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Matthew Perry’s assistant ‘drove actor’s car hours after his death’: report

Matthew Perry’s assistant ‘drove actor’s car hours after his death’: report

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Kenneth Iwamasa, the longtime assistant of Matthew Perry, allegedly took the actor’s car for a drive hours after his fatal 2023 overdose. Iwamasa, 60, who pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in the Friends star’s death, was sentenced Wednesday to 41 months in prison. He was the last of five people charged in connection with Perry’s tragic death to be sentenced. Ahead of the sentencing hearing, TMZ obtained a letter written to the judge by Perry’s friend and former publicist, Lisa Calio, describing Iwamasa as a person whose “true concern was not upsetting the lifestyle to which he’d become accustomed.” She claimed that in the hours after Perry’s death, “I received a text from Kenny at 4 a.m. as he was driving one of Matthew’s cars from the house in the Hollywood Hills to the house …

Matthew Perry’s mom hits out at his former assistant in heartbreaking letter: ‘He killed my son’

Matthew Perry’s mom hits out at his former assistant in heartbreaking letter: ‘He killed my son’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Matthew Perry’s mom, Suzanne Morrison, didn’t hold back when she penned an emotional victim impact statement ahead of her son’s former assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa’s sentencing. Kenneth is facing up to 15 years in prison after being accused of “repeatedly” injecting Matthew with ketamine “without medical training,” including on the day he died on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54, the Department of Justice said in August 2024. Matthew was found dead in his hot tub by Kenneth after he returned from running errands, after he shot the former Friends star “up with a big one,” according to his plea agreement.  The late actor’s cause of death was determined to be “acute effects of ketamine.” Kenneth pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death. WATCH: Matthew Perry: The One Where We All Lost a Friend Ahead of his sentencing, set for May 27, Suzanne made her feelings clear that she holds Kenneth responsible for the death of her son. “[Matthew] had known Kenny, and so had we, for 25 years,” she …

Matthew Perry’s Friends keepsakes and artwork go up for auction for foundation named for him

Matthew Perry’s Friends keepsakes and artwork go up for auction for foundation named for him

Published by Sam Flores

Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name soon after his 2023 death. The Jun 5 event put on by Heritage Auctions will benefit the Matthew Perry Foundation, which works to destigmatise addiction and aid in recovery from substance abuse. “Matthew believed addiction should be met with compassion and science, not stigma and silence,” the foundation’s CEO Lisa Kasteler Calio said in a statement. “This auction fuels the Foundation’s work to expand access to evidence-based care and confront stigma. It is one more way we ensure that no one has to fight this disease alone.” Items from Matthew Perry’s collection that will be sold include:  A collection of 26 of Perry’s Friends scripts from key episodes, including The One With Ross’s Tan, The One Where Joey Speaks French and the two-part series finale.  Scripts from the pilot and part one of the series finale, signed by Perry and co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney …

Matthew Perry’s Friends memorabilia set to go to auction for charity

Matthew Perry’s Friends memorabilia set to go to auction for charity

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter An auction featuring Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry will be held on June 5, with proceeds benefiting the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name following his 2023 death. Organized by Heritage Auctions, the event supports the Matthew Perry Foundation, which aims to destigmatize addiction and assist in recovery from substance abuse. Lisa Kasteler Calio, CEO of the foundation, underscored its mission. “Matthew believed addiction should be met with compassion and science, not stigma and silence,” Calio stated. “This auction fuels the Foundation’s work to expand access to evidence-based care and confront stigma. It is one more way we ensure that no one has to fight this disease alone.” Items will be on display from May 18 to May 29 in Beverly Hills before the June 5 auction (Heritage Auctions via AP) Items from …

from Rihanna’s late entrance to Katy Perry’s reveal and disappointed fans

from Rihanna’s late entrance to Katy Perry’s reveal and disappointed fans

Published by Daniella Wilson

The dress code for the 2026 Met Gala, Fashion is Art, did not disappoint and delivered some spectacular red carpet looks from an illustrious list of attendees. Anna Wintour co-chaired the event alongside Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate its spring Costume Institute exhibition, titled “Costume Art.” While there were some must-see moments, including Olympian Eileen Gu wearing a dress that blew actual bubbles, there were also some highlights you may have missed. See below for everything you missed from the 2026 Met Gala on Monday, May 4. WATCH: The 2026 Met Gala as it happened © Getty Images Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the 2026 Met Gala Rihanna’s late entrance Rihanna, who is always one of the last to walk the red carpet, arrived fashionably late once again alongside her longtime partner A$AP Rocky. The singer looked incredible in a gold ruched ensemble by Maison Margiela paired with Briony Raymond and Dyne jewellery. © Getty Images Katy Perry at the 2026 Met Gala Katy Perry’s unmasking Katy …

