Rod Stewart Reaches Plea Deal For Florida Altercation

Manori Ravindran International EditorIn a year when a festival darling like Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” was able to garner four Oscar nominations, including best picture, questions for the Berlin Film Festival jury — which includes Hamaguchi — centered on the role of film festivals in connecting both arthouse and mainstream audiences.Declaring that he “felt like a kid” at the Berlinale, where his jury will be watching 18 films in all, M. Night Shyamalan sat beaming next to Hamaguchi, who is fresh off his Oscar nomination for best director earlier this week.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe impact of COVID-19 was ingrained throughout the annual financial results of CJ ENM, the most diversified entertainment company in South Korea. Music gained ground, while film was lossmaking. Similarly, the group’s streaming business rapidly grew its top line, but its heavy investment costs kept the unit in the red.For the year to end of December 2021, CJ ENM recorded a 5% increase in sales, to KRW3.55 trillion ($2.97 billion), and a 9% increase in operating profit, at KRW297 billion ($248 million), it sais in a regulatory filing on Thursday.

Emiliano De Pablos Media giant Mediaset has acquired Italian distribution rights to Spanish writer-director Benito Zambrano’s drama “Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake,” produced and sold by Barcelona-based studio Filmax.News of the deal comes just before Filmax screens “Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake” to buyers at this year’s online European Film Market.Described as high-quality cinema for adults and predominantly female audiences, “Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake” adapts the novel of the same title by screenwriter and casting specialist Cristina Campos. It has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide.A member of  Spain’s generation of directors that broke out in the 1990s,  helping Spanish movies find far larger favor with audiences at home, Zambrano’s breakout debut, 1999’s “Alone,” won the Panorama Audience Award at Berlin.

MORE: Model and influencer Cristina 'Vita' Aranda shot dead in front of estranged footballer husbandBrittany Dawn Davis is accused of misleading customers who had eating disorders, and engaging in deceptive promises of customized nutrition plans. Brittany Dawn is being sued by the State of TexasThe Texas Attorney General’s office filed the lawsuit against Brittany Dawn Fitness LLC on 1 February and is seeking $250,000 and $1m in penalties and court fees, according to court documents published by The Dallas Morning News.READ: In memoriam: remembering famous faces we lost in 2022MORE: Katie Couric shares shock and heartbreak after sudden lossBrittany started selling online fitness packages in 2014, stating that she offered customized nutritional guidance and fitness coaching.

The 72nd Berlin Film Festival kicks off in physical form today with M. Night Shyamalan leading the main competition jury. Also notable among panelists is Oscar nominee Ryusuke Hamaguchi whose Drive My Car this week became the first Japanese movie ever nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award. Hamaguchi was actually on a plane heading to Berlin when the nominations were announced, and only learned of the results upon landing.

It has been six years since Britain’s first female-only prison stopped housing inmates.Holloway Prison opened in 1852 but later became an all-female institution at the start of the 20th century.And the eerie jail gained notoriety after hosting five female executions - including the last woman to be hanged in Britain in 1955.Many suffragettes - including Emmeline Pankhurst - were also hauled to Holloway after defying the law in pursuit of their right to vote.Some went on hunger strike and were even force-fed - making the prison symbolic for women’s struggle for liberation.And it was Europe's largest female prison and could house 500 inmates before closing in 2016.

Valentine's Day shopping has left you overwhelmed there's one gift that is always sure to bring a smile to someone's face.Fresh flowers are usually a good way to go for the most romantic day of the year, because beautiful blooms to say 'I Love You' always work wonders for someone special.So you've decided on a beautiful bouquet for the special day?Luckily for customers, money-saving website TopCashback has launched a fabulous deal anyone wanting to send a Bloom & Wild bouquet can save up £10 on their online order.The deal is available to new customers only and orders will need to be made through the cashback site, all you have to do is to sign up for a free TopCashback account first. Once you find the Bloom & Wild £10 cashback on £10+ spend deal, click through to the flower delivery website to place your order.

urban explorer which has been abandoned since the millionaire owner died over a decade ago.The grand home was once owned by an eccentric millionaire called Jean-Charles, who earned his fortune by creating a famous dancing restaurant.But sadly since his death, all of his worldly possessions have been left to collect dust in his home in Isere, France which has been dubbed the 'Baron Castle of the Night'.He had multiple statues and throne-style chairs alongside bulky wooden furniture which took up the majority of space in the rooms.One room even features a pool table covered in clutter with the balls still laid out from the last game.There are black and white pictures of his loved ones still out, shelves stacked with books and a hoard of teddy bears taking up space on green armchairs. The French photographer behind the Urbex Peripitie Facebook page, Jérémy Marionwrote: "I present to you the old castle of Jean-Charles, a millionaire who made a fortune by creating a very famous dancing restaurant in a great city."He died a long time ago and now he leaves a legacy that is hidden, hidden from all at the bottom of the Isere." Fans of the YouTuber's page flooded the comments with admiration for the home which they found 'quirky.'One commenter said: "Such wonderful chateaux but such a shame to be left empty, to rot!"Another wrote: "Where is the family of the owner? People of this kind of wealth should have wills.

