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entered a guilty plea before the court, which analysts believe may have been her best chance at securing an eventual pardon, or at least leniency, given the Russian court system's near-perfect conviction rate.Maria Blagovolina, one of the lawyers representing Griner, said her legal team had presented evidence Friday including «characterization materials, medical records and tax returns.» Among the medical documentation was a doctor's prescription for the substance that Griner admitted bringing into Russia mistakenly as she packed her bags in a rush.  Friday was the fourth hearing in the Phoenix Mercury player's trial. She's facing up to 10 years in prison on drug possession and smuggling charges.

Facebook page. Wilbert posted a photo of the poem «When Tomorrow Starts Without Me,» and Wilbert captioned the post, «R I P. My.

Nick Cannon isn't shy about the love he still has for ex-wife Mariah Carey — but does she feel the same? While guest co-hosting ET with Nischelle Turner at Baha Mar's Sanctuary in the Bahamas, the 41-year-old TV personality opens up about his current relationship with Carey and if he has a shot at rekindling their romance. In a recent interview on Cannon called his marriage to the 52-year-old singer a «fantasy love.»«That's somebody I will always love,» he added. «I will never have a love like I had with Mariah.

 creator and star, Issa Rae, told ET that a spinoff of her widely acclaimed HBO series is looking far more likely than ever before. But don't get  excited, fans — the actress hasn't written anything down in stone yet.ET spoke with Rae at the premiere of her new comedy series, , and asked for updates on the oft-teased-about spinoff of the Emmy-nominated series that ended in December.«I'm thinking about it, I've been ruminating for a while now and I haven't sat down to put pen to paper,» Rae shared, adding that she was taking her time to let people «miss the show.» «I don't want it to be like, 'B**ch, you just finished, why are we having this?'» she went on. «I just want to make sure it's right as opposed to just doing it, so I'm thinking about it, but nothing set in stone yet.» ended its reign on HBO after five seasons and 44 episodes, with an ending that Rae, showrunner Prentice Penny and the cast, including Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis and others, said allowed them to close out on their own terms.«I mean, this is a journey of growth,» Rae told ET about her character's on-screen evolution.

Venita Aspen is having a «pinch me» moment… or maybe, as she navigates her debut season as a full-time cast member on Bravo's . «I used to literally leave events, I used to leave parties, 'I've got to go home and watch Bravo!' And now here we are, I'm on Bravo. I have to go home and watch myself.

Zendaya is swearing off cooking after sustaining an injury in the kitchen. On Wednesday evening, the star documented a minor injury that left her needing stitches.  “See now...this is why I don’t cook,” she captioned a picture of her manicured pointer finger wrapped in a white bandage, with a hint of blood coming through.

Beyoncé never misses a chance to show her love for the BeyHive! On Thursday, the 40-year-old singer put up her first-ever TikTok post, and it was a video entirely dedicated to her fans. The minute-long clip is a supercut of various videos from TikTokers dancing, strutting or simply vibing to the singer's latest single, "Break My Soul." It kicks off with TikToker Zachary Campbell saying, «When I say Beyoncé is back!,» before the dancing begins.«Seeing y’all release the wiggle made me so happy! Thank you so much for all the love for BREAK MY SOUL! — Love B,» she captioned the post.Unsurprisingly, fans immediately swarmed the video's comment sections to celebrate the singer's first post — although many have one common question: When is the «Break My Soul» music video dropping??Beyoncé joined TikTok back in Decemeber 2021, but she hasn't posted anything to the account since.

Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are having a second child together.The on-again-off-again pair are expecting another baby via surrogate. The pair already share a 4-year-old daughter, True Thompson.Though they're expecting a child together, the duo are not rekindling their romance.

Ciara and Russell Wilson celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary and took to their Instagram pages to share their ever-growing devotion. Ciara shared a video montage of the couple with her fans, writing, «Doing life with you has been everything I’ve hoped for, dreamt of, and more. It’s the best feeling in the world waking up to you everyday.»«I’m a better woman because of you,» she added. «There is absolutely nothing I wouldn’t do for you. Happy Anniversary Mi Amore.

Beyoncé is making history! Her latest single "Break My Soul" has earned the 40-year-old a landmark 20th top 10 hit, making her the first woman to earn at least 20 top 10s as a soloist and 10 as a member of a group.  announced the singer's feat on Tuesday, revealing that she's the third artist to accomplish the feat, joining Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. McCartney earned 23 solo top 10s in addition to 34 with The Beatles. Jackson comes in with 30 solo top 10s, along with 11 as a member of the Jackson 5/Jacksons.Following its first full week of tracking, «Break My Soul» surged from its No. 15 debut entry to No.

