The New York Times – Music:
The Grammy-nominated singer was sentenced to six years in 2023 for drug trafficking. The reasons for his release were unclear.
Author: Derrick Bryson Taylor
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Mickey Rourke Declines $100,000 in Donations After His Eviction
The New York Times – Film:
Rourke’s landlord said in court documents that the actor owed nearly $60,000 in rent. Rourke said he had declined to pay rent after the home became uninhabitable.
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$650,000 in Pop Star Memorabilia? These Superfans Know Few Limits.
The New York Times – Music:
For megafans of megastars like Madonna and Mariah Carey, obsessive collecting is an emotional, not a financial, investment. The tradition dates to ancient Rome.
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Nick Reiner, Arrested in Deaths of His Parents: What We Know
The New York Times – Film:
The son of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, who was booked on suspicion of murder and remains in jail without bail, has long struggled with drug addiction.
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Peter Greene, ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask’ Actor, Dies at 60
The New York Times – Film:
Mr. Greene, who built a four-decade career uncannily portraying villains, was found dead in his apartment in Manhattan on Friday, his manager said.
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Jubilant Sykes, Celebrated Opera Singer, Is Stabbed to Death
The New York Times – Music:
After the police found the Grammy-nominated performer in his home with fatal wounds, his son was taken into custody, the authorities said.
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Donald Glover Says He Had a Stroke That Prompted Him to Cancel His Tour in 2024
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper and actor, who performed in Los Angeles on Saturday, said doctors had also discovered a hole in his heart, prompting him to cancel his world tour.
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SAG Awards Changes Its Name to the Actor Awards
The New York Times – Film:
The annual awards, started three decades ago by the Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA, has begun to reach a global audience through livestreaming on Netflix.