– David Beckham accepted libel damages Wednesday from a tabloid newspaper that falsely accused him of making nasty calls to a former nanny. The People newspaper published a story last month with the headline: “Becks phone fury. England ace plagues ex-nanny with hate calls.” The amount of the damages was not released.
– Holly Hunter, 47, is expecting twins with her boyfriend, British actor Gordon MacDonald, her rep says. Both will be first-time parents. Hunter and MacDonald met in 2004 when they starred as lovers in a London play.
– Soon, no part of Howard Stern’s bawdy broadcasts will be left to the imagination. The radio star has sealed a three-year deal with In Demand Networks to bring his show in all its uncensored glory to video-on-demand digital cable, it was announced Wednesday. Stern’s radio show is moving to Sirius Satellite Radio in January.
– Daryl Hall, 55, diagnosed with lyme disease six weeks ago, returns to the road this weekend with John Oates. The musician has been resting and taking antibiotics.
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The Personals page was compiled by Emily Rosenbaum from Tribune news services and staff reports.
