Entertainment
Sexual assault allegations against Michael Jackson can be revived, says US court
An appeal court in California has ruled that the two men who alleged they were sexually abused by Michael Jackson, the late pop icon, can revive lawsuits against his company.
Michael Jackson was the subject of various sexual allegations in the 1990s and many years after his death.
Two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, claimed Jackson abused them while at his Neverland Ranch.
BBC reports that a court says the accusers can now pursue previously blocked suits against the singer’s companies.
In 2020, a Los Angeles judge ruled against Safechuck saying he could not sue Jackson’s businesses.
The same judge ruled against Robson on similar grounds the following year.
It has now emerged that the appeal court has proceeded to “reverse the judgements”.
“A corporation that facilities sexual abuse of children by one of its employees is not excused from an affirmative duty to protect those children merely because it is solely owned by the perpetrator of the abuse,” the judgement reads.
“It would be perverse to find no duty based on the corporate defendant having only one shareholder. And so we reverse the judgements entered for the corporations.”
Vince Finaldi, Safechuck and Robson’s lawyer, said the court had overturned the previous incorrect rulings in these cases, which were against California law and would set a dangerous precedent that endangered children.
Jonathan Steinsapir, a lawyer for Jackson’s estate, said he was “fully confident” Jackson is innocent.
Entertainment
I’m a hardworking businesswoman, more than just Wizkid’s baby mama, says Jada P
American talent manager Jada Pollock, popularly known as Jada P, has asserted that she is far more than just singer Wizkid’s “babymama,” a title often used by the media.
Speaking in a recent interview with BET UK, Jada P lamented that her accomplishments as an entrepreneur and professional in the music industry have been largely overshadowed by her role as the mother of Wizkid’s children.
Jada P highlighted her career achievements, noting that she has managed international artists such as Chris Brown, Wizkid, and Skyla Tyla.
She described herself as a dedicated businesswoman and music manager actively contributing to the growth of the industry.
“When Wizkid won a Grammy, I wrote a statement about how far afrobeat has come. They put the statement out, and the caption was ‘Wizkid baby mama.’ The narrative is not seen as you’re an entrepreneur and hardworking businesswoman. I’m not only a mother but also a manager, who has actively contributed to building a legacy,” she said.
She further emphasised her role in managing top-tier artists, adding, “Some of the artists I have managed are Chris Brown, Wizkid & Skyla Tyla, etc.”
Entertainment
Stop seeking human validation, Eucharia Anunobi advises fans
Eucharia Anunobi, the ace Nigerian actress, has advised her fans to stop seeking validation from people.
In an Instagram post on Friday, the actress urged her followers to embrace self-worth and resist the pressure of wanting to be liked by everyone.
She cautioned that the constant need for approval often leads to “emotional and spiritual imbalance”.
“Seeking to be liked by all is a sign that you are emotionally and spiritually imbalanced. Some people will hate you because to hate is what gives them joy because they are genetically wicked. So get used to not being liked. 1 John 5:19,” she wrote.
Entertainment
I had severe eye infection, was hospitalised during filming of ‘Thin Line’, says Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe, the actress, has revealed that she battled a severe eye infection that left her hospitalised and forced to halt filming of ‘Thin Line’ temporarily.
‘Thin Line’ premiered in cinemas nationwide on December 13.
In an Instagram post on Friday, the film star described the pain from the infection as “excruciating”.
Aigbe also referred it as one of the most significant challenges she faced during the production of the film.
She shared a photo of her eye during the infection, saying, “I woke up one morning on set and my eyes were like this… We couldn’t film, we had to break set”.
“We couldn’t film, we had to break set. Tha pain was excruciating. I was hospitalised, infact it was a whole lot challenge. Doctors said it was a severe infection. It was a whole lot. A whole lot,” she continued.
“It has been an experience on this journey with ‘Thinline’. A whole lot of challenges, a whole lot but in all I still give God the glory. In all these I am still standing and will keep pushing.
“This movie has taken a lot of hardwork, pains, blood and sweat.”
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