Watch: A$AP Rocky dives into Rihanna's arms after not-guilty verdict
Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, then hugged supporters and told the 12-person jury: 'Thank y'all for saving my life.'
He was accused of pointing a handgun at Terell Ephron, a former friend, during a heated argument, before firing twice in Mr Ephron's direction during a second confrontation. Both encounters occurred on Nov 6 2021.
Mr Ephron said he suffered a minor injury when his knuckles were grazed by a bullet.
The three-time Grammy nominee's defence attorneys said the gun involved in the incident was a prop that the artist had used in a music video and only blanks. They claimed Mr Ephron was the aggressor in the confrontation.
Outside the courthouse, Mr Mayers told reporters: 'We want to thank God first. This is crazy right now.
'I'm thankful and blessed to be here right now, to be a free man talking to y'all.'
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Time Out
9 hours ago
- Time Out
Charli XCX will act in 8 movies. Here's your guide to all of them
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'Gatsby, he only threw these parties for you,' the ever-flashy Australian director captioned a throwback Instagram post with Charli approving, 'That's right!' So, it only made sense for the 32-year-old to turn to acting. With a title at this year's Venice Film Festival, and projects with the who's who of Hollywood, Charli's all set to turn heads and raise eyebrows yet again. Here's your guide to every upcoming Charli XCX film. Get your Letterboxd watchlists ready. 100 Nights of Hero Premiering on closing night at Venice this year, this historical fantasy boasts an ensemble cast with Emma Corrin, Maika Monroe, Felicity Jones, and Charli XCX as Rosa. Her character details remain under the radar; a behind-the-scenes image revealed her to drape a majestic green cowl with a golden necklace. 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Eruptcja The Toronto International Film Festival is a good launchpad for Charli's film career as much like Sacrifice, Eruptcja will also premiere here. This one's a more solemn effort with a wholesome romance and mellowed-down colours. Charli stars in this lesbian romance as a British tourist who falls for a Polish florist (Lena Góra). What makes Eruptcja all the more exciting is that it also has Charli sharing screenwriting duties with director Pete Ohs and co-star Jeremy O. Harris. Faces of Death Euphoria alumna Barbie Ferreira and Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery star in Faces of Death, a remake of the 1978 pseudo-documentary that aims to recreate the gnarly murders and rituals of the original. Sounds campy enough for Charli, who has a supporting bit in this. And with the premise also taking on online misinformation and grainy found footage, Faces of Death is again fitting for the popstar's Y2K aesthetics. 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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Grammy award winner confirms biopic on legendary singer B.B. King in the works – and The Masked Singer star taking part
He has also worked with the Jackson Family MOVIE MAGIC Grammy award winner confirms biopic on legendary singer B.B. King in the works – and The Masked Singer star taking part Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A GRAMMY-award winning entertainment mogul has confirmed a poignant biopic on blues legend B.B. King - with a star from The Masked Star taking part. Vassal Benford, who has worked with superstars including Jennifer Lopez, Michael Bublé, Diplo and Mariah Carey, hailed the beloved icon - who would have turned 100 this year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Music producer Vassal Benford has teased a new biopic about the blues legend B.B. King Credit: Vassal Benford 4 BB King on stage in London in 2011 Credit: Redferns Benford, a famous music producer, record executive, and film composer, has teased the release of a new multi-million-dollar film on the legendary King, who died 10 years ago. He told The U.S. Sun, "It's about Mr King's entire life story - the biopic will be shot to depict from the beginning to the end of his life." Although Benford declined to reveal who is starring, he did reveal the names of two prominent singers whose music will feature. One such star is Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc, who has appeared in movies such as Fast & Furious. He also fooled viewers when disguised as "Mushroom" while singing Stevie Wonder's I Wish in season 4 of The Masked Singer. Another singer whose music will feature in the film is Quavo, one-third of the now-separated rap duo Migos. Quavo - who used to be a close pal of fellow rapper Chris Brown - performed at hip-hop concert Rolling Loud festival in Los Angeles in March. Having music from such current major singers means the biopic will also intrigue a younger audience, "and make sure it is in touch with today's music," Benford said. The mogul - who has previously produced and orchestrated a sold-out Michael Jackson Tribute Concert, featuring the legendary Jackson Family - will score the film and its music soundtrack. Pamela Anderson transforms into broken Las Vegas showgirl for stunning new film - as fans predict Oscar nomination Benford