Eagles' Don Henley asked about naked 16-year-old girl overdosing in his home during lyric trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Don Henley said what he called “an inappropriate act” that led authorities to find a naked 16-year-old girl suffering from drugs and an overdose in her Los Angeles home in 1980. He testified that it was a decision that spurred the Eagles to fight together. Arrest of founder. Henry was questioned about his arrest at Monday's criminal trial, testifying about handwritten draft lyrics for “Hotel California” and other Eagles hits that he claims were stolen. Henry pleaded no contest in 1981 to a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He testified Monday that he called a sex worker one night in November 1980 because he “wanted to escape the depression” he was feeling after the Eagles disbanded.
From gold records to gold coins.George Michael honored with commemorative casting
LONDON (AP) — It takes more than “faith” to get your hands on George Michael's new coin. Prices for the commemorative minting, which began Monday, range from a few notes to small sums of gold, as the late musician continues to rack up posthumous honors. The coin, produced by the Royal Mint, features a portrait of Michael wearing his trademark aviator-style sunglasses, his blow-dried hair and the five o'clock shadow he sported in his 'Faith' video. is depicted. Prices start at just under $20 and go up to over $6,700 for limited edition 2 oz gold coins. Michael, who passed away in 2016, had a hit Christmas song last year and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Harry Potter book proofs bought for pennies in 1997 sell for more than $13,000
LONDON (AP) – A proof of the first Harry Potter novel, bought for pennies in a used bookstore nearly 30 years ago, has been sold at auction for 11,000 pounds ($13,900). British auctioneer Hansons said on Monday that the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, described as an “unedited proof” on the cover, was sold to South Korea in 1997 along with two other books. It was announced that it was purchased from a store in London. 40 pence ($0.50). The seller, whose name has not been disclosed, had picked up the book about the famous boy wizard as a “throw-in” for other titles and hadn't read it or paid much attention to it in years. The book was sold on Wednesday to a private buyer in the UK for a hammer price of £11,000.
American couple whose catamaran was hijacked may have died after being thrown overboard, Grenada police say
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Caribbean police believe an elderly American couple aboard a catamaran was hijacked by three escaped convicts last week and thrown into the ocean to their deaths. announced. Monday's announcement by police in Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines was a blow to those who independently helped search for Ralph Hendry and Kathy Blundell and hoped they were still alive. Royal Grenada Police Commissioner Don McKenzie said the three prisoners escaped on February 18 and hijacked the catamaran Simplicity the next day. They were arrested in St. Vincent last Wednesday. He said there was information that the prisoners disposed of the couple while traveling between Grenada and St. Vincent.
Case that may have contained Wayne Gretzky's rookie card sells at auction for $3.7 million
REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) — A case of old hockey cards that may contain the game's Great One has been discovered in a Canadian home and sold for more than $3.7 million. The winning bidder purchased a case containing 16 sealed boxes of O-Pee-Chee's 1979 hockey card collection, which totaled more than 10,000 cards, according to Heritage Auctions. The auctioneer says the case could include more than 25 coveted Wayne Gretzky rookie cards. A man in Regina, Saskatchewan, kept the case in a tightly packed storage room. The auctioneer said the longtime collector requested anonymity.
Actor Gerard Depardieu faces new sexual assault charges as #MeToo reverberates through French film industry
PARIS (AP) — French actor Gerard Depardieu is facing separate charges of sexual assault from a film decorator who claims he groped her during a 2021 shoot. The complaint filed with the Paris public prosecutor's office accuses Depardieu, 75, of the crime, his lawyer said. Sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexist insults. Mr. Depardieu's two lawyers did not respond to requests for comment. The accusation comes after French actor Judith Godreche called on the French film industry to “face the truth” about sexual violence and physical abuse during Friday's live broadcast of the César Awards, France's version of the Oscars. It happened later. Mr Depardieu has denied any wrongdoing.
Ronaldo's apparent obscene provocation sparks uproar during Saudi League match
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) – Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly under investigation for allegedly making an offensive gesture while playing for Al Nasr in the Saudi Professional League. Footage on social media shows Ronaldo cupping his ears and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis, appearing to be directed at supporters of his rival al-Shabaab. The incident occurred after Al Nasr defeated Al Shabaab 3-2 on Sunday. “Messi” chants play in the background. Lionel Messi is Ronaldo's long-time soccer rival. Although the incident was not caught on television cameras, criticism of the 39-year-old Portuguese striker has rapidly increased. Local media reported that the Saudi Football Federation had launched an investigation.
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton was involved in a scuffle during a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta.
On Sunday, video surfaced that appears to show 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton getting into a scuffle at a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta. Video shows Newton, wearing a custom-made hat, being shoved by three people near the top of a set of steps before the altercation heads towards the fence line. The video lasts less than 30 seconds before the altercation is broken up by police and event security at the WeBall Sports xdynastyU 7-on-7 tournament held at BEST Academy. Newton, the No. 1 overall pick out of Auburn University in 2011, does not appear to be throwing a punch in the video, but one punch is thrown in his direction. It's unclear whether the punch hit the former quarterback.
Warm weather brings a taste of spring to the Midwest
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A warm front is bringing spring-like weather to large swaths of the country during what is typically one of the coldest months of the year. The rare warming weather is forcing people to leave their homes to enjoy winter respite, but it's also increasing the risk of wildfires. On a day when average high temperatures are near freezing, temperatures in Omaha, Nebraska, topped 65 degrees on Sunday. Temperatures also reached the 60s in Denver, Chicago, and Des Moines, Iowa. Temperatures in Kansas City were in his mid-70s. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings and fire weather watches for nearly a dozen states in the central United States.
'Past Lives', 'American Fiction' and 'The Holdovers' win major awards at Independent Spirit Awards
Celine Song's quiet romance film “Past Lives” won two of the biggest awards at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday afternoon. The honors include Best Feature Film and Best Director. The other big winner was Cord Jefferson's comedic satire “American Fiction,” which won Best Actor for Jeffrey Wright. Alexander Payne's “The Holdovers” won the award for Da Vin Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa. The 39th show was held Sunday at a beachside tent in Santa Monica, Calif., and was livestreamed on IMDb and Film Independent's YouTube channel and X account.
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