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#RHOA: Season 17 Episode 16 Recap: Was Angela Vindicated?
We are barreling toward the end of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17, but there are so many loose ends it’s hard to imagine how they’re going to tie them all up in one finale.
When we last left off, the ladies were wrapping up their Scotland trip, where everyone felt repulsed by Shamea and Porsha’s below-the-belt accusations about each other’s mothers.
In The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 Episode 16, “Halloween Hot Pocket,” the peaches returned to Atlanta, and Shamea was ready to put Scotland firmly behind her. The rest of the cast? Not so much.
The ladies came home from their painfully toxic Scotland trip, and Shamea decided the best way to move forward was to throw a Halloween party. Of course, some people still had hard feelings about how gross things got during the trip, but still, Shamea made a point to invite everyone. That included the green-bearded lawyer that Angela accused her of sleeping with. Messy? Absolutely, and in the end, Angela felt like she was vindicated in this mess. But does anyone else feel that way?
Back in Atlanta, Shamea made a conscious decision to stop going tit for tat with Porsha and focus her energy elsewhere. She’s got the peach-flavored rum line that she’s working on, but we learned in this episode that venture isn’t going exactly as planned. At this point, just pray for Shamea. She is genuinely having a struggle of a season.
To celebrate the still-to-be-launched rum, Shamea decided to throw a Halloween party. And in the spirit of moving on and being a good coworker, she decided to invite Porsha. Yes, the same Porsha she’s been crying about all season.
Shamea sent Porsha a text, but Porsha wasn’t interested in attending. It was a hard no.
“Girl I’m not coming to your damn party. You are sick asf. Please move along enjoy,” Porsha texted Shamea.
Meanwhile, Angela was also not in a forgiving mood. He met up with K. Michelle and insisted that Shamea had brought every bit of this drama on herself and was now trying to reframe herself as the victim. K. Michelle wasn’t fully buying it. She could see Shamea’s hurt underneath all of the mess and didn’t want her to feel like the entire cast had turned against her. She decided to meet with Shamea one-on-one to get to the bottom of things.
K. Michelle sat down with Shamea for a candid conversation about Scotland, and specifically, about why things got so ugly so fast. Why did the moms have to get involved?
Shamea was consistent with her reasoning. She told K. Michelle the same thing she’s told everyone else — she thinks Porsha started it in Season 16 when she brought up their moms and the daycare situation. In Shamea’s head, she’s just filling in the blanks that Porsha conveniently left out.
Either way, K wants the ladies to put down their weapons. She said she doesn’t want this failed friendship to define Shamea, but at this point, it already has.
Shamea compared her split from Porsha to a divorce, and she’s in therapy to try to work through the complicated dynamics that come with filming RHOA. It’s all weighing on her, and K seemed receptive to that. At least, that’s how it seems in this episode.
Somehow between then and now, things have dramatically changed. They’ve unfollowed each other on social media, so that’s one more person who isn’t rooting for Shamea
Remember when Angela accused Shamea of sleeping with George, the married green-bearded lawyer? And then George’s wife Ashley came forward and said Angela had been fishing for dirt on Shamea? It was a messy storyline from Scotland that almost got overshadowed by the Porsha of it all, but the storyline all came together in spectacular fashion this week.
It all went down at Shamea’s Halloween party, which also doubled as a soft launch of her potential rum line, Rum Bum. The whole cast was invited, and there is truly nothing better than a Housewives Halloween party. It doesn’t matter if it’s Atlanta, New York, or Dallas. There’s something especially unhinged about watching these wealthy-ish women fight in elaborate costumes.
This year’s lineup gave us Phaedra as the Godfather, Drew as Beyoncé, Shamea as a Na’vi from Avatar, and Pinky looking like a rejected extra from The Walking Dead. Fierce all around. But Shamea wasn’t just there to hand out rum shots and candy. Every treat needs a trick, so she also invited Ashley and George to the party.
With Angela en route in her Party City cop costume, the recipe for disaster was complete. This party was ready to go off the rails.
Angela’s cards got exposed. Angela had been online in the days leading up to this episode, swearing that it would fully vindicate her. Bless her heart, but that is not what happened here.
With everyone gathered in Shamea’s backyard, Ashley claimed that Angela called her up asking for tea on Shamea. Angela denied it, and her response was a masterclass in semantics.
“You are saying that I asked for tea on Shamea, but I asked, ‘Do you know Shamea?'” she claimed.
Sure, Angela. Things got even more convoluted when they started talking about the sexual claims. Angela previously insinuated that something happened between Shamea and George, which Ashley vehemently denied.
Still, Angela tried to tell Ashley that George’s reputation preceded her, and that she had some sort of insider knowledge about him hooking up with Shamea. Now, can you imagine if the shoe were on the other foot and someone was saying this to her about Charles?
Fortunately, George popped up to give his side of the story. He arrived in a full Riddler costume, which felt appropriate, because at this point in this conversation, Angela was speaking in riddles.
George acknowledged that he may have drunkenly said something about “paying Shamea” at an event, but clarified it was a joke and absolutely not a sexual suggestion. His wife proudly declared that George had never been anywhere near Shamea’s “hot pocket.” Case closed, allegedly.
If George is telling the truth, it’s a pretty significant leap from what Angela originally implied. Regardless, Drew swooped in to declare Angela vindicated, and judging by what we’ve seen on social media, Angela seems to still feel the same way. But vindicated how, exactly? We’re still not entirely sure.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 finale airs next Sunday at 8/7c on Bravo and streams the following day on Peacock.
