ISAIAH WASHINGTON FIRES PUBLICIST

In the latest drama surrounding Isaiah Washington, the Grey's Anatomy star fired his longtime publicist Cynthia Snyder late last week, and has instead hired Allen Mayer and Kelly Mullens, experts in crisis management.

This comes in the midst of rumors about the future of his role on Grey's Anatomy. Last week, Isaiah issued a public apology for his homophobic remarks about his co-star T.R. Knight: "I apologize to T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I've asked for help.

"T.R.'s courage throughout this entire episode speaks to his tremendous character. I hold his talent, and T.R. as a person, in high esteem. I know a mere apology will not end this, and I intend to let my future actions prove my sincerity."