said, "It'll also show how B.B. King left his hometown, ended up in Memphis and kind of mentored Elvis Presley. "It's a beautiful story." King admired Presley - describing him as being "very shy" when he first met the then-budding star in Sun Studio in Memphis. He recalled in a TV interview, "He was a handsome guy... he would watch [me play]. He had everything, the looks, the talent, he was tall, he could sing and play." LUCILLE Benford added, "The story includes telling about how Lucille, his famous guitar, came about." King played a Gibson guitar that he affectionately called Lucille. Benford said the biopic would be a poignant tribute to the late great musician, as "B.B. King is one of the most iconic characters of all time from the blues." The mogul, who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, said he "knows so many people in the entertainment industry who were influenced by B.B. King." "I want to show what his life story is and how he has impacted on so many artists - and others - across the world, with his music. "Anyone who comes from that era who can turn around and touch the world, despite the odds, and make it big that time... I admire him his life story. "And you have to remember this is his centenary - 100 years of blues," he added. I want to show what his life story is and how he has impacted on so many artists. The icon's nickname was King of the Blues, and he continued to perform well into his 80s even though the 15-time Grammy winner had diabetes. B.B. King: more on the legendary blues king For most of his career spanning nearly 70 years, Riley B. King was hailed as the undisputed king of the blues, thanks to his scorching guitar licks and heartfelt vocals - sung with a velvety voice. Born Riley B. King on Sept. 16, 1925, on a tenant farm near Itta Bena, Mississippi, King was raised by his grandmother after his parents separated and his mother died. A preacher uncle taught him to play, and he honed his technique in abject poverty in the Mississippi Delta, the birthplace of the blues. The legend became a mentor to scores of guitarists, including Eric Clapton, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix, John Mayall and Keith Richards. King recorded more than 50 albums and toured the world, often performing 250 or more concerts a year. He continued to perform well into his 80s, even though the 15-time Grammy winner had diabetes. King played a Gibson guitar that he affectionately called Lucille. His style included beautifully crafted single-string runs punctuated by loud chords, subtle vibratos and bent notes. The result could bring chills to an audience, no more so than when King used it to full effect on his signature song, The Thrill is Gone. He would make his guitar shout and cry in anguish as he told the tale of forsaken love, then end with a guttural shouting of the final lines: 'Now that it's all over, all I can do is wish you well.' King died at age 89 in May 2015 at his home in Las Vegas. King, who got his start in radio with a gospel quartet in Mississippi before moving to Memphis, Tennessee, died in 2015 at home in Vegas. Benford said that, at the time of his passing, he had also been living in Vegas, as "my godfather lived here - he passed around the same time as B.B. King." Because of his huge connections within the entertainment industry, he was approached by King's family to become chairman of the B.B. King Estate, where he plays a key role in preserving and expanding the legacy of the blues icon. Benford explained, "I wasn't the chair of the estate at that time, but I was approached by the family to become its head - I was producing Richie Sambora, and met the grandson of B.B. King and one thing led to the other." U2 TRIBUTE He has since overseen initiatives to honor King's life and huge contributions to music. Just last year, U2 paid tribute to the legend during their Las Vegas residency at The Sphere. Although he didn't reveal the release date of the upcoming biopic, Benford said, "It's in pre-production right now. "It'll be released into cinemas worldwide - there will be an announcement on the release in 2026." He said the pre-production phase includes working alongside producer Mark Canton, known for films such as 300, Immortals, and the Power television series. Benford is co-chairman and CEO of Benford & Canton Studios, a media production company he co-founded with Canton. Last year he co-produced several tracks on Chris Brown's album 11.11, which received a Grammy nomination and won R&B Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards. RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE Benford showed The U.S. Sun an impressive collection of memorabilia including a very rare glimpse of the original Rumble in the Jungle guitar used by B.B. King himself. The legend used his original model at a music festival which promoted the famous heavyweight boxing match between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali in Zaire 1974. 4 Aloe Blacc's music will feature Credit: Getty 4 Quavo seen at the 2025 Players Party in Atlanta in July Credit: Getty
Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Lana Del Rey reveals wedding memento ahead of first anniversary with alligator tour guide husband
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