Photos: Hollywood Headlines: A week in review

Freshman SNL cast members John Milhiser, left, Noel Wells and Brooks Wheelan, who didn’t appear on the NBC comedy-variety show very often, were fired and will not return in the fall. In June, “SNL” vet Nasim Pedrad announced she’d be leaving for a Fox sitcom.   (Andrew Toth/Getty Images, left; Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images, center; Filmmagic)

Elaine Stritch, the Tony Award-winning theatrical force of nature, died at 89 from age-related illnesses. The raspy-voiced actress with a diva-like personality suffered from a drinking problem, yet she seemed to give her best performances when she played crabby versions of herself.   (Ari Mintz / For The Los Angeles Times)

When one fan grabbed Tim McGraw’s jeans while he was onstage interacting with fans, the singer swatted at her, connecting with her face before security removed her. The altercation was caught on camera -- but the fan still ripped his jeans.   (Wade Payne / Associated Press)

Chatting with Howard Stern, Jenny McCarthy said that while her gig on “The View” was “rewarding,” it was also limiting. “I feel like to have a voice, to be able to speak without having to interrupt people, it’s very difficult, and I don’t like doing it,” she said.   (Jemal Countess / Getty Images)

While hosting the 2014 ESPY Awards, triple threat Drake wasn’t afraid to poke fun at last month’s viral video clip of Lance Stephenson blowing in LeBron James’ ear on the basketball court. The result? A ‘Lance Cam’ to re-create the famous whiff.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

The creators of an online comedy series are suing director Seth MacFarlane, claiming he created an “unlawful copy” of their drinking-and-smoking teddy bear Charlie. The stark similarities in MacFarlane’s “Ted” character include “similar persona, dialogue and attitude,” the suit claims.   (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

After a Boeing 777 crashed in Ukraine with nearly 300 people on board, Jason Biggs joked on Twitter, “Anyone wanna buy my Malaysia Airlines frequent flier miles?” Backlash ensued. He then issued a mea culpa acknowledging his too-soon joke.   (Sashenka Gutierrez / EPA )