As R. Kelly’s federal sex trafficking trial wraps up in Brooklyn, the disgraced singer told the court on Wednesday that he will not testify in his own defense. Kelly told the judge after the defense finished questioning their final witness. A former consultant for the singer testified he never saw R. Kelly …
Read More »Pokémon Oreos Hit Resale Market For Ridiculous Amounts Of Money
Just days after limited-edition Pokémon Oreos hit shelves, they hit the resale market for much higher than their $3.88 retail prices. The limited-edition cookies feature 16 Pokémon-themed cookies that were available to customers via pre-order online. Customers were limited to just three boxes. Making it more difficult to “catch ‘em all,” each …
Read More »Rihanna Shares An Update On New Music Ahead Of Savage X Fenty Vol. 3 Show
Days before her Savage X Fenty Vol. 3 event, Rihanna gave an update on her highly anticipated forthcoming album. “You’re not going to expect what you hear. Just put that in your mind,” the singer told the Associated Press. “Whatever you know of Rihanna is not gonna be what you hear. I’m really experimenting, …
Read More »Groundbreaking Filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles Dead At 89
Groundbreaking and influential filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles died Tuesday night at the age of 89. According to a statement from the Criterion Collection, he died at home surrounded by family. We are saddened to announce the passing of a giant of American cinema, Melvin Van Peebles, who died last night, at home …
Read More »Oregon Educator on Administrative Leave for Wearing Blackface to School in Protest of the District’s Vaccine Mandate
An educator at a Newberg, Oregon elementary school went to work wearing blackface last week to protest the school’s vaccine mandate. On Monday, the Newberg Public School District announced the employee had been placed on administrative leave. The district declined to name the person, but another staff member told KOIN that the woman …
Read More »Alex Murdaugh Faces New Lawsuit Over 2019 Boating Accident Involving His Son
Embattled South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh is facing a new lawsuit alleging he attempted to blame an innocent teen for the fatal boat crash his drunken son caused. In the suit filed on Monday, 21-year-old Connor Cook said the drug-addicted attorney tried to “orchestrate a campaign” to have him “held criminally and civilly responsible …
Read More »Man Sentenced To 12 Years For Defrauding AT&T Of More Than $200 Million
A Pakistan resident was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a seven-year scheme to unlock AT&T phones, costing the company more than $200 million. Muhammad Fahd, 35, recruited AT&T employees from a call center in Bothell, Washington, and bribed them to unlock phones with their credentials. He eventually convinced …
Read More »Boston Students Ride Party Bus With Stripper Pole Amid Driver Shortage
Amid an ongoing shortage of bus drivers, high school students in Boston were forced to ride on a party bus for their field trip. According to one of the teachers, the bus featured neon lights and a stripper pole, typical of a party bus. “It is a funny story, but …
Read More »St. Louis Couple Famous for Waving Guns at BLM Protestors May Lose Law Licenses
Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the St. Louis couple who made headlines for waving guns at Black Lives Matter protestors last summer, could have their licenses to practice law suspended. Missouri’s chief disciplinary counsel, Alan D. Pratzel, filed the request with the state’s Supreme Court. He cited their guilty pleas to misdemeanor charges related …
Read More »U.S. COVID-19 Deaths Exceed Death Toll Recorded During 1918 Influenza Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic surpassed a grim milestone by exceeding the death toll Americans recorded during the 1918 influenza pandemic. According to data from John Hopkins University, at least 674,446 Americans died since the pandemic began 18 months ago. Thousands are still dying from the virus every day. In comparison, 1918’s …
Read More »Vets Discharged Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ May Soon See Their Benefits Restored
To coincide with the 10th anniversary of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” being repealed, the VA’s Office announced service members discharged for admitting their sexual orientation may soon be eligible for full benefits. “Today, we are also taking steps to clarify VA policy for Veterans who were given other than honorable …
Read More »MMA Fighter Who Injected Petroleum Jelly in Arms to Have It Removed Following Death Concerns
A former Russian soldier with huge fake biceps like “Popeye” could die if he does not have the petroleum jelly removed. Kirill Tereshin, 25, has already had fake triceps removed and will now go under the knife to take out his dangerous injections. The six liters of petroleum jelly he …
Read More »Nelly Announced as This Year’s ‘I Am Hip Hop’ Award Recipient at 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards
On Monday, BET announced that Nelly will be this year’s I Am Hip Hop Award at the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards show next month. The Diamond selling rapper has topped the charts with iconic records such as “Dilemma” featuring Kelly Rowland, “Hot In Herre,” “Shake Ya Tailfeather” with Diddy and Murphy …
Read More »NJ Teacher Facing Charges After Doing Drugs With and Sexually Abusing Student
An art teacher from a New Jersey high school is facing charges for taking drugs with a student she sexually abused. Christine Knudsen, 44, is charged with second-degree sexual assault against a victim between the ages of 16 and 17, one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child …
Read More »Texas Mother Rants About Anal Sex At COVID-Related School Board Meeting
An Austin, Texas school board meeting went off topic when a local mother used her time at the podium to rant about a book she felt was inappropriate for students. Instead of talking about COVID, the woman identified as Kara Bell ranted against a sexually explicit book found in a middle school …
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