Samantha Chery is a breaking news reporter in Features. Previously, she was a multiplatform editor for The Washington Post's gender and identity team. She joined The Post in 2022 as a reporting intern for the Features desk.https://www.washingtonpost.comThu, 12 Sep 2024 10:24:27 +00001hourly1https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/09/12/mtv-vmas-awards-winners-highlights-taylor-swift-chappell-roan/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/09/12/mtv-vmas-awards-winners-highlights-taylor-swift-chappell-roan/Herb Scribner, Samantha CheryThu, 12 Sep 2024 06:57:57 +0000Performers at MTV’s 40th annual Video Music Awards included Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, LL Cool J and Camila Cabello.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comHerb Scribner, Samantha CheryWed, 11 Sep 2024 22:21:32 +0000Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are among the celebrities expected at the 2024 VMAs.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/09/11/mtv-vmas-2024-how-to-watch-stream-channel/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/09/11/mtv-vmas-2024-how-to-watch-stream-channel/Herb Scribner, Samantha CheryWed, 11 Sep 2024 12:55:03 +0000Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are among the celebrities expected at the 2024 VMAs.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryWed, 11 Sep 2024 09:40:39 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryWed, 11 Sep 2024 04:11:33 +0000Taylor Swift’s endorsement marks her latest effort to vocalize her political beliefs after years of laying low.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/09/10/taylor-swift-endorsement-kamala-harris-president-2024/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/09/10/taylor-swift-endorsement-kamala-harris-president-2024/Samantha CheryWed, 11 Sep 2024 03:45:53 +0000Taylor Swift’s endorsement marks her latest effort to vocalize her political beliefs after years of laying low.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comHerb Scribner, Samantha CheryTue, 10 Sep 2024 21:10:56 +0000The ruling in sexual-assault lawsuit is the first handed down since R&B singer Cassie sued Combs last year. The entertainment mogul’s attorney says he will appeal.https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/09/10/sean-diddy-combs-michigan-lawsuit/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/09/10/sean-diddy-combs-michigan-lawsuit/Herb Scribner, Samantha CheryTue, 10 Sep 2024 21:03:14 +0000The ruling in sexual-assault lawsuit is the first handed down since R&B singer Cassie sued Combs last year. The entertainment mogul’s attorney says he will appeal.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryTue, 10 Sep 2024 19:25:52 +0000Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline are joining SNL as featured players when the show returns later this month.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/09/10/saturday-night-live-cast-ashley-padilla-emil-wakim-jane-wickline/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/09/10/saturday-night-live-cast-ashley-padilla-emil-wakim-jane-wickline/Samantha CheryTue, 10 Sep 2024 19:15:16 +0000Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline are joining SNL as featured players when the show returns later this month.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CherySat, 07 Sep 2024 02:58:30 +0000Ice Spice has been facing online backlash after Cleotrapa accused the rapper of mistreating her while they were touring together.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/09/06/ice-spice-cleotrapa-y2k-tour-controversy-explained/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/09/06/ice-spice-cleotrapa-y2k-tour-controversy-explained/Samantha CheryFri, 06 Sep 2024 22:52:12 +0000Ice Spice has been facing online backlash this week after Cleotrapa accused the rapper of mistreating her while they were touring together.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CherySun, 01 Sep 2024 20:40:29 +0000As Brazilian stans lose access to X, they also see the deterioration of a community that has changed their lives online and in real life.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/09/01/brazil-fan-accounts-x-suspended/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/09/01/brazil-fan-accounts-x-suspended/Samantha CherySun, 01 Sep 2024 20:29:19 +0000As Brazilian stans lose access to X, they also see the deterioration of a community that has changed their lives online and in real life.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comJada Yuan, Samantha CherySat, 31 Aug 2024 13:13:11 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comJada Yuan, Samantha CheryFri, 30 Aug 2024 18:16:56 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comJada Yuan, Samantha CheryFri, 30 Aug 2024 17:49:40 +0000“The Apprentice,” the controversial film centered on Donald Trump’s origin story, has a pre-election U.S. release date of Oct. 11.