Entertainment | News, Reviews, Listings & Features

Johnny Depp made an appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards dressed as the show's mascot — the Moon Man

Depp makes surprise cameo as Moon Man at MTV VMAs

Johnny Depp made a series of strange, surprise appearances at the 2022 MTV VMAs as the channel's famous mascot, the Moon Man.

Mtv Vmas • 29 Aug 22

Depp to star in first film since defamation trial

Johnny Depp is set to star in his first feature film since the conclusion of his multi-million dollar defamation case against former partner Amber Heard.

Movies • 11 Aug 22

Ben Affleck to reprise role as Batman in Aquaman sequel

Ben Affleck will get out his cape again to play Batman in the upcoming Aquaman sequel, the film's star Jason Momoa has confirmed.

Amber Heard • 29 Jul 22

Kate Moss 'had to say that truth' about Johnny Depp

Kate Moss says she felt she "had to say that truth" in defence of former partner Johnny Depp during his recent libel trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Amber Heard • 24 Jul 22

Johnny Depp files notice of appeal to Virginia Court

Johnny Depp has filed a notice of appeal to the Virginia Court of Appeals, one day after his former partner Amber Heard filed her own against the outcome of the multimillion-dollar defamation case.

Amber Heard • 23 Jul 22

Amber Heard (seen here during the trial in April) - Filed a notice of appeal on Thursday with the Virginia Court of Appeals

Heard lodges appeal against Depp defamation verdict

Actress Amber Heard is appealing the jury verdict in the multi-million-dollar defamation case she lost to her former husband, Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp.

US • 21 Jul 22

Amber Heard's mistrial appeal rejected in US

A US judge has denied Amber Heard's appeal for a new trial in her multimillion-dollar defamation case with Johnny Depp, which she had sought on the basis of "improper juror service".

US • 13 Jul 22

Johnny Depp - Case is now due to be dismissed next year, after an agreement was reached two weeks before the start of the trial

Johnny Depp settles 2018 assault lawsuit

Johnny Depp has settled a US lawsuit brought against him by a former location manager.

Movies • 12 Jul 22

Amber Heard's lawyers say the amount awarded to Johnny Depp was 'excessive' and 'indefensible'

Heard requests verdict in Depp trial be overturned

Amber Heard has requested that a US judge overturn the verdict against her multi-million dollar defamation case with Johnny Depp and order a new trial.

US • 05 Jul 22

In the latest instalment of Amber Heard's Today interview she said she still loves Johnny Depp

Amber Heard still loves Depp but fears further lawsuits

Amber Heard said she still loves Johnny Depp but fears "every step I take" will present an opportunity for a further defamation lawsuit.

Movies • 15 Jun 22

Heard on perception of her and Depp as Hollywood brats

Amber Heard has said she would not blame the public for looking at her multimillion-dollar defamation case against Johnny Depp and thinking, "this is Hollywood brats at their worst".

Movies • 14 Jun 22

The full interview will air on Dateline NBC in the US on Friday Screengrab: NBC

Amber Heard breaks silence with first TV interview

In her first television interview since the verdicts were announced, Amber Heard has said she does not blame the jury in her defamation battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp.

US • 13 Jun 22

Beck and Depp on stage. Photo Credit: Christie Goodwin

Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp release details of new album

Actor Johnny Depp and guitarist Jeff Beck have announced details of their new album featuring cover versions of songs by Irish piper Davy Spillane, The Beach Boys and John Lennon and two original songs by Depp.

Music • 09 Jun 22

A jury in the US state of Virginia last week found both Depp and Heard liable for defamation following a trial centred on bitterly contested allegations of domestic abuse

Depp lawyer rejects jury claim made by Heard legal team

Johnny Depp's lawyer has said a claim by Amber Heard's representatives that jurors had been "tainted" by the case's publicity when reaching their verdicts is "baseless".

Movies • 09 Jun 22

Depp thanks 'unwavering supporters' in first TikTok

Johnny Depp has thanked his "most treasured, loyal and unwavering supporters" in his first post on TikTok.

Movies • 07 Jun 22

Killers announce support bands after Fender pulls out

Mullingar band The Academic and English act Blossoms will now support The Killers at their Dublin shows next week after Sam Fender announced that he is pulling out of the two gigs.

Music • 07 Jun 22

Amber Heard's sister says 'cards stacked against us'

Amber Heard's sister says the "cards were stacked against us" in the multi-million pound defamation trial brought by Johnny Depp - but that the truth would be "forever on the side" of the Aquaman star.

Movie • 07 Jun 22

"I'm sad I lost this case. But I am sadder still that I seem to have lost a right I thought I had as an American – to speak freely and openly."

Heard will 'absolutely' appeal defamation decision

Amber Heard will "absolutely" be appealing the decision in the US defamation case brought against her by Johnny Depp, her lawyer has said.

Movies • 03 Jun 22

Depp to join Jeff Beck for remainder of UK tour

Johnny Depp will join Jeff Beck for the remainder of his UK tour, it has been confirmed.

Movies • 02 Jun 22

Timeline: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

Johnny Depp has won his multimillion-dollar defamation US lawsuit brought against his ex-wife Amber Heard.

Movies • 02 Jun 22

Johnny Depp said he gave "considerable thought" to pursuing the case

Jury gave me my life back, I am humbled - Depp

Both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have issued statements following the conclusion of their multi-million-dollar lawsuits against each other.

US • 01 Jun 22

Following six weeks of evidence and roughly 13 hours of deliberation, jurors returned their verdicts on Wednesday

Jury awards Depp $15m, Heard $2m in defamation fight

A US jury found Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamed each other, but sided far more strongly with the Pirates of the Caribbean star following an intense libel trial involving bitterly contested allegations of sexual violence and domestic abuse.

US • 02 Jun 22

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's defamation case has come to an end

Who really wins in celebrity legal trials?

Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed extraordinary scenes unfold in courts on both sides of the Atlantic.

Entertainment • 02 Jun 22

Johnny Depp at the Royal Albert Hall, London, appearing alongside Jeff Beck / Image: Raph Pour-Hashemi via PA

Depp continues run of UK shows amid trial deliberations

Johnny Depp has continued his run of UK shows with rock veteran Jeff Beck as jurors continue to deliberate in his US defamation case.

Entertainment • 01 Jun 22

The jury in the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial will resume deliberations on Wednesday morning

Jury to resume deliberations in Depp vs Heard trial

The jury in the bitter defamation trial between Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard concluded deliberations for the day on Tuesday without reaching a verdict.

Movies • 01 Jun 22