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Robert Evans, iconic producer of 'Godfather,' 'Chinatown,' dies at 89 
NEW YORK — Robert Evans, the protean and fast-living Hollywood producer who backed such seminal 1970s films as “Chinatown,” ”The Godfather” and “Harold and Maude,” has died. He was 89. A representative for Evans confirmed that Evans died on Saturday. No other details were immediately available. His career was a...
Felicity Huffman released 11 days into 14-day prison term
Actress Felicity Huffman was released Friday morning from a federal prison in California on the 11th day of a 14-day sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal, authorities said. The “Desperate Housewives” star was released from the low-security prison for women on Friday morning because under prison policy,...
Jimmy Carter out of hospital after treatment for fall
ATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter is out of the hospital where he was treated after fracturing his pelvis in a recent fall, a spokeswoman said Thursday. Carter Center spokeswoman Deanna Congileo said in a statement that the former president had been released from Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and was...
Rose McGowan sues alleging intimidation by Weinstein, others
Actress Rose McGowan filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday alleging that Harvey Weinstein and two of his former attorneys engaged in racketeering to silence her and derail her career before she accused him of rape. The suit filed in Los Angeles names as defendants Weinstein, attorneys David Boies and Lisa Bloom...
Lori Loughlin, 10 other parents face new charges in college scandal 
BOSTON — Actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and nine other parents face new charges in the college admissions scandal. Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that the parents were indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit federal program bribery. The charge accuses the parents of attempting to bribe...
Nicki Minaj indicates she's now a married woman
Ms. Minaj wants you to know she’s now officially Mrs. Petty. Minaj — who has dated Kenneth Petty for about a year — seems to confirm her marriage with a video on Instagram on Monday that shows off Mr. and Mrs. coffee mugs and bride and groom hats. The rapper...
Judge allows Chicago suit against Jussie Smollett to proceed
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss Chicago’s lawsuit against former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. U.S. District Virginia Kendall’s ruling means that Chicago’s suit that seeks to recoup $130,000 that city officials say the police department spent investigating Smollett’s claim that he was a victim of a...
Duchess of Sussex calls 1st year of marriage difficult
The Duchess of Sussex says her first year of marriage to Britain’s Prince Harry has been difficult because of the pressure from Britain’s tabloid press. The former Meghan Markle told ITV in an interview broadcast Sunday that her British friends warned her not to marry the prince because of the...
Jennifer Lawrence marries art dealer Cooke Maroney
NEWPORT, R.I. — Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence got married over the weekend in Rhode Island during a ceremony and reception studded with Hollywood stars. The “Hunger Games” star tied the knot with New York art dealer Cooke Maroney on Saturday at a Newport, Rhode Island, mansion. Lawrence’s publicist confirmed to...
'Captain America' Chris Evans helps dedicate youth theater
CONCORD, Mass. — “Captain America” actor Chris Evans returned to his native Massachusetts this weekend to help dedicate the new home of a youth theater company where as a youngster he honed his acting skills. Evans, wearing a Boston Red Sox hat, helped cut the ribbon Saturday at the Concord...
Lady Gaga says she’s fine after she and fan fall off stage in Vegas 
Shrieks rang out Thursday when Lady Gaga and a fan fell off the stage to the floor several feet below at a show during her Las Vegas residency. Several attendees caught the incident on video, which sees Gaga wrapping her legs around a concertgoer she had invited up on the...
'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's wife killed; son shot by deputies
“Tarzan” actor Ron Ely’s wife was stabbed to death in their California home by their 30-year-old son, who was then shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies, authorities said Wednesday. Deputies summoned to the home by a 911 call found Valerie Lundeen Ely, 62, dead with multiple stab wounds shortly after...
Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam
SAN FRANCISCO — “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman — aka prisoner No. 77806-112 — reported Tuesday to a federal prison in California to serve a two-week sentence in a college admissions scandal that ensnared dozens of wealthy mothers and fathers trying to get their children into elite schools. Huffman’s husband,...
