Leonardo DiCaprio Testifies Against Fugees Rapper Pras Michel at Musician’s Money-Laundering Trial: Details

After more than eight years, “The Late Late Show With James Corden” has come to an end. The affable host made his final appearance on Thursday, and was joined by some famous friends and surprise guests.

27 HMV branches to close in February 2019, after the company fell into administration. The brand was later rescued from collapse by Canadian music entrepreneur, Doug Putman.Following its closure, the historic site, which launched the brand in 1021, was converted into one of the many American Candy stores that popped up throughout the city at the start of the pandemic.Now, the famous location is set to return later this year and will be rebranded with the company’s new design.

Acer has added to its eco-conscious range of technology with its brand new Chromebook Vero 514 which aims to save you stress with its unique design and features, while also saving the environment and your bank balance at the same time.

A vet has shared the 10 dog breeds he would never choose to own and explained the reasons why.

Tesco shoppers have been warned over a little-known Clubcard rule that means under 18s cannot benefit from its deals.

Music retailer HMV has announced plans to reopen its historic flagship store on London’s Oxford Street later this year as part of a larger expansion plan.

Meghan Markle has joined the likes of Serena Williams and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and signed with Hollywood power agency WME, according to reports. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, will now be represented by William Morris Endeavor, known as WME, which boasts a huge roaster of A-list talent, according to a new report from Variety. She will reportedly be working with WME CEO Ari Emanuel, agent Brad Slater, and agent Jill Smoller.

There’s nothing better than finding a dupe for a designer item that would otherwise be well out of your budget, and one TikToker has shared their latest designer alternative – and it costs just less than £60. TikTok user @Elegantstyleoffical shared a look at the Zara Checked Textured Blazer, £59.99 here, calling it the perfect dupe for Chanel. Chanel’s blazers are an iconic staple of the French fashion house, identifiable by their boucle fabric, boxy cut, and gold buttons; and the Zara version also ticks all the same boxes, without the hefty price tag.

Universal Music’s Decca Records has announced plans to record and release King Charles III’s coronation as an album on the same day that it happens next month.This will be, the label notes, “the first time ever a recording of a coronation ceremony – a tradition which can be traced back more than 1000 years – will be available globally to stream and download on the day of the service itself”. Not least because there hasn’t been one of these events in the UK since 1953.Still, this is great news for anyone who wants to immediately relive the whole event in audio form after watching it on 6 May.

Producer Fraser T Smith has announced the launch of the Future Producer Academy, in partnership with collecting society PPL and the Music Producers Guild.The initiative was formally unveiled last night as Smith was presented with the Outstanding Contribution To UK Music prize at the MPG’s annual awards in London. The academy aims to boost the careers of emerging producers from under-represented backgrounds through a combination of financial and educational support.“I’ve had an unorthodox career journey and there have been many times when I’d loved to have a more experienced hand in the business sit down and help me understand how things work”, says Smith.“The idea of the Producer Academy is to do just that”, he explains.

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has signed a new record deal with BMG to release his second solo album ‘CMF2’ – the follow-up to 2020’s ‘CMFT’.“I wanted to work with BMG because they came in super hot wanting to work with me and they’ve been keeping the fires burning for rock, punk and metal over the last few years”, Taylor tells Billboard.The album will be released through Taylor’s own new label imprint Decibel Cooper, via which he also plans to sign other artists.He explains: “Decibel Cooper will not only allow me to release my own music and art worldwide, but it also gives me a solid way to help bolster any rad new acts I want to put on the roster. BMG is going to help me put my money where my mouth is – giving a boost to the next generation”.BMG’s SVP International Marketing Jason Hradil adds: “We are THRILLED to welcome Corey Taylor to the BMG family.

APPOINTMENTSVenue operator ASM Global has appointed former artist manager and major label exec Brian Celler to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Content And Programming, Europe. He will be “responsible for leading ASM Global’s best-in-class live entertainment offering, driving high-calibre, diverse content across ASM Global’s growing portfolio of venues in the UK and Europe”.

Ed Sheeran’s not the world’s most talented guitar player, that’s for certain. And don’t go dissing me for stating the obvious, not least because that’s according to Sheeran himself.

Conor Maynard has announced that he will release his first album of original songs for more than a decade in June. Titled ‘+11 Hours’, the record is the follow-up to his 2012 debut ‘Contrast’.Out now is new single ‘Storage’, of which he says: “’Storage’ is about having the capacity to contain various, irrelevant but ultimately incredible, personal and beautiful memories when you’re in a relationship”.“Once that ends, your brain holds all of the information and fixates on those tiny little things that didn’t really make a difference at the time, but now all they do is consume your so-called ‘storage’ of your brain”, he goes on.

