Rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty of three felony charges on Tuesday and sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting and wounding rapper Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. The two-week trial in December highlighted the scrutiny Black women face when reporting abuse, and the sentencing has sparked conversations about the importance of believing victims and holding perpetrators accountable.
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On Tuesday, hundreds of mourners gathered in Bray, Ireland to pay their respects to the late singer Sinéad O'Connor. The procession began at her former home, with members of the public lining the streets and laying flowers, and then drove on to a private service attended by notable figures. Fans left handwritten notes thanking her for her music, and her family issued a statement saying she "loved living in Bray and the people in it."
Megan Thee Stallion has spoken out about her experience of being shot by rapper Tory Lanez three years ago, saying she has not experienced a single day of peace since the incident. During the sentencing hearing, which is expected to conclude on Tuesday, Megan gave a statement which included her struggles with appearing in the same room as Tory again and the lasting impact the shooting has had on her life. Tory Lanez has pleaded guilty to one count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and faces a sentence of two years of formal probation and a $2,500 fine.
Legendary director William Friedkin, who won an Oscar for his crime thriller "The French Connection" and shocked audiences with his horror classic "The Exorcist," has died at the age of 87. His wife, Sherry Lansing, and daughter, Juliette, confirmed his death, which was due to heart failure and pneumonia. Friedkin was known for his talent, imagination, and ability to capture the zeitgeist, and his influence on the film industry will be remembered for years to come.
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have reignited their proposed "cage match" face-off, with Musk announcing that it will be live-streamed on his social media platform X. The two tech moguls have yet to confirm a date for the fight, but Musk has stated that proceeds will go to charity for veterans. Viewers will have the chance to watch the fight as it happens, with both Zuckerberg and Musk expressing their readiness.
Greta Gerwig's latest movie, "Barbie", is projected to make over $1 billion in global ticket sales in just three weeks, breaking the record for female directors previously held by Patty Jenkins. This is a major milestone for female directors in the film industry, and a testament to the progress that has been made in the industry. Gerwig has also been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for her 2017 film “Lady Bird”.
Simone Biles made a triumphant return to competition at the U.S. Classic, where she earned the highest all-around score of the night despite only recently starting training again. She was met with a wave of support from the crowd, reminding everyone of her incredible talent and hard work. Biles is sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Hollywood writers and studio executives have met to discuss the possibility of resuming contract talks, as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike approaches the 100-day mark. The strike has had a significant economic impact on Los Angeles and California, where film and television production accounts for more than 700,000 jobs and nearly $70 billion a year in wages. Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming weeks, with the hope that a deal can be reached that is beneficial to both sides.