Former Grammys CEO Neil Portnow sued for allegedly drugging and raping musician

The lawsuit also accuses the Recording Academy of negligence. Portnow and the academy have denied the accusations. She is described as an instrumentalist who is not from the United States and has performed at Carnegie Hall. Neil Portnow.Credit: Michael Kovac/Getty Representatives for the accuser and the Recording Academy did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. Portnow allegedly raped the accuser that night, as she regained consciousness several times and found him assaulting her....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Jessica Smith

Former Nickelodeon child star is now a Playboy content creator: 'I'm reclaiming my sexuality'

There are plenty of potential pathways for child stars to take, from cautionary tales to well-adjusted adults. “I’m going to be completely honest with you,” she said. “I have always felt a sense of repression in terms of my sexuality and showing my body. Madisyn Shipman, then and now.Steven Ferdman/Everett; Madisyn Shipman/ Instagram And I think a lot of that is because I grew up on a Nickelodeon show. You’ve got to be presented as a little girl constantly....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Elizabeth King

Former SAG president Melissa Gilbert blasts actors' union for Halloween strike rules: 'We look like a joke'

The “Little House on the Prairie” star has no patience for SAG-AFTRA’s spooky-season guidance. Melissa GilbertthinksSAG-AFTRA’s Halloween guidelines are full of more manure than a prairie house pasture. “THIS is what you guys come up with?” Melissa Gilbert; Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty;Warner Bros. Pictures Gilbert, 59,wrote on Instagramalongside an image of aHollywood Reporterstory about the guild’s Halloween rules. “Literally no one cares what anyone wears for Halloween. I mean, do you really think this kind of infantile stuff is going to end the strike?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Sara Jones

Former teen idol Bobby Sherman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

She wrote, “We really appreciate it.” In 1999, the department named Sherman theLAPD’s Reserve Officer of the Year. He later became a deputy sheriff with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, retiring in 2010. Bobby Sherman promoting ‘Getting Together’ in the 1970s.Credit:ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Sherman’s final onscreen appearance was a 1997 episode ofFrasier,in which he cameoed as himself. Bobby Sherman as a San Bernardino County deputy sheriff....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Robert Miller

Former WWE wrestler Billy Jack Haynes charged with second-degree murder in connection with wife's death

She was found dead in their Oregon home in February. Former pro-wrestler Billy Jack Haynes has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting his wife, Janette Becraft. MediaPunch/Shutterstock Officers responded to reports of gunfire at the couples Oregon home on Feb. 8. Billy Jack Haynes.MediaPunch/Shutterstock They also noted that Becraft had been suffering from dementia before her death. The class-action lawsuit was dismissed in 2019.

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Nathaniel Smith

FormerArrowstar Stephen Amell condemns SAG-AFTRA strike: 'I do not support striking'

“I think it’s myopic,” the actor said of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Stephen Amellis not a fan of the SAG-AFTRA strike. “I support my union, I do, and I stand with them,” he said. Stephen Amell.Credit: Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage “I do not support striking. I don’t.” EW has reached out to representatives for Amell. Amell was referring toHeels,which made its season 2 premiere on July 28. This entails any pop in of promotion, including red carpets, premieres, or interviews about the project....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Wesley Young

FormerBachelorettecontestant Josh Seiter's Instagram account spreads death hoax

Seiter posted a new video on social media saying his account had been hacked. FormerBachelorettecontestant Josh Seiter is “alive and well” after a social media hoax falsely announced his death. “As you might see I am alive and well,” he said. Josh Seiter.Credit: Josh Seiter/ Instagram “My account was hacked. For the last 24 hours I had been trying desperately to get into it.” (EW has reached out to Meta, Instagram’s parent company, for comment....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Morgan Torres

FormerBacheloretteKatie Thurston says 'the justice system failed me' after rape: 'I refuse to feel defeated'

“I hope my experience will help those feel the strength and support they need.” The justice system continues to let down victims every day. I refuse to feel defeated in the strength it took to be an advocate for myself. Katie Thurston.Credit:Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty I hope my experience will help those feel the strength and support they need. “I called 911 to report my rape. “I felt like a small lost child who was vulnerable and scared....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Mrs. Taylor Duran

FormerBachelorhost Chris Harrison is launching a new dating show on Dr. Phil’s network

Chris Harrisonis returning to his roots. The formerBachelorhost is launching a new dating show onDr. Phils cable online grid, Merit Street Media. Chris Harrison at the 2022 Daytime Emmy Awards.Amy Sussman/Getty Images Details on the dating show are scarce, but Dr. Phil McGraw teased the series toEntertainment Tonight. It is unbelievable." “For years and years I said, ‘This is the most dramatic show ever.’ Harrison began hostingThe Bachelorin 2002, its inaugural season....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Julie Johnson

FormerGrey's Anatomywriter Elisabeth Finch, who faked cancer, slammed for soliciting donations during L.A. fires

Finch’s story was told in the documentary “Anatomy of Lies.” She reposted Finch’s “This is just me. Boots on the ground,” solicitation that Finch allegedly wrote to her followers. Mitch Haaseth/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty “It was challenging enough getting dog food while evacuated and I was at a safe place. So this is for people who have virtually nothing and have pets with basic needs.” Denbo then cautioned those following her own account not to trust Finch....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Jeffrey Carr

FormerJeopardycontestant Winston Nguyen arrested on child pornography charges

Nguyen, who taught at a private school in Brooklyn, surrendered himself to police on Thursday. FormerJeopardycontestant Winston Nguyen has been arrested and charged with soliciting sexually explicit images of children,Entertainment Weeklycan confirm. The fact that he was a teacher and a trusted figure among students make these allegations even more troubling. ‘Jeopardy’ contestant Winston Nguyen. Nguyen was initially arrested in front of a crowd of students at Saint Anns in June....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Alex Smith

FormerJudge Judyguest accused of kidnapping, imprisoning woman inside his garage

She was able to flag down a passing motorist who called 9-1-1." Police say she beat the door with her hands until they were bloody to break free. “We are fortunate that this brave woman escaped and alerted authorities. Negasi Zuberi on ‘Judge Judy’.CBS (2) Through quick law enforcement action, we were able to get Zuberi in custody the next day. The 80-year-old then pivoted to streaming service Freevee forJudy Justice....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Jill Clarke

FormerReal Housewives of Salt Lake Citystar Monica Garcia announces she had a miscarriage

Garcia, who servedone memorable season onRHOSLC,shared the sad newsin an Instagram post. I dont have many words and Im still processing all of this myself. As quickly as this happened, thats how quickly things have changed." Monica Garcia.Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Garcia initially announced her pregnancy earlier this month during an interview with Nick Viall on his podcastThe Viall Files. She had just learned the news after going “into urgent care for something totally unrelated....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Nicholas Castaneda