'Survivor' star Hatch Gets 9 Months on Violation

Reality TV star Richard Hatch was ordered back to prison Friday to serve a nine-month sentence for failing to pay taxes on the $1 million he won on the first season of the hit CBS show "Survivor."
Hatch, who is currently appearing on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice," spent more than three years in prison for tax evasion before being released in 2009, and has been serving a three-year term of supervised release. During that period, he was supposed to refile his 2000 and 2001 taxes and pay what he owed, but he never did.

U.S. District Court Judge William Smith on Friday said Hatch, who has strenuously maintained his innocence, had exhibited no remorse and had made no effort to comply with an order that he straighten out and pay his taxes. He imposed a sentence three months longer than what was recommended by prosecutors: six months — the maximum in the federal sentencing guidelines.
He said the term of supervised release, which is supposed to be a time of rehabilitation, did not appear to be doing any good in Hatch's case. He said a substantial sentence was required to send a message to Hatch and others who flout the court's orders.

"You can continue to proclaim your innocence," Smith said. "You don't have the option of engaging in this type of game or negotiation with the court. It needs to be a severe punishment. That's the only thing that will deter you in the future."

He also ordered Hatch serve 26 months supervised release, during which time 25 percent of Hatch's gross income would be garnished and paid to the Internal Revenue Service. Prosecutor Andrew Reich said Friday that Hatch now owes an estimated $2 million to the IRS on the Survivor winnings and other income, including penalties.

Hatch, who lives in Newport, R.I., was ordered to report for his prison term on Monday.
He said outside court that he was disappointed and planned to appeal.

During the hearing, Hatch told Smith that he had fully cooperated with the terms of his release, and that his taxes were extremely complicated and he was working with an accountant to determine from the IRS what he owed. His lawyer said he had only made $26,000 to $27,000 in income since being released from prison, and said he had sought jobs in marketing, on a fishing boat and was currently trying to leverage his charity appearance on "Celebrity Apprentice" into paying jobs in the entertainment industry.

Hatch also told the judge he recently discovered he had a second son and was trying to build a relationship with him. He asked Smith because of that and the job opportunities that could come out of his "Celebrity Apprentice" appearance not to send him back to prison.

NBC said 11 of 12 episodes of "Celebrity Apprentice," which features 16 celebrities competing for charities, have already been taped. It premiered March 6. The finale, which ordinarily features the last two contenders and a winner chosen, is scheduled to air live on May 22.

NBC spokesman Sean Martin said Hatch's legal problems would have no effect on the show.
"The finale will move forward regardless," he said.

Asked outside court whether he was prepared to go back to prison, Hatch didn't answer.

Diddy Dirty Money On Idol

Tonight on American Idol, P. Diddy, who made it very clear to Ryan Seacrest this morning that he is no longer going by "Puff Daddy", will perform "Coming Home" with Skylar Grey. Tonight not only will he be performing but will be crossing paths with ex., Jennifer Lopez. When speaking with Seacrest this morning, he said he was "very proud" of Jennifer and that her husband and family are "beautiful". Diddy is making it sound like he has clearly moved on, but has he? As mentioned it has been over 10 years since their relationship, but with Jennifer looking as amazing as she has been it will be interesting to see the dynamic between them. Stay tuned!

UPDATE: Watch performance below:

Police Raid at Charlie Sheen's House

The LAPD and other law enforcement are converging at Charlie Sheen's house in a pre-planned raid.

The LAPD has been conducting an investigation into criminal activity -- possibly drugs or weapons. And someone who is at the house tells us cops may be attempting to put Charlie on an involuntary -- 5150 -- psychiatric hold.

UPDATE: Someone at the house tells us, one of the reasons the cops are there is because Charlie allegedly violated the temporary restraining order Brooke Mueller obtained ... which prohibits Charlie from possessing weapons.

UPDATE 10:42 PM THURSDAY Law enforcement sources tell us cops wrapped up their search and Charlie wasn't arrested.  Charlie's lawyer, Mark Gross says police found one rifle -- from the 1800s -- and "a few bullets," adding no other weapons were in the house. Gross also confirmed police executed the search warrant because someone -- he didn't know who -- claimed Charlie and a gun.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... cops raided Charlie Sheen's house after receiving a call earlier today that Charlie threatened to harm himself with a firearm. 

Under the restraining order obtained by Brooke Mueller, Charlie is prohibited from possessing weapons.

Cops are inside the house right now, searching for firearms and ammunition.

And law enforcement tell us cops are not trying to place Charlie on a 5150 psychiatric hold.

Charlie, his lawyers, and several friends are sitting at a table in the backyard eating hamburgers. KTLA shot video of the surreal scene from their helicopter.

The LAPD has been conducting several investigations involving Charlie, including the possible violation of the TRO.

UPDATE 10:18 PM PT THURSDAY -- Sheen just tweeted: "#fastball; the LAPD were AWESOME. Absolute pros! they can protect and serve this Warlock anytime!!! c"

Jessica Biel and Timberlake SPLIT!