When we last left off, the ladies were wrapping up their Scotland trip, where everyone felt repulsed by Shamea and Porsha’s below-the-belt accusations about each other’s mothers.
In The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 Episode 16, “Halloween Hot Pocket,” the peaches returned to Atlanta, and Shamea was ready to put Scotland firmly behind her. The rest of the cast? Not so much.
The ladies came home from their painfully toxic Scotland trip, and Shamea decided the best way to move forward was to throw a Halloween party. Of course, some people still had hard feelings about how gross things got during the trip, but still, Shamea made a point to invite everyone. That included the green-bearded lawyer that Angela accused her of sleeping with. Messy? Absolutely, and in the end, Angela felt like she was vindicated in this mess. But does anyone else feel that way?
Back in Atlanta, Shamea made a conscious decision to stop going tit for tat with Porsha and focus her energy elsewhere. She’s got the peach-flavored rum line that she’s working on, but we learned in this episode that venture isn’t going exactly as planned. At this point, just pray for Shamea. She is genuinely having a struggle of a season.
To celebrate the still-to-be-launched rum, Shamea decided to throw a Halloween party. And in the spirit of moving on and being a good coworker, she decided to invite Porsha. Yes, the same Porsha she’s been crying about all season.
Shamea sent Porsha a text, but Porsha wasn’t interested in attending. It was a hard no.
“Girl I’m not coming to your damn party. You are sick asf. Please move along enjoy,” Porsha texted Shamea.
Meanwhile, Angela was also not in a forgiving mood. He met up with K. Michelle and insisted that Shamea had brought every bit of this drama on herself and was now trying to reframe herself as the victim. K. Michelle wasn’t fully buying it. She could see Shamea’s hurt underneath all of the mess and didn’t want her to feel like the entire cast had turned against her. She decided to meet with Shamea one-on-one to get to the bottom of things.
K. Michelle sat down with Shamea for a candid conversation about Scotland, and specifically, about why things got so ugly so fast. Why did the moms have to get involved?
Shamea was consistent with her reasoning. She told K. Michelle the same thing she’s told everyone else — she thinks Porsha started it in Season 16 when she brought up their moms and the daycare situation. In Shamea’s head, she’s just filling in the blanks that Porsha conveniently left out.
Either way, K wants the ladies to put down their weapons. She said she doesn’t want this failed friendship to define Shamea, but at this point, it already has.
Shamea compared her split from Porsha to a divorce, and she’s in therapy to try to work through the complicated dynamics that come with filming RHOA. It’s all weighing on her, and K seemed receptive to that. At least, that’s how it seems in this episode.
Somehow between then and now, things have dramatically changed. They’ve unfollowed each other on social media, so that’s one more person who isn’t rooting for Shamea
Remember when Angela accused Shamea of sleeping with George, the married green-bearded lawyer? And then George’s wife Ashley came forward and said Angela had been fishing for dirt on Shamea? It was a messy storyline from Scotland that almost got overshadowed by the Porsha of it all, but the storyline all came together in spectacular fashion this week.
It all went down at Shamea’s Halloween party, which also doubled as a soft launch of her potential rum line, Rum Bum. The whole cast was invited, and there is truly nothing better than a Housewives Halloween party. It doesn’t matter if it’s Atlanta, New York, or Dallas. There’s something especially unhinged about watching these wealthy-ish women fight in elaborate costumes.
This year’s lineup gave us Phaedra as the Godfather, Drew as Beyoncé, Shamea as a Na’vi from Avatar, and Pinky looking like a rejected extra from The Walking Dead. Fierce all around. But Shamea wasn’t just there to hand out rum shots and candy. Every treat needs a trick, so she also invited Ashley and George to the party.
With Angela en route in her Party City cop costume, the recipe for disaster was complete. This party was ready to go off the rails.
Angela’s cards got exposed. Angela had been online in the days leading up to this episode, swearing that it would fully vindicate her. Bless her heart, but that is not what happened here.
With everyone gathered in Shamea’s backyard, Ashley claimed that Angela called her up asking for tea on Shamea. Angela denied it, and her response was a masterclass in semantics.
“You are saying that I asked for tea on Shamea, but I asked, ‘Do you know Shamea?'” she claimed.
Sure, Angela. Things got even more convoluted when they started talking about the sexual claims. Angela previously insinuated that something happened between Shamea and George, which Ashley vehemently denied.
Still, Angela tried to tell Ashley that George’s reputation preceded her, and that she had some sort of insider knowledge about him hooking up with Shamea. Now, can you imagine if the shoe were on the other foot and someone was saying this to her about Charles?
Fortunately, George popped up to give his side of the story. He arrived in a full Riddler costume, which felt appropriate, because at this point in this conversation, Angela was speaking in riddles.
George acknowledged that he may have drunkenly said something about “paying Shamea” at an event, but clarified it was a joke and absolutely not a sexual suggestion. His wife proudly declared that George had never been anywhere near Shamea’s “hot pocket.” Case closed, allegedly.
If George is telling the truth, it’s a pretty significant leap from what Angela originally implied. Regardless, Drew swooped in to declare Angela vindicated, and judging by what we’ve seen on social media, Angela seems to still feel the same way. But vindicated how, exactly? We’re still not entirely sure.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 finale airs next Sunday at 8/7c on Bravo and streams the following day on Peacock.
