Local guy Bobby Brown confirmed a People magazine report on Sunday that his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, was taken to the hospital after having a seizure. Brown tweeted, “The report that my wife was rushed to the hospital is true. She is recovering and in good spirits. Please keep my family in your prayers.” . . . “Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara loves Rhode Island. The actress has been posting shots of her weekend in Newport on WhoSay.com, which is basically a place where celebs post pics.