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Scarlett Johansson says comments on diversity were misconstrued
Scarlett Johansson says comments she made on the “authentic casting” debate have been taken out of context and asserts that she supports diversity in film. The actress came under fire in 2017 for playing an Asian character in “Ghost in the Shell” and canceled plans last year to portray a...
Ed Sheeran confirms he’s married to Cherry Seaborn
LONDON — Ed Sheeran has confirmed for the first time that he and long-time girlfriend Cherry Seaborn are married. British media reported the pair wed before Christmas in front of about 40 friends and family. In an interview with broadcaster Charlamagne Tha God to promote his album “No.6 Collaborations Project,”...
R. Kelly arrested in Chicago on federal sex charges
CHICAGO — Singer R. Kelly, already facing sexual abuse charges brought by Illinois prosecutors, was arrested in Chicago Thursday on a federal grand jury indictment listing 13 counts including sex crimes and obstruction of justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesman Joseph Fitzpatrick said the R&B singer was taken into custody about...
Spanish judge rules 43-year-old man is son of Julio Iglesias
MADRID — A judge in Spain has found there is sufficient evidence to establish that a 43-year-old man is the biological son of Julio Iglesias even though the singer refused to have a DNA test. The judge, in fact, cited Iglesias’ refusal to submit to genetic testing as part of...
Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert
NEW YORK — Nicki Minaj is pulling out of a concert in Saudi Arabia because she says she wants to show support for women’s rights, gay rights and freedom of expression. “After careful reflection I have decided to no longer move forward with my scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest....
Abby Lee Miller shares photo of fall from wheelchair at Pittsburgh airport
Reality star Abby Lee Miller is lauding the staff at Pittsburgh International Airport after she fell out of her wheelchair while traveling. Miller talked about the incident this week in an Instagram post where she thanked the airport’s escorts and the “hot firemen” who helped her into her wheelchair. ”‘Help!...
Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce dies at 20
Cameron Boyce, a 20-year-old actor who is best known for his roles on Disney Channel’s “Descendants” and “Jessie,” has died, ABC News reported. A family spokesperson told ABC that Boyce died in his sleep after suffering a seizure, which was the result of “an ongoing medical condition.” Boyce made his...
New Kids on the Block’s Donnie Wahlberg dances his way through Hersheypark
One way to unwind before performing your hits in an amusement park is to dance along to the beat of a passing band. New Kids On The Block member Donnie Wahlberg grabbed a friend Saturday afternoon and cut a jig through Hersheypark a few hours prior to the band’s show....
Kevin Spacey accuser drops lawsuit against actor
BOSTON — A young man who says Kevin Spacey groped him in a Nantucket bar in 2016 has dropped his lawsuit against the Oscar-winning actor. Mitchell Garabedian, an attorney for the man, announced in an email Friday that the suit filed June 26 in Nantucket Superior Court has been voluntarily...
Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj to perform in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that hip-hop star Nicki Minaj will perform in the ultraconservative kingdom as it sheds decades of restrictions on entertainment. The female rapper is known for her outlandish, provocative style and hits like “Anaconda,” where she raps about her “big fat” backside. Her lyrics are often laced...
Cardi B tries to trademark ‘okurrr’ but doesn’t get OKVideo
As far-fetched as it sounded to some, Cardi B really did try to trademark her purported signature phrase “okurrr.” But the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said, “oh no.” According to CNN, the platinum-selling rapper’s attorney Doreen Small filed applications on behalf of Cardi B’s company, Washpoppin Inc. to trademark...
R. Kelly’s lawyers ask judge to dismiss sex abuse lawsuit
R. Kelly’s lawyers want a Chicago judge to toss a 2019 lawsuit alleging the singer sexually abused a minor a little over 20 years ago. The Chicago Sun-Times reports their motion to dismiss was filed Wednesday in Cook County Circuit Court. The lawsuit says the abuse occurred in 1998. Kelly’s...
