All 16 felony charges against the Empire actor have been dropped. Smollett, who was accused of staging a phony hate crime against himself, has had his record wiped clean.Cook County States Attorney Kimberly Fox said: After reviewing all of the facts and circumstances of the case, including Mr. Smollets volunteer service in the community and agreement to forfeit his bond to the City of Chicago, we believe this outcome is a just disposition and appropriate resolution to this case. We standby the Chicago Police Departments investigation and our decision to approve charges in this case.While Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said: I stand behind the detectives investigation. Do I think justice was served? No, I think this city is still owed an apology. Johnson was joined by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel who criticized the Cook County States Attorneys office decision: This is a whitewash of justice. A grand jury could not have been clearer.Jussie Smolletts legal team shared this statement in the Chicago Tribune: He was a victim who was vilified and made to appear as a perpetrator as a result of false and inappropriate remarks made to the public, causing an inappropriate rush to judgment. Jussie and many others were hurt by these unfair and unwarranted actions. This entire situation is a reminder that there should never be an attempt to prove a case in the court of public opinion. That is wrong. It is a reminder that a victim, in this case, Jussie, deserves dignity and respect. Dismissal of charges against the victim, in this case, was the only just result. Jussie is relieved to have this situation behind him and is very much looking forward to getting back to focusing on his family, friends, and career.What a turn of events in this case! Do you think the court made the right decision? Sound off in the comments below.The post Jussie Smollett: All Charges Dropped appeared first on Fame Focus.

The Coldplay frontman has just been granted a restraining order which protects him and his girlfriend Dakota Johnson against an alleged stalker. On Monday, Martin reportedly filed paperwork against a woman who he believes has been stalking him for awhile. The stranger has allegedly visited the singers house multiple times, and even placed a package inside his gate. The stalker is said to have also left letters at his residence referencing his children, suicide, death, and delusions about what she believes is a romantic relationship with Gwyneth Paltrows ex-husband. Martin said the police have told her to stay away. But, now the 42-year-old has taken the matter into his own hands and officially filed a restraining order that protects him, Dakota and his children Apple and Moses whom he shares with Paltrow.The woman has been ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from the aforementioned parties until a court hearing next month.The post Chris Martin Granted a Restraining Order appeared first on Fame Focus.

In these VFX show reels we take a look behind the scenes of the 2017 movie Logan and find out just how they created all of the incredible and unbelievable VFX shots. Plus, we also take a look at how they make realistic 3D versions of actor Hugh Jackman who plays the mutant character Logan and Dafne Keen who plays the character Laura. Both incredibly realistic digital doubles that, arguably, seem to have almost broken free from the uncanny valley. See for yourselves! VFX by: Image Engine and Rising Sun Pictures Music by Monkey Media Like the music in this video? Get it onitunes,Google Play,SpotifyandAmazonThe post Amazing Before & After Hollywood VFX: Logan appeared first on Fame Focus.

The Boy Is Mine singer has officially filed for divorce from her ex-NBA star husband Shannon Brown.Monica met Brown in June 2010 when looking for someone to play the love interest in her video for Love All Over Me. The couple wed less than six months later in November 2010. Monica filed the paperwork earlier this month in Atlanta. The pair, who have been married nearly a decade, have a five-year-old daughter Laiyah together. Monica also has two sons from a previous relationship with rapper Rocko.No details have been released regarding whether she will be seeking child or spousal support from Brown. Monica and Shannon reportedly separated in October 2018, but then the 38-year-old shared a loving photo of the two together on Instagram. Fans recently noticed that she hasnt been wearing her ring in Instagram photos for the past month.Monica has been in the music business for over 25 years and shes still going strong. In December 2018, she released the ballad Be Human to introduce The Be Human Foundation, a non profit organization founded by herself. In January 2019, she released Commitment, the first single on her own label, Mondeenise Music. Best of luck to Monica and her family during this separation. The post Singer Monica Files for Divorce from Ex-NBA Baller Husband appeared first on Fame Focus.

