Shakira avoids prison time as she reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors on first day of tax fraud trial
Under the deal, the pop star is to receive a suspended three-year sentence and a fine of 7 million euros ($7.6 million).
Author: Associated Press
Prince Harry’s lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher can go to trial, British judge says
Harry said Associated Newspapers Ltd. hacked voicemails, tapped landlines, obtained phone bills and flight information of his then-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy.
Woman sues ex-Grammys CEO for sexual assault and accuses Recording Academy of negligence
An unnamed musician said Neil Portnow gave her something to drink that made her lose consciousness and that he then proceeded to assault her.
Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff
“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” will be among the first to return on Monday.
Travis Scott questioned over deadly crowd surge at Astroworld in wave of lawsuits
“Travis is fully cooperating with the legal process while still remaining committed to his tour,” the rapper’s rep said.
Marilyn Manson pleads no contest to blowing nose on videographer, gets fine, community service
Manson, whose legal name is Brian Warner, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of simple assault stemming from the encounter in New Hampshire in August 2019.
Drew Barrymore dropped as National Book Awards host after her talk show resumes during strike
“In light of the announcement that ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ will resume production, the National Book Foundation has rescinded Ms. Barrymore’s invitation.”
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.
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.