New this week: Arcade Fire, 'Hatching,' Three Mile Island
This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Arcade Fire, a documentary about Sheryl Crow that's described as an “intimate story of song and sacrifice” and a four-part documentary about the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster.
Rod Stewart fills potholes near home since ‘no one else can be bothered’
Rod Stewart is forever young when it comes to keeping the area near his home in good repair. 1 singles, shared videos on Instagram showing him shoveling gravel into potholes near his home in Harlow, England, ITV reported. “’m repairing the street where I live as no one can be bothered to do it,” Stewart said in the video. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 21 Rod Stewart (MANDATORY CREDIT David Montgomery/Getty Images) British singer and songwriter Rod Stewart, circa 1975. (Photo by David Montgomery/Getty Images) (David Montgomery)©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comKeith Urban returning to Las Vegas after Adele postpones residency
Vegas-bound: Keith Urban will be moving up his residency in Las Vegas to take some of the shows postponed last week by Adele. (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)LAS VEGAS — The way Keith Urban sees it, returning to Las Vegas sooner than expected is going to be a sweet thing. >> Read more trending newsThe 54-year-old country singer announced on Tuesday that he will step in for Adele and begin his own Las Vegas residency, “Keith Urban Live,” beginning March 25 through April 2, Variety reported. pic.twitter.com/vC3MXmPX8y — Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) January 25, 2022Urban’s announcement comes less than a week after Adele tearfully announced the postponement of her Las Vegas residency, “Weekends With Adele,” citing the COVID-19 pandemic and delivery delays. >> Coronavirus: Tearful Adele postpones Las Vegas residencyThe Las Vegas Review-Journal, citing other published accounts and its own independent sources, reported that Adele had been unhappy with the set at Caesars Palace.
wftv.comRocker Rod Stewart, son resolve Florida hotel assault case
Rod Stewart-Assaul FILE - Rod Stewart appears at Brit Awards 2020 in London on Feb. 18, 2020. Court records released Friday show that Stewart and his son have pleaded guilty to battery in an assault case stemming from a New Year's Eve 2019 altercation with a security guard at an exclusive Florida hotel. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File) (Vianney Le Caer)Rock icon Rod Stewart and his son have pleaded guilty to battery in an assault case stemming from a New Year's Eve 2019 altercation with a security guard at an exclusive Florida hotel. “No one was injured in the incident and a jury did not find Sir Rod Stewart guilty of the accusation,” his attorney Guy Fronstin said in a statement. Dixon said in court papers that Rod Stewart punched him in the rib cage with a closed fist and that Sean Stewart shoved him.
wftv.comNo more plea deal for Rod Stewart and his son. They’ll stand trial for Palm Beach tussle
A plea deal between British rock icon Rod Stewart and Florida prosecutors fell through Friday, meaning he and his adult son are again scheduled to stand trial on charges they battered a security guard during a New Year’s Eve bash nearly two years ago.
news.yahoo.comRod Stewart's plea deal on battery charge falls through
Rod Stewart-Battery Charge FILE - Rod Stewart performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on April 28, 2018. The pair are now scheduled to stand trial on misdemeanor battery charges in January. The pair are now scheduled to stand trial on misdemeanor battery charges on Jan. 25. Security video showed Sean Stewart then shoving Dixon and Rod Stewart, 76, punching him in the ribs. Rod Stewart, a native of London, is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
wftv.comRod Stewart's plea deal on battery charge falls through
A plea deal between British rock icon Rod Stewart and Florida prosecutors fell through Friday, meaning he and his adult son are again scheduled to stand trial on charges they battered a security guard during a New Year's Eve bash nearly two years ago. Neither Rod Stewart nor his son, Sean, were present when Judge August Bonavita announced that a hearing in which a deal was expected to be finalized had been canceled. The Stewarts face a maximum penalty of a year in jail, although such a lengthy term would be unlikely.
news.yahoo.comFlorida judge cancels Rod Stewart’s trial, schedules plea hearing
>> Read more trending newsAccording to court records, Palm Beach County Judge August Bonivita canceled Tuesday’s hearing and set an Oct 22 appearance in absentia, according to The Associated Press. The ruling means Stewart, 76, and his son, Sean Stewart, 41, will not have to appear in person. According to prosecutors, Rod Stewart punched a security guard who was working a private event at The Breakers in Palm Beach on Dec. 31, 2019, the Sun-Sentinel reported. Rod Stewart, whose raspy voice has produced 16 Top-10 hits in the U.S. and four No. >> Rod Stewart reaches plea deal stemming from incident at Palm Beach resortRod Stewart was charged with simple battery, along with his son, Sean Stewart, WPEC reported.
wftv.comJudge cancels Rod Stewart's trial, sets plea deal hearing
Court records show the hearing with Judge August Bonavita is set for Oct. 22 regarding a plea agreement to close the case without them needing to appear in court. Dixon told Palm Beach police officers the Stewart’s group was at the check-in table for a private party they weren’t authorized to attend, a police report said. Dixon, then 33, told investigators he put his hand on the younger Stewart’s chest and told him to back up and make space. Rod Stewart, now 76, punched Dixon in his “left rib cage area” with a closed fist, prosecutors allege. The arresting officer said he viewed security footage at the hotel and determined that the Stewarts were the “primary aggressors."
