Leonardo DiCaprio Testifies at Fugees Rapper Prakazrel 'Pras' Michel's Trial

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.

Love Island host Maya Jama is not having it. The 28-year-old recently sparked dating rumors with Leonardo DiCaprio, and on Monday, she shared a tweet responding to the nonsense, calling the stories “silly,” saying, “you need to stop.”The host responded to a story by the DailyMail which noted she was in a bikini wearing a necklace that said “Leo.” “I’ve been minding my business on holiday & said I wouldn’t respond/pay attention to any of the silly stories anymore but you need to stop now, that is literally my star sign,” she wrote.

Love Island host Maya Jama is not having it. The 28-year-old recently sparked dating rumors with Leonardo DiCaprio, and on Monday, she shared a tweet responding to the nonsense, calling the stories “silly,” saying, “you need to stop.”The host responded to a story by the DailyMail which noted she was in a bikini wearing a necklace that said “Leo.” “I’ve been minding my business on holiday & said I wouldn’t respond/pay attention to any of the silly stories anymore but you need to stop now, that is literally my star sign,” she wrote.

Maya Jama has squashed recent rumours that she is dating Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio despite being pictured wearing a 'Leo' necklace.

Jeremy Renner is the latest star to brush death.The "Hawkeye" actor was involved in a near-fatal snowplow accident in January, and has since kept his fans up to date as he recovers. Leonardo DiCaprio has had several close calls in the past, including a skydiving accident where both of his parachutes did not work. In 2021, Orlando Bloom took to Instagram to share a throwback picture after he fell three floors and shattered his spine.

Maya Jama sent fans into a frenzy after she posted a video in which she could be seen wearing 'Leo' necklace, amid rumours that she is dating Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.The Love Island host, 28, shared a video of herself posing in a blue and red patterned bikini and straw hat on her Instagram story, but it was the necklace twinkling on her chest that drew the most attention. Maya had opted to sport a necklace featuring the name 'Leo' while posing in the swimwear, and while this may be a hint at her relationship status, some fans have pointed out that her birthday is in mid-August and therefore her star sign is Leo.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp have all proven that celebrity status can have an impact in the courtroom as stars deal with legal troubles. Paltrow and DiCaprio recently made appearances on the witness stand, while Depp captivated fans throughout an explosive six-week trial about abuse. Alec Baldwin is preparing for his trial on involuntary manslaughter charges for the fatal shooting of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Maya Jama has hit headlines once again amid rumours she's dating Leonardo DiCaprio.

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.

The wolf of the courtroom. Leonardo DiCaprio took the stand to testify in former Fugees rapper Pras Michel’s money-laundering case.

Leonardo DiCaprio has denied claims he's dating Love Island host Maya Jama, after reports claimed the pair had enjoyed a "string of dates". Hollywood star Leonardo, 48, has hit back at the rumours and denied all claims, according to the Daily Mail, after a source told The Sun he and Maya, 28, are in "regular contact". Maya partied with Leonardo in London back in February, as she attended his star-studded pre-BAFTA party in the capital, and has since been spending time with him in New York, according to reports.They were also photographed with friends as they left the Le Piaf club in Paris last month.

Good Morning Britain star Richard Arnold couldn't resist a jibe at Leonardo DiCaprio's love life amid Maya Jama romance rumours.

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik both appear to be moving on in the romance department.

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.

Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio are still hanging out!A source tells ET that the pair — who were first linked together in September -- still spend time together when their busy schedules allow.«Gigi and Leo still hang out and talk when it works with their timing,» the source says. «They both enjoy each other's company and have fun together when their busy schedules permit.»Gigi's famous family is behind her too, with the source adding that both her mom, Yolanda, and her supermodel sister, Bella, are supportive of her dating life and the choices she's making.«Yolanda and Bella know Gigi is capable of making her own healthy decisions and they’re supportive of her,» the source continues. «Gigi’s main priority is her baby girl.

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.

Leonardo DiCaprio makes a rare appearance at the North American debut of the Polestar 3 at The Shed on Tuesday night (March 28) in New York City.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a historical drama about the serial targeting and murder of members of the oil-rich Osage tribe, will open in limited theaters starting Oct. 6. The film will then have a wide release on Oct. 20. “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which is being produced by Apple Original Films, will then begin streaming on Apple TV+ at an unspecified date. Paramount Pictures will partner with Apple on the theatrical release of the movie, which has an impressive ensemble that includes Oscar winners Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Brendan Fraser, as well as Jesse Plemons and Lily Gladstone. Given the top talent involved, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is expected to be a major awards season player.

Apple Original Films today laid out its release plans for Killers of the Flower Moon, the Martin Scorsese-directed adaptation of the David Grann book that pairs the helmer’s two favorite leading men, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.