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HARVEY Weinstein's lawyer argued that he is "nearly blind" and therefore can't be flown to Los Angeles to face more sex crime charges. During a virtual extradition hearing on Monday, Weinstein and his lawyer could be heard lightly chatting about air fryers before the defense claimed the disgraced movie producer was too ill to leave New York. Norman Effman, Weinstein's public defender, asked that his client be arraigned on the new charges virtually from New York , where he is serving a 23-year sentence for rape and felony sex crimes, rather than LA . Effman told a judge that Weinstein, 69, is "almost technically blind at this point," and suffers from cardiac and back problems, as well as diabetes. "We're not trying to avoid what is going to happen in California," Effman said. "We believe there is not only a defense to these charges, but a very good defense to these charges," which would result in acquittal. Effman said Weinstein is suffering major dental issues … [Read more...] about ‘Nearly blind’ Harvey Weinstein appears in court over MORE sex crime charges as he chats about air-fryers with lawyer

Michael J Fox's beloved dog Gus has died. The Back to the Future star confirmed the sad news on Instagram, where he posted a picture of the 12-year-old Great Dane-Labrador mix and said he would 'miss' having Gus around. 'Gus — great dog and loyal friend, we'll miss you,' the TV and movie star, who was seen in NYC walking with a cane on Saturday, wrote in his caption for his 1M followers. Sad loss: Michael J Fox's beloved dog Gus has died. The Back to the Future star confirmed the sad news on Instagram, where he posted a picture of the 12-year-old Great Dane-Labrador mix and said he would 'miss' having Gus around. Seen in 2019 Goodbye Gus, rest in peace: 'Gus — great dog and loyal friend, we'll miss you,' the TV and movie star wrote in his caption for his 1M followers Michael also wrote 'NTLTF p. 220-222' which is a reference to the pages in his 2020 memoir, No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality, in which he praised his 'wonder dog' for … [Read more...] about Back To The Future star Michael J Fox reveals his beloved pooch Gus has died at age 12: ‘Great dog and loyal friend, we’ll miss you’

US District Judge R. Gary Klausner on Monday approved of a partial deal between the US Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) and the US Soccer Federation (USSF) over unequal working conditions. Klausner approved a December settlement during the hearing. The deal calls for charter flights, hotel accommodations, venue selection and staff support for the USWNT equal to that of the US men's national soccer team (USMNT). Going from the field to the court The USWNT sued the USSF in March 2019, claiming that they have not been paid equally to the men's team under their current collective bargaining agreement. The women's agreement ends this December, and the men's agreement in question expired December 2018. The women asked for more than $66 million (€55 million) in damages under the Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. "We are pleased that the court has approved the equal working conditions that the USWNT players have fought for many years to achieve," said … [Read more...] about US women’s soccer team gets partial victory on equality

Pete Davidson dropped a huge hint about rumours of a romance with Bridgerton 's Phoebe Dynevor by admitting he's dating his "celebrity crush". The King of Staten Island star took part in a virtual Q&A on Sunday and was asked by a Marquette University student if there are any famous women he's attracted to. "I'm with my celebrity crush," the 27-year-old funnyman responded. "That's all I can speak on." The Saturday Night Live star gave the students a cheeky grin but didn't specifically name Phoebe. It was reported the two were growing close to each other last month after the comedian flew from New York to her hometown in the UK. Pete was pictured in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, with a fan confirming the sighting with a snap. The town is the actress’ hometown and where her mother, Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor, lives. Page Six first announced the Bridgerton star was seen in New York filming Younger, a new comedy-drama in which she stars as an Irish … [Read more...] about Pete Davidson says he’s dating his ‘celeb crush’ amid Phoebe Dynevor romance rumours

DMX 's family have warned his fans not to donate cash to people claiming to be helping pay towards his funeral. The rapper - real name is Earl Simmons - died on Friday after he went into cardiac arrest earlier in the month and was rushed to White Plains Hospital, north of New York City. But his family has told TMZ that any claims they need help to pay for his funeral are wide of the mark. Family members have told the publication that they are absolutely not raising money and informed the site that they want the public to know any campaigns suggesting the contrary are completely fake and have no connection to the family. The family also said they had no plans to sell any DMX merchandise at this time and anyone doing so didn't have authorisation from them. They made it clear that they do not want to profit from the 50-year-old's death. And another rumour they shut down to the site was that Jay-Z and Beyonce were buying the rapper's masters for $10 million and … [Read more...] about DMX’s family warn fans that scammers are claiming to be raising cash for his funeral