Hollywood Headlines: A crazy week in review

The multi-platinum-selling rap artist Lil Wayne pleaded guilty earlier this week to gun-possesion charges. He’s due back in court in November, and is expected to receive one year in prison, according to a spokeswoman for the New York district attorney’s office.  (Steve Nesius / Associated Press)

Richard and Mayumi Heene, parents of Falcon “Balloon Boy” Heene and former contestants on the show “Wife Swap,” got in deep trouble after authorities found that their balloon saga was a hoax. Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden has said he will recommend charges be brought against the Heenes including conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, making a false report to authorities and attempting to influence a public servant.  (David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

This week, officials confirmed that film director Roman Polanski would indeed face jail time, up to two years, if he was extradited from Switzerland to stand trial for his 1977 statutory rape case.  (Gerard Julien / Getty Images)

Kate answers her prying public in this Monday’s “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” a special episode called “You Ask, Kate Answers.” Our burning Jon-and- Kate-related question? Where to find the best Kate wigs for Halloween, of course!  (Bill Fraser / Associated Press)

Those who follow the new “Melrose Place” (we know you’re out there) will have one less mentally deranged woman to keep track of, since Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has been “let go” from the CW series. Also gone? Colin Egglesfield, who plays chef Auggie Kirkpatrick.  (Gus Ruelas / Associated Press)

With job cuts and personality clashes impending, industry insiders are watching closely the merger between cable networks Lifetime and A&E. Will Lifetime’s “flashy” CEO Patricia Wong (pictured here) be able to get along with A&E’s powerful exec Abbe Raven? Who will keep their job, take an exit package, or simply jump ship?  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

More evidence that the couch potato industry is booming, Netflix reported earnings up 48% since last year. This places the Los Gatos-based company’s net income at $30 million, 52 cents a share. The next big revenue winner? We suggest buying stock in popcorn products.  (Paul Sakuma / Associated Press)