The Los Angeles Times reports this morning that Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a child with a member of his household staff more than 10 years ago. Upon learning that the story had broke, Schwarzenegger called the Times and made a statement: “After leaving the governor’s office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago,” he said. “I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry.” The staff member worked for the Schwarzenegger/Shriver family for 20 years and retired this past January. – LAT
The Situation had his lawyer send his father, Frank Sorrentino, a letter that said if he didn’t shut down the website he’s currently using to talk trash about his son, they would take him to court. – TMZ
Oprah has finally revealed the REAL reason why she’s ending her show this year, and it’s because a dying 12 year-old told her to. In the June issue of O Magazine, she writes that Mattie Stepanek (a child author with muscular dystrophy who appeared on her show numerous times) sent her an email 13 months before he died that said she should only end the show after it had been on air for 25 years. He told her, “I know that you are planning to retire your show on its 20th anniversary. It is my opinion that you should wait to stop your daytime show on its 25th anniversary. Let me explain why. Twenty-five makes more sense to me, partially because I am a bit OCD and 25 is perfect number.” – Monsters and Critics