Witness says ‘snitching’ talk preceded Nipsey Hussle killing
LOS ANGELES — Court transcripts unsealed Thursday show that Nipsey Hussle and the man charged with killing him talked about “snitching” shortly before the rapper was shot, a conversation prosecutors said was the motive for the shooting. In the grand jury transcripts, which provide the first glimpse of prosecutors’ case...
Man sues Kevin Spacey over alleged groping at island bar
A Massachusetts man who accused Kevin Spacey of groping him at a resort island bar in 2016 has filed a lawsuit against the actor. The lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks unspecified damages for “severe and permanent mental distress and emotional injuries.” Spacey also faces a criminal charge of indecent assault and...
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s wife, Beth Chapman, has diedVideo
Bounty hunter Beth Chapman, who gained fame along with her husband Duane “Dog” Chapman on reality TV, died today at the age of 51. The Associated Press reports: A family spokeswoman, Mona Wood-Sword, said in a statement that Chapman died early Wednesday at Queen’s Medical Center after an almost 2-year...
Jaclyn Smith remembers Farrah Fawcett on 10-year anniversary of her death
Farrah Fawcett’s “Charlie’s Angels’” co-star Jaclyn Smith remembered her friend on the 10-year anniversary of her death as brave and relentless. “Who would have dreamed that this girl who was known for the smile and the hair and the glamour would open up the depths of her soul to share...
Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th anniversary of his deathVideo
Michael Jackson’s estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King of Pop’s death. “Ten years ago today, the world lost a gifted artist and extraordinary humanitarian,” the Jackson estate said in...
‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer out of debut World Series of Poker eventVideo
LAS VEGAS — “Jeopardy!” champion and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer finished out of money in his World Series of Poker debut on Monday, a tournament official said. Holzhauer finished in 454th place among more than 1,800 entrants in a No-Limit Hold’em event, spokesman Seth Palansky said. Buy-in was $1,500...
Jay Leno coming to Rivers Casino
Comedian and late night television show host Jay Leno will bring his act on Sept. 19 to the Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Event Center this fall. The award winning funnyman and late night television host has earned the highest consecutive ratings, two Emmy Awards, a TV Guide Award, an induction into...
‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer headed to World Series of Poker
James Holzhauer, the second winningest “Jeopardy!” champion, is going to try his luck and skill on another game — poker. Holzhauer is set to make his World Series of Poker debut on Monday, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Holzhauer will play in two events at the Rio Convention Center...
6 ways to celebrate Anthony Bourdain on Bourdain Day
It started with an Instagram post. Two of the world’s most prominent chefs, Éric Ripert and José Andrés, stood smiling on camera to proclaim a new holiday. “On June 25, we all are going to celebrate the birthday of our dear friend and beloved Anthony Bourdain,” Ripert says in the...
Kardashian-Jenners’ social media accounts have eclipsed TV show
Since its inception, social media has served as a dumping ground for even the most fleeting of feelings. Snapchat stories and the Instagram equivalent present an opportunity for people to vent on camera and then forget that it ever happened a mere 24 hours later. Facebook’s status update box prompts...
Wife of reality TV bounty hunter in medically induced coma
HONOLULU — The wife of reality TV bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman is in a medically induced coma, a report said. Beth Chapman is in the intensive care unit of Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Sunday. A representative for the family released a statement Saturday night...
10 troubled, triumphant years for the Michael Jackson estate
LOS ANGELES — Ten years ago, entertainment lawyer John Branca and Michael Jackson renewed the partnership that had brought the wealth and status of both men to new heights. Eight days later, Jackson would be dead. Yet his role in Branca’s life would only become larger. Branca has represented his...
TMZ’s 911 tape: Le’Veon Bell’s robbers were 2 women he left naked in his bed
New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell was unable to give a clothing description of the women who allegedly robbed him because they were not wearing any, according to a recording that TMZ claims is Bell’s call to 911. The former Pittsburgh Steeler reported that he was robbed May 25...
