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‘Heroes’ actor arrested

LOS ANGELES — “Heroes” TV actor Adrian Pasdar has been arrested for reportedly driving drunk and veering across lanes on a West Los Angeles freeway. A California Highway Patrol report says Pasdar was pulled over shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday after officers saw his Ford F-150 truck doing 94 mph and straddling two lanes on Interstate 405.

The 44-year-old actor was booked for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol. Pasdar plays Nathan Petrelli on NBC’s “Heroes.” He’s married to Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines.

Springsteen will stay

CLEVELAND — A Bruce Springsteen exhibit is sticking around for an encore at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Cleveland museum announced this week that its exhibit on The Boss will remain there for the rest of 2010. The collection of Springsteen artifacts, handwritten lyrics and guitars had been scheduled to close this spring.

Conan, NBC reach deal

NEW YORK — NBC says it has a deal with Conan O’Brien to produce a possible series, only days after his rancorous exit as host of the network’s “Tonight Show.” NBC is picking up a pilot from O’Brien’s production company, Conaco. The drama, as yet untitled, focuses on a Supreme Court justice who leaves the bench to start his own practice. Casting has yet to be announced for the pilot, which is bucking for a series slot on NBC’s fall schedule.

Today’s birthdays

Actor Alan Alda is 74. Actress Barbi Benton is 60. Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan is 42. Singer Joey Fatone is 33. Singer Nick Carter is 30. Actor Elijah Wood is 29.