“Boardwalk Empire” actor Michael Pitt made a bizarre overture to a Post reporter at a Brooklyn court hearing Thursday – as his defense attorney attempted to get his criminal sex act charges tossed. Pitt, 44, tried schmoozing the reporter — inviting her to his home to “have a conversation” — after she approached him in … Read more
Actor Mel Gibson’s firearm rights were restored along with nine others, including an NFL Hall of Famer and former Jets player, after petitioning for pardons for their years-old crimes. Gibson, who had been prohibited from purchasing guns following a 2011 domestic violence conviction, had appealed to President Trump to restore his rights earlier this year. … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ children broke their silence Tuesday following his sex crimes arrest earlier this month, but the kids didn’t mention the accusations against their father. Instead, Combs’ kids put out a statement condemning “horrific conspiracy theories” swirling around about their late mother Kim Porter — the disgraced hip-hop mogul’s ex. “We have seen so … Read more
Years-old remarks Justin Bieber made about wanting to “protect” Billie Eilish from the music industry have resurfaced in the wake of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. Bieber, 30, shared his feelings toward Eilish in 2020 while speaking with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe ahead of the release of his album, “Changes.” … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs has communicated with his children since his arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The father of seven, 54, has “been able to speak briefly to family members and his children via phone,” a source told People just days after a report claimed the rapper was desperate to get in touch with … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been placed on suicide watch inside the Brooklyn jail where he awaits trial for his alleged sex crimes as the 54-year-old’s mental state is unclear, according to a report. The rapper being added to the watch is a “preventative measure” days after he was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation … Read more
Olivia Benson is on the case. Mariska Hargitay, 60, who has starred as Olivia Benson on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” since 1999, doesn’t only solve fictional crimes on television. In a recent “Today” show interview, Andrea Canning of NBC’s “Dateline” revealed that Hargitay funded Michigan prosecutor Kym Worthy as she solved thousands … Read more
Former President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during jury selection on the first day of his hush money trial in Manhattan on Monday — and Jon Stewart had a field day with it on his “Daily Show” episode later that night. “After years of anticipation, the first criminal trial of a former president has … Read more
For nearly a century, the Ciprianis have courted celebrities, princes and potentates — from Ernest Hemingway and generations of Kennedys, Trump and the Clintons, to Taylor Swift, Bella Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio. First in Venice at Harry’s Bar — where the dynasty’s founder Giuseppe created the bellini from peaches and prosecco — then at Cipriani … Read more
They weren’t laughing. Comedian Dave Chappelle criticized the United States for backing Israel’s “war crimes” against Palestinians during a live performance in Boston Thursday, prompting some audience members to walk out, according to a report. The controversial comic made the remarks during a show at the TD Garden on Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported. … Read more
The 2023 SAG Awards is catching flak for Mark Wahlberg’s role in the ceremony, presenting an award to the predominantly Asian cast of “Everything Everywhere All At Once” — 35 years after he was accused of hate crimes against Asians. In 1988, the 51-year-old actor was convicted for assaults he committed in Boston when he … Read more