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A judge in New Mexico has issued a ruling on the release of records related to the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa10:16, 01 Apr 2025Gene Hackman was found dead at homeGene Hackman’s autopsy information can be released but images of his body will remain sealed from public view, a judge has ruled.The screen legend, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead at their home in New Mexico on February 26 along with one of their dogs. Hackman and Arakawa’s bodies were discovered in separate rooms and the dog’s remains were found in a crate, where it had been recovering from surgery.Article continues belowIt is believed that classical pianist Betsy succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare respiratory disease that can be carried by rodents, around February 11. The French Connection star – who had heart disease and was battling Alzheimer’s – is thought to have died later.The actor’s pacemaker last registered a reading on February 18, so it’s thought he passed away then. The dog died as a result of dehydration and starvation.The actor was 95 when he diedHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on the latest news here.Hackman’s estate had taken steps to have the release of records from the investigation blocked, with the right to privacy being cited. Records were temporarily sealed.However, on Monday (March 31) a New Mexico judge ruled that some information could be released. Judge Matthew J Wilson said that certain records could be made public as long as they do not clearly show the bodies of Hackman and Arakawa, whose remains were partly mummified.Items that can be made public include some police bodycam footage and autopsy reports. Images of the couple’s deceased pet dog could also be released.Betsy Arakawa was a pianist. Judge Wilson ruled that there should be “no depiction of either body in any video production” or photographic image.During the hearing, it was pointed out that Hackman was known to value his privacy. Kurt Sommer, a lawyer for the late star, said: “Gene and Betsy Hackman’s names, likenesses and images are valuable and need to be protected and that is clearly proven out by virtue of the press wanting to get their hands on the documents to exploit them for their own personal profit and gain.”“This estate has a duty to protect Gene and Betsy’s property, including photographs and videos of their dead bodies,” he said.The actor died in February(Image: More

A lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been dismissed after the accuser refused to reveal their identity – the case was thrown out by a federal judge in court09:40, 01 Apr 2025Updated 09:57, 01 Apr 2025Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy – Official trailerP Diddy has scored a legal victory as a federal judge chucked out a lawsuit against him. The case was thrown out after the accuser refused to reveal her identity.This is the second time lawyers Anthony Buzbee and Antigone Curis have seen their case against Diddy get dismissed.Article continues belowCombs’ defence team commented: “Today a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against Mr. Combs by Texas attorney Anthony Buzbee and his local counsel Antigone Curis on behalf of an anonymized plaintiff.”This is now the second case brought by these attorneys against Mr. Combs that has been dismissed in its entirety. It will not be the last.”A lawsuit was thrown out against him(Image: More

Sydney Sweeney slipped into a very pale blue dress for the wedding of her former co-star Glen Powell’s sister, but some people thought her outfit looked a bit too bridal09:09, 01 Apr 2025Sydney was a guest as Glen Powell’s sister tied the knotSydney Sweeney has come under fire from fans for the dress she chose to wear to a wedding.The stunning actress – who is reported to called off her own nuptials with boyfriend Jonathan Davino – was one of the guests as her Anyone But You co- star Glen Powell’s sister tied the knot in Texas at the weekend. Bride Leslie shared a sweet snap on her Instagram Story showing them posing together at the wedding.Article continues belowShe was glowing in a white off the shoulder dress, while Sydney had poured her curves into a filmy dress with a plunging neckline. Long and flowing, the V Chapman dress was in the palest shade of blue.Some people thought Sydney’s dress was ‘inappropriate’Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on the latest news here.While fans agreed that Sydney looked “beautiful” in the sizzling outfit, several felt the dress was too light for someone else’s wedding. One fan suggested on social media that wearing anything that was even “white adjacent” was a no-no.“LOVE Sydney but that dress is too light of a blue for a wedding,” one person posted on X. “The #1 of a wedding is DON’T WEAR ANYTHING EVEN CLOSE TO WHITE.”“Girl that is not an appropriate DRESS for a wedding!” said someone else, as another fan agreed: “I think generally yes, unless discussed with bride and approved. Otherwise, anything that looks vaguely, smidge, possibility of off white or very very pastel don’t even eyeball it.”Leslie got married in Texas at the weekend“OMG she didn’t, if someone went to my wedding with this dress, they will be asked nicely to go away under the penalty of a bath of red wine,” joked someone else. “Girl why would you wear that colour to a wedding??!” demanded another fan.However, others pointed out that the dress was blue not white, and that the colour appeared to be a theme at Leslie’s wedding. Another person urged people to “chill out” over the issue.“Discourse around weddings are always insane because the bride clearly isn’t bothered by Sydney Sweeney’s dress (she literally posted this pic herself), yet people will go insane over how it’s too close to white, immodest, and entirely inappropriate for a wedding,” they wrote. “Like, chill out.”Sydney and Glen co-starred in Anyone But You(Image: More

