Entertainment Briefs

By The Associated Press

Jack Black breaks Brangelina twins news

LOS ANGELES -- Angelina Jolie is indeed expecting twins, and it was Jack Black who let the news slip with a "Brady Bunch" crack.

Long rumored to have two children by Brad Pitt on the way, Jolie confirmed the news during a side-by-side "Today" show interview with Black, her "Kung Fu Panda" co-star. The two are in Cannes, France, promoting the animated film.

The twins will be the 5th and 6th children for Jolie and Pitt. She didn't volunteer the information until Black dropped the hint, joking that the couple will "have as many as (the) 'Brady Bunch' when you have these."

 

Paparazzi snap Spears as she rear-ends SUV

LOS ANGELES -- Paparazzi had cameras rolling when the Britney Spears' white Mercedes-Benz coupe rear-ended a red Ford Explorer Tuesday in Beverly Hills.

The video, posted on TMZ.com, shows Spears in the driver's seat. Wearing a ponytail and aviator shades, she covers her mouth with her hand after realizing she hit the car in front of her.

 

Winehouse won't be charged in 'drug' video

LONDON -- Amy Winehouse will not face charges over video footage that allegedly shows her taking drugs, her spokesman said Wednesday.

Police questioned the Grammy-winning soul diva for nine hours last week over a January video that appears to show her smoking a pipe usually used for crack cocaine during a party at her north London home.

Spokesman Chris Goodman said police had finished their investigation and confirmed no charges would be brought against the 24-year-old singer.

 

Jennifer Lopez to host LA hospital gala

LOS ANGELES -- Jennifer Lopez announced Wednesday that she'll host and help coordinate the third Noche de Ninos benefit gala for Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. This year's star-studded party, to be held Oct. 11 at the Nokia Center, will feature performances by Lopez, husband Marc Anthony, Alejandro Sanz and Latin rockers Juanes and Mana.