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LITTLE ROCK — A professional arbiter has ruled Jeremy Piven did not breach his contract with the Broadway producers of Speed-the-Plow when the actor abruptly left the revival of the David Mamet play in December. At the time, Piven's doctor said he was suffering from mercury poisoning after eating too much fish. Results of the arbitration were released Thursday by Actors' Equity Association, which represents stage performers. "I feel like all you can ask for in this life is to have your day in court andI had that," Piven said in a telephone interview. "The facts were presented and it has been a really long journey for me. I am really happy that we can all move on and that all of the facts, and the medical facts, were heard. That the truth prevailed." The Speed-the-Plow producers, meanwhile, expressed disappointment, saying that while they respect the decision, "we strongly disagree with it. We remain eternally grateful to everyone who helped make the wonderful production of Speed-the-Plow possible."

Tim McGraw isn't looking for trouble at his concerts, but there are certain things he just won't ignore. "It's all about enjoying yourself and not messing with other people's fun," the country singer said in a recent interview. "And certainly I don't think you should be abusive to women. I think that's No. 1 right there." Mc-Graw, 42, has thrown out disruptive fans from at least two of his concerts in the past year and a half, most recently in July. "Look, I'm the one with the microphone, so if there's somethingthat needs to be done, and I'm the one who can see it because of where I'm at, then I'm probably the only person who can ask somebody to do something about it, " said McGraw.