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Prosecutors Won't Pursue Charges Against Bale

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 15, 2008

Batman star Christian Bale will not face charges relating to an alleged assault last month on his mother and sister, prosecutors said Thursday, suggesting their decision was based in part on the family members' wishes.

Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said there was insufficient evidence to afford a "realistic prospect of conviction," and ordered police not to take any further action.

The service said in a statement that while it "treats all incidents which take place in a domestic context seriously, it is important that the views of complainants are also taken into account when making decisions in such cases."

Bale, who denies the allegation, said through his spokeswoman, Jennifer Allen, that he was relieved the issue had been settled.

'Top Model' Could Be Transgender

Last season saw a plus-size woman win "America's Next Top Model." Could this be the season for a transgender winner?

One of the 14 women competing on the 11th cycle of "America's Next Top Model" is transgender, reveals Us Weekly.

"My cards were dealt differently," says Isis, 22, who describes herself as "a woman born physically male."

Isis, who shares a name with the ancient Egyptian goddess, doesn't necessarily see herself as a role model for transgender people, though.

"I like to help people, but I'm here to follow my dreams," she says.

GLAAD president Neil Giuliano thinks Isis' presence on "ANTM" is "an unprecedented opportunity for a community that is underrepresented on television.

"We applaud Tyra Banks and The CW for making this historic visibility of transgender people possible."

Winslet's Love Scenes With Leo 'Weird'

It was more than a little awkward for Kate Winslet to film sex scenes with Leonardo DiCaprio in front of husband Sam Mendes, who directed the stars in the upcoming drama "Revolutionary Road."

"I just kept saying, 'This is too ... weird,'" Winslet tells Entertainment Weekly magazine. "And Leo was like, 'Oh, get over it.' And I'm going, 'Yeah, a little reminder: You're my best friend. He's my husband. This is a bit weird.'"

It's been 11 years since Winslet and DiCaprio co-starred in the Oscar-winning blockbuster "Titanic," and Winslet says a spark remains between them.

"I hadn't realized how much my chemistry with him since 'Titanic' would still stick," says the 32-year-old actress. "It's great to discover we can just slip right into it, like muscle memory."

Today's Birthdays

Actress Rose Marie is 85. Civil rights activist Vernon Jordan is 73. Author-journalist Linda Ellerbee is 64. Britain's Princess Anne is 58. Actor Zeljko Ivanek is 51. Actress Debra Messing is 40. Actor Ben Affleck is 36. Actress Natasha Henstridge is 34. Rock singer Joe Jonas (The Jonas Brothers) is 19.

Source: The Associated Press

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