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Everything’s cricket for Obama, Cameron

President Barack Obama talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron prior to the first NCAA tournament game Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio. (Associated Press)
From Wire Reports

Basketball fan-in-chief President Barack Obama gave British Prime Minister David Cameron a front-row seat to March Madness on Tuesday, taking his European partner to an election swing state for an NCAA tournament basketball game.

The two leaders sat near one end of the court at the University of Dayton Arena for a “First Four” matchup between Mississippi Valley State and Western Kentucky.

Cameron, who enjoys tennis and cricket but had never been to a basketball game, said during a halftime interview on truTV that Obama was “giving me some tips. He’s going to help me fill out my (NCAA tournament) bracket.” Obama replied, “And he’s going to teach me cricket.”

New show should make your day

Clint Eastwood’s family is coming to TV in a new reality show. The E! network said Tuesday that “Mrs. Eastwood & Company” will premiere May 20 as a 10-episode series.

The show spotlights Dina Eastwood, who has been married to the Oscar-winning actor-director since 1996. Also on hand are the Eastwoods’ 15-year-old daughter, Morgan, and 18-year-old Francesca, Clint Eastwood’s daughter with actress Frances Fisher. Clint Eastwood is expected to make guest appearances.

Garth, Facinelli ending marriage

Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli say they are divorcing after 11 years. In a statement Tuesday, the couple said they remain “dedicated to raising our beautiful daughters together,” and asked for privacy and respect. The Southern California couple are parents to three girls.

Garth, 39, came to fame in the 1990s TV series “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Facinelli, 38, is a co-star in the “Twilight” movie franchise. The couple married in January 2001.

The birthday bunch

Actor Michael Caine is 79. Composer-conductor Quincy Jones is 79. Movie director Wolfgang Petersen is 71. Country singer Michael Martin Murphey is 67. Comedian Billy Crystal is 64. Prince Albert II, the ruler of Monaco, is 54. Actress Grace Park is 38. Singer-musician Taylor Hanson is 29.