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Nearly 24 years after the killing of Jam Master Jay, the case is on the verge of another significant shift. Jay Bryant moves toward a guilty plea. Court filings show Bryant is expected to change his plea from not guilty. This follows negotiations with federal prosecutors that have unfolded quietly in recent weeks. If entered, the plea would mark the first formal admission of involvement in the long-unsolved Queens studio shooting. The development arrives as the case continues to shift under comp

The iconic Burj Al Arab in Dubai is expected to temporarily shut its doors for an extensive 18-month refurbishment, marking the first major upgrade since the luxury hotel opened in 1999. A staff member confirmed on Wednesday that the sail-shaped hotel will close during the renovation period, although its owner, Jumeirah Group, had earlier stated that the upgrade would be carried out in phases without explicitly confirming a full shutdown. According to the company, the redesign project will be

At the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, attention has largely centered on the placement and compensation of its headline acts. Justin Bieber reportedly commanded one of the highest fees of the weekend at around $10 million. That figure alone made any talk of a withdrawal seem unlikely. However, festivals of this scale routinely prepare for last-minute contingencies. In this case, online conversation filled that uncertainty gap and turned quickly toward speculation about possible substi

Law enforcement officials responded to a reported shooting Tuesday at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union, New Jersey, prompting a significant police presence at the popular fast-food location.  Emergency responders arrived at the scene on Route 22 after receiving reports of gunfire during the busy afternoon hours. Local authorities cordoned off the parking lot and parts of the surrounding shopping area as investigators collected evidence.  The incident took place at one of the township’s most a

The rapper Offset is in a stable condition in hospital after he was shot outside a Florida casino on Monday. The former member of the Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot in a valet area outside the Seminole Hard Rock hotel and casino, Offset’s spokesperson confirmed to media. He is being treated at a hospital and “being closely monitored”, the spokesperson said in a statement. Offset was formerly married to the rapper Cardi B, with whom he has three

The highly anticipated Wireless Festival has been canceled following a decision by United Kingdom officials to ban Kanye West from entering the country. The rapper, who now goes by the name Ye, was slated to headliner the massive music event as part of his “Bully” world tour expansion. UK authorities reportedly issued the entry ban following a series of controversies surrounding the artist. This legal hurdle made it impossible for festival organizers to move forward with the event as planned, a

Kanye West’s ban on entering the UK might lead to a slippery slope, says UK Parliament Member Nigel Farage. During a recent press conference, Farage made it clear that while he doesn’t support West’s past anti-Semitic behavior, he believes that barring individuals from entering the country for their views is a “dangerous path” to go down. “I think that for myself, I wouldn’t buy a ticket, I wouldn’t recommend anyone buys a ticket,” Farage says. “I think his comments are vile, really vile, the s

Gabrielle Union recently suffered a devastating family loss with the passing of her father, Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr, after a long battle with Dementia. He was just 81 years old. On April 4, the actress to took Instagram, offering a heartfelt tribute to her late father. “Yesterday morning, my Dad, Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr., passed away. No matter how much you think you know about dementia, nothing prepares you for the painfully slow disappearing of your loved one,” she began the lengthy post

US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi - a longtime ally and fierce defender of his administration - from her post as America's top law enforcement officer. Trump praised her in a post on Truth Social and said she would be "transitioning" to a role in the private sector. Bondi's time leading the justice department was often overshadowed by its handling of the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein and its investigation into the convicted sex offender. She is th

Former New England Patriots football player Stefon Diggs is scheduled to face trial on May 4 in a criminal casestemming from assault and strangulation allegations tied to a dispute with a former private chef. A judge set the trial date during a pretrial hearing in Boston on Wednesday, advancing a case that has drawn attention across the football world. Prosecutors allege the incident occurred last year inside Diggs’ residence and resulted in multiple criminal charges. Stefon Diggs, who was rel

Hip-Hop received the sad news that Miami rapper Jha Jha, best known as the “First Lady of The Diplomats,” passed away on Sunday (March 29). She was 42.  Real name Natoya Handy, the rapper built her reputation during the explosive mixtape era of the 2000s. She rose to fame during Jim Jones’s Byrdgang era, an extension of Dipset. I hate this R.I.P. @DarealJhaJha you were a true creative even beyond music, the world wasn’t ready. pic.twitter.com/p9FD1zXHre — AceVane (@AcEvAne) March 29, 2026

Golf legend Tiger Woods has been released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said the 15-time major champion was also charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. Woods, 50, rolled his Land Rover after clipping a truck in Jupiter Island on Friday afternoon, according to Sheriff John Budensiek, who said officers had not suspected him of impairment by alcoho

