Vin Diesel revealed on NBC’s Today show that he has named his newborn daughter after late actor Paul Walker. “I named her Pauline,” Vin Diesel said on March 23. “There’s no other person that I’m thinking about as I’m cutting this umbilical cord,” he added. “I knew he was there and I felt like, you… Continue reading Vin Diesel names newborn daughter after Paul Walker
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A$AP Yams cause of death revealed after two months
New York rapper A$AP Yams died of an accidental drug overdose, according to NYC’s chief medical examiner. Steven Rodriguez, who was better known as A$AP Yams or Yamborghini, died aged 26 on January 18 at Brooklyn’s Woodhull Medical Centre. A$AP Yams founded the rap collective A$AP Mob along with fellow New Yorkers A$AP Bari and… Continue reading A$AP Yams cause of death revealed after two months
Cinderella waist scandal: Lily James dismisses criticism as irrelevant
Cinderella star Lily James says criticism about her waist being made to appear too thin in the movie is “irrelevant”. Disney’s live action adaptation has faced a backlash from parents who claim the character has an unnaturally small waist. Lily James, 25, reportedly had to go on a liquid diet to fit into the tight-fitting… Continue reading Cinderella waist scandal: Lily James dismisses criticism as irrelevant
Insurgent tops US box office on its opening weekend
Insurgent has topped the US box office, earning $54 million in its opening weekend. The fantasy sequel starring Shailene Woodley and Theo James, it took slightly less than the first installment, Divergent, which opened in 2014 to $54.6 million. Lionsgate said it was “pleased” with the result, and noted there was little competition for the… Continue reading Insurgent tops US box office on its opening weekend
Lara Spencer and David Haffenreffer split after 15 years of marriage
GMA co-host Lara Spencer and her husband David Haffenreffer split after fifteen years of marriage. “After a lot of thought, care and consideration, we have decided to end our marriage,” Lara Spencer and David Haffenreffer announced in a joint statement to Page Six. “It’s a sad decision that did not come easily, especially because we respect… Continue reading Lara Spencer and David Haffenreffer split after 15 years of marriage
Top Gear Live: Norway shows postponed after Jeremy Clarkson’s suspension
BBC’s Top Gear Live shows due to have been held in Norway next week have been postponed, the broadcaster has announced. All four performances will be rescheduled, with dates later this year to be confirmed within the next two weeks. The announcement comes as an investigation continues into Jeremy Clarkson’s suspension following a “fracas” with… Continue reading Top Gear Live: Norway shows postponed after Jeremy Clarkson’s suspension
Jeremy Clarkson says caustic comments against BBC bosses were meant as joke
Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has said comments he made against the show’s broadcaster BBC were meant as a joke. Jeremy Clarkson, 54, criticized the corporation’s bosses while at a charity event in London on March 19. An investigation into Jeremy Clarkson’s current suspension following a “fracas” with a producer is still ongoing. Writing in… Continue reading Jeremy Clarkson says caustic comments against BBC bosses were meant as joke
Verne Troyer hospitalized after suffering seizure at Heart of Texas Comic Con
Verne Troyer has been hospitalized on Saturday, March 21, after suffering a seizure at a Texas event. He was at the Heart of Texas Comic Con in Waco, Texas when the incident occurred during a meet and greet with fans. According to TMZ, Verne Troyer appeared to have trouble breathing before the seizure struck. The diminutive… Continue reading Verne Troyer hospitalized after suffering seizure at Heart of Texas Comic Con
Pharrell Williams addresses New York students at UN event
Pharrell Williams addressed local New York students at an UN event on the International Day of Happiness on March 20. The singer discussed the importance of addressing climate change. Pharrell Williams took the stage of the General Assembly Hall and greeted teen attendees with: “I’m staring at the future right now. Hello to the future.”… Continue reading Pharrell Williams addresses New York students at UN event
Chris Brown’s probation in Rihanna assault case ended after 6 years
A judge has ended Chris Brown’s probation for assaulting Rihanna and officially closed the case after more than six years. Chris Brown had completed all his requirements, the judge said. After the hearing, Chris Brown tweeted: “IM OFF PROBATION!!!!!!!! Thank the Lord!!!!!!” Chris Brown pleaded guilty to attacking Rihanna just hours before the Grammy Awards… Continue reading Chris Brown’s probation in Rihanna assault case ended after 6 years
Mick Thomson charged with disorderly conduct after fight with his brother
Mick Thomson has been charged after being stabbed in a fight with his brother last week. The 41-year-old Slipknot guitarist and his brother, Andrew Thomson, 35, were both responsible for the assault that left the pair in hospital, police say. Police were called to Thomson’s home in Des Moines, Iowa, early in the morning. Mickael… Continue reading Mick Thomson charged with disorderly conduct after fight with his brother
Gladys Portugues files for divorce from Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Van Damme’s estranged wife Gladys Portugues has filed for divorce for the second time, after the couple separated on March 15. The professional bodybuilder filed official papers in Los Angeles on March 18, citing irreconcilable differences. The union was the couple’s second attempt at making their marriage work. Jean-Claude Van Damme and Gladys Portugues… Continue reading Gladys Portugues files for divorce from Jean-Claude Van Damme
Lisa Colagrossi dies of brain aneurysm at 49
