Jussie Smollett Files 'Malicious Prosecution' Counterclaim Against City of Chicago

Jussie Smolletthas filed a countersuit against the city of Chicago and other parties, claiming that he was the victim of “malicious prosecution” after he was charged with orchestrating a fake hate crime against himself. (The charges were later dropped.) The court documents state that the defendants “conduct as herein alleged was willful and wanton, and committed maliciously, fraudulently, and oppressively, with the wrongful intent of injuring Mr. Smollett, and in conscious disregard of Mr....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Stephanie Lewis

Just Another Day in Australia: Rangers Wrangle 1,300-lb. Crocodile to Keep It from Entering Town

Photo: Northern Territory Department of Tourism and Culture/AP/ShutterstockWhile you are at the office answering emails, Australia’sNorthern Territory Parks and Wildliferangers are out there wrangling crocodiles as part of their day job.Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife posted on Facebookon Tuesday that rangers captured, sedated and moved a 4.7-meter crocodile. That’s more than 15 ft. of scaly, scary reptile.“Yesterday afternoon rangers caught a 4.7m male saltwater crocodile in a trap on private property 60km downstream from Katherine,” reads the post, which features a photo of the animal with six Parks and Wildlife employees to provide size comparison....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 904 words · Sarah Moon

Justice Department Won't Seek Charges Against Cops in 2014 Tamir Rice Shooting

Tamir Rice.Photo: Richardson & Kucharski Co., L.P.A./AP Two Cleveland police officers will not be criminally charged for their involvement in the 2014 killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in an Ohio park, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday. According to aDepartment of Justice release, federal prosecutors concluded that the poor quality of the video from the shooting could not prove that Officers Timothy Loehmann and Frank Garmback obstructed justice. Prosecutors reportedly said that because the officers' claimed that Loehmann believed Tamir was going for his gun when he fatally shot him, the DOJ would have to prove that Loehmann’s actions willfully broke the law rather than being the result of a mistake, negligence or bad judgment....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Laurie Chan

Justin Bieber Apologizes After Commenting 'Burn It' on a Photo of Jojo Siwa's Car

Justin Bieber, Jojo Siwa.Photo: Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock; Frank Micelotta/Fox/PictureGroup/REX/Shutterstock Is it too late now to say sorry? Justin Bieberapologized to teen sensationJojo Siwaon Sunday, after making a critical comment about a custom colorful wrap Siwa, 15, had received for her car as a Christmas present. Earlier this week, West Coast Customsre-posted an imagethat the Nickelodeon star and YouTube personality had shared on her own Instagram account of the creation, which featured bright colors and an image of the teen’s face and name on the hood of the vehicle....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Mr. Chad Juarez

Justin Bieber Loves Being 'Left Alone' in Canada: 'It's Much More Peaceful' Says Source

Justin Bieberhas been enjoying married life in his native home country!“Justin loves being in Canada because it’s very peaceful. He can take Hailey out and it’s not a mess with photographers,” a source recently told PEOPLE.“They are much more left alone. They seem very happy together,” the source said.In fact, Canada was the place where the Biebers celebrated theirfirst Thanksgivingas a married couple. Not only did the holiday mark their first holiday since theysecretly wedin September, but it was also a family gathering to celebrate the model’s 22nd birthday on Nov....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Patricia Lam

Justin Bieber Shares Throwback Photo with Kendall Jenner Ahead of Coachella

Talk about a major Throwback Thursday!Just one day before the highly anticipated start of theCoachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,Justin Biebershared a hilarious throwback photo on Instagram with palKendall Jennerfrom 2015 — revealing he has some high expectations for this year’s festival.“Coachella better be good this year,” he captioned the photo, which showeda young Bieber and Jennertogether at the festival.In 2015, Bieber attended the event with Jenner and his now wife, Hailey Baldwin....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Don Todd

Justin Long Says He Has Found 'the One' amid Kate Bosworth Relationship Rumors: 'It's Sacred'

