Polanski asks court to restore film academy membership

Roman Polanski asked a judge Friday to restore his membership in the organization that bestows the Academy Awards

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Russell Crowe in Detroit and tweeting

Actor posts series of pictures and tweets from around the Motor City on Friday

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Judge says Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are now single

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are officially single, though more work is left before the terms of their divorce are final

Time releases its 100 most influential people issue

The issue is composed of short tributes written by fellow global luminaries throughout all industries

Michael Jackson estate hits back at ‘Leaving Neverland’

Attorney John Branca called ‘Neverland’ a one-sided “made-for-TV-movie,” saying the subjects were motivated by money

‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ actress Georgia Engel dies at 70

Engel played the charmingly innocent, small-voiced Georgette on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”

Aretha Franklin wins Pulitzer special citation

She's first woman to receive Special Awards and Citations in art for her work over five decades

Loughlin, Giannulli plead not guilty in college scam

Lori Loughlin her husband Mossimo Giannulli and other parents are pleading not guilty in the college admissions scam

City of Chicago sues Jussie Smollett for investigative costs

Chicago filed a lawsuit against Jussie Smollett in a bid to recoup the costs of investigating a racist, anti-gay attack

Nipsey Hussle’s fiance, Snoop honor him at service

Nipsey Hussle’s legacy as a community activist, uniter, doting father and loving son were underscored at his memorial

Kim Kardashian West apprenticing with law firm

The reality star, makeup mogul and criminal justice reformer told Vogue she’s apprenticing with a San Francisco law firm

Tyson Beckford to appear at International Women’s Show

The four-day expo returns to the Suburban Collection Showplace in May

Judge: ‘Rehab Addict’ Nicole Curtis’ houses may face foreclosure for legal bill

HGTV star may have to sell Lake Orion properties to pay delinquent $32,438 legal bill, Oakland County judge rules

Loughlin, husband, others face money laundering charge

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli were hit Tuesday with a new charge in the sweeping college admissions bribery scheme

Detroit-born character actor Seymour Cassel dies

Character actor Seymour Cassel, who appeared frequently in the films of John Cassavetes and Wes Anderson, has died

Felicity Huffman to plead guilty in college scheme

The “Desperate Housewives” star and 12 other prominent parents will admit to charges in the scheme

Prosecutor defends dropping charges against Jussie Smollett

The prosecutor said the “Empire” actor was treated no differently than thousands of other defendants

Rep: Jagger doing well after medical treatment

In a statement released Friday, his rep says Jagger “is doing very well and is expected to make a full recovery”

Smollett’s lawyer warns Chicago not to sue actor

Jussie Smollett’s lawyer warning that if Chicago sues the actor he’ll demand sworn testimony from Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Beyonce to design shoes and clothes for Adidas

Adidas is adding Beyonce to a roster of celebrity partners that already includes rapper Kanye West

Cardi B leads with 21 Billboard Awards nominations

The 26-year-old rapper Cardi B is up for honors including top artist, top female artist and top Billboard 200 album

Unseen photos of Frida Kahlo by her lover to be auctioned

The images, dating from around 1925 to 1946, are among 78 portraits by the renowned Hungarian-born American photographer Nickolas Muray

Photos of Miley Cyrus raise concern about Joshua trees

Photos showing Miley Cyrus in a Joshua tree have drawn criticism from people concerned about protecting the species

Roberta Hughes Wright, widow of museum founder, dies

Roberta Hughes Wright, widow of Dr. Charles H. Wright who founded the museum that bears his name, has died.

Death of ‘The Ghoul’ stirs fond memories for Metro Detroiters

A popular TV and radio host in the Cleveland area in the '70s, Ron Sweed's syndicated show was popular in Detroit and he made many visits to the Motor City

David Blaine denies sexual assault allegations

David Blaine denies sexual assault allegations under investigation in New York City

R. Kelly lawyer says Avenatti ‘polluted’ sex-abuse case

R. Kelly’s attorney accused the state’s attorney Monday of succumbing to pressure from attorney Michael Avenatti

Trump: Smollett case ‘outrageous,’ FBI and DOJ to review

The president tweeted Thursday that the FBI and Department of Justice will review the “outrageous” case of actor Jussie Smollett

Woman details alleged 2003 abuse by R. Kelly in TV interview

Lanita Carter is publicly accusing the R&B singer of sexually abusing her while she worked as his hairdresser

Watch: Beyoncé serenades Diana Ross for 75th birthday

Beyoncé serenaded the Motown legend with an impromptu "Happy Birthday" at her 75th birthday party

Dismissal of Smollett case brings backlash, more questions

Smollett has become a household name as a result of the case, but it’s unclear if the dropped charges will diminish the taint that followed his arrest last month

To glam or not to glam soon after giving birth

With Kate Middleton’s postpartum hair blowout, the debate over perfection hours after giving birth looms large for some

Attorney Avenatti faces fraud, extortion charges

Trump critic who represented Stormy Daniels was charged with extortion and bank and wire fraud in separate cases in New York and California

Actor Michael Madsen accused of DUI

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says Madsen was driving a Land Rover, which struck a pole in Malibu

Big Sean opens up about therapy, mental health

On his 31st birthday, the rapper is talking about finding clarity in his life

Hugh Jackman “excited” to be heading back to Broadway

Hugh Jackman says he’s looking forward to coming back to Broadway next year in the ‘The Music Man’

Decades later, Aretha’s ‘Amazing Grace’ to hit theaters

The invitation-only event takes place on what would have been Aretha's 77th birthday

Adele and Jennifer Lawrence whoop it up at NYC gay bar

The pair drank, danced and schmoozed, hugging shirtless men and taking selfies

R Kelly defense includes saying accusers are lying

Court filings and R. Kelly’s comments after charges in February provide clues about an emerging legal strategy

Papa John’s scores Shaq to help revive its image

Papa John’s is trying to revive its image after founder and namesake John Schnatter was reported to have used a racial slur