12 Ways to Forge Mental Resilience Today

The Art of Mental Resilience: Building a Strong Mindset

In the relentless pursuit of physical fitness, it’s easy to overlook an equally vital component of well-being—mental resilience. Taking control of your mind is just as crucial as mastering your body. Here’s your roadmap to fortifying your mental armor:

Embrace the Challenge

Welcome difficulties—every obstacle is an opportunity to grow stronger. Trials in life aren’t just hurdles; they’re the weights that make your mental muscles bulge. Gear up with a mindset that views challenges as the ultimate test of endurance.

Develop a Routine

A disciplined daily schedule gears up your mind for success. Consistency is key, creating a rhythm that your mind can rely on. It’s about constructing a fortress of habits that supports your goals, making discipline your daily companion.

Practice Mindfulness

Focus on the present—put stress and anxiety under the microscope. Mindfulness isn’t just meditation; it’s a state of awareness that strengthens your resolve against the chaos of life. By anchoring yourself in the now, you gain clarity to navigate the storm.

Surround Yourself with Positivity

Positive influences can turn your outlook and motivation. When you surround yourself with encouragement, your thoughts transform, propelling you towards your goals. Choose companions who lift you higher, and share your journey towards a brighter mindset.

Set Clear Goals

Define your targets, and map out how you’ll take the reins to achieve them. Clear goals carve a path through the wilderness of doubt, guiding you with purpose. When the destination is clear, steps become strides, propelling you to stunning heights.

Learn from Setbacks

Every failure is a stepping stone to stunning success. Resilience is built through lessons learned, transforming setbacks into the fuel that powers your ascent. The grit to rise again defines the strength of your spirit.

Stay Physically Active

Exercise boosts not only physical health but also mental resilience. Physical activity stirs up the chemistry of happiness, sharpening your mind’s resilience while sculpting your body. It’s a double victory—a sound body and an invincible spirit.

Keep Learning

Constantly seeking knowledge keeps your mind sharp and gears you up for challenges. Embrace curiosity as your guide. Whether through books, courses, or experiences, let learning be the catalyst for growth, turning each day into a new opportunity.

Adopt a Growth Mindset

Believe in the power of change and improvement—you’re never fixed in place. A growth mindset transforms limitations into opportunities, whispering the promise of potential into every setback. Trust in the journey of becoming.

Practice Gratitude

Focus on the good—counting your blessings enhances mental fortitude. In times of stress, gratitude shifts perspective, illuminating the path forward with the light of appreciation. It nurtures resilience, growing stronger with each acknowledgment of abundance.

Limit Negative Input

Protect your mental space—tune out distractions that drain energy. Just as you fuel your body with nutritious food, feed your mind with positivity. Guard your thoughts, curating an environment that fosters growth and resilience.

Cultivate Patience

Success takes time; trust the process and watch your resilience grow. Patience is the soil in which determination flourishes, anchoring your journey through life’s challenges. Embrace the wait, knowing that every moment is a step towards triumph.

By integrating these strategies into your life, you’re not just building mental resilience—you’re forging an indomitable mindset ready to conquer any challenge. Face life’s hurdles with unwavering strength, and watch your inner warrior emerge.

10 Steps to Boost Your Morning Energy

Energize Your Morning: 10 Routines to Kickstart Your Day

If you’ve been rolling out of bed with the enthusiasm of a sloth, it’s high time to inject some vigor into your morning routine. Unleash the power of these straightforward tips designed to boost your energy levels, enhance focus, and set a winning tone for the day ahead.

1. Embrace the Cold Shower

Dive into the day with a chill—literally. A cold shower not only jolts you awake but also jump-starts circulation and leaves you feeling like you’ve conquered the world before breakfast.

2. Engage in Morning Movement

Step up and get moving—whether it’s a brisk run, a quick stretching session, or a dance-off in your living room. Get those endorphins flowing and let them pave the way for a joyous, productive day.

