Stevie Wonder’s son arrested on domestic violence charges

October 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Roman Polanski's neighbours in Gstaad, Switzerland, have extended their support to the director, who has been arrested by Swiss authorities on a US warrant following charges of unlawful intercourse with a 13-year-old in 1977. The New York Post quoted a neighbour as saying: "Everybody loves him....

September 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell showed her humanistic side by launching a campaign to help women suffering from gender based violence in Nepal. As goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund, the singer is currently on a visit to the country to promote maternal health care and women's rights.

August 28th, 2009 Charges against Japanese artist dropped in NYCNEW YORK — Japanese pop artist Yoshitomo Nara has something to smile about. Nara was arrested in New York City in February for scrawling a smiley face with a marker on a subway station wall.

August 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Chris Brown and Rihanna were involved in two different incidents of domestic violence apart from the one major Grammy night instance when the R andB singer assaulted her. The court documents filed by a probation officer on the case against the 'Kiss Kiss' hitmaker mentions that the couple was involved in a furious argument just three weeks before the February incident.

August 10th, 2009 LONDON - Japanese pop singer and actress Noriko Sakai has surrendered to the Tokyo police, following her disappearance on August 3, after her husband was detained on drugs charges. Sakai, 38, was arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal stimulants, and Tokyo police said a small quantity of drugs had been found in her apartment.

August 4th, 2009 NEW YORK - Oscar winning actor Michael Douglas' son Cameron has been arrested on charges of drug distribution, it has emerged. The New York post has reported that Cameron was arrested in New York for carrying a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine.

August 4th, 2009 Sources: Michael Douglas' son in NYC drug arrest NEW YORK — Law enforcement officials say the son of Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas has been arrested on a drug charge at an upscale New York City hotel. Two people familiar with the investigation say 30-year-old Cameron Douglas was arrested July 28 on a methamphetamine-dealing charge at the Hotel Gansevoort (GANZ'-uh-vawt) in Manhattan.

July 24th, 2009 Weapons charges dropped against comedian Williams NEW YORK — Manhattan prosecutors say gun charges against comedian and rapper Katt Williams have been dropped. A spokeswoman for the district attorney said prosecutors moved Thursday to have the case dismissed because they "can't prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt." Williams, who's 37, was arrested in November when police pulled over a Cadillac Escalade SUV and a Dodge minibus belonging to him.

July 21st, 2009 Singer buys house in NY near where he was arrestedFAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Former Barenaked Ladies singer Steven Page has bought a new home in central New York next to the apartment where he and his girlfriend were arrested last July for cocaine possession.

July 3rd, 2009 Wife of actor Gary Coleman arrested in UtahSANTAQUIN, Utah — Police say the wife of actor Gary Coleman was booked into jail after an argument at the couple's Utah County home. Shannon Price was arrested Wednesday and held for about two hours before posting $1,205 bail.

June 26th, 2009 Tru Life arrested in stabbing death at clubNEW YORK — New York Police say a rapper once signed to Jay-Z's label has been arrested with his brother, both on charges of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a man. Robert Rosado, known as Tru Life, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of second-degree murder and gang assault and is being held without bail.

June 25th, 2009 Man viewing porn in heels can't skirt drug chargesTUSTIN, Calif. — Police say a California man donning a bustier and watching porn on a computer in an apartment complex gym was arrested after officers found drugs in his backpack.

June 24th, 2009 LONDON - After singer Chris Brown has made a plea deal, and has been let off without a jail term for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, justice campaigners have come forward and condemned the action as a "joke". Brown, 20, has admitted to having assaulted Rihanna just hours before they were due to perform at the Grammy Awards in February.

June 8th, 2009 LONDON - English musician Pete Doherty has been arrested at an airport in Switzerland after he was suspected of taking drugs in a plane toilet. The singer was flying from London to Geneva, Switzerland Friday ahead of a planned concert in the country but cabin crew on the British Airways flight became concerned when they allegedly found the star slumped in the aircraft's lavatory, reports contactmusic.com.

May 11th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Keira Knightley's beau Rupert Friend has jumped to her defense, as the latter has lashed out at Brit advertising Watchdog after her anti-domestic violence advert was banned from Brit television. In the advert, the 'Bend It Like Beckham' actress can be seen battered by her boyfriend, who beats her to pulp after accusing her off dating her co-actor.