A Los Angeles County court granted Sabrina Carpenter a temporary restraining order against William Applegate, whom she accuses of stalking her, trying to enter her home and returning to the neighborhood after his arrest. The order requires him to stay at least 100 yards from Carpenter, her sister and her sister’s partner.
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Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic has denied a motion from the district attorney’s office to withdraw a previous recommendation to reduce the Menendez brothers' sentences, allowing their bid for resentencing to proceed. The brothers, incarcerated for 35 years for the 1989 murders of their parents, could become eligible for parole if the court approves the recommendation to change their sentences from life without parole to 50 years to life. District Attorney Nathan Hochman expressed concerns about whether the brothers have accepted responsibility for their crimes and emphasized the need to assess their potential risk to the community before any decision on their release.
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.
Cher has filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court to become a temporary conservator of her 47-year-old son Elijah Blue Allman's finances due to his struggles with mental health and substance abuse. The petition seeks to appoint a conservator to control access to Elijah's funds and ensure they are used responsibly, as Cher is concerned that any funds distributed to her son will be immediately spent on drugs. This is the latest in a series of attempts to help Elijah manage his finances and ensure his safety.
Lady Gaga has won a lawsuit filed against her by Jennifer McBride, one of the five people involved in the theft of Gaga's dogs. Judge Holly Fujie ruled in favor of Gaga, noting McBride's involvement in the theft and her plea of no contest. McBride had attempted to sue Gaga for the reward money offered for the return of Gaga's two French bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, which were stolen in February and later recovered unharmed.
Key takeaways: A lawsuit has been filed against Alec Baldwin and other parties involved in the production of the 2021 movie “Rust” over the shooting…