WABC/Channel 7’s Eyewitness News reporter Lisa Colagrossi died on March 20 after suffering a brain hemorrhage following an aneurysm. Lisa Colagrossi, 49, collapsed on March 19 while out on assignment, according to officials at the television station. The mother-of-two was rushed to New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center’s neurological ICU and placed on life support.… Continue reading Lisa Colagrossi dies of brain aneurysm at 49
SXSW 2015: Miley Cyrus surprises audience with rap performance
Miley Cyrus surprised the South by Southwest’s audience by featuring a slew of rappers, including her producer Mike WiLL Made-It on March 19. Miley Cyrus, 22, appeared to be the only woman on the stage, which was packed with nearly 20 people jumping up and down, left and right. Rappers including Future, Riff Raff, the… Continue reading SXSW 2015: Miley Cyrus surprises audience with rap performance
Blurred Lines copyright case: Pharrell Williams warns verdict could have chilling effect on creativity
In his first interview since losing the Blurred Lines copyright case, Pharrell Williams warned the ruling could have a chilling effect on creativity. “You can’t own emotions,” the singer told the Financial Times. “The verdict handicaps any creator out there who is making something that might be inspired by something else,” Parrell Williams said. “This… Continue reading Blurred Lines copyright case: Pharrell Williams warns verdict could have chilling effect on creativity
AJ Pero dead: Twisted Sister drmmer dies of apparent heart attack aged 55
Twisted Sister drummer Anthony Jude Pero died on Friday, March 20, at the age of 55. The heavy-metal band said A.J. Pero died of an apparent heart attack while touring with Adrenaline Mob, a group with which he played in between engagements with Twisted Sister. Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French said A.J. Pero was… Continue reading AJ Pero dead: Twisted Sister drmmer dies of apparent heart attack aged 55
Suge Knight collapses in courtroom
Marion “Suge” Knight has been hospitalized after collapsing in court in Los Angeles. It happened shortly after a judge ordered that Suge Knight’s bail be set at $25 million in a murder case. Death Row Records co-founder’s defense lawyer said Suge Knight, 49, hit his head on a chair as he fell. The music mogul… Continue reading Suge Knight collapses in courtroom
Bobbi Kristina Brown moved to Atlanta rehab?
Bobbi Kristina Brown has been moved from Emory University Hospital to an undisclosed rehabilitation facility in Atlanta, ET reported. Whitney Houston’s daughter is on medically-induced coma after being found unconscious face-down in a bathtub seven weeks ago. Sources told ET last month that in the event that Bobbi Kristina Brown died, funeral services would be… Continue reading Bobbi Kristina Brown moved to Atlanta rehab?
Charlie Sheen launches racist rant against Barack Obama’s March Madness bracket
Charlie Sheen took to Twitter on March 19 to vent his frustration with President Barack Obama’s appearance on ESPN’s SportsCenter. Barack Obama was engaging in his annual tradition of filling out the NCAA tourney bracket on live television. The Two and a Half Men star tweeted: “Barry Satera Kenya u won’t attend a soldier’s funeral… Continue reading Charlie Sheen launches racist rant against Barack Obama’s March Madness bracket
Jeremy Clarkson expects to be fired
Jeremy Clarkson has said he expects to be “sacked” by the BBC. The Top Gear host was speaking at a charity event in London, where he was auctioning what he described as his “last lap” on the show. “I don’t know when I did my last ever lap of the track before the BBC sack… Continue reading Jeremy Clarkson expects to be fired
X Factor NZ: Natalia Kills and Willy Moon apologize after being fired for abusive comments to Joe Irvine
X Factor New Zealand judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon, who were sacked for making abusive comments to contestant Joe Irvine, have apologized. Natalia Kills and husband Willy Moon were fired by broadcaster TV3 after the pair laid into singer Joe Irvine. Joe Irvine had performed his version of Michael Buble’s Cry Me A River.… Continue reading X Factor NZ: Natalia Kills and Willy Moon apologize after being fired for abusive comments to Joe Irvine
Zayn Malik leaves One Direction’s Asia tour to recover from stress
Zayn Malik has left One Direction’s Asia tour and has returned to the UK to recover from stress. An One Direction statement said: “Zayn has been signed off with stress and is flying back to the UK to recuperate. “The band wish him well and will continue with their performances in Manila and Jakarta.” On… Continue reading Zayn Malik leaves One Direction’s Asia tour to recover from stress
One Direction’s Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson forced to pay Philippines drug bond
One Direction’s Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson have to post a cash bond to prevent using, or promoting, illegal drugs in Manila. Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson have been asked to post bonds of 200,000 ($4,450) pesos each for a special work permit, ahead of two concerts in the Philippine capital this weekend. Local immigration… Continue reading One Direction’s Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson forced to pay Philippines drug bond
Jeremy Clarkson suspension report due next week
An internal report into Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson is to be handed over to BBC’s director general next week. The internal investigation into Jeremy Clarkson’s suspension, following a “fracas” with a producer, will be considered by Tony Hall next week. Director of BBC Scotland, Ken MacQuarrie, who is leading the investigation, “is now considering… Continue reading Jeremy Clarkson suspension report due next week
Liza Minnelli checks into Malibu rehab
Liza Minnelli has checked into a Malibu rehab seeking alcohol dependency treatment. The actress-singer’s rep confirmed to ET: “Liza Minnelli has valiantly battled substance abuse over the years and whenever she has needed to seek treatment she has done so.” Liza Minnelli, 69, has been open about her past trips to rehab, including a stint… Continue reading Liza Minnelli checks into Malibu rehab