insert_link Highlights JUSSIE SMOLLETT: Guilty A Chicago jury convicted actor Jussie Smollett. His attorney promised to appeal the verdict. Smollett will return to court in January for sentencing. He faces as much as 15 years behind bars. However, legal experts believe probation and community service is more likely. The jury found the Empire actor guilty in five of six counts of felony disorderly conduct. He lied to police detectives five times while claiming to be a hate crime victim. The sixth charge related to an interrogation weeks after the […] todayDecember 10, 2021 205
insert_link Featured MICHAEL STRAHAN: T-Minus One Day Michael Strahan did not rocket into space on Thursday. Strong winds forced a postponement. The Good Morning America co-host and NFL Hall of Famer must wait until Saturday morning to fly on Blue Origin. The website will live stream lift-off and the 11-minute weightless ride more than 62-miles above Earth. One of the five passengers joining Strahan is Laura Shepard Churchley. She’s the daughter of the first American in space. Alan Shepard flew a Mercury capsule in 1961. A decade later Alan Shepard rocketed on Apollo 14 […] todayDecember 10, 2021 113
insert_link Entertainment Industry HOLLYWOOD HEADLINES Fans are disappointed that Justin Bieber performed Sunday night in Saudi Arabia. The one-night-only show netted him millions. Critics say that’s blood money based on human rights violations by the oppressive Saudi regime. Justin might feel a hint of guilt based on zero mentions by him in the United States about Sunday’s show. (The Blast) On the other hand, George Clooney once turned down millions for a similar deal as Justin Bieber’s. The actor told The Guardian (quote) “I was offered $35 million for one day’s work for an […] todayDecember 6, 2021 147
insert_link 2 Featured WILL SMITH, JADA PINKETT: No More Interviews More than 20,000 people signed a petition to ban interviews of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Hollywood’s power couple does not know the meaning of “Too Much Information.” They’ve shared intimated details on Red Table Talks. Then Will Smith released an autobiography filled with unnecessary confessions. The name of the Change.org petition is named “Stop Interviewing Will and Jada Smith!” It was launched about the time that Will made a wild claim about his sex life. His first real girlfriend cheated on […] todayDecember 6, 2021 222 2
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insert_link Highlights SHAWN MENDES: Releases Breakup Song Shawn Mendes will be first out of the heartbreak gate to release a song inspired by his split from Camila Cabello. Later tonight, Shawn drops “It’ll Be Okay.” He teased the song on social media with a brief clip featuring the lyrics, (quote) “Are we gonna make it? Is this gonna hurt?” (Billboard) Only two weeks ago, they announced the end of their relationship. Yet they likely broke up shortly after Halloween, which is their final couple’s pix on Instagram. They claimed the split was mutual but further […] todayDecember 1, 2021 310
insert_link Featured DOLLY PARTON, SANDRA OH, SIMONE BILES: People’s People of the Year People magazine has named its People of the Year for 2021. Dolly Parton is honored for her philanthropic work for child literacy and her donation that helped speed along COVID vaccine development. Sandra Oh took a strong stand against anti-Asian violence and harassment. Simone Biles shone a light on mental health on the world's biggest sports stage, the Summer Olympics. America's Teachers have faced unheard-of challenges in educating kids in the midst of a pandemic. todayDecember 1, 2021 117
insert_link Highlights JUSSIE SMOLLETT: Trial Begins for Alleged Hate Crime Jussie Smollett’s trial began Monday in Chicago, three years after the former Empire star claimed he was the victim of a hate crime. The jury was selected and opening statements were heard. The trial is expected to last about a week. According to the Chicago Tribune, special prosecutor Dan Webb said in his opening statement the actor hired two brothers to carry out the bogus attack. "When he reported the fake hate crime that was a real crime," said Webb. Jussie's lawyer Nenye Uche argued that the brothers, who are […] todayNovember 30, 2021 126