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The widow of the late WWE star Owen Hart says she has settled her lawsuit brought against the WWE.

In her lawsuit, Martha Hart claimed her right to royalties related to the use of her late husband's image, reports The Associated Press. Owen Hart died in 1999 as he was being lowered into a wrestling ring at a WWE event in Kansas City. He was 34 years old.

Martha Hart brought her lawsuit in 2010, alleging that the WWE failed to pay her royalties and violated a contract restricting the use of Owen Hart's name and likeness.

This week, "The Good Wife" delved into a car crash and also dealt with issues surrounding medical marijuana laws. Count on CBS to turn an ordinary car accident case into a whodunit-style mystery.

Recap: 'Invitation to an Inquest'

In the latest episode of "The Good Wife," Alicia gets contacted by a friend, Janie, whose late husband Roger Ludwig once sat on the bench. The judicial widow is now haggling with the insurance company, playing tug-of-war.

It's the usual tug-of-war that insurance carriers pay after a car accident. They come back and tell you that the accident was your fault and that they refuse to pay up.

Hulk Hogan has settled his lawsuit against Bubba the Love Sponge Clem.

Hogan had sued Bubba, a radio personality, over a leaked sex tape of the former pro wrestler having sex with the Love Sponge's ex-wife Heather Clem.

The terms of the settlement are confidential, but following the settlement, the Love Sponge issued a public apology on his radio show. In his apology, the Love Sponge said that Hogan was unaware that he was being recorded and had no role in the video's public release, reports The Tampa Tribune.

Kim Kardashian was not pleased with the look alike that she saw in Old Navy ads last fall. So what's a Hollywood socialite to do when her image is used without permission?

Well for Kardashian at least the answer is to sue.

The highly recognizable celebrity filed a suit for $20 million against Old Navy's parent-company, The Gap, for using a similar looking model in their ads. Just over a year later, the case is finished.

Rocker Bret Michaels has settled his lawsuit against organizers of the Tony Awards.

The Poison frontman filed the suit after being hit by a piece of scenery during the 2009 awards show, the Los Angeles Times reports. Michaels had just finished performing and claims he was told to exit the stage towards the hazard.

His nose was broken and he received three stitches in his lip. He also blamed the incident for a near-fatal brain hemorrhage he sustained 10 months later.

So what's the "Rock of Love" reality star getting for his troubles?

After illegally killing a bear, Ted Nugent has agreed to sign a plea deal with federal prosecutors.

The incident occurred two years ago while Nugent was filming his Outdoor Channel television show "Spirit of the Wild" in Alaska. Nugent illegally killed and transported a black bear off federal property. The rocker's hunt was captured on camera and later aired on his show. Nugent also injured a second bear.

So what punishments will the musician face as part of the deal?

Things might be looking a little rosier for Nicholas Cage's IRS tax troubles. The "Ghost Rider" star has paid the government $6,257,005 in back income taxes from 2007, ABC News reports.

The multi-million dollar payment got the federal government to remove a lien that was placed on the actor's real estate holdings in 2008.

This all sounds pretty groovy for Cage, but the reality is still pretty grim for the Hollywood star.

The sordid details of Tiger Woods' affair with Rachel Uchitel may be hitting the newsstands sometime soon, as the home wrecker turned reality star has reportedly been forced to give back a hefty chunk of the $10 million sum she was paid to keep quiet.

But that's not all. Uchitel's donation to Tiger's reportedly dwindling bank account was allegedly marred by lawyer misconduct and greed, with none other than Gloria Allred accused of raking in the big bucks on the back of her client.

Who says life in Hollywood is always fabulous? For notorious bad girl Lindsay Lohan, home detention for her recent misdemeanor theft charge would keep her partying ways locked down - and would keep her alleged sticky fingers in check.

Lohan is accused of stealing a "one of a kind" diamond and gold necklace from a Venice, Calif. retailer valued at more than $2,500, reports CBS News. Lohan walked right out of the store with the necklace around her neck - without paying for it, authorities say.

A lot has been said about Katie Holmes since she married then-crazy Tom Cruise and birthed his love child.

But until recently, the former Dawson's Creek star let it go. But when celebrity tabloid Star Magazine insinuated that she was turning to drugs to help cope with the world of Scientology, she sued.

And now that $50 million libel suit has settled.