By now, most Wendy Williams fans have heard about the talk show hosts latest drama (her husbands mistress recently gave birth to a baby girl), but now were hearing that Williams has been unfaithful herself.The TV personalitys ex-husband, Bert Girigorie, spoke with Radar Online and shared the details of her alleged infidelity during their marriage. Williams and Girigorie were married in 1994, and they reportedly called it quits a year later in 1995.Girigorie said: She would stay out all night and come home about 10 or 11 oclock in the morning and was like Oh? and she didnt offer any explanation. And that pissed me off. I just let it go. I do not wish her any ill will. I hope that she is able to find some peace of mind. After we broke up people started calling me up and telling me different things. At that point it didnt matter. Several people came to me with stories about her being with other people.He went on to say that he thinks their marriage was a complete publicity stunt: I didnt really consider it but looking back part of the reason why we hooked up was because I fit the profile that she thought would be acceptable to her parents. I came from a good family, a middle class/upper middle class family, educated. I was working at the radio station. I just fit the profile of the guy that she could bring home to her parents.With all thats going on in Wendy Williams world, this doesnt look too good for the TV star. The post Wendy Williams Ex-Husband Accuses Her of Infidelity appeared first on Fame Focus.

Marsai Martin, best known for playing the Johnson familys brainiac daughter Diane on Blackish, is now the youngest executive producer of a big-budget film.The 14-year-old came up with a new plot idea for the body-swap genre entitled Little. The film stars Regina Hall as Jordan Sanders, a hotheaded tech mogul known for her ruthless leadership style, who transforms into a teenage boss. When she happens to cross a 13-year-old girl armed with literal Black Girl Magic, Sanders is transformed into an actual Girlboss. Marsai is a perfect example of a young girl having creative ideas and anything-is-possible energy, says director Tina Gordon, who cowrote 2002s Drumline.Marsai Martin, born just outside Dallas, has been performing since she was just two years old. When Martin was nine, her family moved from suburban Texas to Southern California. Within months, she had landed over a dozen commercials and a role on a new ABC pilot, about an upper-middle-class black family in Los Angeles, which would later become Blackish.This is just the beginning for the successful young actress who wants to do a live-action Marvel film and is already diving into her own online beauty tutorials. The post Blackish Star Becomes Youngest Executive Producer Ever appeared first on Fame Focus.

According to court documents filed in Clark County, Nevada, the Oscar-winning actor filed for annulment just four days after tying the knot with his makeup artist girlfriend Erika Koike.Cage and Koike obtained a marriage license on March 23 and wed that same day at the Bellagio casino on the Las Vegas Strip.The Ghost Rider actor reportedly filed an annulment request on March 27. If the court refuses his request he wants a divorce, the filing noted.Cage, 55, and Koike, 35, had been together for at least a year, its unclear why the two split so suddenly.This was the fourth marriage for Cage. He was previously married to actress Patricia Arquette for six years from 1995-2001. His second wife was singer Lisa Marie Presley whom he married in 2002, but divorced three months later. He wed Alice Kim, his third wife, in 2004, the couple were together for 12 years before splitting. They had a son, Kal-El, in 2005 and divorced in 2016. Maybe marriage just isnt in the cards for Cage?The post Nicholas Cage Seeks Annulment Less Than a Week After Marriage appeared first on Fame Focus.

Law enforcement had been tracking 38-year-old John Ford, the guy who showed up twice at Kendalls home, for the past few weeks.Last October, Ford scaled a hill and ended up by Jenners swimming pool and came back again shortly after and ended up on her front porch.Ford who is actually a Canadian citizen whose visitor visa expired months ago, has been living illegally in the U.S. Ford entered the country a year ago from Canada at Sweetwater, Montana, with a non-immigrant B-2 visa, which allowed him to stay in the States for no longer than six months. ICE agents immediately began searching for Ford, and they got their man Monday at a New Mexico hotel.An ICE spokesperson said: This timely arrest could very well have prevented a violent crime. Our special agents acted quickly on this tip to ensure that this obsessive behavior didnt escalate to become a tragedy.Ford is currently in ICE custody in El Paso, Texas and is awaiting a deportation hearing.The Kardashian-Jenner family responded, We are extremely appreciative of the hard work by the Los Angeles Police Dept. and ICE, whose swift response and professionalism led to this mans apprehension. His actions have not only had a severe impact on Kendalls life, but the entire familys sense of security, causing us to fear for Kendalls safety as well as our own. Knowing this individual is in custody gives us peace of mind.The post Kendall Jenners Alleged Stalker Arrested by ICE appeared first on Fame Focus.