The government has been urged by today’s report to “review current conflict of interest guidance for candidates to ensure it is fit for purpose” in the wake of BBC Chair Richard Sharp’s resignation.

The bank holiday weekend is almost upon us - why not start the fun early by grabbing yourself some tickets to a fantastic show right here in the north west? Luckily, there’s lots on offer!

Good Morning Britain viewers were left distracted by Kate Garraway as she made her last appearance on the show of the week. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Friday (April 28) alongside Adil Ray.

A shopper says she spotted Princess Diana's face in a SLICED HAM she bought from her local Tesco. The People's Princess, who died 25 years ago, still has one of the most recognisable faces in the world.

A speeding driver who had taken MDMA killed a 'much-loved family man' in a crash in Cheshire.

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Pat Boone is recalling some of the most memorable celebrity encounters that he has had over his decades-long career. In an interview with Fox News Digital, the 88-year-old singer and actor, who is celebrating his 70th year in show business, reflected on the special moments that he shared with famous entertainers, U.S. presidents, politicians and royalty in the past.

Mary Goskirk is set for heartbreak in upcoming Emmerdale scenes, with her shady new love interest Faye's true intentions being finally exposed in chilling scenes. Mary (Louise Jameson) has been pursuing a romance with newcomer Faye (Jane Gurnett) after coming out to her family on the ITV soap earlier this year. Faye's intentions have been questioned by viewers however, and it appears that her true colours will finally show in upcoming scenes, with Mary being attacked thanks to Faye's suspicious behaviour.

HMV's iconic Oxford Street flagship store is mounting a surprise comeback. 

Charlotte Dawson looked glowing in a new snap where she showed off her growing baby bump and told fans that she is “so proud” of her “tiger stripes”.The glamorous mum is currently expecting her second child with her fiancé Matt Sarsfield, who she headed on holiday with a few days ago, along with their two year old son Noah.The family-of-three headed on a sunny holiday to Mallorca where Charlotte snapped a stunning picture in a black bikini while she held her growing bump. The proud mum stood poolside and donned a long black coverup, a wicker hat, and some white sandals, while she had both hands placed gently on her bump.

When it comes to being a working royal, there are lots of reported protocols that must be followed both in public and behind the Palace walls. From dressing modestly to not using social media, being a royal has its own rules and regulations.The same can apply for guests of the Royal Family too.

There's trouble in paradise in a new clip released from the upcoming season 3 of The Kardashians, with Kim Kardashian in particular seen breaking down in floods of tears and being comforted by sister, Khloe.The new series, which is set for release on Disney+ and Hulu on May 25, will showcase recent months with the famous family including covering Kim's split from Pete Davidson and her eventful divorce from ex-husband, Kanye West.The explosive trailer opens with a troubled Kim reflecting on being in a relationship in the last series, to which she simply sighed, "Damn." But it became too much when suddenly she broke down. "Things change really quickly," she said to Khloe, before her sister questioned if she was "really ok?" The minor probing was all it took for Kim, 42, to unravel, sobbing as she spoke.Throwing her head back, she exclaimed that wasn't alright at all, as she put her head in her hands, with Khloe reaching over to embrace and hug her sibling.

K.J. Yossman Eva Green has won her lawsuit over the failed movie “A Patriot.” The case, which centered around Green’s $1 million fee for the film, was heard at London’s High Court earlier this year. Green claimed that under her “pay or play” contract she was was still owed her fee, which was being held in escrow by her agent, even though the movie had fallen apart. The production company White Lantern – together with film finance company Sherborne Media Finance, which took over White Lantern once the movie fell apart – disagreed. As well as defending the lawsuit, they counter-sued Green for “conspiracy, deceit and unlawful interference,” claiming she had deliberately sought to undermine the production and cause the film to collapse so she could buy out the script and make it herself.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Netflix has set Xavier Gens’ (“Gangs of London”) untitled Paris-set genre movie starring Bérénice Bejo (“The Artist“) and Nassim Lyes (“Overdose”) as its next French film original. Set in the Summer of 2024, the film unfolds in Paris which is hosting the World Triathlon Championships on the Seine for the first time. Sophia, a brilliant scientist, learns from Mika, a young environmental activist, that a large shark is swimming deep in the river. To avoid a bloodbath at the heart of the city, they have no choice but to join forces with Adil, the Seine river police commander. Bejo and Lyes star in the film opposite Léa Léviant. The film is produced by Let Me Be and is slated for a launch on Netflix in 2024.

