‘Office’ star David Koechner charged with DUI, hit-and-run following New Year’s Eve arrest: report

Cynthia Albritton, better known as “Cynthia Plaster Caster” for the plaster casts she made of rock star private parts, died today after what her representatives said was a long illness. She was 74.

NEW YORK -- Actor Robert Morse, who won a Tony Award as a hilariously brash corporate climber in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” and a second one a generation later as the brilliant, troubled Truman Capote in “Tru,” has died. He was 90.Morse died at his home Wednesday after a brief illness, said David Shaul of BRS/Gage Talent Agency.The boyishly handsome Morse first made his name on Broadway in the 1950s, and landed some roles in Hollywood comedies in the 1960s.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticLittle Simz has become a bona fide star in her native England, but conquering America has run into a roadblock. The acclaimed hip-hop artist said Tuesday that she is canceling a U.S. tour that was to begin in May due to a lack of resources as an independent artist that would create a “huge deficit” for her if she carried out the shows as planned.“Hey guys, due to unforeseen circumstances I’ve been left with no option but to reschedule my US tour,” the artist wrote in a statement.

Rio Hackford, an actor whose credits include The Mandalorian, Swingers and Treme who also owned a popular club in New Orleans and was Taylor Hackford’s son, has died. He was 51.

Ringo Starr has added further dates to his upcoming 2022 North American tour – you can see the full list of dates below and buy tickets here.The legendary Beatles drummer and his band – Toto‘s Steve Lukather, Men At Work‘s Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette, Average White Band‘s Hamish Stuart and Edgar Winter – are set to kick-off their tour on May 27 in Ontario, Canada.Following the tour’s initial announcement which had it wrapping up on June 26, they have confirmed 19 new dates extending the run to October 20, with new shows in Michigan, Washington, New Jersey, California and more.A post shared by Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic)Tickets for the newly announced shows are on sale now here.

Karamo Brown is joining the legion of celebrities taking over daytime TV!The  star's self-titled talk show has been sold in 90 percent of the U.S. for a fall 2022 premiere, Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and E! News, announced in a press release on Wednesday.«Karamo has done an incredible job guest hosting  many times over the past two seasons.

Amanda Bynes and her fiancé, Paul Michael, have dropped a new song. On Wednesday, the “Amanda Show” star shared the track, “DIAMONDS” on her official Instagram account. “DIAMONDS on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon music and itunes! search DIAMONDS Amanda Bynes Paul Michael,” she captioned the video.

Kelly Ripa is opening up about her reaction to the recent shooting in a Brooklyn subway station in New York City, and the terrifying anticipation she felt before she could confirm that her kids were alright.MORE: Kelly Ripa inspires fans as she reveals unexpected date with husband Mark ConsuelosDuring Live! With Kelly and Ryan, Ryan Seacrest and his co-host discussed the scary uncertainty that followed once they learned that a shooting had occurred in Brooklyn. While neither of them were in New York City at the time, Kelly was in Ann Arbour where her youngest son Joaquin goes to college, and Ryan was in Los Angeles, the mom-of-three revealed that her two other children, Lola and Michael, work and study in Brooklyn.WATCH: David Muir and Kelly's friendshipMORE: Kelly Ripa makes tongue-in-cheek remark about her age in new photo that gets fans talkingThe star grew emotional as she detailed the nerve wracking feeling of not knowing whether your loved ones are okay, and how she and her husband Mark Consuelos were frantically texting their son and daughter.She explained that when she first heard there was a gunman wreaking havoc, the local coverage in Michigan didn't specify in which area or station in Brooklyn it was happening. She immediately texted her eldest two: "Are you guys okay? Let me know asap, just let me know."Things grew even scarier for the television host when neither of the two answered for what felt like ages.

Amanda Bynes and her fiancé, Paul Michael, have dropped a new song. On Wednesday, the star shared the track, “DIAMONDS” on her official Instagram account. “DIAMONDS on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon music and itunes! search DIAMONDS Amanda Bynes Paul Michael,” she captioned the video.

Karamo, the new nationally syndicated daytime talker hosted by Queer Eye star Karamo Brown, has been sold in 90% of the U.S. for a fall 2022 debut.

Jay-Z, Diddy and Fat Joe were among the stars who turned out for DJ Khaled‘s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Dedication Ceremony in Hollywood, California yesterday (April 11).Khaled was introduced by Fat Joe, with whom he has collaborated on singles such as ‘Holla At Me’, ‘Pride N Joy’, ‘I’m So Hood’, ‘All I Do Is Win’ and more.“When I met him, he made me move out of New York to Miami,” Joe said, recalling memories of their first meeting. “When I think of Khaled, I think of love.

Eddie Redmayne is sharing some insight into Robert Pattinson as an actor.

Todd Gilchrist After almost 50 years as an interviewer, comedian and talk show host, David Letterman’s pedigree on stage feels so firmly established that it’s hard to imagine a situation where he’d be intimidated. But the first time that he performed during open mic night at The Comedy Store back in May of 1975, the Indianapolis native admits that he was deeply afraid to squander what he saw as an opportunity to break into the entertainment industry’s major leagues.

Alright, alright, alright. Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, have made the New York Times Best Sellers list for their respective books. The couple took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news.

passing in a statement to Deadline.Persoff had passed away at a rehabilitation facility in San Luis Obispo, California, several years after he retired from acting due to a stroke and other health issues. Born in Jerusalem, Israel, the thespian and his family moved to the US in 1929, eventually ending up in New York City.