Ermias Davidson Asghedom, professionally known as Nipsey Hussle, was a Grammy-nominated rapper and songwriter from Los Angeles. Hussle was shot dead Sunday afternoon outside of his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Los Angeles. He was 33.Hussle emerged as a part of the West Coast hip-hop scene in the mid-2000s and he initially became known for his numerous mixtapes, including his Bullets Aint Got No Nameseries,The Marathon,The Marathon ContinuesandCrenshaw.The late rappers debut studio album, Victory Lap, was released in February 2018 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019.Hussle was raised in the Crenshaw neighborhood of South Los Angeles, where he was member of the local Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips gang. He leaves behind his girlfriend of six years, actress Lauren London, their son together, Kross and a daughter, Emani, from a previous relationship.The post Rapper Nipsey Hussle Shot Dead in Los Angeles appeared first on Fame Focus.

The 34-year-old actress is engaged to longtime boyfriend Louis Diame. RaesInsecurecostars Jay Ellis andYvonne Orjiconfirmed the news while walking the red carpet at the 2019 NAACP Image Awards over the weekend.Oriji told Entertainment Tonight: Were very excited for her, with Ellis adding, We all found out in different ways because were all on different text chains. We talk at different times, so we all found out at different times in different ways.Surprisingly, Rae also attended the NAACP Image Awards, but she did not comment on her relationship status. Rae played coy during her appearance on The View on Monday, saying, I have a lot of rings on my fingers.Rae and Diame try to keep their relationship out of the spotlight, though the businessman has accompanied the actress on several red carpets over the years.Rae prefers to keep her personal life private: I get so much feedback about everything. The one thing I dont need feedback on is who Im sleeping with.Well, congrats to the lovely couple, we wish them all the best!The post Insecure Star Issa Rae Is Engaged appeared first on Fame Focus.

In a recent speech the Venom actress revealed how she found out she was paid less than a tenth of her male co-stars salary. Williams admitted she felt paralyzed in feelings of futility.Williams and Wahlberg were asked to return to the set of All The Money In The World after director Ridley Scott decided to completely erase scandal-ridden Kevin Spaceys role. For a few of the scenes Spacey was digitally replaced by actor Christopher Plummer, while some scenes required the other actors to be present.Apparently the 38-year-old had agreed to receive no additional salary, just a per diem (a small stipend to cover daily expenses). While, Mark, on the other hand, had gotten his agent, Ari Emanuel, to negotiate a hefty sum for the extra ten days. Williams shared: In late 2017, the news broke that Id been paid less than $1,000 compared to the $1.5 million that my male counterpart had received for the exact same amount of work. And guess what, no one cared. This came as no surprise to me, it simply reinforced my life-learned belief that equality is not an inalienable right and that women would always be working just as hard for less money while shouldering more responsibility at home. Ive been a working actress since the age of 12. Ive been accredited by my industry at the highest levels and that still didnt translate to equal compensation.Then, Wahlberg was shamed into donating his outlandish salary thanks to Jessica Chastain. Williams said: Months passed and the actress Jessica Chastain, with whom I had in fact played sisters, offered to take my story to her Twitter. Jessicas audience was much wider than mine and she wasnt afraid to pick up a megaphone and be heard. Heard she was, there was an uproar and a public shaming within my industry that resulted in a $2 million donation to the Times Up Defense Fund.Michelle thinks there has been a slight shift in the industry noting: On the job I just completed two weeks ago, I have to tell you, I was paid equally with my male costar.Its about time!The post Mark Wahlberg Made 1,000 Times Michelle Williams Salary appeared first on Fame Focus.

The Hills alum has just announced that she and her husband, William Tell, are expecting their second child.The 33-year-old took to Instagram to share the news: Its been hard to keep this one to myself! Conrad captioned the pic of herself holding her baby bump. Very excited to share that our family will be getting a little bigger this year.Conrad and Tell who have been together since 2012, tied the knot back in September 2014. The pair already share son Liam, who will turn two in July.The ex-reality star turned lifestyle aficionado opened up about wanting children in a2015 blog poston her website. When asked how many kids she wanted, Conrad replied, Maybe two, that way we arent outnumbered.Well, it seems like everything is going to plan! Congrats to Conrad and her growing family.The post Lauren Conrad Pregnant with Baby Number 2 appeared first on Fame Focus.

