Nicki Minaj was the unfortunate target of a “swatting” attack this week.
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“Romeo & Juliet” who claim they were coerced by director Franco Zeffirelli into performing a nude scene as teenagers. In a tentative ruling filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Alison Mackenzie ruled that the plaintiffs’ case did not sufficiently prove that the nude scene amounted to “child pornography” and therefore overrode the film’s First Amendment protections as an artistic work.
While a new California law lifted the statute of limitations on child sex abuse claims, the judge said that the plaintiffs did not comply with the provisions required for such claims under that law. In a statement sent to TheWrap, Hussey and Whiting’s attorney Solomon Gresen is looking into a potential appeal of the case and is also planning to file a federal suit based on the Criterion Collection Blu-Ray re-release of “Romeo & Juliet” that came out this past February, which he says resets the statute of limitations.
“Plaintiffs have not put forth any authority showing the film here can be deemed to be sufficiently sexually suggestive as a matter of law to be held to be conclusively illegal,” the judge wrote in his decision. “Plaintiffs’ argument on the subject is limited to cherry-picked language from federal and state statutes without offering any authority regarding the interpretation or application of those statutory provisions to purported works of artistic merit, such as the award-winning film at issue here.”Gresen said Hussey and Whiting were “very disappointed” by the ruling.
“But they are confident they will receive justice,” the lawyer said. “They’ve waited over 55 years and if they have to wait for the appeal and this new federal case to be filed then they’ll just have to wait for that.“The new federal filing is
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Jimmie Allen is facing more charges of sexual misconduct. The country singer has been sued for sexual assault for the second time in less than a month, this time by a woman who claims he filmed their sexual encounter without her consent, according to court documents obtained by ET.An anonymous woman filed a police report in Las Vegas in July 2022, about the alleged encounter, which happened in May. In the documents, Jane Doe claims that Allen violated her privacy by secretly filming her, and also continued to engage in sexual contact with her after she'd revoked her consent.These charges come on the heels of Allen being sued for sexual assault and harassment by his former manager last month.
Comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan will do a four-arena tour together this fall. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
in the email. “Collectively, we have done a vast amount of work as a company to meet the budget and revenue challenges head on. But that work will need acceleration and we will need more radical transformation in the newsroom for us to become a self-sustaining enterprise.”The company restructuring will get rid of 74 roles, with 500 people remaining according to spokeswoman Hillary Manning, who told the New York Times.Reporting positions will remain intact, but other full-time and temporary workers will be cut.
Fifty-four and fabulous! Ricki Lake embraced her body and age while on a retreat to Mill Valley, California.
Ingo Rademacher’s legal battle with ABC over his refusal to get vaxxed while working on General Hospital is over: A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge agreed with ABC in that the actor’s opposition was based on health reasons rather than his religious leanings.
California Governor Gavin Newsom attacked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after a group of migrants were dropped off at a Sacramento church, likening the move to “kidnapping.”
Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Skonieczny is set to go into production on the feature film “Wrooklyn Zoo.” “Wrooklyn Zoo” is a modern retelling of William Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet” in which Romeo, a skilled skateboarder, finds himself captivated by Julia, a Romani girl seeking to emancipate herself from her environment. Their love becomes a powerful force that transcends cultural and societal barriers, leading them on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. Skonieczny is known for directing the critically acclaimed HBO drama series “Blinded by the Lights,” which launched on HBO Europe in 2018, becoming the platform’s third most watched show in the region. The show debuted in the U.S. in 2019 — a rarity at the time for European HBO programming.
Bill Cosby has been accused of sexually assaulting a former Playboy model in a new lawsuit. Victoria Valentino filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles on Thursday claiming that The Cosby Show star drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969. According to The Associated Press, the documents alleged that Cosby "engaged in forced sexual intercourse" with Valentino while she was incapacitated by the drug.
A former Playboy model has filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Bill Cosby.
A non-pod love! Love Is Blind’s Paul Peden has a new romance after his split from ex-fiancée Micah Lussier.
Paul Peden has found a new romantic match! The season 4 contestant, who got engaged to his ex, Micah Lussier, on the show only to call things off at the altar, posted photos with his new girlfriend on Thursday, going public with the romance.Paul shared pics and videos on vacation in San Diego, California, with Geneva Dunham, who is seemingly the reality star's new girlfriend.The pair posed together at a speakeasy called Noble Experiment on Paul's Instagram Stories.
The Duke of Sussex is expected to return to the UK to give evidence in the latest of his legal battles against British newspaper publishers. Harry will be in London next week for a High Court trial, just over a month after he attended the coronation of his father, the King.
A royal expert has claimed the UK would welcome Prince Harry back with open arms despite his recent controversial decisions.
In a split ruling today, a state appeals court panel reinstated a grant of parole for former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, overturning an earlier decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom to block her release.
Heating up! Blake Lively is melting over husband Ryan Reynolds’ toned summer physique.
Paul Walker’s brother Cody Walker has named his newborn son after the late actor. Cody, 34, was devastated when Paul – best known for his role as Brian O’Conner in the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, died in a fiery car crash aged 40 a decade ago this year – and has now said he and his wife Felicia Knox have named their boy Paul after the tragic star. People said about the arrival of the youngster: “Paul Barrett (‘Bear’) Walker was born 7 lbs, 4 oz on Sunday, April 30, in Arizona.
A fifth generation will carry the Paul Walker name, after the late actor’s brother, Cody, named his newborn son to honour the “Fast & Furious” star.
Paul Walker name, after the late actor's brother, Cody, named his newborn son to honor the star.Cody and his wife, Felicia, welcomed their third child on April 30 in Arizona. According to, Cody confirmed that the baby boy's name pays tribute to his late brother. The couple named the boy Paul Barrett «Bear» Walker, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces at birth.According to the outlet, the couple arrived at the name some 24 hours after Felicia gave birth.«This November will mark 10 years since we lost my brother, Paul, and I just felt now was the appropriate time,» Cody tells .Cody and Felicia are also parents to a 5-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son.A post shared by Felicia Walker (@feliciakwalker)The name Paul runs deep in the family, with Cody telling People that Paul Walker «goes back four generations.»«My brother, Caleb, and I are both done having children.
Kelly Clarkson is looking for a fresh start when it comes to both her personal and work life.