​Legal experts say “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson could still face a civil lawsuit following a physical altercation with his neighbor in Brentwood, Tennessee, despite authorities closing the criminal case.. Alan Ritchson may still be in trouble, as legal experts reveal the “Reacher” star could face a civil lawsuit following a physical altercation with his neighbor, despite authorities closing the case.. Experts note potential claims could include medical expenses, emotional distress, or punitive damages.. Alan Ritchson, for his part, reportedly declined to press charges against his neighbor, who admitted to pushing the actor twice.. Stefano Costantino / MEGA. According to celebrity defense attorney Seth J. Zuckerman, Ritchson may still face legal issues from his recent altercation with his neighbor, even though authorities have decided not to file criminal charges.. Zuckerman explained to Page Six that the situation could shift into a civil dispute, where the rules are different, and that Ritchson’s neighbor, Ronnie Taylor, could still pursue compensation for medical expenses, emotional distress, and possible punitive damages.. He explained that, unlike criminal cases, which require proof beyond a reasonable doubt, civil claims only need a “preponderance of evidence,” making them easier to bring forward.. Zuckerman also noted that the police saying Ritchson acted in self-defense doesn’t prevent a lawsuit.. “Despite the police declaring that Ritchson was acting in self-defense, a civil case can be brought because it requires a lower burden of proof — preponderance of evidence— whereas a criminal case requires beyond a reasonable doubt,” the attorney said.. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA. According to Zuckerman, if Ritchson’s neighbor, Taylor, decides to sue the actor, he likely won’t get a lot of money, as the potential compensation would be reduced due to his being the instigator.. “…if the victim is found partially at fault, which is likely the case here, the potential compensation would be reduced,” the attorney noted, adding, “Ritchson can file counterclaims against the neighbor, but it doesn’t appear that Ritchson was harmed in any way.”. Other attorneys echoed similar perspectives. Bryan M. Sullivan, a partner at Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP, suggested both parties might pursue mutual protective orders, explaining that either could file assault-related claims.. Los Angeles-based attorney Gregory Doll said it wouldn’t be surprising if formal demands for compensation emerged behind the scenes, given the intensity of the incident, thanks to viral videos circulating online.. The confrontation between Ritchson and his neighbor, Taylor, occurred over the weekend in Brentwood, Tennessee, over the actor’s bike sounds.. On Monday, Taylor told TMZ that he had repeatedly asked Ritchson to stop making noise with the bike and admitted he had instigated some physical contact, pushing the actor twi  

​Chappell Roan has been the subject of headlines as of late after she was accused of ordering a member of her security team to deal with a young fan. The singer has repeatedly denied the claims, saying she had nothing to do with what happened.. Now, the security guard at the center of it all, Pascal Duvier, is speaking out, acknowledging his role in the incident while also offering his version of the story.. Pascal Duvier Said He Wasn’t Part Of Chappell Roan’s Security. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒖𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒓 (@pascalduvier). On March 25, Duvier, a protection specialist, as noted in his Instagram bio, took to social media to address the security drama involving Roan, Catherine Harding, and Harding’s 11-year-old daughter, Ada.. In his post, Duvier wrote that he doesn’t generally comment on online rumors, but the ones circulating are “false and constitute defamation.”. “I take full responsibility for the interactions on March 21st. I was at the hotel on behalf of another individual, and I was not part of the personal security team of Chappell Roan,” he noted, confirming the singer’s claims.. “The actions I took were not on behalf of Chappell Roan, her personal security team, her management, or any other individuals,” he said, adding that he decided to approach Harding and Ada “based on information we obtained from the hotel.” According to Duvier, there were “events” at the location that heightened the hotel’s security risk.. The Security Guard Claims The Interaction Was ‘Calm’. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒖𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒓 (@pascalduvier). Before ending the post, Duvier wrote, “My sole interaction with the mother was calm and with good intentions, and the outcome of the encounter is regretful.”