Cold shoulder? Sarah Jessica Parker hasn’t been in touch with former costar Chris Noth after sexual misconduct allegations prompted his abrupt erasure from And Just Like That.
03.05.2022 - 04:21 / deadline.com
Almost three years after CNN anchor Don Lemon was accused of sexually assaulting a man in a Sag Harbor, NY, bar in 2018, the incendiary lawsuit ended in a whimper.
“After a lot of inner reflection and a deep dive into my memory, I have come to realize that my recollection of the events that occurred on the night in question when I first met CNN anchor Don Lemon were not what I thought they were when I filed this lawsuit,” said Dustin Hice in a full on retreat from his allegations against the CNN anchor in court and on conservative media. “As a result, I am dropping the case,” the short statement sent out by attorney Robert Barnes for Hice concluded.
Memory can be a tricky thing as many a judge, cop and lawyer will tell you. Being told by a federal judge in March that you have to pay $77,000 in sanctions to the man you are accusing because you have destroyed or at least tampered with evidence and tried to bribe witnesses is probably front of mind when considering if you want to continue your lawsuit.
And yes, that is what U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas Locke did to Hice to on March 23 for a pattern of court conduct violations. In his pretty explicit filing of August 11 2019, Hice had originally alleged Lemon displayed a pattern of “aggression and hostility.”
With whispers of a $1.5 million shakedown floating around, CNN came out strong for their colleague. “The plaintiff in this lawsuit has previously displayed a pattern of contempt for CNN on his social media accounts,” a spokesperson for the then Jeff Zucker-run cable newser said at the time. “This claim follows his unsuccessful threats and demands for an exorbitant amount of money from Don Lemon,” the exec from the now Warner Bros Discovery-owned outlet back in 2019. “Don
Cold shoulder? Sarah Jessica Parker hasn’t been in touch with former costar Chris Noth after sexual misconduct allegations prompted his abrupt erasure from And Just Like That.
Amber Heard faced another morning of contentious testimony on Tuesday, as one of Johnny Depp’s attorneys tried to raise doubts in the jury’s mind of her claims that her ex-husband assaulted her.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial.“I am Nicole Wallace and you are watching MSNBC News because you have nowhere else to place your anger,” Kate McKinnon said, portraying the anchor introducing the cable network’s trial coverage.Depp, played by Kyle Mooney, took the witness stand to narrate a home security video where property manager Kenan Thompson found feces in his bed, purportedly left by Heard.“I’d like to see more of the video, because it’s funny,” the judge, played by Cecily Strong said, overruling an objection from Heard’s lawyer.“Mr. Depp are you finding this trial amusing?,” Strong asked the smirking witness.“A little yes,” he replied.“So am I,” she said, raising a glass of wine hidden behind her bench as she proposed a toast.Heard’s publicist declined to comment on the cold open when reached by The Post and Depp’s representatives did not immediately respond to a message.Singer and actress Selena Gomez, 29, made her hosting debut and told the cast she was looking for love on the show.“One reason I’m really excited to host SNL is because I’m single and I’ve heard SNL is a great place to find romance,” she said.
Love In The Flesh sparked a number of positive conversations when it aired on BBC iPlayer.The dating show smashed a number of limitations that had been set by previous reality dating shows – with its diverse cast and honest approach to the modern dating world. But, one scene on the show that was particularly thought-provoking was the moment we saw Lauren Kent become triggered by a sexual assault that had occurred years before. Despite thinking she had dealt with what had happened to her, 27 year old Lauren found herself suffering a panic attack when she had a life jacket placed on her for a task to build a raft.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentMario Batali has been cleared of charges that he groped a woman at a Boston bar in 2017, as a judge ruled on Tuesday that the celebrity chef is not guilty of indecent battery and assault.Batali — the famed TV chef and restauranteur behind Eataly, who fell from grace in 2017, following a series of sexual misconduct allegations — was on criminal trial this week in Boston with a woman who was accusing him of forcible kissing and groping. Batali was facing two-and-a-half years in prison, if found guilty.The quick trial spanned two days. Batali waived his right to a trial by jury, and did not take the stand.