3. Hydrate to Elevate

Reach for water—before caffeine temptations. A simple glass of water revitalizes and primes your metabolism for the challenges ahead.

4. Consume a Nutrient-Packed Breakfast

Think of breakfast as your fuel station; load up with oats, berries, or a punchy protein shake. Keep those energy levels consistent and witness how a solid start shapes your entire day.

5. Meditate for Focus

Gift yourself a few moments of calm—meditation hones your focus, turning mental clutter into serene clarity as you step into the day’s demands.

6. Set Daily Intentions

With set intentions, you aren’t just floating through your agenda—you’re steering the course. Clarity propels you toward achieving those exciting, self-imposed goals.

7. Listen to Energetic Music

Crank up the volume on tunes that command your feet to move and spirits to soar. Music is the secret sauce—boosting mood and momentum in one sweet, harmonious stroke.

8. Plan Your Day

Draft your day’s blueprint—prioritize and strategize. A planned approach boosts efficiency and keeps distractions at bay.

9. Visualize Success

See it vividly—your goals, achieved. Visualization isn’t just wishful thinking; it’s a mental rehearsal that nurtures ambition and determination.

10. Express Gratitude

Start with appreciation—shifting focus to the positive fuels mental resilience, setting a powerful, uplifting undercurrent for your day.

Unleashing morning energy doesn’t require magic—just a series of small, impactful acts that, together, build a powerful start. So, shake off the sluggishness and dive into your day with renewed energy and focus!

DJ Unk, ‘Walk It Out’ Rapper, Dead at 43

The rapper born Anthony Platt’s wife announced her husband’s death on social media, “Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father. Our life will never be the same. I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER.” No cause of death was provided.

Unk’s former label Big Oomp Records also confirmed the rapper’s death in a social media statement (via Variety), “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a true ATL legend, Anthony Platt better known as ‘DJ Unk.’ DJ Unk was not just a legendary DJ, rapper and producer, but a true cornerstone of our label and the imprint that he left globally will be cherished forever.”

The Atlanta-born rapper, who emerged out of the city’s snap subgenre of the crunk movement, signed to Big Oomp in 2000. Six years later, Unk released his debut album Beat’n Down Yo Block!, featuring “Walk It Out,” which became a platinum-selling Hot 100 hit, peaking at Number 10 in 2006; the track’s official remix in 2007 featured an appearance by OutKast, marking one of that Atlanta rap duo’s final credited songs together.

The album’s follow-up single “2 Step” reached Number 24 on the charts. Unk’s second album 2econd Season — featuring guests like Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, Ying Yang Twins, and Sean Kingston — arrived in 2008.

However, the following year, Platt suffered a heart attack — which he attributed to stress, non-stop touring, and an unhealthy lifestyle — that forced him to scale back his career. Unk remained active until his death, including a performance of “Walk It Out” at the 2023 BET Awards.

Marilyn Manson ‘very pleased’ not to face sex crime charges

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Marilyn Manson is “very pleased” he will not be facing charges of sexual assault and domestic violence.

The 56-year-old rocker – whose real name is Brian Warner – had been accused by a dozen women of sexual misconduct but on Friday (24.01.25), Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced his office will not be pursuing charges following a four-year investigation as they “cannot prove” the abuse allegations “beyond a reasonable doubt” and other claims exceeded the statute of limitations.

The DA said in a statement: “We have determined that allegations of domestic violence fall outside of the statute of limitations, and we cannot prove charges of sexual assault beyond a reasonable doubt.

“We recognise and applaud the courage and resilience of the women who came forward to make reports and share their experiences, and we thank them for their cooperation and patience with the investigation.

“While we are unable to bring charges in this matter, we recognise that the strong advocacy of the women involved has helped bring greater awareness to the challenges faced by survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault.”

Following the announcement, the ‘Beautiful People’ rocker’s attorney, Howard King, declared the star was “very pleased” with the news.

