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Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard continues, sources have claimed that both Elon Musk and James Franco - originally named by Amber's legal team as potential witnesses - will not be appearing at court.

Amber Heard-Johnny Depp defamation trial continues, several other famous names with alleged involvement in the lives of the actors are coming out.From Depp's friendship with Marilyn Manson to Amber Heard's supposed fling with actor James Franco, many familiar names and shocking revelations have been made during the highly publicised trial. One of the names that came up recently is that of billionaire Elon Musk, who is alleged to have had a threesome with Amber Heard and Cara Delevingne, which Musk had already denied two years ago.Here's a look at the friendship between the Amber Heard and Cara Delevingne and rumours of their alleged affair.Rumours around an alleged threesome between Amber Heard, Cara Delevingne and Elon Musk surfaced in 2020.

As witnesses continue to take the stand or testify via video in the ongoing Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial, it was recently revealed that two celebrities — James Franco and Elon Musk — will no longer be testifying in the case.  The witness list for the trial, which is expected to last six weeks, originally included Musk and Franco. However, Musk's lawyer confirmed to Fox News Digital that the Tesla CEO would not take the stand.

It appears Elon Musk will not be testifying in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial.  While Musk has been subpoenaed to hand over any and all communication he had with Heard about the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star, the tech boss will not be taking the stand on Heard's behalf.  Musk’s attorney, Alex Spiro, told Fox News Digital Wednesday his client will not testify.  During his testimony, Depp claimed he believed the Tesla boss was seeing his ex-wife while Depp and Heard were married.  A source with knowledge of the trial also claimed to the New York Post that James Franco, 44, will also be absent from the witness stand. Depp has also claimed Franco and Heard had an affair during Depp and Heard's marriage.  Reps for Franco did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Elon Musk name-dropped So, how does Musk factor into the Depp-Heard trial? Court documents claim that Heard began a romantic relationship with Musk just one month after the "Aquaman" actress, 35, tied the knot with Depp, 58.

Elon Musk was rumoured to be taking the stand in Johnny Depp’s defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard but that isn’t the case.

Elon Musk will not testify on ex-girlfriend Amber Heard’s behalf in her defense of a $50 million defamation lawsuit brought by Heard’s ex-husband Johnny Depp. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star filed the suit after the actress wrote an op-ed in 2018 saying she was "a public figure representing domestic abuse." She did not name Depp, but his lawyers argue that it's a reference to Depp since she has previously claimed he was physically violent toward her during their marriage. (Getty Images) Musk’s attorney, Alex Spiro, confirmed to Fox News Digital that the Tesla boss will not take the stand despite being listed as a witness.

Johnny Depp used his ongoing defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard to practise his drawing skills this week.

defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard, mentioning his interactions with Marilyn Manson.The actor has been permitted by a Virginia judge to pursue his case against his ex-wife, suing her for defamation over a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she wrote about surviving domestic violence.Heard did not mention Depp by name in the article, but Depp’s lawyers have argued that it falsely implies she was sexually and physically abused by Depp during their marriage. Heard has also filed a counterclaim against Depp, arguing he has created a smear campaign against her.During his cross-examination in the ongoing trial this week, Depp was asked by Heard’s lawyer about his drug use with Manson, with the intention of further delving into the actor’s history with substance abuse.“We drank together, we’ve had cocaine together maybe a couple of times,” Depp said.

As Johnny Depp and Amber Heard go toe-to-toe over a multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuit inside a Virginia courtroom, their legal teams have taken center stage. Heard has accused Depp of physically and sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions before and during their brief marriage.The former "Pirates of the Caribbean" star sued after Heard made an indirect reference to those accusations in an op-ed piece she wrote for The Washington Post. Heard has since filed a countersuit against Depp, accusing his lawyers of defaming her at his direction.

The star of “Pineapple Express” isn’t selling milkshakes.

EXCLUSIVE: A week into the $50 million defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, the marquee player is about to take the stand.

Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet, Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner, Diddy, Leonardo DiCaprio, Halsey and more A-listers attended the two-day festival at a private estate in La Quinta, California, to celebrate this year's Coachella.After a two-year hiatus, the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers was back and better than ever to host Revolve Festival for its fifth year, in partnership with The h.wood Group. On Saturday, April 16, Post Malone, Migos, Ty Dolla $ign, and more musical artists hit the stage to perform their hit songs while guests interacted with immersive installations.Jenner visited the 818 Tequila airstream, Elsa Hosk caught up with friends in the Hawkers cabana, Peyton List bedazzled face gems by Pley Beauty on festivalgoers, and Sara Sampaio snacked on Prince St.

EXCLUSIVE: Scott Haze (Jurassic World Dominion) has signed on to star alongside Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell in the action-thriller Red Right Hand, from directors Ian and Eshom Nelms (Fatman).

Amy Schumer got death threats after her Oscar co-hosting gig, the comedian told Howard Stern today.

Johnny Depp’s past text messages were read in court on Wednesday.

It seems like Amy Schumer has done more post-Oscars damage control than Will Smith has!

The Times: "We live in a world without context."I didn’t know Johnny when he was married to Amber. I knew him before.

Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard have arrived in court ahead of the next stage of their legal battle.Johnny, 58, flashed a grin to the camera on Tuesday (April 13) as he was walked into the building donned in a smart black suit and shirt, with an eye-popping white tie.However, Amber, 35, was snapped looking more miserable as she turned her head and caught the lens of a photographer, while dressed in a smart grey blazer.The Virginia USA court saw the former couple enter on Monday (April 12) with them both most likely being incredibly nervous under their smart surfaces as millions of pounds are at stake.Johnny and his former wife, Amber will go head-to-head in a multi-million-pound defamation case at a Virginia, USA court.The Pirates of the Caribbean star and Amber are expected to give their evidence in person at the trial with other famous faces such as Elon Musk and James Franco expected to give testimonies too.The lawsuit is taking place at the Fairfax County District Courthouse in which Depp is asking for £38.2m ($50m) in damages.The 58-year-old took action against his ex, 35, after she wrote a detailed opinion piece in 2018, where she spoke about her experiences with domestic abuse.The Jack Sparrow star's lawyers claimed that the article, which was published by the Washington Post, falsely implied that Amber was physically and sexually abused by Johnny when they were married.Johnny argues the allegations have affected his career, with most notably, his role in Fantastic Beasts being axed.Though Amber's piece titled "I spoke up against sexual violence — and faced our culture's wrath.

A jury in Virginia is scheduled to hear opening statements Tuesday in a defamation lawsuit filed by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Depp says Heard libeled him when she wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post in 2018 referring to herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." Depp is never mentioned by name, but he says the article implicates him nonetheless because it refers to past accusations Heard made when she sought a restraining order against him. Depp denies the abuse allegations.

Hollywood A-listers are set to give evidence during Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's £115m court case.The former married couple were brought into court on Monday (April 11) amid secrecy after Virginia Judge Penney Azcarate warned she did not want the trial to become a circus.Judge Azcarate and both legal teams spent the day selecting the jury, which is set to hear from more than 100 witnesses and could last at least six weeks.Along with domestic abuse experts and forensic experts, there are also some recognisable names among the long list of witnesses. On Depp’s side, there’s British actor Paul Bettany, who exchanged texts with Depp about Heard.Heard's list includes her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk and actor James Franco, whom the actress said once inquired about bruises on her face following an alleged abusive incident with Depp.The latest trial between the warring star stems from a complaint filed in 2019 by Depp, who alleges Heard defamed him in an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in 2018.Heard, 35, described herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse" in the piece.Depp has asked for £38.4 million in damages.

Johnny Depp and his former wife, Amber Heard, will today go head-to-head in a multi-million-pound defamation case at a Virginia, USA court.The Pirates of the Caribbean actor and Amber are expected to give evidence in person at the trial with the likes of Elon Musk and James Franco also expected to give testimonies.The lawsuit, taking place at the Fairfax County District Courthouse, Johnny Depp is seeking £38.2 million in damages.Depp, 58, decided to take action against Heard, 35, after she wrote an opinion piece in 2018, detailing her experiences with domestic abuse.Lawyers for Johnny Depp claimed that the article published by the Washington Post falsely implied that Amber was physically and sexually abused by Johnny during their marriage.He claims the allegations have affected his chances of work since the piece went live, most notably, his role in Fantastic Beasts was axed.However, Amber's article titled 'I spoke up against sexual violence — and faced our culture's wrath.