What’s Trending: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
#GwynethPaltrow
o The actress appeared in a Utah court yesterday for day one of the civil trial that has been brought against her for an alleged ski and run incident.
o She is being sued by retired optometrist Terry Sanderson who first filed a lawsuit against her in 2019.
o He accused her of colliding with him from behind while skiing down a beginner-level slope at Deer Valley Resort with a ski instructor back in Feb. 2016.
o Sanderson also alleged the ski instructor filed a false report claiming Paltrow did not cause the accident at the time.
o He described the incident as "a hit-and-run ski crash at Deer Valley, Utah" where Paltrow allegedly "skied out of control and hit" him in the back, adding she "got up, turned and skied away, leaving Sanderson stunned, lying in the snow, seriously injured,"
o He’s requesting damages in excess of $3.1 million, claiming the crash resulted in a brain injury, four broken ribs, pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress and disfigurement.
o She denies the allegations saying he was the one who hit her from behind and is now trying to "exploit her celebrity and wealth."
o The trial is expected through Thursday, March 30th.
#PostMalone
The singer has reached a last minute settlement with a musician that claims help create his smash hit "Circles"
o Musician Tyler Armes claims that in a late-night jam session he was part of was the genesis of the tune - but Malone's lawyers claim he's just the next person in line looking for "an unearned windfall.”
o After the song was released and Armes reached out, he says Post offered to give him a 5% share of the publishing royalties.
o But when he tried to negotiate for a better deal, he says the star’s people revoked the offer and refused to give him anything.
o The trial was supposed to start yesterday but just before the jury was going to be selected, the judge jokingly waved goodbye to the media and cleared the courtroom since a settlement was reached.
o The terms of the agreement have not been publicly disclosed.
#WhiteClaw
o The biggest hard seltzer brand is now expanding into the world of vodka!
o According to a press release, it will be filtered with the pressure of three 30-foot waves.
o The flavor has be called the “smoovest” by the company and will include hints of citrus, grains and a “velvety finish.”
o There will be three varieties: White Claw Premium Vodka, White Claw Flavored Vodka, and White Claw Vodka + Soda (12-ounce cans with 4.5% alcohol.
o The drinks come in Pineapple, Peach, Wild Cherry, and Watermelon varieties while the flavored vodka comes in Mango, Black Cherry, and Pineapple.