He said in a statement: “We are very pleased that, after a thorough and incredibly lengthy review of all of the actual evidence, the District Attorney has concluded what we knew and expressed from the start – Brian Warner is innocent.”

Manson’s former fiancee, Evan Rachel Wood, is one of the women who had accused the 56-year-old rocker of sexual assault insisted there shouldn’t be an “expiration date” when it comes to allegations of violent crime, but stressed she is “proud” of all the accusers for speaking out.

The ‘Westworld’ star – who helped create the 2019 Phoenix Act, which extends the time domestic violence victims have to come forward – wrote on her private Instagram account: “My lawyer and I were advised by the Deputy District Attorneys and the Sheriff deputies who investigated the case that there was compelling evidence to support our claims, but that the statute of limitations prevents many of those crimes from being prosecuted.

“We always knew that the statute of limitations would be a barrier, which is why we created the Phoenix Act so that other victims wouldn’t have to experience this outcome.

“Unfortunately, the Phoenix Act cannot help in cases which occurred before it was passed, but I hope this shines a light on why it’s so important to advocate for better laws.

“Evidence of violent crimes should not have an expiration date.

“I am grateful for the work law enforcement has done, and I am endlessly proud of all the survivors who risked everything to protect others by speaking the truth.”

Justin Baldoni’s wife, Emily, shares heartfelt message in first…

Justin Baldoni’s wife, Emily Baldoni, shared her first public statement since her husband’s messy legal battle with Blake Lively began to commemorate a special milestone.

“Happy birthday my love,” she captioned via Instagram Friday a photo of her kissing the “It Ends With Us” director as their son, Maxwell, 7, sat on his dad’s shoulders and daughter, Maiya, 9, hugged them both.

The Swedish actress, 40, added alongside the scenic photo of the family embracing each other in front of the ocean, “Celebrating the man, husband, and father that you are. I’d choose you again and again.”

This is the first time Emily has publicly expressed her support for Justin, 41, amid his legal war with Lively, 37, but it became clear this week she was sticking by him, as they were seen on a Hawaiian vacation.

The actor also previously shared how his loved ones were helping him get through tough times.

“We’re grateful to be with the family, man,” he told TMZ at the Los Angeles International Airport on Jan. 17 as he headed out for his trip with Emily and their kids. “We have amazing friends and family and faith.”

Justin and Emily have been married since 2013. Their wedding vows recently went viral because the actor said in them, “I’m sorry for all my faults, my shortcomings, for my insecurities and my ego and for everything that I’ve ever done or said that’s hurt you.”

Justin’s past behavior has been under scrutiny given months-long rumors of tension with Lively on the set of “It Ends With Us.” The feud was confirmed last December when she filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department against him.

The “Gossip Girl” accused her former co-star at the time of sexual harassment, alleging he made her uncomfortable on multiple occasions by inappropriately talking about his past porn addiction and walking in on her while breast-feeding without permission.

She also accused Justin and his publicity team of spearheading a smear campaign against her, releasing text messages in which a crisis manager he hired reassured the actor’s rep that they can “bury anyone.”

Justin’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, vehemently denied the allegations and claimed Lively’s bad publicity “was garnered from her own remarks and actions during the campaign for the film; interviews and press activities that were observed publicly, in real time and unedited, which allowed for the internet to generate their own views and opinions.”

Lively still went on to sue Justin in New York federal court for alleged sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and lost wages.

The “Jane the Virgin” alum then filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against the New York Times for their coverage of the “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” star’s allegations.

Justin then also took legal action against Lively herself, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist for a whopping $400 million.

He alleged in that suit that he had been defamed and extorted by Lively and her team, and providing numerous examples as to how the actress allegedly tried to assert control over their popular film.

Justin even dragged Lively’s good pal Taylor Swift into the filing, claiming the “Age of Adeline” star used the global pop star to pressure him into accepting her suggestions for script re-writes.

He has since also released raw footage of a scene he and Lively filmed together, in which the actors bantered back and forth, talked about their spouses and Lively even joked about the size of Justin’s nose.

