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David Bowie’s 1976 Rochester Arrest: The Mugshot That Outlived the Case
David Bowie’s 1976 Rochester mugshot became an icon long after a grand jury declined to indict him. HMW revisits the…
Halle Berry Responds to Restraining Order Claims
Halle Berry has denied allegations made by ex-husband Olivier Martinez in his request for a domestic violence restraining order involving…
Charlize Theron, Netflix Sued Over ‘Apex’ Copyright Claim
Screenwriter Amy Giaquinto sued Netflix, Charlize Theron and producers, alleging the film “Apex” copied protected elements of her 2019 screenplay.
Rihanna Home Shooting Suspect Indicted on Attempted Murder Charge
Los Angeles prosecutors announced a 14-count indictment tied to the March incident at Rihanna’s Beverly Crest home; the defendant pleaded…
Chris Brown Housekeeper Accepts Reduced $9.5M Dog-Attack Award
Chris Brown’s former housekeeper accepted a reduced $9.5 million award in the Los Angeles dog-attack case, avoiding a new damages…
Antonio Brown Plea Hearing in Attempted Murder Case Delayed
Antonio Brown’s expected plea hearing in his Miami case was postponed to October 28; no plea or agreement has been…
Bill Withers Publisher Sues Labels Over Olivia Dean Song
A Bill Withers music publisher sued Capitol, UMG, Sony and Kobalt, alleging Olivia Dean’s “I’ve Seen It” copied “Just the…
Dillon Brooks Formally Charged With DUI in Scottsdale
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks faces a misdemeanor DUI charge in Scottsdale stemming from his March arrest; arraignment is scheduled…
Rick Ross Arrested in Miami Beach on Domestic-Violence Charges
Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach in a pending domestic case, pleaded not guilty through counsel, and was later…
Dolly Parton estate obtains temporary restraining order against former security chief Bryan Seaver
A Nashville judge granted a temporary restraining order sought by Dolly Parton’s estate against her nephew and former head of…
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years in New York After Retrial Conviction
A Manhattan judge sentenced former film producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison on September 23, 2026, following his…
How the Celebrity Mugshot Became a Pop-Culture Object
The celebrity mugshot sits at the intersection of public records, tabloid media, art and reputation — which is exactly why…
Influencer Gabbie Gonzalez and co-defendants plead not guilty in alleged plot targeting singer Jack Avery
Gabbie Gonzalez, her father Francisco Gonzalez and former boyfriend Kai Cordrey pleaded not guilty Sept. 14 to attempted-murder, conspiracy and…
Yella Beezy’s capital-murder trial delayed as both sides seek more preparation time
Jury selection in the Dallas rapper’s capital-murder case was scheduled to begin Sept. 14, but a judge granted a continuance.…
Clavicular faces Massachusetts rape and drugging charges ahead of October arraignment
Online influencer Clavicular, whose legal name is Braden Peters, has been charged in Massachusetts with rape, administering a substance for…
Hollywood Most Wanted: From Mugshot Art Project to Independent Editorial Publication
Hollywood Most Wanted began by turning celebrity booking photographs into commentary on fame. Its next chapter expands that same question…
Former Miami Hurricanes Receiver Mark Pope Arrested on Armed-Robbery and Battery Allegations
Former University of Miami receiver Mark Pope was booked in Miami-Dade County on armed-robbery and aggravated-battery allegations. He has been…
Former Child Actor Bobb’e Thompson Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Firearm Case
Bobb’e J. Thompson, known for work in films and television including “Role Models” and “That’s So Raven,” was sentenced in…