NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on sexual harassment and abuse allegations against men in the entertainment and media industries (all times local): 7:15 p.m. HBO says Louis C.K. will not appear on its upcoming autism benefit show “Night of Too Many Stars.” The cable network also says it is removing all of C.K.’s past … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Roy Dotrice, a veteran British actor, died at his London home on Monday. He was 94. Dotrice was known for his role as Leopold Mozart in the Oscar-winning film “Amadeus” and his many theater and TV roles. He won many accolades throughout his lengthy career including a Tony Award in 2000 for … Continue reading
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson could be released on parole as soon as Monday in Las Vegas under a plan being finalized by Nevada officials, a prison spokeswoman said Wednesday. The process culminating in freedom for the former football player, actor and TV pitchman is in motion, but must be approved and documents must … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Sir Roger Moore saw more to life than a well-mixed martini. “I felt small, insignificant and rather ashamed that I had traveled so much making films and ignored what was going on around me,” he would say years after starring in seven James Bond movies and upon accepting a role that his … Continue reading
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two more jurors were chosen Tuesday to serve on the panel that will hear Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case, bringing to seven the number so far agreed upon by the prosecutors and defense team. Lawyers will continue to question Pittsburgh-area residents this week until they find a panel of 12 jurors and … Continue reading
ATLANTA (AP) — Ice Cube’s music is going straight onto a video game. Cube and producer DJ Shadow created the original song “Nobody Wants to Die” for 2K’s “Mafia III” launch trailer, which premieres Thursday. The crime video game focuses on character Lincoln Clay’s revenge against the Italian mafia in 1968 in the city of … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — He’s been a rapper, actor, singer, entrepreneur, record producer and clothing designer. Now Sean “Diddy” Combs has taken on a new job as the founder of a charter school in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. Combs announced Monday that the Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School will open in the fall. The … Continue reading
by Malik Glaspie Norfolk State University is home to many notable alumni in many professions of the working world; of the many Spartans J.B. Smoove has been making waves in the Hollywood scene. Born Jerry Angelo Brooks, Smoove is an American actor, writer, comedian, and voice actor; he is mostly known for his work on … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — British actor Frank Finlay, who was Academy Award-nominated for his work alongside Laurence Olivier in “Othello,” has died aged 89. Finlay’s family said he died of heart failure Saturday at his home in Weybridge, southern England. In a statement, they called him “a wonderful father, loving grandfather and a damn fine actor.” … Continue reading
BOSTON (AP) — Mark Wahlberg and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker have met to discuss a film the actor is working on. An aide for the Republican governor says the two met briefly on Wednesday to “have a friendly talk” about an upcoming movie. The aide didn’t specify which movie, but the Oscar-nominated actor is working … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Stamos has been charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of a drug after he was arrested for erratic driving in Beverly Hills in June, prosecutors announced Thursday. The “Full House” star was charged Wednesday and is due to be arraigned on Friday. The charging document does not identify the … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Buffalo Wild Wings will stop airing TV commercials featuring comedian Steve Rannazzisi, who said this week that he lied about being in the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11 attacks. “Upon careful review, we have decided to discontinue airing our current television commercials featuring Steve Rannazzisi,” the Minneapolis company said … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Wagner doesn’t need to roll with an entourage. He shows up to a recent interview by himself. A celebrity without a team of people including groomers, publicists, assistants and managers trailing behind is a rarity these days. “I stopped that a while ago. I had an entourage in the ’80s … Continue reading
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