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Gary Coleman’s widow Shannon Price has issued a desperate plea insisting she did not murder her late husband, Knewz.com can reveal.

Price addressed claims made by the Diff’rent Strokes star‘s loved ones in the 2024 Peacock documentary, GARY, in which they alleged she was involved in his 2010 death.

The 39-year-old widow called the accusations “horrible” during an interview with Inside Edition earlier this week.

She declared: “I did not hurt him. I have nothing to hide.”

Coleman died aged 42 in May 2010 after mysteriously falling inside of his Utah home. He suffered an intracranial hemorrhage and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was put in a medically-induced coma.

After his condition failed to improve, Price made the decision to take Coleman off life support.

Although Price and Coleman divorced just a year after they tied the knot in 2007, the former couple shared the home together.

Suspicion surrounding Price and Coleman’s death has largely centered on the 911 call she made after his fall, during which she can be heard refusing to listening to the operator’s instructions on how to assist the gravely injured action.

In the call, Price told the operator: “No, I can’t, it’s like all bloody, and I’m not… I’m not trying to… he, he’s not with it.”

She then defended herself, saying: “I didn’t touch him… nothing happened.”

Inside Edition‘s Jim Moret asked Price why she didn’t “try to help Gary after he fell,” to which she fired back, “You know, I did help him.”

Price added: “I actually had to run around looking for a towel because we didn’t have any in the downstairs bathroom.

“What people have to understand and realize is this is the first real traumatic situation I ever had to witness.”

In the documentary, Price said she was in bed and asked him to make her food after he arrived home from a dialysis treatment. She then claimed she heard a “big loud boom” and when she went to investigate the sound, discovered Coleman on the ground in a pool of blood in their kitchen.

Moret noted Coleman’s inner circle has “point the finger at” her for being somehow responsible for Coleman’s death, to which Price addressed how she felt being painted as the “villain” in the tragic story.

Price said: “When you’re pointing the fingers at me, you better make sure your hands are clean.”

She further highlighted both the police report on the incident and death certificate showed she did not do anything wrong.

Santaquin Police Chief Dennis Howard previously stated in 2010 that “there was absolutely nothing suspicious about (Coleman’s) death” and a criminal investigation was not being opened.

Howard also noted the child star’s cause of death was listed as an “accident” on his death certificate.

Coleman’s long-time friend and former business manager Dion Mial questioned how he sustained his injuries from a fall due to his height.

Mial said: “We were absolutely stumped, because there were way too many questions with no answers.”

After his death, Price battled Coleman’s family in court for control of his estate.

George Clooney isn’t missing his chance to dive into politics on a public stage.

The die-hard Democrat took his Tuesday spot on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to crack a joke about the Capitol riot and snarkily wish Trump “well” in his presidency after facing backlash for urging Biden to step down last year, Knewz.com can reveal.

Clooney, 63, appeared on the CBS talk show to promote his Broadway play Good Night, and Good Luck.

The conversation shifted to politics, with the actor – who endorsed Kamala Harris in the last election – sharing he was raised a Democrat in Kentucky and joking how “it has been nothing but fun.”

While Donald Trump was never mentioned by name, the Oscar winner continued to discuss the Democrats’ loss in the 2024 presidential election.

Referencing the 2021 insurrection, Clooney joked: “Well I don’t know, what am I supposed to do? Storm the f—ing Capitol?”

He further referenced the current president, adding: “Good for you. I hope you do well because our country needs it, and we will meet you in 3.5 years and see where we go next.”

This follows Clooney’s op-ed from earlier last year, titled I love Joe Biden. But We Need a New Nominee.

The actor pushed Joe Biden, who was still a candidate at the time, to withdraw from the race to improve the Democrats’ chances of holding onto the White House.

Though clearly disappointed by the 2024 election results, Clooney told Colbert that losing is just a natural part of the democratic system.

He went on: “It’s part of democracy. There are people who agree and disagree, and most of us still like each other, we’re all gonna get through it.”

The Money Monster star shared a personal story in an attempt to connect the race to his normal life, saying: “I have a son who plays in chess tournaments, loves chess.

