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#RHOA: Dwight Eubanks Calls It His ‘Civic Responsibility’ to ‘Turn a Woman Out’
Dwight Eubanks has a preference for men—and a sense of duty toward women. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum got candid about both during a sit-down with Carlos King on Reality with the King, where a conversation about his romantic history became an explanation of what he considers a personal obligation.

“My responsibility, civic responsibility, my moral responsibility is to turn a woman out,” Eubanks said.
The longtime hairstylist told King that while he prefers men, he considers being with a woman more of a challenge. Asked when he last put that philosophy into practice, Eubanks answered without hesitation: “Yesterday.”
That answer came with a correction. “No, I’m just kidding. I’m just kidding,” he said. “It’s been a couple of years.”
Still, Eubanks said interest hasn’t been lacking. “I get more hits from women than I do guys,” he told King. Despite those advances, he said he hasn’t been in a relationship in more than a decade. What he wants now, he says, is someone to share the quieter moments with, including a trip to the park for an ice cream cone.

“It’s not about sex anymore. It’s about the intimacy and the friendship and the trust,” he explained.
King also revisited Eubanks’ other complicated relationship: his friendship with NeNe Leakes. Both men were there for RHOA’s first season in 2008, with King working as Leakes’ producer and Eubanks becoming a familiar presence alongside her.
Their falling-out became a Season 3 storyline involving money Eubanks allegedly lent her late husband, Gregg. Looking back, Eubanks maintained that Leakes never heard his full account before their confrontation.

“We used to hang out for real,” he said, recalling nights out, travel, and time at her home. “When the time is right, we’ll reconnect.”
Eubanks said he originally joined the show to promote his Purple Door salon and charitable work. Much of that, he recalled, didn’t make the cut.
“They wanted the ratchetness,” he said. “And you know, you have to give the people what they want.”
Away from the old Bravo disputes, Eubanks is navigating the prostate cancer diagnosis he disclosed to People in June 2025. That announcement also marked his partnership with ZERO Prostate Cancer to encourage screening and awareness.

He told King he has not undergone surgery and is pursuing active surveillance with his medical team. According to Eubanks, additional testing suggested the cancer was less aggressive than doctors initially believed.
“The quality of life for me is more important than the quantity,” he said.
Purple Door remains open, and Eubanks said he is preparing to move into education while continuing health outreach. He also wants supporters to understand that an evening out isn’t always an invitation to discuss his medical history.
“If I’m out to have a good time,” he told King, “I don’t want to talk about my health.”

He appreciates the concern. His calendar, however, still has other commitments. “I have too much to do,” he said.

#NewMusic from Louis York Releases New Single “The Ballad of a Broken Man”

Chart-topping composer duo Louis York—comprised of multi-Grammy-nominated hitmakers Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony—has officially released their stirring new single, “The Ballad of a Broken Man.” Available now via their independent creative imprint, Weirdo Workshop, the track serves as the latest preview of their highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, The Heart of the Matter.

“The Ballad of a Broken Man” delivers a deeply vulnerable narrative centered on grief, faith, and the enduring power of choosing optimism in the face of life’s inevitable challenges. Stepping out from behind the production boards, Chuck Harmony takes the lead vocal on the track, delivering one of the duo’s most heartfelt and honest performances to date.
Backed by a steady, emotive arrangement, the lyrics explore the desire for unconditional support and a steady love to walk “hand in hand” through life’s trials.
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Describing the profound emotional core of the song, the duo explained that the track represents the foundational heartbeat of their upcoming project. “It’s the realization of all the bumps and bruises we’ve had to go through as men, and what it takes to survive: love, community, sincerity.”
The new single builds on the massive momentum established by the album’s lead offering, “I Found A Home,” a lush celebration of belonging and romantic connection that the pair released late last month. Together, the singles set the stage for an expansive, deeply  musical new chapter for the Nashville-based duo.

Fans won’t have to wait much longer for the full project. The Heart of the Matter is officially scheduled to be released on November 6
“The Ballad of a Broken Man” is available to stream and download now across Spotify, Apple  Music, and all major digital platforms.

#HipHopNews: MC Lyte Reveals She’s Back In The Studio With Warryn Campbell
MC Lyte isn’t treating her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction like the end of the road, she’s plowing ahead.
During an exclusive conversation with AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, the Hip-Hop legend revealed she’s back in the studio with acclaimed producer Warryn Campbell. Together they are exploring what comes next musically.

“I’m in the studio right now with Warryn Campbell,” Lyte told AllHipHop. “We’re talking about what’s next. And, you know, I’m excited about it.”
There’s no title or release date, but she said creating new music remains one of the places where she finds genuine happiness.
“Anytime I get the chance to put down the rest of the world and go in the studio and then pick up the world when I come back out, I am joyful,” she explained. “I know at least I’m going to be happy with the process of creating something that’s fresh and new.”

And music isn’t the only thing on her slate.
Lyte also teased upcoming acting projects and revealed that she’s doing directing work.
“There’s some acting stuff coming up, some directing that I’m doing,” she said. “So I’m just excited.”
Lyte also pointed to activity surrounding clients VanVan, Ariel and Chicago-based spin master  DJ Jermaine.

“We are just overflowing with things to do,” she said. “So, the to-do list is long, Chuck.”
This is a landmark chapter in MC Lyte’s nearly four-decade career.
She is part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 and will be honored with the Musical Influence Award. She set to be bestowed with the distinction alongside fellow honorees including Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti and Gram Parsons. The induction ceremony takes place November 14 in Los Angeles.

Before then, Lyte is celebrating her journey on the Road To The Hall of Fame Tour, an intimate run built around performance, storytelling and the music.
She told AllHipHop that performing for people who have supported her throughout the years is important
“Honestly, going out on the road with a tour like this, an intimate setting, when people show up, to me, that’s my Walk of Fame,” Lyte said.

Nas Links With NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani To Discuss Preserving Hip Hop’s Roots In The Big Apple

Queensbridge legend Nas linked with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for a conversation about Hip Hop’s past, present and future, with both men emphasizing the importance of ensuring that the city that created the culture remains a place where it can continue to grow.
The conversation was featured in a short documentary released Wednesday, September 30, highlighting New York City’s newly opened Bronx School of Hip-Hop and the larger question of how the birthplace of Hip Hop can preserve its cultural foundation for future generations.

