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Bill Cosby is facing new allegations of sexual assault. A woman has filed suit against Cosby claiming he drugged and sexually assaulted her at his home in 1969.The lawsuit — filed by Victoria Valentino, 80, a former Playboy model and singer — was filed on Thursday, under a recent California law that suspended the statute of limitations when it comes to sex abuse claims, known as a «look back law.»According to the lawsuit, Valentino claims Cosby approached her at a cafe after he saw her crying over the drowning death of her 6-year-old son, the reports.

star and celebrity investor Daymond John is seeking a temporary restraining order against former contestants/entrepreneurs who appeared on the ABC reality series.John is requesting the TRO against Al «Bubba» Baker, his wife, Sabrina and daughter, Brittani, who have made claims in recent months that John attempted to take over their business -- Bubba Q's Boneless Baby Back Ribs — and cut them out of potential profits, following their appearance on .Zach Rosenfield, a spokesperson for John, released a statement to ET denying the claims made by Baker and explaining their decision to file for a restraining order.According to Rosenfield, there have been «repeated attempts to give the Baker's [sic] the ability to correct their violations.»«It is unfortunate that it has come to this,» the statement adds. «This temporary restraining order is due to the Baker’s [sic] blatant actions to undermine a business partnership and the legal parameters they agreed to 4 years ago.

Danny Masterson has been found guilty of two counts of forcible rape against two women who were also former members of the Church of Scientology, of which the  star is also a member.The verdict was read Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, some six weeks after the retrial started. While the embattled actor was found guilty on two counts, the jury deadlocked on the third count of rape.

who was arrested for filming himself breaking into people’s homes among other sick stunts, was booked again today for violating a court order.Photos and videos showing the 18-year-old hellion being taken into custody in London are currently blowing up on Twitter.“On Friday, 26 May, officers arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of breach of a criminal behavior order,” Metropolitan Police told the Daily Mail. “He has been taken into custody.

Tory Lanez's appeal for a new trial, almost four months after he was found guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, discharging a firearm with gross negligence and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.The rapper's lawyers filed a motion for a new trial on March 29, arguing that he was deprived of a fair trial. His sentencing date has not yet been revealed.The case continues more than two years after Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, accused the rapper of shooting her in the feet as they were leaving a party in July 2020.According to reporting by Jose Baez and Matthew Barhoma cited multiple grounds for the appeal, including a claim that the judge «erroneously allowed» jurors to view a September 2020 Instagram post from Lanez's personal account claiming Megan's now-estranged best friend, Kelsey Harris, was not the shooter.The motion also alleged that the prosecution interfered with Lanez's right to counsel with a line of questioning to Harris, a key witness, regarding accusations that Lanez tried to bribe Harris. In September 2022, Harris had a lengthy interview with investigators, but backtracked parts of her testimony during the trial, citing anxiety and postpartum depression for her inconsistency. Baez reportedly claims prosecutors used a photo showing Lanez's chest tattoo of a firearm to insinuate to the jury that the rapper has a fondness for guns and «impermissibly chilled» his right to testify by ruling that if he testified, the state could introduce his rap lyrics and a music video under cross-examination.In response, the prosecution said the motion lacked substance and the guilty verdict should stand, according to NBC News.

Jonathan Majors was granted on Thursday, to the woman accusing the Marvel actor of assault and domestic violence.The Temporary Order of Protection was granted by the judge in the case «per the People’s request and with the consent of defense counsel,» the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office confirmed in a statement to ET Thursday afternoon.At the time of Majors' arraignment, a limited Temporary Order of Protection had been issued, and, in New York, they are frequently issued in most domestic violence cases.Majors' attorney issued a statement to ET regarding the order, claiming, «This is standard in cases such as this, and we consented because Mr. Majors wants nothing to do with the woman» who is accusing him.«We have been transparent and cooperative with the District Attorney, including giving the District Attorney ample evidence, including witness statements, of Mr.

Ed Sheeran was interrupted in dramatic fashion when the plaintiff in the case, Kathryn Townsend Griffin, collapsed and had to be taken out of court.The lawsuit against Sheeran alleges that the singer lifted portions of Marvin Gaye's iconic song «Let's Get It On» to use in his song «Thinking Out Loud.» The case was in its second day of testimony when Griffin became ill as one of her expert witnesses, a musicologist, was under cross-examination.At approximately 4:15 p.m., Griffin — the daughter of «Let's Get It On» co-writer Ed Griffin — began to suffer from a medical emergency, as her eyes closed and her legs buckled. Lawyers from both sides helped to lift her out of the courtroom and into chambers to receive medical attention.A nurse attended to Griffin, who was transported out of the courthouse in a wheelchair and taken to the hospital.

saw witnesses like Leonardo DiCaprio and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions take the stand and testify under oath. Prosecutors alleged at trial that the Fugees founder immersed himself in American politics at the behest of Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, who paid him millions to help launder money Low had allegedly embezzled from a state-owned investment fund in his home country. The alleged scheme involved payments to Barack Obama's 2012 presidential reelection campaign and efforts to convince the Trump administration to extradite a Chinese national. Low remains at large, but was charged as a codefendant in Michel's case and played a major role in witness testimony and evidence presented to the jury.

