Michael Jeffries, who served as CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch from 1992 to 2014, was arrested on Tuesday, and faces federal charges related to sex trafficking. Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith were arrested in Florida and are expected to appear in court today, Oct. 22, The New York Times …
Read More »Joey Fatone Marks Return to Broadway With '&Juliet'
Love Broadway and boy bands? Well, get ready for the crossover of all crossovers. ‘NSync member Joey Fatone will return to the Broadway scene for the first time in nearly two decades, joining the cast of the jukebox musical &Juliet. Fatone is best known for his role as a founding …
Read More »Anti-Trafficking Activist Tim Ballard Hit With Human Trafficking Allegations in Federal Lawsuit
Tim Ballard, the anti-trafficking activist whose wildly exaggerated missions abroad were the basis of the hit 2023 film Sound of Freedom, is facing a new legal action from six women who last year sued him for sexual exploitation — leading Ballard to sue them for defamation earlier this month. The …
Read More »They're Huge on TikTok. Is That Enough to Make It as a DJ?
It was the Friday of July 4th weekend and, as expected, the Montauk crowd was partying. At Gurney’s Beach Club, 20- and 30-somethings danced to “Where You Are” by John Summit and Hayla, screaming along to the lyrics. The espresso martinis were flowing as gaggles of club-goers approached the DJ …
Read More »'Blade Runner 2049' Producers Sue Elon Musk Over AI Art in Cybercab Presentation
Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind the dystopian sci-fi opus Blade Runner 2049, is suing Elon Musk, Warner Bros. Discovery and Tesla over part of an Oct. 10 presentation to unveil the car maker’s designs for hypothetical future products, including an self-driving “cybercab.” The much-hyped event, which also included plans …
Read More »Chris Olsen Promises Laughter and Chaos on Variety Show Tour With Meghan Trainor's Brother Ryan
After opening for Meghan Trainor on her Timeless tour all summer, Chris Olsen and Ryan Trainor are ready for their headlining slot! During Meghan’s show in Los Angeles Saturday night, the bestie pair announced that they’ll be embarking on their own Club Chris Tour in 2025. Rolling Stone can unveil …
Read More »Viral Florida Man Known as 'Lieutenant Dan' Arrested for Trespassing in Tampa Bay
Joseph Malinowski, the 54-year-old Florida man who made headlines ahead of Hurricane Milton by claiming he would ride out the massive storm on a boat harbored in Tampa Bay — despite evacuation orders — was arrested on Friday, adding to his already substantial rap sheet. Malinowski was charged with “two …
Read More »Archdiocese of Los Angeles to Pay $880 Million Settlement Over Sex Abuse Claims
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to 1,353 people who alleged they were sexually abused as children by priests and other clergy. The settlement brings the total payout by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to settle sex abuse lawsuits to more than $1.5 billion. In …
Read More »Menendez Family Clamors for Erik and Lyle's Release: 'It's Time'
Family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez gathered outside a courthouse in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday to call for the brothers’ release from prison. The relatives, more than 20, gathered amid ongoing concerns that key evidence was excluded or not yet available when the brothers were convicted and sentenced to …
Read More »Alan Menken, Kenny Ortega, and 'Newsies' Cast Mobilize Voters in Remix Video
Actors from Broadway‘s Newsies, Suffs, and other stage productions are doing their part to encourage people to vote. The actors released a video featuring a medley of remixed Newsies tracks, including renditions of“Carrying the Banner” and “Seize the Day” reframed for the 2024 election. Similar to the Broadway Newsies production, …
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