- Billy Joel Loses Another Uptown Girl. Katie Lee Joel, a Southern chef and cookbook writer, will separate from husband Billy Joel (she is his third wife). The pair were married for five years, and say they will remain friends. [MSNBC]
- Bruno Premieres in Britain; Early Reviews Hit Web. Sacha Baron Cohen hit the red carpet for Bruno's premiere in London, dressed as one of the Queen's guardsmen -- only, you know, showing a little more waxed/spray-tanned skin. The movie is getting mixed reception so far, with some gay activist groups decrying its use of stereotypical imagery, and others applauding it for taking to task American homophobia. [CNN International]
- Chris Brown Fails to Delay Assault Case. Singer Chris Brown and his legal team lost their bid to delay the June 22 preliminary hearing on Brown's charges for allegedly assaulting and making criminal threats against then-girlfriend and fellow singer Robyn Fenty (Rihanna). He faces up to four years in jail if convicted. [People]
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