Tina Knowles-Lawson, fashion designer and mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, has filed for divorce from actor Richard Lawson citing "irreconcilable differences". She has asked the court to terminate the ability to award spousal support and to restore her last name to Knowles. The couple had been together for eight years and had celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in March, making the divorce filing a surprise to many.
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Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has passed away at the age of 56. Her family has requested privacy at this difficult time, one year after her son's death. O’Connor was known for her trademark shaved head and outspokenness on a variety of topics, including mental health and religion.
The jury in London has acquitted actor Kevin Spacey of all sexual assault charges after a four-week trial. Spacey's defense team argued that the accusations were “unreliable” and that the men had “changed their stories” over time. The jury ultimately found Spacey not guilty of all charges, bringing an end to the case.
Two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, allege that Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children for years. The lawsuits were filed after Jackson's death in 2009, but were dismissed by a lower court in 2021. The California appeals court is now considering whether to reverse the lower court's decision and revive the cases, which could open the door for Robson and Safechuck to get justice for the abuse they suffered.
Pete Davidson, the 29-year-old actor and comedian, has reached a deal with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office to resolve a reckless driving charge. As part of the 18-month diversion program, Davidson will complete 50 hours of community service and 12 hours of traffic school, likely with the New York City Fire Department where his late father worked. If he successfully completes the requirements, the charge will be dropped.
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This weekend, moviegoers flocked to theaters to see Warner Bros.' "Barbie" and Universal's "Oppenheimer", with "Barbie" claiming the top spot with a massive $155 million in ticket sales. "Oppenheimer" also soared past expectations, taking in $80.5 million from 3,610 locations. The success of the two films combined for a total of $235.5 million, showing that moviegoers are still eager to return to theaters despite the pandemic.
Florida A&M University has suspended all football-related activities after a rap music video featuring some of the team's players was filmed without permission in a football locker room. Head Football Coach Willie R. Simmons has stated that the video contained language not consistent with the university's values and has barred players from the team's facilities until the incident is sorted out. The university is currently investigating the incident and has yet to announce any disciplinary action against the players involved.