US paper currency will soon feature President Donald Trump’s signature going forward, the US Treasury Department announced Thursday, the latest of the president’s efforts to leave his mark across the federal government. It will be the first time a sitting US president’s signature has appeared on paper notes. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move is in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. “There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great

The United States government is facing criticism over claims it has collected more than $1 billion in immigration fees for services that have not been delivered, affecting applicants both within and outside the country. The allegation was raised by policy analyst David J. Bier during testimony before the Senate, where he argued that current immigration measures have halted the processing of applications while authorities continue to receive payments. “This is the largest fraud in the history o

A California jury has ruled that comedian Bill Cosby is liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman more than 50 years ago, adding another chapter to the long legal saga surrounding the once-dominant television star. The verdict, delivered Monday in California, orders Cosby to pay $59.25 million in damages to Donna Motsinger, a former waitress who accused the comedian of assaulting her in 1972. Jurors awarded $17.5 million for past emotional trauma and another $1.75 million for future s

military aircraft conveying dozens of Colombian soldiers has crashed near the country’s southern border with Peru, officials confirmed on Monday. The crash involved a Hercules transport plane which came down near Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo province shortly after take-off, BBC reports. According to Colombian military authorities, about 80 soldiers were on board the aircraft when the incident occurred. Emergency responders have been dispatched to the area as authorities begin efforts to reach

Leonid “Leo” Radvinsky, the owner and CEO of the porn-friendly platform, OnlyFans, has passed away at 43 after a long battle with cancer. The billionaire entrepreneur helped turn the company into one of the most profitable subscription-focused digital media platforms to date. While often steeped in controversy for its promotion of adult content, OnlyFans has created a narrative shift on how sexual content is produced, consumed, and monetized.  The company confirmed his passing on Monday (Mar.2

Chuck Norris, the martial artist and action film star known for his commanding presence on screen, has died. He was 86. Norris died Thursday morning in Hawaii, according to a statement shared by his family. Loved ones said the actor passed away peacefully while surrounded by relatives. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris,” the statement read. “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by

A judge in the US has ruled that the effective closure of the Voice of America (VOA) last year was "illegal" and that hundreds of its journalists should be reinstated. District Court Judge Royce Lamberth has given authorities one week to put the international broadcaster back on air.  The VOA was set up during World War Two to counter Nazi propaganda. Just weeks after returning to office as president, Donald Trump issued an executive order to close the broadcaster which his officials accused

Former NBA star Shaq, real name Shaquille O’Neal, has pledged to cover funeral expenses for 12-year-old Jayda West, whose death has shaken communities west of Atlanta. O’Neal announced Tuesday that he would pay for the final arrangements after learning about West’s case through media coverage. The gesture came days after the girl died following a confrontation near a school bus stop in Georgia. “This story touched my heart the moment I saw it in the media,” O’Neal said. “As a father, my heart

Kiki Shepard, actor and longtime host of Showtime at the Apollo, has died at age 74. According to her rep, Shepard (born Chiquita Renee Shepard) passed away on Monday (March 16) after reportedly suffering a massive heart attack, per an exclusive TMZ report. Shepard was best known as the co-host of the syndicated variety show Showtime at the Apollo between 1987 to 2002, sharing the stage with Steve Harvey for seven years and helping to introduce aspiring performers at the Harlem theatre. In re

A fake “Florida man kidnapped by dolphins” story just became one of the clearest examples of how fast satire turns into “real news” online. The viral post claimed Lee County deputies found a 33‑year‑old man barefoot, sunburned and disoriented on the Sanibel Causeway, telling them he’d been taken “against his will” by a pod of dolphins off Fort Myers Beach and forced to help them build an underwater city. The write‑up included fabricated booking details and a whole subplot about him sketching bl

A 12-year-old middle school student in Georgia has died after an after-school fight with another student, prompting an ongoing police investigation and raising concerns about bullying and student safety. The girl, identified as Jada West, was a student at Mason Creek Middle School in Villa Rica, Georgia. According to reports, the incident began with an argument on a school bus that escalated into a physical fight after the students got off in a neighborhood near her home. Witness videos circul

A woman fired several shots into the Beverly Hills-area home of pop star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round penetrated a wall of the mansion, a law enforcement source told The Times. Los Angeles police responded to the report of the shooting at 1:21 p.m. Sunday in the Beverly Hills Post Office neighborhood, a spokesperson said, and a 30-year-old female suspect was taken into custody. The pop star was home, the source said. According to police, the suspect fired multiple rounds from inside her veh