Jane Doe Fully Recants Jay-Z Assault Claim: "No Truth to Any of My Claims"
The Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault says she never met Shawn Carter and that "there is no truth" to her claims, in a 12-page federal court declaration.
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Teatro Pergolesi di Jesi Announces 2026 Season Led by Cavalletti
Teatro Pergolesi di Jesi's 59th season spans Puccini's Il Trittico, Don Pasquale, Nabucco and a world premiere by Marco Malvaldi and Salvatore Passantino, running October to Decem…
Nor'easter Wipes Out Opening Day of Oceans Calling Festival
A nor'easter and beach erosion forced Oceans Calling to cancel its Friday lineup, with refunds due within 30 days as organizers race to save the weekend shows.
Russell Crowe and Jacob Tremblay Carry 'Unabomber' True-Crime Drama
Critics call 'Unabomber' a 'bifurcated true-crime drama,' but Russell Crowe and Jacob Tremblay add 'welcome intrigue' to the film in a mixed review.
Celia Rose Gooding on Playing Two Uhuras in 'Strange New Worlds' Finale
Celia Rose Gooding played two Uhuras across time in the Season 4 finale of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," wearing the classic Nichelle Nichols hairdo and staging a 'passing of t…
Dakota Johnson Stars in Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Video
Dakota Johnson appears in Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” video, premiering at the MTV VMAs on Sunday. Johnson called working with her longtime friend “the best.”
Armory Show Opens Under New Dates and Frieze Ownership
The Armory Show's 32nd edition opened at the Javits Center with new dates and Frieze ownership. Dealers embraced a slower pace as sales rolled in from Kamel Mennour, Sean Kelly, P…
GTA VI Soundtrack Lands With Six Original Songs by Travis Scott, PinkPantheress
Grand Theft Auto VI launches a 34-song soundtrack with six originals: Travis Scott, PinkPantheress, Yung Lean, Keith Richards, Rauw Alejandro and Morgan Wallen. Album lands Novemb…
Judith Light Joins 'Shrinking' Season 4 in Recurring Role
Judith Light joins Apple TV+'s 'Shrinking' Season 4 in a recurring role, alongside new additions Christian Slater and Karen Gillan. Character details remain under wraps.
New Book Examines the Culture That Shielded Sean Combs
Rolling Stone reporter Cheyenne Roundtree's book "Bad Boy For Life" examines how Sean Combs stayed powerful despite decades of rumors and allegations of abuse. Combs is currently…
Benedikt Taschen Lists Restored Beverly Hills Mid-Century Home for $25M
ARTnews Top 200 collectors Benedikt and Lauren Taschen list their restored 1956 Adelman Residence by Thornton Abell and O'Neil Ford for $25 million in Beverly Hills.
Black Bear Takes Worldwide Rights to Laika's 'Atmosphere'
Black Bear has landed worldwide rights to Laika's live-action adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's NASA-set bestseller 'Atmosphere,' with Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck directing a thea…
