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'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton suffers stroke - NBC News

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April 20, 2019, 7:52 PM GMT

By Safia Samee Ali

John Singleton, the Academy Award-nominated director of iconic films like "Boyz n the Hood," has suffered a stroke, according to his family.

"On Wednesday, April 17th our beloved son/father, John Singleton, suffered a stroke while at the hospital. John is currently in the ICU and under great medical care," a statement from Singleton's family read. "We ask that privacy be given to him and our family at this time and appreciate all of the prayers that have been pouring in from his fans, friends and colleagues."

FX Network, which airs "Snowfall," a show that Singleton executive produces, called him a "fighter" in a statement.

"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at FX and his Snowfall family are with him and we are hopeful for a complete and speedy recovery," the statement read.

Several celebrities, including Snoop Dogg, Omar Epps, and Nia Long have sent Singleton well wishes for a speedy recovery via social media.

Prayers up for @SHAFT6816 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Pull thru brother! The world needs your voice and vision. Prayers up for your family as well 🙏🏾🙏🏾
— OMAR EPPS (@omarepps) April 20, 2019

Singleton is most notably known for films that examine the complexities of inner-city life and coming of age for African American youth. At 24, he was the youngest filmmaker to receive an Oscar nomination for best director and best original screenplay for his 1991 debut film "Boyz n the Hood."

He is responsible for several successful films such as "Rosewood," "Poetic Justice," and "2 Fast 2 Furious."

Safia Samee Ali

Safia Samee Ali writes for NBC News, based in Chicago.

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John Singleton "Under Great Medical Care" After Suffering Stroke at Hospital - Hollywood Reporter

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12:38 PM PDT 4/20/2019 by Katie Kilkenny

The 'Boyz n the Hood' helmer is in the ICU and "under great medical care," according to his family.

John Singleton suffered a stroke at the hospital earlier this week but is under "great medical care," the Singleton family said in a statement on Saturday after multiple reports that the director had been hospitalized.

The 51-year-old Boyz n the Hood helmer had the episode while seeking medical attention, contrary to some prior reports, the family said. "On Wednesday, April 17th our beloved son/father, John Singleton, suffered a stroke while at the hospital. John is currently in the ICU and under great medical care," their statement read. "We ask that privacy be given to him and our family at this time and appreciate all of the prayers that have been pouring in from his fans, friends and colleagues."

Singleton, whose directing resume includes debut Boyz n the Hood, which earned him Oscar nominations for best director and best original screenplay, Shaft, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers, the music video for Michael Jackon's "Remember the Time," and episodes of Empire, Billions, 30 for 30 and American Crime Story, is currently co-creator and executive producer of FX's Snowfall, which was renewed for a third season in September. As of earlier this month, the cast was doing a table read for season three's sixth episode.

"We are sad to learn the news of John’s condition, but we know he's a fighter. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at FX and his Snowfall family are with him and we are hopeful for a complete and speedy recovery," FX Networks said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.

Throughout the day on Saturday, entertainment-industry heavweights, including Snoop Dogg, showrunners for Billions, Pose and Chicago Fire and directors William Friedkin and Jonathan Levine, offered well wishes to the director.

April 20, 1:46 p.m. Updated to include FX Networks statement.

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2019-04-20 19:38:20Z
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Seagram Heiress Clare Bronfman Pleads Guilty in NXIVM Sex Slave Case - Rolling Stone

Clare Bronfman, the 40-year-old billionaire heiress to the Seagram Company fortune, pleaded guilty to creating sex slaves for Keith Raniere, the self-anointed leader of NXIVM, a cult-like group based in upstate New York. In a federal court in Brooklyn on Friday, Bronfman said she harbored someone who was living in U.S. illegally for unpaid “labor and services.” Bronfman also admitted to committing credit card fraud on Raniere’s behalf, according to the Associated Press.

Bronfman is the daughter of billionaire-philanthropist and former Seagram chairman Edgar Bronfman Sr. Her apology to the judge touched on her family’s wealth and privilege that enabled her grievous deeds. “I was afforded a great gift by my grandfather and father,” Bronfman said in court. “With the gift, comes immense privilege and more importantly, tremendous responsibility. It does not come with an ability to break the law … For this I am truly sorry.”

Bronfman agreed to forfeit $6 million from her $200 million fortune, per AP.

NXIVM’s accountant, Kathy Russell, also pleaded guilty on Friday to a fraud charge. Russell and Bronfman join three other NXIVM defendants who have pleaded guilty, including former Smallville actress Allison Mack. According to the initial New York Times report exposing the group in 2017, Mack was the lead recruiter in NXIVM’s all-female sect called DOS. This sect supplied “slaves” who were blackmailed into engaging in sexual activity with Raniere and required to brand themselves with Mack’s and Raniere’s initials.

