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R. Kelly’s lawyers are alleging that the disgraced R&B singer overdosed last week on medication given to him by prison staff. In a filing, obtained by USA Today, Kelly’s legal team claims that after he was placed in solitary confinement, prison staff provided him an “overdose quantity” of medication on June 12 compared with his “normal anxiety and sleep medication dosages,” which resulted in his hospitalization on June 13.The filing states that Kelly was “forcibly removed from Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, against medical advice.”Kelly was convicted in 2021 in Brooklyn federal court of multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking and has been serving a 30-year sentence since 2022 in the Federal Correctional Institute facility in Butner, N.C.His law...

With almost two decades in the industry — dabbling in television, Hindi and Punjabi films, and diverse roles in digital entertainment — Anuj Sachdeva still feels he hasn’t received his due. He confesses that although he has the potential to do more, the opportunities coming his way remain few and far between. “I genuinely believe I can bring more to the table, emotionally, physically, creatively. If given the right space and opportunity, I can outperform myself; and that’s not coming from arrogance, just self-awareness,” says the actor, whose recent show Chhal Kapat received a mixed response. While he’s aware that it’s impossible to please everyone, he’s thrilled that the show,  also starring Shriya Pilgaonkar, is slowly “gaining momentum”. “I wasn’t expecting the kind of love it’s gettin...

Justin Bieber is sharing his thoughts on people offering their unsolicited advice in a candid Instagram post, while also addressing his “anger issues.” “People keep telling me to heal. Don’t you think if I could have fixed myself I would have already?” Bieber wrote to his 294 million followers. “I know I’m broken. I know I have anger issues. I tried to do the work my whole life to be like the people who told me I needed to be fixed like them.”Bieber said that it “just keeps making me more tired and more angry.”“The harder I try to grow the more focussed [sic] on myself I am. Jesus is the only person who keeps me wanting to make my life about others,” he added. “Because honestly I’m exhausted with thinking about myself lately aren’t you?” Story continues below advertisement ...

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has extended his support to actor Darsheel Safary as the young lad makes his OTT debut with `Gamerlog`. The superstar released the official poster of `Gamerlog`. Wishing the entire team of the show, the `Tiger Zinda Hai` actor said, “Congratulations to all of you, very nice.” The poster was unveiled amidst applauses by producers Abhinay Deo and Neeta Shah, and director Arya Deo. Darsheel Safary reacts to Salman Khan launching his film poster Calling it a dream come true, Darsheel revealed that he has pinched himself around 15,000 times and ended up asking 10 other people to pinch him, just to be sure. The `Taare Zameen Par` actor shared, "For some reason, Arya sir, Abhinay sir, and Neeta ma’am decided to keep this as a surprise for me… and I’ve sent them ...

A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the months leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, authorities said Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, federal prosecutors said in a statement. They said the plea carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, and Plasencia is expected to enter the plea in the coming weeks.Plasencia and a woman accused of being a ketamine dealer had been the primary targets of the prosecution, after three other defendants, including another doctor, agreed to plead guilty in exchange for their cooperation.Plasencia had been scheduled to start trial in August. An email to his attorney seeking comment was not immediately answered.The “Friends” star ...

After weeks of build-up and speculation, The Traitors has finally arrived on Prime Video and the drama isn’t holding back. In just three explosive episodes, alliances have sparked and crumbled, murders have shaken the palace, and accusations have flown fast and fierce. The game is merciless, and the exits are only getting more shocking. And while some exits left players heartbroken, others walked out with unfinished business.Here’s what they had to say on their way out. After Nikita Luther, who was eliminated in the first five minutes, four more contestants have been eliminated.  Raj Kundra on his elimination Sharing his thoughts on the ruthless nature of the game, Raj Kundra noted, “Aapko kuch pata nahi chalta, kaun kiski peeth pe peeche kya bol raha hai. But that is the beauty of the ...

Episode 15 of Season 6 of The Sopranos features a scene where Tony and Paulie are out for dinner with some friends. After Paulie’s endless stories about the old days, Tony becomes irritated and declares that “’remember when’ is the lowest form of conversation.” He then gets up and leaves in a low-level huff. It’s understandable that some people find certain types of reminiscing annoying. They believe in living in the moment and looking forward to the future, not rehashing the past. Nostalgia was, in fact, a medical condition that described a particular kind of melancholy fused with sentimentality.Things got quite melancholic and nostalgic for me on Friday night when I attended a reunion of dozens of people who worked in Winnipeg radio over the decades. These were mentors, peers and followe...

After playing Robin Agarwal in Mirzapur, Priyanshu Painyuli is thrilled to reunite with the makers of the cult show. This time, it’s for the Jio Studios project, Paan Parda Zarda, a gritty gangster drama. “It has been a creatively fulfilling journey,” he says. Set against the backdrop of illegal opium smuggling in Central India, the series also stars Mona Singh, Tanya Maniktala, Tanvi Azmi, Sushant Singh, Rajesh Tailang, and Manu Rishi. (From left) Priyanshu Painyuli and Tanya Maniktala in Paan Parda Zarda The series, which wrapped up in March this year and recently completed last-minute patch work, marks what Painyuli believes is “the biggest role of his career”.  “Coming from the makers of Mirzapur, this project felt like a natural progression. The writing, its world, and the charact...

By Staff The Associated Press Posted June 11, 2025 2:21 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size American gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton on Tuesday entered a no contest plea to driving under the influence stemming from a May traffic stop in her hometown of Fairmont. A Marion County judge fined her USD$100, consistent with sentencing guidelines for first-time, non-aggravated offences, her lawyer Edmund J. Rollo said in a statement. 5:41 Ellie Black talks RBC Training Ground, Paris Olymp...

Actor Saahitya Pansare is not new to wearing the uniform on screen, but in `Criminal Justice Season 4`, his role as a cop takes on a new depth. The gripping courtroom drama has returned with fresh twists, and Pansare, who’s part of the ensemble, is thrilled with how viewers are responding. “The response has been phenomenal,” he says talking to Mid-day. “It recorded one of the highest openings on OTT with around 8.4 million views. The love and attention the show is getting are incredibly motivating.” Each season of Criminal Justice introduces a brand-new case, which allows the storytelling to remain compelling and relevant. But Season 4, Pansare believes, raises the bar. “What really stands out this time is how every character has a distinct arc. They all contribute meaningfully to the cas...