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“Cha Cha Slide” creator DJ Casper has died at 58. On Monday, his wife, Kim, announced that he had lost his battle with cancer. Casper had a final television interview with ABC7’s Samantha Chatman earlier this year.  During the interview, he discussed his 20 years of fame, his health challenges, …

On Monday, a Texas court judge authorized the arrest of the cousin of the Uvalde school shooter on claims that he threatened to carry out a school shooting of his own. According to the affidavits, San Antonio Police responded to a mother’s mental health call about her teen son on …

Comedian Wayne Brady has announced that he identifies as pansexual. In a sit-down with People, the 51-year-old explained his sexuality and how he came to understand himself. According to Brady, his ex-wife Mandie Taketa was the first person he revealed his secret to, and she offered endless support to the …

Actress Sandra Bullock has been dealt a devastating blow after losing her boyfriend, Bryan Randall, to ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. On Monday, the photographer’s family announced the news in an exclusive statement to People. According to them, he’d fought the debilitating disease for three years behind the scenes. …

A Columbia County Sheriff’s Department deputy is accused of shooting a woman while trying to shoot her Pomeranian dog after she called 911 for help. Tina Hight filed a lawsuit against Deputy Brian Williams and retired Columbia County Sheriff Mike Loe, the local ABC affiliate KATV reported.  The incident allegedly …

A group of six alleged thieves were busted for allegedly being involved in a $3 million auto theft ring. Members in the group were caught flashing cash and stolen vehicles on social media, authorities said. Attorney General Letitia James added that they targeted car dealerships, cell phone stores, and ATM …

To enhance the use of digital currencies for transactions and transfers, PayPal introduced a U.S. dollar stablecoin on Monday. The company has confirmed that the stablecoin, named PayPal USD, is supported by U.S. dollar deposits and short-term U.S. Treasuries, and Paxos Trust Co will issue it. PayPal’s shares increased by …

Tou Thao, the final officer to face punishment for the George Floyd murder, will spend over four years in prison for his role.  On Monday, the verdict was handed down, ruling that the former Minneapolis police officer would serve four years and nine months in state prison. Thao was not …

Elon Musk is offering to pay the legal fees of anyone fired from their job for their Twitter actions. The news comes after NASCAR driver Noah Gragson was suspended for endorsing a racist meme that mocked George Floyd’s death. He tweeted Saturday, “If you were unfairly treated by your employer …

Kim Kardashian’s effort to support C-Murder’s release has upset the alleged victim’s family, as it brought back painful memories through her advocacy. According to TMZ,  George Thomas, brother of the slain Steve Thomas, said when celebrities like Kim get involved, it stops them from mourning their brother’s death, who was 16 …

Ugly God has been accused of murdering his best friend’s father in Gulfport, Mississippi. Local news outlet WLOX reports that officers arrived at the scene of a shooting in June 2023 to find Renaldo Delavallade, 50, dead from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. Chief Adam Cooper informed the media that …

By now, you may have seen the video of a massive brawl going down at a boat dock in Alabama. The video captures a group of people fighting at the Montgomery Riverfront on Saturday. Authorities have since confirmed multiple people involved were arrested. Montgomery police say they were called around …

Simone Biles has to fork over $200 after losing a friendly bet with gymnast Zoe Miller. The bet was over a dance celebration during the Core Hydration Classic in Illinois on Saturday. “I just lost $200 to @_.zoemiller for doing that dance celebration,” Biles captioned a post of herself smiling …

Police are investigating the connection between late rapper Pop Smoke’s murder and a dead body found in a barrel on the beach in Malibu. Police say the barrel contained the body of Javonnta Murphy. It was washed ashore on July 31. Murphy is the brother of Jaquan Murphy, one of …

A roller coaster at a Florida theme park has been temporarily shut down after a 6-year-old child fell from the ride, according to officials.  NBC News reports that the child fell from the Galaxy Spin ride at Fun Spot America near Kissimmee.  “Units arrived to find a 6-year-old with traumatic injuries under the roller coaster …

Taco Bell is putting its own spin on the popular birria-style tacos with a new cheesy handheld. The fast food chain is kicking off the new month with its Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco. Like the Mexican dish, the hard-shell taco is stuffed with slow-braised shredded beef. In Taco Bell’s version, …

Kanye West’s Yeezy brand continues to be a significant source of income for Adidas, even after the company terminated its partnership with the controversial mogul.  On Thursday, the shoe company announced its second-quarter fiscal report, which saw a bump in revenue. CEO Bjørn Gulden credited the sale of some of its remaining …

A suspect was killed in a shootout with police Saturday morning, just hours after he shot two Orlando police officers.  Police identified the suspect as Daton Viel, 28, who had an extensive criminal history, according to a press release.  The incident began on Friday night when officers were investigating a …

Neyo has weighed in on the controversial topic of minors transitioning gender, and he’s against it. During an interview with VladTV’s Gloria Velez, the R&B singer shared his opinion, saying he’s against minors transitioning and suggested they don’t know any better. He then went on to say that although children …

Meghan Markle turned 42 years old on Friday, without a word from the Royal family. The Duchess of Sussex celebrated her special day with friends by going to see the hit film, “Barbie,” at a movie theater in Santa Barbara, California, TMZ reported. Markle’s husband, Prince Harry, didn’t go. Buckingham …