Pamela Anderson ‘Almost Got Killed’ When She Was Mistaken for a Chick

Pamela Anderson had a scary mid-flight encounter with a man who mistook her for one of The Chicks.

Anderson, 57, shared the story on the Monday, January 6 episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast when host Josh Horowitz asked her which celebrity she’s been confused with.

“This one time, I was on a flight and this guy came up to me and said, ‘Do you know what this country’s done for you?’” Anderson remembered. “And I was like, ‘Oh, my God. What have I done?’”

Anderson went on to recall that the man glared at her from his seat and eventually tried to harm her.

“This stewardess had to handcuff him to the chair because he was trying to attack me,” she said, explaining that “he thought I was a Dixie Chick. Remember that whole Dixie Chick thing? I almost got killed on a plane.”

More than 20 years ago, The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — received major backlash after lead singer Natalie Maines took the stage at a London concert in 2003 and denounced President George W. Bush and the decision to invade Iraq. “Just so you know,” she said between songs, “We do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas.”

Afterward, country music stations pulled the band’s music amid listener complaints and allegations of “Anti-American” rhetoric. (In 2006, Maines, 50, and bandmates Martie Maguire and Emily Robinson triumphed with the success of their seventh album, Taking the Long Way, which earned them five Grammys.)

Anderson recalled on “Happy Sad Confused” that her run-in with the angry man had shaken her.

“I was scared to fly after that, a little bit,” she said.

The Baywatch icon, meanwhile, is enjoying a career comeback for her acclaimed role in the film The Last Showgirl. Anderson earned a 2025 Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, losing to Fernanda Torres. She hit the red carpet in style, however, eschewing full glam for minimal makeup — her signature.

She has recently embraced a bare-faced look at glamorous events, first at Paris Fashion Week in 2023, and inspired others to do the same.

“I’m makeup-free at home, so why not for Paris Fashion Week?” she told People that year, adding, “I didn’t expect anyone to notice, but I’m glad it sparked a positive message.”

She emphasized her desire to break free from conventional beauty standards, saying, “It felt empowering to look in the mirror and say, ‘I’m OK just like this.’”

Golden Globes red carpet highlights, celebrity fashion, quotes and standout moments

The Golden Globes returned with entertainment’s biggest names hitting the red carpet to show off the latest in fashion before the ceremony at Los Angeles’ iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel. Here are some of the highlights and standout moments as stars arrived.

What has been billed as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year” will feature cast and production crews from some of this season’s most watched movies and television shows, including “Emilia Pérez,” “Anora,” “The Bear” and “Shōgun.” A complete list of nominees was announced on Dec. 9.

The show is being hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, who has starred in a number of Comedy Central television shows before her breakout performance during “The Roast of Tom Brady” in early 2024.

This is the 82nd annual Golden Globes show, and the first major award show of the year which is typically seen as a barometer of sorts as to how films and shows will fare at shows leading up to The Academy Awards. The Globes are being broadcast live on CBS television stations starting. Find your local CBS station here.

Zoe Saldaña and “Emilia Pérez” co-star Selena Gomez are both nominated for best performance by an actress in a supporting role in any motion picture. The musical crime-thriller from French director Jacques Audiard leads the Golden Globes nominations this year with 10 nods. Karla Sofía Gascón was also nominated for “Emilia Pérez” in the best performance by an actress in a musical or comedy category.

Ariana Grande, up for best performance by a supporting actress in any motion picture for her role in “Wicked,” hit the red carpet. Co-star Cynthia Erivo was also nominated for a Globe for her role as Elphaba in “Wicked.” Grande faces competition from Selena Gomez, Felicity Jones, Margaret Qualley, Isabella Rossellini and Zoe Saldaña. She wore yellow Givenchy in honor of the iconic yellow brick road.

Glen Powell was nominated for best performance by an actor in a motion picture — musical or comedy for his role in “Hit Man.” His parents joined him on the red carpet.

Two-time Golden Globe winner Amy Adams returned to the red carpet Sunday for her role in “Nightbitch.” She’s nominated for best performance by an actress in a motion picture — musical or comedy.

