Jennifer Lopez’s production company wins $40M lawsuit brought by ‘Hustlers’ inspiration

Actor Sam Elliott, has made headlines after going on a foul-mouthed tirade over the critically acclaimed film The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons. Elliott appeared to be particularly incensed by the homosexual subtext of the film.Elliott, 77, was appearing on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast on Monday when Maron asked about his thoughts on the film.

The Co-Founder of the Ukrainian Film Academy has been named Jury President for this year’s Series Mania.

HYBE and YG Entertainment are set to launch a BLACKPINK-themed Korean language learning packet later this year.Earlier today (March 2), HYBE Edu and YG Entertainment announced that they will be launching a BLACKPINK-themed Korean language learning material titled ‘BLACKPINK In Your Korean’, per Kpop Herald.According to Kpop Herald and KBIZoom, ‘BLACKPINK In Your Korean’ hopes to familiarise fans with the Korean language through words and phrases that the K-pop quartet frequently use.The packet will include textbooks, stickers, quizzes and animated videos that will teach learners correct pronunciation. Notably, the videos will be available in Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian..@HYBE_EDU is launching "@BLACKPINK IN YOUR KOREAN," a Korean language education material using the act's IP.

Julianne Hough is heading to Broadway!

Renee Zellweger is opening up about the choice to wear a body prosthetic in her upcoming show, The Thing About Pam.

Adele is reportedly in talks to move her Las Vegas residency show to a new swanky venue in Sin City.The 33 year old singer cancelled her residency shows at the last-minute in a tearful video in January, explaining the show "ain't ready". And now, after sharing her desire to perform the residency gigs this year in the hopes of having a baby next year, Adele is said to have been approached by Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theatre for the gigs.

Kate Garraway takes everything in her stride with good humour – and this week was no exception.MORE: Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on how kids are 'adjusting' to home life with DerekThe GMB star admitted to a major wardrobe mistake when she arrived a Smooth Radio to start work on Tuesday, and even posed for a picture!WATCH: Kate Garraway reveals hair disaster - and son Billy isn't impressed!Kate, 54, can be seen lifting her jumper to reveal a pink vest underneath. The picture – posted on the radio station's Twitter page – came with the caption: "When you accidentally buy a vest aged 8-10 and not size 8-10.READ: Caring For Derek viewers defend Kate Garraway after criticism over documentaryMORE: GMB star Ben Shephard shares touching personal tribute – fans react"Still @kategarraway's got room for some pancakes! Come and join her until 1." Kate admitted to her shopping error and posed for a photoFans and listeners quickly reached out to the star, with one writing, "Only you Kate, only you!" "Absolutely hilarious, don't you just love her!" said a second.A third wrote: "You are so funny Kate, and you can still smile even after all the stuff you've gone through xx keep smiling."READ: Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper’s heartbreaking Covid battle – the full storyMORE: Kate Garraway's family home is a retreat for her husband Derek – photosKate's latest documentary, Caring for Derek, recently aired on ITV, the follow-up to her award-winning show, Finding Derek.

BTS member Jungkook.Last December, the BTS member shared that he was listening to Park’s 2018 track ‘On the Low’ through Instagram Stories. Park later shared a screenshot of the story with the caption “YOOOO JUNG KOOK from @bts_bighit @BTS_twt JUST SHARED MY SONG ‘On the Low’ LETS GOOOOOO.”YOOOO JUNG KOOK from @bts_bighit @BTS_twt JUST SHARED MY SONG “On the Low” LETS GOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/vw3UYueJko— Justin Park (@JustinParkMusic) December 16, 2021“I’ve witnessed Jung Kooks power… @bts_bighit and BTS ARMY.

aespa dominate the ceremony, with the quartet taking home the Rookie Of The Year award, as well as Song Of The Year and Best K-Pop song for ‘Next Level’. IU, meanwhile, bagged Best Pop Album for ‘Lilac’ and was one of the Best Pop Song awardees for ‘Nakka’, her collaboration with AKMU.In addition, BTS took home the Artist of the Year award for the third time in their career.

Bartees Strange has released his first single for the year, ‘Heavy Heart’. It arrives alongside news the Washington-based singer-songwriter has signed with iconic label 4AD.The new song, which follows on from last year’s ‘Weights’ and 2020 album ‘Live Forever’, opens with a sparse, slow-burning guitar line before pivoting into an emotive, high-energy indie rocker. “This song is a culmination of some beautiful things,” Strange says of the track.‘Heavy Heart’ arrives alongside a music video directed by Marisa Dabice of Mannequin Pussy.

