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Trailblazing Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland Talks About Her Own Heroes, from Raven Wilkinson to Prince
Misty Copeland inspired the next generation of Black girls as the first Black woman to be named a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. In a wide-ranging interview with LX News host Tabitha Lipkin, she talked about the people who have inspired her — from Raven Wilkinson, who was the first Black ballerina to dance in an all-white company...
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IRS Says Executors Undervalued Prince's Estate by 50%
The controversy over Prince’s estate is heating up again after the Internal Revenue Service said administrators have undervalued it by 50%, or about $80 million
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Cobain ‘MTV Unplugged' Guitar Sells for Sky-high $6 Million
Grunge became gold as the guitar Kurt Cobain played on Nirvana’s 1993 “MTV Unplugged” performance months before his death sold for an eye-popping $6 million at auction
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Joe Jackson Laid to Rest in Private Funeral
A private funeral for Joe Jackson was held at Forest Lawn in Glendale, California, Monday, E! News reported. Family members, including Janet Jackson, were spotted at the funeral.
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Prince Guitar, McCartney Beatles Lyrics Come Up for Auction
A guitar from Prince’s prime and some legendary Beatles lyrics sketched out by Paul McCartney are among the items going up for auction at a major music artifacts sale
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Prince Doctor to Pay $4K Civil Penalty for Prescription
A Minnesota medical board has disciplined a doctor who treated Prince for prescribing pain medication for the pop megastar in another person’s name.
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From Hollywood to Kensington: Meghan Markle's Life in Photos
See Meghan Markle’s life in photos from her days at Northwestern University, to her first breakout role in “Suits,” to her engagement with Britain’s Prince Harry.
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John Legend, H.E.R. to Perform at Prince Tribute Concert
John Legend, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, H.E.R. and Earth, Wind & Fire are set to perform at a Prince tribute concert this month.
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Prince Andrew Accuser Says She'll Never Forget the ‘Disgusting' Sexual Encounter
Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who said she was a victim of a sex trafficking scheme that led to her having sexual encounters with the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, is once again speaking out about the alleged sexual encounter she had with the prince many years ago.
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Focus on Early Release of Convict in London Stabbings
Usman Khan was convicted on terrorism charges but let out of prison early. He attended a “Learning Together” conference for ex-offenders, and used the event to launch a bloody attack, stabbing two people to death and wounding three others. Police shot him dead after he flashed what seemed to be a suicide vest. Khan is gone, but the questions remain:...
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Takes on New Roles for Royal Family
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, moves into a more visible role within the British royal family with her new responsibilities as patron of four organizations – two of which were previously held by the Queen.
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Prince Andrew's Troubles Not Over Despite Change in Status
Britain’s Prince Andrew continues to face many hurdles despite his decision to step down from royal duties because of his friendship with billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The 59-year-old prince, who is Queen Elizabeth II’s son, is struggling to stay at the helm of his Pitch&Palace charity, with some British media reports indicating he has already stepped down. A number...
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Andrew's Journey Took Him From ‘Party Prince' to Pariah
Known for dating models and actresses, Prince Andrew earned a nickname as the “party prince.” But as charities and businesses sought distance from the scandal-tainted royal, some tabloids recently dubbed him the “pariah prince.” Queen Elizabeth II’s second son announced Wednesday that he would step back from public duties because of his ties to American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying...
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Prince Andrew to Step Back From Public Duties
Following days of turmoil that have damaged the British royal family’s reputation, Prince Andrew has decided to step back from public duties with the queen’s permission because of his association with a notorious sex offender. The second son of Queen Elizabeth II said in a statement Wednesday that it has become clear to him in recent days that his association...
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New Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Sues His Estate, Calls on Prince Andrew to Speak Under Oath
A woman identified as Jane Doe 15 is suing the estate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, alleging he preyed upon, trafficked and sexually abused her when she was 15. The woman, now 31, who spoke at a news conference Tuesday with her attorney Gloria Allred said she grew up in a poor family in the Midwest. According to the lawsuit,...
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Prince Andrew Says He Let the Royal Family Down in His Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein
Prince Andrew said in an interview with the BBC that he let the Royal Family down by staying with the late, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein after the American’s first conviction, NBC News reports. “That’s the bit that… as it were, I kick myself for on a daily basis because it was not something that was becoming of a member of...
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Rosalía Marks Historic Night for Women at Latin Grammys
Spanish singer Rosalía, the breakthrough performer known for blending flamenco music with sounds like reggaeton and Latin trap, won album of the year at the 2019 Latin Grammys, becoming the first solo female performer to win the top honor since Shakira’s triumph 13 years ago. Rosalía won three awards Thursday, tying top nominee Alejandro Sanz and besting the veteran singer-songwriter...
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Macron Marks Armistice Day, 101 Years After End of WWI
French President Emmanuel Macron marked Armistice Day on Monday by visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under Paris’ Arc de Triomphe, as a giant tricolor flag flew overhead. Greeted by Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, Macron laid a wreath and inspected troops during the ceremony celebrating 101 years since the Armistice that ended the slaughter of World War I. He...
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ABC Says Interview With Epstein Accuser Wasn't Ready to Air
ABC News faced questions Tuesday about its reluctance to air a sensitive story of alleged sexual misconduct after a leaked video emerged of reporter Amy Robach complaining about how her bosses handled an interview with a Jeffrey Epstein accuser. The conservative web site Project Veritas released video of Robach venting that “every day I get more and more pissed” that...
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Trick-or-Treater Restocks Empty Candy Bowl From His Own Haul
When an 8-year-old trick-or-treater came across a porch with an empty candy bowl Thursday, he decided to part with some of his candy to spare others the same disappointment.