The man known as Don Vito on MTV’s “Viva La Bam” show has been sentenced to 10 years to life on probation after he was convicted on two counts of sexual assault on a child.

Vincent Margera, 51, of West Chester, Pa., was also ordered Thursday not to appear as the Don Vito character for 10 years. His defense attorney had argued that Margera had taken on Don Vito’s outrageous and profane character at the time of the incident.

In October, Margera was convicted on two counts and acquitted of one count of sexual assault on a child. He had been accused of groping three girls, ages 12 to 14, during an autograph-signing event last year in the Denver suburb of Lakewood.

Margera was also ordered to register as a sex offender, get substance abuse treatment and undergo a mental health evaluation.

Authorities said his probation can be transferred to Pennsylvania if Colorado authorities determine the state has comparable programs.

Margera still faces a charge of violating the conditions of his bail. His arraignment in that case is Jan. 18.

Howard Stern reported that Letterman’s people called to say they were in negotiations with the writer’s guild to return to filming the show, and they want Howard to be the first guest when they return. Howard said Scott Greenstein has been very adept at “nudging” him toward doing the spot, but Howard claimed he didn’t really have much to say – other than promoting the “History of Howard Stern” holiday special – so he wasn’t sure if he’d end up doing it.

Futurama was killed, but like some B-movie cyborg it refused to stay dead. The fans watched the 72 episodes religiously in syndication and shelled out $170 to get the entire run on DVD. So, in 2005, Fox green-lighted 16 new episodes. Cohen and Groening have reassembled many of the hundreds of writers, animators, and voice artists who’d gone on to other projects to create four DVDs of new material, including sexy robot stage shows. The first DVD hits stores on November 27, and the features will then be divided into half-hour episodes when the entire run of the series begins airing on Comedy Central next year.

The judge overseeing the wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the Notorious B.I.G.’s estate will allow the family to name a few more defendants in their suit. The added names include members of the LAPD and, not surprisingly, then-Death Row CEO Suge Knight.

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There’s another controversy swirling around Linda and Paul Hogan.  Documents posted on the website TMZ show Linda, whose real name is Linda Bollea has filed for divorce from her husband, Terry Bollea.

The documents were filed in Pinellas County Civil Court on November twentieth.

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The reality show star and his fiancee, Renee Sloan, welcomed a baby girl into their lives on Friday, Nov. 2, according to Life & Style.

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Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who pleaded guilty in September to drug possession and driving under the influence, was sentenced by a judge on Monday to 10 days in jail, but will only serve one day.

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Troubled singer Amy Winehouse reportedly sneaked into an aeroplane toilet to smoke a cigarette - and was nabbed by cabin crew.

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Panettiere, 18, had attempted to block a pod of whales from being led into a nearby cove with other activists - including Australian actor Isabel Lucas - in Taiji on October 30.

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Several media organizations, including ABC News - the employer of Donaldson - have long been holding information that indicates Donaldson’s number was listed within the records of the alleged “DC Madam.”

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Now evidence, including DNA samples, has emerged to suggest the real killers are still at large and that three innocent men have been behind bars for almost 15 years. ‘No reasonable juror would convict… knowing what we know today,’ said defence lawyer Dennis Riordan.

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Eight months ago, James Gandolfini drove his white SUV out of the parking lot of Satriale’s for the last time, as HBO wrapped up the final season of “The Sopranos.”
Now, the building has followed the same fate as the popular show. It’s gone.

 

Last month, owner Manny Costeira demolished the structure, home to a fictional pork store where TV mobster Tony Soprano and his Jersey crew hung out on the acclaimed mob drama. On TV, a life-sized pig sat atop the building.

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