Bale also told the Kevin and Bean show on KROQ 106.7 that he and Hurlbut reconciled and worked together for another month after the tirade.
Just kidding!
Etta James says she was joking when she said she "can't stand Beyonce" and would "whip" the singer for performing James' hit "At Last" at an inaugural ball for President Barack Obama.
The 71-year-old singer tells the New York Daily News she "didn't really mean anything" by her remarks at a concert last week.
James says: "Even as a little child, I've always had that comedian kind of attitude. ... That's probably what went into it."
Even so, James says it stung that she wasn't asked to sing her most famous song on the historic night.
Miley still kids' choice
Miley Cyrus snagged two trophies at last year's Kids' Choice Awards, and now, the teen queen is back for more.
The Hannah Montana star received a leading three nominations, including favorite TV actress and favorite female singer. She is also nominated for favorite voice in an animated movie for her role as Penny in the canine adventure Bolt.
The Nickelodeon cable network's 22nd annual awards show is slated to air March 28.
'Talent'-less Springer
America's Got Talent isn't getting more of Jerry Springer.
Springer says he won't return as host of the NBC talent contest this summer.
In a statement Thursday, Springer said he's leaving the show because of other commitments, including his syndicated talk show and a stage role. He didn't offer details about the play. Springer called his job on the high-rated show produced by FremantleMedia "an amazing ride." His replacement for the fourth season hasn't been announced.
From Sun news services
today's birthdays
Author Gay Talese, 77.
Actor Miguel Ferrer, 54.
Actor James Spader, 49.
Country singer Garth Brooks, 47.
Comedian Chris Rock, 44.
Actor Ashton Kutcher, 31.