For Mamdani, simply celebrating what happened in the Bronx more than five decades ago isn’t enough.
“We can’t be content with having been the birthplace of Hip Hop,” Mamdani said. “We want it to still be the home.”
Nas, whose own journey from the Queensbridge Houses to becoming one of Hip Hop’s most celebrated MCs represents exactly the type of New York story being discussed, spoke about the culture as something considerably deeper than entertainment.
“Hip Hop unveils the truth,” Nas said. “Hip Hop tells you exactly what your city looks like, sounds like and feels like.”

The Illmatic MC described the culture as an expression that emerged from communities demanding to be heard during a period when New York was dealing with enormous social and economic challenges.
“It was an outcry from people who demanded things to change, and to tell the world what we were going through,” Nas explained. “And that came from a city that was going through a whole lot.” That history was central to the conversation.
Hip Hop emerged in the South Bronx during the 1970s before spreading across New York’s five boroughs and eventually around the world. More than 50 years later, the culture has become a global force encompassing music, fashion, language, dance, visual art and business.

But the question Mamdani and Nas raised was whether New York can remain more than simply the place where Hip Hop began.
The discussion comes as the city celebrates the opening of the Bronx School of Hip-Hop, a new public high school designed to incorporate elements of Hip Hop culture into traditional academics.
The school opened this month with an inaugural freshman class of approximately 100 students. Its project-based curriculum connects core academic subjects with Hip Hop’s foundational elements, including MCing, DJing, breaking, graffiti and knowledge of self.
Founding principal Jason Reyes said the city’s institutional support for a school centered around Hip Hop represents a remarkable evolution for a culture that was once marginalized by many of the same institutions now celebrating it.

The documentary also features Hip Hop pioneers and New York figures including Melle Mel and Fat Joe.
For Nas, however, preserving the culture isn’t simply about honoring its history.
It is also about giving young people growing up in communities like the one that produced him an opportunity to imagine something beyond survival.
“There’s more to life than just surviving,” Nas said. “It’s all about the youth and how we get them to avoid the mistakes that so many people made.”

Nas reflected on people from his own neighborhood who possessed tremendous potential but lacked opportunities or examples showing them another direction.
“I know so many people from this neighborhood that had so much potential, but there was nothing showing them a different way,” he said.
That point intersects with Mamdani’s larger argument that young New Yorkers shouldn’t have to leave the neighborhoods and communities that shaped them in order to realize their ambitions.
Mamdani’s connection to Hip Hop also predates his political career.
Before entering elected office, the mayor recorded music under names including Young Cardamom and Mr. Cardamom. In 2016, Young Cardamom and HAB released the multilingual EP Sidda Mukyaalo, and Mamdani also worked as a music supervisor on his mother Mira Nair’s film Queen of Katwe.

Now, as mayor, Mamdani is approaching Hip Hop from an entirely different position: helping determine what role New York City government can play in sustaining a culture born within the city’s Black and Latino communities.
For Nas, that means making sure another generation has opportunities that many young people from his era never received.
For Mamdani, it means keeping New York creatively hungry.
“To keep writing, to keep creating, and to keep dreaming, it’s also a reminder of what the city has to be,” Mamdani said. “We have to forever be hungry.”
More than five decades after Hip Hop emerged from the Bronx, Nas and Mamdani’s conversation wasn’t simply about protecting a museum piece.

It was about making sure New York remains a place where the next Nas or the next generation capable of changing Hip Hop entirely, still has room to emerge.
The birthplace is already secured in history.
The challenge now is keeping New York Hip Hop’s home.

Spike Lee Was Restrained During Yankee Stadium Dinner Over Palestine Heckler
Spike Lee‘s pregame dinner at Yankee Stadium became a tense scene Wednesday after a confrontation involving an Ill-mannered heckler prompted people around him to physically restrain the acclaimed filmmaker. The person reportedly asked Lee vaguely about Palestine, using an obscenity.
Lee was dining before the New York Yankees faced the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 30 when an unidentified person began recording him at the restaurant. Sports radio host Andy Slater first reported the encounter and posted video showing the 69-year-old director visibly agitated as several people intervened.

The short 11-second clip does not show any punches being thrown. It shows people surrounding Lee while another man appears to motion for someone to move away from the area.
Slater reported that the person filming Lee asked how he felt about Palestine however, another account added to the report.
The New York Post reported that Lee had initially been friendly with people nearby and posed for photographs before the situation deteriorated. According to the newspaper, the individual filming Lee allegedly asked the director to repeat an obscenity directed at Palestine. The report said Lee became angry and sought help from security.

The person was reportedly removed from the venue.
Neither Lee nor the Yankees have commented on the confrontation.
During the NBA All-Star Game in February, the Oscar-winning filmmaker wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and carrying a bag with Palestinian flag imagery. The clothing generated criticism from some pro-Israel people. Israeli-born NBA star Deni Avdija was participating in his first All-Star Game.

Lee later directly addressed speculation surrounding his clothing.
“There has been some conjecture about what I wore to the games on Saturday and Sunday. The clothes I wore are symbols of my concern for the Palestinian children and civilians, and my utmost belief in human dignity for all humankind,” Lee wrote.
“What I wore was not intended as a gesture of hostility to Jewish people or to support violence against anyone, nor was it intended as a comment on the significance of Deni being an an All-Star.”

Lee also praised Avdija afterward and said he had not previously known the player’s background.

Diddy Returns To The Hole After Contraband Phone, Massages & Party Lifestyle In Prison

Diddy is back in solitary confinement at FCI Fort Dix as prison officials investigate allegations that his federal bid turned unusually comfortable.
TMZ reported Wednesday that officials moved the Bad Boy founder into the Special Housing Unit after NBC News detailed his alleged prison setup.
The move came within roughly a day of the NBC investigation, which relied on four men who said they spent time inside Diddy’s unit.

NBC reported that Diddy allegedly used contraband phones, drank premium liquor, bought medication and paid other inmates to cook, clean and handle chores.
“This is not some normal shit you see in jail. This is some rich shit.”
Diddy’s representative rejected that portrayal and said attention around his daily prison life had become excessive and misleading.
“The only real news is that Sean continues to serve his sentence within the rules and he patiently awaits the court’s decision on his appeal.”

The Bureau of Prisons would not confirm Diddy’s punishment, but officials said inmates found violating disciplinary rules can face sanctions.
“Inmates are not permitted to have access to cellphones,” the agency said while acknowledging that contraband remains a persistent problem inside federal prisons.
TMZ reported that Diddy’s return to solitary is standard procedure while prison officials examine allegations raised by the NBC report.
This is his second known trip to the Special Housing Unit this summer after a July fight with another inmate also landed him in isolation.

