Harvey Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting former teen model as rape retrial begins
Opening statements in Harvey Weinstein ’s rape retrial began Wednesday with a prosecutor telling jurors about the three allegations at issue in the case.
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Drake complains about Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Super Bowl performance in new defamation claims
Although Lamar removed the word “pedophile” at halftime, Drake says the fact that it was omitted showed “nearly everyone understands that it is defamatory.”
Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan and channeling her ‘feminine divine’ ahead of spaceflight
“I’ve always been interested in astrophysics and interested in astronomy and astrology and the stars,” the pop superstar said.
Live from London, it’s Saturday night! ‘SNL’ taking sketch comedy across the pond
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Lorne [Michaels] and the ‘SNL’ team to bring an all-British version of the show to UK audiences next year.”
Woman can testify Harvey Weinstein used force to rape her despite his acquittal, judge rules
“She will not be precluded from using the term force or describing the use of force,” a Manhattan judge said Wednesday before jury selection is set to begin.
Prince Harry claims he was unfairly treated when stripped of UK security detail as he appears in London court
Harry lost his government-funded protection in 2020 after he stepped down from his role as a working member of the royal family and moved to the US.
Prosecutors want Young Thug in prison over a viral post that sparked backlash
The rapper shared a social media post calling an investigator “the biggest liar in the DA’s office.”
Selena’s killer, Yolanda Saldívar, denied parole 30 years after murdering singer
Saldívar fatally shot the 23-year-old Tejano music legend at a Texas motel in 1995.
Jacob Elordi details dramatic weight loss to play ‘wasted-away’ prisoner of war
“Seeing that many … people put that effort into something, it was genuinely amazing,” the actor said of his “Narrow Road to the Deep North” co-stars.
Mariah Carey didn’t steal ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ from other writers, judge says
In 2023, two songwriters filed a $20 million lawsuit alleging Carey’s 1994 song infringed the copyright of their country 1989 song with the same title.
Eminem’s former employee charged with stealing rapper’s unreleased music and selling it online
Joseph Strange, 46, of Holly, Mich., was charged via a criminal complaint with copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods.
King Charles III plans to meet Pope Francis during Vatican state visit in April
The announcement suggests the Holy See is optimistic the pontiff will be back at work, barring any setbacks in his recovery from double pneumonia.
Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026
“The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,” the comedian joked in a statement.
Gene Hackman’s estate asks court to block release of death investigation records
A representative for the estate urged a court to seal records to protect the family’s right to privacy in grief under the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution.
Nikki Glaser to return as host of Golden Globes in 2026
“Hosting the Golden Globes this year was without a doubt the most fun I have ever had in my career,” the comedian said in a statement.
Drake settles legal dispute with iHeartMedia over Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
“In exchange for documents that showed iHeart did nothing wrong, Drake agreed to drop his petition. No payments were made — by either one of us,” iHeart said.