Celebrity

HOLLYWOOD—Lynn Cohen, who starred on the HBO series "Sex and the City" died on Friday, February 14. Cohen was 86. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 10, 1933. She studied acting at the Michael Howard Studios in New York City. Cohen appeared in the films "Munich" and "Eagle Eye." She also made appearances on the TV shows...

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant revitalized Downtown Los Angeles moving from The Forum in Inglewood to the Staples Center in 2000; instilling pride, drive and ambition in the hearts of the entire community that reached beyond the vast scope of the city. A public memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna will take place at...

CHICAGO, IL—"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is facing new felony charges in Chicago for the alleged homophobic and racist attack the actor reported in January 2019. A grand jury handed the new indictment against Smollett on Tuesday, February 11 with six felony counts for lying to law enforcement. The indictment calls the six charges "disorderly conduct," but all six counts involve allegations...

BEVERLY HILLS—On Wednesday, February 5, actor, writer, director and producer, Kirk Douglas, the father of Oscar-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas died at his Beverly Hills home at the age of 103 of natural causes. Douglas’ family announced his passing via social media on February 5. “It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas...

LOS ANGELES─Well music’s biggest night arrived on Sunday, January 26. Any guesses? No I’m not referring to the MTV Video Music Awards, I’m talking about the Grammy Awards. Yes, it’s the biggest accolade one can earn in the music industry, and with news rambling about the corruption and rigging in the Recording Academy, I think plenty were intrigued to...

MALIBU—Former NBA star Kobe Bryant, 41, was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. The athlete was just one of five people killed in the crash. TMZ was first to report that Byrant’s 13 year-old daughter, Gianna Maria Onore was killed in the crash. The basketball legend was traveling in his...

BEVERLY HILLS—New England Patriots Wide Receiver Julian Edelman, 33, was arrested and cited for misdemeanor vandalism on Saturday, January 11 after jumping on the hood of a vehicle in Beverly Hills. The NFL star was arrested cited at approximately 9 p.m. on the 200 block of Beverly Drive. He was cited and released for jumping on the hood of...

LOS ANGELES—Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, 67, was charged with the rape and sexual assault of two women back in 2013 on Monday, January 6, during a press conference held by Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey. Weinstein was charged with one felony count each of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, sexual penetration by use of force, and...

WEST HOLLYWOOD─A car crashed into the restaurant of reality TV star and restauranteur Lisa Vanderpump on Sunday, January 5. A Ferrari crashed into the lounge area of the Pump establishment deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported. The balcony area and some portions of the interior of the restaurant sustained damage including broken glass and broken tables during...

MASSACHUSETTS—Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Rich Hill, and his wife, Caitlin Hill, were both arrested on Saturday, December 21 at Gillette Stadium prior to the start of the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots football game. Rich and Caitlin were getting ready to enter the stadium, when Caitlin, with an oversized bag attempted to enter the establishment. After numerous failed attempts,...