Cardi B wins defamation lawsuit against gossip blogger
-
Kenya's economy faces climate change risks: World Bank
-
Cash handouts, fare hikes as Philippines battles soaring fuel costs
-
Indonesia weighs response to price pressures from Middle East war
-
In Hollywood, AI's no match for creativity, say top executives
-
Nvidia chief expects revenue of $1 trillion through 2027
-
Nvidia making AI module for outer space
-
Migrant workers bear brunt of Iran attacks in Gulf
-
Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as island reels from oil embargo
-
Equities rise on oil easing, with focus on Iran war and central banks
-
Nvidia rides 'claw' craze with AI agent platform
-
Damaged Russian tanker has 700 tonnes of fuel on board: Moscow
-
Talks towards international panel to tackle 'inequality emergency' begin at UN
-
EU talks energy as oil price soars
-
Swiss government rejects proposal to limit immigration
-
Ingredients of life discovered in Ryugu asteroid samples
-
Why Iranian drones are hard to stop
-
France threatens to block funds for India over climate inaction
-
"So proud": Irish hometown hails Oscar winner Jessie Buckley
-
European bank battle heats up as UniCredit swoops for Commerzbank
-
Italian bank UniCredit makes bid for Germany's Commerzbank
-
AI to drive growth despite geopolitics, Taiwan's Foxconn says
-
Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation
-
'One Battle After Another' wins best picture Oscar
-
South Koreans bask in Oscars triumph for 'KPop Demon Hunters'
-
'One Battle After Another' dominates Oscars
-
Norway's Oscar winner 'Sentimental Value': a failing father seeks redemption
-
Indonesia firms in palm oil fraud probe supplied fuel majors
-
Milan-Cortina Paralympics end as a 'beacon of unity'
-
It's 'Sinners' vs 'One Battle' as Oscars day arrives
-
Oscars night: latest developments
-
US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook
-
It's 'Sinners' v 'One Battle' as Oscars day arrives
-
US mayors push back against data center boom as AI backlash grows
-
Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up
-
Election campaign deepens Congo's generational divide
-
Courchevel super-G cancelled due to snow and fog
-
Middle East turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling
-
Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities
-
Oscars: the 10 nominees for best picture
-
Spielberg defends ballet, opera after Chalamet snub
-
Kharg Island bombed, Trump says US to escort ships through Hormuz soon
-
Jurors mull evidence in social media addiction trial
-
UK govt warns petrol retailers against 'unfair practices' during Iran war
-
Mideast war cuts Hormuz strait transit to 77 ships: maritime data firm
-
How will US oil sanctions waiver help Russia?
-
Oil stays above $100, stocks slide tracking Mideast war
-
How Iranians are communicating through internet blackout
-
Global shipping industry caught in storm of war
-
Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?
-
Oil dips under $100, stocks back in green tracking Mideast war
Cardi B wins defamation lawsuit against gossip blogger
Cardi B has won some $4 million in a libel lawsuit in the United States against a celebrity gossip blogger, who posted claims that the superstar rapper was a "prostitute" who had herpes and used cocaine.
In 2019 the 29-year-old rapper, born Belcalis Almanzar, had sued the YouTuber Tasha K for posting "malicious rumors" and "degrading and harassing" claims in some 20 videos that referred to the famous artist, according to the lawsuit filed in Georgia's northern district.
Cardi B was awarded roughly $2.75 million -- including punitive damages and medical expenses -- and additionally approximately $1.3 million over the legal fees, according to court filings over Monday and Tuesday.
The YouTuber, born Latasha Kebe, made claims including that the rapper had oral herpes and that her children would be born with intellectual disabilities, assertions that brought her millions of views on YouTube.
According to the lawsuit, these caused Cardi B to "suffer embarrassment, humiliation, mental anguish, and emotional distress."
They also brought damage to her "reputation and character within her profession and industry, including but not limited to among her fans and with prospective business relations."
A rapper from the Bronx, Cardi B soared to fame with hits including "Bodak Yellow," "I Like It" and "Money."
The Grammy winner separately is facing ongoing charges in Queens over a strip club brawl case.
A.Leibowitz--CPN