Holly Willoughby has accused Rochelle Humes of ruining the This Morning set by staining the sofa.Holly, 41, and Phillip Schofield, 59, tried to work out who left a pen stain on their famous blue couch and went through a list of presenters who they believed could possibly be the culprit.Phil said he did notice the mark on the chair yesterday when he presented alongside singer Rochelle but didn't have enough time to point it out.However, Holly who is celebrating her birthday today seemed certain that Rochelle was the person who left the distinctive mark on the chair.This is a live TV story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

Britt Ekland has slammed former lover Rod Stewart saying his 70s smash hit You’re In My Heart is about her - not his beloved Celtic.The 78-year-old - who starred as a Bond girl Mary Goodnight in The Man with the Golden Gun in 1974 - said that the classic song was written about her when she and Rod were dating in the 70s.Previously, Sir Rod, now 76, said that the song was about the Hoops, a team he has supported since he was a lad.At one point, Britt Ekland threatened to sue Rod saying that she was the inspiration behind some of his biggest hits, from his 1977 album Foot Loose and Fancy Free, which includes the songs Hot Legs, You’re In My Heart, and I Was Only Joking.The lyrics of the song include ‘You’re ageless, timeless, lace and

Queen after receiving his MBE from Prince William, 38, in 2016.

Although the rock legend didn't say how much his bling was worth, Cartier mens' watches start from £3,300 and can reach an eye-watering £58,000.Despite being worth millions, five years ago Rod admitted that he ditched designer brands for good, in favour of high street bargains.Speaking to Q magazine, the singer said: "I love Zara."There’s nothing wrong with the high street at all. I haven’t been into Dolce & Gabbana for donkey’s years."Just days ago Absolutely Fabulous star, Joanna Lumley, revealed details about her "20-minute" relationship with the rock star and claimed he recorded a song dedicated to her.She said: “I went out with Rod Stewart for about 20 minutes, I suppose.

Rod Stewart has agreed to a plea deal in relation to battery charges that stemmed from an altercation at the Palm Beach Hotel in Florida at the end of 2019.According to reports at the time, the musician and his son Sean became involved in a fight after the Stewart family were refused entry to a New Year’s Eve children’s party at the hotel.During the incident, Sean pushed and then Rod punched a security guard called Jesse Dixon.

Clive Davis… talk show host? Well, not exactly. But this year’s version of his annual exclusive pre-Grammy party — now taking place virtually and in two parts, the first of which was Saturday night — did have, as one change among several, the legendary music mogul in extended conversation with a dozen A-list Zoom guests: Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Alicia Keys, Barry Gibb, Carole King, John Legend, Jamie Foxx, Chance the Rapper, Sean Combs, David Foster and Rickey Minor.

Elton John go bald. Celtic fan Sir Rod, 76, who is famous for his spiky barnet, said: “Would I buy a club? No chance - I saw what it did to Elton.

Sir Rod Stewart, 75, has spoken out on a funny incident that occurred when he received his MBE back in 2016 at Buckingham Palace.The Maggie May hitmaker revealed that Prince William had questioned whether he was “still singing” after his nearly 70-year showbiz career.Sir Rod was asked about his Knighthood experience while appearing on Harry Redknapp’s podcast that he hosts with his friend Dodge.Dodge asked the rockstar: “What did Prince William say when he put the sword on your shoulders?”Struggling to recall if it was Prince William or Prince Charles who knighted him, the 75-year-old responded: “I think it was either him or Charles when I got the MBE. He said, ‘Are you still singing?’ “I said, ‘I’ve got to mate, I’ve got a big family.

Sir Rod Stewart and his son Sean have reportedly reached a plea deal in their battle against a bouncer, after being charged with simple battery.The I Don’t Want To Talk About It singer, 76, allegedly punched security guard Jesse Dixon during a row at a New Year’s Eve bash in Florida.Son Sean, 40, was accused of pushing the staff member when he barred them from entering a private party at the Breakers Hotel.At the time, Jesse told police officers that the rocker and his family were trying to check in for a bash they didn’t have authorisation to attend.When asked to leave, it was alleged that Sir Rod and his group ‘began to get loud and cause a scene’ before Sean got ‘about nose to nose’ with the guard. The bouncer claimed that he shoved him

Sir Rod Stewart has reached a plea deal over an altercation at a hotel, in which he is alleged to have punched a security guard in the ribs. The 76-year-old singer and his son Sean, 40, were charged with simple battery following the incident at the luxury Palm Beach Breakers hotel on New Year's Eve 2019.

The case of alleged assault against Sir Rod Stewart in Florida has still not been resolved and a new court date has been set, records show. The 76-year-old chart-topping singer and his son Sean, 40, have been charged with simple battery following an alleged incident involving a security guard at a luxury hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, on New Year's Eve 2019.

Rod Stewart is wrapping up his legal drama. Stewart and his son, Sean, were accused of battering a security guard at a Florida hotel on New Year's Day 2020 when the guard barred the rocker and his son from entering a party they weren't allowed to attend.

Rod Stewart was presented with a flattened lemon meringue after wife Penny Lancaster's failed to make it look like it did in the book. Penny, 49, who once famously said that men who did cooking were cissies and that it robbed them off their masculinity, usually has a chef to cater for her and Rod's needs.She said during the first lockdown: "I used to cook but when I met Rod he's always had a chef and we've been lucky to have that in our lives but during the lockdown that wasn't the case and I've had to pull things out the bag."The kids have been like mum you're cooking is great and I've just been following these recipes.