Alec Baldwins wife opened up to her Instagram followers today in a very vulnerable way. The 35-year-old shared that she is most likely experiencing a miscarriage. Baldwin candidly wrote: I want to share with you that I am most likely experiencing a miscarriage. I always promised myself that if I were to get pregnant again, I would share the news with you guys pretty early, even if that means suffering a public loss. I have always been so open with you all about my family, fitness, pregnanciesand I dont want to keep this from you, just because it isnt as positive and shiny as the rest. I think its important to show the truthbecause my job is to help people by being real and open. Furthermore, I have no shame or embarrassment with this experience. I want to be a part of the effort to normalize miscarriage and remove the stigma from it. There is so much secrecy during the first trimester. This works for some, but I personally find it to be exhausting. Im nauseous, tired, my body is changing. And I have to pretend that everything is just fineand it truly isnt. I dont want to have to pretend anymore. I hope you understand.Hilaria continued: So, this is what is going on now: the embryo has a heartbeat, but it isnt strong, and the baby isnt growing very much. So we waitand this is hard. So much uncertainty, but the chances are very, very small that this is a viable pregnancy. I have complete confidence that my family and I will get through this, even if the journey is difficult. I am so blessed with my amazing doctor, my dear friends, and my loving familyMy husband and my four very healthy babies help me keep it together and have the perspective of how truly beautiful life is, even when it occasionally seems ugly. The luck and gratitude I feel that I am my babies mommy, is wonderfully overwhelming and comforting.The couple who share four young children together Carmen (born August 2013), and sons Rafael (born June 2015), Leonardo Angel Charles (born September 2016) and Romeo Alejandro David (born May 2018), have been married since June 2012. We will keep the Baldwin family in our prayers.The post Hilaria Baldwin Opens Up About Possible Miscarriage appeared first on Fame Focus.

The Amazon CEO and his wife MacKenzie have officially finalized their hefty divorce. Mackenzie says shes finished the process of dissolving my marriage with Jeff, and says shes given him all of her interests in the Washington Post and 75% of their Amazon stock. Shes also surrendered her interest in Blue Origin, the aerospace company Jeff started in 2000. Jeff will also be paying out a generous portion of what was the couples $149 billion net worth. Jeff and MacKenzie, who married back in 1993, just six months after meeting and way before Amazon, have four children together ranging in age from 13 to 18. The ex-couple both went to Princeton, but they met in New York when he was vice president of a hedge fund. After getting married, they quit their Wall Street jobs and moved to Seattle, where Jeff started an online bookstore in his garage- the beginning of Amazon.MacKenzie is an award-winning novelist and the executive director of an anti-bullying org. called Bystander Revolution.The division of their assets couldve been complicated by how much they have, and not only in cash. The pair own 400,000 acres of property and are two of the biggest landholders in the country. But, the split appears to be fair and amicable.The now-exes announced their plans to split following what they called a trial separation. Jeff has already moved on to former So You Think You Can Dance host Lauren Sanchez, who many speculated he was having an affair with while he was married. Glad the divorce was able to be civil.The post Jeff Bezos Divorce Is Finalized appeared first on Fame Focus.

So many bests, so much need for CGI! And we have some amazing VFX for you to see. In this showreel, we explore the epic action adventure fantasy film that is a sequel to the 2010 film Clash of the Titans. Of course, creating all of these incredible effects no only took huge amounts of computer animation know how but also some amazing artwork by very talented individuals. Come and see just what went into the making of Wrath of the Titans in these incredible VFX showreels! VFX By: MPC and Method StudiosMusic By: Monkey Media IncorporatedSong Title: Monkay BusinessMusic Links:Get it on itunesGet it on Google PlayFind it on SpotifyBuy it on AmazonThe post Amazing Before & After Hollywood VFX: Wrath of the Titans appeared first on Fame Focus.

Come and find out how the special effects in Terminator Salvation were done. See how modern day, ground breaking, CGI has helped movie makers add enhancements to their practical effects to the point where you cant tell if it was actually filmed or just a puppet in front of a green screen. In these reels we explore some subtle effects that really add that sense of realism. And some more involved effects that make bringing Terminator Salvations fictional world to the big screen possible. Enjoy VFX Reels By: Rodeo FX and Rising Sun Pictures Like the music in this video? Get it onitunes,Google Play,SpotifyandAmazon The post Amazing Before & After Hollywood VFX: Terminator Salvation appeared first on Fame Focus.