Katy Perry’s daring ‘astronaut-chic’ Met Gala look sparks confusion among fans

Katy Perry’s daring ‘astronaut-chic’ Met Gala look sparks confusion among fans

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Katy Perry’s bizarre 2026 Met Gala look has drawn humorous comparisons to everything under the sun — from astronauts and robots to fencers and even AI-generated imagery. The pop star, 41, made her way up New York City’s iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art staircase Monday night in a white strapless Stella McCartney gown, matching opera gloves and a white mesh and silver, mirrored mask. The end of the dress’s train was singed. As the “California Gurls” singer stopped and posed for photos, she opened the mask to reveal her face. Perry’s daring outfit was a take on this year’s dress code: “Fashion is Art,” which encouraged guests to think about how they can use their bodies as a blank canvas. Her look ignited debate …

Matthew Perry’s family want maximum jail time for ‘Ketamine Queen’ | Ents & Arts News

Matthew Perry’s family want maximum jail time for ‘Ketamine Queen’ | Ents & Arts News

Published by Daniella Wilson

Matthew Perry’s family have urged a judge to give the maximum sentence to the “heartless” drug dealer who supplied the fatal dose of ketamine taken by the star before his death. Debbie Perry, the Friends actor’s stepmother, made the request in a victim impact statement filed to the court ahead of the sentencing of Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen”, later today. Five people, including doctors and Perry‘s personal assistant, have pleaded guilty to various charges connected with Perry’s death. Sangha is the latest to be sentenced and prosecutors are calling for her to be jailed for at least 15 years. Image: Pic: Reuters In her statement to the US district court for central California, Debbie Perry said the pain caused by Perry’s death “to hundreds maybe thousands” was “irreversible”. She said there is “no escape” from the thought that they will never see Perry again, and added: “You caused this.” Making a request to the court, she said: “Please give this heartless woman the maximum prison sentence so she won’t be able to …

Matthew Perry’s unmarked gravesite updated with special nod to Friends

Matthew Perry’s unmarked gravesite updated with special nod to Friends

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Matthew Perry has finally received a grave plaque more than two years after his untimely death in from a ketamine overdose. The Friends star’s final resting place, located at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in Los Angeles, had originally gone unmarked to protect the family’s privacy — a common practice for celebrity burials. However, a shiny new bronze plaque now adorns Perry’s mausoleum, and it includes a special reference to his beloved sitcom Friends. It first reads “Matthew Langford Perry,” with the dates of his birth and death, August 19, 1969 – October 28, 2023, listed underneath. The final line includes a simple epitaph: “Much loved — Friend —” an apparent nod to the seminal comedy, which aired from 1994 to 2004. While the exact date of the plate’s addition to his grave is unknown, numerous reports suggest that the update occurred …

Tyler Perry’s Legal Troubles May Just Be Starting

Tyler Perry’s Legal Troubles May Just Be Starting

Published by Daniella Wilson

The first lawsuit against Tyler Perry accusing him of leveraging his power in Hollywood to sexually assault aspiring male actors in his orbit was filed in June. Another lawsuit was filed Dec. 26, with the entertainment mogul characterizing claims from both of the accusers as a shakedown. But his legal troubles may just be beginning. “There’s now two of these lawsuits,” Jonathan Delshad, a lawyer for both Perry accusers, tells The Hollywood Reporter. “There may be more coming.” In a statement, Alex Spiro, a lawyer for Perry, denied the allegations. “I said it before and I will say it again,” he said. “This is nothing but a $77 million money grab scam.” For years, Perry has been viewed as a Hollywood success story. He runs Tyler Perry Studios, a 330-acre lot on a former Confederate army base that employs more than 500 people. It’s been championed as a crowning achievement for Black creativity and ownership in the entertainment industry, though there have been indirect criticisms within some corners of Hollywood, including by Donald Glover’s Atlanta and …