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2024/08/30/the-apprentice-trump-movie-release-date/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2024/08/30/the-apprentice-trump-movie-release-date/Jada Yuan, Samantha CheryFri, 30 Aug 2024 17:36:13 +0000“The Apprentice,” the controversial film centered on Donald Trump’s origin story, has a pre-election U.S. release date of Oct. 11.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryWed, 28 Aug 2024 22:12:14 +0000Warner Bros. faces a lawsuit from Michael Crichton’s estate for allegedly creating an unauthorized “ER” reboot called “The Pitt.”https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/08/28/michael-crichton-er-the-pitt-lawsuit/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/08/28/michael-crichton-er-the-pitt-lawsuit/Samantha CheryWed, 28 Aug 2024 20:11:12 +0000Warner Bros. faces a lawsuit from Michael Crichton’s estate for allegedly creating an unauthorized “ER” reboot called “The Pitt.”https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comTravis Andrews, Jonathan Edwards, Samantha CherySat, 24 Aug 2024 17:23:50 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comTravis Andrews, Jonathan Edwards, Samantha CherySat, 24 Aug 2024 00:34:46 +0000The rumor started on X, got big on CNN and ended in a wave of disappointment on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/08/23/beyonce-rumor-dnc/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/08/23/beyonce-rumor-dnc/Travis Andrews, Jonathan Edwards, Samantha CheryFri, 23 Aug 2024 23:21:48 +0000The rumor started on X, got big on CNN and ended in a wave of disappointment on the floor of the Democratic convention.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryThu, 22 Aug 2024 17:50:23 +0000Lionsgate removed the “Megalopolis” trailer after it was found to contain fake quotes trashing director Francis Ford Coppola’s previous films.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/08/22/megalopolis-trailer-pulled-fake-quotes-critics/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/08/22/megalopolis-trailer-pulled-fake-quotes-critics/Samantha CheryThu, 22 Aug 2024 17:44:12 +0000Lionsgate removed the “Megalopolis” trailer after it was found to contain fake quotes trashing director Francis Ford Coppola’s previous films.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comJanay Kingsberry, Samantha CheryTue, 20 Aug 2024 21:17:44 +0000Backlash comes for star Blake Lively as rumors swirl about on-set drama on $180 million movie. https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/08/20/it-ends-with-us-is-hit-does-it-trivialize-domestic-violence/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/08/20/it-ends-with-us-is-hit-does-it-trivialize-domestic-violence/Janay Kingsberry, Samantha CheryTue, 20 Aug 2024 20:46:53 +0000Backlash comes for star Blake Lively as rumors swirl about on-set drama on $180 million movie. https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha Chery, Herb ScribnerThu, 15 Aug 2024 22:51:30 +0000Five people were charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine in Matthew Perry’s death.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/08/15/matthew-perry-death-federal-investigation-charges/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/08/15/matthew-perry-death-federal-investigation-charges/Samantha Chery, Herb ScribnerThu, 15 Aug 2024 20:27:20 +0000Matthew Perry’s personal assistant was among those charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine that led to the “Friends” actor’s death.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha Chery, Herb ScribnerFri, 09 Aug 2024 00:33:26 +0000Following Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts cancelation, Swifties have found comfort through the support of their fandom.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/08/08/taylor-swift-fans-react-terrorist-attack-threat-vienna/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/08/08/taylor-swift-fans-react-terrorist-attack-threat-vienna/Samantha Chery, Herb ScribnerThu, 08 Aug 2024 22:50:16 +0000Following Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts cancelation, Swifties have found comfort through the support of their fandom.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha Chery, Kelsey AblesWed, 31 Jul 2024 17:23:36 +0000Disneyland Resort workers voted for new contracts, which include better pay, seniority increases and other gains for 14,000 cast members.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comShane O’Neill, Samantha CheryWed, 31 Jul 2024 04:52:46 +0000Those red blobs are called “Phryges.” They’re modeled after ancient “Phrygian caps.” And they’re oddly appealing.https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2024/07/30/phryges-paris-olympics-mascot-2024/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2024/07/30/phryges-paris-olympics-mascot-2024/Shane O’Neill, Samantha CheryTue, 30 Jul 2024 19:21:25 +0000Those red blobs at the 2024 Paris Olympics are called “Phryges.” They’re hats. And they’re sparking curiosity.https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/07/30/disneyland-unions-agreement-strike-averted/https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/07/30/disneyland-unions-agreement-strike-averted/Samantha Chery, Kelsey AblesTue, 30 Jul 2024 05:51:54 +0000Disneyland Resort workers voted for new contracts, which include better pay, seniority increases and other gains for 14,000 cast members.