America's Next Top Model Finale Ends in Controversy

 

Lisa D'Amato (left) and Angelea Preston

America's Next Top Model crowned a winner Wednesday night in its all-stars cycle, but not before a shocking and largely unexplained disqualification of one of the final three contestants.

Lisa D'Amato, Allison Harvard, and Angelea Preston were battling for the crown, but after an unusual panel, the judges declared that Preston was disqualified – without saying exactly why – and that D'Amato and Harvard would square off for the title.

Eventually, D'Amato was named the winner, but the buzz around the Internet continued to focus on the nature of Preston's dismissal.

In a statement, the CW said it had learned information about Preston after the show wrapped that disqualified her, and actually re-shot scenes, suggesting Preston might have been declared the winner the first time around.

The network said: "After production wrapped on the current cycle of America's Next Top Model, we learned information that made Angelea ineligible and she was subsequently disqualified from the competition. As a result, new scenes were filmed to address this for the audience during the finale."

There has been speculation, not confirmed, that Preston might have bragged about her victory on her Facebook page before the finale, thus breaking the rules of the competition.

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Robert Pattinson Out With Sarah Roemer

Robert Pattinson and Sarah Roemer

 

Robert Pattinson and Sarah Roemer

Looks can be deceiving.

New photos of Robert Pattinson, 25, and Disturbia actress Sarah Roemer, 27, got Internet buzz when the duo was spotted leaving L.A.'s La Poubelle together on Saturday. But in actuality, the two actors were with a group of people – not on a one-on-one outing.

The pair reportedly made their way to Soho House in West Hollywood after the first outing, in a car driven by Roemer.

Things appear to be just fine for Pattinson and girlfriend Kristen Stewart. A source tells PEOPLE that Rob rented a new house in L.A. and Stewart's dog was walked by a dog walker yesterday by the home, leading to believe she will be staying there when she returns for the holidays

Charley Sheen's Ex Arrested for Cocaine and Assault

Brooke Mueller Arrested for Cocaine Possession and Assault

 

Brooke Mueller mugshot

Charlie Sheen's ex-wife is facing personal troubles again.

Brooke Mueller, 34, was arrested Friday evening in Aspen, Colo., for cocaine possession and assault, Blair Weyer, a spokeswoman for the Aspen Police Department, confirms to PEOPLE.

According to a police statement, "On Dec. 2, 2011, at approximately 11:32 p.m., officers with the Aspen Police Department were on a routine walk through at the [music venue] Belly Up, 450 S. Galena Street, Aspen when they contacted a woman who reported an assault which had taken place. The woman identified Brooke Mueller, 34, of Los Angeles, California as the aggressor.

"After midnight, December 3, 2011, Aspen Police located Mueller at [the nightclub] Escobar, 426 E. Hyman Ave, Aspen. Mueller was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree (class one misdemeanor) and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute (class four felony). Mueller posted bond of $11,000 and was released with a District Court date of December 19, 2011."

Mueller, who's done multiple stints in rehab, has long struggled with addiction. Her rep, Steve Honig, told PEOPLE on Saturday, “We are declining comment.”

The arrest was first reported by TMZ

Former Miss USA Arrested on DUI Charges

 

Rima Fakih

Former Miss USA Rima Fakih may be adding an unfortunate new title to her roster: defendant.

Fakih, 26, who captured the Miss USA crown in 2010, is facing drunken driving charges after a weekend arrest in Highland Park, Mich.

Fakih Tweeted on Saturday: "Let's clear things up now. ... I'm NOT in Michigan and I'm NOT in jail! Wrong Fakih." But the post has since been removed, and on Sunday her attorney Doraid Elder confirmed the arrest.

Elder had few details of the arrest but said Fakih's record "has not a single blemish," adding that the beauty queen is "very saddened and very apologetic for the situation that she's in right now."

In May 2010 Fakih became the first Miss Michigan to win the Miss USA title since 1993 and the first Arab American ever to win the pageant. She competed for Miss Universe later that year but lost.

Police offered no details of the arrest. And on Sunday, the beauty queen appeared to be in good spirits, Tweeting: "A long run always gets me energized! Its time to make football Sunday food."

