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French Movie Star Gérard Depardieu Found Guilty of Sexual Assault

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Gérard Depardieu

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French actor Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of sexual assault Tuesday. The 76-year-old will be receiving a suspended sentence of 18 months for inappropriately touching two women while working on Jean Becker’s 2022 film Les Volets Verts. The assaults occurred on set of the film in 2021. Depardieu’s name will also be added to the national sex offender registry, according to The New York Times. “For me, it’s a victory, truly,” one of the victims, identified only as Amélie, said. “We are moving forward.” The actor denied sexually assaulting the two victims throughout the trial, and though he was not in court for the verdict, his lawyer Jérémie Assous said he would be appealing. The case is being regarded as a landmark win for French women and cinema in the aftermath of the #MeToo movement. Depardieu is considered an icon of French cinema having starred in more than 250 films over the past six decades. Some of his notable works include Green Card, My Father the Hero, Randall Wallace’s The Man in the Iron Mask and Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet.

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‘Pitch Perfect’ Star Reveals She’s ‘Dating a Woman’ After Divorce

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Anna Camp and former husband Skylar Astin.

Anna Camp and former husband Skylar Astin. Bruce Glikas/Getty

Pitch Perfect and You star Anna Camp has dropped all the signs that she’s dating on-set stylist Jade Whipkey, after announcing earlier this year that she is “dating a woman.” In a resurfaced TikTok video from February, Camp and Whikpkey were asked what they expect from a guy on the first date. “Well, I don’t expect anything, not anymore,” Camp responded. “Because I’m dating a woman and it’s great,” she appeared to say, although the audio cuts out slightly at that moment. Whipkey, putting her arms around Camp, chimed in: “Same. I’d rather you not be on the date.” On May 3, Camp shared a photo on her Instagram Story of Whipkey sipping wine over a meal. The 42-year-old actress captioned it “DATE NIGHT.” In another TikTok interview by the same creator, mr.big.usa, Camp slammed the idea that “in order to be happy you have to be married to a guy with children” as a conspiracy theory. “That was deep babe,” said Whipkey. Camp has been married twice—first to actor Michael Mosley from 2010 to 2013, and then to her Pitch Perfect co-star Skylar Astin, whom she began dating in 2013 and married in 2016. After finalizing her divorce from Astin in 2019, she reflected “It’s been really scary and liberating at the same time.” The Daily Beast has reached out to Camp’s PR team for comment.

The AI-Powered Bike Is Engineered to Give You the Most Effective Workout in the Shortest Time Possible

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Honey Boo Boo Claims Mama June Squandered Her Reality TV Earnings

FAMILY CRISIS

Mama June and Honey Boo Boo

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Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson has been a reality TV fixture for the last 15 years, but she’s not reaping the rewards. Thompson, 19, recently told People that despite spending her childhood starring in multiple reality shows, she’s now struggling to pay her college tuition. The former child star, whose dysfunctional family antics made her family a reality TV mainstay in the 2000s, says there’s only one person to blame: her mother, “Mama June” Shannon. According to Thompson, her mother ran through much of the family’s TV earnings while addicted to crack cocaine, eventually selling their house and most of their belongings before getting sober in 2020. At the height of her addiction, Thompson claims her mother even took $35,000 of her paycheck for appearing on Dancing With the Stars. Though Shannon has since returned her daughter’s Dancing With the Stars money, Thompson says she’s never seen a check from her longest running gig, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, which aired for five seasons on TLC. But she’s not dwelling: the pair have already started filming together for their next reality TV venture, Mama June: Family Crisis.

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NO GOING BACK

Jessinya Faye Ezell, 34, was remanded on a $100,000 bond in Harrison County jail.

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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of robbing a Mississippi Dollar General store after she returned to the scene to retrieve her lost phone. Jessinya Faye Ezell, 34, allegedly entered the store carrying a firearm and demanded money at 9:32 p.m. on Sunday. Ezell then got into a fight with an employee and dropped her phone before fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of money, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Officers were on the scene investigating the incident when Ezell appeared and asked about her cellphone, authorities said. The 34-year-old was arrested and charged with one count of armed robbery. She was remanded on a $100,000 bond in Harrison County jail.

