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‘King of Wall Street’ trader John Gutfreund dies at 86
(Reuters) – John Gutfreund, a onetime “King of Wall Street” and former chief executive officer of Salomon Brothers, has died at the age of 86.
‘Fifth Beatle’ George Martin dead at 90
LOS ANGELES/LONDON (Reuters) – George Martin, known as “the fifth Beatle” for his work in shaping the band that became one of the world’s most influential music forces, has died at the age of 90.
Model Naomi Campbell receives award on International Women’s Day
Model Naomi Campbell receives the “Women Leading Change” award on Tuesday from former Israeli President Shimon Peres at an event to mark International Women’s Day at the Peres Center for Peace in Jaffa.
Veteran British producer Michael White dies aged 80
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Veteran British film and theater producer Michael White, best known for producing “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” movie and “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” has died, his ex-girlfriend said Tuesday. He was 80.
Hillary Clinton to attend Nancy Reagan funeral services
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will depart from the campaign trail on Friday to attend the funeral services of former First Lady Nancy Reagan.
J.K. Rowling explores North American magic in new writing
LONDON (Reuters) – Fans of “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling are in for a treat this week when her digital publisher website Pottermore releases a series of four pieces of writing about wizardry entitled “History of Magic in North America”.
Items from late comedian Joan Rivers’ New York home up for auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Fans of the late Joan Rivers will have the chance to buy items from the acerbic comedian’s New York home at an auction later this year, auctioneers Christie’s said on Tuesday.
Hulk Hogan back for round two in Florida sex tape trial
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Reuters) – The fight between Hulk Hogan and the Gawker website returns to a Florida courtroom on Tuesday, where the wrestler is expected to be questioned by lawyers for the media company that he seeks to punish over its release of a secretly recorded sex tape.
Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman diagnosed with cancer
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a statement from the rock band’s press office.
Jury to deliberate in Erin Andrews video stalker case
(Reuters) – A jury could soon deliver a verdict in the case of sportscaster Erin Andrews, who sued management and owners of a Nashville Marriott hotel over a 2008 nude video of her that was taken by a stalker in an adjoining room and later posted on the Internet.
Wife of former Eagles bassist Meisner dead from accidental gunshot
(Reuters) – The wife of former Eagles rock band bassist Randy Meisner was killed on Sunday evening when a gun she was removing from a case went off accidentally at their Los Angeles home after a domestic violence call earlier in the day, city police said on Monday.
In ’60 Minutes’ gaffe, actress Kim Cattrall depicted as Canadian PM’s mother
TORONTO (Reuters) – A gaffe by the CBS show “60 Minutes,” which mistakenly aired a photo of the actress Kim Cattrall implying she was the mother of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was cheerfully accepted by Cattrall, who said she couldn’t be more proud.
Hulk Hogan takes on Gawker in Florida sex tape trial
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Reuters) – Hulk Hogan is asking a Florida jury to slam the website Gawker for publishing a secretly recorded sex tape of the former professional wrestler as an unusual trial weighing a celebrity’s privacy rights gets underway on Monday.
Ray Tomlinson, godfather of @ email, dies at age 74
(Reuters) – Ray Tomlinson, considered to be the godfather of email, has died, according to his employer, Raytheon Company. He was 74.
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94
Nancy Reagan, the former actress who was fiercely protective of husband Ronald Reagan through a Hollywood career, eight years in the White House, an assassination attempt and her husband’s Alzheimer’s disease, died on Sunday at age 94, the Reagan library said.
Austrian conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt dies aged 86
ZURICH (Reuters) – Austrian conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt, a luminary in Europe’s classical music scene for decades, has died aged 86.
Atlanta rapper shot dead outside recording studio
(Reuters) – Atlanta rapper Bankroll Fresh, whose real name was Trentavious White, was shot dead outside a recording studio on Friday night, the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office said on Saturday.