#MusicNews: Keith D. Robinson Releases Video For Latest Single “Up”
Renowned actor and singer-songwriter Keith D. Robinson has officially released his latest single, “UP,” accompanied by a brand-new music video. The track serves as the focal point for his newly released sophomore studio album, Love Episodic 2: The Algo-Rhythm, which is available now across all global streaming and download platforms.
Returning to his musical roots, Robinson delivers a smooth, mid-tempo R&B groove with “UP.” Co-produced by Jason Edmonds, Tracy Carter, and Robinson himself, the track captures the euphoric anticipation and undeniable “butterfly effect” associated with the early stages of a new romance.
The single arrives alongside a futuristic music video directed by acclaimed photographer and director Derek Blanks. The visual parallels Robinson’s real-life daily routine as a multi-hyphenate entertainer but introduces a supernatural twist, showcasing the protagonist utilizing superhuman feats to navigate his way toward a night out with his new love.
The release of “UP” coincides with the full launch of Robinson’s sophomore album. Featuring production from Jason Edmonds, Tracy Carter, Benny Franks, and Niphkey, the project serves as a deeply personal time capsule of his recent life.
“This album is inspired by the life and love experiences I have personally encountered or witnessed over the past few years,” Robinson shared regarding the project. “Including childbirth, falling out of love and back in again, to work stoppages, natural disaster, the internet effect, a world pandemic and my evolution and growth as a man. Every song is an episodic of real life… interpreted through my version of R&B/Soul music.”
Returning to his musical roots, Robinson delivers a smooth, mid-tempo R&B groove with “UP.” Co-produced by Jason Edmonds, Tracy Carter, and Robinson himself, the track captures the euphoric anticipation and undeniable “butterfly effect” associated with the early stages of a new romance.
The single arrives alongside a futuristic music video directed by acclaimed photographer and director Derek Blanks. The visual parallels Robinson’s real-life daily routine as a multi-hyphenate entertainer but introduces a supernatural twist, showcasing the protagonist utilizing superhuman feats to navigate his way toward a night out with his new love.
The release of “UP” coincides with the full launch of Robinson’s sophomore album. Featuring production from Jason Edmonds, Tracy Carter, Benny Franks, and Niphkey, the project serves as a deeply personal time capsule of his recent life.
“This album is inspired by the life and love experiences I have personally encountered or witnessed over the past few years,” Robinson shared regarding the project. “Including childbirth, falling out of love and back in again, to work stoppages, natural disaster, the internet effect, a world pandemic and my evolution and growth as a man. Every song is an episodic of real life… interpreted through my version of R&B/Soul music.”
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The album is anchored by a string of previously released singles that successfully built momentum ahead of the full project’s debut:
“Different Languages”: A recent SiriusXM chart-topping release that explores the necessity of intention, vibration, and understanding through the difficult phases of a relationship.
“Forever Bae”: A visual love letter inspired by the fan-favorite fictional relationship between Ted and Nicole from the hit CBS soap opera Beyond The Gates.
“Heavy Heart”: A poignant, beautifully written standout track produced by Kingpin Radio, Benny Franks, Terrence Harris, and Chris Powell, emphasizing the importance of giving loved ones their flowers while they are still here to receive them.
To support the new release, Robinson is preparing to hit the road for his Love Episodic City Winery Tour. The live run is scheduled to officially kick off late this summer, with the opening performance taking place on August 21 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Love Episodic 2: The Algo-Rhythm is available to stream and download now.
The album is anchored by a string of previously released singles that successfully built momentum ahead of the full project’s debut:
“Different Languages”: A recent SiriusXM chart-topping release that explores the necessity of intention, vibration, and understanding through the difficult phases of a relationship.
“Forever Bae”: A visual love letter inspired by the fan-favorite fictional relationship between Ted and Nicole from the hit CBS soap opera Beyond The Gates.
“Heavy Heart”: A poignant, beautifully written standout track produced by Kingpin Radio, Benny Franks, Terrence Harris, and Chris Powell, emphasizing the importance of giving loved ones their flowers while they are still here to receive them.
To support the new release, Robinson is preparing to hit the road for his Love Episodic City Winery Tour. The live run is scheduled to officially kick off late this summer, with the opening performance taking place on August 21 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Love Episodic 2: The Algo-Rhythm is available to stream and download now.
#HipHopNews: 21 Savage Suffers Tragic Family Loss After Death Of Nephew
21 Savage and his family are mourning the tragic loss of hiss 14-year-old nephew, Seven Shirley.
The 14-year-old was reportedly pronounced dead after an apparent suicide. According to reports, the incident occurred shortly after Seven accidentally shot his sister, who survived her injuries following multiple surgeries to her neck and vocal cords.
The heartbreaking tragedy has left loved ones searching for answers while highlighting the devastating consequences that can arise from young people access to firearms.
Prior to the incident, Seven allegedly purchased the firearm from someone on the street for $200. Family members say he bought it for protection after one of his friends had been shot the week before.
Following the accidental shooting, Seven took his own life, leaving his family in total shock.
His grandmother is now calling for accountability from the person who allegedly sold him the gun, believing the tragedy could have been prevented.
“Something needs to be done about that person who sold that gun because if he would have never bought that gun, this would have never happened.”
She also spoke about the emotional weight Seven may have been carrying in the moments after accidentally injuring his sister.
