Sugar Bits - New Contract Presented to Striking Writers

PopSugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:33:41 -0800

The studios offered the striking writers a new contract that promises increased earnings when work is viewed online. The writers took the "New Economic Partnership" contract to mull over until talks resume on Tuesday. It sounds like they are at least taking steps in a more fair direction, right? - BuzzSugar
Drea de Matteo and boyfriend Shooter Jennings welcomed a baby girl named Alabama Gypsy Rose on Wednesday, adding a country twist to the wacky celebrity baby name trend. Congrats to the family! - E! News
More on the strike: Conan O'Brien is personally paying all of his nonwriting staff their salaries as the strike continues, following in the footsteps of David Letterman. Conan is definitely feeling the holiday spirit. - Variety
Rodney King was shot in the face and arm yesterday, but his wounds are not life-threatening. Thank goodness he's okay - the man has been through enough already. - TMZ
In response to the lawsuit filed by her ex-husband, the billionaire Ron Perelman, Ellen Barkin is calling his actions "frivolous" and a "cynical abuse of the legal system." At this point they must just enjoy calling each other out in the press. - People
Akon has been charged with assault stemming from the June incident in which he threw a 15-year-old boy from the stage into the crowd. Akon really gets himself into trouble with teenagers. - TMZ

Sugar Bits - Spidey #1 Again!

PopSugar — Mon, 14 May 2007 09:32:36 -0700

Spider-Man 3 was #1 for the second week in a row, bringing in $69 million. It'll be interesting to see if Shrek can knock it off its pedestal next weekend! - BuzzSugar
Candy Spelling has written an open letter to Paris telling her to grow up and face the consequences of her actions. Somehow we doubt that will do much good. - TMZ
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Vanessa welcomed a baby girl this weekend in NYC. Congrats to the happy family. - People
Rumor has it Sopranos Drea de Matteo and her boyfriend Shooter Jennings are expecting their first child. If so, congratulations! - Page Six
When asked about how she feels about Britney and Paris, Pink says, "They just get stupider and stupider. But I guess ignorance is bliss." Is she gearing up to release Stupid Girls Part 2? - The Scoop