Newly-weds Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall blessed in London church
LONDON (Reuters) – Media mogul Rupert Murdoch and actress and model Jerry Hall celebrated their marriage with a blessing service on Saturday at St. Bride’s church on London’s Fleet Street, the spiritual home of British journalism.
Pat Conroy, author of ‘Prince of Tides’, dies at 70
(Reuters) – Pat Conroy, who turned tales of his painfully dysfunctional family into best-selling novels such as “The Great Santini” and “The Prince of Tides,” died on Friday at the age of 70, his publishing company said.
Jenner’s offer to be ‘trans ambassador’ for Cruz draws some fire
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Reality star Caitlyn Jenner’s offer to be a “trans ambassador” to U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz drew criticism on Friday from some members of the LGBT community, but major transgender rights organizations stayed out of the fray.
Closing arguments begin in Erin Andrews stalker civil trial
(Reuters) – Closing arguments began on Friday in sportscaster Erin Andrews’ civil trial against a Nashville hotel over a 2008 nude video of her taken by a stalker in an adjoining room at the hotel.
Police investigate knife found at O.J. Simpson’s onetime L.A. home
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Police said on Friday they were investigating a knife purportedly found at the former home of O.J. Simpson, the onetime football star who was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife and her friend in the so-called “Trial of the Century” that gripped the public two decades ago.
‘Happiest man in world’ Rupert Murdoch marries ex-model Jerry Hall
LONDON (Reuters) – Rupert Murdoch wed former supermodel Jerry Hall in a low-key ceremony in central London on Friday, the fourth marriage for the media mogul.
Elton John to rock ancient Roman theater in Pompeii
ROME (Reuters) – Elton John will perform in an ancient Roman theater in Pompeii in July as part of a world tour to showcase his new album “Wonderful Crazy Night”, his Italian promoter said on Friday.
Unclear if Bobbi Kristina Brown death accident or intentional: ME
ATLANTA (Reuters) – The medical examiner investigating the death of Bobbi Kristina Brown, who was found unresponsive in a bathtub in her north Atlanta home last year and later died, said on Friday the office could not conclusively determine whether her death was accidental or intentional.
Studio behind Nina Simone film defends Zoe Saldana amid casting furor
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The studio behind a film about African-American soul and jazz musician Nina Simone on Thursday defended the casting of Zoe Saldana in the lead role after the actress came under fire for not being black enough.
Judge orders release of Bobbi Kristina Brown’s autopsy results
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Autopsy results for Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, could be released on Thursday after a judge in Georgia ordered the report to be unsealed.
Demi Lovato to be honored by LGBT group for promoting equality
(Reuters) – Singer and actress Demi Lovato is to be honored by a leading U.S. gay rights advocacy group for speaking out on behalf of gays, lesbians and transgender people in her songs, music videos and media interviews.
Madonna custody battle over son Rocco returns to NY court
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Lawyers for pop singer Madonna and her ex-husband, British film director Guy Ritchie, return to a New York court on Wednesday in a bid to resolve a custody dispute over the couple’s 15 year-old son Rocco.
Pennsylvania court orders halt to Cosby trial pending appeal ruling
(Reuters) – A Pennsylvania appeals court ordered a temporary halt to the sexual assault case against comedian Bill Cosby on Tuesday pending its ruling on whether defense lawyers’ appeal of a decision moving the case to trial can be quashed.
Sportscaster Erin Andrews said stalker video affects her daily
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) – Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews told a Tennessee jury on Tuesday that a 2008 nude video of her taken by a stalker that was posted on the Internet affects her every day, including making her so cautious that she checks for cameras in hotel air conditioners.
U.S. sportscaster Erin Andrews tells of shock after nude video posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) – Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews tearfully told a Tennessee jury on Monday of her shock and humiliation after learning that a nude video of her taken by a stalker was posted on the Internet.
Oscar-winning ‘Cool Hand Luke’ actor George Kennedy dies at 91: media
(Reuters) – U.S. actor George Kennedy, who won an Academy Award for playing a hulking chain gang convict who pummels Paul Newman in the 1967 film “Cool Hand Luke” and later earned laughs in the “Naked Gun” comedy films, has died, media outlets reported on Monday. He was 91.