Actress Eva Green has won her high court case in the UK against White Lantern and SMC Speciality Finance over the collapse of the sci-fi film A Patriot.

centred around former Fugees member Pras Michel.Michel is accused of participating in a global campaign-finance conspiracy funded by Jho Low, a businessman who allegedly stole billions from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, 1MDB.Michel has pleaded not guilty to the charges (via CNN). According to CNN, “Low remains at large”; he has reportedly previously denied the charges in the past.Last year, speculation circled that Fugees cancelled their 25th anniversary tour celebrating their second album ‘The Score’ not due to COVID concerns, as originally stated, but due to Michel’s ongoing legal issues.DiCaprio, who is not accused of any wrongdoing, took to the witness stand for an hour to testify about his relationship with Michel and Low.

Leonardo DiCaprio took the stand at Washington, D.C.’s federal courthouse on Monday as a witness in the trial of former Fugees member Prakazrel “Pras” Michel.

Leonardo DiCaprio took the stand at Washington, D.C.'s federal courthouse on Monday as a witness in the trial of former Fugees member Prakazrel «Pras» Michel.Pras is accused of allegedly funneling money to Barack Obama's 2012 presidential reelection campaign through straw donors and working with fugitive Malaysian financer Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low. Five years later, prosecutors say Pras tried to squelch an investigation into Low under former President Donald Trump’s administration. Additionally, Low is being accused of masterminding an international money laundering and bribery scheme that stole billions from the Malaysian state investment fund known as 1MDB.Both Michel and Low are facing charges in the United States, but Low remains at large, so Michel is on trial alone.CBS News reports that DiCaprio, who is not accused of any wrongdoing, testified to a grand jury on Monday and discussed his relationship with Low in a bid by prosecutors to show that Low used stolen money to curry favor with actors, models, and politicians in the United States. According to prosecutors, Low and DiCaprio wereintroduced by the stepson of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, who was charged in Malaysia in connection with the 1MDB corruption scandal. DiCaprio recalled to jurors first meeting Low when when he attended his Las Vegas birthday party in 2010.

Leonardo DiCaprio took the stand on Monday (April 3) to testify about his relationship with accused billionaire Jho Low in a federal trial against Fugees member Pras Michel.

Pras Michel, a former member of the multiplatinum, iconic rap trio Fugees, is facing a litany of federal campaign finance charges. The songwriter and rapper is accused of acting on behalf of Jho Low, a Malaysian businessman and fugitive accused of embezzling billions of dollars from his home country's government. Michel has pled guilty to all charges, and his trial began on Monday (April 3) with Leonardo DiCaprio taking the stand for the prosecution.

Leonardo DiCaprio testified in federal court Monday in a case involving international money laundering and bribery. DiCaprio, 48, took the witness stand to talk about his connection to Jho Low – one of the primary financiers of his film "Wolf of Wall Street." Jho Low, also known as Low Taek Jho, has been accused of stealing billions of dollars from a Malaysian state investment fund. Prakazrel "Pras" Michel is accused of funneling money for Jho Low into Barack Obama's 2012 election campaign.

Malaysian financier Jho Low tried to funnel up to $30 million to President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign as part of a far-reaching influence operation.“I basically said, ‘Wow, that’s a lot of money,'” DiCaprio testified.The “Titanic” star was testifying in the trial of rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of The Fugees hip hop group, who US prosecutors accuse of illegally taking tens of millions of dollars to lobby the US government on behalf of Low and the Chinese government.DiCaprio is one of several prominent figures linked to Low, who is suspected of embezzling $4.5 billion from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund.The financier, who was known to pay Hollywood celebrities to party with him, supported DiCaprio’s charitable foundation and helped fund “The Wolf of Wall Street,” the 2013 movie in which DiCaprio starred.DiCaprio has been cooperating with the US government’s investigation.He managed to enter the courthouse without being spotted by news crews that had been staking out his arrival.Michel is accused of profiting from an alleged embezzling scheme by Low, as well as a Chinese government influence campaign aimed at repatriating dissident Guo Wengui.Michel faces 11 criminal counts for trying to influence the administrations of Obama and former President Donald Trump. Michel has denied the allegations.The Fugees won two Grammy Awards for their best-selling 1996 album “The Score.” But by 2012, prosecutors said, Michel was in dire need of cash.Prosecutors said Michel agreed to funnel money into Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign and hide the source of the funds.