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“19 Kids and Counting” star Joseph Garrett Duggar was arrested Wednesday in Florida on charges of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl. The 31-year-old reality star was charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a victim under the age of 12 and lewd and lascivious conduct with a victim over the age of 18, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said they were contacted by the Tontitown Police Department in Arkansas and informed of a previous sexual abuse incident involving a boy who is now 14 years old. “19 Kids and Counting” star Joseph Garrett Duggar has…
Mystikal, a multiple-time Grammy-nominated rapper in the early 2000s, pleaded guilty Tuesday to raping a woman at his Louisiana home about four years ago, according to court records. The 55-year-old performer, whose real name is Michael Lawrence Tyler, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in Ascension Parish court, records show. Tyler’s attorney did not respond to a request for comment Wednesday. Mystic has been running without bond since 2022. Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office/Facebook Tyler could face up to 25 years in prison without the benefit of parole, probation or suspended sentence. He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 15th. The…
Among the many AI-related panels and workshops at this year’s Filmart, one forum on next-generation AI and the legal landscape surrounding intellectual property stood out. The biggest concern for producers and directors is whether AI-assisted content is legally protected. Hong Kong government officials sought to allay these concerns at the Filmart forum, “Copyright Protection and Infringement Risks of AI-Generated Content.” “(Works of art) can be subject to copyright measures if the creation was clearly completed by a human being,” said Sandra Hui, deputy director-general for intellectual property at the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Office. In scenarios where directors use AI…
Duchess Kate channeled style icon Carrie Bradshaw and the late Princess Diana while welcoming Nigeria’s president and first lady to a state visit at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The Princess of Wales looked chic in a green dress designed by Andrew Gn, with a high neckline, sheer balloon sleeves and a banded waistline. She also wore Manolo Blahnik Hangisi pumps, famously worn by Bradshaw in the late 1990s series Sex and the City. Duchess Kate channeled style icon Carrie Bradshaw and the late Princess Diana as she hosted Nigeria’s president and first lady as state guests at Windsor Castle on…
With Hong Kong Filmart and the Hong Kong-Asia Film Finance Forum in full swing, Taiwan is rolling out a series of film and television projects led by the Taiwan Creative Content Authority (TAICCA), highlighting Taiwan’s growing ambitions in international co-production and global distribution. Two titles will headline the Taiwan Spotlight Showcase on March 18, each highlighting the diversity and vitality of Taiwan’s screen industry while offering a unique creative vision to international buyers and partners. The TV series “Addicted” is being produced by the same team behind previous Taiwanese hits that grossed more than NT$100 million (approximately $3.2 million) at…
Some stars say Vanity Fair’s Oscar party literally cast them in a bad light. A-list attendees reportedly complained about “unusually bright” lighting and “unforgiving” photography after a high-profile Academy Awards soiree held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Sunday. “It felt like standing under the Krieg lights,” one guest told The Hollywood Reporter after the ultra-exclusive festival, which VF reorganized with a pared back guest list, reduced outside press and a new venue. Another participant joked that under the bright lights, she looked like she was experiencing early menopause. A-list stars who attended Sunday’s Vanity Fair Oscar…
Hans Zimmer’s “Bleeding Fingers Music” has made its way to London. The composer collective co-founded by Zimmer, Stephen Koffsky and Russell Emanuel has announced the opening of a new London office, marking a significant new chapter in the company’s international expansion. Zimmer said in a statement: “From the beginning, Bleeding Fingers has been about creating a collective – a place where composers are mentored, challenged and inspired to take their art forward. Britain has a great musical tradition and some of the world’s most exciting storytellers. By drawing closer to that energy, we can continue to reimagine what screen music…
Legendary singer Neil Sedaka, who passed away in Los Angeles in February, has died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. A death certificate obtained by the Post states that kidney failure also contributed to his death. Certificates reveal that he was embalmed at Hollywood Funeral Home and buried at Beth Oram Cemetery in Los Angeles on March 3. According to the Cleveland Clinic, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is caused by the buildup of plaque (which can be made up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances) on the walls of your arteries, narrowing them and restricting blood flow. Complications may include heart attack or…
Dream Maker and Nob Prods. are working with domestic and international partners to expand their film lineup with three Thai features, with the aim of strengthening their presence in the domestic theatrical market and positioning the titles for broader distribution across Asia, the companies said. Releases will begin in May with “Behind the Screens,” a dark comedy-drama starring acclaimed actors Bong Nawat, Koi Lakhwin and Ray Macdonald. The film combines sharp satire with an emotionally-driven relationship story, and ranks as one of the company’s most anticipated releases of the year. Next up will be the mystery thriller “Televille” starring Thai…
Los Angeles-based Gaumont USA has optioned the audiovisual rights to “Opus,” financial journalist Gareth Gore’s explosive exposé of Opus Dei, which stemmed from the sudden 2017 collapse of Spain’s Popular Bank, one of the country’s largest banks. The collapse of Spain’s Banco Popular, one of the country’s largest banks, is what Gore calls “one of the largest bank failures ever seen in Europe.” The deal was signed by the media rights team of Gaumont USA and Gore’s agent, Curtis Brown. Banco Popular, considered one of Europe’s most profitable financial institutions, was sold to Banco Santander for a symbolic amount of…