The “A Simple Favor” star’s team slammed the release of the footage and said the video only backed up their client’s sexual harassment claims.

“Every moment of this was improvised by Mr. Baldoni with no discussion or consent in advance, and no intimacy coordinator present,” Lively’s attorneys argued.

Shortly after, the lawyers requested a gag order to silence Justin’s attorney due to “improper conduct.” The judge on this case has not yet made a decision on that request.

Jewel speaks out days after performing at Robert F. Kennedy inauguration event. What she said

The singer said that while she “does not agree on all the politics,” her goal is to make sure mental health is part of the conversation with the new administration.

As a mental health advocate, Jewel is sharing why she decided to perform at an inaugural ball honoring Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

At the event, Jewel sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” for Kennedy, who is an anti-vaccine activist and the new head of Health and Human Services. She explained her decision in an Instagram video shared on Jan. 24.

Despite saying she does “not agree on all the politics,” the 50-year-old singer believes that there are people in the new administration “that are willing to help” when it comes to mental health issues.

“As many of you know, I am a mental health advocate. If there’s anything that I’ve learned in the past 20 years, it’s that mental health affects everybody’s lives across party lines,” the singer began. “I reached out to the last administration, spoke with the surgeon general about the mental health crisis that’s facing our nation. I don’t know if you guys know the stats, but it is bleak.”

Jewel says that she believes she can help raise awareness for mental health and if she waited until she agreed “100% with the people that might be willing to help me, I’d never get off the bench.”

“I don’t think that’s how activism works, waiting until everything’s perfect enough to participate,” she said, adding, “Because things are so imperfect that we have to find ways to engage and to participate. And we have to act now. We cannot wait another four years.”

Jewel’s efforts in the mental health space include co-founding the Inspiring Children Foundation, a nonprofit that helps “underprivileged youth by providing a student-led, principle-based, and restorative mental health & wellness program.” She also co-founded the mental health app Innerworld.

The “Who Will Save Your Souls” singer expressed that if she’s able to help shape policy, make mental health a conversation and put resources and tools “into the hands of the most vulnerable who need it, I’m going to try and I’m going to fight.”

She added that she understands that “half of our country feels hope right now, and I honor that. And half of our country feels disenfranchised and scared and vulnerable, and that is unacceptable.”

Jewel continued by apologizing and saying she is “so sorry” to have caused any pain to anyone, especially her LGBTQIA+ fans.

“You guys are treasures. You’ve made my life a better place. And I will not stop fighting. None of us can afford to stop fighting, and I really believe that the only way we can change is in relationship,” she said. “It isn’t in isolation or by isolating, it’s by being in relationship, by reaching out, by having hard conversations, and I really hope that we can push through our hurt and move toward understanding on both sides.”

The singer concluded by saying that she wants to be “a ray of light in this world.”

“I know that in times of darkness we must grow light, and so I will wake up again tomorrow and try again. And I will count on each of you to do the same,” she said.

Jewel isn’t the only celebrity to share why they decided to participate in Inauguration Day events. Nelly, who was a special guest performer at the inaugural Liberty Ball, also defended his decision amid backlash.

“I support the President of the United States, regardless of who’s in office. Regardless, I respect the Office,” the rapper said in part.

HBO’s Green Lantern Series Casts the DCU’s Live-Action Sinestro

The DCU’s Sinestro has arrived. In the upcoming series Lanterns, the DC supervillain will be played by Ulrich Thomsen.

Per Deadline, it’s been reported that Ulrich Thompsen has taken on the role of the live-action Sinestro in Lanterns, a DCU series that’s in development at HBO. The Sinestro character is a former Green Lantern gone rogue, and in the comics, he served as a mentor to Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler in the TV series. Aaron Pierre is also starring as the John Stewart Green Lantern, picking up as John and Hal investigate a murder mystery. The serise also stars Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry, Garret Dillahunt as William Macon, and Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe.

