Shia Labeouf embarrassed about YouTube video

Hi, it's Wednesday, June 11, 2008 and I'm Melisse Hinkle with your UPI Entertainment Update.

Shia LaBeouf is reportedly embarrassed about a YouTube video that shows him saying a derogatory term. In the video, LaBeouf apparently uses a gay slur toward his friend during a slapping contest at a house party. The actor's rep says the video was produced a few years ago. YouTube has since removed the clip, which was circulating earlier this week. That's all according to an exclusive E! News report.

Meanwhile, Paul Newman's agent is denying rumors that the actor is suffering from lung cancer. Newman apparently stepped away from a directing engagement last month due to an illness. Talk of serious health complications increased when photos of a gaunt-looking Newman surfaced at the end of last week.

Anne Hathaway's boyfriend is running into some legal trouble with his charity. Raffaello Follieri's philanthropic organization is being investigated by the New York State Attorney General. The investigation reportedly stems from the businessman's failure to keep adequate financial documentation for the charity. The Follieri Foundation helps bring vaccines to poor children in developing countries. Hathaway was on the board of directors until last year, but her rep says she's not involved. Follieri dodged separate charges in April for bouncing a $215,000 check.

Marissa Jaret Winokur is apparently playing catch up on preparations for her baby boy's arrival. The Tony award-winner says she thought she'd get kicked off "Dancing With the Stars" early on, but her lengthy run on the show set her back. A surrogate is carrying the baby for Winokur, who had a hysterectomy during her battle with cervical cancer. The little one is due July 22.

Coldplay's North American tour has reportedly been pushed back. The band will take its show on the road two weeks later than expected because of production setbacks. Their first show is now scheduled to take place on July 14 in Los Angeles. Fans can get refunds for canceled dates or use their tickets for different shows. Previously scheduled free concerts are still set to go on this month in London, Barcelona and New York. Coldplay's fourth album hits stores on June 17. That's all according to Billboard.

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[SilenceThrough]

who gives a fuck?

[sodamncutestud2]

wow. everyone calls everyone fag or gay as a joke now a days. doesnt mean they are!

im a lesbian and i call gay guys faggets and flaming queers...and i get called a dyke,carpet muncher, lol w/e its what we are so who gives shit

[thisissparta1985]

Seriously??... whoever made that video is such a faggot.

[1l0r1a3c]

@ksAbis lol Fag Children i like it thats gonna be my new saying

[minastronasse]

Poor fags, are they being mocked ? Well they all should be in jail or mental institute, disgusting sodofreaks.

[ksAbis]

u all act like 8 year old fag children

[TheBarricade123]

shia shia shia!

[shiasgirl713]

@SilenceThrough obviestly you you looked at it lol

[onebighoe]

Melisse Tinkle.....haaaaaa

[sparks199]

@NeonGenesisPlatinum he said "faggot"

[NeonGenesisPlatinum]

What did he say?

[vN3CROiiDXx1]

hahahaha.... hinkle