This Made-for-Summer THC Drink Delivers the Buzz You Want—Without the Brain Fog

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The weather’s warmer and the days are longer, which means now is the perfect time to start getting ready for a fun-filled summer. Whether you’re planning for outdoor adventures, social gatherings, or simply a chill night by yourself, Magic Cactus is the ideal drink to help you let loose without brain fog or a morning hangover. Magic Cactus is a fully legal, non-alcoholic, micro-dosed THC drink that gives you a light, functional buzz to help lift your mood without derailing your day.

Each Magic Cactus beverage is infused with hemp-derived THC and made with a sparkling cactus water base that is naturally rich in electrolytes and antioxidants. The result is a uniquely refreshing drink that helps you keep the party going without crashing or losing control of yourself. With three standout flavors (Watermelon Hibiscus, Spiced Peach, and Lavender Raspberry), thousands of glowing reviews, and a spiffy can design to boot, Magic Cactus is a one-of-a-kind alternative for anyone who wants to rethink how they celebrate. Whether you’re sober-curious, cutting back, or simply looking for a new way to enjoy life, grab a can today.

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Kim Kardashian Shows Up to Jewelry Heist Trial Dripping in 80 Diamonds

GLAM ON THE STAND

Kim Kardashian wears diamond necklace at trial.

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Kim Kardashian showed up to a Paris courtroom looking more Met Gala than legal drama—wearing a $3 million diamond necklace as she took the stand in the trial over her 2016 robbery. The reality TV star wore an all-black suit with the Samer Halimeh New York necklace, which has 80 diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, according to Page Six. More diamonds adorned her earrings and anklet, along with a shimmering $8,100 ear cuff. Kardashian testified Tuesday against ten people accused of robbing her at gunpoint in a luxury apartment she was renting for Paris Fashion Week in Oct. 2016. The “grandpa robbers”—as they’ve been dubbed for being mostly in their 60s and 70s—allegedly tied Kardashian up, gagged her, and robbed her of $9 million worth of jewelry, including a $4 million, 20-carat diamond engagement ring that her then-fiancé Kanye West had given her. After the heist she vowed to wear less expensive jewelry so as she wouldn’t appear to be a target for theives. At the trial Tuesday, Kardashian said she thought she “would be dead on the bed, shot dead” during the robbery. She had flown across the pond Monday and was accompanied to the trial by her mother Kris Jenner.

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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Star Dies at 45

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Samuel French, the actor best known for his work in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, has died. He was 45. Raised in rural Texas, French started his career with small roles in the History Channel miniseries Texas Rising and the AMC drama Fear the Walking Dead. His big break came in 2023, when he portrayed FBI agent CJ Robinson in Killers of the Flower Moon, holding his own in a memorable scene opposite star Robert De Niro. Just last month, French took to Instagram to celebrate winning Best Actor at the 2025 Cowpokes Int’l Film Festival for his work in the indie drama Monsters Within. The news of his death was shared by director Paul Sinacore, who worked with French on his final project, Western crime thriller Towpath. According to Sinacore, French passed away in his hometown of Waco, Texas, after a years-long battle with cancer. He is survived by his daughter, Madison; his partner, Melinda; his parents; and his brothers. Sinacore also paid tribute to French on Instagram, writing, “Samuel carried a fire for acting that burned in every frame—unfiltered, fearless, and alive.”

