‘Jersey Shore’ star Mike Sorrentino hit with tax counts
A former star of the MTV reality show “Jersey Shore” and his brother filed bogus returns on nearly $9 million and claimed millions in bogus business expenses including luxury vehicles and clothing, according to a seven-count indictment released Wednesday.
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and his brother Marc pleaded not guilty through their attorneys during a brief initial appearance in U.S. District Court.
Each brother was released on $250,000 bail and scheduled for arraignment Oct. 6.
According to the indictment, the Sorrentinos earned about $8.9 million between 2010 and 2012, mostly through two companies, MPS Entertainment and Situation Nation. They allegedly filed false documents that understated the income from the businesses as well as their personal income. Mike Sorrentino also is charged with failing to file taxes for 2011, a year in which he earned nearly $2 million.
Malcolm Young won’t return to band
Malcolm Young is out of AC/DC.
A statement Wednesday from the band’s label said: “Unfortunately, due to the nature of Malcolm’s condition, he will not be returning to the band.”
No details were provided.
The band announced in April that the 61-year-old guitarist was taking a break to focus on his health.
AC/DC will release the album “Rock or Bust” on Dec. 2. They will launch a world tour next year.
Stevie Young, nephew of founding members Malcolm and Angus Young, played guitar on the band’s new album and will join them on the tour.
AC/DC includes vocalist Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams. Young has performed with AC/DC for 40 years.
Wiz Khalifa’s wife files for divorce
Model Amber Rose is ending her yearlong marriage to rapper Wiz Khalifa.
Rose filed for divorce Tuesday in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences. She is seeking custody of their 20-month-old son and spousal support as laid out in the former couple’s prenuptial agreement.
Court filings state the couple separated Monday but provide no other details on the split or how the pair’s finances will be divided.
They were married in July 2013, less than five months after their son was born.
Khalifa, whose hit “Black and Yellow” helped make his 2011 album “Rolling Papers” a success, released his latest album, “Blacc Hollywood,” in August.
The birthday bunch
Barbara Walters is 85. Actor Michael Douglas is 70. Actor Anson Williams is 65. Actor Mark Hamill is 63. Actress Heather Locklear is 53. Actress Aida Turturro (“The Sopranos”) is 52. Actor Tate Donovan is 51. Actor-singer Will Smith is 46. Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is 45.