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Reality star Anna Benson is in jail in Marietta, Ga., for allegedly breaking into her estranged husband’s home and threatening him with a gun . It turns out this is not the ex-stripper’s first run-in with the law. In 1996, Anna Benson (then Anna Warren) lived in a rundown Tennessee apartment that was adorned with satanic graffiti and anti-police messages. At 19, Anna was reportedly the subject of a sweeping manhunt after an 18-year-old man named Michael Evans was murdered in that apartment. The newspaper reports that the troubled youngster fled town when she and then boyfriend Paul Dejongh were charged with the murder of Evans. She was captured five months later and charges against her were eventually dropped, the New York Daily News reports, citing court records. “She got away with murder ,” Evans’ father, Michael Evans Sr., said. The same year her charges were dropped, Anna reportedly met MLB pitcher Kris Benson at the strip club she worked at, and the two wed in 1999. Things worked out pretty well for a time, but in 2012, Kris filed for divorce and the two have been struggling through their messy split ever since. Their arguing reached a boiling point last week when Anna was arrested on after she allegedly modeled a bulletproof vest and burst into Kris’ home. According to a police, Anna smashed his computer with a metal baton and wore an ammo belt, which police later found when they searched her. They also found that she had a knife with her. Kris claims Anna made it known she had a gun and demanded he pay her $30,000. He appeased her by claiming he was going to get the money. At that point he escaped and called police. Kris currently has custody of the couple’s three children, and, according to reports, he also helped her raise her daughter from a previous marriage.
Sharpen those fans, HBO viewers: you’ll be taking another bite out of True Blood in the summer of 2014. The cable network today announced that it has renewed its long-running hit for another 10 episodes, with Programming President Michael Lombard saying in a statement: “True Blood remains a signature show for HBO, and a true phenomenon with our viewers. Thanks to Brian Buckner and his talented team, the show continues to be a thrill ride like nothing else on TV.”
After a health related scare, actor/comedian Tracy Morgan was seen boarding a plane in Utah carrying an oxygen tank. As we previously reported, the star collapsed after accepting an award at the Sundance Film Festival and was rushed to the hospital. Utah’s Natural High While there was speculation that Morgan was intoxicated, his reps said the altitude became an issue for Morgan, who also suffers from diabetes. One of the three highest states in America, the mean elevation of the state of Utah is 6,100 feet above sea level. “Superman ran into a little Kryptonite today,” he told TMZ. Watch the video of him going through security with the oxygen tank below. RELATED POSTS: Tracy Morgan Doing Better, Thanks Hospital Staff Tracy Morgan Hospitalized After Fainting At Sundance Film Festival Tracy Morgan Gets Serious In “The Son Of No One” [VIDEO] Ol’ Dirty Bastard Movie In The Works, Tracy Morgan Or Eddie Griffin To Star
Diddy is expanding his Bad Boy empire! The mogul is reportedly planning the launch of a music-themed cable network by the end of the year titled “Revolt.” Sources describe it as a music and music news channel with an urban skew. One described it as the old days of MTV, but for an African American audience. Diddy is reportedly in talks with Comcast and Time Warner Cable (TWC) to distribute Revolt. Note to his competitors: “take that, take that”!!!! Diddy Stuns Crowd With Controlling Ways Over Cameron Diaz Ciroc’s New Star-Studded “Rat Pack” Ad With Jessica White, Eva Marcille & More
Diddy is expanding his Bad Boy empire! The mogul is reportedly planning the launch of a music-themed cable network by the end of the year titled “Revolt.” Sources describe it as a music and music news channel with an urban skew. One described it as the old days of MTV, but for an African American audience. Diddy is reportedly in talks with Comcast and Time Warner Cable (TWC) to distribute Revolt. Note to his competitors: “take that, take that”!!!! Diddy Stuns Crowd With Controlling Ways Over Cameron Diaz Ciroc’s New Star-Studded “Rat Pack” Ad With Jessica White, Eva Marcille & More
Showtime’s new cancer comedy The Big C might not have been a winner in the supporting characters department (I’m talking to you, Oliver Platt and homeless brother who eats garbage) but it scored a ratings coup last night, earning over 1.5 million viewers total. Said the premium cable network in a press release earlier today: ” The Big C delivered Showtime’s largest audience in 8 years for an original series debut (Previously: Odyssey 5 on 6/21/02 with 1.155MM).” Congrats, Laura Linney: You beat Odyssey 5 , whatever that was! [ EW ]
Who says the entertainment industry can’t surprise you? In a move that can only be described as “shocking” (though “damnnnn” would also suffice), Conan O’B rien announced moments ago that he’ll head to cable network TBS to host a brand new late night show starting in November. Said Coco: “In three months I’ve gone from network television to Twitter to performing live in theaters, and now I’m headed to basic cable. My plan is working perfectly.”
Talk about getting it from both sides. First MTV is criticized for airing Jersey Shore and angering Italian Americans. Now the formerly music-centric cable network is taking…
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