It's safe to say Rihanna no longer has to demand that «B**ch better have my money!»  released its 2022 list of «America’s Richest Self-Made Women» in June, and the 34-year-old earned a top spot among the publication's annual ranking of the nation’s most financially-successful female entrepreneurs, executives, entertainers and more. Not only is bad gal Rih-Rih sitting pretty with a net worth of $1.4 billion, but she's officially America's youngest self-made billionaire. She takes the title from 41-year-old Kim Kardashian, who came in 16th with a $1.8 billion fortune, thanks to her cosmetics and fragrance company, KKW Beauty, and her shapewear enterprise, Skims.In August 2021,  announced that Rihanna had officially become the wealthiest female musician in the world, second only to Oprah Winfrey as the richest female entertainer.

The Johnsons are back! Fans may have said goodbye to  after its series finale in April, but a new chapter for the fictional family kicks off with season five of its Freeform spinoff, , and ET is exclusively premiering the new chapter's trailer.Franchise star Marcus Scribner has officially joined his TV sister, Yara Shahidi, on the spinoff, reprising his role as Andre Johnson Jr. (aka Junior) as he embarks on his own journey to being «grown,» and we can tell from the trailer that it's going to be a trip.Sibling shenanigans ensue as Junior adapts to leaving behind the «real world» of a 9-5 to attend Cal U, which entails making his connections as a freshman on campus.

Michael B. Jordan was all smiles as he attended a Fourth of July party in Malibu, California, over the weekend. The 35-year-old actor -- who split from Lori Harvey in June -- seemed chill as he hung out with his friends at the event.

 actress, Christa B. Allen, sparked romance rumors with rapper The Game Monday after posting a flirty TikTok of the pair.

Nick Cannon has a message for his kids. The 41-year-old TV personality, who will soon be a dad of eight, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a video of himself rapping to his children.«I gotta say something to all of my kids, your daddy gonna love you whatever it is,» he rapped at one point, before insisting, «all of my children will always be friends, even if their mamas not in agreeance.»«Cannon's a gang and we're in allegiance,» he added.

Brittney Griner, sooner rather than later.Brittney, whose trial began last week, was arrested at a Moscow airport in February after Russia claimed she had cannabis oil in her luggage. A Russian judge ordered Brittney, the Phoenix Mercury center who played in Russia during the WNBA off-season, to remain in custody for the trial's duration. If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Brittney could face 10 years in a Russian prison.

Venus Williams was not afraid to call out these questions. After winning her first-round match with fellow tennis star Jamie Murray against Michael Venus and Alicja Rosolska on Saturday, the tennis pro shut down an eyebrow-raising line of questioning during a press conference at Wimbledon.«Are you in it to win it? Or is it the first target to get past the third round where Serena and Andy became a cropper?» a reporter asked the duo in a video of the exchange from the BBC that has since gone viral. The question references Venus' sister Serena Williams and Jamie's brother Andy Murray, who were both defeated in earlier rounds of the tennis tournament's singles competition.«What kind of question is that?» Venus asked, looking over at Jamie seemingly confused.«We're in it for a stroll,» she sarcastically responded to the reporter.

Brittney Griner was delivered to the White House on Monday morning, according to the Griner family, who provided excerpts to reporters. In her letter, the imprisoned WNBA star pleaded with the president not to forget her, and said her already deep appreciation for Independence Day has taken on new meaning this year. «I'm terrified I might be here forever,» wrote Griner, who has been detained in Russia since mid-February. «On the 4th of July, our family normally honors the service of those who fought for our freedom, including my father who is a Vietnam War Veteran.

Chris Rock and Lake Bell were spotted out together on several occasions over the Fourth of July weekend. On Friday night, the 57-year-old comedian and the 43-year-old actress were snapped enjoying each other’s company while they dined at celeb hotspot Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California.For the outing, Rock wore a white shirt with white pants and brown shoes, while Bell sported a black cropped top and black jeans.  An eyewitness also tells ET that the two were seen holding hands.A few days later, the pair was spotted out together again. In a photo obtained by , Rock and Bell had a casual brunch at Coast in Santa Monica on Sunday, and both looked relaxed during the meal.This weekend’s outings come after Rock and Bell were spotted in St.

Chris Rock and Lake Bell were spotted out together on multiple outings over the Fourth of July weekend. On Saturday night, the 57-year-old comedian and the 43-year-old actress were snapped enjoying each other’s company while they dined at celeb hotspot Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California. For the outing, Rock wore a white shirt with white pants and brown shoes, while Bell sported a black cropped top and black jeans.  On Sunday, the pair were spotted out together again.

Oprah Winfrey is giving her father the gift of a surprise! On Monday, the 68-year-old media mogul threw her father, Vernon Winfrey, a surprise Fourth of July gathering with his closest family and friends to honor him. In a video posted on her Instagram -- and filmed by her best friend Gayle King -- Oprah tells her followers that she wanted the chance to celebrate her ailing father, while he was still able to enjoy it.