Cate Blanchett, nominated for her role in “Disclaimer,” joined the red carpet on Sunday.

Cynthia Erivo, nominated for best performance by an actress in a musical or comedy, joined the Globes red carpet. Co-star Ariana Grande was also nominated for a Globe in a supporting category. Also nominated in the same category as Erivo were Amy Adams, Karla Sofía Gascón, Demi Moore, Zendaya and Mikey Madison.

“Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón was nominated for best performance by an actress in a motion picture — musical or comedy. Co-stars Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez also received nominations for Sunday’s ceremony.

Kate Winslet was nominated for Golden Globes in two categories: best performance by an actress in a motion picture — drama and pest performance by an actress in a limited series, anthology series or motion picture made for television. Her nominations come from her work on “Lee” and “The Regime,” respectively. Winslet also produced “Lee.”

Rhenzy Feliz talks “The Penguin,” which is nominated for best television limited series, anthology series or motion picture made for television.

Before hitting the red carpet, Jonathan Van Ness posted videos of themself getting ready on Instagram. They sang along to music from ‘Wicked” while preparing.

Ashley Graham was on the red carpet to host for WWD.

Matty Matheson, known for “The Bear,” hit the red carpet. The show has emerged as a frontrunner at this year’s Golden Globes, with five nominations.

Liza Colon-Zayas, nominated for her role in “The Bear,” was on the red carpet. The show received five nominations this year.

Mindy Kaling, who earlier this year joined Morris Chestnut in announcing the Golden Globes nominees, attended Sunday’s show.

Morris Chestnut joined Mindy Kaling earlier this year to announce the nominees for the Globes.

“Nickel Boys” director RaMell Ross says celebrating his first time at the Golden Globes left him a little bit speechless.

Kathryn Hahn, nominated for “Agatha All Along,” said on the red carpet that she made sure to bring a shorter pair of shoes along for later in the night.

Anna Sawai, nominated for “Shōgun,” wore Dior to the Golden Globes.

Keri Russell, nominated for “The Diplomat,” on the red carpet at the Golden Globes.

Daniel Craig, nominated for “Queer,” attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

“September 5” director Tim Fehlbaum spoke with CBS News on the red carpet. The movie is nominated for best picture — drama.

“Abbott Elementary” star Quinta Brunson was nominated for best performance by an actress in a television Series — musical or comedy. The show was also nominated for best television series — comedy or musical.

Pamela Anderson was nominated at the Golden Globes for “The Last Showgirl.”

Andrew Scott, nominated for “Ripley,” wore sky blue on the Golden Globes red carpet.

Eddie Redmayne, nominated for “The Day of the Jackal,” wore Valentino on the carpet.

Angelina Jolie, nominated for “Maria,” was joined on the red carpet by Zahara Jolie.

Nominee Demi Moore hit the red carpet on Sunday. She was up for an award for “The Substance,” which was also nominated for best motion picture — musical or comedy.

“A Complete Unknown” actor Timothée Chalamet on the red carpet.

Zendaya, nominated for her role in “Challengers,” on the red carpet. She was nominated for best performance by an actress in a musical or comedy.

Six-time Golden Globe winner Nicole Kidman, dressed in Balenciaga, was on the red carpet. She’s nominated for her role in “Babygirl.”

Emma Stone walked the red carpet at Sunday’s Golden Globes.

Kristen Bell, nominated for best performance by an actress in a television series — musical or comedy, walked the red carpet. Co-star Adam Brody was also at the Globes.

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody walked the carpet at the Globes together. Brody is nominated for his role in “Nobody Wants This.”

Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead at the Golden Globes. McGregor is nominated for “A Gentleman in Moscow.”

Melissa McCarthy is set to present at the Globes.

Colman Domingo, nominated for “Sing Sing,” at the Golden Globes.

