New charge leveled against Courtney Love

Los Angeles — Courtney Love was charged with attacking a female friend of her former managers in April with a bottle and a metal flashlight, authorities said.

The felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon stems from an April 25 incident at the Los Angeles home of former manager Jim Barber. An arrest warrant for the rocker was issued Wednesday, district attorney spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons said Tuesday.

She has been charged in three additional cases, including two that occurred hours apart in October: She pleaded guilty in Los Angeles Superior Court to a misdemeanor count of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Love also faces felony charges in Beverly Hills Superior Court, where she is accused of illegally possessing prescription painkillers.

In May, Love was arraigned in New York City on charges of assault and reckless endangerment for allegedly hitting a fan with a microphone stand March 18 in a club.

Lopez invited back to host Latin Grammys

New York — George Lopez will return as host of the Latin Grammys, the Latin Recording Academy said Wednesday.

The fifth annual awards show is set for Sept. 1 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and it is scheduled to air live on CBS. Nominations will be announced July 14.

Lopez, 43, also hosted last year’s Latin Grammys in Miami, where Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes swept the major categories.

The comedian is the co-creator, writer, producer and star of the ABC sitcom “George Lopez.” He also just released his autobiography, titled “Why You Crying? My Long, Hard Look at Life, Love and Laughter.”

Ailing country icon

New York — Loretta Lynn’s aching back has forced her to postpone her June concerts, according to the country singer’s Web site.

“Due to a back ailment, Loretta Lynn’s physician has ordered her off the road. All of her June concert dates have been postponed. More information to come regarding rescheduling,” said a posting on the Web site.

Lynn, 69, had been set to perform in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. Also postponed is a June 19 performance in Branson, Mo.

Boogie-woogie fever’s what he’s talking about

New York — Barry Manilow will return to the concert circuit with a One Night Live! — One Last Time! tour.

The 22-city tour will begin Sept. 30, Stiletto Entertainment said Tuesday. Stops include Boston, New York, Washington, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Cleveland, Detroit and Phoenix.

Manilow’s last tour concluded in mid-2002.