Johnny Depp

JK Rowling defends Depp casting after fan backlash

London - Muslimchronicle

British author J. K. Rowling has said she is "genuinely happy" with Johnny Depp's casting in the upcoming "Fantastic Beasts" film after fans called for his replacement over domestic abuse allegations. The US actor, who plays villain Gellert Grindelwald in the Harry Potter spin-off, had been accused of physical abuse by his former wife Amber Heard during divorce proceedings. ButRead more

Amber Heard confirms split with Tesla’s Elon Musk

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Amber Heard says she has broken up with billionaire SpaceX and Tesla mogul Elon Musk. The actress writes on Instagram that although she and Musk have ended their romance, they “care deeply for one another and remain close.” Heard says she is going through “difficult, very human times”. Heard’s divorce from Johnny Depp was finalised earlier this year. Musk hasRead more

Laila Elwy reveals reason behind absence

Cairo - Shimaa Mekawy

Egyptian actress Laila Elwy revealed the reason behind her absence from participation in the latest drama season of Ramadan, saying that she apologized for not participating in a drama show because of her injury in arm. She stressed that it was difficult for her to participate in any drama shows due to her injury, saying that it was very difficultRead more

Johnny Depp sues ex-managers for mismanagement

hollywood - ArabToday

Johnny Depp sued his former business managers on Friday alleging they mismanaged his earnings throughout a lucrative period of his career, although the company says the actor’s spending is to blame. Depp’s lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against The Management Group seeks more than $25 million (Dh91 million), alleging its owners failed to pay his taxes properly, madeRead more

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard finalize divorce

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Film star Johnny Depp’s tumultuous divorce from actress Amber Heard was finalized, ending the couple’s marriage after months of highly publicized claims by Heard of domestic violence and counterclaims from Depp of financial blackmail. Court papers filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday detailed a splitting of marital assets and an agreement by Depp, 53, to pay aRead more

Aerosmith announces Europe 'farewell' tour

New York - AFP

Hard rock chart-toppers Aerosmith on Monday announced a "farewell" tour for 2017, although they stopped short of saying the shows will be their last. The nearly half-century-old band behind rock classics such as "Dream On," "Walk This Way" and "Janie's Got a Gun" said it would start the tour on May 17 in Tel Aviv. The Boston-bred group scheduled showsRead more

Heard donates $7m Depp divorce settlement

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Amber Heard says she is donating her entire $7 million divorce settlement from Johnny Depp to a pair of charities that will use the money to benefit women who have been abused and sick children. Heard writes in a statement that the money will be split between the American Civil Liberties Union and the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Heard saysRead more

Fans disappointed after Depp, Heard divorce settlement

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Hundreds of fans took to social media after Amber Heard and Johnny Depp reached an out-of-court settlement to end their 18-month marriage, after the actress withdrew allegations that her husband physically abused her. Heard filed papers to withdraw her claims of abuse, dropping an application to extend a restraining order against the Oscar-nominated actor, Los Angeles Superior Court said inRead more

US box office: ‘Alice’ bombs, ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ on top

New York - Arab Today

Johnny Depp’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass” bombed over the Memorial Day weekend with just $28.1 million through Sunday in North American theaters, while “X-Men: Apocalypse” debuted on top with an estimated $65 million. The anticipated showdown of the two big-budget films turned out to be little contest for 20th Century Fox’s latest “X-Men” installment. Both films were lambasted byRead more

Daughter, former partner defend ‘loving’ Depp

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Johnny Depp’s daughter defended the Oscar-nominated star on Sunday, after his wife accused him of abuse and filed for divorce. Meanwhile, Depp’s former partner allegedly said in a letter obtained by celebrity news website TMZ that the claims being made against him are “outrageous.” Lily-Rose Depp posted a photo on Instagram apparently showing herself as a baby, with Johnny DeppRead more