Robin Williams divorcing
Robin Williams divorcing
SAN FRANCISCO — After nearly 19 years of marriage, Robin Williams and his wife are getting divorced.
Marsha Garces Williams filed a petition for dissolution of marriage March 21 in San Francisco Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences.
The two met when Garces Williams worked as a nanny for Williams’ son Zachary, whom he had with his previous wife, Valerie Valardi. Robin and Garces Williams also have two children together, Zelda and Cody.
Williams, 56, won an Academy Award for his role in the film “Good Will Hunting.” He also starred in the 1980s sitcom “Mork Mindy,” and has acted in a number of movies including “Dead Poets Society” and “Patch Adams.”
‘Today’ concerts set
NEW YORK — Paula Abdul and Miley Cyrus are among the stars who will headline the “Today” show’s 13th annual concert series. Abdul will kick off the series on the plaza outside the “Today” studio April 25, NBC announced.
Cyrus is set to perform July 25.
Other headliners include Ashlee Simpson, Rascal Flatts, Natasha Bedingfield, Neil Diamond, Mary J. Blige, Alanis Morissette, the B-52s, Donna Summer, Chris Brown, Kenny Chesney, Rihanna and Coldplay. Sheryl Crow will take the stage Aug. 1.
Rapper faces prison
ATLANTA — Rapper T.I. was expected to plead guilty Thursday to federal weapons charges and will face prison time, according to two people familiar with his case.
The 27-year-old singer, whose real name is Clifford Harris, was expected to be sentenced to 1,500 hours of community service talking to youth groups around the country, followed by about 12 months in prison, according to two people familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Harris is one of Atlantic Records’ most successful artists. His sixth album, “T.I. vs. T.I.P.,” was released July 3, debuting at No. 1. He appeared in the 2007 film “American Gangster,” which starred Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.
His prison time could be increased or reduced, depending on his fulfillment of the terms of the deal and good behavior, the two people familiar with the negotiations said. His talks to youth groups are supposed to be about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs.
Sambora arrested
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora has been arrested for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol.
The 48-year-old guitarist was arrested just before 11 p.m. Tuesday after an officer noticed his black Hummer weaving in traffic lanes, said Laguna Beach police Sgt. Jason Kravetz.
Sambora was given field sobriety tests and arrested without incident. He was booked at the Laguna Beach jail and released at 4 a.m., Kravetz said Wednesday.
A woman and two girls were passengers in the car, said Kravetz, who declined to release their names.
Sambora was given notice to appear in court May 7 on one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence, Kravetz said.
Sambora is a founding member of Bon Jovi. The band’s last album, “Lost Highway,” was released in 2007.
Today’s birthdays
Country musician Charlie McCoy is 67. Movie director Mike Newell is 66. Actress Conchata Ferrell is 65. Actor Ken Howard is 64. Actress Dianne Wiest is 60. Country singer Reba McEntire is 53. Olympic gold-medal gymnast Bart Conner is 50. Actress Tracey Needham is 41. Movie director Brett Ratner is 39. Country singer Rodney Atkins is 39. Actor Vince Vaughn is 38. Rapper Mr. Cheeks (Lost Boyz) is 37. Rock musician Dave Keuning is 32. Actress Julia Stiles is 27.
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