Jennifer Hudson played coy when asked about rumors that she’s dating Common — but she wasn’t afraid to offer some flirtatious praise for him.
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Kevin Spacey was “like another son” to late Glengarry Glen Ross co-star Jack Lemmon, a court heard today at the American Beauty actor’s UK sex offenses trial.
During a series of 10 character references for the defense, Spacey became emotional as he reacted to the words from the likes of Chris Lemmon and House and Dead Poet’s Society star Robert Sean Leonard.
Lemmon, a stage actor who last year played his father in Blonde, said his dad saw Spacey as family and “so became like a brother to me.”
Spacey and Jack Lemmon appeared together in Glengarry Glen Ross, DavidMamet’s 1992 adaptation of his play of the same name about a group of failing real estate agents who are told only the top two sellers will keep their jobs.
Leonard said Spacey is “positive, supportive and respectful” and added he had never seen anyone lead a company better than the American Beauty actor, likely in reference to the House of Cards star’s run as Artistic Director of the Old Vic Theatre in London between 2004 and 2015.
Spacey was seen reaching for tissues and dabbing his eyes in response to Leonard’s testimony, which came on the same day Elton John and David Furnish were appeared by video link by the defense to confirm the actor had attended a party they threw back in the early 2000s and attempt to corroborate other events.
Spacey, in court under his real name Kevin Spacey Fowler, is being tried for 12 counts of sexual crimes, including one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. He denies all charges.
Spacey’s defense started last week and the Academy Award-winner took to the stand for two days, during which he labeled the prosecution’s case “weak” and variously accused the four complainants of lying
Jennifer Hudson played coy when asked about rumors that she’s dating Common — but she wasn’t afraid to offer some flirtatious praise for him.
She may be famous for appearing on the famous cobbles but Coronation Street star Jane Danson has shared how she actually 'owes' rival Emmerdale. The actress shared the message on social media as she paid tribute to her famous husband who was enjoying a double celebration.
Kevin Spacey has been cleared of nine sex offences following a trial. The Oscar-winning actor had tears in his eyes as a jury at Southwark Crown Court found him not guilty of sexually assaulting four men between 2001 and 2013.
Despite an ongoing SAG strike, which could mean that the event features no major stars, the Venice Film Festival announced an incredibly star-studded slate of films for 2023. Seriously, even by Venice standards, the festival features an absolutely ridiculous number of major films that will have an impact on the rest of the year, especially during awards season.
Tony Bennett‘s son and manager D’Andrea “Danny” Bennett has paid tribute to his “inspirational” late father.The legendary crooner died in New York City last Friday (July 21). He was 96 years old.
Tony Bennett died at age 96.Bennett's publicist, Sylvia Weiner, confirmed the news of his death in a statement to ET. The legendary singer died in his hometown of New York City, just two weeks shy of his 97th birthday. While no specific cause of death has been announced, Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016, sharing the news with the public in 2021.In a post shared on Bennett's official Instagram account, a heartwarming detail about his final days at home was revealed. «Tony left us today but he was still singing the other day at his piano and his last song was, 'Because of You,' his first #1 hit,» the caption reads, alongside a beautiful black-and-white image of the singer in his younger years.
Tony Bennett died on Friday at age 96, and the entertainment world is in mourning.
Vulture, Jackson said some tear-jerking scenes that were ultimately cut from the movie “kept [him] from getting an Oscar.”“But also the things they took out kept me from getting an Oscar,” Jackson said. “‘Really, motherf–kers? You just took that s–t from me?’ My first day working on that film, I did a speech in a room with an actor and the whole f–king set was in tears when I finished. I was like, ‘Okay.
Britney Spears has been keeping busy since her 13-year conservatorship ended in November 2021.
Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish have given evidence as defence witnesses at the sexual assault trial of actor Kevin Spacey.The Hollywood actor – famed for his roles in American Beauty, Baby Driver, House Of Cards and more – is on trial accused of 12 sexual offences against four men between 2001 and 2013 including sexual assault and indecent assault. The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to all accusations.Now, while on trial following the allegations, music icon Elton John has been called as a defence witness and given evidence to the court.Sir Elton and his partner were called to share their recollections about Spacey’s attendance at a 2001 party hosted by the musician and Furnish at the latter’s home in Windsor.
Elton John appeared remotely Monday during Kevin Spacey's criminal sexual assault trial. John testified remotely in Spacey's defense, confirming the "American Beauty" star only attended one of the musician's annual gala parties in 2001. One of Spacey's alleged victims claimed the actor assaulted him while the two were driving to John's White Tie & Tiara Ball in 2004 or 2005.
Elton John testified Monday for the defense in Kevin Spacey 's sexual assault trial. John appeared remotely from Monaco to testify after his husband, David Furnish, said Spacey only once attended the annual gala the singer held at his Windsor home. One of the alleged victims accused Spacey of aggressively grabbing his crotch while he was driving with him to the ball in 2004 or 2005. Spacey testified that he only attended the event in 2001.
Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, just testified in Kevin Spacey‘s ongoing trial in London.
thousands of actors and entertainers striking in Hollywood with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) for the first time in over six decades.“I haven’t acted much as an adult, but I WAS on a recurring character on one of the most critically acclaimed animated shows of all time, as well playing an actual Disney villain,” the 35-year-old tweeted Thursday.“But thanks to streaming, I have never once made enough to qualify for SAG-AFTRA healthcare.”Wilson became an established actress at a young age, landing the role of Natalie ‘Nattie’ Hillard in the film “Mrs.
Kevin Spacey is defending the way he came out.
Kevin Spacey testified Thursday during his ongoing sexual assault trial in London. Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.The charges stem from allegations involving four different men. Taking the stand, Spacey denied violently groping one of his accusers and instead painted a picture of their "intimate" and "somewhat sexual" relationship for the jury.
Gorka Marquez has told fans that he'll 'see them in 2024' after confirming some exciting news. The Strictly Come Dancing star took to his Threads account, the new social media app from Meta, on Wednesday morning (July 12) teasing that he would be sharing something that morning.
Elton John has said that he’s still “trying to process” his farewell tour coming to an end following the final performance last weekend.The British pop star kicked off the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour in 2018 with the intention of hanging up his touring boots in 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and John suffering a hip injury, many shows and to be postponed.John held the final concert of the tour at Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena on Saturday (July 8).
Another of Kevin Spacey‘s accusers is sharing his recollection of their time together in court.