Actor Jeff Goldblum did not become yet another celebrity death Thursday, despite Internet rumors to the contrary. His publicist felt compelled to release the following statement: “Reports that Jeff Goldblum has passed away are completely untrue. He is fine and in Los Angeles.” … Former Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel plans to make his feature-film directing debut at age 72. Variety reports that he’s adapting his play “Leaving,” an absurdist story of an ex-politician, and his wife, Dagmar Havlova, will star. … Internet gossip columnist Perez Hilton apologized for his gay slur against Black Eyed Peas leader will.i.am the day after Hilton filed a $25,000 battery lawsuit against the group’s manager, who allegedly slugged him during a heated argument.
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