Rapper-actor DMX dead at 50
NEW YORK: DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who produced the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)” and who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and “What!” as an ad-lib, has died, according to a statement Friday from his family. He was 50. The Grammy-nominated performer […]
Pharrell calls for probe on cousin’s shooting; Bill Owens dies
Pharrell wants federal probe into police shooting of cousinVIRGINIA BEACH, Va.: Grammy winner Pharrell Williams called for a federal investigation into the fatal police shooting of his cousin, Donovon Lynch, in Virginia. Pharrell Williams AP PHOTO Williams wrote on Instagram, “I had to speak at my cousin’s funeral, and was choked up with emotions. Too […]
Meghan and Prince Harry’s docuseries; Paris Hilton at bill signing
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry reveal first Netflix docuseries Meghan Markle and Prince Harry AP PHOTO Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first Netflix series — under their company Archewell Productions — will center on the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured military personnel and veterans the opportunity to compete in sports. Titled “Heart of Invictus,” […]
‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ big winner at SAG Awards
PLUS: The latest on Harvey Weinstein’s trial‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ takes top honors at SAG AwardsThe cast of Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” took the top prize at the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards where actors of color, for the first time, swept the individual film awards. The cast of ‘The […]
Updates on ‘Law & Order’ and Eurovision 2021
New breed ‘Law & Order’ brings back NYPD detective Stabler LOS ANGELES: “Law & Order: Organized Crime” stars Christopher Meloni as police detective Elliot Stabler, whom he played until 2011 on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Christopher Meloni as New York police detective Elliot Stabler in ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime.’ AP PHOTO This […]
The latest on the Brit Awards, Glastonbury Festival and ‘Knives Out’
Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Celeste lead race for UK’s Brit AwardsLONDON: Singer-songwriters Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Celeste lead the competition for the Brit Awards, with a trio of nominations apiece for the UK music prizes. Dua Lipa AP PHOTO The three women were nominated for best female solo artist and album of the year. […]
The latest on BTS and Essence Hollywood
BTS condemns anti-Asian racism, says they’ve experienced it SEOUL, South Korea: Following attacks in the US, BTS condemned racism against Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, saying they’ve experienced it themselves. BTS AP PHOTO “We stand against racial discrimination,” BTS tweeted. The band said their own encounters with racism included “expletives” and being “mocked for […]
Bono, Penelope Cruz star in animated series on vaccine importance
LOS ANGELES: Bono, Penélope Cruz and David Oyelowo will lend their voices in an animated series called “Pandemica,” which is about the importance of global vaccine access. Bono, Penelope Cruz and David Oyelowo AP PHOTO “[‘Pandemica’] animates a simple truth — that where you live shouldn’t determine whether you get these life-saving shots. If the […]
Prince’s ashes to be displayed for fifth death anniversary
MINNEAPOLIS: Paisley Park officials are marking the fifth anniversary of Prince’s death by offering fans free admission to pay their respects at the Minnesota compound, where his ashes will be on display. Prince’s Paisley Park AP PHOTO A custom urn was placed in the middle of the atrium when the legend’s studio first opened as […]
The latest on Elton John, Writers Guild Awards and Lana Del Rey
Elton John opens his Oscar night party to all this yearThe Elton John AIDS Foundation — one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world — is inviting everyone to a virtual pre-show Oscar party special hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and with a performance by Dua Lipa. Elton John AP PHOTO Proceeds from […]