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R. Kelly pleads not guilty to sexually abusing women, girls
NEW YORK — R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges he sexually abused women and girls who attended his concerts. The 52-year-old Kelly was denied bail in a New York City courtroom packed with his supporters. He appeared sullen as prosecutors told Magistrate Judge Steven Tiscione...
Police investigating reported burglary of ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’-owned business
EDGEWATER, Colo. — Police in Colorado are investigating a reported burglary of a business owned by “Dog the Bounty Hunter” reality TV star Duane “Dog” Chapman. Police in the Denver suburb of Edgewater say a passer-by early Tuesday discovered a broken glass door of a business that stocks merchandise that’s...
Mario Lopez walks back remarks on kids and gender identity
NEW YORK — Mario Lopez apologized Wednesday for telling conservative commentator Candace Owens that it’s “dangerous” and “alarming” for parents to honor the wishes of young children who identify with a gender other than the one assigned at birth. “The comments I made were ignorant and insensitive, and I now...
Popular YouTube ‘King of Random’ dies in paraglider accident
SALT LAKE CITY — The creator of the YouTube channel “King of Random,” whose experiments and hands-on science tips drew 11 million subscribers, has died in a Utah paragliding crash. Jonathan Grant Thompson, 38, was found dead on Monday, Washington County Sheriff’s Lt. David Crouse said. The cause is under...
Kelly McGillis: ‘Old and fat’ reasons she’s not in ‘Top Gun’ sequelVideo
Unrealistic Hollywood beauty standards may be to blame for “Top Gun” star Kelly McGillis not being asked to appear in the upcoming sequel, the actress suggests. She told “Entertainment Tonight” that those behind “Top Gun: Maverick,” due out next June, likely didn’t reach out to her because she’s “old and...
Cardi B postpones Indianapolis concert due to threat
Rapper Cardi B postponed an Indianapolis concert following what police described as an unverified threat to the Grammy-winning artist. A post on her Twitter account offered an apology to fans about Tuesday’s planned show at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, saying: “My safety and your safety first.” Dear Indiana people I’m so...
Prince Harry says he and Meghan will have 2 kids ‘maximum’
LONDON — Prince Harry says he and his wife Meghan will have no more than two children because of concerns for the environment. In an interview with primatologist Jane Goodall for British Vogue, Harry said becoming a father in May had changed his perspective. He said “I view it differently...
Anne Hathaway opens up about fertility struggles
Anne Hathaway, who announced this week she was expecting her second child, says she came forward about her struggles with getting pregnant because infertility can be deeply isolating. “I think that we have a very one-size-fits-all approach to getting pregnant,” Hathaway told The Associated Press on Saturday. “And you get...
Drake signs creative partnership with SiriusXM and Pandora
Drake has two new partners: SiriusXM and Pandora. The two companies which merged earlier this year announced Thursday that they have signed a new creative partnership with the superstar rapper. The new deal includes “a dedicated station, curated music, and collaborations with creative talent.” The roll-out will start later this...
Rapper Meek Mill’s conviction thrown out, granted new trial
A Pennsylvania appeals court on Wednesday overturned rapper Meek Mill’s conviction in a drug and gun case that has kept the rapper on probation for a decade and made him a celebrity crusader for criminal justice reform. The unanimous three-judge opinion granted the rapper a new trial because of new...
Actor Rutger Hauer, of ‘Blade Runner’ fame, has died at 75Video
Dutch film actor Rutger Hauer, who specialized in menacing roles, including a memorable turn as a murderous android in “Blade Runner” opposite Harrison Ford, has died. He was 75. Hauer’s agent, Steve Kenis, says the actor died July 19 at his home in the Netherlands. Hauer’s roles included a terrorist...
Actress Bella Thorne shares personal struggles in 1st poetry book
Bella Thorne says people are confused by her and she doesn’t understand why, but maybe her new book will clear things up. “People constantly come to me, directors, producers, people that are like in the industry, and they’re always like, ‘I just really misjudged you. You’re just so different, Bella....
