William, Harry seen at Memphis party
British Princes William and Harry have been spotted at a downtown Memphis, Tennessee, restaurant.
The two arrived Thursday night for a dinner party in a private room of Charles Vergos’ Rendezvous, local media reported.
Tennessee has been abuzz for weeks with speculation on whether William and Harry would travel to Memphis for the weekend wedding of a friend.
A C Wharton Jr., mayor of the Tennessee city famous for Blues music, said Memphis was ready to host the British royals should they attend what he describes as a strictly private affair.
‘Scandal’ star Washington has girl
It’s a girl for Kerry Washington and retired NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha.
A birth certificate released Friday shows the couple’s daughter Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha was born around 5 p.m. on April 21 in Los Angeles. The parents haven’t announced the baby publicly.
Washington is the Emmy-nominated star of the ABC series “Scandal.” The show’s third season was cut short after the 37-year-old actress became pregnant.
Asomugha, a former cornerback with the Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, announced his retirement last year.
‘Top Gear’ host hits skid over word
“Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson has apologized and asked for forgiveness following allegations that he used racist language while he was shooting an episode of the popular BBC show.
Clarkson became embroiled in a racism controversy after a tabloid published a clip of him apparently using the N-word while reciting the nursery rhyme “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe” during filming. The clip, recorded several years ago, was never broadcast.
Clarkson initially denied using racist language. But he later said he “mumbled where the offensive word would normally occur” despite trying not to, and that he was mortified by the mistake.
Clarkson had previously sparked complaints with allegedly racist comments about people from Mexico and Asia.
Ronstadt selling Arizona home
Former pop singer and Tucson, Arizona, native Linda Ronstadt has her put house in the southern Arizona city up for sale.
Ronstadt bought the home in 1994, the Arizona Daily Star reported. Built in 1929, the Mediterranean-style home has more than 4,200 square feet and sits on 1.27 acres.
Ronstadt, who has Parkinson’s disease, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three weeks ago. She lives in San Francisco and is retired.
The birthday bunch
Actor George Gaynes is 97. Actress Ann B. Davis is 88. Singer Frankie Valli is 80. Sports announcer Greg Gumbel is 68. Actress Christina Hendricks (“Mad Men”) is 39. Dancer Cheryl Burke (“Dancing with the Stars”) is 30.