AllHipHop reported in August that Diddy left solitary on August 12 after spending weeks separated from the general population.
The current investigation follows AllHipHop’s Tuesday report that his projected release timeline has already shifted eight times since sentencing.
Those earlier changes moved his expected exit forward and backward as federal records changed, although officials never publicly explained every adjustment.
Diddy is serving 50 months after a jury convicted him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution while acquitting him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

The Bureau of Prisons currently lists Diddy’s projected release date from Fort Dix as January 21, 2028.

Deontay Wilder Formally Denies Ex-Fiancée’s Son’s Assault Claims in New Court Filing
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has formally denied allegations that he physically assaulted the son of his former fiancée, Telli Swift, in a new response to an ongoing civil lawsuit.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ on Sept. 30, Wilder disputes Kerron Swift's account of the alleged abuse and argues that any injuries the plaintiff suffered resulted from pre-existing conditions or events unrelated to him.
His attorneys are also challenging the claims involving assault, battery, false imprisonment and emotional distress, along with the damages Kerron is seeking.

Kerron filed the lawsuit in April, accusing Wilder of repeatedly abusing him between 2016 and 2024, including incidents that allegedly occurred while he was a minor. The new filing sets out Wilder's defense as the case proceeds through Los Angeles County Superior Court.
When the complaint became public, Wilder's attorney, Paul Patterson, issued a statement denying that his client had ever physically disciplined Kerron or any other child.
BBC Sport reported that Patterson characterized the accusations as containing “complete and utter fabrications” and said the boxer intended to defend himself in court.

Patterson also questioned why the complaint had been filed immediately before Wilder's April fight against Derek Chisora, suggesting that its timing was intended to attract publicity.
Kerron's legal representatives rejected that suggestion. They maintained that they had attempted to contact Wilder's counsel before filing the lawsuit and that their decision to proceed was not connected to the upcoming bout.

The complaint describes several alleged confrontations during the years Kerron and Wilder lived in the same household.
Among the accusations are claims that Wilder struck Kerron, used a belt to discipline him and grabbed him by the throat during another incident.
In its original coverage of the complaint, TMZ reported that Kerron alleged Wilder slapped him inside a vehicle when he was 13, causing his head to strike the interior.
Kerron also described a 2019 incident in which Wilder allegedly struck him with a belt, leaving bruises, and a confrontation in 2022 during which he claims the boxer grabbed his throat, lifted him from the floor and slammed him against a wall.

Those accounts are allegations contained in Kerron's civil complaint and have not been established through a final court ruling.
The Los Angeles County court calendar identifies the lawsuit as Kerron Swift v. Deontay Wilder, case number 26PSCV01214, filed on April 2, 2026.
Wilder was preparing to face Chisora at London's O2 Arena on April 4. The former WBC heavyweight champion went on to win the contest by split decision.
Kerron is pursuing financial damages for the physical and psychological harm he alleges resulted from Wilder's conduct. He has requested a jury trial, with the amount of compensation to be determined through the legal proceedings.

Wilder's latest response challenges both the underlying accusations and the claimed connection between his alleged actions and Kerron's reported injuries.

Sophia Bush & Ashlyn Harris Secretly Married Last Year

Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris have revealed they secretly got married last summer!
They had a private event in upstate New York in the summer of 2025, with Sloane and Ocean, Ashlyn‘s two children, present for the nuptials.
Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris spoke out about their wedding
“The kids were just running and happy, and we picked flowers from the property and our daughter Sloane was holding them. It was so fun for them, because it wasn’t this pressure-filled day that’s too much for young kids,” Ashlyn said of the event to Vogue. The night ended with roasting marshmallows as a family: “It was so precious, and zero pressure. I will never forget it, and I think wedding days sometimes aren’t like that.”

About their intimate event, Sophia added, “When you get to this stage in your life, you begin to unpack what’s yours and what’s always sort of been for everyone else. You’ve been playing in stadiums in front of 60,000 people since you were 15 or 16, and I started playing a character for tens of millions of people when I was 21. It’s such a privilege to be able to perform as an athlete or an actor, but it also comes with certain costs.”
They wanted to come forward about the nuptials due to the “partner” label as well: “You’re not my partner, you know? You’re my wife,” Sophia told Ashlyn. “And it feels so amazing to say that.”
Ashlyn was previously married to her ex-wife Ali Krieger.
Ashlyn filed for divorce from Ali in September 2023 after nearly four years of marriage. The former couple were teammates on the U.S. women’s national soccer team, and share the two children.

She spoke candidly of their split earlier this year.
Sophia was most recently married to a man named Grant Hughes.
Sophia and Grant got married on June 11, 2022 in his home state of Oklahoma and split 13 months later.
In 2024, Sophia responded to accusations about the start of her relationship with Ashlyn.

Sia Reportedly Sells Rights to Half of Her Music Catalog for $180 Million
Sia reportedly sold a 50 percent stake in her music catalog to Pophouse for $180 million.
Sia will keep $164 million of a $165 million payout because ex-husband Dan Bernad will receive $1 million in exchange for waiving his claim.
The remaining $15 million, tied to songs written during their marriage, will stay in escrow until the exes agree on a split or dispute it later.

Sia has handed over half of her music catalog to Pophouse for nine figures.
According to documents obtained by TMZ, the investment company has agreed to pay $180 million for a 50 percent stake in her catalog, of which $165 million will be paid to the singer.
Sia filed for divorce from Dan Bernad last year. The singer recently agreed to pay Bernad $42,500 per month in child support for their son, who was born in 2024, after going back-and-forth in court for months.

Bernad has agreed to waive any claim to that $165 million in exchange for a $1 million payment from Sia, leaving her with $164 million.
The remaining $15 million, tied to songs written while the two were married, goes into escrow. If Sia and Bernad cannot reach an agreement on how to divide it, they will fight over the money later.
Sia joins a number of notable artists who netted big money deals for their catalogs in recent years.
Sony acquired Bruce Springsteen’s entire catalog for a reported $550 million. Katy Perry sold a portion of her catalog to Litmus Music for $225 million. Justin Bieber sold his music rights to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for about $200 million. Earlier this year, Pophouse itself acquired a majority stake in Tina Turner’s music, as well as name, image, and likeness rights for the late superstar.

The Swedish company was co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus and EQT founder Conni Jonsson. Its portfolio includes investments tied to artists like Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, and Cyndi Lauper.

