If you thought his troubles with designer Jack McCollough were resolved, you were wrong. Kiefer Sutherland had been waiting to find out if the misdemeanor assault charges against him would be dropped until just now. Good thing we weren't holding our breath. TMZ reports that Sutherland is totally in the clear for the incident that took place back in May. An incident that would have been way more interesting if the actor were more Jack Bauer in real life, or even if he channeled his previous Christmas tree attack. So let's get on to the juicier Kiefer news. Page Six reports that he was spotted making out in public! With his girlfriend! Stars, they're just like us but with headlines. He and Siobhan Bonnouvrier lost themselves in a "hot make-out session" on on the lawn of Hudson River Park near 12th Street this past Saturday. An eye witness told the rag, "They had their hands all over each other. They really got into it. One young mom breast-feeding her baby nearby was like, 'Go Kiefer!'" Our sources who were on the scene with said breast-feeding mom say there was even a thong-flashing involved. more ›

It's a miracle worthy of a 24 season finale! Actor Kiefer Sutherland and Jack McCollough, the fashion designer Sutherland allegedly headbutted after the Costume Institute gala, issued a joint statement to the AP. Sutherland, "I am sorry about what happened that night and sincerely regret that Mr. McCollough was injured," while the Proenza Schouler designer said, "I appreciate Mr. Sutherland's statement and wish him well." more ›

Today Kiefer Sutherland's attorney declared his client was not the instigator in the headbutting incident last week. He was charged last Thursday with third-degree assault after an early morning scuffle at SubMercer, where he "attacked" a designer who may or may not have shoved Brooke Shields. (He said/she said can get confusing after 2 a.m.!) Reportedly designer, Jack McCollough claims Sutherland broke his nose, though the initial police report only noted a small gash (his reps later said it was more serious). The 24 stars attorney said, "We are troubled by the untruthful and self-serving information circulating regarding Kiefer Sutherland and events of last Monday evening. Out of respect for this law enforcement process, Kiefer Sutherland will not be making any comment.'' more ›

When you're an elected official facing felony charges for assaulting a photographer, breaking his camera and bashing his car in, the best way to proclaim your innocence and garner sympathy from the public might not be to have your lawyer compare your case to another tabloid headline assault of the moment involving a TV star. State Senator Kevin Parker's attorney felt otherwise. more ›

The saga of Kiefer Sutherland's post-Costume Institute Party of the Year partying continues! On Thursday, the star was issued a desk appearance ticket for allegedly headbutting fashion designer Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler on Monday. Sutherland, according to various reports, may have been upset that McCollough knocked into Brooke Shields at the bar Submercer (Shields was also wearing 6" heels). After initially saying that McCollough was the victim of a "vicious assault," his spokesman now adds that the designer "suffered a broken nose in three places as a result of the assault. He received medical treatment last night after consulting with physicians." It's unclear whether he will sue Sutherland, who will be court on June 21, but a source says McCollough is "also pissed off and annoyed that this all happened. He has a collection to do, and has no time to deal with this." Dude, you know who else has no time to deal with this? Jack Bauer. more ›

Jack Bauer's day at the police station is over, and today's coverage is all about the fashion! The NY Post reports that Kiefer Sutherland walked into the precinct yesterday with "three-quarters-length black raincoat, blue jeans and cowboy boots," apparently taking his glasses off and leaving his celeb status in his DIVA-plated town car outside. He was in the station for around two hours, during which time he updated his mug shot, got fingerprinted, and allegedly didn't "crack jokes, laugh or sign autographs." He left with his desk-appearance ticket for a misdemeanor of third-degree assault and a court date of June 21st. Meanwhile, this whole thing may land on the shoes of Brooke Shields. TMZ reports that the actress herself "blames the fall on her 6" high heels and the fact that the room was dark and crowded and it was really really late." She also admits that Jack McCollough made contact with her—and of course anyone with their own action figure is going to have a knee-jerk reaction to save the damsel in distress. more ›

Kiefer Sutherland had no Jack Bauer-esque tricks up his sleeve today when he turned himself in to the NYPD for an unfortunate headbutting incident earlier this week. The Daily News reports that he was surrounded by the media as he silently entered the First Precinct with a smile around 4 p.m. today. more ›

Following a headbutt attack Kiefer Sutherland unleashed on designer Jack McCollough earlier this week at SoHo's Submercer, it seems the actor will be paying his dues like a regular 'ol civilian. TMZ reports that he'll be charged with misdemeanor assault, an attack the designer says was unprovoked though allegedly happened after he pushed Brooke Shields (possibly just trying to sidle by her at the crowded bar). The altercation is said to have left McCollough with a tiny gash on his nose, though his reps are making it sound more serious by saying: "He was the victim of a vicious, violent, unprovoked assault." Later today Kiefer, currently on probation for a DUI, will show up at the First Precinct station house downtown and get a desk appearance ticket and his arraignment date set. more ›

Something happened after the Met's Costume Institute Ball on Monday night. According to the Daily News an incident took place at a SoHo nightspot following the event, and so far the main players have been identified as Kiefer Sutherland, Brooke Shields and designer Jack McCollough. The paper reports that witnesses saw Sutherland get all Jack Bauer on McCollough after he bumped into Shields as she and the actor talked at the bar around 2 a.m. Allegedly Sutherland headbutted the designer and demanded he apologize to the lady. TMZ unsurprisingly reports that Sutherland may have been drunk at the time... and we all know what he's capable of when that happens. (Take 10 seconds to watch him attack a Christmas tree.) The site also notes that a law enforcement source has confirmed that "Brooke was definitely involved" and they are currently reaching out to Sutherland to get his story. more ›

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Kiefer Sutherland has taken some time off from being Jack Bauer and has focused a bit on his independent record label act (yeah, we didn't know either), Rocco DeLuca & the Burden. Despite the band name, the music actually isn't bad (take a listen at their MySpace). more ›

After last year's mess of an awards show and this year's joke of nominations (where is love for Lauren Graham, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences?), we were going to swear off this year's Emmys. But then we realized Conan O'Brien was hosting, so we must watch and liveblog. And there's the hope of a good Steve Carrell bit, not to mention awkward reaction shots of Candy and Tori Spelling during the Aaron Spelling tribute. more ›

International cinema circles may be buzzing today about the announced line-up of films at this year's Cannes Film Festival but for those of us who won't be walking the Croisette in May, there's still plenty to be excited about movie-wise. Here's a few suggestions for your moviegoing this weekend. more ›

- Nicolette Sheridan does not look over-Botoxed with fish lips! more ›