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“I mean, I would say I’m over the moon but that’s not far enough for a Lantern. I guess I’m over Oa? That’s pretty far,” Lanterns writer Tom King previously told ComicBookMovie.com about the show’s leads. “You should see these two together. They have amazing chemistry and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m not allowed to say anything except that I can say it’s awesome!”

We’ve got the perfect cast.

He added, “We’ve got the perfect cast. When you look at Kyle, you see someone who used to fly jetplanes and embodies Hal. When you look at Aaron, his heart, his soul, and his strength are so John Stewart. He’s so perfect. It’s going to be great.”

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Thompsen is known for playing the role of Kai Proctor in the acclaimed TV show Banshee. His other recognizable TV roles include NBC’s The Blacklist, HBO’s The Young Pope, and Starz’ Counterpart. He recently appeared in the Scandinavian series Trom, and he will next have a role in the thriller movie Run from director Uwe Boll.

Sinestro has made appearances in many animated DC movies, TV shows, and video games. He was most recently voiced by Andy Daly in Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, the Harley Quinn spinoff series. Previously, Mark Strong played a live-action version of Sinestro opposite Ryan Reynolds in the 2011 film Green Lantern. Created by John Broome and Gil Kane, Sinestro ohas been around since first appearing in Green Lantern (vol. 2) No. 7 in 1961.

Lanterns Expands James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU

Lanterns is one of several TV shows set in the DCU. Following the recent animated series, Creature Commandos, the series is expected to follow the second season of Peacemaker this year. There are also other planned shows in the works focusing on Amanda Waller and Booster Gold, and an animated Blue Beetle projects is in development. They’ll all be set in the same universe as the upcoming DCU films Superman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and Clayface.

Lanterns doesn’t have a premiere date set.

Source: Deadline

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Ryan Reynolds Steps Out For Hugh Jackman Amid Blake Lively Legal Drama

Ryan Reynolds made an unexpected appearance at Radio City Music Hall on Friday night to honor his longtime friend and Marvel co-star, Hugh Jackman. The occasion? The opening night of Jackman’s one-man show, “From New York, With Love.”

While Reynolds brought his trademark humor and heartfelt admiration to the event, the evening was set against the backdrop of escalating legal tensions involving Ryan Reynolds’ wife, Blake Lively, and actor Justin Baldoni.

Jackman’s show, “From New York, With Love,” featured songs from his celebrated career, including numbers from “The Boy From Oz,” “Les Misérables,” “The Greatest Showman,” and “The Music Man.” It marked Jackman’s first new concert performance in five years, making it an emotional milestone.

The 56-year-old actor was visibly moved as he addressed the packed audience. “I hosted the Tonys here 22 years ago, and my dream was to perform here,” Jackman said, his voice breaking. “Thank you for being here.”

Adding to the night’s surprises, Reynolds joined the audience for an impromptu “Hugh & A” session. True to form, he kicked things off with humor. “I was told this was going to be a comedy version of Les Mis as a one-man show. We all said it was a terrible idea, but he carried on. I see he’s duped me once again!”

The jokes gave way to a heartfelt tribute as Reynolds reflected on his first experience working with Jackman during the filming of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”

“This was the first major movie star I ever worked with, 16 or 17 years ago,” Reynolds recalled. “What I saw was just about the best thing anyone could experience if you’re working your way up in the industry.”

Reynolds praised Jackman’s kindness and professionalism, calling him “a capital M movie star” who treated every crew member with respect. “I love this man, I care about this man. He is genuinely the best human being I know,” Reynolds said, before jokingly adding, “And I have four children!”

Jackman responded with equal warmth, teasing Reynolds about being his “fifth best friend” and thanking him for coming — even if he asked for a free ticket.

Despite the celebratory tone of the evening, the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was undoubtedly on the minds of many.