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/26/celine-dion-olympics-opening-ceremonies/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/26/celine-dion-olympics-opening-ceremonies/Samantha Chery, Herb ScribnerSat, 27 Jul 2024 16:05:52 +0000Celine Dion performed at the Olympics Opening Ceremonies for the first time since she was diagnosed with the rare neurological disorder stiff-person syndrome.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryFri, 26 Jul 2024 23:43:12 +0000Aya Nakamura, a chart-topping pop singer in France, strutted out in a sparkling gold outfit during the Opening Ceremonies of the Paris Games.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha Chery, Herb ScribnerFri, 26 Jul 2024 23:35:51 +0000Celine Dion performed at the Olympics Opening Ceremonies for the first time since she was diagnosed with the rare neurological disorder stiff-person syndrome.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha Chery, Herb ScribnerFri, 26 Jul 2024 21:35:24 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2024/07/26/aya-nakamura-olympics-opening-ceremony-singer/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2024/07/26/aya-nakamura-olympics-opening-ceremony-singer/Samantha CheryFri, 26 Jul 2024 21:19:09 +0000Aya Nakamura, a chart-topping pop singer in France, strutted out in a sparkling gold outfit during the Opening Ceremonies of the Paris Games.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryFri, 26 Jul 2024 19:45:34 +0000https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/07/20/disneyland-vote-strike-unions-california/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/07/20/disneyland-vote-strike-unions-california/Victoria Bisset, Samantha CherySat, 20 Jul 2024 21:05:23 +0000Unions representing 14,000 Disney workers in Southern California accused the company of unfair labor practices. Contract negotiations are ongoing.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comVictoria Bisset, Samantha CherySat, 20 Jul 2024 18:18:14 +0000Unions representing 14,000 Disney workers in Southern California accused the company of unfair labor practices. Contract negotiations are ongoing.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryTue, 16 Jul 2024 20:59:57 +0000Her speech left many wondering how the SlutWalk organizer and adult video star ended up supporting a man who has been found liable for sexual abuse.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/16/amber-rose-model-rnc/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/16/amber-rose-model-rnc/Samantha CheryTue, 16 Jul 2024 20:55:41 +0000Her speech left many wondering how the SlutWalk organizer and adult-video star ended up supporting a man who has been found liable for sexual abuse.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/12/baldwin-trial-dismissed/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/12/baldwin-trial-dismissed/Samantha Chery, María Luisa PaúlSat, 13 Jul 2024 19:45:11 +0000A judge ruled that prosecutors improperly withheld potential evidence from the defense team.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha Chery, María Luisa PaúlSat, 13 Jul 2024 01:07:06 +0000A judge ruled that prosecutors improperly withheld potential evidence from the defense team.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryThu, 11 Jul 2024 19:31:49 +0000The once-popular DVD-rental business Redbox will shutter after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, reported nearly $1 billion in debt.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/11/redbox-dvd-rental-closed/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/11/redbox-dvd-rental-closed/Samantha CheryThu, 11 Jul 2024 19:28:10 +0000The once-popular DVD-rental business Redbox will shutter after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, reported nearly $1 billion in debt.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comWilliam Triplett, Samantha CheryWed, 10 Jul 2024 23:39:58 +0000In Baldwin’s manslaughter trial Wednesday, attorneys argued over the actor’s culpability for a shooting death on the set of the film “Rust.”https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/10/alec-baldwin-rust-shooting-trial-opening-arguments-takeaways/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/10/alec-baldwin-rust-shooting-trial-opening-arguments-takeaways/William Triplett, Samantha CheryWed, 10 Jul 2024 22:04:58 +0000In Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial Wednesday, attorneys argued over the actor’s culpability for a shooting death on the set of “Rust.”https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/09/alec-baldwin-rust-shooting-trial/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/09/alec-baldwin-rust-shooting-trial/Sofia Andrade, Samantha Chery, William TriplettTue, 09 Jul 2024 22:52:20 +0000What to know about Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial for the “Rust” shooting, which begins today.