Billionaire Todd Boehly 'won't splash cash on Chelsea transfers' like Roman Abramovich

After six weeks of testimony and 13 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial delivered its verdict on Wednesday, June 1, finding in favour of Depp that Heard defamed him.

Johnny Depp’s fans have celebrated the verdict of the libel trial in which the Hollywood star sued his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard for defamation.The 58-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star sued Amber, 36, for $50million (£40m), claiming that her op-ed for the Washington Post about domestic violence was about him, despite it not directly naming him.The jury reached a unanimous decision in Depp’s favour, agreeing with his claim that Amber’s article had defamed him.They decided the statement was false, defamatory and said with malice and the actor was awarded $15million (£12m) in damages.Taking to Twitter, fans of the award-winning actor triumphantly celebrated the jury’s verdict.One tweeted: “Justice was served. Amber Heard lied and lied, and the jury saw that.

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After six weeks of testimony and 13 hours of deliberations, the jury in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trail delivered its verdict on Wednesday, June 1, finding in favour of Depp that Heard defamed him.

Sara Ramirez and Cynthia Nixon are ready to take Che Diaz and Miranda Hobbes' love story into season 2 of .In a new interview with, Sara Ramirez spoke about the polarizing character — Che is a nonbinary podcaster and comedian who falls in love with Miranda and breaks up her marriage -- and what's in store for the pair come the  reboot's second season.«The first season was judging a book by its cover, and Season 2 is about reading the book,» Ramirez said of what fans can expect from season 2, including lots of Che, which showrunner Michael Patrick King said is one of his «burning passions» for the show's next go-around.«One of my burning passions about Season 2 is Che,» King shared. «I want to show the dimension of Che that people didn’t see, for whatever reason — because they were blinded, out of fear or terror. I want to show more of Che rather than less of Che.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticWolfgang Van Halen is not pulling any punches when it comes to an impending TV documentary special about the death of his father, Eddie Van Halen, calling it “pathetic and heartless” and wishing a pox on everyone who created the doc or even plans to tune in.“Fuck Reelz Channel, fuck everyone that works on this show, and fuck you if you watch it. Fucking disgusting trying to glamorize someone’s death from cancer,” tweeted Van Halen, 31.His outrage was in response to a Blabbermouth tweet publicizing the June 5 premiere of “Autopsy: The Last Hours Of Eddie Van Halen,” an episode of the ongoing series “Autopsy: The Last Hours of…”Under her user name @Wolfiesmom, Valerie Bertinelli, Eddie Van Halen’s former wife, responded to Wolfgang’s tweet with her own shorter thought on the special: “Good Christ this is disgusting.” Wolfgang played bass alongside his guitar-hero father in the band Van Halen from 2006 forward.

Colton Haynes has revealed the real reasons why he left two popular TV series that helped make him a star.

The beloved series is currently in production in Scotland, and stars including Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin appeared in a fun featurette teasing the forthcoming episodes.«We're gonna have a mega-sized season for you to get back to,» Balfe shared, amid clips of different scenes being shot on location. «So get through this next Droughtlander.»«We are here working hard for you, on what is, I think, my favorite season yet,» Skelton teases in the clip.Meanwhile, John Bell excitedly revealed that the forthcoming season will have 16 episodes, and excitedly declares, «You cannot believe what we're going to throw at you this season!»We have our own day … and that is World Outlander Day!!! So we celebrate with a little treat for you all ….

Sara Ramirez is dishing on And Just Like That season two!

Manchester United have reportedly joined Chelsea in considering forking out the eye-watering release clause for Villarreal star Pau Torres. The marauding centre-back, 25, is one of several options being weighed up by the United hierarchy as the Red Devils look to end their defensive woes.

Chelsea should sign Harry Maguire and Harry Kane as part of Thomas Tuchel's summer rebuild under the club's new owners.The Blues have endured a testing season, which has seen them fall some way short of challenging Manchester City and Liverpool at the Premier League's summit, in addition to enduring a crisis away from the pitch. The sanctions imposed upon owner Roman Abramovich by the UK Government has derailed Chelsea's season, with Tuchel's side now in danger of being pipped to third place by Arsenal following the Blues' latest setback - a demoralising 2-2 draw with Wolves.However, news of Todd Boehly's impending takeover has offered the club a glimmer of hope going forward and the opportunity to restore some stability this summer.