At Oscars, VP Joe Biden and Lady Gaga spotlight sexual assault
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Vice President Joe Biden made a special appearance at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday to advocate for victims of sexual assault and introduced a powerful performance by Lady Gaga that featured survivors of sexual abuse.
Chris Rock transforms Oscars into biting racial commentary
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Comedian Chris Rock launched his return stint as Oscar host on Sunday by immediately and unabashedly confronting the racially charged elephant in the room – the furor over the all-white field of performers nominated for Hollywood’s highest honors.
Suge Knight to face August 1 trial on hit-and-run murder charge: report
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight will stand trial on Aug. 1 for murder charges stemming from a fatal hit-and-run in Los Angeles, a judge ordered on Friday, according to a local media report.
Yoko Ono hospitalized in New York with flu-like illness: spokesman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The artist Yoko Ono, the widow of the late former Beatle John Lennon, was admitted to a New York City hospital on Friday after complaining of severe flu-like symptoms, her West Coast-based spokesman said.
Ahead of Oscars, composer Morricone honored with Walk of Fame star
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Italian film composer Ennio Morricone, nominated for an Oscar this year for his work on “The Hateful Eight,” was awarded a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on Friday, honoring his diverse career spanning decades.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Dr. Nick’ dies at age 88 -Memphis funeral home
(Reuters) – George Nichopoulos, known as “Dr. Nick” as he dispensed thousands of doses of prescription drugs to Elvis Presley in the final decade of the rock star’s life, has died at the age of 88, a Memphis, Tennessee, funeral home said.
Meryl Streep clarifies ‘We’re all Africans’ remark
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep on Thursday said her “We’re all Africans” comment was taken out of context, writing in the Huffington Post about the controversy she sparked up amid Hollywood’s ongoing diversity debate.
Adele wins British album of the year at BRIT Awards for ’25’
LONDON (Reuters) – Adele was handed the award for the British album of the year at the 2016 BRIT award ceremony in London on Wednesday night for “25”, the fourth accolade of the night for the singer.
David Bowie wins posthumous BRIT ‘Icon’ award
LONDON (Reuters) – The late visionary British rock star David Bowie was honored with a posthumous “Icon” award at the BRITs music ceremony in London on Wednesday night, just over a month after his death.
Oscars host Chris Rock faces tricky balancing act of humor and diversity
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hosting the Oscars is seen as the ultimate honor in show business but no one has a trickier task of balancing humor, diversity politics and celebrating movies on Sunday than Chris Rock.
Ex-‘Top Gear’ host Clarkson settles lawsuit with producer he hit
LONDON (Reuters) – Jeremy Clarkson, the former host of the BBC’s hugely popular “Top Gear” motoring show, apologized and settled a lawsuit on Wednesday with the member of the production team he physically attacked in an incident which cost him his job.
Philippine bishop tells Catholics to boycott Madonna concert
MANILA (Reuters) – A Roman Catholic bishop in the Philippines on Wednesday urged the faithful to stay away from American pop singer Madonna’s two-night concert in Manila, calling her music “suggestive” and her clothes “vulgar”.
Sportscaster Erin Andrews’ lawyer blames hotel in stalking case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) – Attorneys for sportscaster Erin Andrews said on Tuesday a Marriott hotel was negligent in enabling a guest to shoot a nude video of her that went viral on the Internet, while the Tennessee hotel put the blame entirely on the stalker.
Iranian media outlets add to bounty for killing Britain’s Rushdie
ANKARA (Reuters) – Iranian state-run media outlets have added $600,000 to a bounty for the killing of British author Salman Rushdie imposed in 1989 over the publishing of his book “The Satanic Verses”.
