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Judge Rules Justin Baldoni Can Obtain Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's Messages

A judge overseeing Blake Lively's lawsuit against It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni denied her request to exclude texts between herself and Taylor Swift from the case.

June 19, 2025

7 Men Charged in $100 Million Jewelry Heist, Largest in United States History

Seven Southern California men have been charged in connection to a $100 million theft that happened in 2022, which federal prosecutors described as the "largest jewelry heist in U.S. history."

June 18, 2025

Karen Read Breaks Silence After Not Guilty Verdict

Karen Read shared her thoughts on her not guilty verdict after she was acquitted on murder charges in connection to the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe.

June 18, 2025

Unpacking Karen Read's Murder Trial Saga

Karen Read has been found not guilty of murder in the 2022 death of her cop boyfriend John O'Keefe after her first trial in 2024 ended in a hung jury. Get all the details on the case.

June 18, 2025

Karen Read Found Not Guilty of Murdering Boyfriend in Retrial

Karen Read was found not guilty for the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe, more than one year after her first trial ended in a hung jury.

June 18, 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial: Why Court Was Abruptly Canceled

As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial continues, Judge Arun Subramanian postponed court June 18 due to an unexpected issue. 

June 18, 2025

Country Singer Conner Smith Cancels Shows to "Process Recent Events" After Fatal Car Accident

Country singer Conner Smith, who was set to perform alongside Jelly Roll and Megan Moroney June 21, has opted out of multiple scheduled shows after police said he fatally hit a woman with his car.

June 18, 2025

Tyler Perry Sued for $260 Million by The Oval Star Accusing Him of Sexual Harassment

Tyler Perry is being sued for $260 million in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Derek Dixon, a cast member on his BET series The Oval. Perry's attorney has denied the "fabricated" allegations.

June 17, 2025

R. Kelly Hospitalized After Overdosing in Prison, His Lawyer Says

R. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for convictions on charges including sex trafficking, has been hospitalized after an alleged drug overdose June 13.

June 17, 2025

Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman’s Kids Speak Out After Shooting Death of Parents

After Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in a targeted attack, their children have spoken out. 

June 17, 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial: Why Juror No. 6 Was Dismissed From the Case

Juror No. 6 in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial has officially been dismissed by Judge Arun Subramanian, who cited concerns over the male juror’s candor. 

June 16, 2025

Savannah Chrisley Shares Emotional Video From Dad Todd Chrisley’s Prison Release

Savannah Chrisley shared a video of her sweet reunion with Todd Chrisley in celebration of his first Father’s Day since his release from prison following a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

June 16, 2025

Kanye West Supports Sean "Diddy" Combs in Court Amid Sex Trafficking Trial

As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial for sex trafficking and racketeering continues, Kanye West attended court June 13 to support the rapper. 

June 13, 2025

Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial: Live Updates Week 5: Special Agent to Testify After “Jane” Leaves Stand

After Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex, who is going by “Jane” for the trial, completed her testimony, special agents involved in the rap mogul’s Los Angeles house raids will take the stand June 13.

June 13, 2025

Todd Chrisley Shares First Message on Social Media After Prison Release

Todd Chrisley, who was released from prison last month along with wife Julie Chrisley after being pardoned by Donald Trump, shared his first social media message of freedom.

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

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Were Forced Out of Georgia Home by U.S. Marshals

Kim Zolciak and her estranged husband Kroy Biermann were "ejected" from their Georgia home by U.S. Marshals three months after the property was sold to a new owner for $2.75 million, per legal docs.

June 11, 2025

ICE Says TikTok Star Khaby Lame Detained and Told to Leave U.S.

Khaby Lame, an Italian Senegalese TikToker who is one of the most followed creators on the app, was detained and granted “voluntary departure” from the U.S., according to ICE officials.

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

Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial: Prosecution Seeks Removal of Juror in Case

The prosecution in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial shared on day 21 that it is seeking the removal of a juror due to “a lack of candor.”

June 11, 2025

Why Scooter Braun’s Company Is Being Subpoenaed by Blake Lively in Justin Baldoni Battle

Scooter Braun’s company HYBE America—of which he is CEO—has been issued a subpoena by Blake Lively’s team amid her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, a source close to the matter confirmed to E! News.

June 11, 2025

Kanye West Changes His Name Again

Kanye West—who legally changed his name from Kanye Omari West to Ye in 2018—is now going by the moniker Ye Ye in business documents filed in California.

June 10, 2025

Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Says Blake Lively’s Victory Is “False” After Lawsuit Dismissal

After a judge dismissed Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit and Blake Lively subtly addressed the victory on social media, the It Ends With Us director’s lawyer slammed her claims the suit is over. 

June 10, 2025

Blake Lively Is All Smiles in First Outing After Justin Baldoni Lawsuit Dismissal

Blake Lively stepped out only hours after Justin Baldoni’s countersuit against her was dismissed, and the It Ends With Us star’s joy was evident on her face. 

June 10, 2025

Country Singer Conner Smith Kills Elderly Woman in Crosswalk During Car Accident, Per Police

Country singer Conner Smith struck a pedestrian while driving in Nashville June 8, according to local authorities. The woman later died in a hospital.

June 10, 2025