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are each back on the market -- because their relationship is positively OVER!... this according to a source close to the former couple.

The break-up was a pretty mutual decision ... and both parties still "love and respect each other."

The two had been dating since 2007. That's forever by Hollywood standards!

UPDATE: The couple's reps released a joint statement confirming the split -- and saying, "The two remain friends and continue to hold the highest level of love and respect for each other."

Sheen Sues Warner Bros. & Lorre for $100 Million

Charlie Sheen  has just filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. and Chuck Lorre, and he's not only demanding he get paid for the remaining 8 "Two and a Half Men" episodes, he's also suing on behalf of the cast and crew ... and the suit is for $100,000,000 plus punitive damages.

Sheen's lawyer, Marty Singer writes in the lawsuit, "Chuck Lorre, one of the richest men in television who is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, believes himself to be so wealthy and powerful that he can unilaterally decide to take money away from the dedicated cast and crew of the popular television series, 'Two and a Half Men,' in order to serve his own ego and self-interest, and make the star of the Series the scapegoat for Lorre's own conduct."

Singer alleges the cancellation is based on "Warner Bros. capitulating to Lorre's egotistical desire to punish Mr. Sheen ..." Singer believes there was a conspiracy between Lorre and Warner Bros. to blame Charlie for the cancellation.

Singer says, the suit is also filed on behalf of the cast and crew, based on what's called a "private attorney general's statute." Singer alleges the decision to cancel the 8 episodes was made BEFORE Sheen criticized Lorre, because Lorre allegedly wanted out so he could work on his other shows -- and because he hated Sheen. The suit points out Warner Bros. renegotiated Charlie's contract when he was facing felony charges in Aspen -- charges Warner Bros. thought would land Charlie in jail.

Singer claims they fired Charlie when he was sick, and that's a violation of State and federal law.

Lindsay Lohan Late for Court and Decision Put On Hold

Lindsay Lohan is late for court! What a surprise this is! Her driver is rolling through stop signs while paparazzi on bicycles try to get pictures while she jums on the freeway. Apparently the courthouse is alright with her being late although her judge has said in the past, "Watch your step, I'm going to treat you like I treat everyone else". Let's see if this going to prove to be true.

LiLo arrives in a camel fitting long sleeved dress, more conservative than some of her past choices with Chanel shoes and Dior shades today. . "Who are you wearing?" someone yells out, of course she's not going to answer you, idiot.

It's absolutely insane that we care so much about Lindsay Lohan getting to court that FOX News had a sky cam following her. "Lindsay Lohan Court Arrival" is labeled "Breaking News". I suppose it was a slow news day.

So let's get down to business... The sentencing recommendation, even though Judge Keith Schwartz wanted it held confidential will probably end up in having Lohan spend 3 months in jail , but he has given Lindsay more time to mull over his offer.

The judge has sent the case to another judge -- Stephanie Sautner -- Lindsay will be back in court before Judge Schwartz on March 25, and she can plead either guilty or no contest to the grand theft charge. 

If Lindsay doesn't accept the plea, Judge Sautner will hold a preliminary hearing on April 22.  At the same time Judge Sautner will decide if Lindsay violated her probation -- and it's virtually a sure bet the judge will rule Lindsay did indeed violate it.  At that point Lindsay will go to jail as she awaits trial.
Hang in there Lins- We are all cheering for you...or at least watching you.

Video: Kate Winslet Poses Nude in New Lipstick Ad

Seems like stars these days can't seem to keep  there clothes on from Britney to Rihanna and even RiRi's X, Chris Brown got in the act, well... kinda?

In a campaign for new Lancôme lipstick collection L'Absolu Nu, the 35-year-old lies nude against champagne satin sheets, her face an image of poreless perfection, and her assets hidden by a strategically placed wrist and the iconic imprint of the Lancôme rose.

Shot by prominent fashion photographer Mario Testino, the campaign also features the Oscar winner draped in sheets, talking to a special someone on the phone -- all while applying her mother-of-pearl-flecked lipstick to pillow-soft lips.

"I do think that lipstick is the best friend of absolute femininity ... and I also think there's something happening right now in the cosmetic industry, which is that we're seeing the big comeback of a great lipstick. L'Absolu Nu is a soft, delicious stain. It's very, very sexy ... very, very subtle," said the silver-screen star.

Even though Winslet had a public exchange of words with GQ U.K. over a 2003 magazine cover, it seems the actress may have changed her mind about airbrushing in the print industry, having been quoted as saying, "I accept magazine retouch photos all the time."

But, Winslet added, the enjoyment of a beautiful photograph shouldn't eclipse the reality of the situation.

"I just didn't want people to think I was a hypocrite and that I'd suddenly lost 30 pounds or whatever. So I just came out and said, 'Look, I don't look like that.' I'm not mad at the magazine, but I have no intention of looking like that," Winslet told the New York Post at the time.