Kim Kardashian Battle with Kris Humphries

Kim Kardashian 'Doesn't Want a Battle' with Kris Humphries: Source

 

Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian

Kris Humphries's filing for an annulment has shaken up Kim Kardashian, even though she had considered doing the same thing, a source tells PEOPLE.

"The filing is, of course, upsetting," says the source, who is close to the reality starlet. "She respects Kris and just wants them both to find peace and move on. ... Kim doesn't want a battle."

The NBA player went to court Wednesday with a request to annul their 72-day marriage on the grounds of fraud. If granted, it would be legally tantamount to the elaborate, filmed-for-TV wedding having never taken place.

Kardashian originally had looked into filing an annulment, says the source, but opted instead for a divorce petition because she was told it would be too difficult to prove the grounds for an annulment in court.

"Kim is sad how things ended up," says the source. "The split was a devastating decision from the beginning."

Adele, Kanye West & Bruno Mars Lead Grammy Nominations

 

Adele

It's the perfect pick-me-up as she recovers from throat surgery.

Adele, the Brit with the powerhouse voice, earned six Grammy Award nominations Wednesday night, including nods in all three of the award show's major categories: album of the year; record of the year; and song of the year.

Kanye West, however, snagged the most recognition, leading with seven nominations, many for his collaboration with Jay-Z, Watch the Throne.

This year, like last, the Grammys spread the wealth across genres, with rockers Foo Fighters and R&B crooner Bruno Mars each picking up six nominations. Not far behind: rapper Lil Wayne and electronic dance jam pioneer Skrillex, who both pulled in five nominations, while indie rocker Bon Iver, Nicki Minaj, Mumford & Sons and Rihanna each earned four nominations.

Bon Iver, a new face at the Grammys, was also nominated for best new artist alongside The Band Perry; J. Cole; Minaj and Skrillex.

Major Nominees

For record of the year, nominees were Adele ("Rolling in the Deep"), Bruno Mars ("Grenade"), Bon Iver ("Holocene"), Mumford and Sons ("The Cave") and Katy Perry ("Firework").

Album of the year will pit Adele (21) against the Foo Fighters (Wasting Light); Lady Gaga (Born this Way); Bruno Mars (Doo-Wops & Hooligans); and Rihanna (Loud).

Vying for Song of the Year, which is awarded to composers: Kanye West and Rihanna ("All of the Lights"), Mumford and Sons ("The Cave"), Bruno Mars ("Grenade"), Bon Iver ("Holocene") and Adele ("Rolling in the Deep").

Many of the major nominations were announced during an hour-long CBS special hosted by LL Cool J from L.A.'s Club Nokia.

Lady Gaga kicked off the night with a haute Halloween-style performance of her new single, "Marry the Night."

Rihanna, Sugarland – fronted by the recently married Jennifer Nettles – Jason Aldean and Ludacris also stepped up to the stage.

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards will air live on Feb. 12 on CBS from L.A.'s Staples Center. For a full list of nominees, visit Grammy.com.

Kris Humphries Claims 'Fraud' Against Kim K

Kris Humphries Seeks Annulment from Kim Kardashian, Claims 'Fraud'

 

Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian

Was it all just a TV show?

Kris Humphries filed Wednesday for an annulment from Kim Kardashian, seeking to erase his 72-day marriage on the grounds of fraud.

Even though the pair have a prenuptial agreement and no children, the NBA player is now set up for a possible legal fight with the reality starlet, who has filed for divorce.

"There's a clear conflict if one spouse is seeking a divorce, but the other wants an annulment," says family law attorney Scott Weston, who is not involved in the case. "A judge will have to decide which to allow, which could take many months."

But a source close to Kardashian says that a battle may be avoided.

"She always wanted an annulment but attorneys were against it so she's happy that both parties agree now," says the source.

In his Superior Court filing, Humphries marks the box reading "nullity of voidable marriage" and checks as the basis the box saying "fraud."

Under California law, a nullity is granted if the court finds that no valid marriage ever occurred. Along with fraud, grounds for an annulment include bigamy, incest, force or if the couple are under the age of consent.

Humphries's papers say that if he's denied an annulment then he wants a legal separation – not a divorce.

Humphries and Kardashian do agree on one point: the date of separation, which he also lists as Oct. 31.

After a whirlwind three-month engagement, the pair were married in a lavish ceremony filmed for Kardashian's show on E!.