People briefs
Prosecutor wants redo on Chris Brown
There is no credible evidence that Chris Brown completed the community service he was required to do in the beating of Rihanna, and he should be forced to repeat six months of manual labor in Los Angeles, prosecutors told a judge Tuesday.
A motion by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the records submitted to prove that Brown finished the community labor sentenced by Virginia authorities contain numerous discrepancies and that the R&B singer was essentially unsupervised.
Brown was ordered to serve five years on probation and perform six months of community labor after he pleaded guilty in the February 2009 assault on his then-girlfriend, Rihanna.
Wiig joins Ferrell in ‘Anchorman’ sequel
Kristen Wiig is joining the cast of Will Ferrell’s “Anchorman” sequel.
“Just found out Kristen Wiig officially on board for Anchorman 2. Cannonball!” director Adam McKay confirmed Monday on Twitter.
“Anchorman” costar Christina Applegate (aka Ron Burgundy’s lady love) corroborated the story with her own Tweet. “woohoo! That’s so great,” Applegate responded, later quipping, “So excited Kristen Wiig has joined our cast for anchorman2. Going 2 b best movie ever made. Besides the best movies ever made.”
Troggs lead singer Presley dies of cancer
Rock star Reg Presley, lead singer of the Troggs on hit songs including “Wild Thing,” has died. He was 71.
Presley’s death after a year-long bout with lung cancer was announced Monday by friend and publicist Keith Altham on his Facebook page.
Altham said his “old pal” died at his home with his family and friends at his side.
He is remembered for the band’s breakthrough garage band hits, also including “Love is All Around” and “With a Girl Like You.”
Presley founded the Troggs in the 1960s.
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