Judge Denies Sarah Palin New Trial Against 'NY Times', Says Libel Claims Lack 'Even a Speck' of Evidence

Sarah Palin.Photo: Pete Marovich/Getty Images A judge has deniedSarah Palin’s request for a new trial in her defamation case againstTheNew York Times, saying the former Alaska governor was “unable to deliver at trial admissible evidence that remotely supported her claim.” TheTimespiece initially stated there was a link between the map and the shooting, though the papercorrected thattwo days later, admitting no such link was established. “We’re sorry about this and we appreciate that our readers called us on the mistake,” the paper said in a social media post....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Kelly Parker

Judge Rules That Kesha Defamed Dr. Luke with Text Message to Lady Gaga Claiming He Raped Katy Perry

The latest development in the legal battle betweenKeshaandLukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwaldmarks a win for the music producer, who sued Kesha in 2014 for defamation after she accused him of drugging and raping her. Dr. Luke claims that Kesha made up the accusation in order to get out of her recording contract. Further, the ruling found that Dr. Luke is not a public figure, which had been one of Kesha’s defenses in the suit....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Joseph Baird

Judge Who Sentenced Josh Duggar Calls Child Pornography He Downloaded 'Horrific and Sick'

Josh Duggar in 2014.Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty AfterJosh Duggarwasordered to serve more than 12 years in federal prison, those responsible for his conviction and sentencing had some harsh words for the former reality star and others convicted of child pornography offenses. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks handed down Duggar’s 151-month sentence on Wednesday, which also stipulated he pay $50,100 in fines and special assessments and be subject to 20 years of post-release parole supervision....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Christopher Meyer

Julia Roberts Doesn't 'Think You Could Make' 'Pretty Woman' Now

Julia Robertsisn’t so sure if one of her most popular films could be made today.In an interview withThe Guardian,the Oscar winner, 51, said her 1990 romantic comedyPretty Woman, a love story between a prostitute and a business tycoon, wouldn’t work in today’s world.“I don’t really think you could make that movie now, right?” Roberts said in a profile to tout her movieBen Is Back, which opens this week in the U....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Ashley Aguilar

Julia Roberts Puts Her Megawatt Smile on Display in New Chopard Campaign — See the Photos!

Photo: shayne laverdiere Chopard knows all about dazzling diamonds. That’s why the heritage jewelry brand enlisted the help of iconJulia Roberts, whose famous smile alone personifies the company’s “Joie de Vivre” (“exuberant enjoyment of life”) motto, for its latest launch. The actress, 53, was named the new face of the legendary Chopard collection earlier this week, telling PEOPLE exclusively the best part of shooting the corresponding campaign and short film with director Xavier Dolan and photographer Shayne Laverdiere was “how much fun we had doing it....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Randy Ochoa

Julia-Louis Dreyfus Plays a Writer with Trust Issues in 'You Hurt My Feelings' Trailer

Julia-Louis Dreyfustackles the subject of the white lies we tell loved ones — and the complications they cause — in the upcoming comedy,You Hurt My Feelings.The Emmy Award-winning actress, 62, stars as Beth, a novelist whose marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband’s honest reaction to her latest book.A new trailer for the film examines how self-doubt and trust issues start to seep into the family dynamics after Dreyfus' character sees her husband Don (Tobias Menzies) with a friend at a clothing store, looking at a wall of socks....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Carlos Dawson

Julianne Hough Reveals She's 'Not Straight'

It’s been two years sinceJulianne Houghtied the knot with husbandBrooks Laich, and in the time since, theAmerica’s Got Talentjudge has been on a journey of self-discovery and personal exploration.Four months after the couplegot married in July 2017, Hough, 31, began her “massive transformation,” she tellsWomen’s Healthfor its September cover.Baring all for the outlet’s annual “Naked Strength” issue, Hough admits that as she was undergoing her personal evolution, she was fearful that Laich, an NHL player and entrepreneur, wouldn’t understand....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Eric Wall II