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSofia Andrade, Samantha CheryTue, 09 Jul 2024 13:09:35 +0000What to know about Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial for the “Rust” shooting, which begins today.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryFri, 05 Jul 2024 21:38:57 +0000Kendrick Lamar extended his rap beef with Drake, dropping a music video featuring owls, Tam’s Burgers and his own family.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/05/kendrick-lamar-not-like-us-music-video/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/05/kendrick-lamar-not-like-us-music-video/Samantha CheryFri, 05 Jul 2024 20:46:00 +0000Kendrick Lamar extended his rap beef with Drake, dropping a music video featuring owls, Tam’s Burgers and his own family.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryThu, 27 Jun 2024 18:18:36 +0000Killer Mike was arrested shortly after winning three Grammys in February, and has since completed a community service requirementhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/27/killer-mike-no-charges-grammys-arrest/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/27/killer-mike-no-charges-grammys-arrest/Samantha CheryThu, 27 Jun 2024 18:11:50 +0000Killer Mike was arrested shortly after winning three Grammys in February and has since completed a community service requirement.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryWed, 26 Jun 2024 20:15:23 +0000In Paris Hilton’s opening remarks to Congress on Wednesday, she recounted institutional child abuse she said she experienced.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/26/paris-hilton-child-abuse-congress/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/26/paris-hilton-child-abuse-congress/Samantha CheryWed, 26 Jun 2024 20:04:25 +0000In Paris Hilton’s opening remarks to Congress on Wednesday, she recounted institutional child abuse she said she experienced.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comAnne Branigin, Samantha CheryTue, 25 Jun 2024 17:36:53 +0000Conversations about weight-loss drugs, even when well-intended, can be riddled with bias and misinformation — and a startling lack of sensitivity.https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2024/06/25/ozempic-weight-loss-drugs-etiquette/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2024/06/25/ozempic-weight-loss-drugs-etiquette/Anne Branigin, Samantha CheryTue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000Conversations about weight-loss drugs, even when well-intended, can be riddled with bias and misinformation — and a startling lack of sensitivity.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comAshley Fetters Maloy, Samantha CheryFri, 21 Jun 2024 18:25:31 +0000Millennials have cutthroat defenses of their low-cut socks as Gen Z embraces crew socks.https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/fashion/2024/06/21/millennials-crew-ankle-socks-tiktok/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/fashion/2024/06/21/millennials-crew-ankle-socks-tiktok/Ashley Fetters Maloy, Samantha CheryFri, 21 Jun 2024 17:39:56 +0000Millennials have cutthroat defenses of their low-cut socks as Gen Z embraces crew socks.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryThu, 20 Jun 2024 21:59:46 +0000Travis Scott was booked into a Miami-Dade jail early Thursday morning.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/20/travis-scott-arrest-miami-dade/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/20/travis-scott-arrest-miami-dade/Samantha CheryThu, 20 Jun 2024 20:50:05 +0000Travis Scott was booked into a Miami-Dade County jail early Thursday morning on charges of trespassing after a warning and disorderly intoxication.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/18/justin-timberlake-dwi-arrest/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/18/justin-timberlake-dwi-arrest/Samantha CheryTue, 18 Jun 2024 19:14:42 +0000Justin Timberlake was arrested after allegedly driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons and was released from police custody Tuesday morning.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryTue, 18 Jun 2024 16:50:54 +0000Timberlake was arrested after allegedly driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons and was released from police custody Tuesday morning.