After 11 years of drinking wine alongside Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Giffords final day of Today has arrived.After a special performance from Flo Rida, who turned his hit My House turned into Kathie Lees House, Gifford sat down with Kotb for the last time.Gifford shared: I feel great, I do. The last two weeks, since all this crazy stuff began, I had no expectations. You want to bear it well. You want to honor the Lord with whatever you say and do, but you also want to have fun and remind people of why this show worked in the beginning. Because we have fun and we have a friendship and its real.In April 2008, everything changed when Gifford replaced Natalie MoralesandAnn Curryfor the last hour ofThe Today Show, chemistry was magnetic between her and Kotb.Gifford has been a daytime favorite since her days on Live! With Regis & Kathie Lee, so fans are going to miss her on the small screen Monday through Friday while she pursues other endeavors.Gifford will be devoting her time to writing and producing Christian music: The work that I want to do isnt here anymore. I am an artist, Im an actress, Im a writer, Im a songwriter, a director now. Thats the stuff that feeds my soul and I know that Im running out of time to do those things.Former first daughter Jenna Bush Hager is set to step in as co-host alongside Kotb on April 8. The post Kathie Lee Gifford Says Goodbye to Today appeared first on Fame Focus.

The 35-year-old model is expecting her second child. Rose and her boyfriend Alexander Edwards both announced the news on Instagram last week. This will be the first child for the couple, while Rose shares six-year-old Sebastian Sebastian Taylor Thomazwith rapperWiz Khalifa.Rose wrote: @ae4president and I are SUPER excited to announce that we have a Sweet little Baby Boy on the way! P.S Sebastian is soooooo Happy to be a big brother!Shes currently 13 weeks pregnant and is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe type of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Sources told TMZ that Amber was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for a few days, getting IV treatments because she was sick and losing weight. The baby boy is due in October, close to Ambers birthday, and were told shes excited to share the same zodiac sign Libra.The post Amber Rose Is Pregnant and Feeling Sick appeared first on Fame Focus.

The reality star has plans to follow in her father Robert Kardashians footsteps by becoming an attorney, and shes aiming to get it done within three years.Kim revealed to Vogue that shes actively studying to become a lawyer. Shes not attending a law school as of now, but she does have a master plan to take the bar exam by 2022. The 38-year-old has begun a four-year apprenticeship at a San Francisco-based law firm, which she got started last summer with support and consulting from Van Jones and attorney Jessica Jackson.Kim admits her inspiration came from getting ex-con Alice Marie Johnson released early, which she did by lobbying President Trump and meeting with him face-to-face in the Oval Office.She admits the impact of Johnsons case was bigger than she expected: Im sitting in the Roosevelt Room with, like, a judge who had sentenced criminals and a lot of really powerful people and I just sat there, like, Oh, sh*t. I need to know more. I would say what I had to say, about the human side and why this is so unfair. But I had attorneys with me who could back that up with all the facts of the case. Its never one person who gets things done; its always a collective of people, and Ive always known my role, but I just felt like I wanted to be able to fight for people who have paid their dues to society.The post Kim Kardashian Taking Bar Exam in 2022 appeared first on Fame Focus.

Charles Van Doren, one of the most infamous TV game show contestants of all time, has passed away. According to Van Dorens family, the subject of an Oscar-nominated film died Tuesday at his Connecticut retirement home. Charles famously admitted to cheating on the NBC game show, Twenty-One, back in the 1950s. Van Doren actually testified before Congressional investigators in 1959, saying the shows were rigged. This lead to a huge scandal, because prime time game shows were enormously popular back then, drawing up to 50 million viewers.The 1994 film, Quiz Show directed by Robert Redford, was inspired by Van Doren. The movie, who starred Ralph Fiennes, earned four Oscar nominations and four Golden Globes nominations.Van Doren won $129,000, which would be equivalent to more than $1 million today, but later told Congress he had been given the questions and answers in advance. He also said he was coached up on how to create more drama as he pondered his answers on the show.Van Doren was disgraced after the cheating scandal. He went on to become an editor for Encyclopedia Britannica and wrote a few books.The post Charles Van Doren Dead at 93 appeared first on Fame Focus.