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Jun 21, 05:35 PM

Current Headlines: NICOLE RICHIE GRANTED A DELAY IN HER MISDEMEANOR DUI CASE

Nicole Richie has won a delay in her driving under the influence case, according to the Associated Press. A California Superior Court commissioner set a new date of July 11 at the request of a defense attorney. That means the trial could start on that date or within the following 10 days, said Jane Robison, a spokeswoman for prosecutors. Richie, 25, the daughter of pop singer Lionel Richie, was arrested Dec. 11. She pleaded not guilty in February to misdemeanor driving under the influence. In addition to the single count, the case contains an allegation that Richie had a prior misdemeanor DUI conviction in June 2003. The California vehicle code says if convicted of DUI twice within 10 years, a person can be sentenced to between 90 days and a year in jail and have his or her driving privileges suspended. Richie stars in The Simple Life reality show with Paris Hilton, who is serving a 45-day sentence for violating her probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case.

BARKER BACKS OFF HIS ROSIE ENDORSEMENT

It may have sounded like an endorsement, but Bob Barker's recent remarks about Rosie O'Donnell weren't meant that way. The Price Is Right host, who retired this month after 35 years with the show, told reporters last week at the Daytime Emmy Awards that he had "no doubt" that O'Donnell would make a fine host for the CBS game show. But Barker told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he never meant to endorse any potential host and has no role in choosing his replacement. "I have not been asked for my opinion, nor have I expressed one," Barker said. "I think there are several candidates who could do the show, and Rosie is certainly one of them." CBS and FremantleMedia North America, which produces The Price Is Right, have yet to announce Barker's successor. Among those reportedly in the running, besides O'Donnell, are Todd Newton of the E! network, Mark Steines of Entertainment Tonight, George Hamilton and John O'Hurley. O'Donnell said on her blog that she plans to meet with the Price representatives this week and that she "sure would" accept the job if offered. CBS and FremantleMedia had no comment Wednesday. The Price Is Right is on hiatus until the new season starts in the fall. After winning his 19th Daytime Emmy, Barker was asked about the possibility of O'Donnell taking his place on Price. He has known O'Donnell since the days of her afternoon talk show, where Barker was a frequent guest. "She told me at that time that she liked The Price Is Right and someday wanted to host it," said Barker, 83. "I thought she could do the show. She's a very talented lady and I thought she could do most any show." But Barker stressed Wednesday that he never meant to imply she was his top pick to replace him. It would be "terribly presumptuous," he added, to assume he would have any impact on the host selection. "I haven't even seen all the tapes of the candidates," he said.

BIRTHDAYS

Actress Jane Russell (The Outlaw) is 86; actor Bernie Kopell (The Love Boat), 74; actor Ron Ely (Tarzan), 69; actress Mariette Hartley (One Life to Live), 67; comedian Joe Flaherty (SCTV), 66; singer Brenda Holloway, 61; actress Meredith Baxter (Family Ties), 60; actor Michael Gross (Family Ties), 60; rock musician Don Airey (Deep Purple), 59; drummer Joey Kramer (Aerosmith), 57; guitarist Nils Lofgren, 56; singer Kathy Mattea, 48; actor Doug Savant (Desperate Housewives), 43; country singer Allison Moorer, 35; actress Juliette Lewis (Cape Fear), 34. Compiled by Lisa Kohlbrenner/The Times-Union

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