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryFri, 14 Jun 2024 21:26:24 +0000In a speech to over 100 prominent comedians from 15 countries, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of humor “in the midst of so much gloomy news.”https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/14/pope-francis-comedians-jimmy-fallon-whoopi-goldberg-chris-rock/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/14/pope-francis-comedians-jimmy-fallon-whoopi-goldberg-chris-rock/Samantha CheryFri, 14 Jun 2024 17:53:40 +0000In a speech to over 100 prominent comedians from 15 countries, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of humor “in the midst of so much gloomy news.”https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CherySun, 09 Jun 2024 16:41:31 +0000The “Divine Nine,” a group of prestigious Black fraternities and sororities, is contending with hundreds of videos accusing them of idolatry or worsehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/08/black-greek-divine-nine-d9-denounce/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/08/black-greek-divine-nine-d9-denounce/Samantha CherySat, 08 Jun 2024 23:54:39 +0000The “Divine Nine,” a group of prestigious Black fraternities and sororities, is contending with hundreds of videos accusing them of idolatry or worsehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryThu, 06 Jun 2024 15:11:38 +0000The actor-writer-comedian’s uber-confident persona is a calculated version of his true self.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/06/joel-kim-booster/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/06/joel-kim-booster/Samantha CheryThu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000The actor-writer-comedian’s uber-confident persona is a calculated version of his true self.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CherySat, 01 Jun 2024 18:42:05 +0000Jennifer Lopez’s “This Is Me … Live” tour was canceled amid reports of poor ticket sales and rumors about her marriage to Ben Affleck.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/01/jennifer-lopez-this-is-me-tour-canceled/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/01/jennifer-lopez-this-is-me-tour-canceled/Samantha CherySat, 01 Jun 2024 18:17:56 +0000Jennifer Lopez’s This Is Me … Live tour was canceled amid reports of poor ticket sales and rumors about her marriage to Ben Affleck.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryThu, 23 May 2024 19:53:54 +0000Cassie Ventura posted a statement to Instagram on Thursday, days after the release of 2016 footage that showed her being brutally assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/05/23/cassie-response-diddy-hotel-assault-video/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/05/23/cassie-response-diddy-hotel-assault-video/Samantha CheryThu, 23 May 2024 19:41:19 +0000Cassie Ventura posted a statement to Instagram on Thursday, days after the release of 2016 footage that showed her being brutally assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryTue, 21 May 2024 22:27:40 +0000Kelly Yazdi says her estranged husband, Zac Brown, is trying to censor her poems.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/05/21/zac-brown-kelly-yazdi-divorce-fight/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/05/21/zac-brown-kelly-yazdi-divorce-fight/Samantha CheryTue, 21 May 2024 22:23:03 +0000Kelly Yazdi says her estranged husband, Zac Brown, is trying to censor her poems.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha Chery, Herb ScribnerWed, 15 May 2024 02:01:09 +0000In a lawsuit filed Monday, a writer said the podcaster and internet personality and two of his friends raped her at his New Jersey home.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/05/14/dj-akademiks-sexual-assault-lawsuit/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/05/14/dj-akademiks-sexual-assault-lawsuit/Samantha Chery, Herb ScribnerTue, 14 May 2024 21:18:36 +0000DJ Akademiks, a podcaster and internet personality, was accused of sexual assault and defamation in a lawsuit filed on Monday.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha Chery, Herb ScribnerMon, 06 May 2024 01:08:16 +0000JoJo Siwa, a reality TV star and internet darling, has rebranded herself, but it’s making some people uncomfortable.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/05/05/jojo-siwa-karma-dance-cringe/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/05/05/jojo-siwa-karma-dance-cringe/Samantha Chery, Herb ScribnerSun, 05 May 2024 18:01:03 +0000JoJo Siwa, a reality TV star and internet darling, has rebranded herself, but it’s making people uncomfortable.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CherySat, 04 May 2024 20:37:02 +0000Fans who planned to see artists such as Ciara and Gwen Stefani perform at the sold-out Lovers & Friends Festival woke up to a sweeping change of plans Saturday.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/05/04/lovers-and-friends-festival-2024-canceled-vegas/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/05/04/lovers-and-friends-festival-2024-canceled-vegas/Samantha CherySat, 04 May 2024 20:31:05 +0000Fans who planned to see artists such as Ciara and Gwen Stefani perform at the sold-out Lovers & Friends Festival woke up to a sweeping change of plans Saturday.