Rihanna appears at trial of A$AP Rocky and outshines key testimony on alleged shooting

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The most important testimony at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky got second billing as the defendant’s partner and the mother of their children sat quietly but shined bright like a diamond in the audience. Rihanna appeared at his Los Angeles trial — where...

Rihanna makes first court appearance at the trial of her partner A$AP Rocky, as accuser testifies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rihanna appeared for the first time at the trial of her longtime partner A$AP Rocky, on the day of its most important testimony — the description by a former friend of the moment Rocky allegedly fired a gun at him. The singer superstar, who has two toddler sons...

Rihanna appears for the first time at the Los Angeles trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, her partner and father of their 2 sons

A$AP Rocky's accuser says he was stunned and furious when his old friend pulled a gun on him

A$AP Rocky's accuser, former friend and the key witness at his trial testified Tuesday that their relationship had been fraying for years, but he was “furious” and flabbergasted when Rocky pulled a gun on him on the streets of Hollywood. “I told him to use it. Because mentally...

A$AP Rocky's lawyers cast the man he's accused of shooting at as a jealous, money-seeking rival

On the first day of A$AP Rocky ’s trial, jurors saw surveillance videos that a prosecutor argued make it clear the rapper fired a gun in 2021 at his former friend, who the defense cast as jealous, money-seeking rival who fabricated large parts of the story. Deputy District Attorney...

A$AP Rocky assault trial heads to opening statements as a jury is seated

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury of five men and seven women was seated Thursday for the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is charged with firing a gun at a former friend in 2021. Opening statements at the Los Angeles trial of the 36-year-old hip-hop superstar and fashion maven will begin...

Teddy Swims is elated about 2 babies: his upcoming child and 'Part 2' album

NEW YORK (AP) — Teddy Swims is busier than ever with two babies on the way: The child he’s expecting, and his new album, “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2).” While he’s excited to talk new music, fatherhood is what elates him. “I can’t wait to hear the voice...

Jewelry designer, 'Bling Empire: New York' cast member Lynn Ban dies at age 51

Netflix's “Bling Empire: New York” cast member Lynn Ban has died at age 51. Her death comes weeks after the jewelry designer and fashion expert was hurt in a Christmas Eve skiing accident in Aspen, Colorado. She later underwent brain surgery. Sebastian Ban posted...

A$AP Rocky assault trial continues jury selection as defense protests lack of Black candidates

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge said he expects a jury will be chosen at the trial of A$AP Rocky on Thursday, while lawyers for the hip-hop star are protesting the dearth of Black candidates for the panel. Nearly one hundred potential jurors will pack into the Los Angeles courtroom for...

A$AP Rocky's lawyers look for favorable jurors on charges he fired gun at former friend

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly a hundred jurors packed into a Los Angeles courtroom again on Wednesday with the possibility that they’ll serve on the trial of A$AP Rocky, who is charged with firing a gun at a former friend. Lawyers for the hip-hop star, fashion mogul and actor again...