Los Angeles — A Los Angeles judge on Wednesday said Chris Brown must give up all rights to his former pet monkey, pay for its care and not try to buy a new one if he wants charges of illegal animal ownership dropped. The 30-year-old singer was allowed to enter a …
Read More »A$AP Rocky testifies today in Sweden as rapper and his bodyguard face charges for beating man
Stockholm, Sweden—American rapper A$AP Rocky testified Thursday at his assault trial that he did everything possible to avoid conflict with two men he says persistently followed the artist’s entourage in Stockholm, and that one of the men picked a fight with one of his bodyguards. Rakim Mayers, the rapper’s real …
Read More »Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner just got married in a surprise ceremony in Las Vegas
After being forced to marry Joffrey Baratheon, Ramsay Bolton and Tyrion Lannister, Sansa Stark could definitely use a break in the husband category – and it appears she just got one in the form of a Jonas brother. “Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas shocked fans by …
Read More »Childish Gambino tells Coachella attendees to “put your phones down”
Donald Glover, also known as the rapper Childish Gambino, told Coachella attendees to “put your phones down” because he was “trying to give them something special.” Glover headlined the opening night of the music festival on Friday night with a 90-minute performance. “Put your phones down,” Glover said. “This is …
Read More »Prince Harry suggests Fortnite video game should be banned, calls it “an addiction,” slams Instagram and other social media
Prince Harry is suggesting that the popular online video game Fortnite should not be allowed because it’s too addictive. The Duke of Sussex spoke at an event at a YMCA in west London on Wednesday, where he criticized the excessive use of social media and gaming. Of Fortnite, he said: …
Read More »Jussie Smollett update: “Empire” actor attorney calls 16
Chicago — Mark Geragos, an attorney for Jussie Smollett, said a 16-count indictment against the “Empire” actor is “vindictive” and that Smollett “maintains his innocence.” Geragos said in a statement he did not expect a Cook County grand jury would charge Smollet with 16 separate counts. He said the indictment …
Read More »Weezer island in Fortnite Season 8 is being used to promote Weezer’s new Black Album
When Season 8 of Fortnite launched on February 28, a volcano appeared on the Fortnite island and. At the same time, ninjas and pirates showed up to fight over a mysterious treasure. As exciting as that is, what really has fans talking is a new island that’s dedicated to American rock …
Read More »Kennedy Center Honors 2018: George H.W. Bush, Reba McEntire, Cher, Lin
WASHINGTON — Last year’s Kennedy Center Honors ceremony was almost overshadowed by controversy surrounding the sitting president. This year’s event took place in the shadow of the death of a former commander-in-chief. Sunday night’s ceremony honoring lifetime artistic achievement featured multiple tributes to former President George H.W. Bush, who died …
Read More »Big Bird actor Caroll Spinney leaves “Sesame Street” after nearly 5 decades
The actor who voiced Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch for nearly 50 years is saying goodbye to “Sesame Street.” Puppeteer Caroll Spinney said Thursday will be his last day on the iconic children’s series. A spokesperson for the show told The New York Times Spinney, 84, performed in thousands of …
Read More »MTV VMAs nominations: Cardi B leads, Taylor Swift snubbed
NEW YORK — The tides are turning in pop music: Taylor Swift is out and Cardi B is in. The relative newcomer, who released her debut album “Invasion of Privacy” in April, led the MTV Video Music Award nominations with 10 nods. Meanwhile, VMAs stalwart Taylor Swift was shut out …
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