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Saudi Arabia Lures Trump With Big Mac on International Trip

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On President Donald Trump’s first major international trip of his second term, he was welcomed with the sweet smell of home: greasy fries. Saudi Arabia had rolled out a custom mobile McDonald’s for his latest visit in an attempt to impress the president during his Tuesday jaunt to Riyadh. It’s well-known that Trump loves the Golden Arches—he often served fast food at White House banquets during his first term and he handed out McDonald’s to drive-thru customers during a campaign photo shoot. This week, Trump was greeted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the airport and by a shiny, double-staircase McDonald’s trailer outside the nearest media hub. If he gets hangry during the day’s trade talks, he’ll be able to fuel up fast. The trailer, branded in both Arabic and English, aimed to entice Trump as he announced a $600-billion commitment from the Saudis to invest in the United States and the removal of all sanctions from Syria. After the first stop on his international voyage, Trump is scheduled to visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to sign what he hopes will be more than $1 trillion in investment and trade agreements.

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UnitedHealth CEO Steps Down as Luigi Trial Escalates

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Luigi Mangione

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UnitedHealth Group’s CEO announced his shock resignation on Tuesday less than a week after alleged UnitedHealthcare shooter Luigi Mangione’s legal defense fund surpassed $1 million in donations. Andrew Witty has managed the conglomerate since 2021 and handled the fallout after 27-year-old Mangione allegedly shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in broad daylight in Manhattan last December. Now, as Mangione’s legal defense ramps up and his fans send in countless donations, Witty is leaving the company for “personal reasons.” He will be replaced by the firm’s former CEO Chris Hemsley. Witty is departing just as the share price of UnitedHealth slumps 10 percent and other health insurers are also facing economic downfalls. UnitedHealth warned shareholders last month that there were “unanticipated changes” in the healthcare industry and earnings were falling for the first time in nearly two decades. Thompson’s killing in 2024 came with a wave of frustration from angry patients who said they were hurt by the insurer’s policies, which caused its stock to plummet. Then, in April, UnitedHealth shareholders launched a lawsuit against the company for allegedly hiding how the backlash hurt the business.

Deeps Sleep Patches Gave Me My Best Night of Sleep in Months

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Doctors Find ‘Small Nodule’ in Joe Biden’s Prostate

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Former U.S. President Joe Biden makes his first major speech since leaving office.

Former U.S. President Joe Biden makes his first major speech since leaving office. Kamil Krzaczynski/REUTERS

Doctors have discovered a small nodule on former President Joe Biden’s prostate during a routine physical exam, The New York Times reported. Further tests are underway to determine what caused the growth and how best to treat it but doctors said it was not uncommon for men of Biden’s age—82—to experience issues with their prostate. Biden has already had several cancerous growths removed, his doctor Kevin O’Connor said in Feb. 2023. The same month a basal cell cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, was removed from his chest. Biden has all but disappeared from the political scene since leaving office as the oldest ever serving president in U.S. history in January. Concerns were raised over the Democrat’s health throughout his presidency after President Donald Trump labelled Biden “Sleepy Joe.”

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Trump Administration Sued Over ‘American Heroes’ Sculpture Garden

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President Donald Trump waves to guests as he leaves the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn on April 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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President Donald Trump’s administration has been hit with a class-action lawsuit over its decision to cancel tens of millions of dollars’ worth of arts grants and direct the money to a sculpture garden dedicated to “American heroes.” In early April, the National Endowment for the Humanities notified about 1,400 grantees that it was canceling their grants effective immediately, according to a lawsuit filed Monday by The Authors Guild. The money would instead be used for the “National Garden of American Heroes” that Trump has been trying to build since his first term. The garden is envisioned as a “vast outdoor park” with hundreds of life-size sculptures of subjects ranging from Theodore Roosevelt to Alex Trebek, according to an executive order Trump issued in 2021. The NEH is currently accepting applications for grants of up to $600,000 to create the statutes, which must be made of marble, copper, granite, bronze, or brass. The Authors Guild’s suit argues the move violates numerous laws—including federal rules governing congressional appropriations—and the NEH grantees’ First Amendment rights. The termination notices cited Trump’s executive orders on “radical indoctrination,” “biological truth,” and “DEI programs.” The Daily Beast has reached out to the NEH for comment.