Michael K. Williams Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

Westerns, by nature, usually find themselves set in isolated parts of the United States with a limited cast and set that allows dialogue to do the heavy lifting as much as the characters speaking those lines. With any luck, a talented group of actors will help to elevate both elements to a level beyond what could be considered a stage play with cowboy hats and revolvers.

star Michael K. Williams, which resulted in the actor's 2021 death, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Irvin Cartagena, 40, who also goes by the name «Green Eyes,» previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and fentanyl analogue, according to an April news release from the U.S.

Michael K. Williams has been sentenced to prison.Cartagena was sentenced to 10 years in prison last Friday (August 18), per an official document from the United States Attorney’s Office.

The Wire star Michael K. Williams was sentenced to 30 months in prison, according to. On Tuesday, Carlos Macci was among four men arrested on drug trafficking charges tied to the death of Williams.

Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, which resulted in the actor’s death in 2021.Irvin Cartagena, also known as Green Eyes, sold the drug “in broad daylight in New York City, feeding addiction and causing tragedy”, lawyer Damien Williams told a Manhattan federal courtroom (via BBC News).The Wire star, who famously played the the role of Omar Little, was found dead at his Brooklyn penthouse apartment at the age of 54 after an overdose.“On or about September 5, 2021, members of the drug trafficking organisation sold Michael K Williams heroin, which was laced with fentanyl and a fentanyl analogue, with Cartagena executing the hand-to-hand transaction,” legal documents stated.Despite knowing that the product led to Williams’ death, Cartagena and his co-conspirators “continued to sell fentanyl-laced heroin in broad daylight amidst residential apartment buildings in Brooklyn and Manhattan”, the court was told.Cartagena, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess, with intent to distribute fentanyl analogue, fentanyl, and heroin.

 star Michael K. Williams pleaded guilty Wednesday to multiple drug charges, the Justice Department announced. Irvin Cartagena, 39, who also goes by the name «Green Eyes,» pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and fentanyl analogue, according to a news release from the U.S. District Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

Jurnee Smollett is remembering her close friend and former co-star, Michael K. Williams, on the first anniversary of his death. The  star died of an accidental drug overdose last year. «I really thought I'd get through this day fine.

an accidental overdose last September at 54 — made the startling admission in a memoir written prior to his passing. The tome, “Scenes From My Life,” is set to be published later this month.In an excerpt obtained by Daily Mail, Williams recalls being invited to attend an event in Harrisburg, Virginia, by Obama — who has famously declared that “The Wire” is his favorite show. However, when he arrived at the event, Williams was so high on cocaine that he had lockjaw and was unable to speak properly.“I couldn’t even put my words together,” he writes in the memoir.

When John Boyega and Michael K. Williams filmed “Breaking” together last summer, neither knew it would be one of Williams’ final onscreen roles.

John Boyega is looking back on his time acting alongside the late, Michael K. Williams, who died of an accidental drug overdose last year. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to Boyega on the red carpet at the 2022 ESPY Awards Wednesday night, where he is presenting alongside Lil Wayne, about the new trailer for Williams' latest posthumous film, .«Incredible,» Boyega said when asked what it was like to work with Williams.

Michael K. Williams' nephew, Dominic Dupont, is opening about the devastating moment he found his uncle, dead of a drug overdose, in his Brooklyn apartment back last September. Just weeks later, the New York City chief medical examiner disclosed that the actor's death was ruled accidental after, according to multiple reports, he ingested heroin and cocaine that was laced with fentanyl.On the latest episode of , Dupont joins Jada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne «Gammy» Banfield Norris, and Willow Smith to share his story for the first time, and discuss the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs.Dupont says that he hadn’t heard from actor on that September day when he decided to go to his house to check on him.«I went upstairs, opened up his door, it was quiet. Michael always played music.

Michael K. Williams, federal authorities announced on Wednesday.According to the U.S.

who died in September at age 54, is the best part of the new movie “892” — the “Wire” actor’s final film role.The edgy Williams is perfection as a crisis negotiator during a dangerous standoff. As his character Eli attempts to diffuse a hostage situation, he is measured, conversational and, most vitally, believable.

On July 7, 2017, former Marine Brian Brown-Easley, dressed in a grey hoodie, brandishing a bruised cheek underneath his glasses, walked into an Atlanta area Wells Fargo bank claiming to possess a bomb. Politely he allowed the majority of the bank’s customers and employees to leave, except for two.

