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Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case was allegedly dismissed prematurely due to a judge "misunderstanding" the evidence, according to a prosecutor. The Hollywood actor's trial came to an abrupt halt in July when a New Mexico judge decided to dismiss a charge related to the tragic shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Rust film set.The case was thrown out due to police and prosecutors' misconduct over withholding ammunition evidence from the defence, with the judge also confirming that charges cannot be refiled.

A BBC newsreader has revealed that they have “properly” married their partner and has given fans a peek inside the special occasion. On Monday, 5 August, BBC News anchor Karin Giannone announced on social media that she had legally married her partner Nick Buckley, who is a studio automation specialist, and shared a snap from the big day. In the photo, which was uploaded to X and Instagram, Karin and Nick beamed from ear to ear as they celebrated the milestone.

The heartbroken family of British teenager Jay Slater has made a special request for their son's funeral, after UK coroners announced his cause of death. .The 19 year old went missing in the Canary Islands in mid-June and was found four weeks later after frantic searches.The apprentice bricklayer was in Tenerife with friends for his first holiday abroad.The trio, including Lucy Law and Brad Hargreaves, visited a rave before Jay vanished in a mountainous region of the holiday island.

The cricket world is mourning the loss of former England captain Graham Thorpe, who has died at the age of 55. Graham a true legend in the sport, led and coached the England team throughout his incredible career.

A conman posed as a celebrity auctioneer in his attempt to rob a bank, but was foiled by sharp-witted staff. Back in 2014, the man – who can't be named for legal reasons – walked into a UK branch of a popular bank claiming to be Charles Hanson, one of the stars of the hit BBC TV show Bargain Hunt, in his attempt to steal £3,000. Workers in the bank were suspicious of the man and gathered the fingerprint evidence police needed to convict him.

Tributes have been paid to Grammy-winning musician Shaun Martin, who has died at the age of 45. On Sunday, 4 August, it was announced that Shaun, who was a member of Snarky Puppy, had tragically passed away. In an emotional post uploaded to Instagram, jazz group Snarky Puppy paid tribute to the “music legend” as they confirmed the sad news.

Jay Slater's heartbroken mum has shared that she has brought his body back to the UK - 19 days after he was tragically found following a month-long search. Debbie Duncan, 55, made the heartbreaking journey from Tenerife to Manchester Airport last week, accompanied by Jay's supportive dad Warren, 58, and Jay's brother Zak, 24.

Rock star Jimmy Barnes, who previously worked with iconic band INXS, revealed on Saturday 3 August that he has suffered a health scare that has caused him to cancel the rest of his current tour.The 68 year old singer took to social media to tell fans that he had experienced “unbearable” pain following shows in New Zealand that led him to seek hospital attention. Jimmy, who had a hip replacement in 2022 and open heart surgery last year, wrote on Facebook: “I've got some bad news unfortunately.

A classic episode of the much-loved daytime TV show Four in a Bed has seriously stirred up viewers as they watched B&B owners swap spaces and critique their stay in the competitive series.The rerun from season 16 had fans buzzing on social media, not shying away from expressing their views.The drama hit its peak during the shows climactic final when the participants judge and score each other's establishments. In one particularly tense moment, The Coachman Inn and its host, Justin Hyam, were on the sharp end of some less-than-complimentary feedback as fellow contenders handed out devastatingly low scores, with one being alarmingly critical about cleanliness, granting a mere two out of ten, referencing neglected cobwebs and dust.

Huw Edwards was filmed waiting at a busy station by the stepdad of a boy who he reportedly paid £35,000 for sexual pictures, in a video obtained by The Sun. In the video, taken by the boy’s stepfather in May last year, the former BBC journalist is said to be waiting to meet the boy for a secret rendezvous, after allegedly asking him to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Legendary rock band Aerosmith is hanging up their touring boots due to a persistent vocal injury affecting their iconic frontman, Steven Tyler. Following a larynx fracture Steven, 76, sustained during a concert in September 2023, the band has made the tough decision to retire from touring, nearly a year after the incident. In an emotional statement, Aerosmith explained: "We've always wanted to blow your mind when performing.

