Bill Cosby
American comedian and media personality (born 1937)
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William Henry Cosby Jr. is an American comedian, actor, spokesman, and media personality. He has made significant contributions to American and African-American culture, and gained a reputation as "America's Dad" for his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable on The Cosby Show (1984–1992). He has received numerous awards and honorary degrees throughout his career, many of which were revoked following sexual assault allegations made against him in 2014.
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Bill Cosby Sued by Actress Joan Tarshis Over Alleged Sexual AssaultBill Cosby is facing yet another lawsuit over alleged sexual assault -- only this time, it's from a woman who years ago had an infamously awkward interview with Don Lemon about her claims. The comedian..TMZ.com - Published | |
Bill Cosby Sued for Allegedly Drugging and Raping Accuser Donna Motsinger4:45 PM PT -- Cosby's rep, Andrew Wyatt, tells TMZ … “No comment at this present time because this is utterly ridiculous and pointless.” Bill Cosby is being sued by one of his accusers for an..TMZ.com - Published | |
Bill Cosby Sued By Janice Dickinson, Lili Bernard For Alleged Sexual AssualtBill Cosby is being sued for a slew of alleged sexual assaults back in the day ... and his accusers include Janice Dickinson and Lili Bernard. According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Janice and..TMZ.com - Published | |
Nine women file sexual assault suits against Bill Cosby after Nevada abolishes statute of limitations for civil casesNine women have filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Bill Cosby in Nevada, just weeks after the state abolished the statute of limitations for civil cases.Sky News - Published | |
Bill Cosby Sued by 5 Women for Sexual AssaultBill Cosby is facing a new lawsuit from 5 women -- most of whom were involved with "The Cosby Show" -- who claim he sexually assaulted them. According to the suit, obtained by TMZ ... the women claim..TMZ.com - Published | |
Bill Cosby Not Sweating $500K Verdict in Civil Suit, 'That's All? Booyah!'Bill Cosby seemingly didn't care he was found liable in a civil suit accusing him of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl ... cheering over the phone when he found out the whole thing was only going..TMZ.com - Published | |
Bill Cosby Found Liable of Sexually Assaulting 16-Year-Old GirlBill Cosby was just found liable in a civil suit filed by Judy Huth against the disgraced comedian, who claimed he sexually assaulted her at the Playboy Mansion back in 1975. The Santa Monica jury..TMZ.com - Published | |
Bill Cosby sexually assaulted teen at Playboy Mansion says court - and orders him to pay damagesActor and comedian Bill Cosby has been found liable for sexually assaulting a woman at the Playboy Mansion in 1975 when she was a teenager.Sky News - Published | |
Bill Cosby Jurors Must Restart Deliberations After Nearly Reaching VerdictBill Cosby was minutes away from hearing his fate in a civil trial that's been ongoing for a couple weeks now -- but he got a reprieve ... apparently because of budget cuts. During Friday's court date..TMZ.com - Published | |
Bill Cosby denies sexually abusing teenage girl at Playboy Mansion in 1970sBill Cosby has denied sexually abusing a teenager at the Playboy Mansion in the mid-1970s, giving evidence for the first time during a civil trial.Sky News - Published | |
Best friend of Bill Cosby accuser says teenage girl was distraught after alleged assaultA woman suing Bill Cosby over allegations he sexually abused her as a teenager was distraught and in tears afterwards, her best friend has testified.Sky News - Published | |
Bill Cosby faces civil trial over allegations he molested teenager at Playboy Mansion in 1970sA civil trial against the actor Bill Cosby over allegations he assaulted a teenager at the Playboy Mansion in the 1970s is due to start today, less than a year after he was released from jail.Sky News - Published | |
Supreme Court Upholds Bill Cosby's Overturned ConvictionBill Cosby's breathing a deep sigh of relief -- the U.S. Supreme Court is refusing to weigh in on the Pennsylvania ruling that set him free. SCOTUS voted 4-3 Monday to leave in place the PA Supreme..TMZ.com - Published Also reported by •Sky News | Bill Cosby's lawyers ask US Supreme Court not to revive sexual assault caseBill Cosby's lawyers have urged the US Supreme Court to reject an attempt to revive his criminal sexual assault case.Sky News - Published |
Bill Cosby Prosecutors Want U.S. Supreme Court to Review Overturned ConvictionBill Cosby is a free man, but prosecutors are asking the highest court in the land to review his case ... claiming he was never given immunity from a PA prosecutor in the Andrea Constand case...TMZ.com - Published | R. Kelly Victim Says He Wasn't 'Railroaded,' Threatened Her for Speaking OutBill Cosby is way off with his R. Kelly theory about the singer getting a raw deal in his federal sex crimes case ... according to one of Kelly's victims. Faith Rodgers, who previously testified she's..TMZ.com - Published |