Jennifer Aniston joins Instagram by posting ‘Friends’ reunion pic
Get ready for the internet to explode. Jennifer Aniston just joined Instagram. And her first post? Oh, just a little photo with some friends. Or, rather, “Friends.” View this post on Instagram And now we’re Instagram FRIENDS too. HI INSTAGRAM ?? A post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston) on Oct...
'Chrisley Knows Best' stars sue Georgia tax official
Reality television personalities Todd and Julie Chrisley on Tuesday accused a Georgia tax official of abusing his office to pursue “bogus tax evasion claims” against them. The “Chrisley Knows Best” stars filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against Joshua Waites, the director of the Georgia Department of Revenue’s office of special...
South Korean pop star Sulli found dead at 25 
Sulli, a South Korean pop star, actress and girl-group f(x) alum, was found dead Monday in her home. She was 25. Sulli’s body was discovered when her manager visited her residence in Seongnam because she wasn’t answering phone calls for hours, said Kim Seong-tae, an official from the Seongnam Sujeong...
Kevin Smith crafts his 'real big cinematic gravestone' 
LOS ANGELES — Twenty-five years after “Clerks,” Kevin Smith says he’s crafted his “real big cinematic gravestone.” The 49-year-old writer-director-actor said a major heart attack in February 2018 prompted him to rewrite his script for “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” to make a more personal statement about fatherhood and aging...
Cuba Gooding Jr. faces new charge in NYC sex misconduct case
Cuba Gooding Jr. learned on Thursday that he’s facing a new undisclosed charge in his sexual misconduct case, a development that came as jury selection was set to begin for his trial. At a court hearing in Manhattan, Assistant District Attorney Jenna Long revealed the charge is contained in a...
Jason Momoa to film Netflix thriller in Pittsburgh this fall
Jason Momoa will be in Pittsburgh this fall to film the Netflix thriller, “Sweet Girl,” with filming reported to begin in November. “We are thrilled to welcome Netflix back to southwestern Pennsylvania, and we can’t wait for them to get started,” said Dawn Keezer, director of the Pittsburgh Film Office....
In new book, woman accuses former 'Today' show anchor Matt Lauer of rape
A woman who worked with NBC at the Sochi Olympics claims she was raped by former anchor Matt Lauer at a hotel there, an encounter the former “Today” show host says was consensual. Brooke Nevils makes her claim in Ronan Farrow’s book, “Catch and Kill,” a copy of which was...
After Placido Domingo’s resignation, L.A. Opera eliminates his old title
The question of who will replace Placido Domingo as general director of Los Angeles Opera following the embattled star’s recent resignation got a quick answer Monday: nobody. L.A. Opera’s board of directors announced that it will consolidate the role of general director with the duties of company President and Chief...
Ellen DeGeneres defends her friendship with George W. Bush 
That Ellen DeGeneres. She just wants everyone to get along. And that includes even those who don’t agree with her. On Sunday, the feel-good talk-show host was spotted at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, watching the Dallas Cowboys play the Green Bay Packers. And sitting next to her, sharing a...
Rapper T.I.'s wife: $750,000 in jewelry stolen from Lamborghini
ATLANTA — The reality television star and wife of rapper T.I. says more than $750,000 in jewelry was stolen from her Lamborghini outside an Atlanta bar. Tameka “Tiny” Harris told Atlanta police she left wedding rings, watches and stud earrings in a blue velour bag on the center console of...
George W. Bush and Ellen DeGeneres share laughs at Cowboys-Packers game 
Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, took in the Dallas Cowboys-Green Bay Packers game Sunday seated alongside Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi. And it drew some attention. During the Fox broadcast from at AT&T Stadium, cameras caught Bush and Degeneres sharing a moment and...
Michelle Obama's next book is a companion to 'Becoming'
NEW YORK — Michelle Obama’s first book since “Becoming” is more about her readers than about herself. “Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice” will be published Nov. 19 by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House. The new release was announced Monday and is a companion to...


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