Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations of rape against him just before his trial was set to begin, with both sides claiming victory. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but the accuser's attorney said her client had achieved a measure of justice, while Gooding's attorney said the actor was pleased to have the matter behind him and maintained his innocence.
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Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer, has died at age 83. She became an overnight superstar in 1964 with her off-hand English-language vocals on the classic bossa nova album “Getz/Gilberto”. Her voice became the face of bossa nova and she released over 20 albums in her five-decade career, receiving numerous awards including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She is survived by her daughter, Bebel Gilberto, who is also a singer-songwriter.
Tyler James Williams, best known for his roles in “Abbott Elementary” and “Everybody Hates Chris”, recently shared a series of posts to his Instagram Story condemning people who try to label others as queer before they’re ready to disclose their sexuality. He argued that this kind of behavior contributes to the anxiety that many queer and queer-questioning people feel and emphasized that everyone should be allowed to come out on their own terms.
Anna Shay, an heiress, philanthropist, and star of Netflix's "Bling Empire," passed away at the age of 62 due to a stroke. She was known for her philanthropy and love of the finer things in life, and her family's statement to Variety said that her impact on their lives would be forever missed but never forgotten. She is survived by her two children and four grandchildren.
SAG-AFTRA, the labor union representing film and television actors, has voted to authorize a strike if a new contract is not agreed upon by June 30. Nearly 65,000 members cast ballots in favor of the strike authorization, with the union saying it was a "powerful show of solidarity". Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are set to begin Wednesday, with the outcome of the negotiations having a major impact on the entertainment industry.
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank. The baby was born on May 30th, weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce, and is now a big brother to their two-year-old son August. Princess Eugenie shared the news on her Instagram page, revealing the baby was named after his great great great Grandfather George, his Grandpa George, and her Grandpa Ronald. Buckingham Palace has also released a statement of congratulations to the happy family.
Chuck Todd, host and moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press" for the past nine years, announced on Sunday that he will be leaving the show to prioritize his family. He will remain at NBC in a new role as chief political analyst, and Kristen Welker will be taking over as host. Todd expressed pride in what he and his team had built over the last decade, and the transition to Welker is expected to take place in the coming months.
Padma Lakshmi, host and executive producer of the hit Bravo show “Top Chef”, announced her departure from the show after a successful 20th season. She has been nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards and won three Critics’ Choice Awards for her work on the show. Lakshmi is now focusing on other projects, including her Hulu show “Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi”, and the show has yet to announce a new host for the upcoming 21st season.