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Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after gig, but guilty of assault for biting

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Yung Filly has been found not guilty of raping a fan after performing in Australia in 2024, but has been found guilty of two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm. The rapper and YouTuber, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman in his hotel room after performing at a nightclub in Perth in 2024. The trial has been ongoing for the past week, and today (Friday July 31) a jury found him not guilty on three counts of non-consensual sexual penetration. He was, however, found guilty for two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm. The 30-year-old television personality pleaded not guilty to all charges . At the trial, the jury could not reach a decision on the three counts of rape. BBC News reports that he was also found not guilty on one charge of strangulation and one count of assault occasioning bodily harm. Barrientos told the court that he “fancied” the woman when he met her at the gig, and added that he was in the ...

Wolf Alice share cover of The Roches’ ‘Hammond Song’ featuring Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena

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Wolf Alice have joined forces with Sunflower Bean ‘s Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena to share a cover of The Roches’ ‘Hammond Song’. READ MORE: Wolf Alice live in London: Britain’s finest come home in style The track comes on the heels of Wolf Alice playing their biggest show to date at London’s Finsbury Park , where they were joined by The Last Dinner Party , Lykke Li , Rachel Chinouriri , Keo, and Florence Road . They have also recently released the single ‘Gospel Oak’ – the first of three songs from a new 7” B-side package the band are set to release digitally over the coming weeks. Now, they have released a cover of The Roches’ ‘Hammond Song’, in which they enlist Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena for a collaboration. The song is inspired by the three-sister dynamic in the original band, and was recorded by frontwoman Ellie Rowsell, Julia and Bria in LA during the sessions for Wolf Alice’s latest album, ‘ The Clearing ’. “We love this song...

Kate Hudson Wore This Unique Shoe Style With a Dress — So Are Fashion Girls

Everyone wears sandals with dresses. Kate Hudson , however, wore a unique shoe style that not only appears more elevated, but also transitions beautifully from summer to fall. We found her luxe look on sale for only $40! While posing with her daughter in Athens, Greece, Hudson wore a silky blue dress and jelly-looking woven flats. Her nude shoes have a subtle hint of shine, as do these Amazon wonders . They’re a triple threat of fashionable style, hitting three major trends at once. As one reviewer puts it, they’re “an affordable way to get the jelly look, mesh look and ballet slipper all in one.” Sold! See it! Get the Cushionaire Siesta Lattice Jelly Flats for $40 (was $60) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change. These Cushionaire Siesta Lattice Jelly Flats nail Hudson’s vibe to a T. And no, they aren’t the sticky, sweaty jellies you may remember from the ’80s. Th...

Influencer Sara Gilson’s Husband Will Not Get Funeral After ‘Murder-Suicide’

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Influencer Sara Gilson ’s late estranged husband Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey will reportedly not be given a funeral by his ex-wife and children after allegedly killing Gilson and himself . Duffey’s ex-wife, Stephanie Ramsay , told TMZ on Wednesday, July 29, that their five children were responsible for making any decisions about his funeral and burial under Oklahoma law. Per Ramsay, Duffey’s children felt he was not deserving of any memorial so he will be cremated and his remains will be placed in a family plot. In her interview, Ramsay recalled that Duffey repeatedly threatened suicide during their marriage, including warning that he would “take [her] out with him” if he ever followed through. Ramsay had sole custody of the former couple’s five children following their split. (Ramsay confirmed that she initially started dating Duffey when she was 15 and he was 20.) On Saturday, July 25, it was reported that Gilson and Duffey were found dead in their Oklahoma C...

Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual misconduct by four women

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Jared Leto has been accused by four women of criminal sexual conduct. According to the BBC documentary – Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret – which is currently airing on the BBC iPlayer , the alleged offences took place when they were teenagers. One of the women claims she was sexually assaulted in a motel bathroom when she was 17-years-old by the Oscar -winning actor and Thirty Seconds To Mars frontman, while another alleged the star threatened her with sexual assault when she was 19 and had been unexpectedly left alone with him in a hotel room. A third described how she had under-age sex with the star in California when she was 17 – which would be classified as statutory rape and she claims that Leto “shrugged off” a conversation about the age of consent being 18 in the US state. Another woman also alleged she was groomed by Leto, claiming he abused his celebrity status by making repeated sexually explicit phone calls to her when she was 1...

Copy Meghan Markle's Timeless Black Swimsuit Style for as Low as $17

No matter how much I try to add more color into my wardrobe, I’ll never give up my black one-piece swimsuits . Black swimwear is simply classic — just ask Meghan Markle . The actress wore a timeless suit while on a recent vacation in Portugal with family. The color is inherently slimming, looks good on everyone and will never ever go out of style. If you don’t have a black swimsuit in your summer repertoire, it’s time to add one. Luckily, I found 11 that are fit for royalty. . . without a high price tag. Shop my favorite black one-pieces from Amazon and Walmart below. 11 Timeless Black Swimsuits Inspired by Meghan Markle 1. Feel Your Best: The shape of this classy black swimsuit — which features high-cut leg holes and a plunging neckline — elongates your body so you feel like a supermodel. 2. Dainty Details: Black isn’t boring, but the fun side ties on this timeless one-piece add a subtle pop of personality. Plus, the straps are adjustable! 3. The Perf...

Martha Stewart's Two-Piece Set Is the Outfit of Our Dreams

Martha Stewart knows how to make loungewear look like anything but. Instead of frumpy sweats, Stewart opts for the chic outfit  that makes anyone look put together. We found her easy look hiding on Amazon! Stewart left the  TODAY Show in a matching button-up shirt and lounge pants, finishing the outfit with polarizing Crocs sandals. The internet had opinions about her shoes, but her two-piece set style was a resounding ‘yes’ from fashionistas and comfort connoisseurs alike. Somehow, it’s only $51! See it! Get the Bwq Two-Piece Outfit Set for $51 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change. This Bwq Two-Piece Outfit Set channels Stewart’s breezy, effortless energy beautifully. It’s 100% cotton, so it actually breathes during the summer months, and it doesn’t cling when you start to sweat. Relaxed, not sloppy, it keeps you equally classy and comfortable. We Found Nicole...