Michael K. Williams' final documentary project is making its debut.

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Michael K. Williams' cause of death was disclosed on Friday by New York City's chief medical examiner.

found dead in his Brooklyn penthouse on Sept.

73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, stars including Jurnee Smollet, Misha Green, Kerry Washington and Rosie Pereztook moments to pay tribute to the  actor's memory. Perez teared up while speaking with ET's Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frasier on the red carpet, telling them she «can't even go there.»«It's a little too soon for me. We miss him and we love him and he was my friend,» she added.

Jamie Foxx has paid tribute to Michael K Williams following the actor’s death earlier this month.Taking to Instagram, Foxx said “it took me a minute to gather my thoughts and emotions. I wanted to do right by you with my words.

nominees who should win an Emmy will, in my opinion, walk away with the golden statuette — unlike past years, which often left me scratching my head in disbelief. Here’s who I think should win and will win when CBS airs the Emmys live at 8 p.m.

Courtney B. Vance honored his former co-star, Michael K.

Jonathan Majors is paying tribute to the late Michael K. Williams, a celebrated actor and dear friend. On Wednesday, the  actor published a heartfelt letter honoring his former co-star on , detailing their friendship and Majors' appreciation for the other actor.

the late actor as “a guardian angel” in a heartfelt tribute published Wednesday.In an essay for Variety, Majors, 32, detailed how he and Williams met up in New York before filming the HBO sci-fi drama and promised “to be our brother’s keeper.”“In reflection, it becomes clear to me that such a covenant was not so novel to my big brother, Michael…,” Majors wrote, “He was an angel — a guardian angel — a man who put others ahead of himself at every turn.”“He was his brother’s keeper to his last

acclaimed TV performances on “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire,” but the actor was also a cinema connoisseur.The film buff had roles in many movies over the years, such as the 2016 “Ghostbusters” reboot, “The Purge: Anarchy” and “Motherless Brooklyn,” among others. Despite his vast array of parts, Williams, who’s nominated for an Emmy this year for his supporting role in “Lovecraft Country,” expressed deep-seated fears about being typecast in an HBO and Atlantic video short.

told TMZ Wednesday of the 54-year-old star of “The Wire,” who was found dead in his Brooklyn penthouse on Monday.

died Monday at 54, drew from his personal ties to the prison system for his 2016 role as Rikers Island inmate Freddy Knight in HBO’s “The Night Of,” for which he received his second of five Emmy nominations.“It wasn’t something where I needed to do research to understand that world,” Williams told NPR in 2016.“I still visit my family that’s incarcerated. And I see the good days.

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The Post broke news of the acclaimed actor’s tragic death.The 54-year-old star, who was best known for his roles on “The Wire ” and “Boardwalk Empire” and was nominated for a 2021 Emmy for his performance in HBO’s “Lovecraft Country,” was found dead of a suspected drug overdose in his Brooklyn penthouse Monday afternoon, law enforcement sources said.“Shocked and saddened by the death of Michael K Williams,” tweeted actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., who played Maryland State Sen.

Michael K. Williams has died at age 54, according to multiple reports.

After exiting the Netflix film “Rebel Ridge” directed by Jeremy Saulnier (“Green Room“), British actor John Boyega (“Detroit“) is reportedly looking to help out an indie drama that was about to collapse if they couldn’t find a new leading man.

Vertical Entertainment has released the official trailer for their upcoming crime thriller, “Body Brokers.” The film stars Jack Kilmer (“The Nice Guys,” “Hala”) as Utah, a young junkie who finds himself roaming the rustic highways of Ohio alongside his partner Opal, played by Alice Englert (recently seen in Netflix’s “Ratched”). Continue reading ‘Body Brokers’ Trailer: Addicts Are Exploited By Drug Rehabs Feat.

, is at its best when it blends history with horror, showing how institutionalized racism in America and the monsters within are just as evil as the supernatural beings inspired by author H.P. Lovecraft.

Coming to HBO in August is an all-new series,, adapted from Matt Ruff’s fantasy horror novel about life in the Jim Crow era. Produced by Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams, the show was written and created by Misha Green, who is reunited with actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell. The two previously worked together on the WGN America series .