Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years on rape conviction in L.A.

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday for a rape conviction in Los Angeles. The 70-year-old Weinstein was convicted in the Los Angeles case in December, three years after he was convicted at a sex crimes trial in New York City. Weinstein’s new sentence will run consecutive with the 23-year …

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years on rape conviction in L.A.

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday for a rape conviction in Los Angeles. The 70-year-old Weinstein was convicted in the Los Angeles case in December, three years after he was convicted at a sex crimes trial in New York City. Weinstein’s new sentence will run consecutive with the 23-year …

Hugh Jackman and Coldplay’s Chris Martin to co-chair 2023 Global Citizen NOW summit

Actor Hugh Jackman and Coldplay’s Chris Martin were announced as co-chairs for the Global Citizen Now thought leadership summit, taking place in New York City on April 27-28.  Organizers tweeted the event will feature appearances by “the biggest names in music, entertainment, philanthropy, public policy, climate activism and the corporate sector.” Among those confirmed to take …

9-year-old girl, TV news staffer among three killed in Orlando shooting

Authorities confirmed that a local TV news journalist and a 9-year-old girl were among three people killed in shootings in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, while two others were wounded. Authorities said the mother of the 9-year-old child who died was in critical condition and is continuing to “fight for her life.” Orange County Sheriff John Mina …

Twin-engine plane crashes in Little Rock, Ark, killing all 5 aboard

A twin-engine plane crashed near the Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Ark., on Wednesday afternoon, killing all five people on board. The Little Rock Police Department tweeted that emergency departments were alerted to the crash at 12:02 p.m., with callers reporting a crash near the 3M plant that is in the area. Sources from the …

Titans release Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, wide receiver Robert Woods

The Tennessee Titans announced they released three-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, wideout Robert Woods and kicker Randy Bullock, and linebacker Zach Cunningham – clearing about $38 million in salary cap space for the team. The news wasn’t a surprise for Lewan, who told the team’s official website on Feb. 10 that he knew he’d be …

Defenseman Nikita Zaitsev traded to Chicago Blackhawks from Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators announced on Wednesday they have traded defenseman Nikita Zaitsev to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations. Chicago will also receive a second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and a fourth-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft for future considerations. The 31-year-old Zaitsev has five assists and zero goals in …

Brandi Carlile, The Black Keys to headline inaugural Evolution Festival in St Louis

Brandi Carlile and The Black Keys were announced as headliners for the inaugural Evolution Festival, set to take place in St. Louis, Missouri on August 26th and 27th at Forest Park. Other performers on the lineup include Ice Cube, The Black Crowes, Ben Harper, Modern English, Morgan Wade, and Brittany Howard. Tickets are on sale now …

Kelsea Ballerini shares details of divorce from Morgan Evans; Evans responds

Kelsea Ballerini appeared on the Feb. 22 episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and opened up about the end of her 5 year marriage to Morgan Evans. Ballerini recalled first meeting Evans in March 2016 and that things moved fast, with Evans proposing in December of that same year after just nine months of dating. …

Judge Greg Mathis lands new courtroom show with Byron Allen

Just days after it was announced that ‘Judge Mathis’ would be ending after this season, the former judge for Michigan’s 36th District Court has announced a new show. Warner Bros. TV just announced this week that ‘Judge Mathis’ – along with ‘The People’s Court’ – would be ending after more than two decades on air. ‘Judge …