(CNN)Howie Mandel and other comics are sounding the alarm after Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage following a performance.An audience member attacked Chappelle Tuesday night right after the comedian wrapped up a set during "Netflix is a Joke: The Festival" at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.The man who tackled Chappelle had a knife blade and was arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon and taken to a hospital for medical treatment, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Talking to "Extra's" Billy Bush on Wednesday, Mandel expressed concern."Watching what happened to Dave last night confirmed my fear," Mandel said.
Amber Heard detailed disturbing sexual assault allegations against her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, on the witness stand Thursday in a Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom. Heard on Thursday described an alleged sexual assault that took place over the course of a three-day-long fight between the couple in Australia in 2015, the first year of their marriage. Heard alleged that when she arrived in Australia to rejoin her husband after not seeing him since their wedding, Depp accused her of cheating on him with her co-star Eddie Redmayne, which started the fighting.
Amber Heard has claimed that Johnny Depp kicked and slapped her and called her a "sl*t" on a private plane, in front of security staff and assistants. The Aquaman actress, 36, has taken the stand for the second time today. Yesterday she described the early stages of their relationship and detailed the time her ex-husband allegedly slapped her for the first time.
Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAmber Heard broke down in sobs on Thursday as she told a jury that her ex-husband Johnny Depp had sexually assaulted her with a bottle during a fight in Australia.Heard took the stand for the second day, as she continued to recount a series of violent incidents that marked their relationship. She said that the fight in Australia — during filming of the fifth “Pirates of the Caribbean” film in March 2015 — was prompted by Depp’s jealousy and her concern about his drug use.She said that Depp had repeatedly hit her, threw bottles at her, and choked her against a refrigerator, before finally getting her on top of a countertop and penetrating her with a bottle.“I remember just not wanting to move,” she said.
The Only Way is Essex star Liam Gatsby underwent a “life changing” operation this week he shared with fans on Instagram.The 33 year old posted a couple of photos of himself from a hospital bed following his treatment at The Holly Private Hospital in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, to repair his stomach after suffering from a hiatus hernia. Liam had flown in from LA especially for the operation and is now on a required liquid diet ordered by surgeons while he recovers from the complicated surgery.The reality star was seen in the photos shared holding up the thumbs up sign with both hands as he looked relieved to be out from on top of the operating table. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .
A probe has been launched after a woman was the victim of serious sexual assault in a wooded area near a Scots nightclub.
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Chris Rock was by Dave Chappelle‘s side after the scary incident that took place at his recent stand-up set.
Chris Rock just delivered the ultimate punchline. On Wednesday night at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl arena, Dave Chappelle was attacked onstage as he performed as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Festival. Los Angeles police confirmed to ET that a suspect jumped on stage, attacked an unnamed famous comedian and allegedly pointed a handgun replica at him. Citing Los Angeles police, NBC Los Angeles reported that the attacker -- a member of the audience — was taken to the hospital with «superficial injuries» while Chappelle and officers were not injured.
another man’s joke — that slaps.Chris Rock turned the shocking Dave Chappelle on-stage attack into a dunk on Will Smith’s Oscars 2022 fiasco, joking that the unknown male assailant was the slap-happy actor.“Was that Will Smith?” 57-year-old Rock quipped on stage, while checking to see if his pal Chappelle, 48, was unharmed. The comedians were smiling and laughing while embracing after the frightening incident.Video of Rock’s one-liner made its way to TikTok, which was viewed nearly 40,000 times overnight.Several attendees also tweeted about the incident to corroborate.“Dave Chappelle got tackled to the ground on stage! Then a Chris Rock came out and said, ‘was it Will Smith!’ The wildest s–t, I have ever seen,” one wrote.that guy just speared Dave Chappelle on stage…WTF ❗️#davechappelle #chrisrock #netflixisajoke #davechapelleshow #hollywoodbowl #comedy #willsmithslap“Seeing Dave Chappelle get attacked by somebody from the audience then seeing the dude get jumped by Dave Chappelle and his crew gotta be the wildest live show i’ve ever seen.
Will Smith moments after Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage.The comedian was attacked during a Netflix stand-up show at the Hollywood Bowl, as shown in footage which surfaced from last night’s show (May 3).Moments after Chappelle was attacked, Chris Rock apparently grabbed the microphone and jokingly asked the crowd: “Was that Will Smith?”Dave Chappelle was attacked while performing at the Hollywood Bowl tonightChris Rock came on stage after and said, “Was that Will Smith?”