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Jamie Foxx & Nephew Shut Down Illegitimate Son Rumors
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Jamie Foxx & Nephew Shut Down Illegitimate Son Rumors

Jamie Foxx and his nephew, rapper and podcaster Swayvo Twain, recently addressed rumors claiming Foxx had an illegitimate son. Speculation spread online after fan  noticed a strong resemblance between the two, leading to unfounded theories about their relationship. Foxx, known for keeping his personal life private, responded with humor and frustration. He took to Instagram, posting a video with Twain to put the rumors to rest. “This is my nephew, not my son,” Foxx stated, emphasizing their act


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R&B Icon Angie Stone Dies in Car Crash at 63
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R&B Icon Angie Stone Dies in Car Crash at 63

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone has died at the age of 63 following a tragic car accident, her daughter confirmed. “My mommy is gone,” Diamond Stone wrote in an emotional Facebook post. Stone was fatally injured when a van she was travelling in overturned in Alabama early on Saturday following a performance, according to media reports. The artist, who was behind songs like No More Rain (In This Cloud) and Wish I Didn't Miss You, was nominated for three Grammys over her career. She sta


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American Airlines Flight Aborts Landing to Avoid Departing Plane in Washington
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American Airlines Flight Aborts Landing to Avoid Departing Plane in Washington

An American Airlines flight arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport was forced to abort its landing to avoid another aircraft, officials said, less than a month after a midair collision killed 67 people near the same airport and roughly 90 minutes before a close call between a passenger plane and a private jet in Chicago. Tuesday’s incidents came as officials are investigating a string of safety incidents in recent weeks, including the deadly midair collision over the Potomac River, a Medeva


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Trump Administration Moves To Lay Off 1,600 USAID Jobs
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Trump Administration Moves To Lay Off 1,600 USAID Jobs

Trump Administration Slashes 1,600 USAID Jobs In Major Overhaul Of US Foreign Aid Operations The Donald Trump administration has initiated a sweeping reduction in the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), affecting at least 1,600 employees. In a statement published on its website, USAID confirmed that as of 11:59 p.m. EST on February 23, 2025, most direct-hire personnel—except those handling mission-critical functions—will be placed on administrative leave worldwide. Mas


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Roberta Flack, Grammy-Winning Icon, Dies at 88
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Roberta Flack, Grammy-Winning Icon, Dies at 88

The iconic singer, known for hits like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” has died at 88 after battling ALS. Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose soulful voice and intimate style defined the 1970s, has passed away at the age of 88. She died at home, surrounded by family, her publicist confirmed. In 2022, Flack revealed she had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which left her unable to sing. Flack’s rise to stardom came unexpectedly in her ea


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Trump Appoints Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director
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Trump Appoints Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director

US President Donald Trump has appointed right-wing commentator Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI. Trump posted on social media that Bongino was "a man of incredible love and passion for our Country" and would serve under newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel. Bongino, 50, has worked for the New York police department and the Secret Service - as well as having been part of the protection detail for two presidents, George W Bush and Barack Obama. He hosts a self-titled podcast whose F


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Pope Francis in Critical Condition After Respiratory Crisis, Vatican Confirms
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Pope Francis in Critical Condition After Respiratory Crisis, Vatican Confirms

The pontiff is in hospital for a complex lung infection and has been given high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions. The Vatican has said Pope Francis is in a critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen. Francis has been hospitalised for a week with a complex lung infection. The Vatican said on Saturday that Francis has received blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anaemia. The 88-year-old pope has


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Apple Pulls Key iPhone Security Feature Amid UK Government Pressure
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Apple Pulls Key iPhone Security Feature Amid UK Government Pressure

Apple has removed security features from iPhones in the UK, in response to demands from the government to be given access to user data. The tech giant is removing its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) system, which encrypts user files uploaded to the cloud. It comes after reports that the British government issued Apple with a order under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 to provide “back door” access to its devices, which would allow intelligence agencies to spy on users. Neither Apple nor the