Armie Hammer to the L.A. County District Attorney's office for possible prosecution.«The LAPD has presented a case to our office regarding Armie Hammer,» Tiffiny Blacknell, Director of Communications for the DA's office, confirmed in a statement to ET on Tuesday.

retired optometrist who sued her crossed paths again, this time to mark the end of their ski crash trial Thursday.As Paltrow left the Utah courtroom victorious and $1 richer, she touched Dr. Terry Sanderson’s shoulder and reportedly whispered, “I wish you well,” according to video footage obtained by The Post.He appeared to say, “Thank you, dear,” with little emotion.The actress, 50, smiled and waved at photographers outside the court, capping a wild eight-day trial that grabbed international headlines for everything from the Oscar winner’s Jeffrey Dahmer-style glasses to her off-the-wall remarks.After deliberating for about two-and-a-half hours, jurors found Sanderson, 76, was to blame for the 2016 ski slope collision, and not the Goop founder.“We’re pleased with the outcome and appreciate the judge and jury’s consideration,” Paltrow’s attorney, Steven Owens, said in a statement outside the courtroom.“Gwyneth has a history of standing up for what’s right and this situation is no different.

proceedings in her ski crash trial near a close.“Brad Falchuk has not been in the courtroom,” Court TV’s Julia Jenaé tweeted Wednesday afternoon.“The defense has gone back and forth about whether he’ll testify in person or via his deposition today or tomorrow.” Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson is suing Paltrow for $300,000, claiming the Oscar winner crashed into him as they skied separately at Utah’s Deer Valley Resort in 2016, leaving him with a life-altering brain injury. Paltrow, 50, is countersuing the 76-year-old doctor for $1 in damages, alleging it was he who ran into her.The depositions of Paltrow’s daughter Apple, 18, and son Moses, 16 — whom she shares with her ex-husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin — were read in the courtroom Tuesday, with Apple recalling how her mother declared, “This a-hole ran into me!”Falchuk, who was also on the ski trip, is on deck to testify. Here’s what we know about the 52-year-old TV writer and producer.Falchuk’s career got underway when he was hired for Ryan Murphy’s “Nip/Tuck” in 2003.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's children are speaking out. On Tuesday, Moses, 16, and Apple, 18, had their past depositions read allowed in court by lawyers, rather than taking the stand in their mom's ongoing ski accident trial.Paltrow is being sued by Terry Sanderson, a 76-year-old retired optometrist, over a 2016 ski accident at Deer Valley Resort.In his deposition, Moses, who was 9 at the time of the incident, noted that while he «did not see the actual collision» he recalled the immediate aftermath of it.«When I skied over, I heard my mom yelling at the guy,» he said.

Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xavier Babudar — who gained fame for his fun antics during games before his arrest in December for allegedly robbing a bank — has gone missing. Now, a judge has issued a  $1 million bond warrant for his arrest.Babudar, 28, was set to show up to court on Monday for his arraignment, as he faces charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon as well as assault while masked or disguised.

Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul and several other celebs are in hot water after allegedly promoting cryptocurrency endeavors without revealing they'd been paid to do so.The Securities and Exchange Commission announced on Wednesday that they have filed fraud charges, as well as unregistered securities charges, against crypto founder Justin Sun — who is also a Grenadian diplomat.The SEC also announced charges related to various violations against eight celebrity influencers, who are accused of collaborating with Sun by promoting his Tronix and BitTorrent crypto assets -- specifically the TRX and BTT crypto coins — in a way that led investors to believe they were being actively traded and had the potential for financial success.The SEC alleges that Sun was «orchestrating a promotional campaign in which he and his celebrity promoters hid the fact that the celebrities were paid for their tweet.»Lohan and Paul were among those accused of being a part of the fraudulent efforts, as well as music artists Austin Mahone, Soulja Boy, Lil Yachty, Ne-Yo and Akon, and adult film actress Kendra Lust.Six of the eight artists accused of the violations have subsequently agreed to pay a collective total of $400,000 in disgorgement and penalties. However, the settlements were not an admittance or denial of guilt, according to the SEC.