“He’s seven years old, and he’s playing against a lot of older kids and he is not winning all the time, as you can imagine.

“He gets upset, and I say, ‘Listen, shake the guy’s hand, you say good game, I’ll get you next time.’ And that’s kind of how… you’ve got to live by those rules.”

Colbert then joked about the future election after Clooney reacted to Trump’s July 2024 comment suggesting people wouldn’t need to vote again in four years.

Clooney, who raised $30 million for Biden’s 2024 campaign, was seen as a key figure in encouraging Biden to continue his re-election bid.

In early July, shortly before the Democratic National Convention, Clooney wrote the New York Times op-ed urging Biden to step aside as the nominee.

He praised his character but stated how age and time were working against him, referencing Biden’s performance in the June debate.

Clooney explained: “I love Joe Biden. As a senator. As a vice president and as president. I consider him a friend, and I believe in him. Believe in his character. Believe in his morals.

“But the one battle he cannot win is the fight against time. None of us can. It’s devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe ‘big f-ing deal’ Biden of 2010. He wasn’t even the Joe Biden of 2020. He was the same man we all witnessed at the debate.”

He further warned Biden would likely lead the party to defeat in the upcoming election, citing concerns shared by numerous lawmakers. He argued how replacing him would re-energize the party and re-engage voters.

Following the op-ed, Biden endorsed Harris as his successor on July 21.

Clooney praised Biden’s decision, calling it a move that “saved Democracy,” and expressed excitement for Harris’s campaign.

He also supported her by narrating an ad targeting male voters about the impact of voting for Trump on women’s lives.

Despite Harris and her running mate Tim Walz’s loss to Trump in the Electoral College, they only narrowly lost the popular vote by 1.5%.

Clooney was quickly blamed by angry liberals for Harris’ election defeat, with devastated Democrats turning on the Hollywood star for urging Biden to step down.

Some Dems felt if Clooney had not gotten involved, Biden may have secured victory due to his appeal to the white working class voter.

Plus, they believed Harris did not have adequate time to form a strong campaign.

Pope Francis has reportedly told aides he “won’t survive” and is “bracing for death” as he battles pneumonia in the hospital.

Knewz.com can reveal the 88-year-old pontiff is seriously worried about his own condition after it was reported his diagnosis has been complicated by a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,” which signifies a blend of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

As previously reported, Pope Francis was rushed to the hospital last Friday, where he has been battling pneumonia in both lungs.

According to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, the pope’s recent tests have revealed the extent of his illness, which requires “a further change in his drug therapy.”

While hospitalized, Francis has shown signs of improvement, with Bruni claiming: “He is in stable condition.”

The Vatican is reportedly expected to give a new update on the pope’s condition later Wednesday.

However, new reports claim Francis is filled with fear that he is going to soon die and is “tying up loose ends” during his hospital stay.

According to two Politico sources, the 88-year-old has been suffering from “intense pain” and has expressed concern he won’t overcome this health battle.

One of the insiders claimed Francis is now acting entirely on “doctors’ orders” and was reportedly left “distressed” after being blocked from delivering his regular morning Angelus sermon, which he has rarely missed.

According to the report, the pope resisted going to the hospital at first but “was told in no uncertain terms that he was at risk of dying if he stayed in his room in the Vatican.”

Over the years, Francis has dealt with several health issues – including frequent respiratory infections and mobility challenges stemming from bad knees and sciatica nerve pain.

Back in 2021, the pontiff underwent significant surgery to remove 33 centimeters of his colon, followed by another procedure in 2023 to address intestinal scar tissue and an abdominal hernia.

Previously, he faced hospitalization due to pneumonia, leaving just three days after admission, having acknowledged feeling faint prior to being rushed to the hospital.

Due to his health struggles, the Vatican announced they are canceling events for the upcoming week.

It was announced earlier Tuesday that the Jubilee Audience on Saturday has been canceled while he recovers.

The churchwide community and global observers continue to express concern over the future implications of Francis’ health struggles.

The impact of his health on the Catholic Church will remain significant, prompting followers to wait for updates in the new few days.

However, Vatican officials remain tight-lipped on specific details regarding his treatment plan.

Pope Francis has been hospitalized as he battles a severe respiratory infection.

