Crime

Rapper Silentó Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Killing His Cousin

Ricky Lamar Hawk—the rapper who rose to fame as Silentó with 2015's "Watch Me (Whip/ Nae Nae)"—was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2021 fatal shooting of his cousin Frederick Rooks.

June 12, 2025

Rapper Silentó Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Killing His Cousin

Ricky Lamar Hawk—the rapper who rose to fame as Silentó with 2015's "Watch Me (Whip/ Nae Nae)"—was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2021 fatal shooting of his cousin Frederick Rooks. 

June 11, 2025

Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau’s Daughter Audrey Welcomes First Baby With Fiancé

Vili Fualaau and the late Mary Kay Letourneau's oldest daughter Audrey Fualaau welcomed her first baby with her fiancé Ethan Tela: a baby boy named Elias Ulumailuma D. Porter.

June 11, 2025

Smallville's Allison Mack Gets Married After Prison Release in NXIVM Sex Trafficking Case

Smallville's Allison Mack—who spent time behind bars for her involvement in the NXIVM sex trafficking case—got married at a Los Angeles wedding two years after her prison release.

June 11, 2025

R. Kelly Says He's in Danger, Accuses Prison Officials of Hatching Murder Plot

R. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for convictions on charges including sex trafficking, has requested a temporary release due to an alleged murder plot against him.

June 11, 2025

Olympian Mary Lou Retton Breaks Silence After DUI Arrest, Guilty Plea

Mary Lou Retton shared her first statement after she was arrested and charged for driving under the influence. The retired Olympic gymnast appeared in court on June 10, entering a guilty plea for the DUI charge surrounding the May 17 incident.

June 11, 2025

Decker Sisters' Cause of Death Revealed After Dad Accused of Murder

The cause of death for Paityn Decker, 9, Evelyn Decker, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5—three sisters found dead near a Washington campground—has been determined as homicidal suffocation.

June 9, 2025

Taylor Swift Files for Temporary Restraining Order Against Man She Says Is Harassing Her

Taylor Swift has filed a temporary restraining order against Brian Jason Wagner, a Colorado resident, stating in legal documents he has repeatedly shown up to her Los Angeles home in the last year.

June 9, 2025

Dad Accused of Killing His 3 Daughters Allegedly Made Chilling Online Searches Before They Went Missing

Travis Decker, who has been charged with killing his daughters Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, had a suspicious search history leading up to the murders, an affidavit revealed. 

June 9, 2025

Manhunt Underway for Dad of 3 Missing Daughters Found Dead in Washington State

Authorities are searching for Washington State man Travis Decker, who is suspected of murdering his three daughters Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, who were found dead June 2.

June 5, 2025

Luigi Mangione Case: Prosecutors Release Copies of His Chilling “Manifesto”

Six months after Luigi Mangione was charged in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson, to which he has pleaded not guilty, state prosecutors released copies of his “manifesto.”

June 5, 2025

Intruder Arrested at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort, Told Police He Wants to “Marry” Kai Trump

Anthony Reyes of Texas was arrested after attempting to break into Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort with the goal of marrying the president’s 18-year-old granddaughter Kai Trump.

June 4, 2025

Intruder Arrested at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort, Told Police He Wants to “Marry” Kai Trump

Anthony Reyes of Texas was arrested after attempting to break into Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort with the goal of marrying the president’s 18-year-old granddaughter Kai Trump.

June 4, 2025

Madeleine McCann Case: Authorities Renew Search for Missing Girl 18 Years After Disappearance

Authorities have renewed the search for Madeleine McCann 18 years after her disappearance ahead of a primary suspect, Christian Brueckner, being released from prison. 

June 3, 2025

Sean “Diddy “ Combs’ Trial: Why R. Kelly Was Name-Dropped in Court

On the 14th day of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial, R. Kelly was mentioned during cross-examination of the rap mogul’s former personal assistant, who is using the pseudonym “Mia.”

June 2, 2025

Josh Duggar Makes New Request in Child Porn Case Amid Financial Strain

Josh Duggar made a new request as he fights to overturn his conviction. The ‘19 Kids and Counting’ star is currently serving out a 12-year prison sentence.

May 29, 2025

Josh Duggar Makes New Request in Child Porn Case Amid Financial Strain

Three years after Josh Duggar was sentenced to 12 years in prison for receipt and possession of child pornography, the TLC alum has requested a court-appointed attorney to overturn his conviction.

May 29, 2025

Julie Chrisley Released From Prison After Donald Trump Pardons Sentence

Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley have been released after President Donald Trump pardoned their prison sentences, freeing them following two years behind bars.

May 29, 2025

Savannah Chrisley Reveals Next Steps for Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley’s Return After Prison 

Savannah Chrisley shared how she is preparing for Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley’s return home after President Donald Trump confirmed he’d issue a pardon for their tax fraud and evasion convictions.

May 28, 2025

Exclusive

When Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley Will Be Officially Pardoned by Donald Trump

A White House official exclusively told E! News that President Donald Trump will sign pardons for Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley—who are in prison on tax fraud charges—in the next 24 hours. 

May 27, 2025

Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley to Be Pardoned By Donald Trump

President Donald Trump is set to issue a pardon to Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley after they were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion. He shared the news with their daughter Savannah May 27.

May 27, 2025

Rust Shooting Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Released From Prison

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed—who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the 2021 fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins—was released from prison May 23, per authorities.

May 23, 2025

Kim Kardashian Speaks Out After 8 Are Found Guilty in Paris Robbery Trial

Kim Kardashian shared her reaction to the verdict in the 2016 Paris robbery trial, for which she detailed being held at gunpoint in a chilling courtroom testimony.

May 23, 2025

Kid Cudi Details Chilling Call With Sean “Diddy” Combs During Alleged Break-In

During Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial May 22, Kid Cudi alleged that the rap mogul broke into his house when he found out about his and Cassie Ventura’s relationship.

May 22, 2025

Anthony Anderson's Home Broken Into by 3 Men

Authorities confirm that Anthony Anderson’s Encino home was broken into by 3 men on May 18th around 11pm, per NBC Los Angeles. The investigation is still ongoing.

May 21, 2025