Celebrity

BEVERLY HILLS—Reality TV star Earvin "EJ" Johnson III, 27, was unharmed in a collision that totaled his black SUV Lamborghini at an intersection in Beverly Hills involving another driver in a white Audi on Sunday, August 11. The Beverly Hills Police Department reported both vehicles sustained severe damage where airbags were deployed. EJ's Lamborghini has an estimated retail value of over...

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...

UNITED STATES—On July 26, William Kirk English died at the age of 91 in San Rafael, California. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on January 27, 1929. He studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Kentucky before joining the United States Navy. In 1964, English left the Navy to become the first person to join the Augmentation Research Center (ARC)...

CALIFORNIA—On Friday, March 12, it was revealed that tennis star Serena Williams put her Los Angeles house on the market for $7.5 million after purchasing it in 2017 for $6.68 million. Williams' 3-story, 6,000 square feet, and 5-bedroom Spanish-style home, built by Ario Fakheri, is located in Beverly Hills and was previously owned by singers Gwen Stefani and Britney Spears,...

HOLLYWOOD—I don’t care what anyone says I am and was a massive fan of “Celebrity Big Brother.” The first season had Omarosa who was an absolute hoot in the house, not to mention we had super fan Shannon Elizabeth who could have been delivered an epic blindside, if certain people didn’t have loose lips. There was also “Real Housewives...

LANCASTER—Pop artist and rapper, Aaron Carter, was found dead inside his Lancaster home on Saturday, November 5, at around 11 a.m. Carter was only 34 years old. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a deceased male found lying in a bathtub. It is unknown who was the first to find him, but reports indicate a house...

HOLLYWOOD—Actress Suzanne Somers, who was the star of the hit ABC comedy series “Three’s Company” died on Saturday, October 14. Somers was 76. Her publicist, R. Couri Hay, first broke to the news to Page Six. She died at her Palm Springs home surrounded by family and friends. Somers had been battling breast cancer for a series of years....

SANTA MONICA—According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, former tennis pro and tennis broadcaster, Justin Gimelstob, 41, of Los Angeles was charged with assaulting a man with whom is he acquainted with on December 12. Gimelstob faces one felony count of battery with serious bodily injury with an allegation of personally inflicting great bodily injury. He pleaded not...

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—Comedian Jack Benny's former home is now on the market with a new look, the Los Angeles Times reported. The 1950s home is tucked away in Hollywood Hills and is listed for $1.998 million. The secluded home has been transformed into a contemporary space. Jim Hecht, the current owner, redesigned the home with a minimalist style. The two-story home includes...

SHERMAN OAKS—Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, best known for his appearance in the "Friday" films died at the age of 77 at his Sherman Oaks home on Tuesday, October 29. The late actor was best known for his role as “Mr. Jones” in the 1995 film "Friday," which was written by rapper and actor Ice Cube. Witherspoon was also known...