'Romeo and Juliet' nude scene not considered child pornography, judge rules

A Roy baby! Sarah Snook revealed that she and husband Dave Lawson welcomed their first child together — just one day after the Succession series finale.  

Serena Williams is bumping around Italy!On Monday, the former tennis champion took to Instagram to give the world a glimpse at baby number two. «CAUTION: Things are not always how they appear. I am Seriously trying to figure out if the baby is in the front or….back.

a lawsuit over a nude scene in “Romeo and Juliet,” finding the 1968 film is protected under the First Amendment.Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting — both 72 and the titular stars of the Franco Zeffirelli flick — claimed they were coerced into performing nude in the film’s bedroom scene while minors.They accused Paramount Pictures of sexual exploitation and distribution of nude imagery of children in their December suit, which sought more than $500 million in alleged damages.Judge Alison Mackenzie granted Paramount’s motion to strike the lawsuit Thursday.Mackenzie rejected Hussey and Whiting’s argument that the nude scene could be considered “child pornography.” The judge also found the pair did not comply with a 2020 California law that temporarily lifted the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits.According to court documents obtained by The Post, Mackenzie wrote there was no evidence the film included “sufficiently sexually suggestive as a matter of law to be held to be conclusively illegal.” Paramount requested to dismiss the suit under the state’s anti-SLAPP statute, which allows defendants to move to strike supposedly meritless complaints that could undermine free speech.Solomon Gresen, an attorney for Hussey and Whiting, said he plans to appeal the decision.“I was angry,” Gresen told The Post on Friday. “I think that the anti-female bias in this country is real, and it’s something that I have dedicated my career to trying to right the wrongs.”He added: “It’s abusive to take images of naked children.

died Wednesday at the age of 83.Mourners were seen leaving flowers and lighting candles at the gates of the Grammy winner’s estate, located on Lake Zurich in the tranquil town of Küsnacht. Turner first moved into the home, known as Villa Algonquin, with her longtime love, Erwin Bach, in 1998. Due to strict Swiss laws prohibiting foreign homeownership, Turner and Bach rented the property until the singer became a citizen of the country in 2013.

Oprah Winfrey is "not considering" filling California Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat if she retires. It has recently been reported that Winfrey is being considered to take on Feldstein's seat following retirement rumours.

Oprah Winfrey isn’t eyeing Dianne Feinstein’s senate seat. As retirement rumours swirl around the 89-year-old senator from California, a spokesperson for Winfrey tells ET that the media magnate “is not considering the seat should it become vacant.”

Oprah Winfrey isn't eyeing Dianne Feinstein's senate seat. As retirement rumors swirl around the 89-year-old senator from California, a spokesperson for Winfrey tells ET that the media magnate «is not considering the seat should it become vacant.»Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress, is facing a myriad of health challenges.

A Los Angeles County judge on Thursday said she will dismiss a lawsuit that the stars of 1968’s Romeo and Juliet filed over the film’s nude scene, which they said involved them being subjected to fraud, and sexual abuse and harassment when they were in their teens. Superior Court Judge Alison Mackenzie ruled in favour of a motion from defendant Paramount Pictures to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Olivia Hussey, who played Juliet at age 15 and is now 72, and Leonard Whiting, who played Romeo at 16 and is also 72.

“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.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer A judge on Thursday said she will throw out a lawsuit over a nude scene in the 1968 version of “Romeo and Juliet,” after finding that the film is protected by the First Amendment. The stars of the film, Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, filed the suit in December, alleging that they were coerced by director Franco Zeffirelli into performing nude in the film’s bedroom scene. Hussey was 16 at the time of filming; Whiting was 17. Judge Alison Mackenzie granted Paramount’s motion to throw out the suit, finding that the plaintiffs had not complied with the provisions of a California law that temporarily suspended the statute of limitations for child sex abuse claims.

Adding more context to the drama. Vanderpump Rules fans got even more surprises if they tuned into Peacock’s extended version of the season 10 reunion.

Not over yet. The drama was front and center as the Vanderpump Rules cast reunited to discuss season 10 amid Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ cheating scandal.

Kate Middelton politely declined signing autographs at her appearance on Monday at the Chelsea Flower Show.  The Princess of Wales, 41, made a surprise visit at the inaugural Children's Picnic where she shared an unspoken royal rule with a few elementary school-aged kids. "I can't write my name," Middleton said, according to People magazine, "but I can draw."  The outlet reported that the princess drew a flower for a 7-year-old girl named Ruby, a tree for another young girl and a pond with flowers for another child. "My name's Catherine.

William Flanagan) confesses Gemma's been crying, Paul quickly apologises for his outburst and all is forgiven. As Paul walks her down the aisle in a bright orange wedding dress, he continues to try and hide his MND symptoms to avoid people knowing. READ MORE:Repair Shop expert bids farewell to co-star in emotional tributeOnce their vows are exchanged, all seems to be going well as they continue with the celebrations.

Our columnist Peter Andre has had his say on the rumoured This Morning 'feud' between hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. In his exclusive column - only available to OK! VIPs - the star admitted that although he doesn't know too much about what goes on behind-the-scenes between the on-screen double act, he "can't judge" the situation from the outside, but said the duo have "never been anything but nice to me." Sign-up or login below to read Pete's full column.

star Chrishell Stause and Australian singer G Flip are not legally married. As of Saturday afternoon, there are no marriage records for the couple in the Clark County, Nevada Recorder's Office. It's been well over a week now since the couple revealed their surprise wedding ceremony at the end of G Flip's new single, «Be Your Man.» But, as first reported by, a marriage records search or search for records of any kind for the couple in the Clark County Recorder's Office comes up empty.ET has reached out to reps for Stause and G Flip for comment on the legality of the wedding ceremony. Stause's rep confirmed to ET on May 10 that a ceremony took place, following an Instagram post by the Selling Sunset star, which celebrated the release of G Flip's new single.

Alec Baldwin is celebrating the birth of his first grandchild!

Their little one has arrived! Ireland Baldwin and boyfriend RAC (real name André Allen Anjos) welcomed their first child.

A raw glimpse into their split. Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix‘s breakup was on full display during the season 10 finale of Vanderpump Rules.

Just friends — and nothing more. Despite relationship rumors, there is nothing romantic going on between Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady, Us Weekly can confirm.