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Saturday, June 09, 2007
Paris Hilton Loses Get Out Of Jail Free Card
A sheriff's car picked up a crying Paris Hilton at her Hollywood home on Friday and took her to court for a hearing on whether she should return to jail or not. It turns out she was ordered back to jail to serve out the remainder of her sentence. Hilton reportedly left the courtroom in tears, screaming, "Mom, Mom, Mom."
Hours after Paris Hilton was sent home under house arrest Thursday, after using her get out of jail free Monopoly card, the judge who put her in jail ordered her into court to determine whether she should be put back behind bars.
Superior Court Judge Michael T. Sauer issued his order after the city attorney filed a petition late Thursday afternoon questioning if Sheriff Lee Baca should be held in contempt of court for releasing Hilton Thursday morning.
The celebrity inmate was sent home from the L.A. County jail's Lynwood lockup shortly after 2 a.m. for an unspecified medical condition in a stunning reduction to her original 45-day sentence.
She was ordered to finish her 45-day sentence under house arrest, meaning she could not leave her four-bedroom, three-bath home in the Hollywood Hills until next month.
The release had triggered protests from jail inmates, who claimed that Hilton is given special treatment because of her affluent background.
"The women inside the jail are seething. They say if you're a rich white girl you et special treatment," the Sun quoted a source, as saying.
"There are girls in here with cancer, TB, and with MRSA. They aren't allowed to go home and are treated by prison medical staff. The prisoners think if you're rich and pretend you're sick you can get away with murder," the source added
The 'Simple Life' star was on a suicide watch at the Century Regional Detention Facility.
Hilton may still get to serve half the jail term if she is in the best of behavior.
Her lawyers will file an appeal against the sentence next week.
Sorry Didn't Cut It For Washington Of Grey's Anatomy
One Hollywood actor won't be returning to his regular gig in the fall. The powers that be at Disney's ABC decided not to renew Grey's Anatomy cast member Isaiah Washington's contract option for next season.
In a statement, Washington said he's "mad as hell" and "not going to take it anymore," but did not elaborate. Grey's Anatomy has regularly been a top 10 show in the ratings since debuting in 2005.
Washington had been under fire for using an anti-gay slur five months ago backstage at the Golden Globe Awards. He also denied he used the slur previously against cast mate T.R. Knight.
Washington was criticized by gay rights groups as well as fellow cast member Katherine Heigl, who denounced Washington publicly. Heigl stars this month in Knocked Up, a Universal Pictures production.
Following the fallout, Washington met with gay advocacy organizations and filmed a public service announcement emphasizing the power of words to hurt or heal. In case you missed it, the season finale of Grey's Anatomy put the fate of Washington's character, Burke, in question.
Washington's spokesman says the actor will spend the summer working and doing charity work.
With his final show in the can, Bob Barker is officially retired.
The 83-year-old daytime icon filmed his last episode of "The Price Is Right" on Wednesday, ending his 35-year tenure on the CBS show and 50 years on television.
"I thank you, thank you, thank you for inviting me into your home for more than 50 years. I'm truly grateful, and I hope that all of you have enjoyed your visit to 'The Price Is Right,'" Barker told the studio audience after the cameras stopped rolling.
The episode is scheduled to air twice June 15: once at its usual time and again that evening. Reruns of Barker-hosted shows will play until the new season premieres in the fall. Among the reported candidates to replace Barker are Todd Newton of the E! network, Mark Steines of "Entertainment Tonight," George Hamilton and John O'Hurley.
Barker ended his record tenure by blowing kisses and working in the same low-key, genial fashion that made him one of daytime TV's biggest stars. He closed the show with his usual, "Help control the pet population, have your pets spayed or neutered. Goodbye everybody."
Later, Barker was humble when asked what qualities have made him an American favorite for half a century.
"Hosts of shows are like pie," he said during a post-show press conference. "Some people like lemon, some like cherry, some like apple, and fortunately a lot of them like the Barker kind."
He said the key to his success is listening.
"When I talk with someone, I listen. And I think if you do, you're going to find little nuggets of gold to go with."
Barker answered questions from the audience during commercial breaks in the taping. "Someone asked, will I spend my mornings watching `The Price Is Right'? In as few words as possible, no," he quipped. He quickly conceded, however, that curiosity might get the better of him.
He said the only souvenir he planned to take with him from the "Price" studio was the sign from his dressing room door. "The guys put up a sign that (says) WGMC, world's greatest master of ceremonies."
Barker began his national television career in 1956 as the host of "Truth or Consequences." He first appeared on "The Price Is Right" on Sept. 4, 1972, and has been the face of the show ever since.
For 35 years, he has played the same games with contestants and filmed from the same spot Studio 33, aka the Bob Barker Studio at CBS Television City.
"The only thing that's changed on `The Price Is Right' is the color of my hair," Barker said during a CBS prime-time tribute show that aired last month.
Barker has influenced the show's prizes over the years, said longtime producer Roger Dobkowitz.
"Because he's a vegetarian, we respect his wishes and we don't advertise meat products on the show," he said. At Barker's request, they also stopped giving away fur coats.
The silver-haired host's long reign has also inspired fan traditions. Most female contestants and even some men kiss him on the cheek. Members of the military wear their uniforms. College students wear their university sweat shirts and groups of fans come in matching custom-made T-shirts.
As the legendary host counted down his last days on the air, fans from around the country made pilgrimages to Los Angeles to see him. Dozens camped out overnight near CBS studios for a chance to say goodbye during Barker's final week of shows.
Barker's long tenure was checkered by lawsuits brought by past "Barker's Beauties," the gown-wearing hostesses who present prizes such as microwaves, pinball machines and brand-new cars. Some sued him for sexual harassment and wrongful termination over the years. Most received out-of-court financial settlements.
Barker said he has no regrets yet about retiring: "Isn't that strange? I expected to have second thoughts."
He plans to fill his free time with travel, exercise and working with his animal charity, the DJ&T Foundation, named for his late wife, Dorothy Jo, and mother, Matilda ("Everybody called her Tilly," he said).
A sheriff's car picked up a crying Paris Hilton at her Hollywood home on Friday and took her to court for a hearing on whether she should return to jail or not. It turns out she was ordered back to jail to serve out the remainder of her sentence. Hilton reportedly left the courtroom in tears, screaming, "Mom, Mom, Mom." 
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