Benjamin Mendy found not guilty on one count of rape as trial continues

Democratic lawmakers Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., are pushing for the U.S.

Former “American Idol” star Willie Spence has passed away at age just 23.

When people mention “folk horror,” it doesn’t very long at all before the film “The Wicker Man” is brought up. Released nearly 50 years ago, the British horror film is not only a classic of the genre, but it really does stand as the poster child for folk horror.

Though the series ultimately sputtered out (putting it mildly) with critics and fans, Michael Bay’s “Transformers” franchise is a massive moneymaker. Thankfully, 2018’s “Bumblebee” seems to have righted the transforming robot ship a bit.

Brendan Fraser received yet another standing ovation for his performance in "The Whale." Fraser, 53, was moved to tears during his second standing ovation – this time at the London Film Festival.The film was shown to an audience Tuesday night and the actor reportedly received a five-minute standing ovation. The reaction to the film at the London Film Festival follows his first standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival in early September.The audience bestowed a six-minute standing ovation to the "Crash" star.

Stephen Colbert thinks Ohio senate candidate JD Vance might have some serious competition — but not so much in his bid to become senator. No, Colbert joked on Tuesday night’s “Late Show” that Vance will have to edge out Lindsey Graham if he truly wants to suck up to Donald Trump.With midterm elections just four weeks away, Colbert opted to use part of his monologue to check in on some of the races (including a race between bears, one of which is apparently named for him).

The first official teaser trailer has been released for the holiday musical film Spirited, starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds.

Kate Moss has been spotted partying with former The Pogues star Shane MacGowan and his wife Victoria Mary Clarke, at Shane's new art exhibition at the Andipa art gallery in London. The supermodel and icon, 48, posed up a storm on Tuesday as she stood behind Shane, 64, who is now in a wheelchair after suffering ailing health after years of hard partying. Since his successful career with The Pogues, who are responsible for the iconic Christmas hit Fairytale of New York, Shane has become an accomplished artist, and his works were set to sell for up to £32,000 at the exhibition.

Love Island star Amy Hart has shared a glimpse of her sun-soaked girls' getaway to Dubai. The reality TV star, 30, recently jetted off with a group of pals for a relaxing holiday before she welcomes her first child with boyfriend Samuel Rason.

Ryan Reynolds is honouring the life and career of beloved Canadian actor and comedian John Candy.

Khloe Kardashian recently opened up about a health scare which led her to have a tumor removed from her face. Now her mom, Kris Jenner, is giving thanks to the doctor who performed the surgery.

Deadline confirmed on Tuesday.The sci-fi flick was based on Jean-Claude Forest’s French comic book series and starred Fonda, now 84, as a glamorous futuristic space astronaut as she battles evil across the cosmos.Roger Vadim directed the picture over 50 years ago and while the movie originally wasn’t a box office hit, it became a cult classic over the years.The film earned much praise in the United Kingdom, and it became the year’s second-highest-grossing film. A director, writer and a full cast list have yet to be announced. John Phillip Law, Anita Pallenberg, Milo O’Shea, Marcel Marceau and Claude Dauphin also starred alongside Fonda in “Barbarella.”The “White Lotus” star is currently has several projects under her belt, including a supportive role in the “Spider-Man” spinoff, “Madame Web.”Sweeney, who just launched a production company of her own, also recently finished shooting the movie “National Anthem” with singer Halsey.The Washington-born actress caused a stir earlier this year when she claimed “they don’t pay actors like they used to” — despite her Emmy nomination, starring roles in upcoming movies and her first $3 million mansion.However, in August, she spoke to IndieWire at length about her growing career and that she feels that she has an array of options when picking her roles.

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Livingston will reap the rewards of taking it easy in Bruce Anderson’s return from injury according to boss David Martindale.

Manchester City's all-time record goal-scorer Sergio Aguero has compared Erling Haaland to Lionel Messi and the Brazilian great Ronaldo, and believes that the young striker can help bring about a new era at the club.

The full list of nominees for the 2022 MTV EMAs was just released and a lot of your fave stars are nominated this year!

Hamilton Accies boss John Rankin admits he was forced to rush Andy Ryan back to action last week but hopes his return from a knee injury will bring out the best in the players around him.

High-street retailer Marks and Spencer has announced a major change that will affect two of its stores based in and around Glasgow.

Turkish Minute.“Let us see what position he will take here,” Erdoğan told reporters, referring to Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the head of the country’s largest left-wing opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP).Erdoğan proposed the amendment in an attempt to counter the CHP’s decision to introduce an amendment to the constitution to enshrine into law a woman’s right to wear a headscarf. By introducing a larger amendment that attacks the LGBTQ community, the Turkish president is hoping not only to rally social conservatives to his side, but to force the left-wing CHP to either come out in favor of his proposed amendment or reveal their pro-LGBTQ sympathies and risk losing the votes of devout Muslims.Erdoğan’s political machinations come at a time when his Islamist-backed ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is trailing narrowly behind the opposition bloc in polls ahead of next year’s elections, according to a recent survey from the Piar polling company.

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are marking their baby boy’s first milestones!

A depraved pensioner who raped a 12-year-old girl over a four year period has died in jail.

 season 19 runner-up, has died at the age of 23. According to local media outlet Douglas Now, which is located in Spence's hometown of Douglas, Georgia, the singer died following an automobile accident.  “DouglasNow has learned that Douglas native and  season 19 runner-up Willie Spence, 23, has passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Tennessee,” the news outlet reported.

“You can’t win ‘em all.” And while most were shocked by his choice of words, Seth Meyers wasn’t too phased, joking on Tuesday’s “Late Night” that Herschel Walker can’t even keep track of his kids.In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Musk was asked about being disowned by his teenage transgender daughter. First, he blamed “neo-Marxists” for their estranged relationship, but was mostly cavalier about it, saying in full, “[The relationship with my daughter] may change, but I have very good relationships with all the others.

Rylan Clark posed for a shirtless selfie on Wednesday, showcasing a rarely-seen chest tattoo with a special meaning for the TV star.The This Morning host revealed he was taking some time to recuperate with a sheet mask after his exhausting book tour concluded. In the snap, the 33 year old former X Factor contestant wrote: "Never looked better." And eagle-eyed fans spotted a tattoo on the right-hand side of his chest that appears to be roman numerals. “MCMLXXXVIIII,” it reads, which is actually 1988 in roman numerals, Rylan’s birth year.

A woman who claims she was raped by Benjamin Mendy's alleged 'fixer' denied in court she'd made up her allegation because she was 'embarrassed about what had actually happened'. The complainant alleges she was raped by 41-year-old Louis Saha Matturie, who prosecutors have described as the Manchester City player's 'fixer', in March last year after her birthday party.

A woman was raped by Benjamin Mendy's co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie just hours after celebrating her birthday, a jury has heard.

A woman who says she was 'frightened' after waking up to find Benjamin Mendy having sex with her denies she was having a 'great time' hours after the alleged rape. The Manchester City defender, 28, is currently standing trial at Chester Crown Court.

Jurors were shown footage of Benjamin Mendy stood on a table topless in a Manchester nightclub with his trousers 'half down', days before he was charged with rape. The 28-year-old defender denies all charges he faces and is currently on trial at Chester Crown Court.