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Meek Mill to be released from prison

Rapper Meek Mill will be released from prison Tuesday, his lawyer Brian McMonagle told CBS News. McMonagle said the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ordered the rapper's immediate release and the state's highest court directed the judge to release him on "unsecured bail." It's unclear how soon he would get out. The 30-year-old rapper, whose real name is Robert Williams, tweeted thanking his family and public advocates -- who included Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and New England Patriots owner Robert ...

Allison Mack allegedly tried to lure Emma Watson and Kelly Clarkson to sex cult

“Smallville” actress Allison Mack, who was arrested last week for her role in a sex cult, had apparently tried to lure Emma Watson into her “movement.” Mack sent tweets to both “Harry Potter” star Watson and singer Kelly Clarkson about an “amazing women’s movement” she thought they might be interested in, according to Business Insider. “I’m a fellow actress like yourself & involved in an amazing women’s movement I think you’d dig,” Mack wrote to W...

US Court Rules: Monkeys can’t copyright

A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled Monday that Naruto, a "crested macaque," does not have legal standing to file a copyright claim against a nature photographer, as Naruto is not a person.  I know.  Mind blown. The case dates back to 2011, when British nature photographer David Slater was on a shoot on the Tangkoko reserve in Indonesia. Naruto somehow swiped Slater's camera and managed to snap a few pictures. Slater later published a book, including some of the so-called "monkey selfie" images. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the advocacy group seeking to represent Naruto, then filed a lawsuit, saying that Naruto's copyright of the image had been violated. But it has been decided, by  9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has now affirmed that decision, despite the fact that the lawsuit settled in September. Slater agreed to donate 25 percent of future revenue of Naruto’s images to the Tangkoko reserve.  Which is decent of him. A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled Monday that Naruto, a "crested macaque," does not have legal standing to file a copyright claim against a nature photographer, as Naruto is not a person.  I know.  Mind blown. The case dates back to 2011, when British nature photographer David Slater was on a shoot on the Tangkoko reserve in Indonesia. Naruto somehow swiped Slater's camera and managed to snap a few pictures. Slater later published a book, including some of the so-called "monkey...

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost make red carpet debut

At Monday's LA premiere of Avengers: Infinity War all eyes were on the hot new couple, ScarCo... ScarLin.... ColJo... whatever... Scarlett and Colin were in public as a couple for the first time! Scarlett, who plays the Black Widow in the successful franchise, glittered in a sparkling embellished dress. And both beamed ear to ear with excitement. Scarlett and Colin were first linked as a couple in May 2017, after she made a guest appearance on Saturday Night Live; Colin is a co-head writer ...

Kate and William present their third child to the world

Prince William today revealed how Princess Charlotte and Prince George are 'delighted' at the arrival of their little brother who was born at 11.01am as he gave his first royal wave to an adoring public. William joked that he didn't keep world waiting for too long after she went into labour at around 6am before giving birth at 11am. He said of the name of the new baby, who is now fifth in line to the throne: ‘You’ll find out soon!' He also joked that he and Kate would have 'Thrice wor...

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Drops Lavish First Trailer

[caption id="attachment_174449" align="aligncenter" width="500"][caption id="attachment_174449" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Crazy Rich Asians(L-R) HENRY GOLDING, CONSTANCE WU, SONOYA MIZUNO[/caption] The first full-length trailer for “Crazy Rich Asians” arrived in style on Monday. The footage opens as Rachel Chu’s (Constance Wu) boyfriend Nick, played by Henry Golding, invites her to a wedding in Singapore to meet his family. “We’ve been dating for over a year now, and I think it’s about time people met my beautiful girlfriend,” he...

Duchess of Cambridge Gives birth to boy!

Prince William appeared outside the hospital in London this afternoon to drive to pick up Prince George and Princess Charlotte to meet their new younger brother, a boy weighing 8lbs 7oz, telling reporters: 'I'll be back in a minute.' Bookmakers have reported a surge in bets on the name Arthur for the royal baby, who is fifth in line to the throne. The boy is also the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's sixth great-grandchild. Kensington Palace announced that the baby was born at 11am, after...

David Copperfield forced to reveal magic trick in court

American magician David Copperfield has been forced to reveal a famous trick after a participant claimed he'd been injured during a Las Vegas performance. British tourist Gavin Cox, 58, filed a negligence lawsuit after falling while participating in the famed magician's "Lucky #13" trick. Mr Cox suffered a dislocated shoulder and claims he has since suffered chronic pain and brain injury. Mr Copperfield has performed the trick thousands of times without incident. The 61-year-old's "Luck...

Swedish DJ Avicii dead at 28

Artist, DJ and producer Tim Bergling, a.k.a. Avicii, died Friday afternoon in Oman, according to a statement from his rep. He was 28. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” the statement reads. “He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th. The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given.” He had ...

Kanye Announces 2 New Albums

After a few months of speculation, Kanye West has confirmed that not one, but two new new albums are on the way. A seven-track solo release is out on June 1, he tweeted, followed one week later (June 8) by a collaboration with Kid Cudi. “It’s called Kids See Ghost. That’s the name of our group,” he tweeted. Kanye West filed a trademark application for “Kids See Ghost” back in November, for coverage of everything from merch to streaming services to films and TV shows. West ...

Michelle Pfeiffer Lists Northern California Equestrian Estate

David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer, married a quarter of a century and, hence, one of Hollywood’s more unusually enduring pairs, are asking $29.5 million for their sprawling estate in the rustic and wildly prosperous unincorporated Northern California community of Woodside, about 35 miles south of San Francisco. The main house, an ivy-covered semi-Tuscan villa that dates to the early 1940s, has four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms in 6,379 square feet. A handful of ancillary structures that together span 3,158-square-feet, per marketing materials, include three studio apartments for guests or staff, each with kitchen and bathroom, a detached office/guest house with full bathroom and a gym and office with another half bathroom. David E. Kelley and Michelle Pfeiffer, married a quarter of a century and, hence, one of Hollywood’s more unusually enduring pairs, are asking $29.5 million for their sprawling estate in the rustic and wildly prosperous unincorporated Northern California community of Woodside, about 35 miles south of San Francisco. The main house, an ivy-covered semi-Tuscan villa that dates to the early 1940s, has four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms in 6,379 square feet. A handful of ancillary structures that...

Ariana Grande’s listening party leaves participants in tears

Ariana Grande‘s record label hosted a listening party for her new song and it left the room in tears. Ariana Grande‘s record label hosted a listening party for her new song and it left the room in tears. We’re told the star’s team had an exclusive listening party a few days ago in London for her new song, “No Tears Left to Cry.” According to The Blast that the event consisted of around 20 hand-selected people, which included members of BBC and Radio One. The single is debuting on Friday on Radio One. The song was so powerful, our source says people were “hysterically crying” b...