WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local): 12:05 p.m. Melania Trump says it was “simply wrong” for celebrity Kathy Griffin to appear in a video holding what looked like President Donald Trump’s bloody, severed head. In a statement released Wednesday, the first lady says that “as a mother, a wife … Continue reading
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two more jurors were chosen Tuesday to serve on the panel that will hear Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case, bringing to seven the number so far agreed upon by the prosecutors and defense team. Lawyers will continue to question Pittsburgh-area residents this week until they find a panel of 12 jurors and … Continue reading
HILLSBORO, Ohio (AP) — A prosecutor says a standup comedian who’s appeared on late-night TV abused his power as mayor of an Ohio city, while the defense blames a political vendetta for the charges against him. Testimony continues Wednesday in Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings’ trial on four felony counts. The Times-Gazette (http://bit.ly/2flyt94 ) reports a … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Though he long ago transitioned from zany comedy into poignant, seriocomic roles, Bill Murray never stopped making people laugh, and now he’s being honored with the nation’s top prize for humor. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced Monday that Murray, 65, will be this year’s recipient of the … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court on Thursday temporarily halted an order requiring Bill Cosby and his former attorney to give sworn testimony in a defamation lawsuit filed by model Janice Dickinson. The order Thursday by the 2nd District Court of Appeal puts plans to depose the comedian and his longtime attorney on … Continue reading
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — It’s thumbs up for Trevor Noah in South Africa. Many compatriots on Tuesday applauded the South African comedian’s debut as host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” They called him a deserving successor to Jon Stewart as anchor of the parody newscast. Even the South African government congratulated Noah for hosting his … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Buffalo Wild Wings will stop airing TV commercials featuring comedian Steve Rannazzisi, who said this week that he lied about being in the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11 attacks. “Upon careful review, we have decided to discontinue airing our current television commercials featuring Steve Rannazzisi,” the Minneapolis company said … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bill Cosby’s comments calling rape a form of bullying and “annoying” have been released by a filmmaker who interviewed the comedian in 2011. Documentary filmmaker Cassidy McMillan said Cosby made unsolicited comments about rape during the interview, which was to discuss a project she was working on about bullying and violence … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — Eddie Murphy biggest success in music came on his first try, with the 1985 smash “Party All the Time.” After that, not much was heard from the entertainer on the musical front — but he kept on plugging away at it out of the spotlight. “When I’m not acting and being … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — The family of a comedian killed in the New Jersey Turnpike crash that seriously injured Tracy Morgan last summer has settled a wrongful death claim with Wal-Mart. The out-of-court settlement between Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the estate of James McNair is the first stemming from the June 7 crash in … Continue reading
TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) — Bill Cosby was embraced by fans on Sunday, January 11, during his first performance in California since allegations of past sexual assaults surfaced. The Modesto Bee reports Cosby was greeted warmly and left with a standing ovation at Turlock Community Theatre. Only one protester showed up to Cosby’s comedy tour … Continue reading
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