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Studio Shelves Completed Documentary About Kanye West

A film studio has shelved a documentary about rapper Kanye West after he made a number of recent remarks in interviews and on social media that were accused of being anti-semitic. Executives from MRC Entertainment said it was shelving a completed documentary about West, saying the company “cannot support any content that amplifies his platform.” In…


Leslie Jordan, Will & Grace Actor, Dies at 67

LOS ANGELES—Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story,” has died. He was 67. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was…


Kevin Spacey Wins Civil Sexual-Abuse Case

Kevin Spacey on Thursday defeated a sexual abuse case against him after jurors in a Manhattan civil trial found his accuser, Anthony Rapp, didn’t prove his claim that the Oscar winner made an unwanted sexual advance on him when he was 14. The verdict followed a three-week trial in Manhattan federal court and came roughly…


Kevin Spacey Wins in Civil Sexual-Abuse Case

Kevin Spacey on Thursday defeated a sexual abuse case against him after jurors in a Manhattan civil trial found his accuser, Anthony Rapp, didn’t prove his claim that the Oscar winner made an unwanted sexual advance on him when he was 14. The verdict followed a three-week trial in Manhattan federal court and came roughly…


British Actress and Director Josephine Melville Dies at 61

Josephine Melville, a respected British actor and director, collapsed and died backstage after appearing in a production of “Nine Night” in Nottingham. She was 61. Melville died Thursday night at the Nottingham Playhouse after appearing as Aunt Maggie, the venue said in a statement. She received immediate assistance from first aid staff and a member…


Whattya Say, Ye?

Kanye West, or “Ye,” has been making many headlines lately and now has indicated he wants to buy social media company Parler. While he has been accused of antisemitic remarks, he appears to be misunderstood and wants to be able to speak without censorship, so he may be purchasing Parler. – BUY Jan 6 DVD:…


Joanna Simon, Acclaimed Singer, TV Correspondent, Dies at 85

NEW YORK—Joanna Simon, an acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Emmy-winning TV correspondent and one of the three singing Simon sisters who include pop star Carly, has died at age 85. Simon, the eldest of four, died Wednesday, just a day before her sister Lucy died, according to Lucy’s daughter, Julie Simon. Their brother Peter, a photographer, died in…


Jerry Lee Lewis, Keith Whitley Join the Country Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Two artists who started their careers outside of country music were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as Jerry Lee Lewis and Keith Whitley joined the ranks. Lewis, the 87-year-old artist nicknamed “The Killer,” was unable to attend the induction ceremony on Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee, due to guidance from his doctor….


Agency Says BTS Members Will Serve in South Korea’s Military

SEOUL, South Korea—The members of K-pop band BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said Monday, effectively ending a debate on whether they should be granted exemptions because of their artistic accomplishments. Big Hit Music said the band’s oldest member, Jin, will revoke his request to delay his…


Kanye West to Buy Parler to Cement Its ‘Uncancelable’ Status, Protect Conservative Views

Billionaire musician Kanye West is buying Parler, the free speech-championing social media app that rose to prominence amid allegations that rival Twitter was suppressing conservative voices. Parler, which bills itself as “the world’s pioneering uncancelable free speech platform,” announced the purchase agreement in principle in a press release on Oct. 17, the same day that…