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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Palace gala marks 50 years since Prince Charles’ investiture
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s senior royals have gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales. The gala event at Buckingham Palace was hosted Tuesday by Queen Elizabeth II. Charles was joined by his wife, Camilla, his two sons, Prince William and...
Nevada ranch once owned by Bing Crosby on market for $7.3M
ELKO, Nev. — A northeastern Nevada ranch once owned by Bing Crosby is for sale for $7,280,000. The Elko Daily Free Press reported last week that the Lawson Ranch was one of several properties the late singer and movie star owned in the area in the 1940s and 1950s. Crosby...
‘90210’ actor Luke Perry dead at age 52
Actor Luke Perry, known for his stints in the 1990s Fox series “Beverly Hills 90210” and, more recently, “Riverdale,” has died after suffering a massive stroke on Wednesday. He was 52. In a statement, Perry’s rep confirmed the actor’s death. “Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a...
Ryan Reynolds remembers John Candy on 25th anniversary of his death
Actor and comedian John Candy died 25 years ago Monday. The passing of the legendary funnyman was lovingly remember by a short montage of some of his films put together by fellow Canadian Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds posted the video to social media on Sunday, with the caption: “It’s the 25th...
Ian McKellen has apologized for remarks about Spacey, Singer
LONDON — Actor Ian McKellen has apologized for remarks in which he appeared to suggest that allegations of sexual abuse that have been leveled against Kevin Spacey and Bryan Singer resulted from the entertainers’ unease with their own sexuality. McKellen tweeted Saturday that comments made during the live #QueerAF podcast...
Jordyn Woods: ‘I’m not a homewrecker’ in Kardashian brouhah
NEW YORK (AP) — Declaring “I’m not a homewrecker,” Jordyn Woods sat down Friday on Jada Pinkett Smith’s Facebook Watch show to clear up wild social media speculation over exactly what happened between her and Cleveland Cavalier Tristan Thompson: One kiss on the lips, she said, that took her by...
John Mayer launches foundation focused on veterans
NEW YORK (AP) — John Mayer is launching a foundation focused on improving the health of veterans through scientific research. The Grammy-winning singer on Friday announced The Heart and Armor Foundation, which plans to focus on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and meeting the emerging needs of women veterans. Though...
Martha Stewart partners with Canadian cannabis firm
No, you’re not smoking something. Martha Stewart is really joining the cannabis craze. The domestic diva said Thursday she is partnering with Canopy Growth Corp. to assist in developing new products that contain non-psychoactive CBD and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. First to come will be offerings for pets. Stewart didn’t specify...
Luke Perry suffers ‘massive’ stroke
Luke Perry suffered a massive stroke Wednesday at his Sherman Oaks, Calif., home. His publicist Arnold Robinson told the Associated Press the “Beverly Hills, 90210” actor is currently in the hospital and “currently under observation.” Paramedics were called to the 52-year-old actor’s home about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. They transported him...
Lady Gaga: Bradley Cooper duet was acting, not love 
LOS ANGELES — It was acting, not love, when Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper sang a duet Sunday at the 91st Academy Awards. Gaga discussed the emotional performance of “Shallow” from their film “A Star Is Born” during an appearance Wednesday on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live .” The duet led...
Arbitrator orders Fox to pay $179M to ‘Bones’ stars
An arbitrator has ordered 21st Century Fox to pay $179 million in a dispute over profits with the stars of the long-running TV show “Bones,” saying Fox executives engaged in “intentional fraud and malice.” The decision was reached earlier this month and revealed in a court petition from the plaintiffs...
Pete Davidson kicks out heckler who shouted about Mac Miller’s death
Pete Davidson didn’t tolerate a heckler who shouted a remark about Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller. At a standup show in New Jersey, Davidson began to set up a joke with, “ … My friend died of a heart attack.” At which a person in the audience shouted “Mac Miller?” The...
