R Kelly’s lawyer argues for acquittal or retrial in New York sex abuse case

NEW YORK -- The New York Times' front-page photo Monday of the grisly aftermath of a Russian attack on civilians in Ukraine offers a reminder of how journalists try to weigh the sensibilities of customers with the need to illustrate the reality of war.The picture, taken by photographer Lynsey Addario, shows Ukrainian soldiers tending to the bloodied bodies of four people moments after a mortar exploded near them.The newspaper, when it tweeted out a story about the incident late Sunday, warned people that it contained graphic images. Yet the photo was also used prominently on the Times' website and took up four of five columns on the top of Monday's newspaper, where there is no chance for such a warning.Cliff Levy, deputy managing editor of The Times, tweeted that Monday was one of the most important front pages of the war because of Addario’s photo.In a statement, Meaghan Looram, director of photography for The Times, said the newspaper doesn't have a “blanket policy for decisions like this," instead encouraging editors to ask themselves and consult with others on a series of questions that include whether a photo's news value demands that it be seen.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have a hand-holding problem.

Ali Wentworth has a popular podcast, Go Ask Ali, that explores many important topics, from raising teenagers to the impacts of the pandemic on everyday life.MORE: George Stephanopoulos' tribute to his family revealedAnd the star's most recent podcast centres around the topic of Covid depression – something she opened up about in her latest Instagram video.Sharing footage from her bathroom at her New York apartment in the Upper East Side, Ali told viewers: "I have either been in my bath like I am right now or in my bed for the past two bed for the past two years when I wasn't cooking, cleaning or freaking myself out.VIDEO: George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth's love story "And now that we are slowly coming out of the depression it's time for us to reclaim ourselves again. To look for the light out the depression, to reclaim ourselves again.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentAMC Networks’ streaming service Sundance Now has acquired North American rights to “The Dreamers,” a series directed by Maysaloun Hamoud (“In Between”), a rising Hungarian-born Palestinian filmmaker.The thought-provoking crime comedy series screened at Series Mania Forum 2019 and went on to play at several festivals, including Zurich. “The Dreamers” was produced by Shlomi Elkabetz (“Gett,” “Our Boys”) and Galit Cahlon (“In Between”) at the banner Deux Beaux Garcons, and was commissioned by the powerful Israeli cabler HOT, whose hit shows include “In Treatment,” “Euphoria” and “Losing Alice.”Set against the backdrop of rising tensions in the Gaza Strip,”The Dreamers” tells the story of three young Palestinian students who travel to Tel Aviv in 2008 and try to establish a new and liberated Palestinian community for themselves.

The Boys universe gets eight distinct new looks in the latest glimpse at Prime Video’s spinoff animated series The Boys Presents: Diabolical.

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prince “regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms. Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.”He also pledged to support the victims of sex trafficking as part of demonstrating his regret.The tentative settlement comes weeks after Kaplan last month rejected the prince's attempt to win an early dismissal of the lawsuit, meaning depositions and other evidence gathering could commence.After Kaplan ruled, Andrew — who had already stepped back from royal duties — was stripped of his honorary military titles and roles and leadership of various charities, known as royal patronages.

K.J. Yossman Prince Andrew has reached an out of court settlement in respect of his sex assault case.The case was brought against the prince, who is also known in the U.K.

Drill music, the hardcore gangsta rap that has found regional strains in several different places including New York City, was condemned by the city's Mayor Eric Adams on Friday at a press conference. Adams said that he was first exposed to drill when his son sent him some music videos, which he called "alarming." The Mayor went on to compare the videos to tweets by former President Donald Trump, who was permanently suspended from Twitter for inciting an insurrection at the United States Capitol.

Anderson Cooper has another cutie! The CNN anchor announced the arrival of his second baby boy via surrogate on Thursday, February 10.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaWith an image of a phoenix emblazoned on a screen behind him, Stacy Spikes, the founder of MoviePass, announced on Thursday that the controversial and defunct service will relaunch this summer. Spikes, a former film marketing executive and producer, who founded the ticketing service in 2011 before getting pushed out of the company after it was acquired by analytics firm Helios and Matheson in 2018, said that MoviePass is being reimagined as a cooperative. It will also use virtual currency and tiered pricing plans.

NEW YORK -- Cooper Hoffman had never wanted to act. In elementary school, he joined in the plays but only helped out backstage. When it was time for cast and crew to take a bow, he remembers staying as far out of view as he could, or hiding in the bathroom.But the very first time that Hoffman, son of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, read in a casual, let’s-just-see, not-really-official audition for “Licorice Pizza” with writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson and his eventual co-star Alana Haim, something clicked.“I don’t think I ever really considered it a possibility.

Eddie Vedder is not a fan of Mötley Crüe — and apparently the feeling is mutual.

Surprise! Andy Cohen was just as shocked by his New Year’s Eve rant about Mayor Bill de Blasio as the audience watching at home.