Actor Shelley Malil gets life in prison
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- A San Diego judge sentenced actor Shelley Malil to life in prison for stabbing his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe more than 20 times, officials said.
Malil, 45, is best known for his work in the big-screen comedy "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."
He was convicted in September of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. He will be eligible for parole in 12 years, E! News said.
"I want to do whatever I need to do to make sure I make right from the wrong that I did," E! quoted Malil as saying in court Thursday.
'Empire,' 'Dexter' casts up for SAG Award
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- The stars of "Boardwalk Empire," "The Closer" and "Dexter" have been nominated for Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series.
The shows will compete against "The Good Wife" and "Man Men" for the honor, it was announced Thursday.
In the running for the Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series are the casts of "30 Rock," "Glee," "Hot in Cleveland," "Modern Family" and "The Office."
The nominees for Best Actor in a Drama Series are Steve Buscemi for "Boardwalk Empire," Bryan Cranston for "Breaking Bad," Michael C. Hall for "Dexter," Jon Hamm for "Mad Men" and Hugh Laurie for "House."
Vying for the Best Actress in a Drama Series prize are Glenn Close for "Damages," Mariska Hargitay for "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," Julianna Margulies for "The Good Wife," Elisabeth Moss for "Mad Men" and Kyra Sedgwick for "The Closer."
In the running for Best Actor in a Comedy Series are Alec Baldwin for "30 Rock," Ty Burrell for "Modern Family," Steve Carell for "The Office," Chris Colfer for "Glee" and Ed O'Neill for "Modern Family."
The contenders for Best Actress in a Comedy Series are Edie Falco for "Nurse Jackie," Tina Fey for "30 Rock," Jane Lynch for "Glee," Sofia Vergara for "Modern Family" and Betty White for "Hot in Cleveland."
The SAG Awards ceremony is to be simulcast live on Jan. 30 on TNT and TBS from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.
De Niro makes first 'Late Show' appearance
NEW YORK, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Screen icon Robert De Niro, known as a man of few words, has made his first appearance on "Late Show with David Letterman" in New York.
CBS said De Niro and his "Little Fockers" co-star Dustin Hoffman taped an interview this week for the chat show to be broadcast Friday.
"We've been on the air for 30 years. Right now, we're on CBS. We used to be on NBC. I live in your neighborhood, literally, your neighborhood. We're neighbors, and this is your first time -- what have I done?" Letterman teased De Niro, star of "Raging Bull" and "Taxi Driver."
"Oh, God, I don't know," De Niro replied. "I just -- well, whatever. Dustin, he'll explain to you."
"All right, Dustin, what's the story?" Letterman asked with a laugh.
"If you ask me the questions that you have designated for Bob," Hoffman replied, "I can maybe answer for him."
"You know," Letterman said, "this is not a legal proceeding."
"I am 'the De Niro Whisperer,'" Hoffman quipped as De Niro smiled.
Stars line up for genealogy series
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw and Steve Buscemi have signed on to appear on the second season of the U.S. reality series "Who Do You Think You Are?" NBC said.
Also lined up to appear on the genealogy show are Rosie O'Donnell, Kim Cattrall, Lionel Richie, Vanessa Williams and Ashley Judd, the network announced Thursday.
Season 2 is to premiere Feb. 4.
"Who Do You Think You Are?" is an adaptation of the British television documentary series in which celebrities learn about their family trees, NBC said in a synopsis.
"I've been a fan of the U.K. version of 'Who Do You Think You Are?' for a long time, so it's very rewarding that the U.S. version is back with more compelling stories this season that are illuminating, touching and aspirational," executive producer Lisa Kudrow said in a statement Thursday. "This is such a unique show for network television and we're all thrilled that the American audience has embraced it."