“Just that fast that boy had made the decision to kill himself. He probably sat up there and thought, ‘I’m finna go to jail, they’re going to ridicule me, everybody is going to be doing this and that and this, and this and that,’ and he couldn’t take it.”
This story is developing.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are elsewhere, contact your local emergency services or crisis hotline.
The 14-year-old was reportedly pronounced dead after an apparent suicide. According to reports, the incident occurred shortly after Seven accidentally shot his sister, who survived her injuries following multiple surgeries to her neck and vocal cords.
The heartbreaking tragedy has left loved ones searching for answers while highlighting the devastating consequences that can arise from young people access to firearms.
Prior to the incident, Seven allegedly purchased the firearm from someone on the street for $200. Family members say he bought it for protection after one of his friends had been shot the week before.
Following the accidental shooting, Seven took his own life, leaving his family in total shock.
His grandmother is now calling for accountability from the person who allegedly sold him the gun, believing the tragedy could have been prevented.
“Something needs to be done about that person who sold that gun because if he would have never bought that gun, this would have never happened.”
She also spoke about the emotional weight Seven may have been carrying in the moments after accidentally injuring his sister.
“Just that fast that boy had made the decision to kill himself. He probably sat up there and thought, ‘I’m finna go to jail, they’re going to ridicule me, everybody is going to be doing this and that and this, and this and that,’ and he couldn’t take it.”
This story is developing.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are elsewhere, contact your local emergency services or crisis hotline.
Black Hollywood royalty is assembling! Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox join Tasha Smith’s ‘Women Like Us’
Netflix confirmed that Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox will star in the comedy Women Like Us, directed by Tasha Smith.
The story centers on a recently widowed woman whose anniversary weekend in the Hamptons prompts reflection on grief, marriage, and long-term friendships.
Michelle and Barack Obama's Higher Ground is executive producing as the film prepares to begin production in New York City this fall.
Hollywood’s Black trailblazers and leading ladies are coming together for Tasha Smith’s Women Like Us. On Monday (July 27), Netflix announced that Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox will all star in the upcoming comedy, which is slated to begin production in New York City during the fall.
Smith — whom we recently saw in the first teaser for another Netflix project we can’t wait to watch, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? — will direct the film from an original script by Ali Kinney, with Tracy Oliver providing additional writing. Meanwhile, Michelle Obama will executive produce via Higher Ground, the production and media company she co-founded with Barack Obama, while Poppy Hanks will do the same for MARCO Film Studios.
According to the synopsis, “When a recently widowed woman is dragged to the Hamptons by her lifelong best friends and sister on what should have been her 30th anniversary, the weekend becomes a reckoning, with grief, with marriage, with the sisterhood that’s carried them throughout the years, and with the realization that dreams don’t have an expiration date.”
What Netflix and the Obamas' Higher Ground are working on alongside ‘Women Like Us’
Women Like Us builds on the already stellar list of collaborations Netflix and Higher Ground, Michelle and Barack Obama’s media company, have in the works. Last year, the streaming giant ordered a television adaptation of S.A. Cosby’s “All the Sinners Bleed,” with production later beginning that November in Atlanta.
"I’m incredibly excited as we stand on the precipice of starting this amazing journey,” Cosby said around that time. “I’m also incredibly honored that Netflix, Higher Ground, and Amblin believe in my work and have given me the greatest opportunity a writer can have — to see your world made real.”
Higher Ground also has a hand in the upcoming Graham Moore-written “The Altruists,” plus a mother-daughter comedy starring Julianne Moore that was announced in May.
It goes without saying, but Smith is having yet another incredible year. Outside of the aforementioned Women Like Us and Why Did I Get Married Again?, she also took the director’s chair for ’Tis So Sweet, which is expected to premiere on Netflix before the end of 2026. Taraji P. Henson and Joey Bada$$ will portray Lenore Lindsey and Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, respectively, in the faith-based drama.
We’ll obviously be on the edge of our seats as more details about Women Like Us come out, but for now, the cast and creative team attached to it are already exciting enough on their own.
Netflix confirmed that Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox will star in the comedy Women Like Us, directed by Tasha Smith.
The story centers on a recently widowed woman whose anniversary weekend in the Hamptons prompts reflection on grief, marriage, and long-term friendships.
Michelle and Barack Obama's Higher Ground is executive producing as the film prepares to begin production in New York City this fall.
Hollywood’s Black trailblazers and leading ladies are coming together for Tasha Smith’s Women Like Us. On Monday (July 27), Netflix announced that Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox will all star in the upcoming comedy, which is slated to begin production in New York City during the fall.
Smith — whom we recently saw in the first teaser for another Netflix project we can’t wait to watch, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? — will direct the film from an original script by Ali Kinney, with Tracy Oliver providing additional writing. Meanwhile, Michelle Obama will executive produce via Higher Ground, the production and media company she co-founded with Barack Obama, while Poppy Hanks will do the same for MARCO Film Studios.
According to the synopsis, “When a recently widowed woman is dragged to the Hamptons by her lifelong best friends and sister on what should have been her 30th anniversary, the weekend becomes a reckoning, with grief, with marriage, with the sisterhood that’s carried them throughout the years, and with the realization that dreams don’t have an expiration date.”
What Netflix and the Obamas' Higher Ground are working on alongside ‘Women Like Us’
Women Like Us builds on the already stellar list of collaborations Netflix and Higher Ground, Michelle and Barack Obama’s media company, have in the works. Last year, the streaming giant ordered a television adaptation of S.A. Cosby’s “All the Sinners Bleed,” with production later beginning that November in Atlanta.
