Seriously? OMG! WTF?

FOLK legend Bob Dylan is trying to halt the release of a new film, which he fears falsely implies he was responsible for the suicide of Andy Warhol muse Edie Sedgwick. The singer’s lawyers have written to the Factory Girl’s producers and scriptwriter demanding that all distribution and screenings are stopped until they have seen it. Sedgwick, played by Sienna Miller, 24, was Warhol’s brightest protege until she died of an overdose of barbiturates in 1971. She became acquainted with Dylan while living at Manhattan’s famous Chelsea Hotel. The musician’s lawyer wrote that the film’s original screenplay depicted an alleged relationship between the two, using Dylan’s name and suggested he dumped Sedgwick, leading to her "tragic decline into heroin addiction and eventual suicide". In the film itself, the character is called Billy Quinn and is said to be a composite of Dylan, Doors star Jim Morrison and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger. But lawyer Orin Snyder says critics who have seen screenings say it is unmistakably Dylan, according to the New York Post. He wants the film to be shelved until legal teams have seen it to determine if they think Dylan, who has "deep concerns," has been defamed. "You appear to be labouring under the misunderstanding that merely changing the name of a character or making him a purported fictional composite will immunise you from suit," Mr Snyder wrote. "That is not so. Even though Mr Dylan’s name is not used, the portrayal remains both defamatory and a violation of Mr Dylan’s right of publicity." He added: "Until we are given an opportunity to view the film, we hereby demand that all distribution and screenings . . . immediately be ceased." The Weinstein Company, which is releasing the film in the US on December 29, confirmed the letter’s existence but had no comment.

The Advertiser

This movie just sounds bad. If I were the Weinstein Company, I would just release this movie straight-to-DVD and cut my losses.

Care to guess who’s been cast as Sally Field’s mom on Brothers & Sisters? Here’s a hint: Sunday, Monday, Happy Days, Tuesday, Wednesday, Happy Days, Thursday, Friday, Happy Days, Saturday, what a day, Rockin all week with you. If you guessed Marion Cunningham Ross, you’re right! Although unconfirmed by ABC, sources tell me that Ross has landed the one-episode gig and will show up in February. Her character is described as "tough, obstinate, judgmental, direct and uncompromising." Happy days, indeed!

Ausiello Report (story) and FCHM (photo)

I really wished I watched this show because it has a great cast and Greg Berlanti, but I just have not gotten in to it. And BTW does anyone else think Marion Ross is too young to play her mom? 

 

Terri Clark, Lonestar, Wynonna and Trisha Yearwood are among the artists who will film episodes of Wheel of Fortune in Charleston, S.C., in January. The episodes will air in February. Other participating artists include Steve Azar, Josh Gracin, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, Julie Roberts, Trent Tomlinson and Mark Wills. The stars’ winnings will be donated to their favorite charities. Letter-turner Vanna White is a native of South Carolina. This marks the show’s first visit to the state.

CMT (story) and Wheel of Fortune (photo)

They actually got some good names, I just might check it out!

George Michael’s New Year’s resolution: Make a comeback. A source close to the 43-year-old singer tells PEOPLE that the pop star will embark on his first U.S. tour in 15 years this spring. In recent years, Michael has made more headlines with his run-ins with the law than with his music: In February he was arrested on suspicion of drug possession in London. However, he recently finished a 16-city greatest-hits European tour (dubbed "25 Live") that was sold out and, by all accounts, scandal free. He’s also polishing his image on Dec. 20 by performing a free London concert for nurses.

People 

Any one else want to camp out for tickets with me to see him?

Grammy Award-winning recording artist Nelly Furtado will appear on ABC’s "One Life to Live" on Friday, February 23 (taping on Tuesday, December 12 at the "OLTL" studio in New York City). She will appear as herself and perform "Say It Right" and Grammy-nominated "Promiscuous" from her latest album, "Loose," at Antonio Vega’s (Kamar de los Reyes) club, Capricorn. "The cast and I congratulate Nelly on her Grammy nomination and are thrilled that she will perform her nominated song on ‘One Life to Live,’" says executive producer Frank Valentini. "We are proud to have hosted a tremendously talented group of musicians on our show and always look for opportunities to collaborate with artists from the music industry."

Soapdom 

I love that all these musicians are doing soaps like Clay Aiken and Rhianna!

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