released a joint statement about Perry’s death just hours earlier.“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates.
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KISS are being sued by the widow of their long-term guitar technician Francis ‘Fran’ Stueber, who passed away after contracting COVID while the band were on tour in 2021.Catherine Stueber, along with other members of her family, is claiming negligence and wrongful death. KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, their manager Doc McGhee, the tour promoter Live Nation and the hotel chain Marriott International have been named as defendants.The suit, obtained by Rolling Stone, states: “As a direct and proximate result of the dangerous condition created by Defendants, Decedent suffered fatal injuries and Plaintiffs suffered damages, including, but not limited to funeral and burial expenses, the permanent deprivation of the love companionship, affection solace, society, comfort, assistance, services and financial contributions, and moral support of Decedent in an amount according to proof at trial.”Fran Stueber died shortly after being quarantined in a hotel room in Detroit in October 2021 during KISS’ ‘End of the Road Tour’.
The lawsuit states that “the failure to enforce or have adequate COVID-19 policies or procedures caused a COVID-19 outbreak amongst band members and tour personnel.”According to the suit, McGhee, having been contacted directly by Stueber, said he would arrange for medical attention for the technician, but it alleges he sent a member of the tour crew instead. The crew member could not reach Stueber’s hotel room and called the police, who entered the room and found him unresponsive.Shortly after Stueber’s death, KISS denied allegations of slack COVID protocols on the tour.
released a joint statement about Perry’s death just hours earlier.“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates.
Matthew Perry looked so lively just 24 hours before his death… It’s wild how fast things can change.
Authorities in California have issued an update following the death of actor Matthew Perry. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office this weekend began an investigation after the death of the Friends star at the age of 54.
Matthew Perry's family have said they are "heartbroken" as they broke their silence following the actor's tragic death. Matthew, who was best known for playing Chandler Bing in the popular sitcom Friends, was found dead at his home at age 54 on October 28, after 'drowning in his jacuzzi'.There were no signs of drugs or foul play at the scene.
Matthew Perry's parents were spotted arriving at his Los Angeles home after the tragic news that the actor had 'drowned in his jacuzzi'. Matthew, who was best known for playing Chandler Bing in the popular sitcom Friends, was found dead at his home at age 54 on October 28.There were no signs of drugs or foul play at the scene.The actor's father John Bennett Perry, mother Suzanne, and stepdad Keith Morrison were seen pulling up to the house just hours after Matthew's body was discovered.The family looked visibly upset as they arrived at his home in Pacific Palisades, California. His mum Suzanne appeared particularly distressed, with her head bowed low.
Aaron Carter’s family are to sue doctors and pharmacies over the musician’s death.The pop artist was found unresponsive at his house in Lancaster, California last November, and was subsequently pronounced dead after paramedics reached the scene. He was 34 years old and the younger brother of Backstreet Boys musician, Nick Carter.Now, a wrongful death lawsuit, which has been obtained by TMZ, has been filed on behalf of Carter’s family, alleging that doctors and pharmacists were partly responsible for his death.In the lawsuit, it is claimed that doctors and the Walgreens pharmacy should have not prescribed opioids to Carter given his medical history.
Matthew Perry, the beloved star from Friends, shared a chilling final Instagram post just days before his tragic death at age 54, when he reportedly drowned in his jacuzzi. Earlier in the week, he had a posted a photo to Instagram which saw him relaxing in the spa, alongside the caption: "Oh, so warm water swirling around makes you feel good? I'm Mattman." The post has since received over 650,000 likes and countless tributes from fans devasted by the loss.
A member of Aaron Carter’s family is blaming doctors and pharmacies for his tragic death!
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Aaron Carter's two-year-old son, Princeton lyric Carter. Almost one year after the singer died in the bath of his California home, his son Princeton is now suing his former doctors and the pharmacy who prescribed him medication.
MF DOOM‘s widow and estate have sued the rapper’s former A&R, seeking to retrieve the late rap icon’s personal notebooks.Jasmine Dumile Thompson, the widow of the rapper, along with Gas Drawls – the LLC that controls the late rapper’s intellectual property – have sued Eothen “Egon” Alapatt, MF DOOM’s former A&R for copyright infringement, fraud, intentional misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.Thompson claimed in the lawsuit that Alapatt stole 31 of the rapper’s notebooks which were used to write down his famous songs that were featured on 1999’s ‘Operation Doomsday’, 2004’s ‘Madvillainy’ and ‘MM…FOOD’. The notebooks also included unreleased songs ideas, musings and “other creative ideations.” (Per Billboard)Per The Fader, the lawsuit also names 50 unidentified “Does”, who Thompson believes were working alongside Alapatt.
EXCLUSIVE: Emelia Hartford, actor and well-known figure in the automotive industry, has signed with CAA for representation.
Rick Astley has claimed that Ozzy Osbourne once attempted to recruit a backing band for him.The ‘80s star told Classic Rock magazine that the former Black Sabbath singer was chatting to him during the height of his success, and made the impromptu offer.“He said, ‘Are you over here playing?’, and I said, ‘No, we’re just doing promo,’” Astley recalled. “And then went, ‘If you want to put a band together, let me know.
Meryl Streep has confirmed in a statement that she separated from her husband Don Gummer more than six years ago.The 74 year old actress – who has starred in movies such as Mamma Mia!, The Devil Wears Prada and Death Becomes Her – married sculptor Don, 76, in 1978.The former couple share four children; musician son Henry, 43, and actress daughters Mamie, 40, Grace, 37, and Louisa, 32. Meryl confirmed the sad news via her representative in a statement to Page Six in the early hours of Saturday morning.The statement reads: "Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been separated for more than 6 years, and while they will always care for each other, they have chosen lives apart." Meryl and Don had not been photographed together since they attended the Oscars in 2018, where Meryl was nominated for Best Actress for her role in The Post as Katharine Graham.
The former Florida state lawmaker who authored the infamous “Don’t Say Gay” law will go to prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 funds.
Eamonn Holmes has given a fresh update amid his battle with chronic pain as he was also heard opening up about the plans for once he's gone. The GB news presenter has been keeping his social media followers updated on his progress after first speaking out about his ill health while still a presenter on This Morning.
The hottest place to be this weekend in Los Angeles was the Brandi Carlile & Friends concert at the Hollywood Bowl!
Given Ray Quinn and his bride Emily Fletcher are both performers, it’s not surprising their wedding day music was one of the most important aspects for them. The X Factor and Dancing on Ice star and his dance teacher bride tied the knot in a stunning ceremony on October 2 and had a special celebrity performer on hand to entertain their guests. Ray, 35, asked his friend Shane Nolan, the son of Loose Women ’s Coleen Nolan and her EastEnders ’ actor husband ex Shane Richie to perform at the evening wedding reception with The Shane Nolan Band.
Kiss rockers Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are currently facing another lawsuit. The “Rock and Roll All Nite” hitmakers are blamed for the death of one of their crew members.Founding members of the 1970s rock band Kiss, Paul Stanley, and Gene Simmons, are in some legal hot water.
Michaela Zee A former producer on “60 Minutes” is suing CBS, CBS News and parent company Paramount Global for gender discrimination, claiming that she was wrongfully terminated from the newsmagazine program. In a complaint obtained by Variety, which was filed on Tuesday in New York federal court, producer Alexandra Poolos says the network fired her after she was falsely accused of bullying an associate producer she supervised.
Attorneys for Daystar Peterson (Tory Lanez) have filed a motion for his release on bail pending the appeal of his sentence in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. It’s the second such motion submitted by his defense team since Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford sentenced him in early August to 10 years in prison.