Grammy-winning singer and activist Lizzo is facing a new lawsuit from a former employee who claims that her staff were subjected to bullying, harassment and racial discrimination. The lawsuit was filed on Thursday by Asha Daniels, who worked on Lizzo's tour earlier this year, and names multiple people involved with the tour, including Lizzo and her production company. This is the second lawsuit Lizzo has faced in recent months, and her team has previously denied the allegations.
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Sophie Turner has filed a lawsuit against her ex-husband Joe Jonas in a Manhattan court, alleging that he has wrongfully retained their two young daughters in New York City since September 20. The filing seeks to secure the immediate return of the children to their habitual residence in England and also requests an order of protection and for Jonas to pay Turner's legal fees. The court documents come weeks after Jonas filed for divorce from the "Game of Thrones" star.
Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media mogul, is set to step down from his role as chairman of News Corp. and Fox Corp. and take on the role of emeritus chairman, with his eldest son Lachlan taking on the role of sole chair. Rupert will take on his new role at the companies' next shareholder meetings in mid-November, marking the end of a seven-decade career that saw him build a media dynasty and establish himself as one of the world's most influential media executives.
After four-and-a-half months of a strike that has paralyzed the entertainment industry, Hollywood writers and producers are inching closer to a deal. On Wednesday, the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers resumed negotiations and released a joint statement, with a source close to the negotiations saying talks were "productive". Both sides have expressed optimism that a deal could be reached soon, and will continue negotiations on Thursday.
Halle Berry has spoken out against rapper Drake for using a photo of her without her permission as the cover art for his new single. She posted a message on Instagram expressing her displeasure and explaining that Drake had asked for permission but she had declined. Fans have been supportive of her stance, applauding her for standing up for her rights and setting a good example for other artists.
After four months of failed contract negotiations, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are set to resume talks on Wednesday. Bill Maher, host of the HBO talk show “Real Time,” had previously announced that the show would be returning to TV without the presence of writers, but reversed his decision last week in support of the strike. The WGA is encouraging its members to continue to demonstrate their commitment to the strike by attending picket lines while negotiations are ongoing.
Russell Brand, an actor and comedian, has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse by four women. His management agency, Tavistock Wood Management Agency, has terminated their professional ties with him and released a statement saying they were "horribly misled" by him. Brand performed a sold-out stand-up show on Saturday, alluding to the allegations but not discussing them. No charges have been filed against him yet.
Billy Miller, an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his roles on "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital" and "All My Children," has died at the age of 44. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin before relocating to Los Angeles. Miller's manager confirmed his death on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, and revealed he was struggling with manic depression. He will be remembered for his impact on soap opera fans.