Johnny Depp talks about daughter's illness

Hello, I'm Rebecca Field with a UPI entertainment update on this Friday, May 11, 2007.

Actor Johnny Depp is now speaking out about his daughter's recent health scare. He tells a British newspaper it was a frightening time for him and his longtime girlfriend Vanessa Paradis when their child, 7 year old Lily-Rose got sick. He did not indicate what made her sick but one British newspaper says it was E. Coli poisoning. She was hospitalized in London earlier this year while the actor was filming "Sweeny Todd" in England. Depp says he and Paradis feel lucky that now she's healthy as ever.

Construction is beginning on Brad Pitt's new green housing development in New Orleans. The actor is backing the organization Global Green USA, which is building an eco-friendly neighborhood in the 9th ward destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The houses reportedly use 40 percent less energy than an average home. Construction is expected to be done in August. Pitt says he's looking forward to when families finally move in.

The U.S. government is reportedly investigating film director Michael Moore. E! News says the Treasury Department sent a letter to Moore saying he didn't have permission to travel to the communist country of Cuba for his new film. Moore went to the country in March for his new film "Sicko" ...bringing several 9/11 workers with him. His producer says the workers suffer from chemical exposure, and they traveled to Cuba because there's inadequate health care in the U.S. She also says the government's investigation of Moore is "politically motivated."

Reality TV star Jason Wahler is now in rehab. A relative tells People magazine "The Hills" star is doing well and getting the help he needs. Wahler was set to spend time in jail for an assault charge last year, but the judge is suspending that for now while he's in the treatment facility. Earlier this year he was arrested again in another assault case and a separate time, he was booked for under age drinking.

Former radio host Don Imus made his first public appearance since he was fired. He reportedly attended his wife Deirdre's book signing in Connecticut. Deirdre's book called "Green This" gives eco-friendly cleaning ideas. Imus says he's happy the book will raise money for the couple's ranch...which helps children with cancer. Imus was fired by CBS radio for saying a racist and sexist slur on-air.

That's all for now, thanks for watching today's entertainment update.

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[deppfan95]

Johnny depp is such a GREAT father. Im SOOO happy his daughter is ok. =]

[paulsild]

i love u

Johnny Depp! :P

[sanibel03]

lol

[Irenuuh]

JOhnny Depp praat helemaal niet over zijn dochter!!

[doddsino]

Wants to give dat bitch a shocker

[Maren1105]

may 11.. thats my birthday..

cha

[yoyochickens]

Again, you lucky person for getting to say Johnny's name in front of loads of people.