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Britney Spears wants out of her 13-year conservatorship: ‘I’m so angry it’s insane’Video
LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears has finally confirmed what fans have long suspected: She wants out. Out of her conservatorship, out of her care appointments as currently structured, out of paying the people — presumably her conservators — who tell her “no” all the time. “I truly believe this conservatorship...
Jim Bakker, his church settle lawsuit over covid-19 claims
O’FALLON, Mo. — Jim Bakker and his southwestern Missouri church will pay restitution of $156,000 to settle a lawsuit that accuses the TV pastor of falsely claiming a health supplement could cure the coronavirus. Missouri court records show that a settlement agreement was filed Tuesday. It calls for refunds to...
Drake Bell pleads guilty to felony endangerment charge
CLEVELAND — Drake Bell, the former star of the popular Nickelodeon show “Drake & Josh,” pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges relating to a girl who met him online and attended one of his concerts in Cleveland in 2017, when she was 15. Jared “Drake” Bell, 34, of West Hollywood,...
R. Kelly jailed in New York City as he awaits sex-trafficking trial
NEW YORK — R&B singer R. Kelly has been jailed in New York City in anticipation of his sex-trafficking trial later this summer. A federal prison website on Wednesday listed Kelly as an inmate at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He arrived there Tuesday afternoon from Chicago, where he...
Elton John to resume farewell tour, tickets on sale June 30
Elton John is picking up where he left off, having announced the final dates for his “Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour in North America and Europe,” which was interrupted in 2020 by the pandemic. The tour includes a Sept. 16, 2022, date at PNC Park in...
‘Friends’ actor James Michael Tyler reveals he ‘nearly died’ of prostate cancerVideo
James Michael Tyler, best known for his deadpan portrayal of coffee shop manager Gunther on “Friends,” announced Monday that he has Stage 4 prostate cancer — a disease he “nearly died” from earlier this year. The actor, who often stole scenes set in the sitcom’s Central Perk cafe, detailed his...
Frank Bonner, Herb on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 79Video
LOS ANGELES — Frank Bonner, who played a brash salesman with an affection for polyester plaid suits on the TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” has died. He was 79. Bonner died Wednesday from complications of Lewy body dementia, said his daughter, Desiree Boers-Kort. The actor died at his home in...
Jared Kushner has book deal, publication expected in 2022
NEW YORK — Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of former President Donald Trump and one of his top advisers during his administration, has a book deal. Broadside Books, a conservative imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, announced that Kushner’s book will come out in early 2022. Kushner has begun working on the memoir,...
Bob Saget brings mellowed-out show to Pittsburgh Improv
After years of playing wholesome dad Danny Tanner on “Full House,” Bob Saget stunned some TV sitcom fans with his R-rated stand-up comedy routines. They shouldn’t have been so surprised, he says. He was only going back to his roots. “They should have seen me when I was 22,” he...
‘M*A*S*H’ reunion brings Swit, Farr and hundreds of fans to MonroevilleVideo
Loretta Swit was so excited to get out in front of “M*A*S*H” fans Sunday morning at Steel City Con that she showed up 10 minutes early for an event that wasn’t scheduled to begin until 11 a.m. A crowd of about 750 fans of the legendary TV show came to...
Ned Beatty, indelible in ‘Deliverance,’ ‘Network’ dies at 83Video
NEW YORK — Ned Beatty, the Oscar-nominated character actor who in half a century of American movies, including “Deliverance,” “Network” and “Superman,” was a booming, indelible presence in even the smallest parts, has died. He was 83. Beatty’s manager, Deborah Miller, said Beatty died Sunday of natural causes at his...
Clarence Williams III, ‘The Mod Squad’s’ Linc, dies at 81
Clarence Williams III, who played the cool undercover cop Linc Hayes on the counterculture series “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 81. Williams died Friday at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with colon cancer, his manager Allan Mindel said Sunday....
Meghan and Harry welcome second child, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The second baby for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is officially here: Meghan gave birth to a healthy girl on Friday. A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan said Sunday the couple welcomed their child Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor at 11:40 a.m. Their daughter weighed...
