Celebs Update :: Taylor Swift on 'The Voice?'

Taylor Swift to 'The Voice'

Taylor Swift has plenty of her own hits, and now she'll be advising young singers on "The Voice" how to do it themselves.

The NBC competition show said Friday that the "Shake It Off" singer is serving as a mentor to competitors later this month. She'll make her first appearance on Oct. 27, giving her some prime-time exposure on the day that her new album is scheduled to be released.

On three shows, Swift will advise contestants on vocal technique, stage presence and picking the right songs to fit their strengths.
There's no word on whether Swift will appear after the Nov. 3 show.

Court for 'The Situation' delayed for reality show�

A former member of the "Jersey Shore" case is delaying a court hearing in his tax fraud case so he can film another reality TV show.

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino was scheduled to be arraigned on federal conspiracy and tax fraud counts Monday in Newark. But the proceeding was moved to Oct. 23 after Sorrentino's lawyer said his client has to tape another reality show in Los Angeles.

Sorrentino and his fiancee are scheduled to appear on "Marriage Boot Camp" which films for two weeks ending Oct. 19.

Sorrentino and brother Marc pleaded not guilty at an initial court appearance last week. Prosecutors contend the pair filed false tax returns and overstated business expenses on about $9 million they earned through two businesses.
Both are free on $250,000 bail.

Charlie Sheen sued over incident at dentist

A dental technician who says Charlie Sheen punched her in the chest during an office visit is suing the actor for assault and battery.

Margarita Palestino filed the lawsuit Friday in Los Angeles seeking unspecified damages from the "Anger Management" star. Her lawsuit accuses Sheen of attacking her during a dental appointment on Sept. 25, including punching her in the chest and grabbing her bra.

Los Angeles police said Thursday that they have an active investigation into the incident, but could not release further details.

Sheen's publicist Jeff Ballard referred calls Friday to the actor's attorney, Marty Singer, who was not available for comment Friday afternoon.

Sheen had an adverse reaction to the combination of nitrous oxide and pain medication he was taking for a shoulder injury and that Sheen knocked over dental instruments, Ballard said Thursday. But other elements of the woman's story were not true, Ballard said.

Reeves gets restraining order against trespasser

Keanu Reeves has obtained a temporary restraining order against a woman who was detained after trespassing at the actor's home last month.

The order issued Thursday requires 50-year-old Kerry Colen Raus to stay away from Reeves and his Los Angeles home.

Court filings state Raus was taken into custody on Sept. 15 after she was found at Reeves' home after she had swam in his pool and taken a shower in his house. The filings state Raus has been placed in a psychiatric facility.

"The Matrix" star wrote in a sworn declaration that he does not know Raus and he is concerned about his safety if she is released.