Paula Abdul, a Grammy-winning singer and former judge on "American Idol," has filed a lawsuit against former "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, accusing him of sexual assault and harassment. The suit alleges that Lythgoe assaulted Abdul in the early 2000s and around 2015, and seeks unspecified damages and a jury trial. Lythgoe has not yet commented on the allegations.
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A Los Angeles judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence for A$AP Rocky to stand trial on charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The judge will now consider the evidence and decide whether to proceed to trial, with a potential sentence of up to four years in prison if convicted. The defense has argued that the evidence is insufficient to proceed to trial, while the prosecution has argued that the evidence shows Rocky was the one who fired the gun and was in possession of a firearm.
After six weeks of striking, the United Auto Workers (UAW) and General Motors (GM) have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, featuring a 25% wage increase across a four-and-a-half year deal with cost of living adjustments. The agreement still needs ratification from the union's national council and a majority of members, and if approved, employees will return to work at some point in November. The strike has cost GM an estimated $2 billion in lost profits and has affected more than 50,000 workers.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Stellantis, the union announced Saturday, edging closer to ending a 6-week strike that has dented Detroit's Big 3 automakers and idled thousands of their employees. The agreement includes a $9,000 ratification bonus, a 3% wage increase in the first and third years of the contract, and a 4% lump-sum bonus in the second and fourth years. UAW President Shawn Fain said the strike “is working” but “we’re not there yet.” General Motors is the only remaining automaker without a contract with the union.
UAW workers at Stellantis' Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan went on strike Monday in an effort to pressure the company to make a better labor contract offer. The plant produces the highly profitable RAM 1500 series pickup truck, and UAW President Shawn Fain said the strike is an attempt to “stand up for the rights of our members and their families.” The strike is part of the UAW's concurrent strikes against the “Big Three” automakers, and Stellantis did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Taylor Swift showed her support for her rumored beau, Travis Kelce, by attending the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. She was seen in a luxury suite with Kelce's mother, wearing a black tank top and a red Chiefs jacket. The Chiefs won the game with a final score of 30-6, and speculation of a relationship between Swift and Kelce has been growing since Swift showed up at the Bears game.
Grammy Award-winning singer Usher is set to headline the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show in February 2021. Reality star Kim Kardashian broke the news in a sketch featuring Usher's "Confessions, Pt. II" music video, with Usher expressing his excitement for the opportunity. Fans of Usher are sure to be excited for the performance, which is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, has expressed his support for Colorado State's Henry Blackburn, who has received death threats after a late hit on Buffs two-way star Travis Hunter during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. Blackburn and his family have had their address posted on social media due to the seriousness of the threats. The NCAA has yet to comment on the situation, which has sparked a larger discussion about the safety of college football players and the need for stricter penalties for late hits.