Selena Gomez at the Golden Globes with her fiancé, Benny Blanco. Gomes and her “Emilia Pérez” co-star Zoe Saldaña were both nominated for best performance by an actress in a supporting role in any motion picture. Gomez was also nominated for best performance by an actress in a television series — musical or comedy, for her role in “Only Murders in the Building.” Gomez wore Prada at Sunday’s show.

Jeremy Strong, who was nominated for his role in “The Apprentice,” made waves across social media when he arrived in a green suit with matching bucket hat.

“Wicked” director Jon Chu discusses what it was like to cast Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as the musical’s leads.

Melissa McCarthy, who was a presenter at this year’s ceremony, arrived on the red carpet in a Christian Siriano jumpsuit. She was accompanied by her husband, actor and comedian Ben Falcone.

What Time to Watch WWE ‘Monday Night Raw’ on Netflix Tonight

World Wrestling Entertainment has found a new home at Netflix. The global premiere of its flagship series, Raw, is streaming live tonight from the new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. This marks the first time the show has been available for streaming in its 31-year run, with the live programming event hitting the streamer weekly, resulting in a 52-week programming schedule.

Fans can expect some big things from the premiere episode. Roman Reigns will battle Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match. CM Punk and Seth “Freakin” Rollins will tear things up in the ring. Rhea Ripley will face off against Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship title. Drew McIntyre is set to fight Jey Uso.

Top WWE performers, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena (who begins his professional wrestling farewell tour this year), undisputed WWE champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, Logan Paul and more yet-to-be-announced names will appear throughout the special episode.

One of those names is rumored to be Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. He signed a multi-year deal with the wrestling outfit to make his beer, Real American Beer, the official beer sponsor for Raw and other WWE programming.

In addition to Raw, Netflix will offer subscribers access to premium WWE events, including SummerSlam, Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania. Read on to learn when to stream WWE Raw on Netflix.

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The premiere episode of WWE Raw will stream live from the new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Netflix on Monday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET for viewers in the US.

Melania Trump: An Enigmatic Journey from Immigrant to First Lady – Amazon’s Unfiltered Glimpse

The political landscape is abuzz with the announcement of an upcoming documentary chronicling the life of Melania Trump—a woman who has captivated the world with her poise, resilience, and unwavering advocacy for children. Produced by Amazon Prime Video, this film promises an “unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look” into the world of the former First Lady, a Slovenian-born immigrant who defied all odds to grace the hallowed halls of the White House.

“I think part of the beauty is that mystery. She doesn’t need to be out there. She has confidence. She has a lot of self-confidence,” her husband, former President Donald Trump, once remarked in an interview with Megyn Kelly—a sentiment that encapsulates Melania’s enigmatic allure. And now, with the backing of executive producers Melania Trump herself and Fernando Sulichin of New Element Media, the world will finally get a glimpse into the life of this captivating figure.

The choice of director, Brett Ratner, renowned for his work on blockbuster films like “Rush Hour” and “X-Men: The Last Stand,” only adds to the intrigue surrounding this project. As filming commences in December 2024, anticipation builds for what promises to be a cinematic tour de force—a raw, unfiltered portrayal of a woman who has navigated the treacherous waters of politics with grace and fortitude.

Melania’s journey to the White House is a testament to the American dream—a story of resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of children. During her tenure as First Lady, her “BE BEST” initiative strived to “promote a world for children based on healthy living, kindness, and respect.” Her efforts extended beyond the confines of the Oval Office, as she collaborated with Congress to secure funding for youth in foster care—a cause that remains close to her heart.

“My focus would continue to be creating a safe and nurturing space for children to learn, grow and thrive,” Melania affirmed, her words echoing the sentiments of a woman whose compassion knows no bounds. And her dedication to this cause has only grown stronger, as evidenced by her recent ventures into the realm of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), with proceeds supporting her “Fostering the Future” initiative—a program aimed at providing scholarships and educational opportunities to foster children.

Yet, amidst the accolades and accomplishments, Melania’s life has been a tapestry of challenges and controversies—a narrative that this documentary promises to unravel with unflinching honesty. From navigating the complexities of her husband’s presidency to facing the scrutiny of a media landscape that often refused to accept her place in the political arena, Melania has emerged as a symbol of resilience and strength.