"I’m incredibly excited as we stand on the precipice of starting this amazing journey,” Cosby said around that time. “I’m also incredibly honored that Netflix, Higher Ground, and Amblin believe in my work and have given me the greatest opportunity a writer can have — to see your world made real.”
Higher Ground also has a hand in the upcoming Graham Moore-written “The Altruists,” plus a mother-daughter comedy starring Julianne Moore that was announced in May.
It goes without saying, but Smith is having yet another incredible year. Outside of the aforementioned Women Like Us and Why Did I Get Married Again?, she also took the director’s chair for ’Tis So Sweet, which is expected to premiere on Netflix before the end of 2026. Taraji P. Henson and Joey Bada$$ will portray Lenore Lindsey and Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, respectively, in the faith-based drama.
We’ll obviously be on the edge of our seats as more details about Women Like Us come out, but for now, the cast and creative team attached to it are already exciting enough on their own.
Savannah Guthrie Makes Emotional New Plea For Missing Mother Nancy
Savannah Guthrie is once again pleading for the safe return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Nearly six months after the 84-year-old disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home in what authorities believe was a kidnapping, the Today co-anchor shared an emotional video message directed at anyone involved in her mother’s disappearance. Looking directly into the camera, Guthrie urged them to “do the right thing” and reveal where Nancy can be found.
In the video, Savannah acknowledged the unimaginable pain her family has endured while appealing to the suspected kidnappers’ conscience.
“Tell us where to look for her. Do the right thing. It’s never too late to do the right thing.”
She added that her family continues to hold onto hope despite the months-long search.
Nancy Guthrie vanished on Feb. 1 after allegedly being abducted from her home. The FBI and local authorities continue investigating the case, and more than $1.1 million in reward money has been offered for information leading to her recovery. No arrests have been announced.
D4vd murder case: Singer to stand trial on charges over 14-year-old girl's death
He was charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Final texts from victim to singer D4vd shown in court Prosecutors detailed the alleged last night of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's life, showing her phone went silent after arriving at singer D4vd's home
A judge ruled that the murder case against the singer D4vd will head to trial, following at-times graphic testimony from investigators during a dayslong preliminary hearing in Los Angeles.
D4vd -- whose legal name is David Burke -- was arrested and charged in April with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez following a monthslong investigation. He has pleaded not guilty to charges that include first-degree murder, sexual abuse of a child and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
He continues to face those three charges, with a post-preliminary arraignment scheduled for Aug. 31. A trial is expected to take place within 90 days of that date. He remains held without bail.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, who had expressed confidence that his office would meet the evidentiary burden of probable cause on the three felony charges, said prosecutors presented a "small fraction of our evidence" during the preliminary hearing.
"We believe that the evidence at trial will be overwhelming to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt on the three charges with which Mr. Burke will be charged," Hochman told reporters outside the Los Angeles courthouse on Monday following the judge's decision.
"You got a small preview of some of that evidence, including the text messages and the video and photographic evidence that was also presented directly to the judge. This was difficult evidence to even hear, but also the crime that we are dealing with is incredibly horrific and barbaric," Hochman added.
He said his office has not yet decided whether they will seek the death penalty.
Prosecutors allege that D4vd and Rivas Hernandez began a sexual relationship in 2023, when he was 18 and she was 13, and that she was threatening to expose their illegal relationship and ruin his career if he would not be exclusive to her.
Just as tickets for his world tour were set to go on sale, it is alleged that the "Romantic Homicide" singer ordered an Uber that brought Rivas Hernandez to his Hollywood Hills home on April 23, 2025, prosecutors said. That was the last time she was seen alive, according to prosecutors.
Prosecutors allege that D4vd stabbed the teen multiple times, watching her bleed out, and then undertook a series of events to dismember her body and get rid of evidence. Her badly decomposed remains were found in two body bags in the front trunk of D4vd's impounded Tesla in September 2025, according to prosecutors. Her passport was found on the side of a rural road in Santa Barbara County in January, authorities said.
Over the course of five days, prosecutors called a dozen witnesses as they set out to establish probable cause that D4vd committed the criminal offenses to move forward with a trial.
The hearing saw graphic testimony from police personnel as they described the scene after responding to the Hollywood tow yard where Rivas Hernandez's decomposing, dismembered body was found in D4vd's impounded vehicle. Throughout the Tesla, which had a strong odor emanating from it, were at least 11 air fresheners, a Los Angeles Police Department criminologist testified.
After seeing news coverage of the unidentified body in D4vd's vehicle, the teen's father called the LAPD concerned that it was his daughter who was in the trunk, an LAPD detective said. Dental records were provided, and the medical examiner identified the remains on Sept. 16, 2025. The following day, a search warrant was served at D4vd's residence, according to the detective
The detective said multiple items -- including chainsaws, a mop system, cadaver bags and a blue inflatable pool -- were ordered to D4vd's home under the alias "Travion Davis" days after Rivas Hernandez was last seen alive. Two of the chainsaws were found in D4vd's garage and tested negative for blood, while a third was not found, the detective said.
A rubber mat on the floor of the garage had multiple cuts and red marks that tested positive for blood, according to a criminalist with the LAPD's forensic science division who worked on the scene. The DNA profile of the blood matched that of Rivas Hernandez, according to a DNA analyst for the city.
