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Will Smith Sued by Violinist Brian King Joseph Over Allegations Linked to 2025 Tour

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Will Smith has been sued in Los Angeles by violinist Brian King Joseph, who has accused the actor and musician of sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination linked to Smith’s 2025 Based on a True Story tour.

The lawsuit, filed on 30 December 2025 in the Superior Court of California, names Smith and his production company, Treyball Studios Management, Inc. Joseph, a classically trained violinist who gained wider attention after reaching the finals of America’s Got Talent, claims he began working with Smith in late 2024 following a joint performance in San Diego. He was later invited to join Smith’s international tour and to contribute musically to an upcoming album.

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According to the court filing, the dispute centres on an incident that allegedly took place in March 2025 during a tour stop in Las Vegas. Joseph claims he returned to his hotel room, arranged and paid for by Smith’s management, and found signs that someone had entered the room without his permission. He states that there were no indications of forced entry.

Joseph alleges that inside the room he found several items that did not belong to him, including a handwritten note, a bottle of HIV medication prescribed to another individual, cleaning wipes, a beer bottle and hospital discharge papers bearing a different name. The note reportedly read, “Brian, I’ll be back no later 5:30, just us,” accompanied by a hand-drawn heart and the name “Stone F.”

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In the lawsuit, Joseph says he found the discovery distressing and alarming. He reported the matter to hotel security, contacted local police through a non-emergency line and informed members of Smith’s touring team. The complaint alleges that instead of receiving support, Joseph was accused of fabricating the incident and was subjected to verbal humiliation by a member of Smith’s management.

Joseph further claims that he was dismissed from the tour only days after raising the complaint. He alleges the termination was retaliatory and that another violinist was hired shortly afterwards to replace him. His legal team argues that the explanation given for his removal was a pretext and that his dismissal was directly connected to his decision to report the hotel incident.

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The lawsuit also refers to earlier interactions between Smith and Joseph which Joseph’s lawyers describe as inappropriate. One alleged comment attributed to Smith refers to a “special connection” between the two, which Joseph claims made him uncomfortable. In the filing, Joseph’s legal team argues that these interactions, taken together with the Las Vegas incident, point to a broader pattern of conduct rather than an isolated event.

Joseph is seeking unspecified damages for emotional distress, loss of income and long-term psychological harm, including post-traumatic stress disorder. The claims have not been tested in court, and no findings have been made.

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Smith has denied the allegations. His attorney, Allen B. Grodsky, has described the lawsuit as false, baseless and reckless, stating that Smith intends to defend himself vigorously and pursue all available legal remedies. Representatives for Smith have not issued further comment beyond rejecting the claims.

The case remains at an early stage and will proceed through the US court system, where the allegations and denials will be examined as part of the legal process.

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Arrive Paris Fashion Week

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham have arrived in Paris for Fashion Week, where they were photographed together on Tuesday, September 29.

Nicola wore a white Rina top from Cou Cou Intimates with three-quarter-length sleeves and a curved hem. She paired it with low-rise black leather trousers, pointed black pumps and a rectangular shoulder bag. She wore oversized sunglasses, while her brunette hair was styled in soft, blown-out waves.

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The actress has previously worn pieces from Cou Cou Intimates, making the label a familiar addition to her wardrobe.

Brooklyn opted for a casual look, wearing a vintage white Apple T-shirt printed with the company’s rainbow logo and the words “The Journey Begins”. He paired it with loose sandy-coloured cargo trousers and black dress shoes.

The couple’s Paris arrival follows their appearances at film festivals earlier this month. Nicola attended events surrounding the Venice Film Festival, where she received a Rising Star honour at the Kinéo Awards. She wore a purple Balenciaga gown for the occasion, while Brooklyn wore black tailoring.

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They later travelled to the Deauville American Film Festival, where Nicola appeared in connection with her upcoming independent film Prima. She wore a vintage Dior slip dress for a photocall before changing into a white Alberta Ferretti gown for the festival’s opening ceremony. Brooklyn wore a black suit.

Brooklyn and Nicola have attended Paris Fashion Week together several times, including Balmain and Courrèges shows in 2024. The couple have also previously coordinated their outfits for Fashion Week, including matching black looks at Balmain.

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Their latest appearance comes ahead of Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show. Brooklyn and Nicola were absent from Victoria’s Fall 2026 presentation in March, while David Beckham, Romeo, Cruz and Harper attended. People reported that their absence came amid tensions between Brooklyn and his parents.

The couple are expected to attend further Fashion Week events in Paris, with reports indicating that they will be at Pierpaolo Piccioli’s show.

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Rihanna Celebrates Daughter Rocki’s First Birthday With Never-Before-Seen Photos

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Rihanna has shared previously unseen photographs and home videos of her daughter Rocki Irish Mayers to mark the youngster’s first birthday.

The singer posted the collection on Instagram, giving followers a look at Rocki’s first year through family photos and clips from her birthday celebration.

“Who let me have a daughter, bro?” Rihanna captioned the post.

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Among the videos was one of Rocki wearing one of her mother’s full-sized wigs. Another showed the one-year-old playing with a Louis Vuitton Speedy handbag before Rihanna tried to take it back.

Rocki could also be seen alongside her mother during a beauty routine, while other photos showed her wearing pink hair rollers, bows and different outfits.

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The birthday celebration featured plenty of pink. Rocki wore a pink sequin tutu dress with translucent pink sunglasses, while a matching doll sat on top of her birthday cake.

Rihanna’s longtime friend Melissa Forde also shared photographs from the celebration, including a picture of Rihanna and Rocki wearing matching pink outfits.

Rocki is Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s third child, joining her older brothers RZA and Riot. Rihanna revealed her pregnancy with their third child at the 2025 Met Gala.

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Rocki has appeared alongside her parents in several high-profile fashion moments during her first year. She made her magazine cover debut alongside Rihanna for W Magazine in April 2026 and later appeared with A$AP Rocky on the cover of W China.

The birthday photos offer a rare look at Rocki away from the fashion shoots and public appearances, with Rihanna sharing moments from her daughter’s first year at home and with family.

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Lady Gaga’s Plan to Shield Baby Rose From Fame and Give Her a ‘Normal Childhood’

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Lady Gaga has spent much of her career under intense public scrutiny, but motherhood has brought a new priority: protecting her daughter from unnecessary attention.

Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky welcomed their first child, daughter Rose Bean Polansky, on June 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. The couple kept the pregnancy and birth private, with details about their daughter emerging months later.

Their approach follows comments Gaga made before becoming a mother. During a 2025 interview with Howard Stern, she discussed how having a child could affect her career and said she would need to consider what her child needed.

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Gaga described giving her child a safe and happy childhood as her “No. 1 priority”.

That priority is reflected in how she and Polansky have handled Rose’s first months. The couple have largely kept their daughter away from public events, while photographs of Gaga with Rose have been limited.

Gaga has also spoken about allowing her future children to develop their own identities rather than expecting them to follow a particular path.

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Rose’s name has attracted attention of its own. Reports have linked “Rose” to Gaga’s performance of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” in A Star Is Born. Her middle name, Bean, has also prompted speculation about a possible connection to the late singer and activist Carl Bean, whose work influenced Gaga’s “Born This Way”. Gaga and Polansky have not publicly confirmed the meaning behind the name.

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Gaga has continued her music and acting career since becoming a mother, but her comments suggest Rose’s needs will be considered alongside her professional commitments.

For now, keeping Rose largely out of the spotlight gives Gaga and Polansky control over how much of their daughter’s early life becomes public.

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