As the world eagerly awaits the release of this documentary in the second half of 2025, one thing is certain: Melania Trump’s story is far from over. Her journey—one that transcends borders, defies expectations, and inspires countless individuals—is a testament to the enduring spirit of the American dream. And with this film, we are granted a front-row seat to witness the unfolding of a narrative that will undoubtedly captivate audiences worldwide.

In a world where political divisions run deep, Melania’s story serves as a unifying force—a reminder that beneath the veneer of power and privilege lies a human story of triumph, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference. Whether you align with her political leanings or not, this documentary promises to be a cinematic tour de force—a compelling portrait of a woman who has defied all odds and emerged as a beacon of hope for those who dare to dream.

Pamela Anderson ‘Almost Got Killed on a Plane’ After Being Mistaken for a Member of The Chicks: A Man Got Put in Handcuffs for ‘Trying to Attack Me’

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Pamela Anderson was asked during an interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast if she’s ever been mistaken for another celebrity, and her answer ended up being quite shocking. It turns out a man once tried to attack Anderson on an airplane because he thought she was a member of The Chicks, the legendary country music trio previously known as the Dixie Chicks.

“This one time, I was on a flight and this guy came up to me and said, ‘Do you know what this country’s done for you?’” Anderson said. “And I was like, ‘Oh, my God. What have I done?’ I was like oh god. I looked back and he was [angry]. Then this stewardess had to handcuff him to the chair because he was trying to attack me.”

“Yeah. Ended up he thought I was a Dixie Chick. Remember that whole Dixie Chick thing?” Anderson continued. “I almost got killed on a plane. I was scared to fly after that, a little bit.”

Anderson chuckled while recounting the story, but it was no laughing matter at the time. The Golden Globe nominee did not disclose when the incident took place, but it was likely sometime in 2003 amid the national firestorm against The Chicks after lead singer Natalie Maines said during a March 10, 2003 concert in London that her band was ashamed President George W. Bush was from Texas amid the invasion of Iraq. The band’s reputation imploded and their music sales plummeted due to the controversial remark. The backlash is chronicled in The Chicks’ 2006 documentary “Shut Up and Sing.”

While Maines apologized for the remark, she told Time Magazine during the press tour for the documentary that she actually had no regrets over making the comment, adding: “I apologized for disrespecting the office of the president. But I don’t feel that way anymore. I don’t feel he is owed any respect whatsoever.”

The Chicks officially changed their name from the Dixie Chicks in 2020 as the word “Dixie” has historical ties to the Confederacy and the United States’ history of racism.

Watch Anderson’s full interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast in the video below.

‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Perez’ triumph at Golden Globes

Two wildly audacious films — Brady Corbet’s 215-minute postwar epic “The Brutalist” and Jacques Audiard’s Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical “Emilia Perez” — won top honours at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday.

The Globes, which are still finding their footing after years of scandal and makeover, scattered awards around to a number of films. But the awards group put its strongest support behind a pair of movies that sought to defy easy categorization.

“The Brutalist” was crowned best film, drama, putting one of 2024’s most ambitious films on course to be a major contender at the Academy Awards. The film, shot in VistaVision and released with an intermission, also won best director for Corbet and best actor for Adrien Brody. In his acceptance speech, Corbet spoke about filmmakers needing approval on the final cut.

“I was told that this film was un-distributable,” said Corbet. “No one was asking for a three-and-half-hour film about a mid-century designer in 70mm. But it works.”

Adriana Paz, from left, Edgar Ramirez, Selena Gomez, Jacques Audiard, Karla Sofia Gascon and Zoe Saldana pose in the press room with the award for best motion picture – musical or comedy for “Emilia Perez” during the 82nd Golden Globes, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

“Emilia Perez” won best film, comedy or musical, elevating the Oscar chances of Netflix’s top contender. It also won best supporting actress for Zoe Saldana, best song (“El Mal”) and best non-English language film. Audiard, the French director, made way for Karla Sofia Gascon, the film’s transgender star who plays a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery, to speak on behalf of the film.

