Redmond O'Neal avoids prison, gets more rehab

Redmond O'Neal, 26, was sentenced to one-year inpatient treatment. STORY HIGHLIGHTS O'Neal, 26, pleaded no contest to felony gun and heroin possession
Redmond was arrested earlier this month after a traffic stop in Santa Monica
Ryan O'Neal attended the hearing Wednesday, but did not address the courtRELATED TOPICSRyan O'NealRedmond O'NealFarrah Fawcett (PEOPLE.com) -- Redmond O'Neal narrowly dodged a prison sentence Wednesday after a judge agreed he needed more treatment.

O'Neal, 26, pleaded no contest to felony gun and heroin possession in a Los Angeles courtroom and was sentenced to one-year inpatient treatment. The troubled son of Ryan O'Neal and the late Farrah Fawcett will remain on probation for the next five years.

In a joint statement, O'Neal's attorneys Richard Pintal and Michael Brewer told PEOPLE: "We are pleased and grateful that the judge gave Redmond further treatment rather than incarceration. His history of addiction warrants this approach."

Ryan O'Neal attended the hearing Wednesday, but did not address the court.

Redmond was arrested earlier this month after a traffic stop in Santa Monica. Last August, he said he planned to stay clean and sober after serving time for various drug-related arrests.

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Schwarzeneggers 'doing well'

Some members of the Schwarzenegger family attended a basketball game together in February. STORY HIGHLIGHTS "Everyone is doing well, really well," Patrick says of his family
Besides entering his senior year of high school, Patrick is also the cofounder of Project360
This summer, 13-year-old Christopher had a surfing mishap that landed him in the hospitalRELATED TOPICSArnold SchwarzeneggerChristopher SchwarzeneggerPatrick SchwarzeneggerMaria Shriver (PEOPLE.com) -- The single word on the bracelet worn by Patrick Schwarzenegger on Tuesday could sum up the summer for his family: "Survivor."

After a highly public rough patch for the Schwarzeneggers, the newly popular billboard model and eldest son of the former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his estranged wife Maria Shriver, like the rest of his family, is pushing on.

"Everyone is doing well, really well," the hunky 17-year-old tells PEOPLE. "My brother has recovered

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Winslet, Bransons count their blessings after escaping fire

Actress Kate Winslet and her family were among those in Richard Branson's home when lightning set it ablaze. STORY HIGHLIGHTSBranson's home in British Virgin Islands burns down after being struck by lightning"I'm just so glad that everyone is safe," actress Kate Winslet says"What matters is the people you love," Branson tells her. "Everything else is just stuff"Branson's kids describe waking to a nightmare as flames consumed the house (CNN) -- Family members and friends of billionaire Richard Branson, including actress Kate Winslet, were taking stock of their blessings after their narrow escape from the business magnate's burning Caribbean island home, which had been ignited by a lightning strike.

"I'm just so glad that everyone is safe. And this very easily could not have been the case," Winslet said in a news release Wednesday, two days after fire destroyed the house on Necker Island, the 74-acre private island the Virgin Group chairman owns in the British Virgin Islands.

Said Winslet: "I will never forget Richard placing his arms around both my children as we were watching the flames, and saying, 'At the end of the day, what you realize is that all that matters is the people that you love. Everything else is just stuff. And none of that stuff matters.'"

Winslet was one of about 20 people who were in the house when lightning -- from a storm spawned as Hurricane Irene was passing through the Caribbean -- struck the house at around 4 a.m. and set the house ablaze, Branson said in a statement after the incident.

Branson said Winslet helped carry his 90-year-old mother to safety.

Branson's daughter, Holly, was quoted as saying she awoke that morning to shouting, "which was hard to hear over the howling hurricane winds and rain, but I knew instantly something was wrong. I went downstairs to be met by my older cousins, Ned and Jack, who were shouting for everyone to get out. I looked down the corridor to see a raging fire in the main room.

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'The Talk's' Sara Gilbert, partner break up

Sara Gilbert and Allison Adler have ended their 10-year relationship. STORY HIGHLIGHTS "The Talk" co-host and actress, 36, and Adler, 44, will share custody of their children
"It's completely amicable," a rep says of the break up
Gilbert and Adler, a television producer and writer, began dating in 2001RELATED TOPICSSara GilbertThe Talk (TV Show)Breakups (PEOPLE.com) -- After 10 years together, Sara Gilbert and Allison Adler have ended their relationship, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.

"The Talk" co-host and actress, 36, and Adler, 44, will share custody of their two children, son Levi, 6, and daughter Sawyer, 4.

Gilbert and Adler, a television producer and writer, began dating in 2001.

A rep for Gilbert confirms the breakup. "It's completely amicable," the rep tells PEOPLE.

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'Grey's Anatomy' scoop: Jackson's mom is...

Debbie Allen will play Catherine Avery in the upcoming season of "Grey's Anatomy." STORY HIGHLIGHTS Actor-director Debbie Allen has been cast in the upcoming season of "Grey's Anatomy"
She'll lend some insight into Jackson's family in the fifth episode of the eighth season
Allen has previously directed three episodes of the show RELATED TOPICSGrey's AnatomyCelebrity News (EW.com) -- Ready to meet Jackson Avery's mom?

