insert_link Highlights SHAKIRA: Tax Fraud Case Going to Trial A Spanish judge ruled against Shakira, who has been charged with tax fraud and faces more than eight years behind prison bars. Prosecutors allege that Shakira short-changed the Spanish government of $15 million in taxes. If she loses in court, they could fine Shakira almost twice that amount. Jurors must determine Shakira’s honest residency. Prosecutors say she lived in Spain with her husband a professional soccer player. Yet Shakira declared to avoid Spanish taxes that the Bahamas are her official residence. She […] todaySeptember 28, 2022 225
insert_link Featured THE WEEKND: L.A. Concerts Thanksgiving Weekend The Weeknd delivered on his promise to reschedule a Los Angeles concert he abruptly canceled after just three songs. He lost his voice and could not continue. The Weeknd returns to Los Angeles on back-to-back nights Thanksgiving weekend. He added a show at SoFi Stadium the night after his rescheduled concert on Saturday, November 26th. Tickets from the doomed September 3rd concert will be honored, or request a refund before October 27th. (Deadline) todaySeptember 28, 2022 160
insert_link Featured RIHANNA: Super Bowl 57 Halftime Performer It’s official — Rihanna will headline the Super Bowl half time next year. Over the weekend, chatter started getting louder that Riri could be taking her talents to the big game. And by Sunday, the news was officially confirmed when Rihanna posted a picture of her hand holding an NFL football up to the sky. Jay-Z said, “Rihanna is a generational talent, a woman of humble beginnings who has surpassed expectations at every turn. A person born on the small island of Barbados who became […] todaySeptember 26, 2022 187
insert_link 1 Featured MARIAH CAREY: Releasing Another *Butterfly* Mariah Carey is preparing to let loose another Butterfly -- with a 25th anniversary celebration of that album. Mimi, who calls Butterfly her "favorite" album, will roll out a massive tribute to the 1997 classic starting on Friday. She'll treat the Lambily to a slew of things from her archive, including eight previously unreleased tracks, several vintage videos and a full-length documentary about the making of the album. New merchandise and "other surprises" will also hit the market, according to an Instagram video Mariah posted on Thursday. todaySeptember 16, 2022 221 1
insert_link Highlights NICK CANNON SURPRISE, BABY #9 ARRIVES!!! #10 and #11 On Deck Nick Cannon is gonna have a "Game of Thrones" situation in about 50 years -- he's just welcomed a surprise (to the world, anyway) birth of a daughter, his 9th child, with model LaNisha Cole. It feels like it was just yesterday -- it was actually a couple months ago -- we were congratulating Nick on baby #8, but he proudly announced Wednesday night he and LaNisha welcomed Onyx Ice Cole Cannon's arrival ... and the little girl's really got daddy thinking. Nick's clearly […] todaySeptember 15, 2022 179
insert_link Celebrity Birthday CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS SEPT 15th. Prince Harry 38 years old - Born 1984 Dan Marino 61 years old - Born 1961 Heidi Montag 36 years old - Born 1986 todaySeptember 15, 2022 193
insert_link Movies BOX OFFICE FORECAST What will likely be the most popular movie this weekend has been dubbed the real-life Black Panther. Viola Davis stars in The Woman King as the leader of an all-female warrior unit. The Agojie protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey more than 200 years ago. Previews of The Woman King start Thursday afternoon on 3700 screens on its way toward a weekend debut around $15 million. The other new arrival stars Mia Goth as Pearl, which is the origin story of her horror flick, X. Hollywood insiders predict that Pearl could earn […] todaySeptember 15, 2022 210
insert_link Sports ROGER FEDERER: Tennis Star Announces His Retirement The sport of tennis is about to say goodbye to another one of its superstars. Roger Federer announced today he is retiring after next week's Laver Cup team tournament in London. The 41-year-old Swiss-born player tweeted a video this morning and said, "I have played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career." The 20-time Grand Slam […] todaySeptember 15, 2022 278
insert_link Highlights WENDY WILLIAMS: Rehab, Again Wendy Williams checked into a rehab clinic to address her downward spiral into abusing substances. A close friend told the New York Post (quote) “She can't stop drinking and she needs to stop drinking. It’s gotten worse. She went from wine to straight up vodka.” Her publicist, Shawn Zanotti, released a statement on Wednesday (quote) “Wendy has entered a wellness facility to focus on her health as she prepares for a major comeback.” She’s visited rehab clinics before. This time feels different because Wendy […] todaySeptember 15, 2022 149