Country star Thomas Rhett has 3rd daughter on the way
Country singer Thomas Rhett will have a trio of daughters as he announced on social media that his wife is pregnant with another girl. Rhett on Tuesday posted a photo of his other two daughters, Willa Gray and Ada James, posing with their hands on his wife Lauren Akins’ belly....
Meek Mill launches new record label with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation
Meek Mill is in a Jay-Z state of mind: The Philadelphia rapper-turned-entrepreneur is launching a new record label in a joint venture with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. The two hip-hop players celebrated the launch of Dream Chasers Records on Tuesday at the Roc Nation headquarters in New York City, signing contracts...
Police: Man intending to visit Taylor Swift’s home arrested
WESTERLY, R.I. — Police in Rhode Island have arrested an Iowa man they say intended to visit singer Taylor Swift’s beachfront mansion in the state and was carrying a backpack containing a baseball bat and items commonly used in burglaries. Westerly Chief Shawn Lacey tells The Sun of Westerly that...
B.B. King’s ‘Lucille’ guitar going up for auction
Her name was “Lucille,” and in B.B. King’s hands she gave voice to the “King of the Blues.” Julien’s Auctions announced Tuesday that King’s black Gibson ES-345 prototype guitar is among the items from his estate that will go up for bid on Sept. 21. Julien’s says Gibson gave King...
With a wide smile for his mom, Prince George turns 6
Kensington Palace has three new photographs before Prince George’s birthday. The future king turns 6 Monday. It’s become a tradition for the palace to release snapshots taken by his mother Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share new photographs of Prince...
Netflix co-stars say Felicity Huffman remorseful for role in college case
LOS ANGELES — Felicity Huffman’s co-stars in a new Netflix movie say they found her remorseful about her role in a college admissions scandal. Actress Angela Bassett said Huffman appears ready to take whatever steps are necessary in her case. Patricia Arquette said she believes Huffman feels terrible about her...
Eddie Murphy, Netflix reported close to $70M deal for standup comeback
Eddie Murphy is preparing a return to the stand-up comedy stage and the paycheck is looking pretty sweet. The comedian dropped out of the comedy scene years ago but is now talking with Netflix about an undisclosed number of comedy special, reports TMZ. The deal may be worth around $70...
‘Modern Family’ star to marry ‘Bachelorette’ star
LOS ANGELES — “Modern Family” actress Sarah Hyland and “Bachelorette” alum Wells Adams are engaged. Hyland, 28, and Adams, 35, took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce the news. Hyland posted a series of images of the couple’s special moment on a beach, including a picture of Adams down on...
Murals are a testament to Nipsey Hussle’s legacy
Months after his death in March, Nipsey Hussle’s influence pulses through the city — in alleys, on the fronts and sides of buildings, along busy highways and streets, on billboards and basketball courts, in galleries and breweries. In rich, vibrant colors, his face is amplified on dozens of murals and...
George Takei talks Pittsburgh, new novel, Hollywood and John Wayne
George Takei has led a most unique, extraordinary life. He spent part of his childhood years imprisoned with his family and then grew up to become a science fiction icon, activist, author and internet superstar. Best known as “Star Trek” Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu, Takei just published a graphic novel,...
Meek Mill seeks new trial, judge after decade-long probation
Lawyers for Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill will ask an appeals court Tuesday to overturn a 2008 drug and gun conviction that’s kept the Philadelphia rapper on probation for a decade. The city judge who oversees the case and sent him to prison in 2017 on a parole violation has a...
Barbie goes glam rock to honor David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust
Barbie has been many things over the years. Now, she’s dressed as Ziggy Stardust. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of David Bowie’s iconic “Space Oddity,” Barbie overseers at Mattel released a collectible version of the doll dressed as Ziggy Stardust, one of his most beloved alter...
Remains found in Oregon likely those of ‘Seinfield’ actor Charles Levin
Authorities believe they have found the remains of missing Hollywood actor Charles Levin in a remote area of southern Oregon, according to local officials. Levin was reported missing from Grants Pass by his son on July 8, said local news station KTVL. The son, who lives in L.A., hadn’t heard...
