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Mario Puzo famously began The Godfather with Balzac’s observation, slightly amended, that “behind every great fortune there is a crime.” And so it was with the tobacco, aluminum, and energy fortune inherited by Doris Duke, once the richest woman in America. A year ago, Vanity Fair published my account of the life and death of

Bill Gates spoke to Anderson Cooper about his now ex-wife Melinda and revealed he feels it’s time for ‘reflection’ and healing, just two days after their divorce became official. Bill Gates, 65, is speaking out about his feelings for his ex-wife Melinda, 56, and the headline-making cheating scandal he was a part of “20 years

Comedian Kathy Griffin is recovering in hospital following the successful partial removal of one of her lungs. According to the comedian, she was diagnosed with Stage 1 lung cancer approximately two weeks ago, and the surgery involved half of her left lung being removed. She said doctors caught the cancer early and it’s solely confined

It was one of several bizarre lines of defense, including the one wherein the governor declared “I do it with everyone. Black and white, young and old, straight and LGBTQ, powerful people, friends, strangers, people who I meet on the street.” By Bess Levin August 3, 2021 On Tuesday morning, New York attorney general Letitia

Diddy finally cleared the air about whether he was trying to taunt Jennifer Lopez when he posted a throwback photo from their famous relationship. Diddy, 51, meant no shade when he reminisced on his romance with Jennifer Lopez, 52, earlier this summer. As fans recall, the rapper (real name Sean Combs) resurfaced his famous 1998-2001 relationship with

A couple of years back, a buddy and I made a trip to New York to see a Yankees game. When we popped up out of the subway near the stadium, I asked him for my ticket. That’s when it got complicated. I learned that the Yankees no longer believed in paper tickets. I had

A generation ago, the landmark show and its creator blew up our idea of TV. With a new movie prequel, The Many Saints of Newark, on the way this fall, the showrunner returns to the scene of the crime. By Matthew Lynch August 2, 2021 Of all the whackings, beatings, and ritual humiliations served up

Lauren’s mother Turquoise Miami confirmed the sad news via Instagram, while it appears Fetty acknowledged the tragedy during his Rolling Loud performance. Fetty Wap‘s daughter Lauren Maxwell has sadly died at just 4-years-old. The 30-year-old rapper shared the little girl with Turquoise Miami, who confirmed the tragic news via Instagram on Sunday, August 1. “This

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained by Beijing police on suspicion of rape, police announced Saturday, following an accusation the former member of the Korean boy band EXO lured young women into sexual relationships. Wu, 30, earlier was accused by a teenager of having sex with her while she

Born to jump. By Jordan Hoffman July 31, 2021 While her parents Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa are doing eight shows a week at the Walter Kerr Theatre, Jessica Springsteen is at the Tokyo Olympic Games, ready to represent Team USA in show jumping. In an interview with PEOPLE, the 29-year-old Springsteen, who has been

Amid messy divorce proceedings with Nicole Young, rapper Dr. Dre was spotted out with a mystery woman in Los Angeles this week. A year after his split from Nicole Young, Dr. Dre has been spotted out with a mystery woman. The rapper, real name Andre Young, 56, stepped out in Los Angeles on Thursday, July

An Ottawa drummer with a passion for collecting reel-to-reel tapes deserves applause for the coming release of a Joni Mitchell performance recorded over half a century ago by none other than virtuoso guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The impromptu 1968 recording session of blossoming singer-songwriter Mitchell at the national capital’s Le Hibou Coffee House has long been

Bells are chiming outside of Emily Beecham’s flat, boldly interrupting the interview underway. I think it’s charming, but Beecham knows better—she’s the one who has to be there, in person, when they start ringing at 6 a.m. “It’s so annoying,” she says. “I don’t know how the locals enjoy it.” In this moment, she sounds

Lizzo shut down the bizarre rumor that she killed a fan while stage diving in a new TikTok — and even shared a demonstration to dispel the claim. Lizzo had a “good as hell” response to rumors that she killed a fan while stage diving during a concert. The Grammy winner, real name Melissa Jefferson,

It’s been 40 years since Lady Diana Spencer — later known as the beloved Princess Diana — and Prince Charles wed at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England, on July 29, 1981. Arguably, the pomp, the pageantry and the outright luxuriousness of it all hasn’t been matched since, even as the pair’s sons, Princes William