Bad Bunny's ex-girlfriend is taking the artist to court over a recording of her voice, which he's used in past songs, according to multiple reports.Bad Bunny's ex, Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, filed a $40 million lawsuit in a Puerto Rico court earlier this month, claiming that the bestselling singer used a recording of her voice, saying «Bad Bunny, baby,» in at least two songs without permission.As first reported by Puerto Rico news outlet NotiCel, as well as , De La Cruz's lawsuit claims her «distinguishable voice» has been used in Bad Bunny songs — including 2016's «Pa Ti» and 2022's «Dos Mil 16» — as well as in promotional material, in concerts and on different music platforms.«Since then, thousands of people have commented directly on Carliz’s social media networks, as well as every time she goes to a public place, about the 'Bad Bunny, baby,'» the lawsuit alleges. «This has caused, and currently causes, that De La Cruz feels worried, anguished, intimidated, overwhelmed and anxious.»De La Cruz and Bad Bunny — whose real name is Benito Martínez Ocasio — began dating in 2011, and in her lawsuit she claims that the singer asked her to record herself saying the now-famous phrase, «Bad Bunny baby,» for him to use while mixing his songs.The lawsuit states that the pair broke up in 2016, then briefly reconciled in 2017 before splitting up for good.

Julia Fox is addressing the recent arrests of her brother and her father as part of a weapons and drugs bust in New York City.Christopher Fox, the brother of the actress, was taken into police custody last week and charged in an apparent ghost gun and drug bust. Their father was also arrested as part of the sting but was subsequently released.«My dad was released that night.

Alec Baldwin filed documents asking the court to remove Andrea Reeb as special prosecutor in the shooting case, Reeb has decided to step down voluntarily.The office of New Mexico's First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies — who is prosecuting Baldwin — released a statement on Reeb's behalf on Tuesday, announcing the news.«After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to step down as special prosecutor in the case,» Reeb's statement explained.«My priority in this case — and in every case I’ve prosecuted in my 25-year career — has been justice for the victim,» she continued.

Lisa Marie Presley's custody battle with ex-husband Michael Lockwood is seemingly nearing a conclusion.Lisa Marie's attorney, Gary Fishbein, attended the custody hearing via Zoom on Tuesday, and told Judge Joseph Lipner that the case should be dismissed because nothing else regarding the custody battle is pending and his client is «sadly no longer with us.»Fishbein said their marriage status was dissolved and child support order survives. Custody will go to Lockwood unless another family disputes under the probate court. The judge did not yet officially grant the request for dismissal.Lisa Marie married Lockwood -- her fourth husband — in January 2006.

Tiger Woods' lawyers are pushing back against recent claims made by the golfer's ex-girlfriend, Erica Herman, in a recent lawsuit she filed seeking to nullify a non-disclosure agreement.According to legal documents, obtained by ET, Herman filed the lawsuit against Woods last week in the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit in Martin County, Florida, and cited the Speak Out Act as the reason the NDA should be voided, as the act protects victims of sexual assault or harassment.In new court documents filed by Christopher J. Hubman, an attorney for Woods — and his Jupiter Island Irrevocable Homestead Trust — which were filed on Monday and obtained by ET, Woods' legal counsel claims that Herman is «not a victim of sexual assault or abuse.»The documents allege that Herman is «a jilted ex-girlfriend who wants to publicly litigate specious claims in court, rather than honor her commitment to arbitrate disputes in a confidential arbitration proceeding.»In the documents she filed last week, Herman checked the box «yes» when asked, «Does this case involve allegations of sexual abuse?» While she did not offer any specifics about the allegations, Herman says nullifying the NDA will clear things up for her.Herman also filed a lawsuit last October against Wood's Jupiter Island Irrevocable Homestead Trust claiming that the golfer violated an «oral tenancy agreement,» ensuring her she could live at his Florida mansion for a total of 11 years.

Scheana Shay is pushing back at claims made by Raquel Leviss in her recent filing for a restraining order.Leviss' request for a temporary restraining order against Shay, filed on Tuesday, included photos of Leviss with a black eye and a cut on her eyebrow -- injuries she claims she suffered at Shay's hands.Attorney Neama Rahmani, who is representing, released a statement to ET, denying Leviss' accusations, both in regards to the photos she submitted and the claims she made in the documents regarding Shay and Leviss' alleged interaction.«This case is a fabrication by a known liar and a cheat who has betrayed everyone close to her. Scheana never punched Rachel, period,» Rahmani stated.