Sydney, Australia -- Paul Hogan is going back Down Under in order to revive his sagging career. The "Crocodile Dundee" star is playing a man who pretends to be gay in order to get a tax cut for a new film, "Strange Bedfellows." It will be his first Australian film in 16 years.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Jimi Hendrix's family is sending condolences to the family and friends of Hendrix band member Noel Redding, who died Sunday at age 57. In a statement, the family says, "His contributions to the Jimi Hendrix Experience shall never be forgotten. Our prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time."

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Reese Witherspoon is being immortalized in a Barbie doll. Next month, Mattel will be marketing a Barbie doll outfitted like Witherspoon's character from the upcoming "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde." The Barbie wears a proper pink suit and pillbox hat and will retail for $19.99.

PITTSBURGH -- Tommy Chong of the pot-head duo "Cheech & Chong" pleaded guilty yesterday to selling drug paraphernalia over the Internet with his business Nice Dreams Enterprises. He made a federal plea agreement in a personal appearance in court. The penalty could be as stiff as five years in prison and $250,000, but prosecutors say it will likely be more lenient.

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