STAYC member Isa has revealed she shot an arrow at someone by accident while filming the music video for ‘RUN2U’, the girl group’s latest single.In a recently released ‘‘RUN2U’ MV behind talk’ video, the K-pop idol talked about the challenges she ran into while filming the music video, which included a scene of her wielding a bow and arrow. “It was really tight, it needed a lot of strength,” Isa explained.

Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss claims he's been offered the chance to buy Chelsea as part of a consortium.

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already told Ralf Rangnick how to stop Man City.

Jack Grealish has praised the resolve of Manchester City teammate Oleksandr Zinchenko after an incredibly tough week and labelled him as 'underrated'.

Prince George is being moved to a school outside of London because of his younger sister Princess Charlotte, according to a royal expert. Recent reports say Prince William, 39, and Kate Middleton, 40, will be moving their eight-year-old son from London St.

talkSport Boxing: "We don't want any British judges for this fight, we want proper experienced judges who will do the right thing and if Dillian Whyte beats me, give him the decision."Do not try and rob anybody in this fight, give the man the decision, give him what he deserves, and if I win then do the same for me."In boxing, these fighters don't want any gifts, they don't want robbery decisions. They just want to win if they win and lose if they lose."We've seen so many boxing decisions go the opposite way and I just think, 'what are they watching'? And as for the fight the other night, both fighters tried their best and done what they can do best."It's not for me to say who won or lost because I know both guys and it was a good fight, I watched it.

Vanessa Feltz, 60, has praised her "sexual athlete" partner Ben, 49, as the pair keep their sex life new and exciting. The TV star has opened up about her sex life and the importance of being intimate within a loving relationship as she said the couple "switch it up" in the bedroom.In her column for The Sun, Vanessa said that Ben is "saucy and intriguing", which keeps the excitement between them brewing and they refuse to get "too familiar".She said: "It's about creating a sexual climate, so there's a pleasant atmosphere between you.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been publicly blasted after they won a civil rights award — with one expert questioning what they did to deserve it.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were the winners of the NAACP’s President Award on Saturday (March 5), which is given for 'special achievement' and 'distinguished public service' in humanitarian work.A made-up Meghan said on stage at the ceremony: “We are so deeply humbled to be here in the company of so many illustrious awardees."Harry meanwhile referenced the crisis in Ukraine, saying: "We would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine, who urgently need our continued support as a global community."I think it's safe to say that I come from a very different background from my incredible wife, yet our lives were brought together for a reason. We share a commitment to a life of service, a responsibility to combat injustice and a belief that the most often overlooked are the most important to listen to."But commenting on their win, royal expert Angela Levins suggested that they had been handed it for merely talking about issues, as opposed to actually achieving anything.She said on Twitter: “Archewell Foundation partners with NSSCP [sic] have created new honour Digital Civil Rights Award which it seems Harry and Meghan have won.“Apart from creating it someone please tell me exactly what they've done not just talked about for civil rights.”Online royal fans have also slammed the decision, with some claiming the couple haven't done anything to deserve it.One royal fan said: "They won an award?? For what??? Seriously.

Michael Sheen has announced his partner Anna Lundberg is pregnant.The 53 year old actor shared the happy news on his Twitter feed as he first updated fans on season two of Good Omens by sharing a snap of his character Aziraphale’s coat hanging on the back of a door.The move appeared to hint that he may have wrapped up on filming for the next season of the Terry Pratchett adaptation, where he stars alongside David Tennant. "At times like this we need all the angels we can get. Sadly it’s time for this one to hang up his coat.

 Jennifer Lopez’s  production company won big this week after a lawsuit brought on by Samantha Barbash--who is the inspiration for Lopez’s character in the 2019 film   Hustlers --was thrown out of court.Federal Judge Denise Cote dismissed the $40 million lawsuit on Tuesday, which was filed by Barbash against the Lopez-owned Nuyorican Productions, STX Entertainment, Gloria Sanchez Productions and Pole Sisters LLC. She claims the company “exploited” her likeness and her story for the film without her permission.“The defendants’ May 29, 2020, motion to dismiss is granted.

Jennifer Lopez's production company is off the hook after a federal judge dismissed a suit accusing the producers and filmmakers of Hustlers of exploitation and defamation.Lopez'sNuyorican Productions and associates were being sued bySamantha Barbash, a former adult entertainer whose story inspired the movie after her story was told by New York Magazine in 2015, for $40million.But on Tuesday U.S. District Judge Denise Cote granted a request to dismiss the suit, according to court documents obtained byEntertainment Weekly, getting Lopez's Nuyoricanas well as film distributor STX, Gloria Sanchez Productions, Pole Sisters LLC, and 10 John and Jane Does out of legal limbo.