Celebrity

Creator Of “Ugly Betty” Dead From Apparent Suicide

HOLLYWOOD—The creator of the hit ABC comedy series "Ugly Betty," Silvio Horta, 45, was found dead in Miami motel room from an apparent suicide on Tuesday, January 7. Horta, who was born Silvio Alejandro Horta, was a writer and producer who was known for the hit ABC series, as well as the writing the screenplay for the 1998 horror film,...

Harvey Weinstein Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Women

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...

Kathy Griffin Loses Countersuit Against Neighbor

BEL AIR—Comedian Kathy Griffin lost her countersuit against her neighbor Jeffrey Metzger, the CEO of KB Homes on Thursday, January 2. Griffin’s complaint alleged that Metzger caused her emotional distress with his pattern of behavior. He is accused of calling her homophobic names and threatened her with the phrase “War’s happenin’.” Judge Holly Fujie dismissed the countersuit due to lack...

Car Crashes Into Pump Restaurant

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...

Rapper Offset Sued By Jeweler For $47,000

BEVERLY HILLS—Rapper Offset whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, 28, of the rap group trio, Migos is being sued by Beverly Hills Jeweler, Peter Marco of Extraordinary Jewels. Marco claims Offset purchased jewelry totaling $110,000, but only paid $63,000 and owes Extraordinary Jewels $47,000. The purchase was made in October 2018. The lawsuit also lists the record label Quality Control...

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Producer Dies At Age 86

HILLSBOROUGH, CA—Lee Mendelson, the TV producer behind “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” died at the age of 86 in his San Francisco Bay Area home on Wednesday, December 25. Mendelson was born Leland Maurice Mendelson on March 24, 1933 in San Francisco. He graduated from Stanford University in 1954 and served in the Air Force before working at a San...

Radio Personality, Don Imus Dies

TEXAS—Radio personality John Donald Imus Jr., 79, died on Friday, December 27 from complications of lung disease after being hospitalized at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in College Station, Texas, on Christmas Eve. Imus began his career with his first radio host job at KUTY out of Palmdale, CA in 1968. Imus emulated the idea behind Howard Stern’s own...

Allee Willis “Friends” Theme Song Writer Dead

HOLLYWOOD—On Tuesday, December 24, songwriter and director, Alta Sherral Willis (Allee Willis), 72, known for writing the “I’ll Be There For You,” theme song for the TV sitcom "Friends," passed away in a Los Angeles hospital due to cardiac arrest. The news was announced by her long time partner Prudence Fenton via Instagram on December 25.  “Rest in Boogie Wonderland Nov...

Dodgers Pitcher Rich Hill Arrested For Disorderly Conduct

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,...

“Marriage Story” Leads Golden Globe Nominees

BEVERLY HILLS─Well start making your predictions as to who will be the big victory as awards season comes into full play. The nominees for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday, December 9 and leading all contenders is the drama “Marriage Story” with a total of 6 nominations including Best Motion Picture – Drama. Other films followed...