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Ventura, a rhythm and blues singer known as Cassie, also said Combs agreed to a $20 million settlement to end her November 2023 civil lawsuit against him over their relationship, with the deal coming 24 hours after she filed the case. Read more
Ventura, a rhythm and blues singer known as Cassie, said she took part in Combs’ parties known as “Freak Offs” for about a decade, at first to please him and later because he blackmailed her with videos of the encounters. Read more
In the highest-profile #MeToo case to come before judges in France, Depardieu repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. Read more
The 29-year-old Hawaii born-and-raised singer-songwriter was only the fifth contestant with Hawaii ties to appear on the show in its 23-year history. Read more
Stripper Daniel Phillip, the prosecution’s second witness, recounted an episode in a New York City hotel where Combs threw a liquor bottle in Ventura’s direction, grabbed her by the hair and dragged her screaming into another room where he heard Combs shouting and slapping Ventura around. Read more
The win positions Artis, now living in Nashville, for another round of “Disney Night” competition on Monday. Nationwide voting during the broadcast will cut the field to the three who will compete for the title May 18. Read more
The show ran 19 episodes with a March 31 finale, which dangled some loose story threads for continuation in a potential second season. Read more
The plaintiffs, who sued under Jane Doe pseudonyms to protect their privacy, accused Robinson, 85, of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment and gender violence at Robinson’s home in the Chatsworth section of Los Angeles, starting as early as 2007 and continuing until 2024. Read more
Thunderstorm Artis took another step forward Monday advancing from Top 8 to Top 7 on “American Idol.” Read more
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But having followed the case in the media did not exclude them from potentially serving on the jury for a trial expected to last up to two months on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Read more
The songs were sung, the votes were counted and Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis survived another cut in the field to become a Top 8 contestant on “American Idol.” Read more
The songs have been sung, the votes have been counted, and Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis has survived another cut in the field to become a Top 8 contestant on “American Idol.” Read more
For the next year, Emily-Ann Oshiro’s work will be showcased in the Cannon tunnel of the U.S. Capitol among the other state and territorial winners of the contest. She is also invited to attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Read more
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro state, working in coordination with the Justice Ministry, said the plot was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalization of teenagers, including self-harm and violent content as a form of social belonging. Read more
Hana Keaka (Hawaiian- language theater) took a significant step forward last fall when “Puana,” written by University of Hawaii-Manoa professor of theater Haili‘opua Baker and Kaipulaumakaniolono Baker, opened Sept. 27 at Kennedy Theatre. Read more
Even as his soulful voice reaches fans across the globe, Thunderstorm Artis still answers calls with an 808 number. Read more
Each competition will be filmed on location and then broadcast on Hawaii News Now. The series will end with a live finale at Ko Olina Resort on Dec. 14 and will include public voting to determine the winner. Read more
Dale Mar T. Acoba’s white lei kui of hypericum and pearl yarrow took home the top prize of $5,400. Read more
Competition resumes Sunday at 2 p.m. Hawaii time when Artis and the other Top 10 contestants will be battling to make it to the Top 8, which will be announced at the end of the show. Read more
Hawaii-born Thunderstorm Artis has taken another step towards the winner’s circle with audience voting elevating him to Top 12 status Sunday on “American Idol.” Read more
The survivors after Monday’s show will be this season’s top 10. Read more
