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Will Smith Sued by Violinist for Retaliation For Reporting Sexual Harassment
Will Smith Sued
You Fired Me After I Was Sexually Harassed …
Violinist Claims
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Will Smith is under fire from a professional violinist who is suing the actor/musician for allegedly retaliating against him after he reported a sexual harassment incident.
Brian King Joseph filed the suit this week in L.A. Superior Court, claiming he first met Smith in November 2024 after he was referred to Smith by other artists for a recording opportunity.
Joseph says he went to Smith’s home and showcased his talents on the violin, before he was offered to join Smith’s music tour, “Based on a True Story,” according to the suit.
In March 2025, the suit says, the band was scheduled to play their first gig in Las Vegas — and things quickly went downhill after they all checked into a hotel.
At some point, Joseph claims, he found evidence that an intruder had gained access to his room, fearing he would later be targeted for unwanted sexual acts.
Joseph says the evidence included a written note that read, “Brian, I’ll be back…just us,” which was signed by “Stone F” along with a heart-shaped drawing.
Joseph says he also discovered “wipes, a beer bottle, a red backpack, a bottle of HIV medication with another individual’s name, an earring, and hospital discharge paperwork belonging to a person unbeknownst to.”
After he reported the incident to hotel security, the suit says Joseph was confronted by one of Smith’s associates, who asked him why he lied about the alleged break-in … soon after, Joseph says he was fired from the tour.
Smith’s attorney, Allen B. Grodsky, told PEOPLE, “Mr. Joseph’s allegations concerning my client are false, baseless, and reckless.”
Grodsky added, “They are categorically denied, and we will use all legal means available to address these claims and to ensure that the truth is brought to light.”
Fetty Wap is starting his 2026 off with a bang — with an early prison release!!!
The superstar rapper was sentenced back in May 2023 to 6 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking ring, but reemerged on Thursday when he immediately stepped into The Shade Room and thanked fans for their unwavering support.
The Bureau of Prisons tells TMZ … Fetty was transferred yesterday to home confinement in Philly. He’s scheduled to be fully released from oversight custody on November 8 this year.
Fetty will have to undergo strict and supervised guidelines for the next 5 years now that he’s free … which includes drug testing, in addition to being prohibited from opening any new bank accounts without approval from federal agents, while keeping the U.S. Probation Department in the loop with all his earnings and tax records.
The 34-year-old is also not allowed to consume any alcohol or other intoxicants unless granted a prescription by a licensed physician.
If the courts deem necessary, Fetty will be ordered to participate in an outpatient drug treatment program and will continue to submit to testing during and after the treatment program to ensure abstinence from drugs/alcohol.
Fetty was busted with over 500 grams or more of cocaine and thousands of dollars in cash, but the court’s decision to let him out speaks volumes to his ability to keep his nose clean.
Remy Boyz are back up!!!
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A new “Jackass” movie will head to theaters this summer, and Steve-O told us he’s hoping all beefs get buried … and Bam Margera makes a triumphant return to the cast.
We caught up with Steve-O at LAX Thursday, where he was visibly stoked to start shooting new stunts with his friends again, but he told us he wants “all the bros back together.”
We broke the story … Bam has cleared never-seen footage of him to be used in the new movie, but there’s still no word on if he would rejoin the guys on set for new bits.
According to Steve-O, now that Bam is sober and doing incredible, there’s “absolutely” a path for him to get back with the band, as it were.
He explained … “There’s still some stuff that needs to be worked out, but there’s nothing that would be better than a full-circle redemption, triumphant return, and for us to ride off into the sunset on a win — all of us together.”
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As for himself, Steve-O told us he’s ready to “swing for the fences.”
While it’s hard to imagine he could top what he’s already done, Steve-O assured us, “I got my own ideas that are pretty outrageous. I’m ready to go.”
“Jackass Forever” saw the stuntman cover his genitals in bumblebees so … if Steve-O says his pitches are outrageous, you can take that to the bank!
Watch the video to see the picture Steve-O showed us of a recent injury that made his knee swell up to the size of a melon … and check out the second video — Steve-O tells us about the gobs of cash he put toward a good cause after the MrBeast celebrity challenge!
Bills Mafia has a chance to literally own part of Buffalo Bills history … whether it’s seats, turf, lockers … and even the trough urinals.
After 53 years at Highmark Stadium, the Bills are moving to a new $2.1 billion venue across the street in the fall. Before that, everything must go!!!
The Bills have partnered with sports memorabilia company CollectibleXchange to make as many keepsakes available to the public as possible. Brandon Steiner is spearheading the project after doing the same for other iconic venues such as Yankee Stadium, Texas Stadium, and Madison Square Garden.
He said the reaction has exceeded expectations … especially with certain items that might come as a surprise.
“People want those troughs. They want that kind of stuff, so we’ll make that available … you’re talking about Buffalo, and people take a lot of pride in the stadium.”
There’s going to be something for everybody, and more than 12,000 orders have already been placed — leading Steiner to worry they could possibly run out of seats from the 70,000-capacity stadium.
Prices start at $549 for one seat and chunks of turf, and goalposts cost $100.
New products will be made available every few weeks throughout 2026. Many of the 1-of-1 items will be up for auction while the rest will be available for purchase.
It’s too early to estimate how much money will be generate … but as part of the deal, New York’s Erie County — which owns the stadium — will receive 50% of the proceeds to help fund local initiatives.
There’s a long-shot possibility the Bills could host one more game if they make a deep run into the postseason — but for all intents and purposes, fans have already said their goodbyes.
Now they can start outfitting their mancaves!!
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