Knewz.com can report that the 88-year-old pontiff‘s condition is complicated by a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,” which signifies a blend of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, raising alarm bells among medical professionals and followers alike.

According to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, the pope’s recent tests have revealed the extent of his illness, which requires “a further change in his drug therapy.”

This announcement comes after Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital in a “fair” condition on Friday, following a severe bout of bronchitis that had worsened over the past week.

The current hospitalization highlights the pontiff’s ongoing health struggles, as this incident marks a longer duration than his prior hospital visit in 2023 for pneumonia.

Bruni remarked that the “complexity of his symptoms will require an appropriate hospital stay.”

The pope, who lost part of one lung due to a pulmonary infection in his youth, continues to demonstrate resilience amid his frail health.

While hospitalized, Francis has shown signs of improvement, with Bruni claiming: “He is in stable condition.”

Despite his challenges, the pope managed to have breakfast and keep up with current events by reading newspapers on Monday morning.

In a testament to his commitment to duty, Francis has maintained contact with the Catholic Church in Gaza throughout his hospitalization.

The parish priest, Rev. Gabriel Romanelli, shared insights into a recent video call and stated: “We heard his voice. It’s true, it was more tired. But we heard his voice clearly, and he listened to us.”

This highlights the pope’s unwavering dedication to his responsibilities even when faced with severe health issues.

As concerns mount regarding the pope’s welfare, medical experts emphasize the unique challenges faced by elderly patients like him. Factors such as declining lung function and muscle strength often complicate recovery from infections, surging susceptibility to complications such as pneumonia.

History has shown that Francis has grappled with several health issues over the years, which include frequent respiratory infections and mobility challenges stemming from bad knees and sciatica nerve pain.

In 2021, the pontiff underwent significant surgery to remove 33 centimeters of his colon, followed by another procedure in 2023 to address intestinal scar tissue and an abdominal hernia.

Previously, he faced hospitalization due to pneumonia, leaving just three days after admission, having acknowledged feeling faint prior to being rushed to the hospital.

The implications of his health struggles are far-reaching, especially considering the connection to upcoming Vatican events.

The papal calendar has already seen the cancellation of numerous appointments due to his condition.

It was announced that he would miss an important gathering at Rome’s Cinecitta film studios on Monday, where he was scheduled to meet with artists as part of the Catholic Church’s Holy Year celebrations.

The churchwide community and global observers continue to express concern over the future implications of Francis’s health struggles.

The impact of his health on the Catholic Church will remain significant, prompting followers to hold their breath for developments in the coming days.

With Vatican officials remaining tight-lipped on specific details regarding his treatment plan, all eyes will remain focused on the pope and the outcome of his medical care as he battles these unprecedented challenges.

Meghan Markle is still doing all she can to make one of her ventures stick, this time rebranding her failing company American Riviera Orchard.

The Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle company has now become As Ever, in a new Instagram video that fans think is Markle calling out the royal family, Knewz.com can reveal.

In the social media clip, Markle is in her garden as her husband Prince Harry makes a cameo and tells her, “It’s recording,” before handing off the phone to the mom-of-two.

She says: “Last year, I had thought, ‘American Riviera,’ that sounds like such a great name. It’s my neighborhood; it’s a nickname for Santa Barbara, but it limited me to things that were just manufactured and grown in this area.”

Markle also touches on how she had not been able to share her passion for food and home for “years” after she shut down her blog The Tig – words many believe is the 43-year-old calling out the royal family.

Markle continued; “As Ever essentially means as it’s always been, and if you’ve followed me since 2014 with The Tig, you know I’ve always loved cooking and crafting and gardening – this is what I do.

“And I haven’t been able to share it with you in the same way for the past few years, but now I can, so as things are starting to trickle out there, I wanted you to hear it from me first.”

“I can’t wait for you to get your hands on everything we’ve been creating,” Markle added in the caption, just two weeks before the debut of her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.

Markle’s rebranding also came with a brand new logo for As Ever, featuring what appears to be a tree in between two birds. However, some have claimed the logo looks just like the Coat of Arms of Porreres in Majorca.