Julie Chen Returning as Host of 'Celebrity Big Brother' After Husband Les Moonves' Scandal

Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS Julie Chenwillofficially returnto her role as the host ofCelebrityBig Brother. CBS confirmed that Chen, 48, will continue her duties on the show in a press release announcing its midseason schedule on Tuesday. The press release also referred to Chen as “Julie Chen Moonves,” as she continues to support her husband, former CBS CEO Leslie “Les” Moonves, amid his sexual misconduct scandal. “[Julie] has always been very hands-on as the host,” a source close to the the network’s reality competition show previously told PEOPLE....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · John Cooper

Jury Recommends Death for 'Hollywood Ripper' for Killing 2 Women Including Ashton Kutcher's Friend

Photo: Los Angeles County Sheriff and LAPD A Los Angeles jury recommended death Friday forMichael Gargiulo, the so-called “Hollywood Ripper.” Gargiulo, 43, didn’t show emotion and stared straight ahead when the jury recommended death for the killing of 22-year-oldAshley Ellerinin 2001 and Maria Bruno, 32, in 2005. The jury delivered the verdict at 1:30 p.m. after deliberating for just over a day. Despite the recommendation, Gargiulo’s defense attorney Dale Rubin says it’s unlikely Gargiulo will be put to death....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Timothy Lane

Justin Bieber Doesn't Like That Eminem Is Dissing New Rappers: 'He Doesn't Understand It'

Justin Biebermay be here forEminem‘s verses, but he’s not a fan of the 46-year-old rapper’s diss tracks that have taken aim at younger rappers.“I JUST LIKE EMS FLOW BUT DON’T LIKE THAT HE’S DISSING NEW RAPPERS,” the 25-year-old singer wrote on his Instagram story on Wednesday, May 1.“I LIKE THE NEW GENERATION OF RAP,” Bieber added. “HE JUST DOESN’T UNDERSTAND IT.”While Eminem has never shied away from going on the offense against various musicians, celebrities and other public figures throughout his career, in recent months, hehas dissed younger rapperslike Lil Pump, Lil Xan, Lil Yacht, and Machine Gun Kelly to name a few....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Barbara Landry

Justin Bieber Enjoys Beach Day with Hailey Baldwin: 'He's Focused on Getting Better,' Says Source

Justin Bieberand Hailey Baldwin certainly put the sun in Sunday. Over the weekend, the married couple were photographed soaking up the sunshine as they hit the beach in Los Angeles. For their day out, Bieber, 25, wore a pair of blue and grey board shorts, while Baldwin, 22, rocked a neon pink bikini top with high-waisted snakeskin-patterned briefs fromTriangl(the latter which retails, as part of a set, for $79). Both were spotted splashing in the ocean shore....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Jamie Leon

Justin Hartley Honors 'Beautiful' Wife Sofia Pernas in Sweet Birthday Tribute: 'Love You Very Much'

Justin Hartley and Sofia Pernas.Photo: Justin Hartley/Instagram Justin Hartleyis smitten with Sofia Pernas. TheThis Is Usactor, 44, paid tribute to his wife on Instagram Saturday in honor of her 32nd birthday. Alongside a loving note, heshared a gallery of photos, which showed the pair enjoying oysters together and smiling at restaurants. “Happy Birthday to my beautiful Sofia! This amazing woman makes me laugh out loud every single day. Here’s to taking down oysters all over the world!...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Zachary Davidson

Justin Hartley Is Struggling with His Daughter Bella, 15, Starting to Date: 'I Loved Her First'

Justin Hartleyrealizes that dating is a “natural” and “healthy” part of life once the teenage years hit, but it doesn’t make it any easier on him as a dad. On Tuesday, theThis Is Usstar, 42, visited the set ofThe Tonight Showand dished toJimmy Fallonabout his conflicting (yet undeniably uncomfortable) feelings surrounding daughterIsabella‘s romantic pursuits. “She’s wonderful, but she’s 15 now — 15 going on, like, 50 — and she’s dating a little bit....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Steven Ross