Producer Dr. Luke accuses Kesha supporters of ‘trial by Twitter’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Pop star Kesha’s former music producer on Monday hit back at a “trial by Twitter” social media campaign backed by some of the biggest names in the music industry over the singer’s bid to extricate herself from a recording contract with a man who she claims raped and manipulated her.
Former Miss New Jersey dies a week after car crash
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former Miss New Jersey pageant winner who worked as a television news anchor has died from injuries sustained in a car crash a week ago, her family said in a Facebook post on Monday.
Cosby’s wife to be deposed by lawyers of alleged sex assault victims
BOSTON (Reuters) – Bill Cosby’s wife of 52 years was scheduled on Monday to face lawyers for seven women who have accused the comedian of sexual assault after a federal judge in Massachusetts batted back an effort by her attorneys to stop the deposition.
Judge blocks attempt to halt deposition of Bill Cosby’s wife
(Reuters) – A federal judge in Massachusetts on Sunday night rejected attempts by the wife of comedian Bill Cosby to halt her upcoming deposition in a defamation case brought by seven women against the disgraced entertainer, court records showed.
Private funeral service held for Harper Lee in Alabama home town
(Reuters) – Author Harper Lee, who led a mostly quiet life after the publication of her 1960 classic of American literature “To Kill a Mockingbird,” was laid to rest on Saturday following a private memorial service at a church in her Alabama home town, her attorney said.
Umberto Eco, Italian author of ‘The Name of the Rose,’ dies at 84
ROME (Reuters) – Italian author Umberto Eco, who became famous for the 1980 international blockbuster “The Name of the Rose”, died on Friday, Italian media reported. He was 84.
British actor Jude Law worked on southern American accent for ‘Genius’
Actor Jude Law said he’d had help on the set from American actress Laura Linney in refining the southern American accent he uses to portray the novelist Thomas Wolfe in the film “Genius”, showing at the Berlin International Film Festival.
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ author Harper Lee dies at 89
(Reuters) – Harper Lee, who wrote one of America’s most beloved literary classics, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and surprised readers 55 years later with the publication of a second book about the same characters, died at the age of 89 on Friday.
Adele ‘cried all day’ after shaky Grammy performance
(Reuters) – British superstar Adele said she cried all day after what was supposed to be a triumphant return to the Grammys stage turned into a shaky live performance in which she sang off-key.
‘Mob Wives’ reality TV cast member dies after cancer battle
(Reuters) – Angela Raiola, who was known as the character “Big Ang” on the “Mob Wives” reality television show, died early Thursday after a battle with cancer, according to a friend’s post on Raiola’s Twitter feed.
‘Mob Wives’ reality TV cast member dies after cancer battle
(Reuters) – Angela Raiola, who was known as the character “Big Ang” on the “Mob Wives” reality television show, died early Thursday after a battle with cancer, according to a friend’s post on Raiola’s Twitter feed.
Bill Cosby sued an accuser of sex assault and her attorneys
(Reuters) – Bill Cosby has sued a woman whose allegations that he drugged and sexually assaulted her sparked the only criminal charges against the disgraced comedian in his running sexual assault scandal, court records showed on Wednesday.
L.A. jury acquits man accused of stalking Gwyneth Paltrow
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – An Ohio man convicted 15 years ago of stalking Oscar-winning screen star Gwyneth Paltrow was found not guilty of that charge on Wednesday in a more recent case brought against him, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Bill Cosby sued an accuser of sex assault and her attorneys
(Reuters) – Bill Cosby has sued a woman whose allegations that he drugged and sexually assaulted her sparked the only criminal charges against the disgraced comedian in his running sexual assault scandal, court records showed on Wednesday.
Stephen King honored with endowed chair at Maine alma mater
BOSTON (Reuters) – Best-selling novelist Stephen King, best known for terrifying readers with hair-raising stories including “The Stand” and “It,” landed a new distinction when his alma mater, the University of Maine, named an endowed professorship after him.