Jim Carrey Marries Longtime Girlfriend Min Ah in Private L.A. Ceremony!

Jim Carrey is a married man! On Wednesday (September 30), a spokesperson confirmed to JustJared.com that the 64-year-old Bruce Almighty actor recently married his longtime girlfriend Min Ah in a small private ceremony in Los Angeles.
News of Jim and Min’s wedding comes just months after they made their public debut as a couple earlier this year at the César Awards in France where he received an Honorary Prize.

Min – who is an L.A.-based actress and artist – was at the event along with Jim‘s daughter Jane and his grandson Jackson.
In his acceptance speech, Jim called Min his “sublime companion.”
“Thank you to my wonderful family, my daughter Jane, and my grandson Jackson. I love you now and forever,” Jim said during his speech (via Variety). “Thank you to my sublime companion, Mina. I love you, Mina. And finally, thank you to the funniest man I have ever known: my father. Percy Joseph Carrey who taught me the value of love, generosity, and laughter.”

While it’s unclear how long they’ve been together, Jim and Min were spotted together in February 2022 during a night out in L.A.
Jim was previously married to former actress Melissa Womer, with whom he shares Jane, from 1987 to 1985. He then went on to marry his Dumb and Dumber costar Lauren Holly in 1996 and they divorced a year later.
Congrats to the newlyweds! 

Is ‘The Oval’ Renewed for Season 8, or not? 
The Oval has officially come to an end on BET.
The Tyler Perry drama aired its series finale on Wednesday night (September 30), concluding its seventh season after more than 150 episodes.
With the final episode airing on the network, viewers may be wondering if The Oval could still return for Season 8.

Unfortunately, there won’t be another season.
BET previously announced that Season 7 would be the seventh and final season of The Oval, meaning there are no plans for Season 8.
The final season consists of 22 episodes, bringing the series to a total of 157 episodes across its seven-season run.

Here’s more about the final season, via BET:
In the final season of Tyler Perry’s The Oval, the Franklins are back in the White House with one mission: reclaim their throne. As Hunter and Victoria launch their “Make The Franklins Great Again” campaign amid national crisis and crumbling alliances, they’ll soon discover the greatest threat to their reign has been inside all along.
The Oval first premiered on BET in October 2019 and follows U.S. President Hunter Franklin and First Lady Victoria Franklin, played by Ed Quinn and Kron Moore, as well as the family and staff surrounding them in the White House.

The cast also includes Daniel Croix Henderson, Javon Johnson, Ptosha Storey, Vaughn W. Hebron, Teesha Renee, Nick Barrotta, Russell Thomas and more.
BET has not publicly given a specific reason for ending the series after seven seasons.

What Is The Oval Series Finale About?
The final episode, Season 7 Episode 22, is titled “The Filthy Rat.”
According to Paramount+, the episode follows Max as he confronts the A-S cartel while attempting to protect Sharon and Nancy.

All seven seasons of The Oval are available to stream on Paramount+.
The streaming service currently lists all 157 episodes of the series, including the Season 7 finale.
The Oval was created, written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry.

Passengers Subdue Pilot After Midair Stabbing on Flight to Tel Aviv

Passengers aboard a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv helped prevent a potential catastrophe Wednesday after one pilot allegedly stabbed another during the journey, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
According to The New York Times, the aircraft landed safely in Tabuk, where passengers and crew members disembarked. A replacement aircraft later transported everyone safely to Israel.

According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, one pilot stabbed the other and “apparently tried to crash the plane with everyone on board.” Israeli authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and its possible motives.
Netanyahu identified the injured pilot as Capt. Smit Machchhar, an Indian citizen. Three Israeli officials identified the other pilot, believed to be the aggressor, as an Omani citizen.

Passengers described a terrifying scene as the aircraft reportedly plunged toward the Saudi desert. Overhead compartments swung open while parents held onto their children.
Tzvika Manes, who was seated in the front row of FlyDubai Flight 1073, told The New York Times that he heard screams coming from the cockpit before rushing to retrieve his 6-year-old daughter from the bathroom.
Manes said the cockpit door was partially open when he saw the bloodied Indian pilot struggling with the other crew member.

Alongside two other passengers, Manes jumped into action to stop the attack. The three managed to overpower the alleged aggressor and used cables from the aircraft’s headphone sets to tie him up and restrain him.
The injured pilot suffered wounds to his head and cuts on his fingers.

Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Survives 2 Lethal Injections in Tennessee Botched Execution Attempt
Tennessee’s attempt to execute the first woman in 200 years, Christa Pike ended last night in a medical and legal emergency, with her attorneys reporting that she remained alive after receiving two lethal injections intended to kill her.
She survived two lethal injection attempts and was reportedly awake during it all. What the actual F?

Inside Nashville’s Riverbend Maximum Security Institution on Wednesday, September 30, witnesses described a disturbing sequence: pentobarbital was administered, Pike continued breathing, and curtains repeatedly blocked their view. More than 40 minutes after the final dose, she reportedly remained awake. Witnesses heard loud snoring, and media observers were escorted out at approximately 8:53 p.m. local time.

Pike reportedly said during the procedure, “The vein in my arm feels like it’s about to bust”.
Her legal team sought emergency court intervention to stop further execution efforts and secure immediate medical treatment. Late Wednesday reporting confirmed her attorneys’ account that she was alive and needed care. Her precise medical condition and whether treatment had been provided remained publicly unclear.

Pike, 50, is Tennessee’s only woman on death row. She was sentenced to death for the 1995 torture and murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, a fellow Knoxville Job Corps student. Pike was 18 when the killing occurred.
The execution followed hours of courtroom maneuvering. The Sixth Circuit temporarily halted proceedings while considering issues surrounding evidence of Pike’s childhood sexual abuse. The U.S. Supreme Court subsequently lifted that stay, with Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting.

Her attorneys had already warned that vein and health conditions could complicate lethal injection. They cited Tennessee’s abandoned May execution attempt involving Tony Carruthers, when staff spent more than an hour unsuccessfully seeking IV access. Dr. Mark Fowler, involved in that procedure, also oversaw Pike’s attempted execution. Those repeated difficulties put the state’s preparation and medical safeguards under renewed scrutiny.