Bill Cosby Comedy Tour on Ice Because of Sexual Assault LawsuitBill Cosby will NOT be hitting the road anytime soon to tell jokes ... because he's got more legal woes to deal with first, and his team is convinced the media will skewer him during a tour. Cosby's..TMZ.com - Published | Andrea Constand 'Shocked, Disgusted' Over Cosby Prison ReleaseAndrea Constand is breaking her silence over the release of Bill Cosby -- and her first reaction is utter disgust over what she calls a screwed-up criminal justice system. She spoke to NBC in an..TMZ.com - Published |
Bill Cosby's Wife Camille Seen Without Wedding Ring, Rep Denies Any TroubleBill Cosby's wife raised eyebrows by stepping out without her wedding ring -- which she's previously worn -- but Bill's rep says it's just how she rolls these days, and not a sign of marital strife...TMZ.com - Published | Luenell Says Bill Cosby Should Stay Home or He'll Get the O.J. TreatmentLuenell has some pretty simple advice for Bill Cosby -- just say "no" to a comeback standup comedy tour ... unless, of course, he's looking to end up back behind bars. We got the comedian and actor at..TMZ.com - Published |
Bill Cosby's Potential Stand-Up Tour Rejected by NYC's Comedy CellarBill Cosby now knows there's at least one place his return to stand-up comedy won't take him -- one of New York City's most popular venues for comics is telling him, HELL NO. TMZ broke the story .....TMZ.com - Published | Bill Cosby Wants to Do Comedy Tour Again, Making DocuseriesBill Cosby is jumping right back into showbiz now that he's out of prison -- not shockingly, he's working on a docuseries about himself, but more surprising is the fact he's plotting a return to..TMZ.com - Published |
Bill Cosby Responds to Rumor That Howard Wants to Fire Phylicia RashadBill Cosby has weighed in on the drama over his one-time costar, Phylicia Rashad, and her new bosses at Howard University ... agreeing that if they can her, they gotta refund him. The freshly-released..TMZ.com - Published | Phylicia Rashad Apologizes to Howard U Students Over Cosby TweetPhylicia Rashad has FINALLY done an about-face on her Bill Cosby sentiments from this week -- issuing a formal apology to Howard U students ... and deleting the tweet in question. The former actress --..TMZ.com - Published |
Stars and Scars -- You Be the JudgeWhat a week!!! Bill Cosby was freed, and Britney's conservatorship drama is escalating. So, we gotta ask ...TMZ.com - Published | Ghislaine Maxwell should have charges dropped under 'Bill Cosby rules', her lawyers sayThe legal loophole that led to Bill Cosby being released from prison also applies to Ghislaine Maxwell, her lawyers have claimed.Sky News - Published |
Bill Cosby Pisses Off High School Class Prez With Prison Release AttireBill Cosby needs to keep a class shirt from a Pennsylvania high school he briefly attended in the back of his closet ... so says the graduating class' president, who is super pissed. Here's the deal..TMZ.com - Published | Bill Cosby Exploring Legal Options After Prison Release, Could Sue CountyBill Cosby is huddling with his legal team Thursday, and a potential lawsuit against Montgomery County will be the hot topic on the table. Sources close to Cosby tell TMZ ... the comedian and his wife,..TMZ.com - Published |
Howard University Sticking With Phylicia Rashad After Cosby TweetHoward University says it stands with survivors of sexual assault, but it's also standing by Phylicia Rashad following her controversial tweet about Bill Cosby ... which it acknowledges "lacked..TMZ.com - Published | Bill Cosby Could Still Fetch Thousands in Public Appearances After Prison ReleaseBill Cosby's surprising release from prison means he's free to live his life again, and -- according to one expert in the booking industry -- free to cash in on showing his face in public again. TMZ..TMZ.com - Published |
Bill Cosby Accusers Claim He's Still Dangerous After Overturned ConvictionTwo of Bill Cosby's accusers are afraid he didn't learn any lessons in prison ... with his conviction overturned and release in the works, they still think he is dangerous. Sammie Mays, who claims..TMZ.com - Published | Bill Cosby Conviction Thrown Out and He Will Go FreeBill Cosby's conviction has been overturned and he will go free. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court just ruled ... there are 2 reasons why the conviction could not stand -- the judge allowed prosecutors to..TMZ.com - Published |
Bill Cosby Denied ParoleBill Cosby struck out on his attempt to get released from prison ... the parole board denied his request. Cosby was denied parole this month, with the Pennsylvania Parole Board saying a lot of factors..TMZ.com - Published | Phylicia Rashad Defended on Mother's Day Against 'Enabler' Cosby ClaimPhylicia Rashad was strangely thrust into a conversation about Bill Cosby and his so-called "enablers" -- which the Internet was NOT putting up with ... especially on Mother's Day. Twitter was..TMZ.com - Published |