Composed Morricone hopeful for sixth time lucky Oscar
LONDON (Reuters) – Ennio Morricone is hoping it will be sixth time lucky at this year’s Oscars, where he has been nominated for the musical score for Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight”.
British actor Jude Law worked on southern American accent for ‘Genius’
Actor Jude Law said he’d had help on the set from American actress Laura Linney in refining the southern American accent he uses to portray the novelist Thomas Wolfe in the film “Genius”, showing at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Lawsuit accuses actress Jessica Alba’s website fraudulent labeling
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Honest Co, the shopping website cofounded by actress Jessica Alba, has been accused of fraudulently labeling dozens of home and personal care products as natural, plant-based or chemical-free, causing consumers to overpay.
Actress Emma Thompson on Britain staying in the EU
British actress Emma Thompson waded into the debate about British membership in the European Union, saying at the Berlin International Film Festival that she intended to vote to stay in the EU in the referendum Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to hold.
BFFs no more: Kanye West, Taylor Swift feud over his ‘Famous’ song
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Looks like Taylor Swift and Kanye West are never, ever getting back together.
Murdoch, Jerry Hall to celebrate marriage at ‘journalists’ church’ St Bride’s
LONDON (Reuters) – Media mogul Rupert Murdoch and former supermodel Jerry Hall will hold a marriage service next month at St Bride’s church on London’s Fleet Street, the spiritual home of British journalism.
BFFs no more: Kanye West, Taylor Swift feud over his ‘Famous’ song
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Looks like Taylor Swift and Kanye West are never, ever getting back together.
Entertainer Rolf Harris to face further sex crime charges
LONDON (Reuters) – Veteran entertainer Rolf Harris, currently serving a six-year jail term for child sex crimes, is to be charged with seven more indecent assault offences dating back 45 years, Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Friday.
Barry Manilow rushed back to Los Angeles from Memphis concert
LONDON (Reuters) – Barry Manilow has been rushed back to Los Angeles after a performance in Memphis because of complications from emergency oral surgery this week, a statement on his website said.
Murdoch, Jerry Hall to celebrate marriage at ‘journalists’ church’ St Bride’s
LONDON (Reuters) – Media mogul Rupert Murdoch and former supermodel Jerry Hall will hold a marriage service early next month at St Bride’s church on London’s Fleet Street, the spiritual home of British journalism.
Kanye West’s new album and fashion show draw 20 million viewers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – More than 20 million viewers watched rapper and fashion designer Kanye West put his own twist on a New York Fashion Week runway show on Thursday as he debuted a new album and clothing collection at famed music venue Madison Square Garden.
Cosby’s wife must give deposition in civil suit, judge rules
BOSTON (Reuters) – Bill Cosby’s wife will have to talk to lawyers bringing a defamation lawsuit against the comedian but cannot be compelled to reveal private conversations with her husband, a federal judge in Massachusetts ruled on Thursday.
Restored Jimi Hendrix apartment opens to public in London
LONDON (Reuters) – The London apartment where Jimi Hendrix lived more than 45 years ago has opened to the public, restored to look just how the rock star used it.
Kendall Jenner sues skin care company for $10 million over ad
(Reuters) – Kendall Jenner, the model and a star of reality TV show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” is suing a skin care company for at least $10 million, saying it used her photo in advertisements for acne laser treatment without permission.
Bruce Springsteen promises to show his mind in autobiography
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bruce Springsteen will publish an autobiography in September that he promises will show readers how his personal struggles inspired his music, including his classic 1975 hit “Born to Run.”
Harrison Ford’s broken leg on Star Wars set lands firm in court
LONDON (Reuters) – A production company that was involved in making “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will face criminal charges over an incident during filming in which Harrison Ford broke his leg, Britain’s Health and Safety Executive said on Thursday.
Harvey Weinstein honored at amfAR New York gala
NEW YORK – – Actress Diane Kruger, TV host Heidi Klum, racing driver Lewis Hamilton and model Karlie Kloss were among the celebrities turning out to support the Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) at its annual New York gala on Wednesday night.
