Van Damme wife files for divorce
Action star Jean-Claude Van Damme’s wife, Gladys Portugues Van Varenberg, has filed for divorce.
Portugues, an actress and former professional bodybuilder, filed papers in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences, reported People magazine. The pair have been separated since March 7, and Portugues is seeking spousal support, according to the divorce filing. Van Damme, 54, and Portugues have been married for 15 years and have two children. The actor continues to star in action films, including a Kickboxer franchise film that is in post production. He also made a splash in 2013 with an extraordinary physical feat of doing the splits between two semi trucks. (PTI)
Slipknot guitarist charged following fight with his brother
Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson has been charged with disorderly conduct by fighting following an altercation with his brother earlier this month. The 41-year-old performer was reportedly stabbed in the back of his head during the incident which saw both Thomson and his 35-year-old brother Andrew hospitalised on March 11. Following an investigation, Clive Police Department Chief Michael Venema has revealed that both men were responsible for the assault, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Both Mick and Andrew have been charged with disorderly conduct by fighting. A court date has been set for March 30. Slipknot were recently joined by Korn and King 810 on their Prepare for Hell tour of the UK and Ireland in January. The band are also due to headline Download Festival 2015. (PTI)
Twisted Sister drummer Pero died
American heavy metal band Twisted Sister drummer A J Pero has passed away at the age of 55 of an apparent heart attack. The 55-year-old drummer was reportedly found unresponsive during a tour with the band Adrenaline Mob, reported Ace Showbiz. The band confirmed the sad news with a statement posted on Facebook, “The members of Twisted Sister are profoundly saddened to announce the untimely passing of our brother, AJ Pero. The band, crew and most importantly the family of AJ Pero thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time.” Twisted Sister’s lead vocalist Dee Snider dubbed Pero “the final piece in a band that would become an international sensation and one of the greatest live rock acts to ever hit the stage.” Guitarist Jay Jay French remembered Pero, “AJ Pero was a force, the likes of which I doubt I will ever have the chance to play in front of again. His drumming was legendary but his heart, as a human being, was even greater.” Another Twisted Sister member, Eddie “Fingers” Ojeda, said in a statement, “AJ was a dear friend and brother to me, and in my opinion, one of the most talented drummers of all time. “I will always remember the amazing experiences and great laughs we shared. AJ always had an amazing sense of humour and did his best to please everyone he came in contact with.” (PTI)