The inflatable pool was found in the garage damaged, with cuts from a blade and pieces missing, according to the criminalist. Blue plastic fragments that were found embedded in Rivas Hernandez's right knee were determined to be a physical fit with the pool, a criminalist assigned to the LAPD's trace analysis unit testified.
D4vd's phone and Tesla traveled to and from Santa Barbara County, to the desolate road where evidence in the case was found, three times -- first on the night of April 23, 2025, when prosecutors say Rivas Hernandez was last seen alive, and then two separate times in May, an LAPD detective who specializes in cellphone records testified.
Following D4vd's arrest in April, the detective said he observed a "Shhh..." tattoo on the singer's right index finger and a "Celeste" tattoo on his left ring finger. Rivas Hernandez also had a "Shhh..." tattoo on her right index finger and a tattoo of D4vd's name on her left ring finger, which was missing from her remains, prosecutors said. The Los Angeles County deputy medical examiner testified that the ring and pinky fingers on her left hand had been amputated.
Her body was discovered a day after her 15th birthday, though the teen had been dead for "at least weeks," possibly since April 2025, the deputy medical examiner testified. The dismemberment was "potentially" consistent with the use of a power tool such as a chainsaw, he said.
Witnesses during the preliminary hearing also included D4vd's financial manager and a finance employee at Interscope Records, his former record label, who testified about how much the singer was making from his career. His financial manager said Burke generated about $11 million between 2023 and 2025 through merchandise and music publishing advances that came in and he was set to make much more.
An LAPD detective also testified on text messages he said showed a sexual relationship between a then-18-year-old D4vd and then-13-year-old Rivas Hernandez and described a series of explicit photographs recovered from D4vd's iCloud account and cellphone. A photo shown in court showed Rivas Hernandez with a "David" tattoo on her left ring finger.
The court also saw her last text messages, sent as the teen was in an Uber headed toward D4vd's home on April 23, 2025, according to the detective. Rivas Hernandez texted that she was "almost there open ur door if u are home," according to the messages shown in court.
"got uuu," D4vd reportedly responded.
Rivas Hernandez did not send any messages after that night, according to the detective. D4vd continued to text her, asking where she was, in what prosecutors alleged was part of a plot to cover up her murder. His last message to her was sent on April 26, 2025, according to the detective.
D4vd has been held on no bail since his arrest. His attorneys have said they plan to "vigorously defend" his innocence.
"The actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death," his attorneys -- Berk, as well as Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter -- said in a statement following D4vd's arrest.
Following Monday's ruling, an attorney for Rivas Hernandez's family said they are "relieved" that the case will move forward to a trial. Their attorney, Patrick Steinfeld, also said the family also appreciates the "hard work" by the district attorney's office and the LAPD.
Nearly six months after the 84-year-old disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home in what authorities believe was a kidnapping, the Today co-anchor shared an emotional video message directed at anyone involved in her mother’s disappearance. Looking directly into the camera, Guthrie urged them to “do the right thing” and reveal where Nancy can be found.
In the video, Savannah acknowledged the unimaginable pain her family has endured while appealing to the suspected kidnappers’ conscience.
“Tell us where to look for her. Do the right thing. It’s never too late to do the right thing.”
She added that her family continues to hold onto hope despite the months-long search.
Nancy Guthrie vanished on Feb. 1 after allegedly being abducted from her home. The FBI and local authorities continue investigating the case, and more than $1.1 million in reward money has been offered for information leading to her recovery. No arrests have been announced.
D4vd murder case: Singer to stand trial on charges over 14-year-old girl's death
He was charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Final texts from victim to singer D4vd shown in court Prosecutors detailed the alleged last night of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's life, showing her phone went silent after arriving at singer D4vd's home
A judge ruled that the murder case against the singer D4vd will head to trial, following at-times graphic testimony from investigators during a dayslong preliminary hearing in Los Angeles.
D4vd -- whose legal name is David Burke -- was arrested and charged in April with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez following a monthslong investigation. He has pleaded not guilty to charges that include first-degree murder, sexual abuse of a child and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
He continues to face those three charges, with a post-preliminary arraignment scheduled for Aug. 31. A trial is expected to take place within 90 days of that date. He remains held without bail.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, who had expressed confidence that his office would meet the evidentiary burden of probable cause on the three felony charges, said prosecutors presented a "small fraction of our evidence" during the preliminary hearing.
"We believe that the evidence at trial will be overwhelming to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt on the three charges with which Mr. Burke will be charged," Hochman told reporters outside the Los Angeles courthouse on Monday following the judge's decision.
"You got a small preview of some of that evidence, including the text messages and the video and photographic evidence that was also presented directly to the judge. This was difficult evidence to even hear, but also the crime that we are dealing with is incredibly horrific and barbaric," Hochman added.
He said his office has not yet decided whether they will seek the death penalty.
Prosecutors allege that D4vd and Rivas Hernandez began a sexual relationship in 2023, when he was 18 and she was 13, and that she was threatening to expose their illegal relationship and ruin his career if he would not be exclusive to her.
Just as tickets for his world tour were set to go on sale, it is alleged that the "Romantic Homicide" singer ordered an Uber that brought Rivas Hernandez to his Hollywood Hills home on April 23, 2025, prosecutors said. That was the last time she was seen alive, according to prosecutors.
Prosecutors allege that D4vd stabbed the teen multiple times, watching her bleed out, and then undertook a series of events to dismember her body and get rid of evidence. Her badly decomposed remains were found in two body bags in the front trunk of D4vd's impounded Tesla in September 2025, according to prosecutors. Her passport was found on the side of a rural road in Santa Barbara County in January, authorities said.
