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Katt Williams free on bail

ATLANTA, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Comedian Katt Williams has been released on bail following his arrest on burglary and trespassing charges, an official at a Georgia jail confirmed.

E! News reported Williams, 36, was released Monday from the Coweta County Jail on $41,150 bond. He is accused of breaking into a guesthouse on the Newnan estate where he was staying Sunday and stealing $3,555 in cash and rare coins.

As Williams was leaving the jail, he described the incident as "a misunderstanding between me and two stupid detectives," E! News said.

Williams has starred in his own stand-up special on HBO and has served as host of the BET awards. He also appeared in the movies "Friday After Next," "Norbit" and "First Sunday."

Despite his successful career, he has experienced some personal and legal troubles, and was hospitalized last year for a psychiatric evaluation.

The comedian was previously arrested on gun charges in 2006 and placed on probation for three years.

Firearms charges brought against him for a subsequent 2008 arrest were dropped.

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Pam Grier lands 'Smallville' role

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. actress Pam Grier has signed on to play evil Agent Amanda Waller on TV's "Smallville," sources told TVGuide.com.

Grier, 60, was most recently a cast member on the Showtime series "The L Word."

Her film credits include "Jackie Brown," "Escape from L.A.," "Foxy Brown," "Fort Apache the Bronx" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes."

TVGuide.com said the actress is expected to appear in multiple episodes of "Smallville," starting in January.

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Tiffani Thiessen pregnant with first child

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. television star Tiffani Thiessen is pregnant with her first child, sources told Usmagazine.com.

The 35-year-old actress is best known for her roles on TV's "Saved by the Bell," "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "White Collar."

She married artist and actor Brady Smith in 2005.

Usmagazine.com said their first baby is expected to be born next May. The report did not say if it is known whether the child is a boy or a girl.

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Taylor Swift to open CMA show

NASHVILLE, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Taylor Swift has signed on to deliver the opening performance at the 43rd annual CMA Awards presentation in Nashville, ABC announced Monday.

She is also expected to give a second, acoustic performance later in Wednesday's show at the Sommet Center. It is to be broadcast live on ABC with Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood serving as hosts for the event. They will perform on the show, as well, the network said.

The lineup of performers for the night includes Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Kid Rock and Jamey Johnson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band.