Ariana Grande’s adultery scandal, Kanye West’s vulgar butt exposed image or Diddy being sued by his girlfriend for sexual assault are three of the scandals of Hollywood artists last year.

Ariana Grande was accused of stealing someone else’s husband

While her marriage with real estate businessman Dalton Gomez was in trouble, singer Ariana Grande became close with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater – who is married to singer Lilly Jay and has a child born in 2022. The Problem singer and the British actor filmed in London from December 2022 to this summer.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater. Photo: Instagram

Rumors of Ariana having an affair with Ethan Slater have been circulating since July after the actor filed for divorce. His wife later gave an interview to news site Page Six confirming the rumors were true. Lilly Jay said she felt betrayed because she had previously trusted Ariana and considered the American singer as a friend when she met at the studio.

Ariana Grande did not speak out about this scandal. In September, she filed for divorce from Dalton Gomez after nearly a year of separation and completed all the paperwork a month later. She is currently openly in love with Ethan Slater.

This is not the first time Ariana has faced accusations of infidelity. Her ex, Jai Brooks, accused the Thank U, Next singer of cheating on him in 2013 with The Wanted’s Nathan Sykes.

Kanye West exposed obscene photos on a boat in Venice

The rapper had a dark 2022 when he was boycotted for anti-Semitic and racist statements. Therefore, in 2023, the rapper focuses on his new marriage with young architect Bianca Censori and efforts to rebuild his fashion career.

However, while in Italy during the summer, Kanye and his wife continuously shocked people with their strange outfit choices. Kanye often goes barefoot while his wife wears see-through, revealing clothes. Many locals criticized Kanye and his wife’s fashion style. At its peak, the American star was accused of vulgar behavior on a boat in Venice, where the rapper exposed most of his buttocks as he bent down to cuddle with Bianca.

Kanye Wets exposed his butt while sitting on a boat sightseeing with his wife. Photo: Backgrid

Because of this behavior, Kanye was permanently banned by the boat company. “We absolutely do not accept such behavior. Mr. West and his wife will definitely no longer be welcome on our company boat,” they announced.

Elisabetta Pesce, a public security councilor in Venice, also said that Kanye and his wife showed “disrespect towards Venice”. According to sources, the city police launched an investigation and many residents expressed outrage at Kanye’s actions.

Diddy was sued by his ex-girlfriend for rape

In November, rapper Diddy (Sean Combs) was accused by his ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie, of raping and repeatedly abusing her during their relationship from 2007 to 2018. In the lawsuit, Cassie wrote that the 54-year-old rapper “prone to uncontrollable rage and often brutally beat her.” The violent incidents were said to have been witnessed by Diddy’s employees, but “no one dared to oppose the scary and ferocious boss”. She also said she was raped by the Grammy Award-winning rapper in September 2018 when she met him to discuss the breakup.

Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura. Photo: Page Six

Diddy’s lawyer quickly denied it, claiming that Cassie was trying to blackmail the male singer. However, a day later, the former couple announced that they had reached a mutual agreement and resolved the matter privately.

Afterwards, three women made allegations against Diddy, with one woman claiming to have been sexually assaulted by the singer and men in 2003 when she was 17 years old. Diddy denied these accusations, but his reputation and career were seriously affected. Entertainment company Hulu canceled plans to make a reality TV show Diddy+7 about rappers. 23 companies also stopped working with the American rapper’s e-commerce business Empower Global.

Comedian Russell Brand was accused of sexual assault

In September, actor Russell Brand – ex-husband of singer Katy Perry – was accused by four women of rape, sexual assault and mental abuse over a period of 7 years from 2006 to 2013. According to an investigation by According to The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches, the women said the sexual assaults occurred while Russell was a presenter for BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4 and continued when Russell was a presenter for BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4. Russell became an actor in Hollywood.

Actor Russell Brand. Photo: Reuters

Russell denied this allegation and affirmed that his relationships were “always consensual” from both sides.

