Britney Spears Says She Was Struck By Victor Wembanyama’s Guard
Britney Spears says she was “backhanded in the face” by a security guard protecting French basketballer Victor Wembanyama in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Las Vegas police confirmed they were called to the scene at the Aria hotel regarding a battery investigation, but no arrests have been made. Spears said in a post on social media […]
Coco Lee: The Pioneering Singer Who Charmed The World
Millions of Asians tuned in on their television screens on a Monday in March 2001 to watch Coco Lee sing A Love Before Time – the stirring theme from the acclaimed film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon – at the 73rd Academy Awards. Donning a red qipao, a traditional Chinese outfit, and golden chandelier earrings, Lee […]
Barbie Movie Gets Vietnam Ban Over South China Sea Map
Vietnam has banned the upcoming Barbie film over a scene featuring a map depicting contested Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea. Vietnam is among a number of countries that contest China’s claim to almost all of the South China Sea. The film about the famous doll, which has already taken over social media, is […]
‘Rust’ Armorer Accused Of Handing Off Bag Of Cocaine After Deadly On-set shooting
The “Rust” armorer accused of manslaughter over the deadly on-set shooting allegedly handed off a small bag of cocaine following her interview with police, prosecutors claim in a new court filing. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot by actor Alec Baldwin on the […]
Madonna Postpones Tour After Intensive Care Stay
Madonna has postponed her world tour after being taken to a hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) with a serious bacterial infection. According to her manager, the global popstar’s infection was “serious” and led to “a several day stay in the ICU”. He added a full recovery is expected. In a statement, Guy Oseary said Madonna’s […]
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak On Wheel Of Fortune
US TV personality Ryan Seacrest will take the helm of the iconic Wheel of Fortune game show in 2024. He will replace Pat Sajak, who recently announced he would retire after more than 40 years hosting the show. Seacrest will also serve as a consulting producer under a his multi-year agreement. The 48-year-old has been […]
Human Remains Found In California Mountain Area Where Actor Julian Sands Disappeared 5 Months Ago
Hikers found human remains Saturday in a Southern California mountain area where actor Julian Sands disappeared five months ago, authorities said. The body discovered around 10 a.m. in wilderness near Mount Baldy was transported to the coroner’s office for identification next week, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. Additional details were not immediately available. […]
BET Awards Return Sunday Night, Celebrating 50 Years Of Hip-hop
The BET Awards return Sunday night, with a performance-filled show that promises to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop. The show, which takes place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, will feature a tribute to hip-hop’s most significant moments, as curated by Kid Capri. Patti Labelle will also pay tribute to the late Tina Turner. The show begins […]
Harry And Meghan: Spotify Ends Podcast Deal With Couple
Spotify has ended its lucrative deal with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for the couple to produce podcasts. A joint statement from Harry and Meghan’s company and the streaming giant said they had “mutually agreed to part ways”. Spotify confirmed it was not renewing Meghan’s podcast Archetypes, which ran for 12 episodes from August […]
Bill Cosby Sued By 9 More Women In Nevada For Alleged Decades-old Sexual Assaults
Nine more women are accusing Bill Cosby of sexual assault in a lawsuit that alleges he used his “enormous power, fame and prestige” to victimize them. A lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in Nevada alleges that the women were individually drugged and assaulted between approximately 1979 and 1992 in Las Vegas, Reno and Lake […]