Storyful editor to join Facebook to manage journalism partnerships
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The managing editor of News Corp’s social media news agency Storyful said on Wednesday she is leaving to manage journalism partnerships at Facebook Inc , as the social network broadens its push into news.
Japanese actor Ken Watanabe, leukemia survivor, fights stomach cancer
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese actor Ken Watanabe, an Academy Award nominee for his performance in the movie “The Last Samurai” and lauded in the recent Broadway revival of “The King and I,” is fighting stomach cancer and will have to postpone plans to return to Broadway.
Sanders to appear on ‘Saturday Night Live’ with Larry David: NYT
(Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders plans to appear in an interview with Larry David on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live”, the New York Times reported on Friday.
Dan Hicks, eclectic American folk-jazz singer, dies at 74
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Dan Hicks, an American singer and songwriter whose offbeat mix of folk, jazz, pop, country and blues earned him critical acclaim over a 40-year career, has died at age 74, his wife said on Sunday.
Astronaut Edgar Mitchell, sixth man to walk on moon, dies at 85
(Reuters) – Astronaut Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the moon as module pilot on the record-setting Apollo 14 mission in 1971, has died at the age of 85, the U.S. space agency said on Friday.
Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized, husband hopes she will live to 100
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Ailing movie actress Zsa Zsa Gabor was in a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday awaiting surgery, her husband said, adding that he hoped the star of Hollywood’s golden age would survive to celebrate her 100th birthday in a year’s time.
Winslet on DiCaprio Oscar nod: ‘It’s going to be Leo’s year’
LONDON (Reuters) – Leonardo DiCaprio has been nominated five times for an acting Oscar and Kate Winslet, his co-star in the 1997 blockbuster “Titanic”, says he may finally win the golden statuette next month.
Pamela Anderson causes stir in French parliament over foie gras
PARIS (Reuters) – Former Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson triggered scenes of chaos in France’s parliament on Tuesday as journalists fought and shoved to hear her campaign for a ban on the force-feeding of ducks and geese for foie gras.
The Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey dead at 67
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Glenn Frey, the prolific guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of the Eagles, died on Monday at age 67, the American rock band known for “Hotel California” and dozens of other hits said on its website.
Director Spike Lee says not calling for Oscars boycott
(Reuters) – Director Spike Lee on Wednesday backed away from calls to boycott the Academy Awards ceremony amid controversy over a lack of diversity among this year’s nominees and said a plan is needed to ensure racial equity in Hollywood.
Actor DiCaprio honored in Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland – Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio received an award “for his leadership in tackling the climate crisis” at the Annual Crystal Awards held at the World Economic Forum .
Singer Don McLean says marriage breakdown behind domestic violence arrest
(Reuters) – “American Pie” singer Don McLean said on Thursday his domestic violence arrest this week stemmed from “the very painful breakdown” of his long marriage and asked fans not to judge him.
Oscar-nominated Italian film director Ettore Scola dies at 84
ROME (Reuters) – Italian director Ettore Scola, whose Oscar-nominated films chronicled the growing pains, class divisions and frustrated idealisms of 20th century Italy, has died at the age of 84, his family said.
Adele to perform at 2016 Grammys
(Reuters) – Adele, whose album “25” swiftly became the biggest seller of 2015, is to perform at the 2016 Grammy Awards in February, organizers said on Wednesday.
Will Smith shuns Oscars in diversity protest, Ruffalo to attend
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Will Smith on Thursday joined director Spike Lee and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith in not attending the 2016 Oscar ceremony in February in protest over the absence of nominated actors of color, while nominee Mark Ruffalo said he will attend the show after confusion over his stance.
Judge dismisses Pennsylvania woman’s lawsuit against Bill Cosby
(Reuters) – A U.S. federal judge on Thursday dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by a Pennsylvania woman against Bill Cosby, which contended the comedian smeared her character when he accused her of lying in claiming he had sexually assaulted her in the 1980s.
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