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SEANN WILLIAM SCOTT: U.S. actor Seann William Scott has checked into a treatment facility for "health and personal issues," his publicist told People.com.
Scott, 34, co-starred in "American Pie," "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Dude, Where's My Car?," "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back," "Role Models" and "Cop Out."
"Seann William Scott has voluntarily admitted himself for proactive treatment to address health and personal issues," Scott's representative said in a statement. "He appreciates the support of his many fans at this time."
No other details were immediately reported on where he is or the nature of his treatment.
GILBERT GOTTFRIED: U.S. comedian and voice actor Gilbert Gottfried has apologized for jokes he tweeted about last week's earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
The insurance company Aflac fired Gottfried Monday for controversial remarks he made via Twitter during the weekend.
The company said it was conducting a nationwide casting call for someone to replace the comedian as the voice of the Aflac duck in its TV commercials. Gottfried brought the character to life for a decade.
"I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my attempt at humor regarding the tragedy in Japan," Gottfried said in a statement issued to UsMagazine.com Tuesday. "I meant no disrespect, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families."
MICHAEL GRIMM: Epic Records says it plans to release an album this spring recorded by "America's Got Talent" Season 5 winner Michael Grimm.
Grimm's self-titled CD is set for release May 17.
"I became aware of Michael Grimm several years ago and jumped at the chance to work with him after he won 'AGT,'" record producer Don Was said in a statement. "Michael is one of the greatest vocalists I have ever had the privilege to record. He is a world-class singer with a level of professionalism that is extremely rare."
"It's me," Grimm said of his album. "I am extremely proud of this album, it really showcases my love for different genres of music from country to soul R&B to rock, the classic Americana that I grew up with."
"Talent" judge Piers Morgan said Grimm's victory was well deserved.
"Michael's genuine, he's sincere, he's very talented," Morgan remarked. "He'll have a huge career. I think he's like a young Van Morrison."
CHLOE SEVIGNY: U.S. actress Chloe Sevigny is to star in and be the executive producer of a 4-hour HBO miniseries about Lizzie Borden, Deadline reported.
Borden was acquitted of slaying her father and stepmother with a hatchet in 1893. However, she was shunned by her community, which believed she committed the double homicide.
Deadline said Bryce Kass is penning the script for the HBO project.
Sevigny is one of the stars of HBO's "Big Love." Her film credits include "Kids," "American Psycho," "Shattered Glass" and "Boys Don't Cry."
