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Jake Gyllenhaal attributes conquering fear to Oscar-winning docVideo
Few performances are as daunting as the one-person play. That’s why Jake Gyllenhaal had to find a way to conquer that fear when he took on the role of Abe in the second half of “Sea Wall/A Life.” “Before I did it, I was terrified,” Gyllenhaal said of “A Life,”...
Model Ashley Graham is pregnant
Surprise! That’s how model Ashley Graham announced she’s pregnant with her first child. Graham and filmmaker Justin Ervin are also celebrating their ninth wedding anniversary. The two shared a short video on Instagram showing off Graham’s growing bump. View this post on Instagram Nine years ago today, I married the...
A$AP Rocky found guilty of Sweden assault, won’t face prison
STOCKHOLM —A Swedish court on Wednesday found American rapper A$AP Rocky guilty of assault for his role in a June 30 street brawl in Stockholm that drew the close attention of President Donald Trump. Though the 30-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, and his two bodyguards were found...
Multiple women say opera star Placido Domingo sexually harassed them
For decades, Placido Domingo, one of the most celebrated and powerful men in opera, has tried to pressure women into sexual relationships by dangling jobs and then sometimes punishing the women professionally when they refused his advances, numerous accusers told The Associated Press. Regarded as one of the greatest opera...
Liam Hemsworth wishes Miley Cyrus ‘nothing but health’
Miley Cyrus’ husband is wishing her “nothing but health and happiness” days after a representative for Cyrus announced their separation. Actor Liam Hemsworth posted on Instagram on Monday confirming the pair’s separation and saying he won’t be making comments to “any journalists or media outlets.” View this post on Instagram...
Police investigate report of attack on comedian Andy Dick
NEW ORLEANS — Comedian Andy Dick says he was assaulted outside a New Orleans nightclub after performing in the French Quarter. City police say they’re investigating “a possible assault involving an individual identified as Andy Dick.” Dick tells The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate that someone punched him early Saturday, knocking...
Drake breaks his own No. 1 record with ‘Care Package’ compilation
What goes around comes back around again — literally, for Drake. The platinum-selling hip-hop icon debuted in the Billboard 200 top spot yet again with his latest offering, “Care Package.” The compilation project — containing many unofficially released tracks only heard via SoundCloud or big box retailer’s bonus CD packages...
CNN backs Chris Cuomo after caught-on-video confrontation
NEW YORK — CNN says it completely supports anchor Chris Cuomo after he was seen on video threatening to push a man down some stairs during a confrontation after the man apparently called him “Fredo,” in a seeming reference to the “Godfather” movies. The video appeared Monday on a conservative...
Missy Elliott will receive MTV Video Vanguard Award
Missy Elliott, one of the most iconic players in the history of music videos, will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. MTV announced Monday that Elliott will also perform Aug. 26 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Since her debut video...
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth split after less than year of marriage
LOS ANGELES — Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have separated after less than a year of marriage. A representative for the singer said Saturday the pair decided a break was best while they focus on “themselves and careers.” Cyrus and Hemsworth, who starred in “The Hunger Games” films, have been...
Wayne Newton sued after monkey bites girl who visited his home
Entertainer Wayne Newton is being sued by a Las Vegas woman who claims the veteran crooner’s pet monkey bit and injured her daughter during an invited visit to Newton’s showpiece mansion nearly two years ago. Jocelyne Urena seeks at least $15,000 in damages on behalf of her daughter, Genevieve, in...
‘Mr. McFeely’ to be honored at regional Emmy Awards
David Newell — best known as Mr. McFeely, the “Speedy Delivery” man of “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” — is the recipient of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2019 Board of Governors Award. The award will be presented at the 37th annual Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards...
Milo Ventimiglia says he was told he’s too old to play Batman
Milo Ventimiglia always wanted to play Batman, but discovered people think he’s too old. Speaking on “Morning Mash Up” on SiriusXM on Wednesday to promote his new movie, “The Art Of Racing In The Rain,” the 42-year-old actor talked about his desire to play Batman. He said that he talked...
