QUICK TAKES

Chief sentenced in break-in

Barry Carpenter, a former Ohio police chief, received two years and eight months in prison Wednesday for his role in a break-in at the home of the surrogate who had twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. Carpenter was convicted in November on charges of theft in office, receiving stolen property and evidence tampering. He was acquitted on other counts. Carpenter, who resigned two weeks ago as chief in Martins Ferry, was immediately taken into custody after the sentencing. His lawyer, Dennis McNamra, has vowed to appeal the decision.

Spielberg to present at awards

Presenters such as Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio were on board, but now Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and "Avatar" star Sam Worthington will present at the Golden Globe Awards. The 67th annual ceremony will be Jan. 17 at the Beverly Hills Hilton and will air on NBC.

Regis returns next week

Regis Philbin has been off his daytime talk show since a Dec. 1 hip replacement surgery. However, on Monday, he will be back to "Live! With Regis and Kelly." Kelly Ripa has been working with guest hosts while Philbin has been recovering. Among the show's guests for Philbin's first week back are Amy Adams, Tim Allen, Jenna Elfman and pilot Chesley Sullenberger.

That's devotion

"I'd give my life right now if I could bring this guy back." -- Paul MacLeod, an Elvis Presley fan, who uses his north Mississippi home as funky shrine to the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Compiled from wire reports by Melissa Sullivan