“The light always wins over darkness,” said Gascon, gesturing to her brightly orange dress. “You can maybe put us in jail. You can beat us up. But you never can take away our soul or existence or identity.”

“I am who I am. Not who you want.”

Demi Moore poses in the press room with the award for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture – musical or comedy for “The Substance” during the 82nd Golden Globes, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Demi wins her first Globe

Though the Globes audience was particularly starry, including nominees Zendaya, Timothee Chalamet, Angelina Jolie and Daniel Craig, most of the winners hailed from smaller, less seen films.

That included some surprises. One was Demi Moore’s win for best actress in a comedy or musical. Her comeback performance in “The Substance,” about a Hollywood star who resorts to an experimental process to regain her youth, landed the 62-year-old Moore her first Globe — a victory that came over the heavily favoured Mikey Madison of “Anora.”

“I’m just in shock right now. I’ve been doing this a long time, like over 45 years, and this is the first thing I’ve ever won as an actor,” said Moore, who was last nominated by the Globes for a film role in 1991 for “Ghost.” “Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a popcorn actress.”

Best actress, in a drama film, was an even bigger surprise. The Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres won for her performance in “I’m Still Here,” a based-on-a-true-story drama about a family living through the disappearance of political dissident Rubens Paiva in 1970s Rio de Janeiro. Torres dedicated the award to her mother, the great actor Fernanda Montenegro, who appears in “I’m Still Here,” too.

“She was here 25 years ago,” said Torres. “And this is like a proof that art can endure through life even through difficult moments.”

Best supporting actor in a musical or comedy went to Sebastian Stan for “A Different Man,” in which Stan plays a man with a deformed face who’s healed. Stan, who was also nominated for playing Donald Trump in “The Apprentice,” noted that both films were hard to get made.

“These are tough subject maters but these films are real and they’re necessary,” said Stan. “But we can’t be afraid and look away.”

Nikki Glaser arrives at the 82nd Golden Globes, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Glaser lightly roasts the Globes

Comedian Nikki Glaser kicked off the Globes, with a promise: “I’m not here to roast you.”

But Glaser, a stand-up whose breakthrough came in a withering roast of Tom Brady, made her way around the ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday picking out plenty of targets in an opening monologue she had worked out extensively in comedy clubs beforehand.

While Glaser might not have reached Tina Fey and Amy Poehler levels of laughs, the monologue was a winner, and a dramatic improvement over last year’s host, Jo Koy. Last year’s Globes, following a diversity and ethics scandal that led to the dissolution of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, were widely panned. But they delivered where it counted: Ratings rebounded to about 10 million viewers, according to Nielsen. CBS, who waded in after NBC dumped the Globes, signed up for five more years.

Hosting the Globes two weeks before the inauguration of Donald Trump, Glaser reserved perhaps her most cutting line for the entire room of Hollywood stars.

“You could really do anything … except tell the country who to vote for,” said Glaser. “But it’s OK, you’ll get ’em next time … if there is one. I’m scared.”

The Globes are now owned by Todd Boehly’s Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions, which acquired the award show from the now defunct Hollywood Foreign Press Association. However, more than a dozen former HFPA members are currently seeking to have the sale to Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions rescinded.

A win for ‘Wicked’

Unlike last year’s Oscar race, when “Oppenheimer” rolled, this year’s season has more uncertain, with a field of contenders. Most of the movies that are seen as having a chance — “Conclave,” “Emilia Perez,” “The Brutalist,” “Wicked” and “Anora” — came away with at least one award Sunday. The exception was Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning “Anora,” which went home empty handed despite five nominations.

The Globes’ award for cinematic and box-office achievement went to Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked,” which has nearly collected US$700 million in theatres. In a heavily arthouse Oscar field, “Wicked” is easily the biggest hit in the best picture mix. Accepting the award, Chu argued for “a radical act of optimism” in art.

