Tag: Entertainment News

Oscar-Winner Paul Haggis Released From House Arrest in Italy, Lawyer Says

MILAN—An Italian judge on Monday ruled that Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis should be released from house arrest while authorities continue to investigate allegations that he raped a woman, his lawyer told Reuters. “Our request to revoke house arrest was accepted by the judge without further measures, so Mr. Haggis is free,” said Michele…


Guitarist Carlos Santana Collapses on Stage While Performing in Michigan

Veteran guitarist Carlos Santana collapsed on stage at a concert in Michigan on Tuesday after he suffered from heat exhaustion and dehydration, according to his website. The 74-year-old musician passed out while performing at the outdoor Pine Knob Music Theater, about 40 miles northwest of Detroit, the statement said. Santana was immediately taken to the emergency…


Jury Finds Man Guilty of Murder of Rapper Nipsey Hussle

LOS ANGELES—Jurors found a 32-year-old man guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday for the 2019 fatal shooting of rapper Nipsey Hussle. The Los Angeles County jury also found Eric R. Holder Jr. guilty of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter for gunfire that hit other men at the scene. Prosecutors had sought two counts of attempted…


Heard Seeks to Throw out Verdict in Depp Defamation Trial

RICHMOND, Va.—Amber Heard’s lawyers have asked a judge to throw out the $10.35 million verdict against her in the defamation case filed by ex-husband Johnny Depp, arguing that the verdict was not supported by the evidence and that one of the jurors may not have been properly vetted by the court. In post-trial motions filed…


Aerosmith Frontman Steven Tyler Checks out of Rehab

Steven Tyler, the lead singer of the Boston-based band Aerosmith, checked out of rehab last week after voluntarily entering a treatment program in late May following a drug relapse, according to reports. A representative for the 74-year-old singer told Fox News that he’s “doing extremely well and looking forward to being back on stage.” Tyler…


Why Johnny Depp Needs to Pay $38,000 To ACLU After Winning Case Against Ex-Wife Amber Heard

Actor Johnny Depp won his defamation battle against his ex-wife Amber Heard last month, with the jury awarding him $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. But now, Depp owes the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) $38,000 for the attorneys’ fees in complying with a subpoena for evidence he used in…


Johnny Depp Ordered to Pay $38,000 to ACLU After Winning Case Against Ex-wife Amber Heard

Actor Johnny Depp won his defamation battle against his ex-wife Amber Heard last month, with the jury awarding him $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. But now, Depp owes the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) $38,000 for the attorneys’ fees in complying with a subpoena for evidence he used in…


R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years for Sex Trafficking

Former R&B star R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday after he was convicted of using his fame and wealth to lure women and children into a scheme that subjected them to degrading sexual abuse and physical harm. The 55-year-old disgraced “I Believe I Can Fly” star, whose full name is…


R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

NEW YORK—R. Kelly was sentenced on Wednesday to 30 years in prison, following the multiplatinum R&B singer’s conviction for exploiting his stardom and wealth over decades to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex. The sentence was imposed nine months after Kelly, 55, was convicted of racketeering and sex crimes, in a…


R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in Sex Case

NEW YORK—R. Kelly was sentenced on Wednesday to 30 years in prison, following the multiplatinum R&B singer’s conviction for exploiting his stardom and wealth over decades to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex. The sentence was imposed nine months after Kelly, 55, was convicted of racketeering and sex crimes, in a…