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Voletta Wallace, Mother of The Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 78
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Voletta Wallace, Mother of The Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 78

Voletta Wallace, the mother of rap legend The Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 78. She died at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday (Feb. 21) while in hospice care, Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac confirmed. Wallace’s death was attributed to natural causes. TMZ first reported the news. A Jamaican immigrant, Wallace gave birth to Christopher Wallace—known to the world as The Notorious B.I.G.—on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn. She worked as a preschool teacher while rais


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A$AP Rocky Rocky’s Emotional Reaction as Jury Finds Him Not Guilty in Felony Assault Trial
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A$AP Rocky Rocky’s Emotional Reaction as Jury Finds Him Not Guilty in Felony Assault Trial

A$AP Rocky dove into the arms of Rihanna Tuesday as a clerk read the not guilty verdict at his trial on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The Los Angeles courtroom, full of fans of the hip-hop performer and his singing superstar partner, exploded into screaming glee as Rocky leapt from the defense table into the gallery, where Rihanna sat between his mother and sister. They embraced and sobbed. After a three-week trial, the jury deliberated for just three hours to reac


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Kendrick Lamar Becomes First Rapper to Hit 100 Million Spotify Monthly Listeners
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Kendrick Lamar Becomes First Rapper to Hit 100 Million Spotify Monthly Listeners

Kendrick Lamar has officially made history as the first hip-hop artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify. As of Monday morning (February 17), the Compton rapper achieved this milestone following a steady rise in streams, fueled in part by his Super Bowl halftime show appearance. While Kendrick has never been one to chase numbers or commercial success, this accomplishment marks a significant moment in his career. Fans have been closely tracking his monthly listener count, ant


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Kanye West and Bianca Censori Split, Moving Toward Divorce
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Kanye West and Bianca Censori Split, Moving Toward Divorce

Kanye West and Bianca Censori have officially ended their relationship. According to Daily Mail, the pair have called it quits and are now taking steps toward divorce. Sources tell TMZ that both Kanye and Bianca have already contacted divorce attorneys. The breakup follows a string of controversies, including Kanye’s appearance at the Grammys with Bianca and his latest social media outburst. Just 11 days ago, he had Bianca nearly naked on the Grammys red carpet, instructing her to drop her fur


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Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Women Sports
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Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Women Sports

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that prohibits transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Trump, who repeatedly pledged throughout his campaign to “keep men out of women’s sports,” is already following through on his broader anti-trans agenda in just the two weeks since he took office. Trump recently signed an executive order barring openly transgender service members from the U.S. military and another that rest


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Tiger Woods Announces the Passing of His Mother, Kultida Woods: ‘My Biggest Fan’
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Tiger Woods Announces the Passing of His Mother, Kultida Woods: ‘My Biggest Fan’

Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that his mother Kutilda had passed away, paying tribute to his parent as "my biggest fan." "It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning," the 15-time major champion wrote on Instagram. "My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievement


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Trump Signs Order Imposing Tariffs on Goods from Canada, Mexico, and China
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Trump Signs Order Imposing Tariffs on Goods from Canada, Mexico, and China

Decision could set the stage for a damaging trade war between the US and three of its top trade partners Donald Trump has signed an order authorizing tariffs after vowing to impose dramatic taxes on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. The decision could set the stage for a damaging trade war between the US and three of its top trade partners. Trump has also threatened to impose tariffs against European Union nations. Trump signed three executive orders on Saturday imposing tariffs of 25% on


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Rihanna Attends A$AP Rocky’s Trial, Stealing Spotlight from Key Testimony
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Rihanna Attends A$AP Rocky’s Trial, Stealing Spotlight from Key Testimony

The most significant testimony In A$AP Rocky’s trial took a backseat on Wednesday when Rihanna, the rapper’s partner and mother of their children, quietly yet strikingly appeared in the courtroom. Rihanna attended Rocky’s Los Angeles trial—where he faces two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm—for the first time, sitting between his mother and sister. Despite her understated presence, she commanded attention as his former friend and alleged victim took the stand. Escorted in


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