Report: Johnny Lewis dismembered cat
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Actor Johnny Lewis had a history of violent behavior and substance abuse before he allegedly beat to death his elderly landlady, The Hollywood Reporter said.
The "Sons of Anarchy" and "The O.C." star was found dead Wednesday in the driveway of a Los Angeles home he had been renting. Police said they believe Lewis was high on drugs when he dismembered his 81-year-old landlady's cat before killing the woman, then attacked two bystanders before jumping or falling to his death.
TMZ said singer Katy Perry's ex-boyfriend previously served time in jail for multiple assaults and breaking into a home. Lewis, 28, also was court-ordered to complete a stint in rehab.
He was released from jail Sept. 21.
"Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter took to Twitter Thursday to confirm how troubled the actor had been in the past.
"wish i could say that i was shocked by the events last night, but i was not," Sutter tweeted. "i am deeply sorry that an innocent life had to be thrown into his destructive path."
Publicist: Cruise and Diaz not dating
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Tom Cruise's publicist says the Hollywood actor is not dating his two-time co-star Cameron Diaz, despite a tabloid report that said he is.
Life & Style magazine said the two began dating after Cruise split with his third wife, actress Katie Holmes, in June.
"It's false," Cruise's representative told E! News of the report. "They are friends."
The stars worked together on "Vanilla Sky" and "Knight and Day."
Katie Couric tapes show at home
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Katie Couric has taped an episode of her talk show at her New York City home, the producers of "Katie" said Friday.
Monday's edition of the program will feature appearances by Jimmy Fallon, Donald Trump, Andy Cohen and Sunny Anderson.
In addition to talking to the celebrities, Couric will share "sleeping tips from her bedroom, skincare tips from her bathroom and learns all about how to make healthier meatloaf in her own kitchen," a synopsis said. "Plus, Katie's team treats her to a surprise living room performance by the man who made her teenage heart flutter and several other celebrities swing by to join the festivities."
'Starcatcher' set to close Jan. 20
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- The Tony Award-winning play "Peter and the Starcatcher" is to close Jan. 20, the producers of the Peter Pan origins story said Friday.
Directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, the play began preview performances March 28, and opened April 15 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
"All of us involved with this show are extremely proud of its remarkable run on Broadway,'" Nancy Gibbs, the play's lead producer, said in a statement. "When this journey began nearly 10 years ago, the path to Broadway seemed all but impossible to traverse. Well, not only did we make it, but we've enjoyed every unlikely and wonderful step along the way."
