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'Avatar' wins big at Golden Globes

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- "The Hangover," "Avatar," "Glee" and "Mad Men" won the top honors at the Golden Globes Awards ceremony in Los Angeles Sunday night.

"The Hangover" won in the best comedy or musical film category and "Avatar" in the best drama film category.

James Cameron also took home the prize for best director for his work on "Avatar."

Meryl Streep earned the title of best actress in a comedy or musical film for "Julie & Julia," Sandra Bullock garnered the globe for best actress in a drama film for "The Blind Side," Jeff Bridges was named best actor in a drama film for his performance in "Crazy Heart" and Robert Downey Jr. picked up the statuette for best actor in a comedy or musical film for "Sherlock Holmes."

Mo'Nique and Christoph Waltz earned honors for their supporting roles in "Precious" and "Inglourious Basterds," respectively.

"Glee" won the award for best comedy TV series and "Mad Men" was named best drama series.

Toni Collette picked up the trophy for best actress in a TV comedy series for "The United States of Tara," Alec Baldwin earned the title of best actor in a comedy series for "30 Rock," Michael C. Hall won the Globe for best actor in a drama series for "Dexter" and Julianna Margulies won the award for best actress in a drama series for "The Good Wife."

Wyclef Jean calls allegations baseless

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Haitian-born musician Wyclef Jean is denouncing allegations his charitable foundation may be mishandling donations.

The Miami Herald cited unnamed watchdogs as voicing concerns about the accounting practices of Jean's Yele Haiti Foundation, which reportedly collected $2 million shortly after last week's earthquake in Haiti.

The newspaper said an independent audit provided by the former Fugees singer's organization indicated it was managed closely with Jean's businesses.

Critics reportedly also have asked whether enough of the proceeds from Jean's past fund-raisers had gone to Haitian causes, the Herald said.

Jean is slated to serve as co-host of a telethon Friday to benefit the earthquake victims.

"My commitment to Haiti is a unique and everlasting bond," Jean said in a statement on his blog. "I formalized that commitment when I formed my first foundation, in 1994. From that day forward, I have spent tireless hours working on behalf of my homeland on development issues as well as human and immigrant rights ... It is impossible for me to even comprehend the recent attacks on my character and the integrity of my foundation, Yele Haiti. The fact that these attacks come as we are mobilized to meet the greatest human tragedy in the history of Haiti only serves to perplex me even further."

Jean said he first learned of these "baseless attacks" when he left Haiti late last Friday where he had been since 12 hours after the earthquake.

"Let me be clear: I denounce any allegation that I have ever profited personally through my work with Yele Haiti," Jean said. "These baseless attacks are simply not true. In fact, I have, time and again, committed significant amounts of my own money to support the work of Yele Haiti and other organizations in support of our efforts over the years. ... I will continue to commit my focus to what is most important right now: Haiti."

Reitman to direct third 'Ghostbusters'

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Film director Ivan Reitman has confirmed he will direct a third movie in Hollywood's "Ghostbusters" franchise.

Reitman directed 1984's "Ghostbusters" and 1989's "Ghostbusters II." Both supernatural comedies starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson and Sigourney Weaver.

The Hollywood Reporter said Reitman has been working as a producer with Sony's Columbia Pictures in developing a script by Lee Eisneberg and Gene Stupnitsky for a third "Ghostbusters" flick.

Reitman recently confirmed he will direct the project, as well, the entertainment industry trade newspaper said.

"I hope to start shooting it this next year," Reitman told MTV last week.

The report did not say whether the stars from the first two installments are expected to return for the third adventure.

Stars line up for Grammy appearances

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and Ringo Starr are to be presenters at the upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, organizers said.

Also slated to be presenters at the Jan. 31 event are Kristen Bell, Jeff Bridges, Josh Duhamel, Norah Jones, Ke$ha, LL COOL J, Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana.

The 52nd annual Grammy Awards show is to be broadcast live from the Staples Center on the CBS Television Network.

As previously announced, the artists who created all five Album of the Year nominees are set to perform. They are Beyonce, the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, the Dave Matthews Band and Taylor Swift.

Other previously announced performers and nominees are Bon Jovi, Green Day, Lady Antebellum, Maxwell, Pink and the Zac Brown Band.

Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon, CBS said.