Blake Shelton and NBC are putting together a benefit for Oklahoma tornado victims. Shelton told reporters about the fundraising effort after Tuesday night’s episode of “The Voice.Charlie Sheen’s anger issues will soon be helping soldiers.
The actor announced Monday that he’ll donate at least $1 million to the USO in what is among the largest single donations ever given to the troop morale-boosting organization.
Sheen says he’ll donate 1 percent of profits from his new FX show “Anger Management” to the group. He’ll give a minimum of $1 million with no cap on the final amount.
Sheen’s donation will be used to build an entertainment facility for injured troops in Bethesda, Md.
Q to return
Good news for gadget-loving James Bond fans – Q is back.
Producers have confirmed that the MI6 quartermaster and expert in high-tech trickery will return in this fall’s Bond film, “Skyfall.”
EON productions said Thursday that British actor Ben Whishaw will play the role made famous by the late Desmond Llewellyn, who played Q in 17 Bond films between 1963 and 1999.
Comedian John Cleese later played the character in two films during Pierce Brosnan’s stint as 007, but Q was absent from Daniel Craig’s first two Bond adventures.
Babies arrive
•Kelsey Grammer and his wife, Kayte, have a little Faith after the birth of a healthy baby girl early Friday.
The Grammers say they are thrilled at the arrival of their first child together, Faith Evangeline Elisa Grammer.
In a statement, the couple announced that although they had been expecting twins, Kayte Grammer suffered a miscarriage several months ago.
•It’s a girl for Uma Thurman and her financier boyfriend.
Thurman’s representative confirmed on Monday that the actress gave birth. She did not release details, including the baby’s name.
‘Ice Age’ is hot
The top five movies from the weekend box office:
1. “Ice Age: Continental Drift,” $46.6 million
2. “The Amazing Spider-Man,” $34.6 million
3. “Ted,” $22.4 million
4. “Brave,” $11.2 million
5. “Savages,” $9.4 million
Happy birthday
Among celebrity birthdays today: Comedian Phyllis Diller is 95. Actor Donald Sutherland is 77. Actress-singer Diahann Carroll is 77. Actress Lucie Arnaz is 61. Actor David Hasselhoff is 60. Singer Regina Belle is 49. Actor Andre Royo is 44. Singer Luke Bryan is 36. Actor Brando Eaton is 26.