The feud, which began with Lively suing Baldoni, has since spiraled into a $400 million countersuit involving Reynolds. Baldoni has alleged that Reynolds mocked him with the “Nicepool” character in “Deadpool & Wolverine” and claimed both Reynolds and Taylor Swift pressured him to accept Lively’s script revisions.

Most recently, Baldoni’s legal team released behind-the-scenes footage to counter Lively’s claims of harassment, a move her team argued only highlighted inappropriate behavior on the “It End With Us” set.

Amid the drama, Reynolds and Jackman’s friendship took center stage. The night was a reminder of their enduring bond, with Reynolds calling Jackman his “gotcha for life.”

As the audience applauded, it was clear that the evening belonged to Jackman, with a little help from his cheeky, supportive best friend.

Reynolds’ rare public appearance comes just days after an unedited clip from the set of “It Ends with Us” surfaced and went viral, as it offered audio and context that seemingly challenged Blake Lively’s sexual harassment allegations against co-star and director Justin Baldoni.

The footage brings new insights into the ongoing legal battle, which includes Lively’s claims that Baldoni acted inappropriately during the filming of a romantic dance scene. In her complaint, Lively alleged that Baldoni dragged his lips down her neck during the scene and whispered, “It smells so good,” asserting that the remark went unnoticed by others as the microphones were off for the silent scene.

Around the seven-minute mark of the new clip, Baldoni is heard asking, “Am I getting beard on you?” to which Lively laughs and replies, “I’m probably getting spray tan on you.” Baldoni then responds, “It smells good,” prompting both actors to laugh as Lively explains the scent is from her body makeup.

The conflict between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues to unfold.

Justin Baldoni’s wife breaks silence with telling message amid messy legal battle with Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni’s wife, Emily, has broken her silence amid her husband’s messy ongoing legal battle with Blake Lively.

On Friday, Emily, 40, shared a sweet family photo featuring Justin and their two kids, Maiya, nine, and Maxwell, seven, alongside a telling message to mark his 41st birthday.

The photo appears to have been taken during their vacation in Hawaii – and Emily made it clear she will always “choose” her husband.

“Happy birthday my love. Celebrating the man, husband, and father that you are. I’d choose you again and again,” she penned.

Emily’s message comes after Justin’s lawyers released unedited footage from It Ends With Us with the intention of disproving Blake’s claim that he made her uncomfortable during filming.

On December 20, Blake filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, accusing Justin – who directed and co-starred in the film – of creating a hostile work environment through sexual harassment, among other things, and using “sinister retaliatory tactics” in an effort to smear her name.

On New Year’s Eve, she filed a lawsuit against Justin in a New York federal court, mirroring her earlier claims. In addition to Justin, she is suing his production company Wayfarer Studios, and publicists Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel.

The video released by Justin’s lawyers on January 21 features a dance scene between Blake and Justin in the movie, which she claims was unprofessional because Justin nuzzled her neck.

However, his lawyers claim the footage proves both actors were behaving professionally. They said in a statement: “Ms Lively’s complaint alleges that during a scene Mr Baldoni and Ms Lively were filming for a slow dance montage, Mr Baldoni was behaving inappropriately.

“The following videos captured on May 23, 2023, clearly refute Ms Lively’s characterization of his behavior. The scene in question was designed to show the two characters falling in love and longing to be close to one another.

“Both actors are clearly behaving well within the scope of the scene and with mutual respect and professionalism. These are all three takes filmed of the sequence.”

After the clip surfaced, Blake’s team quickly hit back with a statement on why it proves her harassment claims in their eyes.

“Justin Baldoni and his lawyer may hope that this latest stunt will get ahead of the damaging evidence against him, but the video itself is damning,” the statement read.

“The video shows Mr Baldoni repeatedly leaning in toward Ms Lively, attempting to kiss her, kissing her forehead, rubbing his face and mouth against her neck, flicking her lip with his thumb, caressing her, telling her how good she smells, and talking with her out of character.”

The New York Times broke the news of the lawsuit on December 21, claiming Justin hired a crisis PR team to “bury” Blake and intentionally slander her credibility and reputation.

