Arnold Mordkin, the chief deputy district attorney in Pitkin County, CO, tells ET he has taken steps to file paperwork opposing Charlie Sheen and wife Brooke Mueller's wish to have a Colorado court dismiss the protection order provided to Mueller. Mordkin tells us his office typically opposes lifting a protection order in cases of alleged domestic violence. He says in this instance, he’s opposed to lifting sections of the order that prohibit Sheen from possessing a weapon, drinking alcohol or using drugs. A court hearing regarding the motion is set for Monday morning. Read More »

From witnessing the Inauguration of Barack Obama to covering Michael Jackson's memorial service and its aftermath, ET's own Kevin Frazier recalls some of his favorite interviews and most memorable experiences of 2009! In addition to seeing President Obama sworn in, Kevin felt the energy firsthand from such stars as Oprah, Beyonce and U2 who were also present, and he says, "Being there at such an historic moment was one thing, but also the vibe of the city …. I've never been to such a feel-good event ever before. The entire city of Washington D.C. was besieged by people – it was like a love-in." "In this job you cover the good times and you also cover very sad times," says Kevin, recalling when Farrah Fawcett died -- and then hearing the tragic news about Michael Jackson. "That day was so surreal. The ET newsroom was crazy." ... Read More »

Just in to the ET news desk: A motion filed on Wednesday by Charlie Sheen's lawyer Richard Cummins stating that both the actor and his wife, Brooke Mueller, want a judge to dismiss the protection order provided to Mueller. Earlier in the day, Mueller’s lawyer Yale Galanter told us Mueller and Sheen wanted to get back in contact with each other "so they can work on resolving the conflicts in their marriage." Keep checking back here for the latest. Read More »

Rosie O'Donnell, whose split from longtime love Kelli Carpenter recently became public, is dating a new woman. O’Donnell's rep confirms to People magazine that the former talk show host is now dating an artist named Tracy Kachtick-Anders. The two were photographed apparently holding hands in Miami on Tuesday. Read More »

When will Regis Philbin rejoin Kelly Ripa on "LIVE! With Regis and Kelly"? ET knows! Following his successful hip-replacement surgery, Regis will return to “LIVE!” on Monday, January 4. Joining Regis and Kelly for his first week back are guests Amy Adams, Tim Allen, Jenna Elfman, Katharine McPhee, Gabourey Sidibe, Chris Meloni and airline pilot Capt. Chesley B. Sullenberger. Then, later in the month, the show will welcome Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington, Jeff Bridges, Glenn Close and Kiefer Sutherland. Read More »

Denise Richards takes her girls out to play in the park. HTV cameras followed, prompting speculation that she crafted a clever photo opportunity in light of ex-husband Charlie Sheen's Christmas Day arrest. Upset by the accusations, Denise launched a denial via her Twitter account, in which she also added that she would one day "spill my guts about everything." Watch the video for more. Read More »

Although it was reported that Brooke Mueller, the wife of Charlie Sheen, recanted her account of domestic abuse, her attorney tells ET the real story! Her attorney Yale Galanter tells ET that Brooke did not recant the story she told the police on Christmas Day. However, "Brooke did minimize her story, like many wives in a similar situation do, when they realize their husband could go to jail," he adds. He says his client didn't realize Sheen would be arrested after she called 911. He claims that Brooke "soft-pedaled" her story to a female officer hours after the 911 call -- but insists she did not recant. In new details, Galanter says he will file papers (in conjunction with Sheen's attorney, the Associated Press reports) with the Aspen court this morning, asking the judge to allow Brooke and Charlie to resume contact with each other, "so they can work on resolving the ... Read More »

ET goes in depth into the 2001 cocaine arrest and 1996 DUI arrest of Charlie Sheen's wife Brooke Mueller, who accused the actor of domestic abuse related to a Christmas Day 2009 incident. Mueller was arrested in Miami-Dade County, FL, in 2001 for possession of cocaine. Bond was set at $5,000 for that arrest. See Mueller's mug shot above. That charge was later dropped because drug tests conducted on Mueller proved to be negative for cocaine. Mueller was also arrested in 1996 in Palm Beach, FL, at age 19 after allegedly crashing a rental car into a sign and failing a sobriety test. Charges were also dropped in that case. Read More »

Denise Richards launched Twitter posts on Tuesday denying Internet accusations that she arranged a photo op with her and Charlie Sheen's two daughters at a park – and she added that she would one day "spill my guts about everything." "For all the negative nellies out there, I DID not have a f..ing photo op with my kids at a park," the actress said, referring to paparazzi photos of her with daughters Sam and Lola. "When there is drama u get followed more." "I genuinely love to be with my girls and don't have a nanny raising them. They are my #1 priority and always will be," she continued. Read More »