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Young Thug claims that the protracted trial is negatively affecting his health in a fourth application for bond in the RICO indictment brought against YSL. The newest request was submitted earlier this week in an effort by Thug’s lawyer, Brian Steel, who says the rapper has been “languishing” in Fulton County …

Nearly 40 years after its theater debut, Oprah Winfrey says “The Color Purple“ is the best thing to ever happen in her career. The prolific TV host is set to produce the highly anticipated musical remake of the 1985 Steven Spielberg film, which is based on a novel by Alice …

In response to the Uvalde classroom shooting last year, Texas schools may provide staff employees stipends of up to $25,000 if they take on the responsibility of armed campus “sentinels.” There have been increasing requests from certain lawmakers for additional armed employees in schools as the number of mass shootings in …

Keke Palmer is adapting nicely to motherhood and giving some comforting advice to fellow new mothers. The talk show host sat down with PEOPLE for its Pretty In Pink spread, where she gloated over being a mom to her son Leodis “Leo” Andrellton, whom she shares with partner Darius Jackson. During the …

Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman at the center of the Emmett Till lynching that took place nearly seven decades ago, has died. She was 88. Megan LeBoeuf, chief investigator for the Calcasieu Parish coroner’s office, confirmed the woman’s death Thursday. Mississippi Today reported that Donhan had been suffering from …

Former CNN host Don Lemon provided an unexpected reaction following his recent dismissal from the network. Earlier this week, Lemon complained that CNN’s management did not communicate with him directly prior to his dismissal. “After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had …

A former associate of a Donald Trump staffer has been sentenced to prison time for ripping off people who donated to a US-Mexico wall. Brian Kolfage, who was once close with Trump’s White House strategist Steve Bannon, will spend the next four years behind bars for blowing more than $350,000 …

A Ben & Jerry‘s co-founder has shifted his focus from ice cream to “blunts,” pledging to offer a range of cannabis products with a societal purpose. Ben Cohen has launched “Ben’s Best Blnz,” a non-profit cannabis brand that aims to address the injustices of the war on drugs. The company …

Ed Sheeran appeared in court this week to defend his smash single “Thinking Out Loud” against claims of copyright infringement. According to PEOPLE, the singer took the stand on Tuesday in New York. He faced off with Kathryn Townsend Griffin, daughter of the late Ed Townsend, who co-wrote the iconic Marvin …

Alabama authorities have released additional information on a shooting that killed four young people and injured dozens during a Sweet Sixteen birthday party. The lead investigator testified in court that 89 bullet casings and other evidence were found at the bloody and chaotic scene. Authorities have charged six people—three adults …

An Ohio man was so bothered by an upcoming drag show that he took it upon himself to stop it. But luckily, his ill-hearted attempt failed. Aimenn Penny, 20, admitted to federal authorities that he wanted to burn down the Community Church of Chesterland and used a Molotov cocktail to …

On Tuesday, a report released claims that New York City is facing the worst affordability crisis in the last twenty years. According to the report, half of the households in the city lacked the income to pay their rent comfortably, buy food, and acquire basic medical treatment and transportation. Public …

The happiest place on Earth ain’t so happy with its governor. Wednesday, the Walt Disney Company sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, accusing him of waging a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against the company. The move escalates the feud between the Republican and entertainment giant whose fight began in …

Republicans stick together, or at least that’s the case in Florida. A Republican senator has filed to amend a law that could help Florida Governor Ron DeSantis if he decides to go after a 2024 presidential bid. Sen. Travis Huston filed an amendment to an elections bill in the state …

McDonald’s burgers are getting a makeover in 2024, and the taste will be the most significant difference. The chain is moving towards a more pleasant eating experience for its customers. One of the most noticeable changes will be the incorporation of softer buns. Onions will be placed on patties while …

The former superintendent of Broward County Public Schools, accused of lying to a grand jury investigating the 2018 Parkland high school shooting, was cleared of perjury charges on Tuesday. It was alleged that Robert Runcie mismanaged a $1 billion bond issue that passed four years before the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre. Grand jurors charged Runcie and …

“Theybie” dad refuses to give his kids a gender, allowing them to choose their own as they get older. A Connecticut father by the name of Christian is joining the Gender-Neutral Baby Movement. According to the father of three, his motivation for allowing his kids to discover their own identities …

Story, one of Miami’s most popular nightclubs, has closed its doors after the city implemented a 2 a.m. alcohol curfew. The attorneys for the club have been embroiled in a legal battle with Miami Beach over the curfew, which greatly impacts the nightlife in the area. A judge previously allowed …

Singer Toni Braxton recently opened up about her “traumatic” and life-threatening medical scare. Braxton lives with the most common form of Lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus, and recently underwent a heart procedure due to complications from the disease. The R&B artist revealed she underwent the serious procedure last September after 80% …

A wanted rapist who fled the United States and faked his death now claims he’s not the man on the FBI wanted list. This bizarre tale kicked off in 2008 when Nicholas Rossi, also known as Nicholas Alahverdian, committed rape in Utah. Additionally, he faces charges of failing to register …