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Downey Jr. calms boy on set of new movie

SUNDERLAND, Mass.

Robert Downey Jr. may not be a real superhero, but he sure acted like one for a little Massachusetts boy.

Heather Denno took her 11/2-year-old son Jaxson to watch filming for the movie “The Judge,” starring Downey, in her hometown of Sunderland this week.

Downey, star of the “Iron Man” movies, spotted the little boy and went over to say hello.

Heather Denno told Jaxson that Downey was “Iron Man.”

Confused because of the lack of the trademark metallic red-and-gold suit, Jaxson burst into tears.

Downey put a comforting hand on the boy and calmed him.

Heather Denno tells The Boston Globe that Downey was “sweet and nurturing,” and she could tell he’s a dad.

Billy Ray Cyrus, wife getting a divorce

LOS ANGELES

Billy Ray Cyrus’ wife has filed for divorce from the country singer after 19 years of marriage.

Court records show Tish Finley Cyrus filed Thursday in LA, citing irreconcilable differences.

She’s seeking custody of their 13-year-old son and spousal support.

It’s the couple’s second divorce attempt.

Billy Ray Cyrus filed for divorce in 2010 but withdrew his petition.

The two wed in December 1993 and have three children together, including actress-musician Miley Cyrus.

Billy Ray Cyrus rose to fame in 1992 with his song “Achy Breaky Heart.”

Actress Johansson sues over French book

PARIS

Actress Scarlett Johansson is suing a French publishing house over a novel that uses her name and image and explores the challenges of being beautiful.

The JC Lattes publishing house said Friday that a lawsuit was filed last week about Gregoire Delacourt’s book “The First Thing We Look At.”

JC Lattes spokeswoman Emmanuelle Allibert says the publishing house’s lawyers are preparing to respond to the court.

Allibert says the book is entirely fiction and is about a character who looks like Johansson, not Johansson herself.

Vindicator wire services