Though few awards have been predictable this season, Kieran Culkin is emerging has the clear favourite for best supporting actor. Culkin won Sunday for his performance in Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain,” his second Globe in the past year following a win for the HBO series “Succession.” He called the Globes “basically the best date night that my wife and I ever have,” and then thanked her for “putting up what you call my mania.”

The papal thriller “Conclave” took best screenplay, for Peter Straughan’s script. “Flow,” the wordless Latvian animated parable about a cat in a flooded world, took best animated film, winning over studio blockbusters like “Inside Out 2” and “The Wild Robot.” Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross won best score for their thumping music for “Challengers.”

Ali Wong poses with the award for best performance in stand-up comedy on television for “Ali Wong: Single Lady” during the 82nd Golden Globes, Jan. 5, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

TV prizes

Most of the TV winners were oft-awarded series, including the Emmy champ “Shogun.” It won four awards, including best drama series and acting wins for Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai and Tadanobu Asano. Other repeat winners were: “Hacks” (best comedy series, actress for Jean Smart), “The Bear” (Jeremy Allen White for best actor) and “Baby Reindeer” (best limited series).

Ali Wong won for best stand-up performance, Jodie Foster for “True Detective” and Colin Farrell for his physical transformation in “The Penguin.”

“I guess it’s prosthetics from here on out,” said Farrell.

Man charged in Tupac Shakur killing files motion to dismiss the case

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An ex-gang leader is seeking to have all the charges against him dismissed in the 1990s killing of rap music icon Tupac Shakur.

Attorney Carl Arnold filed the motion on Monday in the District Court of Nevada to dismiss charges against Duane Davis in the 1996 shooting of Shakur. The motion alleges “egregious” constitutional violations because of a 27-year delay in prosecution. The motion also asserts a lack of corroborating evidence and failure to honor immunity agreements granted to Davis by federal and local authorities.

“The prosecution has failed to justify a decades-long delay that has irreversibly prejudiced my client,” Arnold said in a news release. “Moreover, the failure to honor immunity agreements undermines the criminal justice system’s integrity and seriously questions this prosecution.”

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment on the filing. He has said evidence against Davis is strong and it will be up to a jury to decide the credibility of Davis’ accounts of the shooting including those in a 2019 memoir.

Davis is originally from Compton, California. He was arrested in the case in September 2023 near Las Vegas. He has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and has sought to be released since shortly after his arrest.

Davis is accused of orchestrating and enabling the shooting that killed Shakur and wounded rap music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight after a brawl at a Las Vegas Strip casino involving Shakur and Davis’ nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson.

Authorities have said that the gunfire stemmed from competition between East Coast members of a Bloods gang sect and West Coast groups of a Crips sect, including Davis, for dominance in a genre known at the time as “gangsta rap.”

In interviews and a 2019 tell-all memoir that described his life as a leader of a Crips gang sect in Compton, Davis said he obtained a .40-caliber handgun and handed it to Anderson in the back seat of a car from which he and authorities say shots were fired at Shakur and Knight in another car at an intersection near the Las Vegas Strip. Davis didn’t identify Anderson as the shooter.

Shakur died a week later in a nearby hospital. He was 25. Knight survived and is serving a 28-year prison sentence in connection with the killing of a Compton man in 2015.

Anderson denied involvement in Shakur’s death and died in 1998 at age 23 in a shooting in Compton. The other two men in the car are also dead.

A Las Vegas police detective testified to a grand jury that police do not have the gun that was used to shoot at Shakur and Knight, nor did they find the vehicle from which shots were fired.

Man charged in Tupac Shakur killing files motion to dismiss the case

LAS VEGAS (AP) – An ex-gang leader is seeking to have all the charges against him dismissed in the 1990s killing of rap music icon Tupac Shakur.

Attorney Carl Arnold filed the motion on Monday in the District Court of Nevada to dismiss charges against Duane Davis in the 1996 shooting of Shakur. The motion alleges “egregious” constitutional violations because of a 27-year delay in prosecution. The motion also asserts a lack of corroborating evidence and failure to honor immunity agreements granted to Davis by federal and local authorities.