Tennessee officials had provided no detailed explanation late Wednesday. Federal defender Kelley Henry told The Tennessean that another execution date would require action from the Tennessee Supreme Court if Wednesday’s deadline passed

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HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND ALL!!!
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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#RHOA: Angela Oakley's Legal Problems Just Got Worse!
The legal tea is brewing! ☕⚖️Shamea Morton appears to have scored a major victory after her medical malpractice lawsuit was officially settled jacob misiorowski following allegations that a chemical peel procedure left her with burns, blistering, and permanent scarring.

Meanwhile, Angela Oakley is dealing with legal issues of her own after court documents revealed a judgment was entered against her and her business entities. The case has now advanced into post-judgment discovery, raising questions about what could happen next.

#MusicNews: Brandy Reimagines Iconic ‘A Different World’ Theme Song for New Netflix Sequel Series
Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Brandy has officially released her brand-new rendition of the beloved theme song for “A Different World.” The freshly reimagined track serves as the opening theme for Netflix’s highly anticipated 10-episode sequel series to the classic sitcom, which premiered globally on September 24.
The “A Different World” theme song, co-written by original cast member Dawnn Lewis, holds a rich  musical history, having famously been performed by Phoebe Snow, Aretha Franklin, and Boyz II Men during the show’s original late-80s and 90s run.

While Brandy’s rendition keeps the recognizable and nostalgic lyrics intact, she introduces a modernized R&B sound to welcome a new generation of viewers to the fictional HBCU, Hillman College.
The Netflix sequel series shifts its focus to Deborah Wayne (portrayed by Maleah Joi Moon), the youngest daughter of original fan-favorite couple Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert. The storyline follows Deborah’s arrival at Hillman for her freshman year as she navigates academics, relationships, and campus drama alongside a new class of students.
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Original series stars Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Wayne) and Jasmine Guy (Whitley Gilbert) return to reprise their iconic roles, alongside returning cast members Cree Summer and Darryl M. Bell. The series is created and executive produced by Felicia Pride, who also serves as showrunner, alongside Debbie Allen, who returned to direct the premiere.
Brandy’s reimagined version of “A Different World” is available to stream now, with the official audio available via Netflix  Music on YouTube. The sequel series is currently streaming exclusively on Netflix.

#HipHopNews:Drake Is Releasing Songs From Fomo On Streaming Services On Thursday
Drake has announced a streaming release date for the new songs he debuted in his FOMO short film earlier this month.
During a Kick livestream on Monday (Sept. 28), Drizzy confirmed the tracks would hit the major streaming services on Thursday (Oct. 1). However, it won't be all of them.

"All the songs you guys have been asking for... well, not all of them, but enough of them, are coming on Thursday," he said.
Premiering on YouTube on Sept. 15, the hour-long FOMO film includes around a dozen new or reimagined songs, including "Miss My Dawg" with Yeat (which has since landed on Yeat's Cocoon EP), "Cold Shoulder" and a remix to "Choosin Texas" with Don Toliver, "Be Free" with Gordo, "Quebec" and more.

He did not specify which songs would make it to streaming services.
FOMO also included new visuals for tracks from both of Drake's Maid of Honour and Habibti albums, which dropped alongside his Iceman album back in May.

"This is self funded surrealism. A story about making the absolute most of it all in one summer," Drake said of the project ahead of its debut. "Credit to nobody but the members Here’s some life advice before you watch Nobody is coming to save you."
"You must use each day to decipher who you love and trust and march forward with them I hope this serves as motivation to make that call, take that trip, drop that song, open that shop, see your parents, leave that relationship or stay in it forever, spend the bread, get some more etc," he continued.

Former NBA Player J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault charge
Former New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers standout J.R. Smith was arrested in Texas on an assault charge Monday, per jail records. TMZ was first to report Smith's arrest.
Smith — whose given first name is Earl — was arrested by the Royse City Police Department on a charge of assault. The official jail record mentions both "bodily harm" and "family violence" in the description of the charge on Smith's record.

According to TMZ, Smith was arrested on Monday "after an automatic license plate reader flagged the vehicle he was driving and alerted officers to an active warrant."
Smith's brother, Aldridge, was reportedly in the car with Smith, per ESPN. Police turned the call over to Aldridge after arresting Smith. Police reportedly said Smith's arrest was part of an "ongoing investigation," per ESPN.

No additional details were given regarding Smith's arrest and no bond has been set for the 16-year NBA veteran.
Smith, a former first-round pick by the New Orleans Hornets, developed into an off-the-bench star after being traded to the Denver Nuggets. He spent five seasons with the team, often contending for the Sixth Man of the Year award.
After a brief stint in China, Smith returned and signed a deal with the Knicks, where he eventually won the Sixth Man of the Year award. During the 2014-15 NBA season, Smith was traded to the Cavaliers to try to help LeBron James win a championship. The Cavaliers succeeded the following year, giving Smith his first NBA title.

Years later, Smith reunited with James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Smith played in just six regular-season games with the team before seeing time in 10 playoff games with the franchise and winning another title.
Following that victory, Smith decided to enroll back in college and take up golf. He graduated from North Carolina A&T State University in May 2026.
Smith previously served 24 days in jail in 2009 after pleading guilty to reckless driving stemming from a 2007 crash that resulted in one death.

Dwight Howard reconciliation rumors with Amy Luciani?

Dwight Howard and Amy Luciani might be working out their relationship following the NBA star filing for divorce for the second time.
The two sparked reconciliation rumors following Luciani's latest post on social media showed her documenting her vacation to Tokyo, Japan. In the Instagram post, the former reality star showed off her pink Chanel bag, herself lounging by the pool, a table filled with breakfast food, a skyline view of Tokyo, and more.

The NBA champion did not appear in the video or photos, but the comment section and Luciani's reaction implied that the couple might be trying to work things out.
"As your mother, all I have ever wanted is for you to be happy, loved, and at peace," Luciani's mother wrote in the comment section. "Marriage isn't perfect, people aren't perfect, and sometimes pain makes us react from a place we later wish we hadn't. What matters is that you both found your way back to each other, chose forgiveness, and chose your marriage. You don't owe the world perfection. Live, learn, love, and protect what you've chosen to rebuild. I love you, and I'm always in your corner."

Luciani's mother's message made her emotional as she responded: "Thanks and now I'm crying Mom. This literally made me cry. You've always loved me through my lows & highs even when you didn't agree with me you still love me."
The alleged rekindling follows Howard filing for divorce for the second time in March — he previously filed in June 2025 and Luciani filing in July 2025. They both retracted the originial divorce filings and decided to rekindle their relationship.
Luciani claimed that Howard was allegedly using drugs which he denied and ultimately followed him following for divorce. Howard claimed that she had threatened him with "a knife, gun, or other deadly weapon" and was ordered to stay 100 feet away from the NBA champion and his children from previous relationships.