D4vd to face murder trial over the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

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Warning: this article contains distressing details A judge has ruled that D4vd will go on trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. It comes after a five-day preliminary hearing, in which Los Angeles prosecutors questioned a dozen witnesses and displayed photographic evidence as the teenager’s family attended court. D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke) has been accused by prosecutors of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and dismembering her body with a chainsaw in his garage after buying tools online . On April 20, he was charged with her murder . He has pleaded not guilty to murdering and sexually abusing the teen, whose remains had been found severely decomposed in the front boot of a Tesla registered to Burke last September . The singer is set to be charged on August 31 with the trial set to start within 90 days of that date. During the opening day of a preliminary hearing in the murder case on Tuesday (July 21), the court was shown a series ...

Chanel Beads shares eclectic collection ‘Eternal Music’, an exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover

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NME’s latest stars of The Cover , Chanel Beads , have created an exclusive playlist to accompany the story’s launch – check it out below. READ MORE: Chanel Beads: the stuff of waking dreams The rising New York band are on this week’s (July 27) edition of The Cover , a manifestation of NME ’s commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover – you can read Chanel Beads’ profile here , written by Priya Elan and featuring photography by Eve Alpert. Alongside their The Cover story, Chanel Beads have curated an exclusive playlist, titled ‘Eternal Music’. The eclectic collection includes tracks by director Hal Hartley, Puerto Rican rapper Don Omar and Scottish rock band Cocteau Twins , among others. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify below and on Apple Music . It’s hard not to fall under the spell of Chanel Beads. Their dreamlike sound is an amalgam of melancholic new age, ’80s new wave, hypnagogic...

Dylan Mulvaney Breaks Silence After Donald Trump’s Kaitlan Collins Comparison

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Trans actress Dylan Mulvaney has spoken publicly about President Donald Trump comparing her to CNN reporter Katilan Collins . “To the president — thank you for reminding me that I am more powerful than I even knew. To quote my favorite recording artist, Shea Diamond , I am America,” Mulvaney, 29, said, referencing the 2020 track by fellow trans woman Diamond, 48, in a a Sunday, July 26, TikTok video before concluding her statement with “love ya” and blowing a kiss to the camera. Trump, 80, compared Collins, 43, to Mulvaney during a speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday, July 24. After Collins received an award for her coverage of his highly publicized Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy , the president took aim at Collins: “I thought Kaitlan had really made it big with a major new sponsorship, but then I informed that it wasn’t her on the Bud Light can, it was Dylan Mulvaney,” he told the crowd....

Sammy Hagar invites David Lee Roth to join his Vegas residency after tour cancellations

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Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth has cancelled the remaining dates of his current tour, prompting a surprise olive branch from Sammy Hagar . READ MORE:   Eddie Van Halen, 1955 – 2020: a colossus who turned guitar solos into a firework display Roth’s North American tour kicked off back in April, but now, all but one date – an August 7 show at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota – have been axed. Roth’s camp have not yet shared the reason behind the cancellation, but many have speculated sluggish ticket sales could have been a factor. Van Halen’s other former frontman, and Roth’s longtime rival, Hagar , reacted to the news with an earnest video message posted to social media. “I just got a call from Michael Anthony about your tour getting canceled, and I wanna say from the bottom of my heart, I’m sorry,” Hagar said in the video. “I hope you’re well. I hope there’s not a physical problem. Honestly, Mike and I love the fa...

Watch Lucy Dacus bring out Brandon Flowers for Jim Croce’s ‘Time In A Bottle’ at Newport Folk Festival

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Lucy Dacus  brought out  The Killers ’  Brandon Flowers for a cover of Jim Croce’s ‘Time In A Bottle’ during her set at Newport Folk Festival – watch footage below. READ MORE:  Lucy Dacus – ‘Forever Is A Feeling’ review: diving headlong into love Dacus played a solo set at the Rhode Island festival on Friday (July 24), with Flowers joining her as the final surprise guest of the set. Introducing him as “Mr. Killers himself”, Dacus welcomed the frontman to the stage before the pair delivered a stripped-back rendition of the 1972 ballad, which Dacus recorded for the expanded edition of her fourth album, ‘ Forever Is A Feeling ‘. Following the performance, Dacus told the crowd: “Y’all are going to have to pinch me.” Check out footage of the cover below. View this post on Instagram @blondie210 #lucydacus #brandonflowers #thekillers #newportfolk ♬ original sound – Madi Flowers was one of several guests to appear...

Ryan Gosling Joins the MCU and More of Marvel's Big Comic-Con News

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The spirit of vengeance lives! Ryan Gosling finally joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 . Gosling, 45, made a surprise appearance at Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel on Saturday, July 25, to confirm that he will star in a reboot of the Ghost Rider franchise. ( Nicolas Cage previously played the character in two movies — 2007’s Ghost Rider and 2012’s Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance — that exist outside the MCU continuity.) He will team up on a new Ghost Rider movie with Stranger Things director Shawn Lev y, who previously worked with Marvel Studios on 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine . (Gosling and Levy collaborated on the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter .) There was even more exciting news about the future of the MCU beyond December’s Avengers: Doomsday and 2027’s Avengers: Secret Wars , including an update on the long-awaited Black Panther III . Ryan Reynolds Asked Nicolas Cage to Cameo in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ Keep scro...