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Charlie Callas dies

LAS VEGAS

Charlie Callas, a versatile comedian and sidekick whose zany faces and antics made him a regular for more than four decades on television, in films and on casino stages, has died in Las Vegas. He was 83. A son, Mark Callas, tells The Associated Press that Callas died Thursday in a hospice.

Callas toured with Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones and had a screen part with Jerry Lewis in “The Big Mouth” in 1967. He also worked with Mel Brooks and was the voice of Elliot in Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon.”

Sheen back in rehab

LOS ANGELES

Charlie Sheen was back in rehab Friday, and production of his hit CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men” was on hold, one day after a 911 caller said the actor was intoxicated and in pain.

Sheen, 45, was taken to a Los Angeles area hospital and was there until around midnight Thursday, said his publicist, Stan Rosenfield, who cited the actor’s history of hernia problems.

Rosenfield said Friday that Sheen was in rehab, but he did not say why.

Sixteen of the show’s 24-episode order have been taped, with 14 aired so far.

SAG Award presenters

LOS ANGELES

The Screen Actors Guild Awards just got even more star-studded. Executive Producer Jeff Margolis says Amy Adams, Annette Bening, Helena Bonham Carter, Jesse Eisenberg, Colin Firth, Andrew Garfield, Armie Hammer, Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Geoffrey Rush, Justin Timberlake and Mark Wahlberg will introduce their nominated films at Sunday’s ceremony.

They’ll join previously announced presenters Alec Baldwin, Jason Bateman, Jeff Bridges, Rosario Dawson, Josh Duhamel, Jon Hamm, Angie Harmon, Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria, Cory Monteith, Amy Poehler, Jeremy Renner, Hilary Swank, Sofia Vergara, Betty White and Robin Wright, among others.

The 17th annual SAG Awards will be presented Sunday at the Shrine Exhibition Center and broadcast live on TBS and TNT.

Cattrall is undeterred

NEW YORK

Despite a barrage of bad reviews and pair of Razzie nominations, “Sex and the City” star Kim Cattrall is hopeful for another installment in the TV and film franchise. The 54-year-old actress says she believes the fan following still is strong.

Associated Press