Justin Longseems to have found true love. The actor andLife is Short with Justin Longpodcast host, 43, chatted withNick Viallfor the latter’s showThe Viall Filesrecently and expressed his happiness over finding “the one.” “I had gotten to a place where I was comfortable with myself. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was ready for the one,” Long said during the interview, which aired Monday. “And the one, I met....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Michael Austin

Kacey Musgraves Sparks Dating Rumors After Sharing Cozy Selfies with Dr. Gerald Onuhoa

Is thisKacey Musgraves' new man? On Monday, the country singer, 32, shared a selfie with — and tagged! — Dr. Gerald Onuhoa, a Nashville-based doctor, on her Instagram Stories, sparking rumors that the two are dating. In the sunlit selfie, Musgraves cuddles close to Onuhoa, who wears a snapback hat and camouflage jacket. (The two also shared a similar nighttime selfie earlier this month.) The two also took a bike ride down the Venice boardwalk withKourtney KardashianandAtiana De La Hoyaover the weekend....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Christopher Nguyen

Kaitlynn Carter Shares Photos from Baby Shower, Which Included Ex-Husband Brody Jenner's Mom

Kaitlynn Carteris almost a mom! “I really wanted a shower that felt more like a party, and that’s exactly what I got!” she captioned the post. “Thank you to my mom and sister and friends for making the day so memorable and perfect. it was very special to have everyone together in one place again and to let loose and laugh so much!” Carter isexpecting her first childwith boyfriend Kristopher Brock....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Bryan Lewis

Kaley Cuoco Cries at Final 'Big Bang Theory' Table Read: 'Prepare Yourselves'

The actress, who plays Penny on the CBS sitcom, shared an emotional set of posts to Instagram on Wednesday marking the series’ very last table read before it wraps for good in May. “Yea, didn’t sleep,” she captioned a photo of the final script, which reads, “End of series” across the front. Cuoco, 33, followed that up with a photo of her holding the script in her arms as the tears flowed....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Christopher Maddox

Kaley Cuoco Offers to Buy Horse Punched by Coach at Tokyo Olympics: 'Name Your Price'

Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Kaley Cuoco is speaking out about the headline-making incident at theTokyo Olympicsinvolving a German modern pentathlon who hit a horse with her fist during the Aug. 6 competition. TheFlight Attendantactress and avid equestrian — who is married tohorse trainer Karl Cook— shared a series of impassioned Instagram Stories on Friday condemning the coach and offering to buy the abused horse, Saint Boy. “I feel it’s my duty and heart to comment on this disgrace,” Cuoco wrote....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Jamie Pena

Kamala Harris Hosts Vaccine Discussion with Celebrities Including Kim Kardashian, Joe Jonas and Camila Cabello

Photo: getty (4) Vice PresidentKamala Harrison Wednesday hosted a virtual gathering of celebrities and influencers for a discussion on how best to reach the public with information about theCOVID-19vaccine. The guest list includedCamila Cabello,Kim Kardashian,Joe Jonas, modelKarlie Kloss(who is married to Joshua Kushner, the brother ofJared Kushner), Lily Collins,Queer Eyefashion expertTan France, and others.Kris Jenner, though not on the invite list, also made an appearance, according to a White House official....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Veronica Wilkinson

Kansas City Chiefs Win in Germany as Travis Kelce Becomes New All-Time Leading Receiver in Franchise History

Travis Kelce breaks record and becomes all-time leading receiver in Chiefs franchise history at the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Miami Dolphins on Nov. 5, 2023, in Frankfurt, Germany.Photo:Arne Dedert/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images Arne Dedert/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images Travis Kelceand the Kansas City Chiefs are basking in their latest victory! One week after a“frustrating” lossagainst the Denver Broncos,Travis Kelceand the NFL team were able to defeat the Miami Dolphins 21-14 at Sunday’s game in Frankfurt, Germany....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Christian Evans