Robert Durst Murder Trial to Move to New California Court

Writer-producer, hip-hop pioneer and former Billboard reporter Robert “Rocky” Ford Jr. died on May 19 of undisclosed causes, his wife Linda Medley confirmed to Billboard. He was 70. As a Billboard writer in the late 1970s, Ford penned what has come to be regarded as the first article about the-then budding hip-hop genre in a

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThe California National Guard has begun the process of leaving the Los Angeles area after a week-long deployment, according to a report citing sources.The move comes even as protests continue throughout Los Angeles County and sporadic looting is still present in some locations, although not at the scale of previous days.The Guard was deployed last Saturday in the wake of massive looting and fires in the areas of downtown L.A., Hollywood, Santa Monica, West Los

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, discussed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's decision to leave the royal family in a new interview.The countess told The Sunday Times that she hopes Meghan and Harry are "happy" in their new home in California.Sophie also discussed her children, Lady Louise Windsor, and James, Viscount Severn.Prince Edward's wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has spoken about life in the royal family in a new interview with The Sunday Times.When asked about Prince Harry and Meghan

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez reportedly aren’t giving up on their desire to purchase the New York Mets.

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez reportedly aren’t giving up on their desire to purchase the New York Mets. While the power couple’s first attempt at acquiring the team recently fell apart, they are now working with JPMorgan Chase bankers to produce a second bid, the New York Post reported Friday night.

Olivia Jade Giannulli is looking to the future. These days, Giannulli's name is entangled with the nationwide college admissions scandal as her parents -- Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli -- have pleaded guilty in their case.The duo has been accused of arranging a total collective payment of $500,000 to get their daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella, recruited to the University of Southern California (USC) as athletes on the crew team, despite never having participated in the sport.

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are reportedly hoping to serve their upcoming prison sentences at different times for the sake of their daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella.

Andrew Stanton is in talks to direct Chairman Spaceman for Searchlight Pictures and Genre Films, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Stanton will board the movie based on a 2017 New Yorker fiction story by Thomas Pierce about an infamous corporate raider who renounces his worldly wealth to become an interplanetary missionary.

Alison Roman's New York Times column won't be turning out any fresh content for the time being, according to a new report. A rep for the Times confirmed to the Daily Beast on Tuesday that Roman's column has been placed "on temporary leave." Per the outlet, the Times did not indicate how long the leave would last nor did it state a specific reason as to why.

By Anthony D'Alessandro

New Yorkers who flouted coronavirus restrictions for a weekend night on the town got the mayor's wrath on Sunday. Mayor Bill de Blasio admonished people seen crowding outside bars, many with drinks in hand but no masks on their faces, for putting lives in danger.

The postmortem into Kobe Bryant’s death has been released along with those who lost their lives too in the fatal helicopter crash.

Vanessa Bryant is suing the company that owns the helicopter that crashed on Jan. 26 in Calabasas, California, killing her husband, Kobe, her 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven other victims.

By Justin Kroll

Robert De Niro has compared the coronavirus pandemic to a science-fiction movie.

It's been a little over a month since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the bold move to California and now a source close to the Duke of Sussex believes his American life is lacking structure. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex officially departed as senior members of the royal family at the end of March, marking a new life of unknowns as the couple vowed to earn their own keep and split their time between Harry's native Britain and Meghan's North American roots.

Last night, the nonprofit organization Robin Hood New York teamed up with iHeart Radio and held their virtual telethon to raise money to help those who have been affected by the coronavirus within the New York area. The telethon featured some big names including Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Spike Lee, Alicia Keys, Barbara Streisand, Robert De Niro, and many other A-list celebrities, who lent their voices and talent for the cause.

Some of New York's biggest stars, including Robert De Niro, Chris Rock, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Fallon and more, joined forces Monday to help raise money for the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic duringRise Up New York! Tina Fey hosted the hourlong telecast, during which she assured residents and viewers that "we're all in this together." "We're going to honor the incredible city and show how we can rise up," said Fey, while also announcing that over $1.5 million in donations had already

"We care about our neighbors, and that's why we want to help." New York native and acting legend Robert De Niro kicked off Robin Hood and iHeartMedia's Rise Up New York! telethon on Monday (May 11) with that simple reasoning about why the benefit show was happening.Since the coronavirus began spreading across the nation earlier this year, New York City has been the hardest hit, becoming the epicenter of the pandemic with more than 26,000 deaths to date and too many jobs lost.The telethon, hosted

Homelessness continues to be a focal point of the COVID-19 crisis with unemployment reaching record highs and segments of the population left vulnerable to the novel coronavirus. Chrysalis, the Southern California-based nonprofit dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness find a path out through job readiness programs and placement, has confirmed a slew of stars to come together for a virtual fundraiser, "Chrysalis Night In," on May 14 (7-8:30 p.m.