WARNING: Spoilers ahead for the series finale of “Better Call Saul.” “Better Call Saul” ended his six-season odyssey with Jimmy/Saul/Gene (Bob Odenkirk) sentenced to 86 years in federal prison, where he emotionally bid farewell to ex-wife Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) — but not before he acquitted her, in a final colorful courtroom, of any wrongdoing … Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Jury Selection in R. Kelly’s Federal Trial Charged with rigging his 2008 child pornography trial, the judge and attorneys quickly focused on whether potential jurors watched a 2019 documentary about sexual abuse allegations against the R&B singer. After a request from Kelly’s attorney to automatically exclude anyone from the jury who has … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian military said on Monday it had repulsed more than a dozen Russian attacks in the east and north of the country, including attempts to advance into key cities in the eastern industrial heartland known as the donbas. In the regular Facebook update, the army general staff said that Russian … Read more
Nearly 50 years later, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences formally apologizes to Littlefeather for the abuse she experienced during her speech and in the years since. “The abuse you have suffered because of this statement was unjustified and unjustified,” former Academy president David Rubin wrote in a letter to Littlefeather. “The emotional … Read more
and Loeb Justin Solomon | CNBC Daniel Loeb’s Third Point has taken a new stake in Disney, forcing the entertainment giant to spin off its sports network ESPN, according to a letter obtained by CNBC’s David Faber. Shares rose as much as 2% on the news. In a letter to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Loeb … Read more
The “Spider-Man: No Way Home” star, who has been absent from digital platforms in recent weeks, made a cursory return to Instagram on Sunday to announce that he had removed Instagram and Twitter from his devices. In the three-minute video, the 26-year-old actor said social media apps had become “harmful” to his mental state, and … Read more
“It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce her passing,” the actress’s sister, Tracey Dowse, said in a statement. She also announced her sister’s death on the actress’s Instagram account, remembering her as an African-American theater advocate, also committed to sharing the profession with children. Dowse acted and directed for the Negro … Read more
Television actress Denise Dowse died at age 64 after battling viral meningitis, the family said Saturday. Tributes poured in for the “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Insecure” actor after her death was announced by her sister Tracey on Instagram. “I want to take this moment to thank our friends and family for all the love and … Read more
Lin-Manuel Miranda says he’s aware of a bizarre, unauthorized staging of his mega-hit musical “Hamilton” that took place at a Texas church — and it’s up to the lawyers to handle it. “Thank you to everyone who has been in touch regarding this illegal, unauthorized production,” Miranda tweeted. “Now lawyers are doing their job.” Performed … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Country singer Naomi Judd’s family filed an amended petition Friday to seal up police reports and recordings made during the investigation into her death. The family filed the petition with Williamson County Chancery Court, saying the records include video and audio interviews with family members in the immediate aftermath of Judd’s … Read more
