LOS ANGELES—Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears will avoid what could have been a long, ugly and revealing trial with a settlement of the lingering issues in the court conservatorship that controlled her life and financial decisions for nearly 14 years. A hearing on those issues—including a request from Mr. Jamie Spears for a […]
NEW YORK—Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein during a hearing Wednesday in Manhattan, the disgraced movie mogul’s first court appearance since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week. One of Weinstein’s accusers, Jessica Mann, was in the courtroom Wednesday and is prepared to testify again, Assistant District […]
Angel Studios recently unveiled the release dates for several upcoming projects, including “Sight,” a film based on the true story of a Chinese immigrant who escapes communism, becomes a renowned laser eye surgeon, and restores the sight of a blind orphan. “’Sight’ is bringing in Chinese and Asian Americans in huge numbers, and the more […]
Comedian Russell Brand shared a photo on social media on April 28 following his baptism. The photo, an image of Mr. Brand embracing his dog, offered a glimpse into his personal life after a period of public exploration of Christian beliefs. This exploration had unfolded over several months, with Mr. Brand openly engaging with Christian […]
Actress Lori Loughlin has turned a new page following her involvement in the 2019 college admissions scandal. In an exclusive interview with First for Women, the “Full House” star reflected on the power of perseverance in the face of hardships. “Every day we’re met with different obstacles, but it’s all in how you approach things. […]
Actress Anne Hathaway is opening up about her health leading up to her forties, and what put her on the path to sobriety. In a recent interview with The New York Times, the 41-year-old reflected on the milestones achieved at this point in her life. Ms. Hathaway revealed she is now over 5 years sober […]
In the wake of tornadoes ravaging multiple Midwest states, country artist Zach Bryan and his band have stepped forward to lend their support in the cleanup efforts. The devastation, spanning Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska, claimed the lives of at least five individuals between April 26 and 27. Notably, tornadoes of EF-3 intensity, as per […]
French Actor Gérard Depardieu finds himself at the center of a police inquiry as reports from French media outlets detail his summoning by Parisian authorities. Allegations from two women accusing him of sexual assault during film productions have prompted this legal scrutiny. The 75-year-old actor, known for his roles in “Green Card” and “Cyrano de […]
LOS ANGELES—Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault, filing a motion on Friday to dismiss some claims that were not under law when the alleged incident occurred. The motion filed in a New York court claims Mr. Combs cannot be sued because certain laws didn’t […]
This week’s “Right on LA!” with Ruby Lovell features the hottest rising stars and the best of black comedic talent on a new series: “Microphone Masters.” Backed by titans in the world of black comedy, the new TV series “Microphone Masters” delves into the personal and professional lives of three aspiring and accomplished breakthrough comedians. […]
NEW YORK—Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction. Attorney Arthur Aidala said Mr. Weinstein was moved to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan after his arrival on Friday to […]
David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg are set to battle it out in court following a fitness brand deal gone wrong. The English soccer star is suing the actor’s fitness company, F45 Training, for breach of contract over a 2020 promotional deal. The 48-year-old asks for over $18 million, alleging the company failed to pay him […]
Hollywood Actor Owen Wilson said no to $12 million to play the lead in an O.J. Simpson film that portrayed his innocence. Mr. Wilson would have played attorney Douglas McCann, who investigated leads about who killed Simpson’s ex-wife and friend.
WASHINGTON—Vice President Kamala Harris hosted reality-television star Kim Kardashian at the White House on Thursday to discuss criminal justice reform, after the Biden administration granted clemency to people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden granted clemency to 16 people, pardoning 11 of them and commuting the sentences of the other five. […]
In a recent interview, former “NCIS” star Lucas Black said he prioritizes faith above his Hollywood success. While talking to Fox News about his new movie “Unsung Hero,” Mr. Black emphasized the importance of always putting God and Family above his professional success. “This is one that’s a story that is about faith and family. […]
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was overturned by New York’s highest court, citing the trial judge’s prejudicial handling of the landmark #MeToo case. The 4–3 decision on Thursday highlighted the judge’s “egregious” missteps, including allowing testimony on allegations unrelated to the case, prompting the court to order a new trial. This decision reignites a painful […]
HOUSTON—A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge. State District Judge Kristen Hawkins issued a one-page order denying Mr. Scott’s request that he and his touring and production company, […]
Actress Ashley Judd recently opened up about her late mother’s heartbreaking struggle with mental illness during a panel discussion at the White House on April 23 to promote the newly formed National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Ms. Ashley Judd’s mother, country star Naomi Judd, suffered severe depression before taking her own life nearly two years […]
This week saw “The Simpsons” kill off a long-standing supporting character who, while never taking a prominent role in the series, has featured on the show for almost 35 years. Larry the Barfly, one of the serially intoxicated characters on the show—and typically seen next to fellow drunk Barney Gumble at the bar in Moe’s […]
LAS VEGAS—The defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas said Tuesday his client’s accounts of the killing are fiction and prosecutors lack key evidence to obtain a murder conviction. “He himself is giving different stories,” attorney Carl Arnold told reporters outside a […]
