Ohio call for extras for new Denzel Washington movie draws hundreds, many looking for any job

September 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Katherine Heigl's husband Josh Kelley bared his excitement about his new adopted Korean baby during a concert in Ohio. The musician exclaimed about 10-month-old Nancy Leigh with special needs, who was adopted by the star couple earlier this month.

August 18th, 2009 Ex-reality TV villain Omarosa enters Ohio seminaryDAYTON, Ohio — Omarosa has gone from Donald Trump's boardroom to her first day in the classrooms of an Ohio seminary. The former villain of reality TV shows such as "The Apprentice" entered United Theological Seminary in Dayton on Monday for studies to become a minister.

August 14th, 2009 Oscar-winning actor DENZEL WASHINGTON is setting his sights on a return to the small screen - he's in negotiations to produce a new police drama. The Training Day star is eyeing a role as executive producer on upcoming TV show Billy Stiles, about a gang member who becomes a cop, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

August 14th, 2009 Reality TV villain Omarosa entering a seminaryDAYTON, Ohio — This may come as a surprise to anyone who has seen her villainous ways on reality TV: Omarosa is entering an Ohio seminary to study for the ministry. Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, known for her in-your-face antics on "The Apprentice" and other reality shows, is scheduled to begin her studies at United Theological Seminary in Dayton on Monday.

August 10th, 2009 LONDON - Brit actor James Corden had to have a body double brought in after he refused to bare his butt in a dance scene in his latest movie 'Gulliver's Travels', starring Jack Black. Corden, 31, was supposed to drop his trousers in front of 300 extras, and co-star Catherine Tate, but was so overcome with shyness that he asked an extra to take his place.

August 6th, 2009 Ohio attack victim surprised with Kid Rock checkHARRISON, Ohio — Kid Rock is helping an Ohio pizza delivery driver critically injured during a robbery. Spokesman Nick Stern says the rock star sent the delivery driver a $1,500 check after reading about the attack in The Cincinnati Enquirer while in town last month for a concert.

August 5th, 2009 Suspension for Ohio chief in stars' surrogate caseMARTINS FERRY, Ohio — A mayor has suspended an Ohio police chief without pay in the alleged snooping on a Hollywood couple's surrogate mother. Martins Ferry Chief Barry Carpenter was suspended Tuesday, one day after Bridgeport Police Chief Chad Dojack was put on paid leave by his village council.

August 4th, 2009 'Jon & Kate' draws solid, not huge audience MondayNEW YORK — TLC says the return of new episodes of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" delivered a robust audience on Monday. But it was nothing like the crowd of 10.6 million viewers who tuned in on June 22 when the Gosselins revealed their decision to separate.

June 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - American actor Shia LaBeouf has opened up about the eye injury that he got on the set of the Transformers sequel. At first it had been reported that LaBeouf, 23, had been injured during a controlled explosion on the set, but the actor has revealed that he impaled his face on a spike.

June 18th, 2009 AP source: Home of Parker's surrogate burglarizedMARTINS FERRY, Ohio — A law enforcement official says two Ohio police chiefs are being investigated on allegations that they burglarized the home of a woman serving as a surrogate mother for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. The official said Thursday that the chiefs are accused of trying to sell photos and other information to a tabloid.

June 4th, 2009 DC lands movie project starring Reese WitherspoonWASHINGTON — Columbia Pictures plans to shoot a film in Washington starring Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson and Paul Rudd. Mayor Adrian Fenty announced the movie plans Thursday and said the film crew will provide training to some D.C.

May 11th, 2009 Ohio teen suspended for going to girlfriend's promFINDLAY, Ohio — A northwest Ohio teenager has been suspended by his Christian school because he attended another high school's prom. Officials at Heritage Christian School in Findlay had warned 17-year-old Tyler Frost that he would be suspended and prohibited from attending graduation if he went to the public school dance over the weekend with his girlfriend.

May 10th, 2009 Ohio teen expects to be suspended for trip to promFINDLAY, Ohio — An Ohio teenager says he expects to be suspended from a Christian school for attending a public school prom with his girlfriend. Officials at Heritage Christian School in Findlay had warned 17-year-old Tyler Frost that he would be suspended and prohibited from attending graduation if he went to the Saturday dance.

May 10th, 2009 Leno brings comedy show to jobless Ohio residentsWILMINGTON, Ohio — Comedian Jay Leno is taking his tour to southwest Ohio to boost morale in a region wracked by layoffs. The "Tonight Show" host is putting on two free shows expected to draw thousands of people to the Roberts Centre in Wilmington on Sunday.

May 8th, 2009 Ohio Christian school tells student to skip promFINDLAY, Ohio — A Christian school in Ohio says it will suspend a student if he attends a public high school prom with his girlfriend. Despite the warning, 17-year-old Tyler Frost says he plans to attend Saturday's dance at Findlay High School, where his girlfriend is a student.