Nick Ede, a brand and culture expert, agreed in comments made to The Sun: “Yes the logo that she has used for the new brand As Ever is clearly very similar to the coat of arms for an area of Majorca.

“This is another brand set back as it looks like its been copied rather than a whole new brand identity created.”

Ede added: “This may potentially create copyright issues and a further headache for Meghan and her team.”

Markle’s lifestyle company has come with plenty of drama. In December 2024, Markle named herself her company’s Chief Executive Officer after a long search to find a suitable person came up empty.

All this comes as the royal was previously branded “Duchess Difficult,” a “boss from hell” and even a “dictator in high heels,” allegedly by some of her staffers.

Last year, the company’s chief of staff Josh Kettler made his exit as an insider at the time claimed: “… Are Meghan and Harry terrible at choosing employees, or is it a terrible work environment?”

Another source said of the former Suits star‘s alleged treatment of employees: “Everyone’s terrified of Meghan. She belittles people, she doesn’t take advice. They’re both poor decision-makers, they change their minds frequently.”

“Harry is a very, very charming person — no airs at all — but he’s very much an enabler. And she’s just terrible,” they added.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé have been hit with chilling death threats after a woman claimed he rape her alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs when she was 13 years old, Knewz.com can reveal.

Despite the anonymous accuser, known as Jane Doe in her filing, dropping her lawsuit, Jay-Z – whose real name is Shawn Carter – said he continues to face backlash over her “malicious and fictitious” claim, which he has vehemently denied.

The Empire State of Mind rapper, 55, has been under intense scrutiny since the now-dropped lawsuit was filed, with critics hammering him and the Texas Hold Em singer, 43, over their association with Combs, 55, who is currently behind bars on sex trafficking charges.

In a recent legal declaration, Jay-Z addressed backlash he’s received since the woman alleged he and Combs raped her following the 2000 MTV Music Awards.

He said his reputation has been tarnished and he and his family have been “threatened with violence” over the lawsuit, including people online saying they want to “‘kill’ or ‘execute’ us.”

Some online critics have called for Jay-Z to be locked up like Combs “in prison. Then later in hell.”

Among the onslaught of attacks Jay-Z cited in the legal declaration included social media users branding him a “satanist,” a “trafficker,” a “terrorist” and a “monster.”

Jay-Z further claimed he’s been called the “n-word” by some crazed trolls.

On Friday, February 14, Doe’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, quietly dropped the civil lawsuit against the music star and Combs. But legal drama between the rapper and Texas attorney is far from over.

Jay-Z sued Buzbee for civil distortion, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress several months ago.

In a recent legal declaration, filed on February 10 in Los Angeles, the rapper alleged the attorney strategically filed Doe’s lawsuit as he was set to attend the premier of daughter Blue Ivy’s new movie, Mufasa: The Lion King.

He claimed Buzbee intentionally filed the lawsuit a day before the premiere “to put me in the position of having to choose between supporting my daughter or hiding to avoid the negative press.”

In Jay-Z’s defamation suit, he claimed Buzbee cost him $20million in business deals and endorsements.

He wrote in his declaration: “I felt that Mr. Buzbee was placing a gun to my head — that I either bow to his demands or endure personal financial ruin.”

Jay-Z further claimed the since-dropped lawsuit has caused him “mental anguish” and forced him into hiding because of Doe’s claims.

The performer previously attempted to Doe’s identity revealed, however, a judge rejected his request in December.

While Doe’s lawsuit was among the most sensational to be filed from Buzbee, the Texas attorney has brought several lawsuits against Combs.

Since being arrested in September, Combs faces an additional 40 lawsuits, many of which were filed by Buzbee on behalf of the music mogul’s alleged victims, some of which claimed they were assaulted as minors.

Less than a year after Merit TV’s launch, Dr. Phil McGraw‘s floundering network is hemorrhaging cash, losing staff, and putting on fake shows to woo investors, Knewz.com can reveal.

That’s the word of Merit TV insiders, including one who says McGraw’s enterprise is resorting to desperate stunts.

Our source said on February 2 “big potential investors came to tour the newsroom,” and to make the company look like it’s thriving, higher-ups “staged an entire fake show that never actually aired.”