“The prosecution has failed to justify a decades-long delay that has irreversibly prejudiced my client,” Arnold said in a news release. “Moreover, the failure to honor immunity agreements undermines the criminal justice system´s integrity and seriously questions this prosecution.”

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment on the filing. He has said evidence against Davis is strong and it will be up to a jury to decide the credibility of Davis´ accounts of the shooting including those in a 2019 memoir.

Davis is originally from Compton, California. He was arrested in the case in September 2023 near Las Vegas. He has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and has sought to be released since shortly after his arrest.

Davis is accused of orchestrating and enabling the shooting that killed Shakur and wounded rap music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight after a brawl at a Las Vegas Strip casino involving Shakur and Davis´ nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson.

FILE – Rapper Tupac Shakur attends a voter registration event in South Central Los Angeles, Aug. 15, 1996. (AP Photo/Frank Wiese, File)

Authorities have said that the gunfire stemmed from competition between East Coast members of a Bloods gang sect and West Coast groups of a Crips sect, including Davis, for dominance in a genre known at the time as “gangsta rap.”

In interviews and a 2019 tell-all memoir that described his life as a leader of a Crips gang sect in Compton, Davis said he obtained a .40-caliber handgun and handed it to Anderson in the back seat of a car from which he and authorities say shots were fired at Shakur and Knight in another car at an intersection near the Las Vegas Strip. Davis didn´t identify Anderson as the shooter.

Shakur died a week later in a nearby hospital. He was 25. Knight survived and is serving a 28-year prison sentence in connection with the killing of a Compton man in 2015.

Anderson denied involvement in Shakur´s death and died in 1998 at age 23 in a shooting in Compton. The other two men in the car are also dead.

A Las Vegas police detective testified to a grand jury that police do not have the gun that was used to shoot at Shakur and Knight, nor did they find the vehicle from which shots were fired.

FILE – Duane “Keffe D” Davis arrives in Clark County District Court, Nov. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

FILE – Duane “Keffe D” Davis, left, who is accused of orchestrating the 1996 slaying of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, listens to his attorney Carl Arnold during a hearing at the Regional Justice Center, on July 23, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File)

Aubrey Plaza breaks silence on death of husband after ‘unimaginable tragedy’

ACTRESS Aubrey Plaza has given her first statement since the tragic death of her husband Jeff Baena at age 47.

Screenwriter and director Baena – who married the White Lotus star in 2021 – was found dead at their Los Angeles home on Friday.

Marking her first public comment on the sudden tragedy, a rep for the actress said: “This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”

Baena’s body was found by an assistant at the property, which the couple bought together in 2022, at 10.25am.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The U.S. Sun obtained the LA County Fire Department’s radio call which states it dispatched a unit “to a hanging” at the address in Los Feliz.

Los Angeles Police Department told The U.S. Sun: “We responded to a death Investigation and the case is being handled by the Coroner’s Office.”

The LA County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the screenwriter died by hanging.

Plaza’s statement came after she was forced to ditch her debut hosting role in the Golden Globes ceremony.

She was scheduled to help host the annual event but didn’t appear due to the sudden death of her long-time husband.

The acting world has spent the last few days mourning Baena who had impressed Hollywood with several well-liked films.

The cameras then panned to Brutalist leading man Adrien Brody who was holding back tears.

Baena and Plaza – who starred in Parks and Recreation – wed more than four years ago after a decade together.

They kept both the engagement and marriage a secret before Plaza described Baena as her “darling husband” in a touching Instagram post in 2021.

Commenting on an Instagram post by the Baena’s pal Adam Pally, Brad wrote: “I am broken.”

Baena has left behind his wife, mum Barbra Stern, stepfather Roger Stern and stepmother Michele Baena.

He also has one brother in Brad and two step-siblings in Bianca Gabay and Jed Fluxman.

Baena was born and raised in Miami before he headed to New York to attend film school at university.

