Celebrity News category, Page 59
Passenger spies André 3000 playing flute at LAX terminal
It isn’t uncommon to see strangers playing instruments — the drums, a guitar, saxophone — in the most random of places. But a celebrity doing so in the airport? That may be a new one. NPR Latino USA producer Antonia Cereijido was walking through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) when...
Taylor Swift makes surprise performance at gay bar Stonewall
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift made a surprise performance at an iconic gay bar a day after releasing a song supporting the LGBTQ community. Swift celebrated Pride Month by appearing at New York City’s Stonewall Inn on Friday night. She released her new tune Thursday called “You Need to Calm...
Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to groping woman at bar
NEW YORK — Cuba Gooding Jr. turned himself in and was arrested Thursday on charges he groped a woman in an encounter at a New York City night spot that appears to have been caught on video. The 51-year-old Oscar-winning star of “Jerry Maguire” denies the allegations and pleaded not...
Britney Spears’ former manager gets 5-year restraining order
LOS ANGELES — A judge on Thursday issued a five-year restraining order forbidding Britney Spears’ former manager from contacting the singer or her family or making disparaging statements about them online. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny reached the decision after hearing testimony from the ex-manager, 44-year-old Sam Lutfi,...
Lawyer: Cuba Gooding Jr. to surrender but did nothing wrong
A lawyer for Cuba Gooding Jr. says the actor will go ahead with plans to turn himself in to New York City police amid allegations he groped a woman at a Manhattan night spot. Lawyer Mark Heller said Thursday he was initially hesitant to let the “Jerry Maguire” star surrender...
Actress Jessica Biel clarifies stance on vaccinations after backlash
Actress Jessica Biel insists she’s not against vaccinations after she raised concerns when she met with anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about a new bill that would limit medical exemptions in California. Kennedy shared a photo as they headed to California’s capitol to lobby against the bill. View this...
Extended restraining order sought against Britney Spears’ ex-manager
A Los Angeles judge is set to consider Thursday whether to extend a temporary restraining order taken out in the name of Britney Spears against her former manager. The hearing on the restraining order against Sam Lutfi is a resumption of one that began on May 28, with lawyers for...
Shirtless Jeff Goldblum featured in Lego’s ‘Jurassic Park’ setVideo
Jeff Goldblum, actor and West Homestead native, makes his Lego debut as a shirtless Ian Malcolm character he portrayed 26 years ago in “Jurassic Park.” Lego is releasing the Jurassic Park: T.Rex Rampage on June 19 to mark the anniversary of the movie and the Goldblum figure is getting some...
‘Super fan’ buying childhood home of rocker Tom Petty
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A California real estate agent and self-proclaimed “super fan” says he’s extended an offer to buy the Florida home of rock legend Tom Petty. Kevin Beauchamp tells The Gainesville Sun he quickly made an offer of $175,000 for the nearly 1,200-square-foot home after seeing the home’s current...
Artist Peter Max’s wife found dead in a suspected suicide
The wife of the artist Peter Max has died in a suspected suicide amid a family fight over her husband’s work and allegations that he was being exploited. The New York Police Department said Mary Max, 52, was found dead Sunday in her apartment by her husband’s health aide. She...
Ex-Five Finger Death Punch drummer now a police officer
ROCKPORT, Ind. — The former drummer of the heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch has a new gig, as a southern Indiana police officer. Jeremy Spencer was sworn in Sunday with the Rockport Police Department. He grew up near that Ohio River community in the city the Boonville, which...
Samoa bans Elton John movie ‘Rocketman’ due to homosexualityVideo
The Pacific nation of Samoa has banned the Elton John biopic “Rocketman” because of its depictions of homosexuality. About 97% of people in Samoa identify as Christian, and the society is generally considered conservative and traditional. Under Samoa’s 2013 Crimes Act, sodomy is deemed an offense that is punishable by...