However, a number of allegations then emerged in the following weeks, with a woman contacting London police to accuse the comedian of sexually assaulting her in 2003.

This scandal caused Russell Brand to stop his comedy tour. The agent cut Russell’s contract and YouTube announced it was suspending the actor’s ability to monetize his account. The BBC has removed some documents featuring Brand from its archives.

Russell Brand – a star who was previously famous as a playboy and had to go to rehab for sex addiction – married his second wife Laura Gallacher in 2017. The 48-year-old actor once said that since his daughter was born In 2016, he seemed to “transform” and strive to become a better man.

Lizzo was sued by the dancers

Lizzo – owner of the hit song Truth Hurts – was previously known as a feminist icon, honoring the diverse beauty of women and supporting oppressed voices. Therefore, the singer’s fans were shocked when she was accused by three backup dancers of discrimination, sexual harassment, and creating a hostile work environment.

Singer Lizzo. Photo: AFP

In the lawsuit, the dancers said that while on tour in Amsterdam in February 2023, Lizzo invited them on a night out in the city and ended up in the famous red light district. “Things quickly got out of control. Lizzo began manipulating the dancers to take turns touching the nude performers, watching them shoot dildos and eating bananas clamped in their private areas,” the petition reads. .

The plaintiffs also claim Lizzo pressured and enticed Arianna Davis to touch a stripper’s breasts. They said, just a month later, Lizzo once again tricked them into attending another sex show, “robbing them of their right to choose not to participate.”

One plaintiff accused the female singer of being forced to practice for 12 hours, so much so that she couldn’t even go to the bathroom because she was afraid that “if she left the stage at any point during practice, she would be fired.” . Another person claimed Lizzo criticized her for gaining weight and said Lizzo’s treatment of the dancers went against what Lizzo expressed in public.

The Grammy Award-winning singer denies all of these allegations.

Actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years in prison

In September, That ’70s Show star Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women. Danny has been detained since May at a Los Angeles jail.

Actor Danny Masterson. Photo: FilmMagic

Previously, at least three women accused Danny Masterson of rape from 2001 to 2003. They said Danny used his position in the Church of Scientology to keep this information secret. The American actor steadfastly denied the accusations, but after a series of trials with much evidence, he was convicted by a Los Angeles court of raping two women.

Elvis Presley’s ex-wife fights over property management rights with her niece

After Lisa Marie Presley – the only daughter of music legend Elvis Presley – passed away suddenly at the age of 54, Ms. Priscilla Presley (Lisa’s mother and Elvis’s ex-wife) filed a protest against the management of her estate. niece Riley Keough. According to Priscilla, she was previously given co-control of the trust fund by her daughter when Lisa’s children were young, but for some reason her name was replaced by the names of her two grandchildren.

Mrs. Priscilla Presley (left) and granddaughter Riley Keough. Photo: Humane Society of the United States

After a months-long legal dispute, in August the court appointed Riley Keough as sole trustee of her mother’s estate (her younger brother Benjamin Keough – the co-trustee – passed away in 2020 ).

The lawsuit made Priscilla Presley have a bad reputation. Riley Keough later shared on The Hollywood Reporter that the relationship between the two is still very good, denying reports of family discord.

The Marvel movie star was convicted of attacking his girlfriend

On December 18, actor Jonathan Majors – famous for his role as the villain Kang in Ant-Man and Loki – was convicted by a jury in New York of third-degree assault and harassment of his girlfriend. Jonathan will be sentenced on February 6, facing a year in prison or probation.

Jonathan Majors (center) arrives at court on December 18. Photo: Reuters

The 34-year-old actor was arrested in March on charges of strangling, attacking and harassing his girlfriend Grace Jabbari. He denied Grace Jabbari’s testimony, claiming that she was trying to take revenge on him after they broke up.

However, after the latest trial, Jonathan Majors’ contract was terminated by Marvel Studios. From now on, he can no longer take on the role of Kang’s conqueror.