Kevin Spacey had a busy week – in the legal sense.  He appeared in a Santa Monica courthouse as part of a convoluted scheme.  Arbitration ruled that he owed the House of Cards production company $31 million for holding up production.  If he would turn over medical records and testify to their insurance company that he had to leave the show for a documented medical reason, they would reduce the fee to one million.  He took the deal and took the stand.  He pointed to errors in the medical records, saying, “They’re under the impression I have a British accent and have a wife.”  Although he did go to a rehab facility, he was adamant that he was ready and willing to work.  When asked about the diagnosis, he said, “They had in fact diagnosed me as sexually compulsive.  I can’t professionally dispute that, but I can personally dispute it.”

What he’s no longer disputing are the sexual assault charges against him in London.  You’ll recall that the UK television documentary Spacey Unmasked revealed allegations against him from numerous men.  Three of those were taking him to court for sexual assault.  But days after his appearance in Santa Monica came the headlines: “Kevin Spacey Settles With Sexual Assault Accusers Before London Trial”.  As part of the settlement, details are under wraps, and there is no admission of guilt.  But where in God’s name will he get the money to pay them?

Also appearing in court was Lil NasX.  This is stemming from his late-night stroll through Studio City in his scanties.  The charge is felony police battery after he allegedly assaulted the cop who arrested him.  His lawyer wants to transfer the felony battery case to a mental health diversion program.  This would mean the charges would be dismissed, and Nas would do community service or some kind of rehab.  The judge will hear this motion on April 6^th.  After the hearing, Nas made a brief statement.  “All I wanted to say is to my fans, I really love and I miss you, and I appreciate your support so much, and I can’t wait to be back hugging you guys.”  Tell that to the cop!

Does nobody vet The Bachelorette?  You’ve got this Taylor Frankie Paul – who is a woman despite having three male names!  She came from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, so she’s got baggage.  While ABC knew she had some “domestic issues” in the past, last week a video surfaced of her hitting her ex-husband and throwing a bar stool at him – which somehow hit her daughter!  Her ex called the cops saying, “My daughter was hit in the head with the stool”.  Mrs. Paul was arrested and pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault.  Yup, that’s who ABC thinks of as a catch!  The entire season was pulled, and a rerun of American Idol was aired.  Bachelorette or Seacrest?  Same thing.  ABC stands to lose $90 million – or basically the cost of 6 hours of war in Iran.