. His statement contrasts with Harding’s recollection of the incident. As previously reported by The Blast, Harding spoke about the incident on Instagram, saying Duvier was “aggressive and intimidating” when he approached them.. She also claimed the security guard berated her for not teaching her daughter proper manners and said they shouldn’t “harass” people. The confrontation reportedly left the 11-year-old in tears.. Pascal Duvier’s Past Resurfaces. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒖𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒓 (@pascalduvier). Following backlash from the incident, the security guard’s identity was revealed. Per The Blast, Duvier was part of Kim Kardashian’s security team when she was robbed in Paris.. In 2016, two masked men wearing police uniforms entered Kardashian’s hotel room at about 3:00 a.m. The reality star was able to call her bodyguard before one man snatched her phone. The individuals then stole Kardashian’s jewelry, valued at $10 million. The robbers then tied Kardashian’s legs together before fleeing the scene.. Duvier, who was head of Kardashi  

​Joseph Baena is set to follow in his famous father’s footsteps as he heads into the bodybuilding world after years of teasing the move.. The novice bodybuilder will reportedly debut in an NPC competition this Saturday and has been training hard ahead of the event.. Joseph Baena has also had the support of Arnold Schwarzenegger throughout his preparation, as seen in recent posts shared on his social media.. The 28-Year-Old Will Compete In The NPC Natural Colorado State Competition. Instagram | Joseph Baena. Fans of Arnold Schwarzenegger from his bodybuilding days are set to relive that era as his son, Joseph Baena, prepares to step into the spotlight.. After years of training in the shadows, the 28-year-old will make his debut in the bodybuilding world at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026.. According to TMZ, he would likely be competing in the novice division, given that this is his first time participating in the event.. During the competition, he will have up to 60 seconds to complete the mandatory poses, including the front double biceps, front lat spread, and side chest.. If he places high, Baena will qualify for higher-level competitions, such as the IFBB Pro Qualifiers, at a later date.. Joseph Baena Has Been Training Hard For The Body Building Competition. MEGA. Ahead of the competition, Baena has been training hard to ensure he makes an impact on his debut and has often posted on his Instagram to show off his routine.. One such example was a post from two days ago in which he shared videos of lateral raises, shoulder presses, incline presses, and several other routines he tagged as a “full push day.”. He also appeared to be in high spirits ahead of the event, adding the caption, “Almost show time!”. More recently, he revealed that he has been eating what he described as a “ground beef plate” for the past couple of weeks to get lean while maintaining muscle.. According to him, the meal takes about 15–20 minutes to prepare and includes ingredients like chicken, rice, and a variety of vegetables and spices. The bodybuilding newbie also included a video of him preparing the meal from scratch.. Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Involved In His Son’s Training. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Joseph Baena (@joebaena). As a proud father, Schwarzenegger has been hands-on throughout his son’s training for the competition, even appearing in posts shared by Baena.. His presence did not go unnoticed by fans, who took to the comments section of one post to praise the collaboration between the duo.. “Dude, Arnold Schwarzenegger is your dad, holy sh-t, you have the God of personal training at your fingertips,” a user remarked.. One wrote, “He is so proud of you, Joe,” while another commented, “ Like father, like son — both in incredible shape.”. “Bro being trained by the greatest bodybuilder ever and his dad,” a fourth netizen wrote.. “Love that photo, JB! It’s  

​Usher has offered support for Sean “Diddy” Combs as the rapper serves a 50-month prison sentence.. Diddy became a controversial figure following his indictment on multiple sexual offense charges in 2023. Although he was ultimately found guilty on only two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, the negative narrative surrounding the Bad Boy Records founder has persisted.. For Usher, however, he maintains that he has nothing negative to say about his former mentor, prompting praise from Diddy, who thanked the singer for his kind words.. Usher Claims He Has Nothing Negative To Say About Diddy. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA. Following months of silence during Sean “Diddy” Combs’ high-profile prosecution, Usher has seemingly stepped forward with remarks that cast the jailed rapper in a more favorable light.. The pair’s connection dates back to the early ’90s, when Diddy guided Usher’s early career, even taking on a legal guardian role before helping shape his 1994 debut album as co-executive producer.. In a new interview with Forbes, Usher was asked to name a word that comes to mind when his mentor’s name is mentioned, to which the singer replied, “Legacy.