Garth Brooks Speaks Out After Rape Allegations, Lawsuit: 'I Am Not the Man They Have Painted Me to Be'

Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Brooks added, “Hush money, no matter how much or how little, is still hush money. In my mind, that means I am admitting to behavior I am incapable of — ugly acts no human should ever do to another. We filed suit against this person nearly a month ago to speak out against extortion and defamation of character. We filed it anonymously for the sake of families on both sides.

Garth Brooks Sued by Former Makeup Artist Alleging Rape, Sexual Assault

Garth Brooks at the ACM Awards in Frisco, Texas, in May 2023.Photo:Theo Wargo/Getty Theo Wargo/Getty A hairstylist and makeup artist who worked forGarth Brookshas filed a lawsuit against the country icon, accusing him of sexual assault and battery. In the complaint, Roe alleges Brooks, 62, raped her, exposed his genitals and buttocks, spoke openly about sex and related fantasies, changed clothes in her presence and sent sexually explicit text messages, with each incident taking place throughout 2019.

Gaten Matarazzo Wants a 'Time-Turner' asStranger ThingsNears End: 'Almost' Been Doing Show 'Longer Than I Haven't'

Gaten Matarazzo.Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images Gaten Matarazzois feeling all the emotions asStranger Thingsnears an end. In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Matarazzo, 22, explained that the final two seasons ofStranger Thingstaking longer than expected to air was actually a blessing in disguise. Given the fact that he’s been on the show for so long, he said the idea of it coming to an end is sad. “And at this point, I’ve almost been doingStranger Thingslonger than I haven’t,” he continued.

Gavin Creel to Be Honored at Public Memorial Celebration on Broadway, 2 Months After His Death

Gavin Creel.Photo:Matt Murphy Matt Murphy A public memorial celebration has been set for the late Broadway starGavin Creel. Family and friends will honor the Tony Award-winning actor at the event, which will take place at the St. James Theatre in New York City on Monday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. local time. It’s suggested that donations in Creel’s memory be made toBroadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. In addition to the memorial, every Broadway theater in New York City will dim its lights on Tuesday, Dec.

Gayle King Calls Out a Restaurant for Delivering a 'Half-Eaten' Pie — but Then Finishes It Herself

Gayle King discusses eating a ‘half-eaten’ pie.Photo:CBS Mornings; Gayle King/Instagram CBS Mornings; Gayle King/Instagram Gayle Kingwasn’t going to let anything stand between her and her dessert.The veteran journalist told herCBS Morningscoanchors and guestsNate Burleson,Tony Dokoupil,Drew BarrymoreandRoss Mathewsabout a recent pie fiasco.“Picture this: I ordered a delicious coconut custard pie,” King began, sharing images of what the dessert is “supposed to look like.”After sharing photos of picturesque pies, King showed a photo of what she actually received.