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comTravis Andrews, Anne Branigin, Helena Andrews-Dyer, Samantha CheryFri, 03 May 2024 22:38:56 +0000Diddy’s downfall built up slowly and then arrived dizzyingly fast, as rumors and accusations turned into lawsuits, raids and a decaying of Sean Combs’ empire.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/05/03/diddy-lawsuits-allegations-sean-combs/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/05/03/diddy-lawsuits-allegations-sean-combs/Travis Andrews, Anne Branigin, Helena Andrews-Dyer, Samantha CheryFri, 03 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000Diddy’s downfall built up slowly and then arrived dizzyingly fast, as rumors and accusations turned into lawsuits, raids and a decaying of Sean Combs’ empire.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comHerb Scribner, Samantha CheryWed, 01 May 2024 23:16:00 +0000Dan Schneider, the creative force behind hit shows including “iCarly,” “The Amanda Show” and “All That,” called the popular “Quiet on Set” documentary a “hit job.”https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/05/01/dan-schneider-quiet-on-set-abuse-nickelodeon/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/05/01/dan-schneider-quiet-on-set-abuse-nickelodeon/Herb Scribner, Samantha CheryWed, 01 May 2024 22:12:02 +0000Dan Schneider, the creative force behind hit shows including “iCarly,” “The Amanda Show” and “All That,” called the popular “Quiet on Set” documentary a “hit job.”https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryMon, 29 Apr 2024 01:59:31 +0000Colin Jost mainly took jabs at President Biden and former president Donald Trump in his White House correspondents’ dinner performance.https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/2024/04/28/colin-jost-jokes-white-house-correspondents-dinner/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/2024/04/28/colin-jost-jokes-white-house-correspondents-dinner/Samantha CherySun, 28 Apr 2024 07:54:20 +0000Colin Jost mainly took jabs at President Biden and former president Donald Trump in his White House correspondents’ dinner performance.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha Chery, Mark Berman, Herb Scribner, Janay KingsberryFri, 26 Apr 2024 00:09:54 +0000The court ordered a retrial, ruling that the judge in Weinstein’s original trial improperly allowed testimony about allegations that weren’t part of the case. https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/2024/04/25/harvey-weinstein-conviction-overturned/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/2024/04/25/harvey-weinstein-conviction-overturned/Samantha Chery, Mark Berman, Herb Scribner, Janay KingsberryThu, 25 Apr 2024 14:53:55 +0000The court suggested a retrial, ruling that the judge in Weinstein’s original trial improperly allowed testimony about allegations that weren’t part of the case. https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha CheryWed, 24 Apr 2024 16:19:10 +0000Actress, playwright and professor Anna Deavere Smith will be the 73rd presenter for the A.W. Mellon lectures in the fine arts at the National Gallery of Art.https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/24/anna-deavere-smith-q-and-a-national-gallery-art/https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/24/anna-deavere-smith-q-and-a-national-gallery-art/Samantha CheryWed, 24 Apr 2024 16:00:35 +0000Actress, playwright and professor Anna Deavere Smith will be the 73rd presenter for the A.W. Mellon lectures in the fine arts at the National Gallery of Art.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comJanay Kingsberry, Anne Branigin, Samantha CheryTue, 23 Apr 2024 14:23:15 +0000Olivia Rodrigo channeled No Doubt and Grimes had technical difficulties.https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/04/22/coachella-2024-winners-losers-festival/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/04/22/coachella-2024-winners-losers-festival/Janay Kingsberry, Anne Branigin, Samantha CheryTue, 23 Apr 2024 00:39:54 +0000Olivia Rodrigo channeled No Doubt and Grimes had technical difficulties.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha Chery, Herb Scribner, Pranshu VermaFri, 19 Apr 2024 21:33:29 +0000The day before Taylor Swift’s released “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,” 17 of its songs were scattered across the internet.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/04/19/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-album-leak/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/04/19/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-album-leak/Samantha Chery, Herb Scribner, Pranshu VermaFri, 19 Apr 2024 21:31:00 +0000The day before Taylor Swift’s released “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,” 17 of its songs were scattered across the internet.https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSamantha Chery, Emmanuel FeltonThu, 18 Apr 2024 15:19:58 +0000Some Haitian Americans say U.S. officials should be doing more to help those affected by the gang violence that has turned Port-au-Prince into a war zone.