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  1. the law
    Alec Baldwin Pleads Not Guilty in Rust Involuntary Manslaughter CaseIn the shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.
    By Jason P. Frank
  2. method acting
    Paul Anderson Pleads Guilty to Taking Acting SeriouslyHis lawyer explained that the Peaky Blinders actor was trying to please fans by “slipping into character” when he was caught in possession of cocaine.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  3. the law
    Jam Master Jay’s Death Was ‘an Execution’“It was motivated by greed and revenge,” prosecutor Miranda Gonzalez told jurors in her 20-minute opening statement in the murder trial.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  4. the law
    Twitter Blocks Taylor Swift Searches Amid Pornographic AI Deep FakesSeveral Congress members, as well as the White House press secretary, have spoken out against the images.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  5. ready or not
    Could the Fugees Founding Member Actually Get a Retrial?During a three-day hearing earlier this month, a federal judge just wanted to know why Michel’s former lawyer was so bad.
    By Michael Ames
  6. mess
    What Happens Next in Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s Custody Battle?The two have agreed to resolve Turner’s child-abduction lawsuit.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  7. respect the law
    Mötley Crüe Is Throwing Around Some Mötley AccüsationsMick Mars won an initial legal battle, but has not yet won the war.
    By Justin Curto
  8. the law
    The Fugees’ Pras Michel Headed Back to Court With Fancy New LawyerMichel is gearing up for an evidentiary hearing that could force a retrial, or even an acquittal.
    By Michael Ames
  9. the law
    RHOBH Lawyer Tom Girardi Declared Competent Enough for Scamming TrialErika Jayne’s estranged husband has been accused of embezzling over $15 million.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  10. true crime
    How The Act’s Actors Compare to Their Real-Life CounterpartsHow closely does Hulu’s dramatization of the story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard hew to the established facts? We break it down character by character.
    By Kenny Herzog
  11. releases
    Gypsy Rose Blanchard Released From PrisonShe posted a TikTok thanking her millions of followers for all their support on social media.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  12. the law
    YouTubers Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt Plead Guilty to Child AbuseThey pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse, with two counts dropped in a deal.
    By Bethy Squires
  13. year in culture
    Vulture’s 20 Most-Read Stories of 2023Our most popular posts from a year marked by industry-shifting strikes and finally, a reason to cover sports.
    By Vulture Staff
  14. the law
    The Nirvana Baby’s Nevermind Lawsuit Is Born AgainAn appeals court overturned a previous dismissal.
    By Justin Curto
  15. the law
    Vin Diesel’s Former Assistant Accuses Him of Sexual Battery in New LawsuitAsta Jonasson says the actor assaulted her during production of Fast Five. Diesel denies the claim.
    By Jason P. Frank
  16. explainers
    What Happened at Jonathan Majors’s Domestic-Violence Trial?After a three-week trial, the former Marvel star was found guilty of two misdemeanor charges.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  17. the law
    Lizzo Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit From Former DesignerAsha Daniels filed a suit against Lizzo following lawsuits from Lizzo’s former dancers.
    By Jason P. Frank
  18. the law
    Jonathan Majors Found Guilty of Assault and HarassmentFollowing a three-week trial.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  19. the law
    Paris Prosecutors Investigate Death of Gérard Depardieu AccuserFrench actress Emmanuelle Debever was among those accusing him of sexual assault.
    By Zoe Guy
  20. the law
    Jonathan Majors’s Closing Argument Blames His Accuser for ‘Revenge Partying’Meanwhile, prosecutors focused on facts.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  21. timelines
    A Detailed Timeline of Allegations Against Marilyn MansonAn appellate court rules his former assistant’s sexual-assault and battery lawsuit can go to trial.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  22. trial run
    YSL Trial Delayed to January After Defendant StabbedShannon Stillwell was reportedly “stable” following the December 10 attack.
    By Justin Curto
  23. the law
    Diddy Accused of Gang Rape of 17-Year-Old GirlHarve Pierre is also named in Diddy’s fifth sexual-assault lawsuit in recent weeks.
    By Zoe Guy
  24. testimonies
    Jonathan Majors’s Ex-Girlfriend Said She Feared Him Getting Arrested“I was just really scared, but I just desperately needed help from someone just to get me out.”
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  25. opening statements
    Jonathan Majors Allegedly Assaulted Ex to Hide His Cheating“A cruel and manipulative pattern.”