‘The Rookie’ star Afton Williamson identifies actor she says harassed her
One day after Afton Williamson abruptly announced she had quit the “The Rookie” due to sexual harassment, she turned to social media Tuesday to urge other victims of abuse to speak out. Monday, Williamson, 34, claimed costar Demetrius Grosse, who plays Detective Kevin Wolfe on the ABC cop drama, had...
Mariah Carey records new song as theme for ABC’s ‘mixed-ish’
Mariah Carey has recorded a new song that will debut as the theme of ABC’s “black-ish” spinoff. ABC announced Monday that Carey has co-written and sings the theme music to “mixed-ish.” Carey says in a statement that she loves the show’s pilot, which focuses on the 1980s upbringing of Tracee...
Poison’s Bret Michaels announces death of his father
Rocker Bret Michaels posted a message to his fans on Sunday that his father Wally Sychak had died. On his website, as well as his social media pages, the Poison frontman posted: “This morning my Dad passed away. He was a great guy and loved by all.” He described his...
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to sexually abusing women, girls
NEW YORK — R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges he sexually abused women and girls who attended his concerts. The 52-year-old Kelly was denied bail in a New York City courtroom packed with his supporters. He appeared sullen as prosecutors told Magistrate Judge Steven Tiscione...
Police investigating reported burglary of ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’-owned business
EDGEWATER, Colo. — Police in Colorado are investigating a reported burglary of a business owned by “Dog the Bounty Hunter” reality TV star Duane “Dog” Chapman. Police in the Denver suburb of Edgewater say a passer-by early Tuesday discovered a broken glass door of a business that stocks merchandise that’s...
Mario Lopez walks back remarks on kids and gender identity
NEW YORK — Mario Lopez apologized Wednesday for telling conservative commentator Candace Owens that it’s “dangerous” and “alarming” for parents to honor the wishes of young children who identify with a gender other than the one assigned at birth. “The comments I made were ignorant and insensitive, and I now...
Popular YouTube ‘King of Random’ dies in paraglider accident
SALT LAKE CITY — The creator of the YouTube channel “King of Random,” whose experiments and hands-on science tips drew 11 million subscribers, has died in a Utah paragliding crash. Jonathan Grant Thompson, 38, was found dead on Monday, Washington County Sheriff’s Lt. David Crouse said. The cause is under...
Kelly McGillis: ‘Old and fat’ reasons she’s not in ‘Top Gun’ sequelVideo
Unrealistic Hollywood beauty standards may be to blame for “Top Gun” star Kelly McGillis not being asked to appear in the upcoming sequel, the actress suggests. She told “Entertainment Tonight” that those behind “Top Gun: Maverick,” due out next June, likely didn’t reach out to her because she’s “old and...
Cardi B postpones Indianapolis concert due to threat
Rapper Cardi B postponed an Indianapolis concert following what police described as an unverified threat to the Grammy-winning artist. A post on her Twitter account offered an apology to fans about Tuesday’s planned show at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, saying: “My safety and your safety first.” Dear Indiana people I’m so...
Prince Harry says he and Meghan will have 2 kids ‘maximum’
LONDON — Prince Harry says he and his wife Meghan will have no more than two children because of concerns for the environment. In an interview with primatologist Jane Goodall for British Vogue, Harry said becoming a father in May had changed his perspective. He said “I view it differently...
Anne Hathaway opens up about fertility struggles
Anne Hathaway, who announced this week she was expecting her second child, says she came forward about her struggles with getting pregnant because infertility can be deeply isolating. “I think that we have a very one-size-fits-all approach to getting pregnant,” Hathaway told The Associated Press on Saturday. “And you get...
Drake signs creative partnership with SiriusXM and Pandora
Drake has two new partners: SiriusXM and Pandora. The two companies which merged earlier this year announced Thursday that they have signed a new creative partnership with the superstar rapper. The new deal includes “a dedicated station, curated music, and collaborations with creative talent.” The roll-out will start later this...
