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LOS ANGELES — A judge is scheduled to rule today on whether Terrence Howard can overturn a divorce settlement that entitles his ex-wife to a share of his earnings, including from the hit show “Empire.”
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Thomas Trent Lewis has ordered attorneys for Howard and ex-wife Michelle Ghent to come to his courtroom this morning where the ruling will be announced.
The Oscar-nominated actor is not required to attend.
Howard has accused Ghent of blackmailing him over private audio and video of him dancing naked in a bathroom to sign the divorce settlement. The pair was married for a year before Ghent filed for divorce in January 2011.
Ghent’s lawyers have said she denied extorting the actor in a deposition. She was not allowed to testify at a recent hearing.
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The owner of the home where Rosie O’Donnell’s missing teen daughter was found has been arrested for allegedly having inappropriate online communications with the 17-year-old girl, according to authorities and the star’s spokesman.
Steven Sheerer faces charges of child endangerment and distribution of obscenity to a minor, authorities said Saturday.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office declined to identify the victim, citing her age. But a spokesman for O’Donnell said the case involves the star’s daughter, Chelsea.
“He was involved with a minor, and Rosie’s concern has been and always will be the health, safety and well-being of her daughter,” Cindi Berger told The Associated Press. “Rosie is profoundly appreciative for the work the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has done and the diligence of the local police.”
Sheerer, 25, was arrested Friday night at his home in Barnegat, police said. Chelsea O’Donnell had been found at the home Tuesday, hours after her mother posted a statement online saying the girl had left home on Aug. 11.
Authorities have said police went to the home and the person answering the door initially did not want to reveal Chelsea’s presence. Police said they told the occupant they would not leave until she came out; she then appeared and willingly left with police.
