Jessica Simpson says Eric Johnson ‘still very much a part’ of her life
Jessica Simpson has new music coming, and the singer says its helping to heal her heart. Simpson’s “Use My Heart Against Me” will debut this week, the first song off her upcoming “Nashville Canyon: Part 1” project. The single comes a month after she and her husband Eric Johnson announced are ending their marriage of a decade. “I’ve grown up so much. I can handle so much,” Simpson told People in a new interview. “Maybe I’m just meant to love a lot of people in my life.”
A$AP Rocky found not guilty in assault case
A California jury has found A$AP Rocky not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, stemming from a 2021 shooting incident with a former friend in Los Angeles. Attorneys for the hip-hop artist and actor, who is the longtime partner of the singer and businesswoman Rihanna, had argued the weapon was a prop gun that only fired blanks. A$AP Rocky did not testify in the trial. Rihanna was present in the courtroom on Tuesday when the verdict was read. After the verdict was announced, the rapper expressed his appreciation to the jury, saying, “Thank y’all for saving my life.”
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moves to dismiss federal charge, arguing statute’s ‘racist origins’
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are moving to dismiss one of the charges the embattled music mogul is facing, arguing that the currently incarcerated Combs has been subject to a racist prosecution — which prosecutors have previously denied. “This case is unprecedented in many ways, but perhaps most notably, and most disturbingly, no White person has ever been the target of a remotely similar prosecution,” Combs’ defense argued in a new motion, filed Tuesday evening. “Mr. Combs has been singled out because he is a powerful Black man, and he is being prosecuted for conduct that regularly goes unpunished,” the filing continued.
Christopher Rich is 'really good,' reuniting with 'Reba' co-stars 7 years after a stroke
On the eve of his return to TV, "Reba" star Christopher Rich is getting vulnerable about the health issues that kept him from acting in recent years. Rich, 71, reunites with "Reba" co-stars Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire on Friday's episode of "Happy's Place." He told Us Weekly in an interview published Wednesday that he's feeling "really good" several years after experiencing a stroke and subsequent blood clots, which left him with limited mobility and a long road to recovery in their wake. "After my stroke and having a brain injury, it is like I got hit with an atomic bomb. So it all gets traumatized, and it is a hard reset," he told the outlet. "After I finally got out of the hospital, I was moving around again."
Los Angeles TV anchor Chauncy Glover's cause of death revealed
A cause of death for TV journalist Chauncy Glover, who died in November at the age of 39, has been released. The Los Angeles-based anchor died of "acute intoxication" stemming from a combination of chloroethane and methamphetamine, according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reviewed by USA TODAY. The manner of death was ruled an accident. Chloroethane, also known as ethyl chloride, exists as a colorless gas at room temperature and a liquid when stored in pressurized containers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Once used in leaded gasoline, the chemical compound is also known for its uses in the production of dyes, medicinal drugs and certain anesthetics.
Natalia Grace Barnett case subject of 'Good American Family': Here's what to know
"Grey's Anatomy" actress Ellen Pompeo stars in a new Hulu series inspired by the story of Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace Barnett, who was thrust into the spotlight after her adoptive parents claimed she was an adult, not a child. "Good American Family," set to premiere March 19 on Hulu, was inspired by "multiple stories, perspectives, threats, interpretations, and accusations." Though Natalia, or her adoptive family are not directly mentioned in the show's description, the drama focuses on "disturbing stories" surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopt a girl with a rare form of dwarfism.
A$AP Rocky verdict: Rihanna, Spike Lee, more stars celebrate rapper's acquittal
A$AP Rocky's acquittal in his criminal trial wasn't just a victory for the embattled rapper. On Tuesday, the 36-year-old hip-hop superstar was found not guilty of shooting at former friend A$AP Relli during a 2021 incident. Rocky, who'd been charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, was facing up to 24 years in prison if convicted.
'The View' split on Tom Hanks' MAGA 'SNL' character, from empathy to 'overblown' outrage
Tom Hanks brought his 2016 character Doug back in the "Black Jeopardy" sketch that aired during "SNL50." Joy Behar split from her co-hosts by not being a fan of the caricature.
Chappell Roan, lawyer? Singer teases fan-favorite song 'The Giver'
Chappell Roan is giving fans a taste of her rural Missouri roots. The "Pink Pony Club" hitmaker took to social media to tease her upcoming single "The Giver," a fan favorite track from her Nov. 2 performance on "Saturday Night Live." Roan revealed Tuesday that the unreleased twang-tinged track is now available on "The Lawyer Edition" vinyl, with the best new artist Grammy winner posting an Instagram photo with her hair slicked back in a lawyer outfit.
Blackpink announces 2025 world tour: Find out how to get tickets
Get your passports and suitcases ready, Blinks. Blackpink may be coming to an area near you. The record-breaking K-pop girl group announced its 2025 world tour on Wednesday. The 10-city global trek includes stops in Chicago, New York, London and Los Angeles. Since its debut in 2016, Blackpink, composed of Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé, has seen huge global success as a group and as solo artists. That includes making Coachella history as the first K-pop act to headline the event in 2023.