August 24, 2014
Sir Cliff Richard interviewed by police over assault claim
Sir Cliff Richard has been interviewed under caution in connection with an alleged historical sexual offence, South Yorkshire Police has said. Sir Cliff met officers by appointment and was not arrested or charged. It comes after police searched his…
August 24, 2014
John Lennon killer denied parole for eighth time
Authorities in New York have denied parole to the man who shot dead musician John Lennon in 1980 for the eighth time. Mark Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life in 1981 after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. Chapman, now 59, shot Lennon…
August 24, 2014
Shakira song ‘broke copyright laws’
A hit song performed by Colombian pop star Shakira was indirectly copied from another songwriter’s work, a federal judge in New York has found. Judge Alvin Hellerstein said Shakira’s Spanish-language version of Loca in 2010 had infringed on a song…
August 15, 2014
Magistrate Insists Vybz Kartel Conspiracy Trial to Start October 29
A magistrate today insisted that the conspiracy trial of popular entertainers Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim will start on October 29, after failed efforts to do so this week. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer and Gaza Slim, whose given name is…
August 14, 2014
Celine Dion cancels tour
Celine Dion has cleared her calendar of all performances, saying she needs to focus on her health, her husband’s health and raising their three young children. The superstar vocalist is cancelling shows that were slated through March 22, 2015,…
August 12, 2014
US actor Robin Williams found dead at home
US actor Robin Williams has been found dead, aged 63, in an apparent suicide, California police say. Marin County Police said he was pronounced dead at his home shortly after officials responded to an emergency call around noon local time. Williams…
August 12, 2014
Kings of Leon drummer injured in tour bus accident
Kings of Leon have postponed a concert after drummer Nathan Followill was injured in an accident on the band's tour bus. The group were en route to their hotel after a show in Boston when a pedestrian jumped in front of the vehicle, the group said…
August 12, 2014
Female Driver who crashed into ‘The Rocks’ Mom Is Charged With DUI
A driver who crashed into a 2012 Cadillac Escalade carrying Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's mother and cousin on August 2 reportedly has been charged with DUI following the accident. The Rock's mother Ata Naivia-Johnson and his cousin WWE NXT Diva Lina…
August 12, 2014
Miley Cyrus spoofs Nicki Minaj’s ‘Anaconda’ butt photo
Miley Cyrus joins a handful of people who spoof Nicki Minaj's "Anaconda" cover art. On Sunday, August 10, the former Disney star posted on Instagram a photo of her face photoshopped onto Minaj's body. Later, she shared a picture of her "Hannah…
August 12, 2014
Tracy Morgan’s Attorney Says the Actor Is ‘Still Struggling’ After Car Crash
Tracy Morgan's attorney has shared some info regarding the actor's latest condition following a fatal car crash at the New Jersey Turnpike two months ago. Speaking to Matt Lauer on "Today" show on Monday, August 11, the attorney, Benedict P.…