Prince Philip marks 98th birthday in private
Senior royals are congratulating Prince Philip as the husband of Queen Elizabeth II celebrates his 98th birthday in private. In a tweet Monday, the royal family wished Philip “a very happy” birthday. The British Army plans to fire gun salutes in Philip’s honor. The Army tweeted that it is “determined...
Oprah Winfrey to interview Central Park Five
The Queen of All Media will sit down with the Central Park Five for the first time ever for a special in-depth conversation scheduled to air on Netflix and OWN on Wednesday. The streaming giant and the basic cable channel announced Oprah Winfrey will interview Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef...
Son of country singer Granger Smith dies in accident
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Granger Smith says that his youngest son, River Kelly Smith, has died after an undisclosed accident. In a statement put out Thursday through his label, Smith said that after doctors were unable to revive the 3-year-old, the family decided to donate his organs to other...
Beyoncé goes viral with wicked glare at Warriors’ owner’s wife
Don’t lean over Queen Bey. That seems to be the message everyone is spreading after a video showing a woman leaning over Beyoncé to talk to her husband Jay-Z went viral. Was it really that deep? The incident took place Wednesday as the couple sat beside Golden State Warriors owner...
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to new sex charges
CHICAGO — R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 additional sex-related charges on Thursday, including four counts that carry a maximum prison term of 30 years in prison. Prosecutors did not ask the judge to raise the bond amount for Kelly during the brief hearing in Cook County...
Ed Sheeran, Heinz team up for EdChup, the ‘perfect’ condiment
When Ed Sheeran sings, “Lay It All on Me,” is he “Thinking Out Loud” about Heinz ketchup? The English singer’s love of Western Pennsylvania’s favorite condiment is well-known, thanks to his Instagram photos and a tattoo of the Heinz logo on his arm. Now, the obsession has gone even further,...
Tracy Morgan in car crash after driving $2 million Bugatti off lotVideo
Comedian Tracy Morgan was in a crash in New York City on Tuesday minutes after driving his new Bugatti sports car off the lot. According to the New York Post, Morgan was making a turn on 10th Avenue when a Honda CR-V made right turn from the left lane and...
Jay-Z ranked as first billionaire rapper by Forbes
Rapper, music producer, champagne and cognac maker, cultural icon and husband to Beyonce, Jay-Z is now also a billionaire, according to Forbes. The website looked at Jay-Z’s, real name Shawn Carter, holdings and reported that a conservative estimate puts the Brooklyn artist in the billionaire status. Here are the numbers...
Kevin Spacey appears at court for hearing in groping case
NANTUCKET, Mass. — Sporting a gray suit and glasses, Kevin Spacey appeared Monday at a Massachusetts courthouse where a judge is set to hold a hearing in the case accusing the disgraced actor of groping a young man at a Nantucket bar in 2016. Spacey’s appearance comes somewhat as a...
Bill Cosby drops defamation claims against 7 accusers
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Bill Cosby has dropped his countersuit against seven women who accused him of sexually assaulting them. Court papers filed Friday show the four-year defamation case in Massachusetts is now over. Cosby’s insurer had settled with the women last month for an undisclosed sum. The 81-year-old comedian objected...
Kenny Rogers admitted to hospital, treated for dehydration
NASHVILLE — Entertainer Kenny Rogers has been admitted to a Georgia hospital for dehydration, according to his official Twitter account. A statement posted Friday said he would remain there for physical therapy to “get his strength back” before being discharged. The statement said the 80-year-old singer and actor appreciated the...
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi gives birth to 3rd child
TV personality Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has welcomed her third child into the world. The 31-year-old “Jersey Shore” cast member tells People magazine she gave birth early Thursday morning to a boy named Angelo James LaValle. He weighs 7½ pounds. View this post on Instagram Angelo James LaValle 7.5 lbs ?...
5 things we learn about Chris Farley in the new doc about his life, deathVideo
Chris Farley, the beloved “Saturday Night Live” cast member, died at the same age as his idol, John Belushi: 33. A&E’s new “Biography” documentary about Chris Farley, which premiered Monday, explores the life of the charismatic comedian. In it, friends and family members cover the familiar material about Farley’s struggle...
