Maria Puente
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R. Kelly scandal: Gloria Allred says teen depicted on reported sex tape may be her client
Attorney Gloria Allred is worried that teen girl in new R.Kelly "sex tape" may be her client. She's upset tape was shared with media and others. → Read More
Michael Jackson estate cancels test-run of musical in musical amid HBO documentary
A Michael Jackson musical will premiere on stage in NY instead of Chicago. Jackson estate says change unrelated to HBO film "Leaving Neverland." → Read More
A new R. Kelly sex tape with teen girl? Michael Avenatti claims he's found one
Attorney Michael Avenatti, who repped Stormy Daniels, says he's found a new R. Kelly sex tape with a 14-year-old girl from the 1990s and turned it over to prosecutors in Chicago. → Read More
Ryan Adams emotionally abused women in his life, sexted with a teen girl, says New York Times
The NYT reports Ryan Adams was abusive to women, and he had an inappropriate online relationship with a teen girl. Adams denies the allegations. → Read More
Bill Cosby thinks prison is an 'amazing experience,' compares himself to MLK
Bill Cosby's spokesman, Andrew Wyatt, is shedding light on the comedian's day-to-day life in prison and according to him, it's not so bad behind bars. → Read More
Good news, Hollywood: Films with female leads hit a new high in 2018, study finds
A University of Southern California mini-study finds signs of positive change in Hollywood: more gender, racial and ethnic diversity. → Read More
Ex-royal Sarah, Duchess of York: I never thought of Princess Diana as a 'rival'
The Duchess of York says online abuse of women reminds her of how the media used to portray her and Princess Diana as bitter rivals. → Read More
Katy Perry's shoe collection pulls two pairs over blackface controversy
Are Katy Perry's shoes with faces examples of racist "blackface" imagery? Her label pulled two pairs from website but they're still on sale elsewhere. → Read More
Katy Perry's shoe collection pulls two pairs over blackface controversy
Are Katy Perry's shoes with faces examples of racist "blackface" imagery? Her label pulled two pairs from website but they're still on sale elsewhere. → Read More
'Leaving Neverland' alleges sickening crimes by Michael Jackson
The controversial Michael Jackson film will air on HBO in March. We break down everything you need to know about the production. → Read More
Jill Abramson's 'Merchants of Truth': A grim eye on the state of the news business
Jill Abramson, first woman in the top job in print journalism, got fired and then wrote a book about the existential crisis in the industry she loves. → Read More
Princess Margaret: PBS takes a look at the original 'Rebel Princess'
Way before Princess Diana or Kate and Meghan, the gorgeous, glamorous Princess Margaret was the royal it girl of Swinging Sixties Britain. → Read More
Melania Trump arrives solo, contrasts Dems in white with dark dress at State of the Union
Once again, the first lady traveled separately to the Capitol for the SOTU speech. Her outfit contrasted many Democratic lawmakers who wore white. → Read More
Louisa Moritz, actress, lawyer and one of Bill Cosby's accusers, dies at 72
The actress-turned-lawyer-turned-real-estate investor, one of the first to accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault, died Jan. 4, her publicist and lawyer said. → Read More
Bill Cosby targeted by a drone in prison yard, spokesman says
Was it a media drone spotted over Bill Cosby's prison? Officials aren't saying but they warned flying drones over prisons is illegal. → Read More
Michael Jackson family denounces media for 'believing' pedophilia accusers
Michael Jackson's family issued a seething statement denouncing the "Leaving Neverland" film, now assailing the media. → Read More
Model Kim Porter, Diddy's ex, died of pneumonia, coroner says
Kim Porter's sudden death in November 2018 was due to pneumonia, the Los Angeles coroner's office reported. → Read More
Chris Brown in custody in Paris after rape accusation, could stay there under French criminal law
Investigators have another two days to decide whether to let Chris Brown go or file preliminary charges. → Read More
Pursuing R. Kelly: Could he end up convicted of sex crimes like Bill Cosby?
The R&B star is fighting multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, but could he be charged with a crime and convicted? → Read More
Prince Philip, 97, uninjured after car accident, Buckingham Palace says
Prince Philip was involved in a car accident at Sandringham but the palace says the queen's 97-year-old husband was uninjured. → Read More