‘Gone Girl’ actor Lisa Banes in critical condition after hit-and-run
NEW YORK — “Gone Girl” and “Cocktail” actor Lisa Banes remained hospitalized in critical condition Saturday night after being injured in a hit-and-run accident in New York City, her manager said. Banes, 65, was struck by either a scooter or a motorcycle in the Upper West Side of Manhattan near...
Ex-child actor Drake Bell accused of child endangerment in Cleveland
One of the stars of the popular Nickelodeon children’s show “Drake & Josh” faces criminal charges regarding a girl he had met online and who attended his 2017 concert in Ohio when she was 15. Jared “Drake” Bell, 34, pleaded not guilty on Thursday in a Cleveland courtroom to a...
Loretta Swit talks ‘M*A*S*H’, Margaret and ‘Metz’ ahead of Steel City Con
Actress Loretta Swit is best known for her portrayal of Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the beloved, award-winning television show, “M*A*S*H,” which ran for 11 seasons, from 1972-83. She won two Emmy awards for the role. The 83-year-old actress recently spoke to the Tribune-Review via telephone to promote her upcoming appearance...
U.K. to mark queen’s Platinum Jubilee with 4 days of events
Britain will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne with four days of festivities beginning with her ceremonial birthday parade on June 2, 2022. Buckingham Palace on Wednesday announced the schedule of public events and community activities to mark the 95-year-old monarch’s Platinum Jubilee, which will be celebrated...
Bill Cosby denied parole after failing to participate in ‘sex offender’ therapy program
Bill Cosby was denied parole in his sex assault case this month in part because of his failure to complete a prison program for sex offenders, the Pennsylvania Parole Board said. The comedian isn’t eligible for release until Sept. 25 at the earliest, but the board starts interviewing candidates three...
‘School of Rock’ actor Kevin Clark killed in bike accident
CHICAGO — Kevin Clark, who played drummer Freddy “Spazzy McGee” Jones in the 2003 movie “School of Rock” with Jack Black, was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle along a Chicago street early Wednesday. Police said Clark, 32, was struck after running a red...
Marilyn Manson wanted in New Hampshire on assault warrant
Police in New Hampshire have issued an arrest warrant for Marilyn Manson on assault charges. Manson, whose legal name is Brian Warner, is wanted in Gilford, N.H., on suspicion of two counts of simple assault, the town’s Police Department said in a Facebook post. Cops said the 2019 incident involved...
Pioneering comic Paul Mooney, a writer for Richard Pryor, dies at 79Video
NEW YORK — Paul Mooney, the boundary-pushing comedian who was Richard Pryor’s longtime writing partner and whose bold, incisive musings on racism and American life made him a revered figure in stand-up, has died. He was 79. Cassandra Williams, Mooney’s publicist, said he died Wednesday morning at his home in...
Model Naomi Campbell says she is mother to a baby girl at 50
Naomi Campbell says she has become the mother of a baby girl. The 50-year-old British supermodel announced the news Tuesday on Instagram, posting a picture of her hand holding a baby’s feet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@naomi) Campbell’s spokesperson declined to provide more...
Chrissy Teigen apologizes to Courtney Stodden for harassment
NEW YORK — Chrissy Teigen, the wife of superstar John Legend, has apologized for harassing a then-teenage Courtney Stodden online years ago. “Not a lot of people are lucky enough to be held accountable for all their past (expletive) in front of the entire world. I’m mortified and sad at...
Andrew McCarthy taps into ’80s nostalgia with new memoirVideo
NEW YORK — Andrew McCarthy admits he “fled” from his shaggy-haired 1980s persona and didn’t look back for decades. Much like the slouchy blazers he wore in movies like “Pretty in Pink” and “St. Elmo’s Fire,” that Brat Pack moniker and image never really fit. But time has put a...
Sportscaster Kenny Mayne leaving ESPN after 27-year stintVideo
“SportsCenter” anchor Kenny Mayne and ESPN have agreed to part ways after 27 years. “Salary cap casualty,” is how Mayne announced the decision via Twitter on Monday. I am leaving ESPN.Salary cap casualty.Thanks for the opportunity Vince Doria & Al Jaffe & for taking my solicitationsHerman/Stinton/Lynch.I will miss the people.I...
