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Report: Patrick Farrow committed suicide

CASTLETON, Vt., June 18 (UPI) -- Actress Mia Farrow's sculptor brother Patrick died this week from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, a Vermont coroner said Wednesday.

"These findings are consistent with evidence found during the investigation," Chief Medical Examiner Steven Shapiro told People magazine. "Mr. Farrow's wife contacted 911 upon discovering her husband unresponsive in their home."

Shapiro added that since Farrow's death was determined to be a suicide, police will not comment further on the case.

Farrow, 66, was discovered dead Monday at the Castleton, Vt., home he shared with his artist wife Susan.

Judge blocks publication of new 'Rye'

NEW YORK, June 18 (UPI) -- A New York judge has delayed the publication of "60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye" while she considers whether it violates J.D. Salinger's copyright.

"60 Years Later," which was written by Swedish author Fredrik Colting under the pen name J.D. California, is about an older version of Holden Caulfield, the protagonist in Salinger's classic novel "Catcher in the Rye."

Salinger, 90, filed a lawsuit against Colting and his publishers to block the new book's publication on the grounds it violates Salinger's copyrighted characters and story.

Colting, however, has argued his book is a parody and is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

The New York Times said Manhattan Federal District Court Judge Deborah A. Batts ruled Wednesday that "60 Years Later" can't be published in the United States for 10 days while she takes a closer look at Salinger's copyright infringement allegations.

"It does seem to me that Holden Caulfield is quite delineated by words, that is a portrait by words," The Times quoted Batts as saying. "It would seem that Holden Caulfield is copyrighted."

However, Batts also said she wanted to examine the case closer to determine whether the new book might fall under the protection of the fair use provision.

"I'll issue a written decision as quickly as I can," she said.

Katie and Billy Joel separate

NEW YORK, June 18 (UPI) -- Billy Joel's publicist said Wednesday the U.S. rock 'n' roll icon and his chef wife, Katie Lee, have split up.

"After nearly five years of marriage Billy Joel and Katie Lee Joel have decided to separate. This decision is a result of much thoughtful consideration. Billy and Katie remain caring friends with admiration and respect for each other," said a joint statement issued to People.com by representatives for both parties.

Katie, 27, is a former host of TV's "Top Chef." She married Joel, 60, in September 2004. He was previously married and divorced two other times.

2 Peas songs top U.S. record chart

LOS ANGELES, June 18 (UPI) -- The Black Eyed Peas's songs "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling" secured the top two spots on the U.S. record chart this week, Billboard.com said Thursday.

Coming in at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 is Keri Hilson's "Knock You Down" featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo, followed by Pitbull's "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" at No. 4 and Lady GaGa's "LoveGame" at No. 5.

Rounding out the top tier are Jeremih's "Birthday Sex" at No. 6, Lady GaGa's "Poker Face" at No. 7, Sean Kingston's "Fire Burning" at No. 8, Shinedown's "Second Chance" at No. 9 and Beyonce's "Halo" at No. 10.