NXIVM operated under the guise of offering self-improvement classes, which Bronfman bankrolled with tens of millions of dollars. Per AP, she also paid for the NXIVM’s legal counsel when the group was served.

Though Bronfman faces more than two years in prison, her plea prolongs her sentencing to July 25th – nearly two months after Raniere’s sentencing in early May. Raniere faces conspiracy charges alleging that people such as Bronfman created a ring of women who were forced to have sex with him. Because Russell and Bronfman pleaded guilty, Raniere will face a jury alone.

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2019-04-20 19:41:00Z
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Jussie Smollett's Brother Says He's Suffering Night Terrors Over 'Attack' - TMZ

Jussie Smollett Brother Says He's Telling the Truth ... 'Empire' Star Has Night Terrors

4/20/2019 10:31 AM PDT

Jussie Smollett is the victim of an out of control media and social media storm and the "Empire" star is suffering profound emotional issues from simply telling the truth about the "attack" ... so says his brother.

Jojo Smollett says Jussie is "violently awakening from night terrors, following the assault" ... so he says in an op-ed piece for BET.

Jojo calls claims that Jussie staged the attack "ludicrous," adding he has been insanely successful and didn't need a phony reason to boost his career opportunities or salary.

Jussie's brother says there are plenty of people who support the actor and the problem lies with the "bandwagoning and tyranny of the 'perceived' majority."

Jojo says Jussie didn't even want to contact the police following the incident in Chicago and says it was his choreographer who insisted he do so and it was actually the choreographer who called the cops.

The message ... "What if Jussie is telling the truth?"

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2019-04-20 17:31:00Z
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John Singleton Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke - Variety

April 20, 2019 10:24AM PT

John Singleton, the two-time Oscar nominated director and writer of “Boyz N’ the Hood,” has suffered a stroke.

Sources confirm to Variety that Singleton checked himself into the hospital earlier this week after experiencing pain in his leg.

The stroke has been characterized by doctors as “mild.”

According to TMZ, which first broke the news, Singleton had been on a flight from Costa Rica back to the U.S., which may have contributed to the incident.

Singleton, who also directed films “2 Fast 2 Furious,” “Four Brothers” and “Shaft,” received two Emmy nominations in 2017 for helming “The People v. O.J. Simpson” and documentary “L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later.” He also directed the music video for Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time.”

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2019-04-20 17:24:00Z
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Leonardo DiCaprio Attends Kate Hudson's 40th Birthday Party! - Just Jared

Leonardo DiCaprio keeps a low profile in a white hoodie while leaving Kate Hudson‘s birthday party on Friday night (April 19) in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

Kate threw a pizza-making party for her 40th birthday and lots of stars showed up for the fun event!

Leonardo took to social media that day to promote Lil Dicky‘s new song “Earth,” which he is featured on at the end.

“Thank you to @lildickytweets and all the artists that came together to make this happen. Net profits from the song, video, and merchandise will go to many @dicapriofdn partners on the frontlines of implementing solutions to climate change,” Leo wrote. “The @dicapriofdn partners that will benefit from this collaboration include @SharkRayFund, @SolutionsProj, @GreengrantsFund, the Quick Response Fund for Nature, and the Carbon Cycle Institute. Thank you for supporting climate action.”

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2019-04-20 16:47:50Z
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Jussie Smollett 'doing well' and 'focusing on work' after alleged fake hate crime exoneration - Fox News

Jussie Smollett is doing “pretty well” after his alleged Chicago hoax, and hopes to be publicly exonerated “once all the information comes out,” according to a Saturday report.

“He is focusing on his work here in L.A.,” an unnamed Smollett spokesman told the Chicago Sun-Times. “But he understands many people still have doubts. But he hopes once all the information comes out, he will be vindicated in the minds of the public.”

The 36-year-old actor has been living in Los Angeles, according to his spokesman, since Chicago prosecutors dropped all 16 felony disorderly conduct charges against him after he was accused of faking a racist, homophobic attack.

The “Empire” star is reportedly anxiously awaiting the airing of Wednesday’s episode — the last one he filmed before he was charged, according to the paper.

Smollett, who is openly gay, is “very proud of the wedding episode this week and the history it will make as the first time two African American men have been married on television,” his spokesman told the Sun-Times. “This was an emotional time for him because he had lobbied for this wedding to happen for a long time.”

Smollett still faces a lawsuit filed by the city of Chicago to recoup the $130,000 they spent on his case.

The story originally appeared in the New York Post.

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2019-04-20 16:33:50Z
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Sabtu, 20 April 2019

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