More news on Justin Bieber's paternity case. The woman who claims Bieber is the father of her baby boy says her paternity suit has been withdrawn. The woman claims she had just turned 19 when she and Bieber, then 16, had a brief sexual encounter after one of the singer's concerts last fall. Bieber has said he's never met the woman and has denied allegations that he fathered her son. His reps say Bieber still plans on submitting to a paternity test and may file a counter suit against her for damaging is image.
Bradley Cooper is the latest Hollywood heartthrob to be named People Magazine's sexiest man alive. In choosing Cooper, the magazine said there was more to the actor than his looks - the 36-year-old is also a Georgetown University graduate, can cook, rides a motorcycle and is fluent in French.
Adele said she was "on the mend" after undergoing microsurgery in Boston to treat a benign polyp on her vocal cords. The problems forced her to cancel a string of appearances at concerts and awards ceremonies in recent weeks. She said in her blog that the operation was a success and she is "super happy."
Ricky Gervais will resume his role as host of the Golden Globes. Despite lackluster reviews for his previous hosting attempts, Gervais will return for the Globes on January 15, 2012.
Finally, Karl Slover - who played one of the Munchkins in "The Wizard of Oz" - has died at age 93. Slover played the lead trumpeter in the Munchkin band. With his death, there are now only 3 remaining Munchkin actors still alive.
Bob Mezan, Reuters.