Kiefer Cleared in Headbutt Case

(NEWSER) - Kiefer Sutherland made nice today with the designer he allegedly head-butted at a Soho nightclub 2 weeks ago, E! Online reports. "I am sorry about what happened that night and sincerely regret that Mr. McCollough was injured," the 24 star said in a statement, the AP reports. Jack McCollough accepted, despite what he called a broken nose. More»

Kiefer's target not sure what he did to earn headbutt

(NEWSER) - Jack McCollough has no idea why Kiefer Sutherland head-butted him Monday night, People reports. “Anyone who knows Jack McCollough knows that he would not hurt a fly,” a spokesman for the fashion designer said today, calling the attack “unprovoked.” Reports vary on the fight, with McCollough allegedly bumping Brooke Shields or interrupting a conversation between Shields and Sutherland to earn the tête-à-tête. More»

Actor appears in Colorado court to answer to domestic abuse allegations

(NEWSER) - Charlie Sheen was arraigned today in Aspen, Colo., on a felony charge of menacing and two misdemeanors after a Christmas Day fight with his wife, Brooke Mueller. The judge also lifted a restraining order that had been in place since Mueller summoned police, saying the actor had threatened her with a knife. Sheen did not enter a plea and is due back in court March 15, Radar reports. More»

Arraigned on 7 counts including first-degree murder

(NEWSER) - Philip Markoff spoke a resounding “not guilty” at his arraignment today for the murder of a masseuse, the Boston Globe reports. Prosecutors described “brutal” attacks against three women as the so-called “Craigslist killer” was arraigned on seven charges, including first-degree murder, armed robbery, armed kidnapping, armed assault, and illegal possession of firearms. Victims, witnesses, and Markoff’s fiancée testified before a grand jury. More»

Plus, Kiefer and Brooke speak out over headbutt, more

(NEWSER) - Britney Spears’ legal team slapped Sam Lutfi with a 3-year restraining order—and now they’re going after his money, People reports, asking a court to order the erstwhile manager to reimburse Spears $123,142 in legal fees. They also want $72,292 from similarly restrained ex Adnan Ghalib. Elsewhere:

• Rihanna is getting revenge on Chris Brown via song, the Sun reports. A demo of Silly Boy was posted by Kanye West this weekend.