The Better Call Saul star collapsed on the set of his AMC show Tuesday—but “he’s going to be okay,” his son tweeted Wednesday. By Savannah Walsh July 28, 2021 Update (Wednesday, July 28, 6:52 p.m. ET): Odenkirk collapsed due to a “heart-related incident,” TMZ wrote Wednesday evening, adding that though “it was touch-and-go for the

While Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are flaunting their romance, Alex Rodriguez is having some fun of his own! J.Lo’s ex enjoyed a jet skiing excursion with Melanie Collins in St. Tropez on July 27. Alex Rodriguez hit the water with Melanie Collins on July 27! The former baseball star was photographed driving a jet ski,

Britney Spears’ new attorney petitioned Monday to oust her father from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years and replace him with a professional accountant. Matthew Rosengart said in documents filed in Los Angeles Superior court that the current legal arrangement “has grown increasingly toxic and is simply no longer

Somewhere, her middle school history teacher weeps.  By Bess Levin July 26, 2021 As COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths surge in the U.S., a small but growing number of Republicans have begun telling their constituents to get vaccinated. “It’s safe and effective,” Representative Steve Scalise said last week after getting his jab, noting that the

Tana Mongeau apologized for adding three-year-old True’s name to a ‘joke’ tweet about Tristan Thompson showing up to her birthday party on Father’s Day. Tana Mongeau, 23, is taking responsibility for a tweet she posted that referenced Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson‘s daughter True, 3, in the latest episode of her podcast, Cancelled with Tana

The problems began as soon as Roz showed up for a round of drinks before a New Order concert. She appeared at the table wearing a vintage “New Order Substance 1987” T-shirt. Julia was the first to pounce. “Uncool!” she exclaimed, aghast. “Shirt-to-show faux pas! You’re not supposed to wear a band’s T-shirt to a

Trump’s prevailing hold over the Republican Party forces its lower ranks and hopefuls to make some uncomfortable choices.  By Charlotte Klein July 25, 2021 Former President Donald Trump took to the rally stage in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday with what has now become his predictable diatribe against democracy. He commended the kangaroo audit of the

Khloe Kardashian has posted a new selfie of her daughter True with her cousins Dream and Chicago. See the cute pic! Khloe Kardashian, 37, has shared a sweet new photo of True Thompson, 3, Chicago West, 3, and Dream Kardashian, 4, smiling together. The Good American mogul celebrated the adorable trio, declaring their cousin connection was “Forever”.

Modern horror is arguably the most repetitive genre in cinema. Most new horror movies we see tend to use the same tropes and tricks, either descending into outright “gore porn” or sacrificing story for scares. They’re often predictable die-offs, one after the other, with the manner of death getting more and more gruesome as the

Shouldn’t that inflatable slide be used in emergencies only?   By Jordan Hoffman July 23, 2021 Alex Rodriguez, the no-longer-affianced baseball star, was spotted earlier this month surrounded by “a bevy of beauties,” we previously reported. Before that, he posted a photo of himself on a floatation device somewhere at sea. Well, the good people

Britney Spears stunned in this ensemble as she danced around at home just days after she was granted permission to hire her own lawyer. Britney Spears, 39, is still keeping things positive on Instagram! The pop star graced her fans with yet another sexy dancing video on Friday, July 23, wearing a sexy lace catsuit

Musician Eric Clapton says he will not play at any venue that requires attendees to provide proof of vaccination in his latest effort to oppose COVID-19 health precautions. Clapton, 76, says he will not perform on “any stage where there is a discriminated audience present,” according to a statement he released on Telegram. “Unless there is

Some corners of the network have spoken positively about vaccines before, and others remain staunchly conspiracy-minded. But the recent shift in overall tone is noteworthy and begs the question: Why now? By Caleb Ecarma July 22, 2021 On Wednesday night, Joe Biden himself took note of Fox News’ apparent change of heart when it comes

In a post that gushed about the ‘Senior Year’ cast and crew, lead star Rebel Wilson showed off her twerking skills. Check out her moves. Rebel Wilson shared new behind-the-scenes footage from her upcoming Netflix film Senior Year. The actress, 41, shared a clip with the crew dancing and twerking to an upbeat pop song

New York prison officials handed convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein over to California on Tuesday to face additional sexual assault charges, ending the former movie mogul’s lengthy fight to delay his extradition. Weinstein, 69, was booked into a downtown Los Angeles jail Tuesday afternoon, records showed. He could be arraigned on 11 sexual assault counts, including