for a second season.
  • OK, so the critics didn't care for it - and neither did our recapper, Henry Hanks - but Charlie Sheen nonetheless has plenty of reasons to be pleased - about 5.5 million reasons, to be exact. His new FX show "Anger Management" was watched by 5.5 million viewers for its first episode, and 5.7 million for the second. [USA Today]
  • Speaking of impressive numbers, the Flaming Lips has rolled right past Jay-Z to nab the World Record for the most concerts played in 24 hours. The Flaming Lips did eight cities in a day, whereas Jay-Z had previously done seven. [THR]

Filed under: While you were working
June 29th, 2012
05:36 PM ET

Overheard: Why you think TomKat split

While you can't exactly call the impending divorce for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes a "surprising" celebrity breakup - just going by the rate of divorces in Hollywood alone - a lot of you are nonetheless curious as to what put the nail in the coffin of this marriage, and what will happen next.

As for the latter question, rumors are flying that Holmes is seeking sole custody of the couple's daughter together, 6-year-old Suri.

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Jason Ritter gets animated with 'Gravity Falls'
June 29th, 2012
04:52 PM ET

Jason Ritter gets animated with 'Gravity Falls'

You might recognize Jason Ritter’s face from a lot of movies and TV shows without even realizing it.

He’s Mark Cyr on “Parenthood,” the English teacher who, in the season 3 finale (spoiler alert!), proposed to Sarah Braverman. He also played Sean Walker on “The Event” and the paraplegic Kevin Girardi on “Joan of Arcadia.” In movies, he has survived “Freddy vs. Jason”; portrayed Jeb Bush in “W.”; and also a romantic video store clerk in the acclaimed “Good Dick.”

But Ritter’s latest role, in the Disney Channel's comedy-adventure series, “Gravity Falls,” has him in a completely different environment.

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Savannah Guthrie officially replaces Ann Curry on 'Today'
Savannah Guthrie co-hosts with Matt Lauer and Amy Robach on the April 20, 2012 edition of 'Today.'
June 29th, 2012
03:03 PM ET

Savannah Guthrie officially replaces Ann Curry on 'Today'

NBC has made it official: After having Savannah Guthrie sit in Ann Curry's former spot Friday morning on "Today," the network has officially signed Guthrie on as the morning show's new co-anchor, along with Matt Lauer.

Guthrie, who joined "Today" in 2011 as a host during the 9 a.m. hour and also serves as the chief legal analyst, will make her official debut alongside Lauer, Al Roker and Natalie Morales on July 9, the network said Friday.

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Adele announces first pregnancy
June 29th, 2012
02:07 PM ET

Adele announces first pregnancy

This is one baby who'll get to hear some fantastic lullabies.

Powerhouse vocalist Adele has announced that she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend Simon Konecki, with a short and simple post on her blog.

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Filed under: Adele
June 29th, 2012
01:38 PM ET

Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes to divorce

One of Hollywood's most talked-about couples has come to an end.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are getting a divorce after five years of marriage, Cruise's attorney tells CNN.

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