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Maelyn Jarmon Named Champion of 'The Voice' Season 16
Team Blake's Gyth Rigdon was named runner-up. "All four coaches turned for her , all four coaches have complimented her and said she was the best singer in the competition, and hopefully that'll carry through tonight, and America will agree". [Full Article...]
Kendall Jenner Has Reportedly Split From Boyfriend Ben Simmons For This Reason
Kendall Jenner and National Basketball Association star Ben Simmons have split , according to sources. "Kendall really likes Ben and he has been keeping her attention". Adding fuel to the rumors, Jenner was posting some cryptic Instagram Story posts the same night - including the new Tyler, the Creator tune, " I Don't Love You Anymore " as well as lyrics to another of the rapper's songs, "... [Full Article...]
Australian actor Geoffrey Rush wins record defamation payout
Rush sued the newspaper and writer Jonathon Moran, claiming the articles portrayed him as a "pervert" and a "sexual predator". He also ruled that the publisher failed to prove that there was any truth to these accusations. Nationwide News lost a mid-trial bid last November to amend its defense based on Stone's evidence. The judge prohibited Stone from being publicly identified. [Full Article...]
Harvey Weinstein and accusers reach tentative compensation deal
Citing lawyers involved in the discussion, the WSJ reported Thursday that the plaintiffs, former TWC board members, the New York Attorney General's office and Weinstein's legal team have agreed to a deal. It's unclear if the tentative settlement, if approved, would eliminate all civil suits in the matter. The Wall Street Journal said the proposed agreement would not affect a criminal case pend... [Full Article...]
Rotten Tomatoes to link audience ratings to ticket purchases
All visitors to the Rotten Tomatoes site will be able to post reviews and ratings, but now it will be easier to tell the difference between genuine opinions and trolls. The AMC Theaters, Regal Cinemas and Cinemark theater chains have also "signed up to participate", though Rotten Tomatoes didn't indicate when the verification program would eventually include them. [Full Article...]
Halle Berry Kisses Lena Waithe on "Jimmy Kimmel Live"
Waithe , 35, pushed the "Berry Button" on the late-night comedy show on Wednesday night to summon the Oscar-winning actress. "I need some inspiration, OK?" "Like that Oscars speech you gave, that got me hyped", Lena answered before Halle went into an inspiring speech. [Full Article...]
Will Smith Admits Wife and Daughter's 'Red Table Talk' Makes Him Uncomfortable
When asked who he regrets hearing gossip from the most he said, "It's all bad", he said laughingly. He said, "No, I don't watch it". They're telling all our business. ".Porn addiction I think was the topic". All combined, the pieces made for a sexy and confident outfit that highlighted a newly mature moment in Smith's style evolution, representing an effort to show her in a fresh light. [Full Article...]
Judith Kerr dies: Children's author passes away aged 95
The campaign saw her famous book top the charts for four weeks, making Kerr the oldest author to have a number one title. Among those to pay their respects today was fellow children's author and TV star David Walliams, who said "Judith is gone but her books will live on forever". [Full Article...]