Days later, Justin filed a libel lawsuit against the publication’s coverage of Blake’s accusations, claiming it pushed an “unverified and self-serving narrative”.

He also filed a $400 million lawsuit against Blake, her husband Ryan Reynolds, 48, and their publicist, claiming defamation and extortion.

Justin has denied all allegations and last month, his lawyer Brian Freedman called them “false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt”.

Marilyn Manson Cleared After Assault Probe

Rock star Marilyn Manson will not be charged for any wrongdoing after years of being investigated on allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Prosecutors said there wasn’t enough evidence to press charges against Manson but expressed gratitude to the women who shared their experiences.

“Game Of Thrones” star Esmé Bianco previously revealed she was part of the criminal case against Manson.

On Friday, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman confirmed that his office won’t pursue charges against Manson, real name Brian Warner.

He said in a statement, “We have determined that allegations of domestic violence fall outside of the statute of limitations, and we cannot prove charges of sexual assault beyond a reasonable doubt.”

However, Hochman thanked women who had made claims against the musician.

He said, “We recognize and applaud the courage and resilience of the women who came forward to make reports and share their experience, and we thank them for their cooperation and patience with the investigation.”

Hochman expressed that despite failing to proceed with a case against Manson, the DA’s office remained committed to “seeking justice for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault whenever legally possible.”

He concluded, “We encourage anyone experiencing abuse to seek support and make a report to law enforcement as quickly as possible.”

Meanwhile, Manson’s attorney, Howard King, expressed delight that the case against his client had ended.

He told Page Six, “We are very pleased that, after a thorough and incredibly lengthy review of all of the actual evidence, the District Attorney has concluded what we knew and expressed from the start – Brian Warner is innocent.”

The decision not to press charges against Manson puts an end to nearly four years of legal scrutiny. Manson was being investigated for allegations from incidents that reportedly occurred between 2009 and 2011 in West Hollywood.

A source told TMZ that the defense attorney reviewed the sworn testimony of witnesses and claimants.

The insider shared that after the review, it was discovered that their sworn testimony contradicted their initial claims.

One of the contradictory claims was from Smithline, who sued Manson and was interviewed by the press.

The source revealed that she later swore under oath that her claims were false, and that Manson’s ex-fiancée manipulated her fiancée Evan Rachel Wood into making them.

Additionally, Ashley Walter’s sworn testimony contradicted her claims and those of Esmé Bianco.

Prosecutors never revealed the identities of the women they spoke to during their investigations.

However, Esmé Bianco, who played Ros in HBO’s award-winning series “Game of Thrones,” said she was part of the criminal investigation. Blanco, who sued Manson in a now-settled case, previously criticized the lengthy legal process.

She said, “Almost four years ago, I did what victims of rape are supposed to do: I went to the police. I described to them in agonizing detail how the rock Musician Brian Warner — better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson — had raped and abused me over the course of our relationship.”

The actress revealed that she provided investigators with “hundreds of pieces of evidence” to help them in their case against Manson.

Some of these pieces of evidence included her “body covered in bites, bruises and knife wounds, emails and text messages, threats to my immigration status.”

Blanco also claimed that Manson abused her sexually, physically, and emotionally, adding that he allegedly violated human trafficking laws when he brought her to California from England under the pretense of helping her to secure music videos and movie roles.

In 2021, Manson’s former fiancée and “Westworld” star Evan Rachel Wood publicly named him as her abuser.

She made the revelation via a post on Instagram, alleging that he groomed her as a teenager and subjected her to years of horrific abuse.

However, Manson vehemently denied the allegations of Wood, who he started dating in 2007 and was briefly engaged to in 2010. The former couple had a 19-year age difference.

The 56-year-old rockstar said Wood’s claims were “horrible distortions of reality” and sued her for fabricating accusations against him.

In November 2024, Manson and Wood settled their differences, with the rocker agreeing to pay the latter’s legal fees.