Cardi B has made the tough decision to file for divorce, and it seems it's been a long time in the making.The 31 year old rap sensation recently parted ways with her husband Offset, and a source spilled to PEOPLE that "filing for divorce again wasn't an easy decision".The insider dished: "She has two kids already, is pregnant and is also a working mom. She'd love to have a great marriage too, but since it's more of a distraction than support, she needs to end it." Those close to Cardi are all for her choice to call time on her marriage.The source continued: "It's been a long time coming.

Cardi B has announced she is pregnant with her third child, one day after she filed for divorce from her husband.The American rapper, 31, took to Instagram on Wednesday, 1 August to share the news with her 166M followers. Alongside two stunning photos showing off her blossoming baby bump, Cardi wrote the caption: "With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life and most of all renewed my power! "Reminded me that I can have it all! You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion! "I love you so much and can not wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do! It’s so much easier taking life’s twists, turns and test laying down, but you, your brother and your sister have shown me why it’s worth it to push through!" The two photos showed Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Cephus, draped in a long red fur coat and a red satin dress to reveal her baby bump.

Singled Out star Randal Malone has sadly passed away at the age of 66 after a long fight with kidney disease.The actor, known for his roles in numerous low-budget films and as a 'film star' on the iconic 90s MTV dating game show, died at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, following a lengthy battle with kidney disease. Born in Kentucky in 1958, Randal's interest in showbiz was sparked when his father, a car racer, introduced him to Marty Robins and Patsy Cline during their racetrack visits.

Cameron Mathison has announced that he and his wife are parting ways after over 20 years of marriage.The General Hospital star and his wife Vanessa, who are proud parents to Lucas, 21, and 18 year old Leila, confirmed that it was time for them to "part ways". Confirming the news on Wednesday, 31 August, just four days after celebrating their 22nd wedding anniversary, the pair explained that despite their split they were thankful for all the joyful moments they shared as husband and wife. In a joint statement, they said: "After 22 years of marriage, we have made the difficult decision to part ways.

The hip-hop world is in mourning following the death of iconic rapper Chino XL, who has died at the age of 50.The artist, born Derek Emmanuel Barbosa, was known for his lyrical prowess and his infamous rivalry with the late Tupac Shakur. Reports state that he passed away on Monday (29 July), but no details regarding the circumstances or the cause of death have been disclosed as yet.The sad news broke via AllHipHop, sending shockwaves through the music community.

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has reportedly split from his wife Vicky Flind after court papers related to charges against him revealed a different address to the family home. Huw, 62, and wife Vicky, 60, live in a house in Dulwich, south London, but court documents reveal he is now dividing his time between a new home in Wandsworth, south west London, and one in Wales. OK! has contacted Huw's rep for comment.

Hannah Hunt, the daughter of John Hunt, who died after an attack at her home, was found alive by police with a "crossbow bolt in her chest" after being "tied up", an inquest at Hertfordshire Coroner's Court heard.The court was informed that Hannah Hunt, 28, was able to text someone pleading for help, telling them she had been “tied up” at the family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9.The text urged the recipient to inform police that the perpetrator was still present at the scene. Following her plea for help through the text, Hannah was then able to call 999, reporting that she and her mother and sister had been shot, providing her address before the connection was lost, as recounted during the inquest.

Slash has shared a heart-wrenching tribute to his stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, whose untimely passing at the age of 25 has left him with a "permanently fractured" heart.The legendary Guns N' Roses axeman, aged 59, took to Instagram to express his profound grief over the loss of Lucy-Bleu on July 19, posting a touching message alongside her photo. "My heart is permanently fractured. I will never ever stop missing you and remembering what a beacon of happiness, laughter, creativity and beauty you have always been.

Richard Keys, the ex-Sky Sports presenter, has hit back at allegations that he cheated on his critically ill wife before tying the knot with a friend of his daughter's.The 66 year old, who departed Sky Sports in a veil of controversy alongside former footballer Andy Gray after they were caught on tape making sexist comments about female referees during a game coverage for the network, used X as a platform to tear down what he felt was an inappropriate comment regarding his personal life. Richard secretly exchanged vows with Lucie Rose, a 35 year old lawyer and his daughter's friend, in a small ceremony in Devon last June.

US family gospel group, The Nelons, are in mourning after three of their members tragically perished in a plane crash, according to an announcement from their management. Jason Clark, Kelly Nelon Clark and their daughter, Amber Kistler, were killed on Friday – they had been due to perform on a cruise ship.