“. He then went on to give a detailed remark about how he thinks the Bad Boys Records founder has been “misrepresented” by the public.. “In many ways, I think certain people are prosecuted and maybe not recognized for the greatness that they offer,” Usher said of Diddy, who is currently serving 50 months behind bars for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.. “I don’t have anything negative to say about Sean Combs because my experience was not what the world has seen and how he’s been misrepresented,” he added, per Variety.. Usher Explained Why He Is Supporting Diddy. MEGA. While sharing his views on Diddy, Usher acknowledged that his former mentor is not perfect, just like any other person.. However, the “Yeah!” crooner emphasized that his sense of humanity compels him to recognize Diddy’s impact on the music industry, particularly for Black artists.. “I can’t with any sense of humanity not recognize the valuable contributions that this man made for us as Black entrepreneurs, for us as businessmen, for us as people who have transitioned culture and ideas into something that’s tangible,” Usher said of his former mentor.. The Rapper Thanks Usher For His Kind Words. Scott Kirkland/Fox/PictureGroup / MEGA. For Usher, it remains abundantly clear just how many people have benefited from Diddy’s influence, and for that reason, he chooses to focus on that legacy rather than the allegations that have surrounded the rapper in recent times.. “That’s who I see that man as. And that’s what I choose to remember,” added the “Good Good” singer. “I put respect on his name because I realized that what I learned as a businessman before I even understood what business was came as a result of seeing the incredible  

​Jessi Draper is hurling serious accusations at her soon-to-be ex-husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, via a recent interview, indicating that the couple’s divorce will be a messy one.. “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star dropped a series of bombshells regarding her marriage to Ngatikaura, the most serious of which is alleging that he emotionally abused her.. River / MEGA. During her March 25 “Call Her Daddy” appearance, “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jessi Draper opened up about a variety of current issues with the show’s cast, but her most dramatic comments involve her soon-to-be ex-husband Jordan Ngatikaura.. In the interview, which comes a week after Ngatikaura filed for divorce on March 19, Draper recalled how a visit to an energy healer made her realize that during her marriage, she suffered “emotional abuse.”. “I told her everything, and it was the first time I said it out loud, and that was like, the moment also that I was like, ‘I have to leave him,’” she said. “She goes, ‘Jessi, this is emotional abuse,’ and … it didn’t click to me until in that moment.”. Draper also shared that when discussing her marital issues with those close to her, they previously determined that she was in an emotionally abusive relationship.. “They were like, ‘Jessi, this isn’t normal.’ It felt like the glass had shattered,” she recalled to podcast host Alex Cooper.. MEGA. The JZ Styles founder said that she and Ngatikaura discussed telling their children privately together, but he “blindsided” her by filing for divorce first, which she finds suspicious.. “He was definitely trying to get ahead of something, which is ironic ’cause I’m the one who ended it,” Draper revealed. “I told him on Friday the 13th, so not that long ago, and I just said I want a divorce. He definitely didn’t want it, and now he’s the one rushing to do it, which is a little strange.”. She also accused Ngatikaura of blackmail due to threatening to release information about her emotional affair with “Vanderpump Villa” star Marciano Brunette. The details of the affair were heavily documented in the third season of “Mormon Wives.”. “It got to a point where he was blackmailing me with Marciano texts, and he had them on a draft on his phone on TikTok, and anytime he was mad at me, he was like, ‘I’m going to post them. I’m going to ruin your life,’” Draper alleged.. Elsewhere in the sit-down interview, Draper said Ngatikaura was involved in his own cheating situations.. “Do you want to talk about the escorts? Do you want to talk about the orgies? I’m ready to tell the whole story because I have nothing to hide,” she said.. MEGA. “I don’t like to judge someone in their darkest moment. I don’t want to judge the person, I’ll judge the mistake,” Draper told Cooper. “Taylor really has made a lot of changes, and that’s what’s so hard for me. This is my real friend, and she does have a really good he