Phil Spector takes off the rest of the year

While we're on the subject of celebrity criminal activity, legendary record producer Phil Spector has been granted a reprieve. His murder trial, for the death of actress/girlfriend Lana Clarkson, has been delayed until January 2007, due to a judicial scheduling conflict.

Enjoy the holidays, Phil. Try not to shoot anyone.

In a related story, Hanna-Barbera character Hair Bear (shown here) is filing a civil suit against Spector for identity theft and defamation of character. Mr Bear claims he has been unable to land another series since Spector stole his patented hairstyle. That trial is currently awaiting scheduling. Harvey Birdman, attorney at law, will be representing Mr Bear.