insert_link Featured R. KELLY: Guilty of Child Pornography The jury returned with a verdict on Wednesday in the R. Kelly trial. They found him guilty on a total of six counts for enticing underage girls into sex and creating child pornography. The prosecutor will request that the judge sentence R. Kelly to as many as 90-years in federal prison. This term to be served only after R. Kelly completes his 30-year stint handed down this year in a New York court. This Chicago jury acquitted R. Kelly on seven counts, […] todaySeptember 15, 2022 93
insert_link Highlights BEYONCE: Forever I’m That (Birthday) Girl The stars were out on Saturday night to celebrate Queen Bey’s B-Day. To accommodate folks schedules on her actual birthday weekend, which happened to coincide with Labor Day this year, Mrs. Carter generously decided to push the festivities back one week. She and Jay-Z hosted a mansion party in Bel Air to celebrate her 41st birthday. Among the many fashionable famous folks who showed up were Drake, Lizzo, Adele, Rich Paul, Jaden Smith, Bella Hadid, Kris Jenner, Kim K, Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian, MGK, […] todaySeptember 12, 2022 235
insert_link Lifestyles R. KELLY: Defense Rests The defense rested on Friday in the federal trial of R. Kelly. The judge prepped the court for closing arguments this week followed by jury deliberation. It’s possible that R. Kelly learns his fate this week. Federal prosecutors charged him with 13 counts including child porn, sexual activity with minors and obstructing the investigation into R. Kelly’s sexual relationship with a teenage goddaughter. (Chicago Tribune) todaySeptember 12, 2022 329
insert_link Featured KING CHARLES: Royal Formerly Known as ‘Prince’ The new King of England, the Royal formerly known as Prince Charles, immediately started making changes at Buckingham Palace. Prince William inherited his father’s former title, Prince of Wales. For the first time since Charles was still married to Diana, there’s a Princess of Wales – William’s wife Kate Middleton. (People) In the King’s first speech, Charles addressed the black sheep of the Royal Family, (quote) “I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas.” (Entertainment Tonight) Most importantly, his […] todaySeptember 12, 2022 149
insert_link Lifestyles RICKY MARTIN: $20 Million Suit Against Nephew Puerto Rican singer and '90s heartthrob Ricky Martin is headed back to court against his nephew. He filed a $20 million lawsuit claiming that Dennis Sanchez has continued to harass him and “besiege” him with a dozen texts daily. When pressed under oath earlier this summer, Dennis Sanchez withdrew claims that his uncle stalked him following an incestuous relationship. Now, the tables have turned and it’s Ricky making the accusations. Ricky Martin called his nephew a “maladjusted person” in the lawsuit, which alleges an […] todaySeptember 8, 2022 116
insert_link Featured QUEEN ELIZABETH: Dead at 96 QUEEN ELIZABETH: Dead at 96 The longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth the Second, has died. She was 96. She was born on April 21st, 1926 to Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and George the Sixth. Elizabeth married Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1947. Their four children include Prince Charles, who becomes King. She was the head of state for the majority of Britain's transition from empire to commonwealth. Elizabeth was the first reigning monarch to visit Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. She was also […] todaySeptember 8, 2022 309
insert_link Highlights SHARK ATTACK: American Tourist Killed in The Bahamas A Pennsylvania woman on a Royal Caribbean cruise with her family was killed in a shark attack while on a snorkeling excursion. The 58-year-old booked an independent snorkeling excursion at a popular spot in the northern Bahamas and was in the water when a bull shark appeared and attacked her. Tour boat operators rushed the woman to the hospital where she died. Royal Caribbean says the woman and her family were on the seven-night Harmony of the Seas cruise and […] todaySeptember 7, 2022 182
insert_link Featured THE WEEKND: Voice on the Mend The Weeknd received the best news from his doctor. With enough vocal rest, his late-September concert in Toronto is a go. The Weeknd abruptly ended his second Los Angeles show because he lost his voice after just the third song. That date has yet to be rescheduled. The Weeknd tweeted on Tuesday, (quote) “Doctor says my voice is safe with rest. I’ll be solid and able to bring the show my TORONTO fans are waiting for.” (Variety) todaySeptember 7, 2022 235