Shakira to receive Video Vanguard Award at MTV VMAs 2023
Previous recipients include Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Missy Elliott.
Author: Associated Press
Australian prosecutors drop case against Amber Heard over pet Yorkshire terriers
The actress had been accused of lying to a court about how her dogs came to be smuggled into Australia in 2015 while she was married to Johnny Depp.
Michael Jackson’s employees were not legally obligated to prevent sex abuse, lawyer argues in court
A Jackson estate lawyer pushed back against a tentative decision to revive previously dismissed lawsuits from two men who allege Jackson abused them as boys.
Taylor Swift has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history
“Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” has officially debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, becoming Swift’s 12th album to reach the top spot.
Dua Lipa granted Albanian citizenship
“Thank you President Bajram Begaj and Mayor @erionveliaj for this honour ~ got my Albanian citizenship!!” the pop star wrote in a post shared to Instagram.
Mel Gibson can testify at Harvey Weinstein trial, judge says
The “Mad Max” actor can testify on behalf of his masseuse friend whom Weinstein allegedly cornered and masturbated in front of in a hotel room in 2010.
Wynonna Judd ‘lost it’ rehearsing for tour without late mom Naomi
The country music star admitted she broke down in tears while rehearsing for The Judds’ final tour without her late mom, Naomi Judd, who died in April.
Suspect mistakenly freed in Lady Gaga’s dog theft recaptured
James Howard Jackson, 19, was arrested Wednesday, nearly five months after he was released from jail while awaiting trial “due to a clerical error.”
Rapper Mystikal again accused of rape, held without bond
Michael “Mystikal” Tyler was arrested Monday on charges including rape and domestic abuse battery just outside Baton Rouge, La.
Shakira rejects prosecutors’ offer, faces tax trial
The singer has opted to go to trial instead of accepting a deal to settle allegations she defrauded Spain’s government of $15 million in taxes.
Marvel teases new Avengers movies, ‘Black Panther’ sequel at Comic-Con
The Hall H presentation also included first looks at “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.”
Prince Harry can sue UK government over security plan, judge says
The prince wants to pay personally for police security when he comes to Britain and is challenging the government’s refusal to permit it.