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  26. the law
    Is the Jussie Smollett Case Finally Closed?A court has rejected the former Empire star’s appeal and upheld his hate-crime-hoax conviction.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  27. the law
    Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband-Manager Owes Her $2.6MFor negotiating deals without a talent license.
    By Justin Curto
  28. will they won’t they
    Aretha Franklin’s Sons Awarded Property Based on Couch WillA jury declared the handwritten document valid over the summer.
    By Zoe Guy
  29. rap music on trial
    Here Are the Rap Lyrics Being Used in the YSL TrialSongs including “Bad Boy” by Juice WRLD and “Anybody” featuring Nicki Minaj are cited.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  30. trials
    A$AP Rocky to Stand Trial on Felony Charges Against A$AP RelliAfter video evidence was shown, a Los Angeles judge ruled there was enough evidence to go to trial.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  31. objection (taxes)
    Shakira Settles Tax-Fraud Case With $7.5M PaymentBut she’s still saying “objection” to those claims.
    By Justin Curto
  32. the law
    Cassie Settles with Diddy One Day After Filing Her Lawsuit“I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control.”
    By Jennifer Zhan
  33. the law
    Cassie Sues Diddy for Rape and Sex Trafficking in New FilingCassie, who previously dated the mogul, accuses him of violent, controlling behavior, and suggests he targeted a rival suitor, Kid Cudi.
    By Zoe Guy
  34. the law
    What’s Going on With Robert De Niro’s Wild Workplace-Misconduct Case?De Niro’s production company — not the actor himself — was found liable for gender discrimination to the tune of $1.2 million in damages.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  35. the law
    Young Thug’s Lyrics Can Be Used in YSL Trial, Judge RulesHis songs were cited extensively in a 2022 RICO indictment.
    By Justin Curto
  36. lawsuits
    L.A. Reid Sued for Sexual AssaultDrew Dixon is suing in New York, under the Adult Survivors Act.
    By Bethy Squires
  37. the law
    Former Grammys CEO Sued for Rape by MusicianJust two days before the Recording Academy reveals the 2024 nominations.
    By Justin Curto
  38. the boss
    What It’s Like to Be Robert De Niro’s AssistantAccording to the heated testimonies from De Niro and his former assistant Graham Chase Robinson.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  39. lawsuits
    Russell Brand Accused of Sexual Assault in New LawsuitThe allegations are tied to the set of his 2011 film Arthur.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  40. crime
    Steven Tyler Accused of Sexual Assault of a Minor, AgainA second woman claims the Aerosmith front man assaulted her twice when she was 17.
    By Zoe Guy
  41. the law
    Kyle Hanagami’s Fortnite Choreography Lawsuit Will RespawnHe’s claiming the video game stole his moves to Charlie Puth’s “How Long.”
    By Justin Curto
  42. trial run
    Keefe D Pleads Not Guilty in Tupac Murder TrialProsecutors will not be seeking the death penalty.
    By Justin Curto
  43. the law
    Presley Peace Talks End PositivelyRiley Keough and Priscilla Presley’s settlement following the death of Lisa Marie is official.
    By Jason P. Frank
  44. toxic
    Britney Spears Is Battling in Court With Her Father Again Over His “Big Lies”In response to Britney’s latest court filing, Jamie’s lawyer has fired back, accusing her lawyer Mathew Rosengart of wasting her money.
    By Claudia Rosenbaum
  45. explainers
    Everything We Know About PnB Rock’s Murder So FarPolice charged two more people in the shooting.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  46. the law
    Jonathan Majors’s Domestic-Abuse Has a Start DateThe trial begins November 29.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  47. crime
    Wait, Was DJ Envy Part of a Ponzi Scheme?The “Breakfast Club” co-host’s business partner has been arrested for wire fraud.
    By Justin Curto
  48. the law
    The Uncharted Territory of Pras Michél’s AI Courtroom ClaimsThe Fugees singer is claiming his defense attorney botched his closing argument by using a proprietary prototype AI program.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  49. allegations
    Trey Songz Accused of Sexual Assault Yet AgainThis time, by two women who claim they were drugged at his house in 2015.
    By Justin Curto
  50. back back back again
    Alec Baldwin Could Face New Charges in the Rust ShootingThe case will be presented in front of a grand jury.
    By Jason P. Frank
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