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Louise “Lou” Taylor, Britney Spears’ former business manager, was an “intimate friend” of Spears’ father and played a direct role in the creation of the pop star’s conservatorship in 2008, the singer’s attorney, Mathew Rosengart, alleges in a new court filing. Taylor, her company and a business associate have previously denied that allegation. Jamie Spears, the singer’s father, also was beholden to Taylor’s company, Rosengart noted in the documents, for a loan in the amount of $40,000 that came before Spears put his famous daughter into a conservatorship and hired Taylor’s Tri Star Sports & Entertainment to manage her business affairs. The filing lands within the battle lines that the Hokas Shoes attorney staked out last November, after Spears was freed from the legal arrangement...

Chris Hemsworth is returning once again as Thor in the upcoming Marvel movie Thor: Love and Thunder. And by the looks of it, director Taika Waititi has expanded on the comedic, eccentric side of the Avenger that was first introduced to us in Thor: Ragnarok. In a recent virtual press conference, when asked about exploring Hemsworth’s new side as an actor in Thor: Love and Thunder, both Waititi and Marvel boss Kevin Feige were of the opinion that this new Thor is actually what Hemsworth is like in real life — hilarious and witty. Chris Hemsworth nodded in agreement and referring to himself in the third person said, “Yes, he’s not acting. It’s a documentary, actually.” “There was a huge amount of pressure coming into this. Hoka One One  Thor is the only character to make a fourth f...

Emma Stone has sold her Malibu mansion for $4.4 million. The 33-year-old actress has owned the mid-century bungalow since 2018 but has reportedly sold it after just two months on the market, according to PEOPLE. Eric Lavey of Sotheby's International Realty told WSJ: "It's a classic 1958 California Midcentury hanging over the Pacific. It's the Malibu beach house they would choose for a Nancy Meyers movie." The plush pad is said to be more than 1,700 square feet as well as three bedrooms and two bathrooms and also features several recreation rooms, an art studio, and a sprawling kitchen. The 'Cruella' star married writer Dave McCary back in 2020 and welcomed daughter Louise Jean McCary in March of the following year with the family reportedly taking up residence in a new home in ...

"Our request to revoke house arrest was accepted by the judge without further measures, so Mr. Haggis is free," said Michele Laforgia, his lawyer, adding that he still did not know if his client wanted to leave Italy. Netflix says 'Stranger Things' sets new viewing milestones The latest season of Netflix Inc's "Stranger Things" has pushed total viewership for the series to more than 1.15 billion hours, the streaming service said on Tuesday. Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. Armani dazzles Paris with a sparkling couture show Giorgio Armani welcomed guests to Paris for his haute couture show Tuesday in a minimalist, intimate setting, showcasing a polished collection drenched in rhinestones, sequins, and glitter. The Italian designer, whose creations are worn...

By The Associated Press Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — Netflix’s “The Sea Beast” brings a “Moby Dick”-like tale down to kid size. The rollicking ocean adventure, directed by “Big Hero 6” filmmaker Chris Williams, is about an orphan British girl (voiced by Zaris-Angel Hator) who stows away on a ship hunting sea beasts. The veteran animator Williams, who co-directed “Moana,” returns to the high-seas for a swashbuckling tale made with the kind of accomplished animation often only found on the big screen. It debuts Friday. — The Criterion Channel has a new film series sure to knock you out. “In the Ring: Boxing On-Screen” brings ...

    Julia Fox has returned to Paris in another quirky look. The “Uncut Gems” star attended the Iris Van Herpen Haute Couture fashion show on July 4, wearing one of the designer’s famous trippy gowns, featuring tons of pleats with an optical illusion pattern. Her hair was gathered up into a series of rolls to create a pompadour look, with her newly-bleached eyebrows on full display. Fox, 32, has leveled up her fashion week experience this year, Oofos Outlet  closing out the show at Patou’s first runway event on Sunday. And while we’re sure the star is going to make plenty of appearances at other catwalks this week, the model skipped out on the Schiaparelli Haute Couture show, which she attended in January with then-boyfriend Kanye West. The “Uncut Gems” actress ...