Over the course of five days, prosecutors called a dozen witnesses as they set out to establish probable cause that D4vd committed the criminal offenses to move forward with a trial.
The hearing saw graphic testimony from police personnel as they described the scene after responding to the Hollywood tow yard where Rivas Hernandez's decomposing, dismembered body was found in D4vd's impounded vehicle. Throughout the Tesla, which had a strong odor emanating from it, were at least 11 air fresheners, a Los Angeles Police Department criminologist testified.
After seeing news coverage of the unidentified body in D4vd's vehicle, the teen's father called the LAPD concerned that it was his daughter who was in the trunk, an LAPD detective said. Dental records were provided, and the medical examiner identified the remains on Sept. 16, 2025. The following day, a search warrant was served at D4vd's residence, according to the detective
The detective said multiple items -- including chainsaws, a mop system, cadaver bags and a blue inflatable pool -- were ordered to D4vd's home under the alias "Travion Davis" days after Rivas Hernandez was last seen alive. Two of the chainsaws were found in D4vd's garage and tested negative for blood, while a third was not found, the detective said.
A rubber mat on the floor of the garage had multiple cuts and red marks that tested positive for blood, according to a criminalist with the LAPD's forensic science division who worked on the scene. The DNA profile of the blood matched that of Rivas Hernandez, according to a DNA analyst for the city.
The inflatable pool was found in the garage damaged, with cuts from a blade and pieces missing, according to the criminalist. Blue plastic fragments that were found embedded in Rivas Hernandez's right knee were determined to be a physical fit with the pool, a criminalist assigned to the LAPD's trace analysis unit testified.
D4vd's phone and Tesla traveled to and from Santa Barbara County, to the desolate road where evidence in the case was found, three times -- first on the night of April 23, 2025, when prosecutors say Rivas Hernandez was last seen alive, and then two separate times in May, an LAPD detective who specializes in cellphone records testified.
Following D4vd's arrest in April, the detective said he observed a "Shhh..." tattoo on the singer's right index finger and a "Celeste" tattoo on his left ring finger. Rivas Hernandez also had a "Shhh..." tattoo on her right index finger and a tattoo of D4vd's name on her left ring finger, which was missing from her remains, prosecutors said. The Los Angeles County deputy medical examiner testified that the ring and pinky fingers on her left hand had been amputated.
Her body was discovered a day after her 15th birthday, though the teen had been dead for "at least weeks," possibly since April 2025, the deputy medical examiner testified. The dismemberment was "potentially" consistent with the use of a power tool such as a chainsaw, he said.
Witnesses during the preliminary hearing also included D4vd's financial manager and a finance employee at Interscope Records, his former record label, who testified about how much the singer was making from his career. His financial manager said Burke generated about $11 million between 2023 and 2025 through merchandise and music publishing advances that came in and he was set to make much more.
An LAPD detective also testified on text messages he said showed a sexual relationship between a then-18-year-old D4vd and then-13-year-old Rivas Hernandez and described a series of explicit photographs recovered from D4vd's iCloud account and cellphone. A photo shown in court showed Rivas Hernandez with a "David" tattoo on her left ring finger.
The court also saw her last text messages, sent as the teen was in an Uber headed toward D4vd's home on April 23, 2025, according to the detective. Rivas Hernandez texted that she was "almost there open ur door if u are home," according to the messages shown in court.
"got uuu," D4vd reportedly responded.
Rivas Hernandez did not send any messages after that night, according to the detective. D4vd continued to text her, asking where she was, in what prosecutors alleged was part of a plot to cover up her murder. His last message to her was sent on April 26, 2025, according to the detective.
D4vd has been held on no bail since his arrest. His attorneys have said they plan to "vigorously defend" his innocence.
"The actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death," his attorneys -- Berk, as well as Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter -- said in a statement following D4vd's arrest.
Following Monday's ruling, an attorney for Rivas Hernandez's family said they are "relieved" that the case will move forward to a trial. Their attorney, Patrick Steinfeld, also said the family also appreciates the "hard work" by the district attorney's office and the LAPD.
The Great Purple Way: Prince Musical ‘Purple Rain’ Headed to Broadway
The stage musical adaptation of Prince‘s Purple Rain is set to debut on Broadway in 2027, Variety reports.
Following an initial run in Minneapolis last fall, the show — based on Prince’s classic 1984 album and accompanying film — will begin previews at the Majestic Theatre in New York City on March 12, 2027, with opening night slated for April 12. A cast hasn’t been announced yet, but Tony nominee Saheem Ali will direct; playwright/screenwriter Peter Duchan penned the book; and Ebony Williams will handle choreography.
The show’s all-important music team will be led by composer and musical director Jason Michael Webb, who recently worked on the Michael Jackson musical MJ. Two of Prince’s longtime collaborators are also serving as music advisers: Keyboardist Morris Hayes and drummer Bobby Z.
“Prince was an icon and Purple Rain is iconic; one of the best musical films of my generation,” Ali said in a statement. “I watched it as a teenager in Kenya, and though I was appropriately scandalized, it never left me, especially the music. Our aim is not only to honor the legacy that Prince built, but to make his timeless music feel urgent and alive, passing it on to the next generation of fans who will make it their own.”