He has not spoken out following rumors of them potentially rekindling their romance.

Colman Domingo Questions Complaints About ‘Euphoria’ Set: ‘Don’t Think People Have Been Honest’
Colman Domingo revealed he questions the validity of complaints about the environment on Euphoria.
Domingo, 56, was recently asked by Vanity Fairabout whether he played a key role in bringing the cast and crew together amid reports of tension on set, to which he replied, “There could be some truth to that."
The actor reflected on being a "very pragmatic" person.
"I feel like I can talk to producers, I can talk to directors, actors and find out what people need and get away from the noise of things," he continued. "I’m not interested in the noise of it; I’m interested in the creative solutions.”

Domingo expressed frustration with how outlets — including Vanity Fair — reported on alleged tension on creator Sam Levinson’s set. “It’s so funny to me, because I feel like my whole experience on Euphoria has been extraordinarily positive and collaborative,” he noted. “So when I hear that there was trouble, to be honest, I feel like a lot of people aren’t telling the truth."
He added: "Of course, we all have our information because we talk to our colleagues and everything. And I don’t think people have always been honest about their experience. I think that sometimes people will use it for their own worth in some way.”

Domingo acknowledged that filming the third and final season was tough. “I’ve done harder work on Fear the Walking Dead,” he said about the AMC series, on which he appeared from 2015 to 2023. "[That set] was, like, 16-hour days in the mud and filth. And Sam Levinson is one of the most beautiful creatives."
Domingo praised Levinson's work ethic, saying, "He really is one of the kindest souls that anyone would ever meet. Listen, I’ve been working so long. The role of Ali was created for me. And I’ve been given the most complex arc that I’ve ever been given on any television show.”

Before speaking with Domingo, Vanity Fair reported earlier this year that the delays on Euphoria's third season had created issues behind the scenes. The hit HBO show, which premiered in 2019, originally followed troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab.
Euphoria was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the episodes to air. Season 3 was originally set to air on HBO in 2025 before facing several obstacles, including Levinson’s commitment to his short-lived series The Idol. The dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which took place in late 2023, prolonged the delay.

Season 3 ultimately premiered over the summer after the cast went through a loss when Angus Cloud died at age 25 in July 2023 following an accidental overdose. The show also featured Eric Dane's Cal, who made an appearance before the actor's death following a battle with ALS.
“Some people ask why it took so long between seasons 2 and 3. There were obvious factors — the strikes, trying to make a schedule work with our very in-demand cast, but the real time was in trying to figure out how to find a way to pay respect to those who we lost,” Levinson, 41, said at the premiere in April.

He continued: “When Angus died, it was tough. I loved him deeply, and I fought hard to keep him clean. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in America who died of a fentanyl overdose. I learned a whole lot that year, but what I realized more than anything is that death is what gives life meaning. You can’t be arrogant about existence. You’re forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.”

Simone Biles Addresses Recent Health Issues, Opens Up About Eczema Journey
After surviving a health scare Simone Biles described as “almost dying” a few months ago, she’s in a much better place.
Biles declined to go into detail, but tells TODAY.com that she’s “a lot better” these days. “Obviously, (I have) trusted professionals around me and great, great doctors, so I’m doing a lot better,” she explains. “It’s still an interesting road, but I am doing a lot better.”
And that’s not the only health issue the 7-time Olympic gold medal gymnast has been dealing with.

A little over two years ago, Biles noticed itchy, flaky red patches of skin on her scalp and skin. “I was really self-conscious of it at first, so I kind of brushed it to the side,” she says.
But as an athlete, the itchiness and flakes started to impact her in new ways, she says, recalling “standing at the chalk bucket, just itching until I’m bleeding.”
In Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games, Biles started opening up about the flakes on her scalp on TikTok. “If people noticed on the TV, I didn’t want them to say something before me,” she says. “So I was like, I have to address this because you couldn’t just avoid it. If they zoomed in, you could probably see it.”

After the Olympics, she got even more self-conscious about the flaking amid a flurry of on-camera appearances and photoshoots. While her hairstylist at home knew about the issue, having to explain the state of her skin and scalp to a new hair and makeup crew every time was exhausting and took a toll on her mental health.
“That’s when I felt it was the worst,” she says.
Biles and her hairstylist tried over-the-counter products and all kinds of oils to no avail. She happened to have a dermatologist appointment for a “dent” in her arm, she explains, and she took the opportunity to ask about her skin issues while she was there.

Earlier this year, Biles was finally diagnosed with two skin conditions: eczema on her arms and seborrheic dermatitis on her scalp.
Seborrheic dermatitis and eczema are different conditions, but can both cause itchiness, redness and flaking skin, Dr. Angela Lamb, board-certified dermatologist, tells TODAY.com.
In many cases, what most of us refer to as dandruff is actually caused by seborrheic dermatitis, Lamb explains.

“We really understand it to be an inflammatory response; it’s an over-response of your body to just natural things,” she says. In particular, the condition develops as a response to malassezia, a type of harmless yeast that occurs normally on the scalp. And that response leads to the greasy patches, itchiness, redness and flaking.
It’s not an infection, nor is it a sign of bad hygiene, Lamb explains, noting that misconceptions like these often prevent people from getting proper treatment.
Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is considered a “cousin inflammatory condition” to seborrheic dermatitis, Lamb says. But eczema is typically triggered by other things in the environment, such as changes in weather or humidity, or exposure to allergens like dust mites.

Although Biles once suspected her symptoms were linked to stress, she hasn’t noticed any particular pattern or cycle to her flares that point to a consistent trigger, which Lamb notes is common. For seborrheic and atopic dermatitis, triggers can be “all over the map,” Lamb explains.
Today, Biles keeps her skin healthy with a simple routine revolving around prescription medication: Zoryve, a drug that blocks an enzyme involved in inflammatory skin responses.
She uses a foam version of the medication on her scalp and face to manage seborrheic dermatitis, and she uses a cream version on her arms to keep eczema in check. Biles is helping to launch the Skin to Believe In campaign, from the makers of Zoryve, which encourages those living with inflammatory skin conditions to talk to their doctors about their symptoms.

