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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...
Britney Spears’ restraining order on ex-manager extended
Britney Spears’ restraining order against her former manager will stay in place for roughly two weeks after a judge on Tuesday suspended a court hearing where he fought the restrictions as overly broad and unconstitutional. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny ruled that the order against Sam Lutfi will...
Mandy Moore completes climb to Mount Everest base camp
Mandy Moore and her crew completed their trek to Mount Everest base camp in Nepal. The 35-year-old ”This Is Us” actress successfully completed her trek into base camp, which sits 17,600 feet above sea level, on Monday morning. She posted a photo and message to her Instagram page to mark...
Alex Trebek shares ‘mind-boggling’ pancreatic cancer update
LOS ANGELES — “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek says his doctors say he’s in “near remission” of advanced pancreatic cancer and his response to the treatment is “kind of mind-boggling.” The 78-year-old TV personality tells People magazine he’s responding very well to chemotherapy and the doctors have told him “they hadn’t...
Adam Levine leaving ‘The Voice’ after 16 seasons
Adam Levine is leaving NBC’s “The Voice” after 16 seasons. Carson Daly made the announcement Friday morning on the “Today” show. Daly said Gwen Stefani will return for season 17 in Levine’s chair. The Maroon 5 frontman wrote a length Instagram post Friday, saying the Emmy-winning show “went on to...
Judge orders file in Jussie Smollett criminal case unsealed
CHICAGO — A judge in Chicago ordered the file in Jussie Smollett’s criminal case unsealed Thursday, saying the actor’s actions did not appear to be those of someone seeking to maintain his privacy. The order by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Steven Watkins follows requests by The Associated Press and...
Host of celebrities speak out on criminal justice reform
Kim Kardashian West isn’t the only celebrity speaking out for prison reform. It’s a topic that was also very important to slain rapper Nipsey Hussle, and to Common, Kevin Hart and a host of others who consider the criminal justice system often unfair and dehumanizing. Hussle served time before he...
‘Real Housewives’ husband gets reprieve in deportation fight
A federal court has ruled that the husband of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member Teresa Giudice can stay in the U.S. as he appeals deportation to his native Italy. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia delayed Joe Giudice’s deportation in an order published Wednesday. The...
Celebrity chef Mario Batali facing assault charge in Boston
BOSTON — Celebrity chef Mario Batali is facing a criminal charge on allegations that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. Batali, who recently gave up financial stakes in all his restaurants, is scheduled to be arraigned Friday on a charge of indecent assault...
Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara — laughs and love make their marriage work
How can you keep a Hollywood marriage strong? Ask Mt. Lebanon native Joe Manganiello and he’ll likely credit humor. Of course, enjoying your partner is also a plus. “My life is great because I really like my wife,” Manganiello recently told Men’s Health, referring to his wife of nearly four...
Adam Driver credits the military for the courage to act
Adam Driver, who earned an Oscar nomination for “BlacKkKlansman” and stars in the “Star Wars” saga, credits something a bit different for his career — his military service. Driver joined the Marines shortly after the 9/11 terror attacks and credits his time in the service for providing him the courage...
Cardi B cancels Baltimore concert due to plastic surgery complications
Cardi B needs more time to recover from recent cosmetic surgeries. The rapper canceled her Memorial Day weekend concert in Baltimore and TMZ reports that it’s because of complications from recent plastic surgeries. Cardi was scheduled to headline the 92Q Spring Bling Festival on Friday night but she’s backing out...
Ready to see Whitney Houston perform ‘live’? Her hologram is coming
The Whitney Houston revival is well underway. The pop titan’s estate is planning a resurgence for the late stinger that includes a new album of unreleased tracks, a touring hologram, a potential Broadway musical and other branding deals. The Grammy-winning megastar, who died in 2012 from a combination of heart...