Super fans maintain love of R. Kelly amid his 10 counts of sexual abuse charges
When R. Kelly was released from jail Monday, three days after being charged with criminal sexual abuse, he was greeted by the sounds of adoration. “Free Kells!” people shouted outside Chicago’s Southwest Side jail as he was released, according to the Chicago Tribune. The R&B singer’s 1996 hit “I Believe...
Michael Jackson brothers say accusers’ film neglects facts
LOS ANGELES — The family of Michael Jackson had a feeling the years-old child molestation allegations against the pop superstar would resurface at some point. So they say they weren’t entirely surprised to learn that a forthcoming HBO documentary would feature two of his accusers. “I thought, ‘Oh here we...
Spanish court summons Shakira to answer tax evasion charges
MADRID — A Spanish court investigating Shakira for possibly evading $16.4 million in taxes has called on the pop music star to testify in mid-June. Prosecutors charged the singer in December for not paying taxes in Spain between 2012 and 2014, when she lived mostly in the country despite having...
R. Kelly leaves jail after posting $100,000 bond, pleading not guilty to sexual abuse charges
CHICAGO — After three days in custody, R&B superstar R. Kelly walked out of Cook County Jail on Monday evening into a crush of reporters and onlookers — both apparent fans and detractors. “R. Kelly! R. Kelly!” one young woman screamed as she tried to video-record the singer as he...
Judge allows Smollett to travel to meet with attorneys
CHICAGO — A Chicago judge says “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett can travel out-of-state to meet his lawyers while he’s free on bond on charges he falsely reported being attacked by two masked men. Anne Kavanagh is a spokeswoman for Smollett’s attorneys, who say he’s innocent. Kavanagh says attorney Mark Geragos,...
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges
CHICAGO — R&B star R. Kelly’s attorney entered not guilty pleas on the singer’s behalf Monday after Kelly was charged with sexually abusing four victims dating back to 1998, including three underage teenagers. Kelly, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, walked into a Chicago courtroom wearing an...
Hollywood gets a dose of Pittsburgh: Joe Manganiello shares photo with Jeff Goldblum
Stars and movie makers basked in the glow of the Oscars and the Academy Awards on Sunday night. And there was a confluence of Pittsburgh stars at one event. Joe Manganiello, Mt. Lebanon boy, and Jeff Goldblum, West Homestead native, smiled together and shared some Hollywood glow in a photo...
Trump accuses Spike Lee of delivering a ‘racist hit’ on him at Oscars
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump struck back Monday at film director Spike Lee, accusing him of delivering a “racist hit” during an Oscar acceptance speech in which Lee referenced the history of U.S. slavery and urged people to vote in the 2020 elections. Lee did not mention Trump by name...
Taylor Swift helps fan surprise boyfriend with proposal
LOS ANGELES — It’s an engagement that was Taylor-made. Alex Goldschmidt posted video on Instagram of a surprise Taylor Swift appearance as he got engaged to Ross Girard at the Sycamore Tavern in Los Angeles on Saturday. View this post on Instagram I decided to propose to Ross listening to...
R. Kelly charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse
CHICAGO — R. Kelly was charged Friday with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse, after decades of lurid rumors and allegations that the R&B star was sexually abusing women and underage girls. Tandra Simonton, spokeswoman for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, confirmed to The Associated Press the charges had...
Peter Tork, bassist for The Monkees, dead at 77
Peter Tork, one of the four lovable wisecracking musicians in The Monkees, died Feb. 21 at age 77. The Washington Post reports Tork’s death was confirmed by his sister, Anne Thorkelson. She didn’t divulge how or where he died. In 2009, Tork was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare...
‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett turns himself in to face charge
CHICAGO — Chicago police say “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has turned himself in to face a charge of making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck. Police spokesman...
Gwyneth Paltrow denies causing Utah ski crash
SALT LAKE CITY — Actress Gwyneth Paltrow denied Wednesday that she skied into a man who accused her in a lawsuit of seriously injuring him at a Utah ski resort, alleging in a counter claim that the man actually plowed into her from behind and delivered a full “body blow.”...


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