Celebrity

SAN FRANCISCO—The University of San Francisco’s (USF) Board of Trustees has rescinded an honorary degree that was awarded to Bill Cosby in 2012 due to the recent sexual assault claims and investigations of over 40 different women who have stepped forward.  The USF board took the decision to a vote on September 25, which passed unanimously in favor of rescinding Cosby’s...

SHERMAN OAKS—Cathriona White, 30, an Irish makeup artist and the on-and-off again girlfriend to 53-year old actor, Jim Carrey, was found dead in her Sherman Oaks home on Monday, September 28 at around 8:40 p.m. "I am shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of my sweet Cathriona," said Carrey in a statement. He describes his former girlfriend as a "truly kind and delicate...

SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, September 25, AC/DC will be performing in San Francisco for the first time in 36 years at AT&T Park. AC/DC has had several notable performances this year at high-profile events such as Coachella and the Grammys. The Australian band has been on the road since April for their “Rock or Bust” World Tour, promoting their 16th studio album. Their new album,...

SAN FRANCISCO—More than 170,000 people were in attendance for the 2015 annual Dreamforce Gala convention hosted by Salesforce from Wednesday, September 16 through Friday, September 18. The convention took place at Pier 70 in San Francisco. In attendance were international businesses, non-profits, and industry leaders. Since 2003, Dreamforce has been a showcase of technology, current events, and some of the greatest...

WESTWOOD—Los Angeles prosecutors have set an informal hearing on October 15 to resolve the case involving rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs after a June altercation with a coach on UCLA’s campus. UCLA police arrested the hip-hop mogul on June 20 after he allegedly swung a kettlebell weight during an altercation with the Bruins strength and conditioning coach, Sal Alosi. He was allegedly...

HOLLYWOOD—The new cast for the 21st season of the ABC reality hit “Dancing with the Stars” was unleashed on Good Morning America on Wednesday, September 2. While many of the contestants hitting the ballroom floor were leaked to the press in the past week or so, there were still a few surprises this year. Celebrities this season include Backstreet Boy...

SAN FRANCISCO—Musician Morrissey has laid claims that he was sexually assaulted at San Francisco International Airport on Monday, July 27. On Wednesday, July 29, the 56-year-old posted a letter to True To You, a fansite he regularly contributes to, which provided a first-hand account of the alleged incident. According to Morrissey, he was routinely passing through a body scanner to catch...

SAN FRANCISCO—On July 23, the Contemporary Jewish Museum opened two exhibits showcasing the personal life and impact of late singer Amy Winehouse. The first, “Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait,” comes to San Francisco from the Jewish Museum London, which worked closely with the Winehouse family to curate a three-dimensional representation of the singer. The exhibit, according to the CJM, “is an...

HOLLYWOOD—Awards season is slowly creeping as the 2015 Primetime Emmy nominations were announced on Thursday, July 16. The nominees were announced by “Orange is the New Black” star Uzo Aduba and “So You Think You Can Dance” hostess Cat Deeley. There were quite a few surprises to say the least. No love for “Empire” in the Outstanding Drama Series category....

LOS ANGELES―Espn's annual Espy Awards took place on Wednesday, July 15, in Los Angeles. Hosted by Joel McHale and featuring a plethora of athletes and celebrities, the event was full of laughs and tear-jerking moments. The first bit of Espy news to catch the attention of social media came during the pre-show and on the red carpet when Ronda Rousey...