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A Los Angeles judge has rejected Marilyn Manson’s latest attempt to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit filed by his former assistant, allowing the long-running case to continue as both sides prepare for further litigation. The ruling, issued Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, marks another legal setback for the... Read More »
Jessica Simpson opened up about her long road to sobriety during an emotional appearance in California this week, sharing a deeply personal message about healing, self-discovery, and the challenges she faced before deciding to stop drinking. The singer and entrepreneur addressed the crowd Monday night while performing at Yaamava’ Resort... Read More »
The creative team behind Toy Story 5 went to unusual lengths to keep one of the film’s biggest surprises under wraps, according to visual effects supervisor Thomas Jordan, who revealed that Pixar produced a “decoy version” of the movie to conceal Taylor Swift’s involvement until the official announcement earlier this... Read More »
Peabo Bryson, the celebrated R&B and pop vocalist whose powerful tenor helped define some of the most beloved ballads of the past five decades, has died at the age of 75. The singer’s family confirmed his death, stating that Bryson passed away peacefully following a stroke on the evening of... Read More »
Veteran character actor James Handy, whose career spanned more than four decades across film and television, has died after being fatally stabbed at his Los Angeles-area home. He was 81 years old. Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the killing, identifying him as Michael Gledhill, the 44-year-old son... Read More »
Federal prosecutors have significantly expanded their criminal case against rapper Lil Durk, filing a new superseding indictment that transforms the high-profile murder-for-hire prosecution into a broader racketeering case and introduces allegations tied to multiple violent incidents dating back several years. The new indictment, returned by a federal grand jury and... Read More »
Anthony Head, the acclaimed British actor best known for portraying Rupert Giles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at the age of 72. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully following complications from pneumonia, bringing an end to a career that spanned nearly five decades across television, film,... Read More »
Veteran journalist Scott Pelley has announced his departure from CBS, delivering a sharp public criticism of the network’s leadership and raising concerns about what he described as a fundamental shift in the editorial standards that have long defined 60 Minutes. Pelley, one of the most recognizable faces in American television... Read More »
Three months after taking home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Sean Penn is shedding light on why he was nowhere to be found on Hollywood’s biggest night. The actor, who earned the Oscar for his performance as military colonel Steven J. Lockjaw in One Battle After Another, revealed... Read More »
Taylor Swift is rarely one to pass up an opportunity to champion the artists she genuinely admires, and Paul McCartney's new album gave her exactly that occasion. Following the release of The Boys of Dungeon Lane, McCartney's latest studio record, Swift took to Instagram Stories to share her enthusiasm, reposting... Read More »
Niall Horan has spoken candidly about the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, admitting that nearly two years later, the loss still feels difficult to fully process. In a new interview with The Times of London, Horan reflected on his friendship with Payne and revealed that one... Read More »
Martin Scorsese has joined a growing list of major Hollywood filmmakers embracing artificial intelligence, revealing that he used AI-generated images during the pre-production process for his upcoming film, What Happens at Night. The Oscar-winning director’s involvement became public this week after artificial intelligence company Black Forest Labs announced that Scorsese... Read More »
Weezer has released another preview of its long-awaited self-titled album, sharing the new single “We Might As Well Be Strangers” and offering fans a deeper look at the band’s first full-length studio record in five years. The track, released Wednesday, features guest vocals from Karly Hartzman, frontwoman of the North... Read More »
Singer Lauv has announced that he is stepping away from his scheduled opening slot on Khalid’s It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour, revealing that he is currently dealing with significant mental health challenges and needs time away from performing to focus on his well-being. The singer shared the news in a... Read More »
After spending years portraying one of television’s most recognizable characters, Alexa Demie is opening up about the personal toll Euphoria took on her behind the scenes. In a new conversation with novelist Ottessa Moshfegh for i-D, the actress reflected on her experience playing Maddy Perez throughout HBO’s hit drama, revealing... Read More »