Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has issued an apology to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew for his antisemitic rant earlier this month. The apology has been met with mixed reactions, but marks a significant step in the rapper's journey towards reconciliation. It remains to be seen whether Ye will continue to take steps towards mending the relationship or if this apology will be the last of its kind.
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South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his roles in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite”, “The Handmaiden”, and “The Wailing”, was found dead in a car in a Seoul park on Wednesday. Police are investigating the incident, and tributes have been pouring in from fans and colleagues. Lee's family reported he left home after writing a message similar to a suicide note earlier Wednesday.
Laura Lynch, founding member of The Chicks, was tragically killed in a car crash in El Paso, Texas on Friday evening. The band released a statement expressing their shock and sadness, and her legacy will live on in the music she helped create. Lynch founded the band in 1989 alongside three other women, and in a 1992 interview she expressed her hope for female harmony to make a big comeback.
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department responded to a battery/disturbance call at Charlie Sheen's Malibu home. After an investigation, authorities determined that Sheen's neighbor, Electra Schrock, had forced her way into the home and attacked him. Schrock was arrested and booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary. No further details were released about the incident, and it is unclear if Sheen was injured.
Vin Diesel is facing a lawsuit from his former assistant, Asta Jonasson, who alleges sexual battery and wrongful termination. The suit seeks to hold Diesel accountable for his alleged sexual assaults, and his former employer accountable for its unlawful termination and cover up. Diesel's attorney has denied the claims, and the case is likely to be closely watched as it could have far-reaching implications for the entertainment industry.
Jonathan Majors was found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment by a Manhattan jury on Monday, after a two-week trial. The charges stemmed from an incident between Majors and his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, in a chauffeured car. Majors' attorney released a statement saying the jury did not believe Jabbari's story, and the judge ordered a new order of protection and set the sentencing date for February 6th. Majors had hoped the trial would restore his status as an emerging Hollywood star, but the outcome of the sentencing remains uncertain.
Matthew Perry, best known for his role in the hit sitcom "Friends," has died from the acute effects of ketamine, according to an autopsy report released by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner Office. The report states that Perry had been receiving ketamine therapy for depression and anxiety and had been clean from addiction for 19 months prior to his death. First responders went to a home in Pacific Palisades based on a 911 call at 4:07 p.m. about a “water emergency” of an unknown type. Perry's death was ruled accidental with no signs of foul play.
Prince Harry has been awarded a "modest" sum of $180,000 by the High Court in London after a judge ruled that he was the victim of "extensive" phone hacking by the Mirror Group. The court ruled that Prince Harry's personal cellphone was likely hacked "to a modest extent," and that 15 out of the 33 news articles submitted as part of the trial were the product of accessing his mobile voicemail. The ruling is a reminder of the power of the press and the need to protect the privacy of individuals, as well as the importance of holding the press accountable for their actions.