Locklear seeks divorce from rocker Sambora

Locklear seeks divorcefrom rocker Sambora
LOS ANGELES -- After 11 years of marriage, actress Heather Locklear has filed for divorce from rocker Richie Sambora, her publicist said Thursday. "This is a private matter and there will be no further comment at this time," CeCe Yorke said in a statement. Locklear, 44, first gained fame in 1981 as sexy Sammy Jo Dean Carrington on the TV series "Dynasty." In the 1990s, she took on the role of cold-hearted Amanda Woodward on TV's "Melrose Place" and played mayoral love interest Caitlin Moore on "Spin City." Sambora, 45, is a founding member and lead guitarist for the rock band Bon Jovi. He has also released two solo albums. Locklear and Sambora were married in 1994. Their daughter, Ava Elizabeth, is 8. Locklear was previously married to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee.
Tribute to Millerto feature readings
NEW YORK -- Eli Wallach, Marian Seldes and Frances Sternhagen will be among the readers next week at a tribute to Arthur Miller, whose collected works are being published by the Library of America. The readings are to take place Friday, the first anniversary of Miller's death, at St. Bartholomew's Church in midtown Manhattan. The event, for which admission is free, is sponsored by TIPA (Toward International Peace Through the Arts), a nonprofit organization. Miller's sister, Joan Copeland, will also appear at the reading. Miller, one of the world's most celebrated playwrights, is best known for his classic "Death of a Salesman." He died last year at age 89.
Court date set for director netted in solicitation sting
LOS ANGELES -- "James Bond" director Lee Tamahori was ordered to appear in court Feb. 24 after his arrest for approaching an undercover police officer and offering to perform a sex act for money, authorities said Thursday. Tamahori's directing credits include Pierce Brosnan's 2002 James Bond film "Die Another Day" and last year's "xXx: State of the Union," starring Ice Cube and Samuel L. Jackson. City attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan said the director was dressed in a black wig and off-the-shoulder dress when he approached an undercover police officer in Hollywood on Jan. 8 and offered to perform sex for money. He was arrested for investigation of soliciting an act of prostitution and loitering with the intent to commit prostitution, both misdemeanors. His attorney, Mark Geragos, did not immediately return a call for comment Thursday. Mateljan said police were running a prostitution sting when Tamahori, 55, approached the officer, who was sitting in a car. The director was originally scheduled for arraignment Thursday, but it was postponed until Feb. 24. Tamahori is free on $2,000 bail. He could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted.
Today's birthdays
Feminist author Betty Friedan is 85. Actor William Phipps is 84. Actor Conrad Bain is 83. Actor Gary Conway is 70. Movie director George A. Romero is 66. Rock musician John Steel (The Animals) is 65. Singer Florence LaRue (The Fifth Dimension) is 62. Comedian David Brenner is 61. Former Vice President Dan Quayle is 59. Rock singer Alice Cooper is 58. Actor Michael Beck is 57. Actress Lisa Eichhorn is 54. Rock singer Tim Booth is 46. Rock musician Henry Bogdan (Helmet) is 45. Country singer Clint Black is 44. Country musician Dave Buchanan (Yankee Grey) is 40. Actress Gabrielle Anwar is 36. Singer David Garza is 35. Actor Michael Goorjian is 35. Rock musician Rick Burch (Jimmy Eat World) is 31. Singer Natalie Imbruglia is 31. Rapper Cam'ron is 30. Rock singer Gavin DeGraw is 29.