McPhee weds producer

McPhee weds producer

LOS ANGELES — Former “American Idol” contestant Katharine McPhee has wed producer Nick Cokas. he pair married Saturday in Beverly Hills, McPhee’s representative, Justin Gray Stone, told People magazine.

McPhee, 23, and Cokas, 42, met in 2005. Their relationship blossomed when McPhee auditioned for “American Idol” later that year, according to People. They got engaged last year.

Fellow season-five “American Idol” contestants Kellie Pickler and Mandisa were among the 305 wedding guests. McPhee lost the “Idol” sing-off to Taylor Hicks.

Robber sentenced

HONOLULU — A man charged with a string of home invasion robberies in 2005, including the holdup of “Lost” star Josh Holloway, has reached a plea agreement that will put him behind bars for 30 years.

Ruben Royce, 23, pleaded guilty Friday to 34 offenses, including kidnapping, first-degree robbery, burglary and auto theft, stemming from four home invasion robberies. He agreed to a 30-year prison term when he is sentenced April 29. Royce broke into the Holloways’ home in the early-morning hours through window louvers. He threatened the Holloways, took their wallets, including their credit cards, and drove off in their Mercedes-Benz, Arrisgado said.

Marshall said Royce did not know Holloway was a TV star until after the robbery. Holloway plays “Sawyer” on the ABC castaway drama, which is filmed on Oahu.

Today’s Birthdays

Movie director George A. Romero is 68. Rock musician John Steel (The Animals) is 67. Singer Florence LaRue (The Fifth Dimension) is 64. Former Vice President Dan Quayle is 61. Rock singer Alice Cooper is 60. Rock musician Henry Bogdan is 47. Country singer Clint Black is 46. Country musician Dave Buchanan (Yankee Grey) is 42. Rock musician Rick Burch (Jimmy Eat World) is 33. Singer Natalie Imbruglia is 33. Rock singer Gavin DeGraw is 31. Olympic gold medal gymnast-turned-singer Carly Patterson is 20.