Chelsea's Premier League clash with Wolves - less than 24 hours after he was confirmed as the club's new owner.It was confirmed early on Saturday morning that the American businessman - who had been spotted outside the club's ground on Friday night - had put pen to paper on an agreement to purchase the club from Roman Abramovich. The £4.25bn deal includes a £2.5bn up-front share purchase and an additional £1.75bn which will be used to investment in the club's stadium, squad and academy.In a statement, the club said: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjoerg Wyss, to acquire the Club."Of the total investment being made, £2.5bn will be applied to purchase the shares in the Club and such proceeds will be deposited into a frozen UK bank account with the intention to donate 100% to charitable causes as confirmed by Roman Abramovich."UK Government approval will be required for the proceeds to be transferred from the frozen UK bank account."The sale is expected to complete in late May subject to all necessary regulatory approvals.

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Naman Ramachandran A consortium led by Todd Boehly has struck a deal reportedly worth £4.25 billion ($5.24 billion) to acquire top English Premier League soccer club Chelsea FC, one of the highest price tags ever agreed for a sports club in history.Boehly owns holding company Eldridge, which owns MRC and Dick Clark Productions, producers of Hollywood’s popular Golden Globes Awards, and serves as interim CEO of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which operates the awards. He is also an owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Sparks.The others in the consortium are Clearlake Capital, real estate magnate Jonathan Goldstein, Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss and Mark Walter, CEO, Guggenhiem Partners, with whom he has stakes in the Dodgers and Lakers.

Chelsea FC have confirmed that an ownership group led by American businessman Todd Boehly has signed an agreement to take over from Roman Abramovich.The purchase follows the UK Government's decision to 'freeze' the club's assets due to its ownership by the sanctioned Russian billionaire.Boehly's £4.25bn deal includes a £2.5billion up-front share purchase and an additional £1.75billion in investment.In a statement, the club said: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjoerg Wyss, to acquire the Club.""Of the total investment being made, £2.5bn will be applied to purchase the shares in the Club and such proceeds will be deposited into a frozen UK bank account with the intention to donate 100% to charitable causes as confirmed by Roman Abramovich.""UK Government approval will be required for the proceeds to be transferred from the frozen UK bank account.""The sale is expected to complete in late May subject to all necessary regulatory approvals. More details will be provided at that time."The new owners have pledged to fund redevelopment of Stamford Bridge, the Academy, the Women’s Team and Kingsmeadow as part of the £1.75billion sum.Funding for the Chelsea Foundation will also continue.Speaking when he was revealed as the club's preferred bidder last week, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers US baseball team said: "There’s nothing like sports to excite passion.

A group led by Todd Boehly, who also owns a stake in the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Lakers, dick clark productions and who is currently the caretaker CEO of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, has agreed to terms to acquire the English soccer club Chelsea in a deal worth almost $5 billion.

Chelsea agreement worth up to £4billion and will now be subject to government approval. It follows an intense week of personal talks within the club while a deal is now hastening by the day. However, Boehly still faces two more hurdles before he can officially take over at Stamford Bridge.Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale earlier this year after the UK government sanctioned him over his alleged close links to Vladimir Putin.

Chelsea are reportedly fearful of two of their biggest stars departing over the Roman Abramovich saga.The club has been shrouded in controversy since the UK government decided to place sanctions on billionaire owner Abramovich after the Government accused him of having links to the Russian government, which he denies. It following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, although there is no suggestion he is involved in any way.A consortium spearheaded by American Todd Boehly is now set to buy the club for more than £4.25billion, but it may not be enough to prevent a crisis at the west London club.

Chelsea even though his bid of more than £4billion has already been rejected.Chelsea are still yet to find a new owner as a host of consortiums remain in the running to takeover the club, but Ratcliffe submitted a late offer on Friday. His offer was reportedly dismissed, and Chelsea are still no closer to finding a new owner to replace Roman Abramovich.The Times reported that the bid from Britain's richest man was actually the lowest of the current proposals on the table for the Blues, and the Raine Group who are overseeing the sale have been tasked with deciding upon the successful bidders.

Chelsea could be kicked out of the Premier League next season should their takeover fall through.The Blues' takeover could be in doubt after Roman Abramovich demanded £1.6billion he loaned to the club to be repaid as part of the sale. Abramovich had made the loan to the club through an investment vehicle, and he had originally said he didn't want the money back.However, the Blues have changed their stance, and have requested the debt 'owed' to Abramovich should be sent as part of the proceeds of sale to Jersey-based Camberley International Investment.