First Dibs: Will Amanda Bynes Go Free From The Psych Ward Today?

By Meghan O'Keefe

August 9, 2013 / 8:45 AM

Does Ryan Gosling's beloved dog, George, have health problems? Would Matt Damon be interested in starring in Star Wars? And we say goodbye to actress Karen Black...

Amanda Bynes is due in court today to try to convince a California judge that she is mentally competent enough to be free. If she slips up, her parents get a temporary conservatorship and she gets sent back to the psych ward. [TMZ.com]

Academy Award nominated actress Karen Black has died of cancer at the age of 74. The actress was known for starring in such iconic 70s films as Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces and The Great Gatsby. [People]

There's a rumor that Ryan Gosling's 13-year-old dog, George, might be suffering from debilitating health problems. The Gos is reportedly worried that George might not last the year. [Celebitchy]

Matt Damon finally stars in his very first sci-fi movie, Elysium, opening this weekend and he might be open to another sci-fi flick…say, Star Wars? [MTV News]

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