The insider added: “The second the money people left, the whole production shut down.” Industry sources added warning signs have been evident from the start.

Four months in, McGraw’s network reportedly abruptly slashed nearly one-third of its employees – many of whom had relocated from New York and Los Angeles for their Texas-based jobs.

“Dr. Phil promised us we would be the ‘future of television,’ but what we got was a chaotic, underfunded mess,” said a former staffer, who was part of the August layoffs.

The raging ex-employee also seethed: “They fired us with zero warning – with no compensation. We uprooted our lives for this?”

Parent company Merit Street Media – a partnership between McGraw and the Christian-based Trinity Broadcasting Network – defended the cuts as a “strategic consolidation.”

The business says it has distribution deals with DirecTV, Dish, AT&T U-verse, Verizon Fios, Comcast, Sling and Samsung TV+ and is available on the free MeritTV app. But it’s missing from major streaming platforms such as Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV.

Yet sources said the money-starved network is leaning on Trinity to prop up its distribution and audiences are too small to be estimated by third-party viewership tracking companies.

Industry pros said 74-year-old Dr. Phil – who rose to fame as America’s no-nonsense therapist with his self-named chatfest – is shockingly out of his depth.

“There was no real game plan and now he’s paying the price,” an experienced TV executive told us.

Even McGraw’s flagship show, Dr. Phil Primetime, is said to be struggling.

Another Merit TV employee put it bluntly, claiming: “This thing is circling the drain. If they don’t get a huge cash infusion, Dr. Phil’s big TV dream is about to become his biggest failure.”

Blazing superstar Beyoncé was said to be basking in sweet revenge at the Grammy Awards when her Cowboy Carter album took top honors in the country music category after its shocking snub at the CMA Awards in November, Knewz.com can reveal.

Adding icing to the cake, the 43-year-old hitmaker was presented the award by long-time rival Taylor Swift, who herself was shut out from winning a Grammy despite six nominations.

“It feels like just desserts for Beyoncé to win the Grammy for Cowboy Carter after the CMA fiasco,” a friend said. “Not only does she get the recognition she deserves, it comes via a Grammy, which is certainly more prestigious than a CMA award!”

Despite Cowboy Carter being one of the best-selling country albums of 2024, as well as spawning the No. 1 single Texas Hold ‘Em being shut out by the CMA’s voting members was said to have hit Beyoncé hard.

“It really felt like a slap in the face to Bey and made her feel like she was not welcome in that community despite her longtime love for country music,” the friend added.

A music industry insider also said the Recording Academy members who select the Grammy nominees weren’t about to make the same mistake.

“Beyoncé and [her husband] Jay-Z hold a ton of clout in the industry, and the last thing they were going to do was snub her like the CMA did,” the source told us. “And really, she was a shoo-in to win. It was pretty much preordained.”

The source added it was no coincidence that Swift, 35, was selected to present the award.

They have had a rocky history dating back to 2009 when Jay-Z pal Kanye West bum-rushed the stage to cry foul over Swift beating Beyoncé for Best Female Video at the MTV Video Music Awards.

“They were looking for a full-circle moment, and they got it,” our insider declared – adding: “As for the CMA folks, probably the most disastrous decision they ever made was to shut Beyoncé out because they saw her as an interloper.

“Now, Beyoncé is queen of the country ball.”

The plot has thickened in the sensational legal drama playing out between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively as he launched a new website featuring a cache of texts, emails and other messages that seem to shatter her claims that he acted improperly with her while shooting 2024’s It Ends With Us.

As Knewz.com revealed, Lively, 37, stunned Tinseltown on December 20 when she filed a civil rights complaint against Baldoni, her costar and director, claiming he sexually harassed her on the set and then embarked on a smear campaign after she criticized his behavior. She followed that up with a blockbuster civil lawsuit.

Baldoni, 41, fired back with legal actions of his own, including a $400 million defamation and extortion suit against Lively and her hubby, Deadpool hero Ryan Reynolds, 48 – and now we can break down how there are set to be “no winners” in the battle, as the case goes nuclear.

In the latest twist, Baldoni posted his alleged exchanges with Lively and Reynolds on his newly created Lawsuit Info website.

