Electra's steamy tape, Hamilton back on ice

Scott Hamilton returning to the ice
This Thanksgiving, Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton will skate on TV for the first time since battling a brain tumor. He will join Dorothy Hamill, also a cancer survivor, for a Nov. 26 program on Fox called "Kaleidoscope." The program is intended to inspire viewers to triumph over illness. Also skating will be Kristi Yamaguchi and Nancy Kerrigan. (myfoxny.com)

John Kerry's daughter arrested for possible DUI
Alexandra Forbes Kerry was arrested in Hollywood at 12:40 a.m. for suspicion of a DUI, say law enforcement sources. The 36-year-old film producer was pulled over for a traffic stop, but then arrested and taken to the LAPD's Hollywood station. A blood alcohol test she took showed a level of .06, and the legal limit is .08. A driver can still be prosecuted if the vehicle is being operated unsafely due to alcohol. Kerry was released at 5:25 a.m. (TMZ.com)

Carmen Electra lesbian action tape leaked online
It appears that actress, model and singer Carmen Electra, is the latest celebrity to have a video of her in a compromising situation leaked onto the Internet. In the footage Electra is shown making out with a nearly naked brunette. Electra is now shown having sex in the video. Some believe it is a publicity stunt. (HearaldSun.com.hu)

QUICK HITS

Chaz Bono says "life is great" during transition
Chaz Bono debuted his new look this morning on Good Morning America where he called his sex change "the best decision I've ever made." Chaz is the son of Cher and Sonny Bono. (AP)

Nicole Richie is hospitalized for pneumonia
Nicole Richie has been admitted to a LA hospital and is being trated for pneumonia. According to her representative, she is doing well. (AP)

Lauren Conrad to author a style book
"The Hills" star turned fashion designer will unveil her guide to style in "Lauren Conrad Style" in fall 2010. The book will have never-before-seen photos of the star and tell readers how to incorporate her style into their lives. (People)

Fan creates character for 'Simpsons'
A hospital manager won the "Simpsons" contest inviting fans to create a character for Fox's long-running animated series. Her character, ladies' man Ricardo Bomba, will make an appearance in the Jan. 31 episode. PRoducers say there's a chance the character could appear in the show again. (AP)

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