Filmmaker Roman Polanski, 76, Arrested by Swiss Authorities on 1973 Rape Charges

You can run but you can't hide. According to organizers of the Zurich Film Festival, director Roman Polanski, 76, has been taken into custody by Swiss police on a 31-year-old U.S. arrest warrant. Polanski fled the U.S. in 1978, one year after pleading guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13 year old girl. I guess he got so used to running from the law that he didn't bother checking if he could have been arrested on the charges in Switzerland, where he traveled to receive a lifetime achievement award.

Polanski, who has lived in France for the past three decades, directed classic films such as "Rosemary's Baby," "Chinatown" and most recently "The Pianist," in 2002, for which he won a directing Oscar Award in absentia.  He sought dismissal of his case on the grounds that the judge, who has since passed away, had arranged a plea bargain and then reneged on it.

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Actor Randy Quaid and Wife Evi, Arrested on Felony Charges for Stiffing San Ysidro Ranch $10,000

How utterly disgusting!  Law enforcement in has reportedly arrested actor Randy Quaid and his wife Evi on burglary, fraud and conspiracy charges. Why? They are accused of stiffing the San Ysidro Ranch near Santa Barbara, CA, $10,000. Apparently this pair has been known to engage in criminal behavior of this nature. They stiffed the Hotel Bel-Air $17,000 in unpaid hotel bills. Talk about celebrity trash.

Randy & Evi Quaid (Splash News)

According to TMZ, there was a struggle and the deputies had to wrestle Evi to the ground as she screamed loudly. The Presidio County Sheriff's deputies also reportedly told TMZ that Randy Quaid assaulted them both physically and verbally, as he resisted arrest, but they did him a favor. They declined to file charges. The pair are in custody in the town of Marfa, Texas.

The Quaids bail is set at $20,000 each. To view warrants, CLICK HERE.

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Shawne Merriman Says Girlfriend Tila "Tequila" Nguyen was Drunk, He Was Trying to Keep her Safe

While the sh** has started flying. San Diego Chargers superstar Shawne Merriman has finally spoken up about his recent arrest, telling FoxSports.com that his girlfriend Tila Tequila was drunk and he was only trying to keep her safe. Right and the Earth is square!

"On September 6, 2009 the San Diego Sheriff's Department responded to a citizen's complaint that was initiated by Tila Nguyen (aka Tila Tequila). I was taken into custody based upon that complaint. At the time, I was concerned about her welfare given the intoxicated state she appeared to be in and I encouraged her to stay until safe transportation could be provided.

"We would all do our best to help a friend if we considered their actions to be detrimental to their personal safety. I in no way caused any harm to Ms. Nguyen, however, paramedics were called and she was examined but no injuries were reported. She was released and has since returned to Los Angeles, California.

"There have been no charges filed against me. I want to thank the San Diego Sheriff's Department for their professionalism. I will continue to cooperate fully with the Department, and I look forward to clearing my name regarding these false allegations. I want to put this behind me so I can continue to focus on a successful season for the San Diego Chargers." Source: TMZ

Not to be outdone, Tila reportedly turned to Twitter to get her response out. She twittered a response to Shawne's allegations -- saying there's no way she could have been drunk because, "I am allergic to alcohol. It has been publicly known for years. That is how I got the name Tila "Tequila" cuz the irony. I cant drink."  Well, I guess this means their relationship has bitten the dust. Why do these men like to put their hands on their women? Amazing.

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Whitney Houston's Voice Cracks During Central Park Comeback Show to Air on "Good Morning America," She Blames Oprah

Whitney Houston has proven once again that she is a diva (not in a good way) when she tried to blame being on the Oprah Winfrey Show, which she taped on Monday to air September 14th, for her horrible first public singing performance in Central Park, New York earlier today. She reportedly told the crowd at Rumsey Playfield, where she was singing as part of a segment to run on tomorrow's "Good Morning America" show. She wasn't woman or adult enough to admit her own shortcomings.

Ms. Houston needs to admit the truth about her disgraceful performance -- the years of drug abuse. She sang four songs, including her oldie "My Love is Your Love" and her new single "Million Dollar Bill."Anyone listening could tell that this woman was having serious problems staying on key. Her voice cracked repeatedly. As the New York Daily News puts it, "Houston treated the highest notes the same way drivers with new cars treat pot holes."She couldn't even sing the choruses of her songs. She left that up to her back-up singers and the audience. Sorry, but if this is any indication of what is to come from Ms. Houston, then I am sad to say that she has lost her mojo. I remember back in the day when her voice soared through the stratosphere in her prime. Patti Labelle is 65 years old and yes, she can still hold a note.

Sorry Whitney, I guess I won't "I Look To You" for a phenomenal return after a long hiatus. I give her credit for releasing a new album, but I can't say I am looking forward to another horrible performance.

Photo credit:  Whitney Houston, NY Daily News (Kambouris/WireImage)

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