He then started his journey as a filmmaker in Los Angeles where he became a writer.

In 2004 he co-wrote the hit film I Heart Huckabees and worked with Hollywood elites Jason Schwartzman, Jude Law and Naomi Watts.

A decade later, he found his big solo break with the zombie flick Life After Beth which starred his eventual wife Plaza as well as comedy star John C. Reilly.

The film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize before its A24 release.

Plaza publicly praised her then-boyfriend for helping her cut through the film and TV industry.

She told People: “I think that when you’re with someone that is in your field, they understand what you’re dealing with on a deeper level.

“So obviously you are able to support each other and really understand kind of the journey that we’re both on.”

Baena’s career saw him be nominated for several awards for his writing and directorial skills.

He bagged himself a second Grand Jury Prize nomination in 2016 for Joshy.

His The Little Hours project from a year later was also put up for the Audience Award at the 2017 Edinburgh International Film Festival.

The filmmaker also had a go at writing for TV with the Showtime series Cinema Toast which he created, wrote, directed and executive produced.

Nikki Glaser gets Golden Globes, ‘Ozempic’s biggest night,’ underway. Zoe Saldana wins 1st award

Comedian Nikki Glaser kicked off what she called “Ozempic’s biggest night,” the 82nd Golden Globes, with a promise: “I’m not here to roast you.”

But Glaser, a stand-up whose breakthrough came in a withering roast of Tom Brady, made her way around the ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, picking out plenty of targets in an opening monologue she had worked out extensively in comedy clubs beforehand.

Glaser, hosting the Globes two weeks before the inauguration of Donald Trump, reserved perhaps her most cutting line for the whole room of Hollywood stars.

“You could really do anything … except tell the country who to vote for,” said Glaser. “But it’s OK, you’ll get ’em next time … if there is one. I’m scared.”

She then turned toward “Wicked” star Ariana Grande with a request: “Ariana, hold my finger.”

Glaser complimented Timothée Chalamet, nominated for his performance as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown,” for having “the most gorgeous eye-lashes on your upper lip.”

While Glaser might not have reached Tina Fey and Amy Poehler levels of laughs, the monologue was mostly a winner, and a dramatic improvement over last year’s host, Jo Koy. Glaser assured the crowd that, win or lose, “the point of making art is to start a tequila brand so popular that you never have to make art again.”

The night’s first winner was Zoe Saldaña for best supporting actress. Saldaña won for her performance in Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Perez,” the trans musical that came in with a leading 10 nods, followed by Brady Corbet’s postwar epic “The Brutalist,” with seven, and Edward Berger’s papal thriller “Conclave,” with six. Among the top-nominated series were “The Bear,” “Shogun” and “Only Murders in the Building.”

After a rocky few years and the disbanding of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globes have seemingly stabilized. The question heading into Sunday was: But can they still put on a good show?

Last year’s comeback edition, hosted by Koy, was widely panned, but it delivered where it counted: Ratings rebounded to about 10 million viewers, according to Nielsen. CBS, who waded in after NBC dumped the Globes, signed up for five more years.

The Globes are now owned by Todd Boehly’s Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions, which acquired the award show from the now defunct Hollywood Foreign Press Association. After diversity and ethics scandals, the HFPA sold off the Globes and dissolved. However, more than a dozen former HFPA members are seeking to have the sale to Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions rescinded.

Either way, the Globes’ primary reason for being, from studios’ perspectives, is to serve as one big marketing event for its awards contenders. It’s still almost two months until the Academy Awards on March 2.

But unlike last year, where “Oppenheimer” steamrolled and the billion-dollar-grossing “Barbie” juiced the race, this year’s top contenders are more arthouse, and no clear favorite has yet emerged.

The Globes are taking place about two weeks before the Trump’s inauguration. So far in Hollywood’s awards season, most nominees have tried to stay out of the political fray, with the major exception of “The Apprentice,” the young Trump drama starring Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong. Both actors were nominated by the Globes, with Stan picking up a second nod for his performance in “A Different Man.”