LeBron James Apologizes for Sharing Antisemitic Rap Lyrics on Instagram
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said he was sorry on Sunday for sharing antisemitic rap lyrics on his Instagram account.
“Apologies, for sure, if I offended anyone,” James told ESPN,...
Weinstein, Former Company Reach Tentative Settlement With Dozens of Accusers
(JTA) — Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein and the board of his former film studio have reached a tentative $25 million settlement deal with dozens of women who accuse...
BBC Rejects Calls From Anti-Israel Activists to Not Air Eurovision Contest in Tel Aviv
The BBC has rejected a call from a group of anti-Israel activists to not air this year’s Eurovision song contest, set to be held on Tel Aviv in May.
Eurovision...
Actor Jussie Smollett Charged With Falsely Reporting Hate Attack
(JTA)— Jussie Smollett was charged with a felony for making a false police report in which the “Empire” actor said he was the victim of a hate attack last...
Charges Filed Against Robert Kraft for Soliciting Prostitutes
BY MARCY OSTER
(JTA) — Formal charges were filed against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft for soliciting prostitutes in Florida.
Kraft, 77, and two dozen other defendants were charged Monday...
Harvey Weinstein Accusers Agree to $19 million Settlement
BY MARCY OSTER
(JTA) — A group of women in the entertainment industry who sued Harvey Weinstein over allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse and rape have reached a $19 million...
Federal Judge Rejects Settlement With Weinstein Accusers
BY MARCY OSTER
(JTA) — A federal judge has rejected a $19 million settlement for women who have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct.
District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in New York objected...
Special Prosecutor to Investigate Dropped Charges Against Jussie Smollett
(JTA) — A local judge in Chicago has appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the decision by Cook County prosecutors to drop charges against actor Jussie Smollett for lying to police...
‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Takes 3 Screen Actor Guild Awards
(JTA) — “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” took the first three awards announced at the Screen Actors Guild ceremony.
Tony Shalhoub won a SAG award for Outstanding Performance by a Male...
U.S. Networks Aren’t Carrying Eurovision Finals
BY MARCY OSTER
(JTA) — Americans likely won’t get to watch Madonna perform at the 2019 Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv. Nor will they see the finals of the song competition.
No...