Otherwise, Biles keeps her skin-care routine pretty minimal “in a healthy way,” she says. Biles and her sister “do as much as we need to, but we’re never overdoing it, like trying all the new masks,” she explains. And she generally steers clear of perfume to avoid irritating her skin.
Simone Biles maintains a simple skin-care regimen in addition to the prescription drug she now takes for her skin conditions.Courtesy Arcutis Biotherapeutics
Cutting Through the Stigma
Biles hopes that speaking openly about her skin journey helps other people understand what they’re experiencing and get the professional guidance they need rather than feeling isolated or self-conscious.

“At first I was really embarrassed and ashamed,” she says. “But then once I owned it, I felt a little bit more confident because then I could tell people what I was going through and exactly what it was.”
That’s even extended to her husband, Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens. Biles noticed that he has similar seborrheic dermatitis symptoms and, at first, worried that she “gave” the condition to him. But, as she learned more about it (and that it’s not contagious), Biles also helped him see that it’s nothing to be ashamed of.
“Like I was in denial, he was in denial,” she says. But the same way he started therapy after seeing her go through her mental health journey, “I think I have motivated him in some form, and he’s like, ‘Okay, this is a normal thing. A lot of people have it,’” Biles says.

And while taking that first step to get help might be “a little bit scary,” Biles says, once you’ve done it, you’ll look back and think, “Oh, that was easy. I don’t know why I suffered for so long.”

Giants release fan favorite Odell Beckham Jr.
The New York Giants released Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday, after the veteran wide receiver failed to make a significant impact in his reunion with the team.
Beckham's roster spot was in jeopardy because the Giants needed to make a decision this week on fellow wide receiver Braxton Berrios, who was out of practice squad elevations and is New York's punt returner. Berrios was officially signed to the 53-man roster Tuesday.

The Giants also signed wide receiver Charlie Jones to the 53-man roster to take the spot of outside linebacker Brian Burns, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL on Sunday.
Beckham, 33, is not expected to be added to the Giants' practice squad at this time, a source told ESPN. The three-time Pro Bowler was hoping for a better result as he attended to some "unfinished business" with the franchise that drafted him 12th in 2014.

Instead, Beckham played 19 snaps in three games and did not record a single catch.
Beckham was hoping to resuscitate his career after not playing in the NFL since the 2024 season, when he caught just nine passes for 54 yards with the Miami Dolphins.
After rejoining the Giants this past spring, Beckham was told by coach John Harbaugh that he had to earn his spot on the roster, and the possibility existed that he could be released during the summer.

But Beckham earned a spot on New York's final 53-man roster as the fifth receiver earlier this month and was expected to have a role in the offense.
Beckham played just six snaps in Sunday's 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans and was targeted once -- a pass from quarterback Jameis Winston that was nearly intercepted. It was Beckham's only target in the second go-around with the Giants.
Harbaugh was asked last week about Beckham's minimal impact and when he thought would be the ideal time to get the veteran receiver more involved in the offensive plan.

"I would think Sunday would be great," Harbaugh said, referring to the Giants' Week 3 home game against the Titans. "I would be all for it for Sunday. That would be the perfect time in my mind. So, I hope that happens this Sunday."
It didn't -- and Beckham was out of the Giants' locker room quickly after the game.
It meant something for Beckham to be back in New York and make the roster out of training camp. There was some nostalgia when he was introduced with the starters prior to the opener against the Dallas Cowboys.

Excited fans chanted "OBJ!" in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Titans.
It was with the Giants that Beckham's career began with a bang. He topped 1,300 yards in each of his first three professional seasons and was on a record pace that slowed as he was plagued by injuries. Eventually he was traded to the Cleveland Browns.
Beckham has also played for the Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens and Dolphins. He has 575 catches for 7,987 yards with 59 touchdowns in his career.

Chris Brown Wins Bid to Revisit $12.9 Million Dog Mauling Verdict, but There's a Catch
Chris Brown won a partial legal victory when a Los Angeles judge ruled he and his company Black Pyramid LLC are entitled to a new trial on damages unless former housekeeper Maria Avila accepts a reduced $9.5 million award instead of the original $12.9 million verdict.
Judge Huey P. Cotton found the jury's original damages figure excessive due to insufficient evidence of permanent nerve damage and the value assigned to Avila's future pain and suffering, though he upheld evidence supporting future humiliation and shame.
Maria Avila alleged she was mauled by Hades, Chris Brown's 200-pound Caucasian Shepherd, at his Tarzana home on December 12, 2020, suffering permanent facial disfigurement, scarring and vision loss, while Brown testified he had warned her the dogs were not friendly.
Avila has until October 2 to decide whether to accept the reduced $9.5 million payout or pursue a new trial on damages.

Chris Brown is getting another shot at the eight-figure verdict handed down against him in the dog-mauling case brought by his former housekeeper, but only if she refuses to accept less money.
According to legal documents obtained by Complex, Los Angeles judge Huey P. Cotton ruled that Brown and his company Black Pyramid LLC are entitled to a new trial limited to damages for Maria Avila, unless Avila consents to having her award reduced to $9.5 million. Judge Cotton denied all of Brown’s other motions in the filing. Avila was originally awarded $12.9 million by a jury.

Cotton found the jury's $12.9 million figure excessive, pointing to insufficient evidence of permanent nerve damage and of the dollar value the panel attached to Avila's future pain and suffering. The judge did credit the evidence that Avila faces future humiliation, shame, and embarrassment.
The rest of Brown's arguments went nowhere. Cotton rejected the claim that jurors were tainted by the admission of Brown's 2009 felony assault conviction involving Rihanna.

Also rejected: Brown's objections to the exclusion of testimony about monetary help his security chief Emil Lewis gave Avila's family, and issues Brown raised regarding instructions the jury received on damages.
Avila alleged she was attacked by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian Shepherd, at Brown's Tarzana home on December 12, 2020. She said the dog tore away large sections of her skin, leaving her with permanent facial disfigurement, scarring, and vision loss.
Brown testified at trial that he had warned Avila the dogs were "absolutely not" friendly and told her not to go outside alone, describing the animals as a security measure rather than pets.

Jurors sided with the housekeeper in June, awarding her $12.9 million, her sister Patricia Avila $885,000 and her husband Oscar Olivo $50,000. Judgment was entered July 16.
The fight over collecting it has already started. Avila's lawyer Nancy Doumanian told the court earlier this month that cutting the award to $8 million was too steep and floated $11 million instead.
Avila has until Oct. 2 to tell the court whether she will take the $9.5 million or roll the dice on a second damages trial.

