Michael Madsen Arrested For Trespassing A Month After Son’s Death

Defending his art. Benedict Cumberbatch is taking ownership over his work in The Power of the Dog after Sam Elliott criticized the film’s “allusions of homosexuality.”

Zack Sharf Benedict Cumberbatch is defending “The Power of the Dog” against criticisms made last week by actor Sam Elliott, who called Jane Campion’s Oscar contender a “piece of shit” in part because of its “allusions of homosexuality.” Cumberbatch stars in the film as a closeted gay rancher in 1825 Montana whose repression manifests in toxic ways such as making life hell for his new sister-in-law (Kirsten Dunst) and her son (Kodi Smit-McPhee).“I’m trying very hard not to say anything about a very odd reaction that happened the other day on a radio podcast over here. Someone really took offense to – I haven’t heard it so it’s unfair for me to comment in detail on it – to the West being portrayed in this way,” Cumberbatch said during a recent BAFTA Film Sessions interview.

Benedict Cumberbatch has a few things to say about that “The Power of the Dog” criticism.

Actor Michael Madsen was arrested on Wednesday night at a home in the city of Malibu, California, according to media reports.

Michael Madsen has been arrested.

Michael Madsen was arrested for trespassing on a private property in Malibu. The 64-year-old actor was led from his Los Angeles home in handcuffs for trespassing on Wednesday (23. 02.

Quentin Tarantino films Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, was arrested on Wednesday night (February 23) shortly after 9pm.Police were called to Madsen’s Malibu home, which he’s renting, by the property owner who had detained the actor in a citizen’s arrest.According to Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department records (via Entertainment Tonight), Madsen was transported to West Hills Hospital before he was taken to Lost Hills Station. He was given a $500 citation for a misdemeanour and released shortly before 7am on Thursday (February 24).It’s unclear why the property owner called the police to press charges against Madsen.The actor’s arrest comes one month after the death of his 26-year-old son, Hudson, who died in a suspected suicide on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.Speaking about his son’s death to the LA Times, Madsen said: “I am in shock as my son, whom I just spoke with a few days ago, said he was happy – my last text from him was ‘I love you dad’.“I didn’t see any signs of depression.

Michael Madsen has been released after being arrested Wednesday night. According to multiple reports, Madsen was arrested in Malibu on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing. Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputies were called to Madsen's Malibu home, which he was renting, at around 9:00 p.m.

Vanessa Bryant was one of the many celebrities in Cleveland this weekend for NBA All-Star weekend. The late Kobe Bryant was honored at the game at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, and Vanessa presented a special award in honor of her late husband and their daughter Gianna Byrant. During halftime, Michael Jordan who was like a brother to Kobe, shared a special moment with Vanessa, as they smiled, chatted, and shared a sweet hug.

Nadia Sawalha has said her "heart is aching" as she broke her silence on the death of Jamal Edwards, the son of her Loose Women co-star Brenda Edwards. Music mogul and entrepreneur Jamal tragically passed away on Sunday at the age of 31, with his mum Brenda saying she is "completely devastated". Loose Women dedicated Monday's show to their colleague Brenda and her son Jamal, with Nadia taking to her YouTube channel to pay her own tribute.

Feeling good! Quinton Aaron revealed his nearly 100-pound weight loss after focusing on his health to start the new year.

Brenda Edwards' Loose Women colleagues have rallied around her after it was revealed on Sunday night that her son Jamal, 31, had passed away.MORE: Coleen Nolan reveals the reason she didn't invite Brenda Edwards for Christmas DayWhilst Brenda is yet to publicly confirm the news and break her silence, friend Denise Welch was one of the first to react, revealing her heart ached for her.WATCH: Denise Welch asks fans for sympathy during 'horrible' health battle"My heart aches for my friend Brenda. I can't bear it.

Damson Idris suits up for the premiere of Snowfall season 5 at Grandmaster Recorders on Thursday (February 17) in Los Angeles, Calif.