Actor-director Debbie Allen has been cast in the upcoming season of "Grey's Anatomy," playing Catherine Avery.

The move brings Allen out from behind the camera on "Grey's," where she's previously directed three episodes of the show (not entirely unlike how Eric Stolz directed an episode of "Private Practice" before appearing in "Grey's").

Allen has a slew of TV directing credits to her name ("Everybody Hates Chris," "That's So Raven") and is best known as an actress for her work in the movie "Fame" (both versions).

She'll lend some insight into Jackson's family in the fifth episode of the eighth season, which premieres on September 22.

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Remembering Aaliyah, 10 years later

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was only 22 when she and eight others died in a twin-engine plane crash in the Bahamas. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Born in Brooklyn and raised in Detroit, Aaliyah quickly garnered a fan base in the '90s
The late singer worked with industry greats like Missy Elliott, Timbaland and R. Kelly
At the time of her death, she had three top-selling albums under her beltRELATED TOPICSMusicR&BAngel Laws is the editor in chief and creator of ConcreteLoop.com. August 25 marks the tenth anniversary of the death of singer and actress, Aaliyah.

(CNN) -- It's been a decade since the tragic death of R&B star and budding actress Aaliyah Dana Haughton.

Just 22 years old at the time of her death, she was in the Bahamas heading back to the States after wrapping up her 2001 music video, "Rock The Boat."

The twin-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff. Aboard were Aaliyah and eight others -- including her hair stylist, Eric Forman, makeup artists Anthony Dodd and Christopher Maldonado, security guard Scott Gallin, video producer Douglas Kratz, Blackground Records employees Keith Wallace and Gina Smith, and the pilot, Luis Morales III. In an instant their lives and Aaliyah's promising career were gone.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Detroit, she quickly garnered a fan base in the early '90s with her original take on R&B music. Working with industry greats like Missy Elliott, Timbaland, R. Kelly and more, she topped the charts with a slew of hits, including "Back & Forth," "Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number," "Are You That Somebody" and "We Need A Resolution".

Aaliyah's standout fashion sense made her a hot commodity among the fashion crowd: She modeled for Tommy Hilfiger, who showcased her tomboy appeal -- baggy jeans and a tight-fitting shirt -- and was featured on the covers of many magazines with that trendsetting hair swoop over her left eye.

Her influence on the music game is still relevant today. She has inspired artists from singer-rapper Drake to pop superstar Beyonce. Ciara, who is best known for her singing and dancing moves, has an Aaliyah-inspired stage presence and dressing style.

Singer-songwriter Tank, who worked closely with Aaliyah on her last two albums, spoke with Concrete Loop earlier this year about where she would be right now if she were alive. "She would be at the top and there would probably be a few people who wouldn't have careers," he said.

If you think about it, she was already on top. At the time of her death, she had three top-selling albums under her belt, many nominations and awards and was slated to have a big role in "The Matrix Reloaded" and "Matrix Revolution" movies.

She had just completed her work on the film, "Queen of The Damned" and was already being sought after for other movie roles. Not to mention, she had a solid and loyal fan base. However, the rest of her journey to superstardom just wasn't meant to be.

A month before her untimely death, Aaliyah granted MTV's show "Diary" behind-the-scenes access to her fast-paced life and said, "I am truly blessed to wake up every morning to do something that I love; there is nothing better than that."

She continued, "Everything is worth it -- the hard work, the times when you're tired, the times when you are a bit sad. In the end, it's all worth it because it really makes me happy. I wouldn't trade it for anything else in the world. I've got good friends, a beautiful family and I've got a career. I thank God for his blessings every single chance I get."

So, on August 25, blast Aaliyah's timeless music loud and remember her for being a trendsetting force in fashion and for helping to redefine and take R&B music to another level.

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Judge denies request for sequestered jury at Jackson trial

Sequestered jury sought in Jackson trialSTORY HIGHLIGHTSA prosecutor argues there should be "a level of trust granted for jurors"Judge Pastor says sequestered jurors can feel like "inmates"He says sequestration would cost $500,000 but adds cost isn't a factorMurray is accused of involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's 2009 death Los Angeles (CNN) -- A Los Angeles County judge on Thursday denied the defense's request to sequester the jury for the coming trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician accused in Michael Jackson's death.

Lawyers for the doctor -- who is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death -- had contended that media hype surrounding the case meant it was prudent to isolate the jury during the trial.

But Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael E. Pastor disagreed, saying he did not want jurors to feel like "inmates," supervised even when they contacted loved ones. And he expressed confidence that they would heed warnings to avoid exposure to media coverage.

"I do not find sequestration to be the answer in this case," he said.

In addition, Pastor rejected a defense request that television cameras be removed from the courtroom during certain parts of the trial.

The Los Angeles coroner has ruled that Jackson's death, which occurred June 25, 2009, was caused by an overdose of the surgical anesthetic propofol, combined with other drugs.

Prosecutors have accused Murray, one of the pop star's doctors, of having a role in the overdose. Jury selection is set to begin next month in his trial. Opening statements are set for September 27. Both the defense and prosecution told the judge they expect the trial to last four to five weeks, while Pastor indicated he thought it could be done in less time.

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