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Pam Bondi’s brother keeps on winning. But why?

Pam Bondi’s brother keeps on winning. But why?

Published by Sam Flores

With the Department of Justice embroiled in criticism over its handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing renewed questions over her brother, Brad Bondi, and his unusual winning streak in cases involving the DOJ. In recent months, the department has faced questions about whether it has “properly implemented firewalls and screening procedures to separate Attorney General Bondi from her brother,” per a letter sent by members of Congress in December. In the letter, lawmakers detail recent cases in which Brad Bondi has been able to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients, even those facing long odds, in their case. For example, Bondi served as the lead attorney for billionaire Trevor Milton, who was convicted of defrauding investors in 2022, in a scheme in which Milton made misleading statements targeting “retail investors.” For this, Milton was sentenced to four years in prison — however, President Donald Trump pardoned Milton in March 2025. So far the department has managed to dodge these and other questions about the attorney …

Guillermo del Toro reveals death of brother at Palm Springs Film Awards

Guillermo del Toro reveals death of brother at Palm Springs Film Awards

Published by Sam Flores

On Saturday, Guillermo del Toro revealed that his older brother, Federico del Toro Gómez, had died last week. The “Pan’s Labyrinth” director shared the news while receiving the Visionary Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards alongside Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth — the stars of his latest project, “Frankenstein.” “I’ve come to believe that everybody’s born with one or two songs to sing,” Del Toro told the crowd at the Palm Springs Convention Center. “That’s it, and we keep repeating them and repeating them until we get them sort of right. And Frankenstein was the song I was born to sing.” Del Toro spoke of his brother when touching on his recent film’s themes of fatherhood, forgiving and being forgiven. “Three days ago, I lost my older brother, but I’m here because the film speaks about a condition that is purely human, that is proved by the final phase in the film, which says the heart may break and the broken live on,” he said. “Even a broken heart pumps the …

Guillermo del Toro Reveals Death of His Brother at Palm Springs Awards

Guillermo del Toro Reveals Death of His Brother at Palm Springs Awards

Published by Daniella Wilson

Guillermo del Toro emotionally announced the passing of his brother while being honored at the Palm Springs Film Awards on Saturday. The director, on hand to receive the Visionary Award at the annual star-studded event, was joined on stage by his Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth, as he spoke about how, at 61 years old, “I’ve come to believe that everybody’s born with one or two songs to sing. That’s it, and we keep repeating them and repeating them until we get them sort of right. And Frankenstein was the song I was born to sing.” Del Toro told the crowd at the Palm Springs Convention Center how he approached the iconic tale by “making it about fatherhood and forgiveness, because I believe that we want to be forgiven and forgive. And now, very recently, something has became very clear to me. Three days ago, I lost my older brother but I’m here, and I’m here because the film speaks about a condition that is purely human; that is proved by …

Mickey Rourke facing eviction from LA home over unpaid rent after being kicked off Big Brother

Mickey Rourke facing eviction from LA home over unpaid rent after being kicked off Big Brother

Published by Daniella Wilson

Actor Mickey Rourke is facing eviction in Los Angeles after failing to pay nearly $60,000 in rent. The Oscar-nominated actor and former professional boxer, 73, whose birth name is Philip Andre Rourke Jr., received a three-day notice to pay rent or vacate the premises on December 18 and failed to comply, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday. At the time the notice was issued, Rourke allegedly owed $59,100. Rourke signed a lease for the three-bedroom, 2.5-bath house for $5,200 per month in March; it was subsequently increased to $7,000 per month, the court filings state. The property’s owner, Eric Goldie, is requesting compensation for attorney’s fees and damages. open image in gallery Mickey Rourke allegedly owes his landlord $59,100 in unpaid rent (PA) open image in gallery Rourke’s Beverly Grove rental (Google Street View) The Independent has contacted Rourke’s representatives for comment. Rourke emerged in the early 1980s as a brooding, magnetic screen presence, earning acclaim in films like Body Heat (1981) and Diner (1982) before breaking out as …

Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott receives MBE on New Year Honours list

Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott receives MBE on New Year Honours list

Published by Daniella Wilson

Paul Elliott, widely recognised as one half of the beloved comedy duo the Chuckle Brothers, is set to receive a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his dedicated charitable service. The 78-year-old comedian is being honoured for his significant contributions, particularly as a prominent supporter and ambassador for the Marie Curie charity. His involvement with Marie Curie began after the charity’s nurses provided end-of-life care for his brother, Barry, who passed away from bone cancer in 2018 at the age of 73. Elliott has spoken movingly about the experience, stating that the nurses looked after his brother “with incredible care and kindness”. The loss of Barry was a profound blow to Elliott, who described it as “devastating” and “like losing my right arm being without him”. He added: “He was my best friend as well as my brother and no-one could ever make me laugh like ‘Baz’ as I called him.” Reflecting in 2020, he shared: “Working on stage with him is what I miss most. No-one could make me laugh …

‘Big Brother’ Season 27 Contestant Was 35

‘Big Brother’ Season 27 Contestant Was 35

Published by Daniella Wilson

Big Brother contestant Mickey Lee died on Thursday, Dec. 25, after she was hospitalized earlier in the week following “a series of cardiac arrests.” She was 35. Lee’s family announced her death in an Instagram post shared on Friday, Dec. 26. “With profound sadness, the family of Mickey Lee announces her transition on Christmas in the early evening,” the statement reads. “Mickey captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her appearance on Big Brother, where her authenticity, strength and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and fellow castmembers alike. She will be remembered for the joy she brought into the lives of so many and for the genuine connections she formed both on- and offscreen.” Lee had been in the ICU earlier in the week after a number of cardiac arrests, according to a GoFundMe asking for money for her medical expenses. The fundraiser had pulled in nearly $33,000 of its $40,000 total by Friday. On GoFundMe, Lee’s hospitalization was described as a “sudden health crisis” that “has left Mickey and her family facing …