Sources observe, in total, the messages seem to represent a friendly, respectful collaborating relationship.

“You were terrific,” she gushed to Baldoni in a May 2023 missive. “I’m proud of everything we did today, but really every day.”

In another exchange, Baldoni invites Lively to meet with him and an intimacy coordinator for their rooftop dance scene, in which she later claimed he made her “uncomfortable.”

But her texts seem to tell a different story as Lively supposedly turned down the coordinator proposal by saying: “I feel good. I can meet her when we start. Thank you though.”

In another one of the newly released texts dated April 2023, Lively allegedly responded to a scene rewrite with the message: “If you knew me (in person) longer, you’d have a sense of how flirty and yummy the ball busting will play. It’s my love language. Spicy and playfully bold, never with teeth… .”

A couple of months later, Lively supposedly invites Baldoni to come to her trailer to rehearse while she’s expressing breast milk for her newborn.

“I’m just pumping in my trailer if you wanna work on our lines,” the note read.

Baldoni replied: “Copy. Eating with crew and will head that way.”

His purported exchanges with Reynolds seem just as friendly.

“I’m excited for you to work together,” said one message credited to Ryan. “I’m excited for Blake to crack open her creative piggy bank with someone as dynamic as you. This is gonna be INCREDIBLE … I happen to adore you, Justin.”

But somewhere along the way, the ‘kumbaya feelings’ between the stars turned into vicious accusations, staining all of their reputations.

A showbiz insider warned: “No matter the outcome of their legal battles, Justin and Blake are both losers in the court of public opinion.”

First Lady Melania Trump is set to turn a pretty penny, after agreeing on a $40 million deal with Amazon to license a documentary film about her life.

And in true Trump fashion, Knewz.com can reveal the former model is hoping to bank even more big bucks by selling off sponsorship opportunities for the project.

Melania is set for a $40 million payday to film a docuseries which is expected to be released in theaters and on Prime Video later this year.

Of that, she’ll personally pocket a cool $28 million all for herself.

But the 54-year-old is looking for more money and has reportedly told blue-chip CEOs they’d get a special name drop at the end of the film for the low price of at least $10 million.

As an added bonus, CEOs who agree to pay for the sponsorship would be invited to the documentary’s premiere.

The $40 million deal includes the documentary and a two-to-three-episode follow-up docuseries on Melania, who will act as executive producer.

It’s the latest public relations move for Melania, who released a self-titled memoir last year and recently promoted her line of Christmas ornaments and jewelry.

Melania often avoids the political spotlight – largely remaining out of sight on her husband Donald‘s, presidential campaign.

But she has embarked on her own venture, promoting her personal brand.

The collaboration between Melania and Amazon comes as the brand’s founder, Jeff Bezos, cozied up to the incoming president.

Bezos recently met with Donald at his Mar-a-Lago residence and announced Amazon would donate $1 million to the politician’s inaugural fund.

During his first administration, Bezos and the president-elect butted heads.

Donald criticized Bezos for political coverage at The Washington Post, which Bezos also owns.

Born in Slovenia, Melania (née Knauss) moved to New York City in 1996 to pursue a modeling career. Two years later, she met Donald at Paolo Zampolli’s party at Kit Kat Club during Fashion Week.

Donald — who had separated from his second wife, Marla Maples — asked for then-28-year-old Melania’s phone number, but she refused to share it.

She told Harper’s Bazaar: “I said: ‘I am not giving you my number; you give me yours, and I will call you.’ I wanted to see what kind of number he would give me — if it was a business number, what is this? I’m not doing business with you.”

They began dating shortly after.

After some rocky years, The Apprentice star popped the question to Melania at the 2004 Met Gala and gave her a 15-carat diamond engagement ring.

Melania said of the proposal: “It was a great surprise. We are very happy together.”

Months after the engagement, Donald and Melania exchanged vows in Palm Beach, Fla. They extended the celebration and hosted a reception at his Mar-a-Lago estate.

During a joint appearance on Larry King Live, Melania said: “It was a great chemistry and energy. We had a great time and start (sic) to talk … Something was there right away.”

Donald added: “We just have a really good relationship.”