wftv.comJudge cancels Rod Stewart's trial, sets plea deal hearing
A Florida judge has canceled the trial for rock icon Rod Stewart and his adult son and scheduled a hearing next month to discuss a plea deal to resolve charges stemming from a New Year's Eve altercation with a hotel security guard nearly two years ago. Court records show the hearing with Judge August Bonavita is set for Oct. 22 regarding a plea agreement to close the case without them needing to appear in court. If convicted, the Stewarts were facing a year in jail, or probation and a $1,000 fine.
news.yahoo.comJeffrey Epstein friend Ghislaine Maxwell faces new charges in sex crimes case
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell attend de Grisogono Sponsors The 2005 Wall Street Concert Series Benefitting Wall Street Rising, with a Performance by Rod Stewart at Cipriani Wall Street on March 15, 2005 in New York City. WASHINGTON – Federal prosecutors filed two additional counts in a new indictment on Monday in the sex crime case against Ghislaine Maxwell, a British socialite and friend of the late sex criminal and financier Jeffrey Esptein. The new counts filed in the Southern District of New York accuse Maxwell of sex trafficking conspiracy and sex trafficking of a minor. Prosecutors explained the changes in the superseding indictment in a letter filed later Monday. Maxwell, 59, who is awaiting trial on charges that she recruited underage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein, was arrested in New Hampshire on July 2.
cnbc.comBrit rocker Rod Stewart announces summer Central Florida show with Cheap Trick
Just days after Rod Stewart and his son allegedly sucker-punched a security guard at a Florida New Years Eve party, the British rock star has announced a new tour with a stop in Central Florida. Stewart will be touring behind his new album with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Stewart, along with classic rockers Cheap Trick, will perform at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Aug. 26. Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Central Florida. Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep Orlandos true free press
orlandoweekly.comRod Stewart, son face charges over New Year's Eve fracas in Florida
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League - Group Stage - Group B - Celtic v Rosenborg - Celtic Park, Glasgow, Britain - September 20, 2018 Rod Stewart reacts in the stands during the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith(Reuters) - The British rock singer Rod Stewart and his eldest son, Sean, are facing battery charges for an altercation with a hotel security guard at a New Years Eve party in Palm Beach, Florida, local media reported. The two men are due to appear in court on Sunday to each face a single charge of simple battery, the Palm Beach Post reported. Representatives for Stewart, known for his 1970s hits Maggie May and Do Ya Think Im Sexy?, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Sean Stewart, 39, pushed the security guard, and Rod Stewart, 74, then punched the guard in the ribs, the Palm Beach Police Department said in its report. Rod Stewart apologized for his behavior, the report said.
feeds.reuters.comRod Stewart charged over altercation with employee at luxury Palm Beach resort
Police say rock legend Rod Stewart and his son Sean were involved in an altercation at The Breakers Palm Beach resort on New Year's Eve and subsequently charged with battery of a resort employee, CBS Miami reports. An employee who was working the area claims the singer, 74, threw a punch, striking him in the rib cage area. Rod Stewart takes his seat for the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Celtic and Anderlecht at Celtic Park stadium in Glasgow, Scotland on December 5, 2017. ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty ImagesThe incident report says Sean, 39, got nose-to-nose and shoved the man, at which point, Rod Stewart threw the punch. Both men were ordered to appear at the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Complex on February 5 for an arraignment hearing.
cbsnews.com11 juicy details from Elton John's new memoir
Executive producers Sir Elton John and David Furnish attend the "Rocketman" UK premiere on May 20, 2019, in London, England. (CNN) - If you saw "Rocketman," you know that Elton John overcame shyness and a nasty drug problem to become one of the biggest and most enduring pop stars in the world. Sir Elton has a candid new memoir, "Me," which is full of illuminating and funny stories about his half-century in show business. Stewart calls Elton "Sharon," while Elton calls him "Phyllis." "If I was bowled over by Diana, it was nothing compared to the impact she could have on straight men," John writes.
Rod Stewart speaks out about 3-year cancer battle
David Becker/Getty Images for MTV(CNN) - Rock star Rod Stewart has revealed he has successfully been treated for prostate cancer after fighting the disease for three years. Stewart, 74, told the crowd he was given the all-clear in July after being diagnosed with prostate cancer during a routine check-up in 2016. Prostate cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed type of cancer worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, with 1.3 million cases in 2018. The 62-year-old comedian and presenter is the latest celebrity to join the "Men, We Are With You" campaign by charity Prostate Cancer UK, which is aimed at raising awareness. "A prostate cancer diagnosis is a scary thing -- you never expect it's going to happen to you," Fry said in an interview on the charity's website.
Court releases documents about Jeffrey Epstein, accused in sex traffic case, and his alleged procurer Ghislaine Maxwell
The suit accused Maxwell of calling Giuffre, a liar for claiming that Maxwell and Epstein sexually abused her when she was underage. It also unsealed documents that included pleadings in the defamation case, depositions, and other material. A spokesman for Dubin said, "Glenn and Eva Dubin are outraged by the allegations in the unsealed court records, which are demonstrably false and defamatory. In her deposition, Giuffre was asked, "Is there anyone else that Ghislaine Maxwell directed you to go have sex with?" Asked if she was angry at Dershowitz, Giuffre said, "Absolutely."
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