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Comedian Judy Tenuta Dies at 72

LOS ANGELES—Judy Tenuta, a standup who cheekily styled herself as the “Love Goddess” and toured with George Carlin as she built her career in the 1980s golden age of comedy, died Thursday. She was 72. Tenuta died Thursday afternoon at home in Los Angeles, with her family around her, publicist Roger Neal told The Associated…


Adidas Puts Partnership With Kanye West Under Review

FRANKFURT—German sporting goods maker Adidas on Thursday said it has put under review its business partnership with rapper and fashion designer Kanye West. “After repeated efforts to privately resolve the situation, we have taken the decision to place the partnership under review. We will continue to co-manage the current product during this period,” the company…


Hilary Swank Talks Filming New Series While Expecting Twins

Hilary Swank has announced she’s pregnant with twins and says that revelation might explain some of her actions on set of her new ABC series “ Alaska Daily.” “You don’t tell for 12 weeks for a certain reason. But then, like, you’re growing and you’re using the bathroom a lot and you’re eating a lot….


Kanye West Discusses Death Threats For Backing Trump, Why He Wore ‘White Lives Matter’ T-Shirt

Hip-hop artist Kanye West touched on a range of hot-button topics in an Oct. 6 interview on “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” including why he donned a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “White Lives Matter” and revealing he received death threats for his embrace of former President Donald Trump. The musician, also known as “Ye,” turned heads…


‘Scrubs’ Producer Eric Weinberg Charged With Rape, Assault

Eric Weinberg, best known for being the co-producer and writer for the hit TV show “Scrubs,” was arrested and charged with 18 felony counts for having sexually assaulted five women, the Los Angeles County District Attorney announced on Wednesday. According to a statement from LA county District Attorney George Gascón’s office, the 62-year-old Weinberg is…


Mexican Actor Guilty in Miami Road Rage Death

MIAMI—A Mexican actor was convicted in South Florida on Tuesday of fatally punching a man during a road rage confrontation. A six-person jury in Miami–Dade circuit county found Pablo Lyle, 35, guilty of manslaughter, according to court records. He faces up to 15 years in prison. “Two lives were destroyed by simple roadway anger, a…


Baldwin, ‘Rust’ Producers Settle With Slain Cinematographer’s Estate

Actor Alec Baldwin and producers for the Western “Rust” have reached a settlement with the estate of the movie’s cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot dead on set during filming last year, Deadline reported on Wednesday, citing a statement from Hutchins’ husband. “We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, for our wrongful death…


Sacheen Littlefeather, Actress Who Declined Brando Oscar, Dies

Sacheen Littlefeather, the actress and activist who declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Academy Award for “The Godfather” on his behalf in an indelible protest of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans, has died. She was 75. Littlefeather’s niece, Calina Lawrence, confirmed that she died peacefully Sunday, surrounded by loved ones at her Marin County, California, home. The…


Angelina Jolie Details Brad Pitt Abuse Allegations in Court Filing

LOS ANGELES—A court filing Tuesday from Angelina Jolie alleges that on a 2016 flight, Brad Pitt grabbed her by the head and shook her then choked one of their children and struck another when they tried to defend her. The descriptions of abuse on the private flight came in a cross-complaint Jolie filed in the…


Loretta Lynn, Coal Miner’s Daughter and Country Queen, Dies

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Country singer Loretta Lynn has died. She was 90. In a statement provided to The Associated Press, Lynn’s family said she died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills,”…