Model Christine McGuinness and TV star Paddy McGuinness split in 2022 after 11 years of marriage, but have been living together with their children at their Cheshire mansion09:04, 01 Apr 2025Christine admits there was “no repairing” her marriage to Paddy(Image: More

Louisa Lytton has confirmed she has left EastEnders after just six months back on the BBC soap, with her character Ruby Allen last seen on screen in March08:44, 01 Apr 2025One EastEnders star has left the show… again(Image: More

Emmerdale viewers are set for a rollercoaster of emotions over the next five episodes as a shoplifting betrayal will be revealed, while a character’s life is left hanging in the balance08:19, 01 Apr 2025Kim leaves her firearm unattendedEmmerdale fans are in for a treat with more gripping scenes in next week’s episodes of the ITV soap.From an unexpected shoplifting betrayal to a sudden medical crisis, here’s what you can anticipate in the upcoming five episodes of Emmerdale, set to air from April 7.Article continues belowSarah distracts Cain to swipe his car keys, allowing Kammy, under her instructions, to pinch his vehicle from the garage for a joyride. Jacob, unaware of Sarah’s involvement and having seen Kammy speed off in Cain’s car, dials the police.Later, PC Swirling stops Sarah on a country lane while she’s driving Cain’s car. She initially acts smug with him, but is swiftly put in her place when Swirling insists on inspecting the boot.Sarah is arrested but is Kammy to blame?(Image: More

The Wanted singer Max George is starring in a production of The War of The Worlds, stepping out on stage months after he had a pacemaker fitted for a heart problem08:03, 01 Apr 2025The star had his op in December(Image: More

Men Behaving Badly was one of the biggest British sitcoms of the nineties, but lead star Martin Clunes has shut down questions about a series reboot for one very particular reason00:01, 01 Apr 2025Men Behaving Badly does Comic ReliefMartin Clunes has revealed why Men Behaving Badly won’t be rebooted.The TV legend, who played Gary on the hit comedy, is convinced its laddish humour would cause too much controversy on social media if new episodes were aired.Article continues belowHe said: “The world has changed. Social media has made journalists of everyone. There’s no nuance left, everything is polarised.”“Most of what we said was inappropriate, but it was funny because we’d said it. Whereas now, if you say something inappropriate, that’s you finished, because this panel of judge-journalists on social media will have your guts for garters.”Leslie Ash, Neil Morrissey, Caroline Quentin and Martin Clunes all starred in the 90s comedyDespite culture changing, co-star Neil Morrissey, who played Tony, still thinks a revival could happen. The actor is up for doing the gig if writer Simon Nye pens a decent script.He said: “If Simon suddenly comes up with something that makes Martin and I go, ‘You know what, he’s done it again’ then we would consider it.”Men Behaving Badly became one of the most popular comedies in TV history in the 90s. The show ran for six series and made its stars household names.The sitcom aired for six series(Image: More