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Charges Dropped Against John Rich

Misdemeanor assault and harassment charges against John Rich, of the country music duo Big & Rich, have been dismissed. Rich was among the witnesses to testify before a judge on Friday that he didn’t punch Jared Ashley at a night club last year, says the Associated Press. Ashley is a former contestant on the reality competition "Nashville Star." Read More »

Bond Increased for Erin Andrews’ Accused Stalker

A judge has upped the bond to $100,000 for Michael Barrett, the man accused of surreptitiously filming ESPN reporter Erin Andrews. Barrett, who was in a Los Angeles court on Friday to face one count of interstate stalking, has posted bond, his attorney tells the Associated Press. He was originally free on a $4,500 bond. Barrett is set to be arraigned on Monday. Read More »

Heidi Klum, Stars React to Oprah News at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

ET was at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City Thursday night, where the stars weighed in on the big news that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will conclude in 2011. Watch the video for reactions from Heidi Klum, Ivana Trump and other stars who attended the sexy fashion show. Will.i.am, who was there to perform with his band The Black Eyed Peas, also told ET how Fergie and Josh Duhamel are doing. Plus, ET was exclusively backstage as the beautiful angels made their way on and off the runway. Tune into the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, when it airs December 1 on CBS. Read More »

Rachael Ray: There Will Only Ever Be One Oprah

Talk-show host and celebrity cook Rachael Ray tells ET her thoughts about the news that Oprah Winfrey's show will come to an end in 2011. Rachael tells ET: "I am going to enjoy every episode between now and 2011. Oprah opened the door for me to move into daytime television and I can’t thank her enough. I look forward to seeing what she does next…there will only ever be one Oprah!" Earlier Friday, Oprah announced the news on her show, saying in part, "Why walk away? Here is the real reason -- I love this show, this show has been my life. And I love it enough to know when it's time to say goodbye." The tearful TV icon then said that the 25-year mark was "the exact right time," before adding that "the countdown to the end of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' starts right now." ... Read More »

The Cyrus Family Speaks Out on Loss of Tour Bus Driver

The Cyrus family is speaking out following the death of a bus driver from Miley Cyrus' tour who passed away this morning after a tour bus crash. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bill “Uncle Bill” Douglas. Members of our tour are like members of our family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family in the midst of this tragedy. He will truly be missed," the Cyrus family said in a statement posted on www.MileyCyrus.com. Earlier today, news broke that Douglas, 53, of Austin, Texas, passed away at the scene after the tour bus he was driving crashed in Virginia Friday morning. The bus was traveling along with three other buses (carrying members of Miley's production crew but not Miley) southbound on Interstate I-85 just south of Petersburg, VA, when it ran off the left side of the road and overturned. Read More »

Joel Madden: Nicole Richie Home from the Hospital

Joel Madden says his girlfriend Nicole Richie is back home following her hospitalization for a reported case of pneumonia. “So I stepped off the plane after a month out of the country, and basically went straight to the hospital for the week,” Madden blogs. “But don't worry, all is well and we are home with no problems.” The Good Charlotte rocker and Richie have two children together. Read More »

Update: Police Are Investigating Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash

Police say they are investigating a crash that occurred Friday morning involving one of Miley Cyrus' tour buses. Police say that the driver of the bus, William G. Douglas, 53, of Austin, Texas, passed away at the scene after the bus crashed in Virginia Friday morning. Marty Zilio, 48, was also injured in the crash. The bus was traveling along with three other buses (carrying members of Miley's production crew but not Miley) southbound on Interstate I-85 just south of Petersburg, VA, when it ran off the left side of the road and overturned, coming to rest on its right side. Police say that the bus passengers were able to exit through the front windshield of the bus. Read More »

HTV: Alexis Arquette on Chaz Bono

Actress Alexis Arquette comments to HTV about Chaz Bono and more. Arquette, who is transgender female, shares her words of support for Chaz, and thoughtfully and patiently answers questions from the assembled paparazzi about life as a transgender person. She tells the photographers that her transgender identity surfaced at a young age, when she lined up in the girls' line. Read More »

One of Miley Cyrus’ Tour Buses Crashes

ET has the latest... One of Miley Cyrus' tour buses has crashed in Virginia. Read on for details. According to WWBT, the bus crashed near Dinwiddie, Virginia earlier this morning, killing one person. The bus was carrying 10 passengers, but Cyrus herself was not on board. Keep checking back here for the latest on this story... Read More »

James Van Der Beek Files for Divorce

ET has learned that former "Dawson's Creek" heartthrob James Van Der Beek has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly six years. Read on for details. In court papers obtained by ET, the actor claims that he and his wife Heather Ann McComb separated in April of this year. They announced the split last June. Van Der Beek cites irreconcilable differences as the reason behind the split. The two have no children together. Read More »