Quavo Confirms He Welcomed His First Child Ahead of New Album 'Qrömelife'

Quavo confirmed he’s a first-time father, saying his baby daughter has brought him “a new hunger” and “a new fire.”
The Migos rapper said seeing his daughter smile, hearing her call him dad, and watching his family embrace her have brought him the most joy.
Quavo also revealed his daughter in a short film for Qrömelife, his Pharrell Williams-executive-produced album arriving Oct. 2.

Quavo is now a father ahead of the arrival of his highly anticipated new solo album, Qrömelife.
In an interview with Noah Callahan-Bever for Complex’s Idea Generation podcast, the Migos rapper spoke about becoming a father for the first time. “It’s a blessing that God gave me,” he shared around the 38-minute point of the interview, which can be seen in full above. “It’s just a whole [new] state. It brings joy to me. It brings a new light. It brings a new reason why I’m doing this. It brings a new hunger, a new fire to me. I’m just proud to be a father now, ‘cause we used to always talk about that. So, I’m just happy.”

He added that the most joy-filled moments for him so far have been the little ones, whether it be seeing her smile or hearing her call him dad. “To see my family love her just like me, it’s just beautiful,” he continued.
The rapper also recently shared a short film coinciding with the release of Qrömelife this Friday (Oct. 2), which references the death of his nephew and Migos collaborator Takeoff. It also features Pharrell Williams, who executive produced the project, and the reveal of his newborn daughter.

Taye Diggs Makes Surprise ‘All American’ Return in Series Finale
Taye Diggs made a surprising return for the series finale of All American in a touching final moment for his character Billy Baker.
Taye starred on the show for the first five seasons as the former NFL player turned high school football coach that becomes a surrogate father to Spencer (Daniel Ezra).

Sadly, (SPOILER!) during the show’s fifth season finale, Billy dies in a tragic bus accident while saving a student’s life. So fans were surprised to see him show up in the season 8 finale, which also doubled as the show’s last episode.
Why did the show bring Billy back?
Showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll revealed in an interview with TV Insider that bringing Taye back to reprise his role as Billy felt right for the final episode of the show.
“God bless Taye Diggs, because I also called him as soon as we got the Season 8 pickup. I was like, ‘So, I have this idea. Budget is tight, but we can try to make whatever work.’ I didn’t finish pitching him the story before he said yes,” Carroll shared.

What happens in the final scene?
His last scene shows Billy standing near the goalpost and watching as Spencer and his biological son Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) walk off the field to return home to their families. Billy looks on with a proud smile on his face.

Taye’s return was emotional for the cast
Star Daniel Ezra, who also directed the series finale, told TV Insider about how having Taye back for the episode was ideal because he’s the “perfect person to have on set” amid all the heavy emotions as the show came to an end.
“Everyone was tearful, and then Taye skips in and starts making fun of everyone. It was beautiful because that’s been Taye for the entire run of the show,” he said.
Carroll added that there was “no version of the end of the series that felt right without Billy Baker, even posthumously.”

“As many of us who have lost parents can attest to, they never really leave you. A little bit of that feeling is knowing they are there with angel wings, constantly looking over your life. It was important to us that we show Billy was always there with them.” she continued, with Daniel saying it all felt like “the perfect bookend.”

‘American Idol’ Singer Caleb Flynn Found Guilty of Killing His Wife, Faces Life in Prison

Caleb Flynn has been found guilty on all counts in connection with the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn.
The former American Idol contestant and music pastor, who made it to the Hollywood round of season 12 back in 2013, was charged with killing his wife at their Ohio home and then staging it as a home invasion and murder.

Prosecutors said that Flynn “wanted to be a victim” and he wanted to start a new life with his mistress, having “his daughters all to himself.” The mistress, Alleigha Botner, testified against him during the trial. She confirmed that they met when she was 20 and working at his church and that they were having an affair at the time of Ashley‘s death.
Botner shared text messages in which Flynn discussed wanting his wife to be dead. One alleged message said, “I was up until 4 a.m. last night crying, literally trying to think of ways to kill her and not go to jail.”

She says her feelings for Flynn changed “because I believe that he murdered his wife.”
It took the jury just over two hours of deliberation to come to their verdict, finding Flynn guilty “on all nine counts of murder, assault and tampering with evidence,” according to NBC News.
Flynn broke down in tears as the verdict was read. He is facing life in prison without the possibility of parole. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 5.

Rihanna Shooting Suspect Found Competent To Stand Trial As Criminal Case Resumes
The woman accused of firing about 20 rounds from an AR-15-style rifle at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home has been found mentally competent to stand trial, restarting a criminal case that had been suspended for psychiatric evaluations.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi reinstated proceedings against Ivanna Ortiz on September 29, 2026, after reviewing a psychiatric report submitted six days earlier. Prosecutors and Ortiz’s defense did not contest its conclusions.

“Based on the evidence, the court finds the defendant is presently competent to stand trial,” Cavalluzzi said.
Competency requires a defendant to understand the criminal proceedings and be able to assist in her defense. The finding does not address Ortiz’s mental state at the time of the alleged shooting or determine whether she is guilty of the charges.
Ortiz, 36, pleaded not guilty in March to attempted murder and more than a dozen other felony charges stemming from the March 8 shooting. She faces up to life in prison if convicted as charged.

Prosecutors allege Ortiz drove to Rihanna’s Beverly Crest property and fired about 20 rounds toward the home and a neighboring residence while the singer, A$AP Rocky, their three young children, and others were on the property.
Bullets struck an Airstream trailer where Rihanna and Rocky were located and the exterior wall of a nursery where the couple’s children were with their nanny, according to investigators. No one was injured.
Police arrested Ortiz shortly after the shooting after a helicopter located a white Tesla allegedly seen leaving the area.

Ortiz faces one count of attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, two counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling and one count of shooting at an inhabited vehicle.
Investigators have also examined social media posts Ortiz allegedly directed at Rihanna before the shooting. Authorities have not publicly identified a motive or described any known connection between the two women.
Proceedings were later suspended while Ortiz underwent psychiatric evaluations to determine whether she was competent to continue through the criminal case. Details of those evaluations have been sealed.

At Tuesday’s hearing, Deputy District Attorney Alexander Bott asked that the case next be sent to the supervising judge of criminal operations rather than directly back to the courtroom that handles felony probable-cause hearings. Bott did not publicly explain the reason for the request.
Ortiz was ordered to return to court Wednesday as the prosecution resumes.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Bad Grandma with no Shame arrested a Walmart
She’s wrong for shoplifting or whatever but damn.

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM

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