Mr. T turned 73 today. Still going strong and just as iconic as ever.
Kid Cudi is expected to testify at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial on Thursday. He briefly dated Diddy’s ex, Cassie Ventura, and prosecutors say Diddy had Cudi’s car firebombed in retaliation. Cassie already testified that Diddy became violent and threatened both of them after learning about the relationship.
Jessica Mann testified again in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial, describing two rapes—one in 2013 and another months later after she tried to cut ties with him. She said the second incident was especially violent. In court, she pointed directly at Weinstein, asking him to look at her. He responded by making strange noises, which his attorney blamed on a medical condition. Mann described him as a “Jekyll and Hyde,” and other women have made similar accusations.
French prosecutors are asking for a 10-year sentence for the man accused of leading the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian in her Paris hotel. She was tied up while millions in jewelry were stolen. The group, mostly in their 60s and 70s, has been called the “Grandpa robbers” in French media. Verdicts are expected Friday.
Chris Brown is out on $6.7 million bail for an assault charge but still plans to kick off his tour on June 8. He’ll be joined by Jhené Aiko, Summer Walker, and Bryson Tiller. His court date was delayed, so the show is going on as planned.
Kourtney Kardashian is seriously considering homeschooling her kids. On Khloé in Wonder Land, she said she’s no longer sold on traditional schooling. Her kids have even sent her articles about successful people who took different paths. She also prefers natural remedies over medicine when they’re sick.
Lady Gaga just won her first Emmy for her performance during the Super Bowl pre-game show. With a Grammy and an Oscar already under her belt, she’s now just a Tony away from joining the EGOT club. Charles Barkley and Peyton Manning also picked up wins at the Sports Emmy Awards.
MrBeast has officially become a billionaire. The YouTube star’s empire of challenges, giveaways, and branded snacks has pushed him into the top financial tier.
Mattel and TriStar Pictures are making a Whac-A-Mole movie. It’ll be a mix of live-action and animation, though plot details haven’t been shared yet. It’s the latest in a trend of turning classic games into big-screen adventures.
