Judge: Colin Farrell’s lawsuit to stop sex tape can go on

Los Angeles – The lawsuit can go on. That’s what a judge said about Colin Farrell’s suit to prevent distribution of a sex tape he made with an ex-girlfriend three years ago.

Nicole Narain, who was Playboy’s Miss January 2002, sought to have the lawsuit dismissed. On Monday, Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle quashed the motion, instead directing Narain’s lawyers to file an answer to Farrell’s lawsuit.

Narain is challenging Farrell’s claim that they agreed to keep the 14-minute videotape private. As “co-creator” of the tape, Narain alleges she has the right to reproduce, market and distribute it under federal copyright law.

Leodis Matthews, a lawyer for Narain, said sales of the videotape could represent significant income for his client.

A restraining order has been in place since then, blocking release of the tape.

Hayes quits ‘South Park’ citing ‘intolerance and bigotry’

New York – Isaac Hayes has quit “South Park,” where he voices Chef, saying he can no longer stomach its take on religion.

Hayes, who has played the ladies’ man/school cook in the animated Comedy Central satire since 1997, said in a statement Monday that he feels a line has been crossed.

“There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins,” the 63-year-old soul singer and outspoken Scientologist said.

“Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honored,” he continued. “As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices.”

“South Park” co-creator Matt Stone responded sharply in an interview with The Associated Press Monday, saying, “This is 100 percent having to do with his faith of Scientology… He has no problem – and he’s cashed plenty of checks – with our show making fun of Christians.”