Thornton's daughter charged in baby death
OCOEE, Fla., June 1 (UPI) -- The daughter from whom actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton says he has long been estranged was arrested in Florida in connection with a baby's death.
Officer Lee Stevens of the Ocoee police department told CNN Amanda Brumfield, 29, was arrested last Friday on child neglect charges after the infant she was watching fell and subsequently died.
The news outlet said no other details were immediately available.
Thornton's publicist, Arnold Robinson, said the actor "has had no contact with (his daughter) for quite some time."
"When informed about this situation, (Thornton) commented that, 'Anytime a baby's life is lost is an unimaginable tragedy and my heart goes out to the baby's family and loved ones,'" Robinson told CNN in a written statement.
Thornton, 53, has been married and divorced five times and is the father of four children. He is best known for his Oscar-winning film "Sling Blade," which he starred in, wrote and directed.
Boyle admitted to clinic for exhaustion
LONDON, June 1 (UPI) -- "Britain's Got Talent" runner-up Susan Boyle has been admitted to a clinic and is being treated for exhaustion.
Boyle, 48, is a Scottish singer who became famous overnight when a clip of her first appearance on "Talent" became an Internet sensation seen by millions.
In recent weeks, however, media reports suggested she has been cracking under the strain of her sudden fame, yelling and cursing at paparazzi, and frequently weeping.
The Times of London said Boyle was admitted to the Priory clinic in London Sunday night, a day after coming in second to the dance group Diversity on the TV talent competition.
She reportedly was so upset by the loss she threw water on a studio floor manager and yelled, "I hate this show" backstage.
"Police were called at approximately 6 p.m. to a Central London hotel to doctors assessing a woman under the Mental Health Act," a Scotland Yard representative told The Times. "Police and ambulance attended. The woman was taken voluntarily by ambulance to a clinic. At the request of doctors, police accompanied the ambulance."
TalkbackThames, the television production company that produced the show, said in a statement issued to The Times: "Following Saturday night's show, Susan is exhausted and emotionally drained. She has been seen by her private (doctor) who supports her decision to take a few days out for rest and recovery. We offer her our ongoing support and wish her a speedy recovery."
'Twilight' wins 5 MTV Movie Awards
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 1 (UPI) -- The vampire movie "Twilight" earned five golden popcorn prizes at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards ceremony in Universal City, Calif., Sunday night.
The blockbuster took the prizes for best movie, best kiss, best fight, breakthrough performance male for star Robert Pattinson and best female performance for his leading lady Kristen Stewart.
"High School Musical 3: Senior Year" earned Ashley Tisdale the golden popcorn for breakthrough performance female, while her co-star Zac Efron picked up the trophy for best male performance.
The late Heath Ledger won the award for best villain for his portrayal of the Joker in "The Dark Knight;" Jim Carrey picked up the prize for best comedic performance for his work in "Yes Man;" and Miley Cyrus earned her first golden popcorn statue for best song from a movie for "The Climb," which appeared in "Hannah Montana: The Movie."
Amy Poehler won the best "WTF moment" honor for a jaw-dropping scene in which her low-rent character urinates in a sink in "Baby Mama."
Other highlights of the show included Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker's performance of Justin Timberlake's comic track "Dick in a Box," and Eminem storming out of the event after a scantily clad Sacha Baron Cohen -- appearing as his outrageous alter-ego Bruno -- dangled from a wire and fell face-down into the rapper's lap.
Kimora Lee Simmons gives birth to son
LOS ANGELES, June 1 (UPI) -- Kimora Lee Simmons' publicist says the model and reality show star has given birth to a son in Los Angeles.
The child was born Saturday and is the first for Simmons -- the ex-wife of hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons -- and her current beau, film actor Djimon Hounsou.
The newborn's name had not yet been publicly announced.
"Kimora and Djimon are the proud parents of a new baby boy. Both mother and child are doing great," Simmons' representative told TV's "Access Hollywood."
Simmons also has two daughters with her ex-husband.
