Lin Qi, a billionaire and fan of "The Three-Body Problem," was poisoned and killed at age 39 by his own executive, Xu Yao, who had helped secure the rights to adapt the highly acclaimed trilogy. Xu, a fan of "Breaking Bad," meticulously planned the murder, which involved testing over a hundred poisons and gifting Lin lethal toxins disguised as probiotic pills. Xu was sentenced to death for the murder, which occurred just before the much-anticipated debut of "3 Body Problem" on Netflix. The murder was linked to a dispute over company management matters and Lin's ambition to adapt the trilogy into a global cultural franchise.
Actress Angie Harmon alleges that an Instacart shopper shot and killed her dog during a delivery, claiming the man was not being recorded by their Ring camera and was let go by police on self-defense grounds. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed the incident and stated that no criminal charges were filed, while Instacart suspended the driver and is cooperating with law enforcement. Harmon expressed devastation over the loss of her dog and the trauma caused to her family, and the actress is known for her roles in Rizzoli & Isles and Law & Order.
Christian Richard, husband of Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in LA after throwing a bag of glass at his wife, but hitting their toddler son instead. The incident led to his arrest and an emergency protective order against him. Richard, a retired tech entrepreneur, was seen being led away in handcuffs from their Hollywood Hills home. The couple's unconventional gothic winter wonderland-themed wedding in 2019 and Quinn's departure from Selling Sunset were also highlighted.
French actor Gérard Depardieu is facing a new allegation of sexual assault from a set designer, who claims he grabbed and touched her in 2021 on the set of a film. This is the latest in a series of allegations against Depardieu, who has denied all wrongdoing and previously stated that any relationships he had were consensual. The complaint has been submitted to the Paris public prosecutor's office, and comes after actress Judith Godrèche called for the French film industry to address sexual abuse within its ranks.
Griselda Blanco, the notorious 'queenpin' of cocaine, had four sons, three of whom were murdered, leaving Michael Corleone Blanco as the last living son. Michael, now a suburban dad running a successful weed business, has criticized Sofia Vergara and Netflix for not consulting with the family about the upcoming biographical series. He is determined to tell his family's story from their perspective and has released a book to do so.
