Sum 41 Singer Hospitalized After Attack In Japan

Deryck Whibley of the band Sum 41, who some of you might recognize as Avril Lavigne’s ex-husband, was attacked last night in Japan, according to his band mates:

“Deryck Whibley was attacked in a bar last night by 3 unknown people,” his band mates posted on Twitter, “He is in the hospital now. Japanese police are looking into the matter.” Later, the band confirmed Whibley was “still in the hospital.” [DigitalSpy]

Whibley reportedly suffered a slipped disc from the attack, but plans to continue touring with the band anyway. [DailyMail]
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Christoph Waltz is reportedly in talks to play the villain in the upcoming Spider-Man film. [DigitalSpy]
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George Clooney’s girlfriend, Elisabetta Canalis says she’s very happy, thank you very much: “There are some people who just don’t want to see me happy. George has given colour back to my life. I feel great – as if I am 18 again.” [TheSun]
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