Hollywood Headlines; a crazy week in review

Oprah’s latest on-air surprise came to her fans in a familial way. No, the media maven’s not pregnant -- she was reunited with a long-lost half sister, Patricia. It was a heartwarming reunion, to be sure, but we’re guessing at least some of the audience would’ve preferred a surprise with more of a “new VW Beetle “ scent. Click for more deets on Oprah’s half sister.  (George Burns / Associated Press)

The world’s sexiest diabetic hair-metalist, Bret Michaels, is home recuperating from surgery. The reality star/ rock god underwent a procedure to fix a hole in his heart and was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday. He is now with his family at their Scottsdale, Ariz., home. For more on Bret’s heart surgery, click that link, and check your blood sugar. Bret would want you to.  (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)

Mr. Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffet, gave us all a scare this week after he fell off the stage during a concert in Sydney. Apparently, the 64-year-old entertainer was unconscious for several minutes after the fall, and was rushed to a nearby hospital. But, parrotheads everywhere can breath a sigh of relief, Jimmy is now in stable condition, and his CAT scans appear normal. So, pick up that pina colada, and let’s toast to Buffet’s swift recovery. Read more on Buffett’s fall.  (Dave Martin / Associated Press)

A terrific boon for the genetic pool of planet Earth, Penelope ‘retina searing’ Cruz and Javier ‘too-hot-for-the English language’ Bardem have welcomed a baby boy into the world. Espana for the win! Click for more on the Penelope and Javier’s new baby.  (Dominique Faget / Getty Images)

In terms of indie film geeks per capita, Los Angeles temporarily lost out to Park City, Utah, as the 2011 Sundance Film Festival descended upon the quaint town of 7,000-something. Click for all the LA Times Sundance coverage, including star sightings, and Kevin Smith rantings. Pictured here: Sundance Film Festival senior programmer Shari Frilot and director and social entrepreneur Bill Haney.  (Jemal Countess / Getty Images)

Charlie Sheen visited ‘home sweet hospital’ this week, for what was said to be severe stomach pains due to a hernia. How did this happen, you ask? According to TMZ, Sheen was in his theater room offering his expert critiques of porn for hours prior to checking into the hospital.

Just after his release, Sheen voluntarily checked himself into rehab. For now, CBS and Warner Bros. Television are placing “Two and a Half Men” on production hiatus.  (Mark Ralston / Getty Images)

So, it seems that Kesha’s former managers are pretty anxious to get their hands on some her hard-earned dough -- before it all disappears. Not counting on Kesha to wow the world again with a sophomore release, the folks at DAS Communications are suing the young popstress for a cool $14 million, and they are doing everything in their power to speed up the proceedings. Click for more on this Tik-Tok tug-of-war.  (Emilio Naranjo / EPA)