The Purple Rain musical effectively boasts the same plot as Prince’s semi-autobiographical film. In the movie, Prince starred as “The Kid,” an up-and-coming musician in Minneapolis, who grapples with a troubled past while seeking out stardom. While the show, of course, features music from Purple Rain, its soundtrack reportedly includes renditions of over 20 Prince tracks.
Speaking with Rolling Stone in 2024 as production on the musical got underway, Bobby Z (a.k.a. Bobby Rivkin) spoke about why a Purple Rain stage musical made sense, and recalled how inspired Prince was by shows like Rent and Hamilton. He even remembered Prince suggesting they take one of the other projects to the stage.
“He didn’t think he could personally do it, because it’s a different animal,” Rivkin said. “But he lit up on that. Which gives me a feeling that [Purple Rain] going forward is in the spirit of something creatively in his orbit.”
Following an initial run in Minneapolis last fall, the show — based on Prince’s classic 1984 album and accompanying film — will begin previews at the Majestic Theatre in New York City on March 12, 2027, with opening night slated for April 12. A cast hasn’t been announced yet, but Tony nominee Saheem Ali will direct; playwright/screenwriter Peter Duchan penned the book; and Ebony Williams will handle choreography.
The show’s all-important music team will be led by composer and musical director Jason Michael Webb, who recently worked on the Michael Jackson musical MJ. Two of Prince’s longtime collaborators are also serving as music advisers: Keyboardist Morris Hayes and drummer Bobby Z.
“Prince was an icon and Purple Rain is iconic; one of the best musical films of my generation,” Ali said in a statement. “I watched it as a teenager in Kenya, and though I was appropriately scandalized, it never left me, especially the music. Our aim is not only to honor the legacy that Prince built, but to make his timeless music feel urgent and alive, passing it on to the next generation of fans who will make it their own.”
The Purple Rain musical effectively boasts the same plot as Prince’s semi-autobiographical film. In the movie, Prince starred as “The Kid,” an up-and-coming musician in Minneapolis, who grapples with a troubled past while seeking out stardom. While the show, of course, features music from Purple Rain, its soundtrack reportedly includes renditions of over 20 Prince tracks.
Speaking with Rolling Stone in 2024 as production on the musical got underway, Bobby Z (a.k.a. Bobby Rivkin) spoke about why a Purple Rain stage musical made sense, and recalled how inspired Prince was by shows like Rent and Hamilton. He even remembered Prince suggesting they take one of the other projects to the stage.
“He didn’t think he could personally do it, because it’s a different animal,” Rivkin said. “But he lit up on that. Which gives me a feeling that [Purple Rain] going forward is in the spirit of something creatively in his orbit.”
Kayla Nicole Turns Swiftie Backlash Into ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 36 Shot
Kayla Nicole is reportedly in “serious consideration” for Season 36 of Dancing with the Stars, a move sources call the next natural step in her media and reality TV career.
The opportunity follows a wave of online ridicule after she publicly campaigned to join the show in 2025, even as she’s built credibility by winning Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test and leaning into more unscripted projects.
The renewed interest in Nicole, who has also joked about leading The Bachelorette, comes weeks after her ex Travis Kelce married Taylor Swift.
Kayla Nicole's ballroom dream may be closer than ever to becoming reality. Just months after being ridiculed online by Taylor Swift fans for saying she wanted to compete on Dancing with the Stars, a new report claims the media personality is now in "serious consideration" for a future season of the long-running ABC competition.
According to Page Six, the model and podcaster is eager to join Dancing with the Stars, with a source calling it "the next natural step in her career." The report says Nicole had an opportunity to connect with longtime pro Witney Carson while attending the inaugural TIME100 Sports Gala in New York City on July 16. Although Season 35's lineup is already locked ahead of its September premiere, the outlet reports Nicole is being eyed for Season 36.
The update marks a dramatic turnaround from the reaction Nicole received after openly campaigning for the show last year. During an appearance on Harry Jowsey's Boyfriend Material podcast, she didn't hesitate when asked what series she'd most like to join.
"Dancing With the Stars," Nicole replied. "You see how quick I answered that? I've been thinking about it."
The clip quickly took off online, but the response was anything but supportive. Critics piled into the comments, with one writing, "ABC would never," while another called the idea "pathetic." Others joked they'd vote her off during the first week.
Still, Nicole has continued leaning into reality television. She won Season 3 of Fox's Special Forces: World's Toughest Test alongside Brody Jenner, and previously said the experience gave audiences a chance to see beyond the headlines that have followed her in recent years.
"I'm the opposite of being afraid of what people are going to see," Nicole said after filming the series. "I'm actually excited for people to see us stripped down, raw, vulnerable."
She's also made it clear that Dancing with the Stars isn't the only ABC franchise on her radar. Earlier this year, after the network scrapped a planned season of The Bachelorette starring Taylor Frankie Paul, Nicole jokingly submitted her own audition on TikTok. "Hey @ABC, heard you need a stand-in? 🌹😂," she captioned the video.
The latest report comes just weeks after Nicole's former boyfriend, Travis Kelce, married Taylor Swift in a lavish ceremony at New York City's Madison Square Garden over the Fourth of July weekend. Kelce and Nicole dated on and off for five years before ending their relationship in 2022.
Since then, Nicole has occasionally reflected on the breakup, calling the public attention surrounding it "overwhelming" while appearing on Special Forces. During a TikTok Live earlier this year, she also described Kelce as the "right person, wrong time."
Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Pastor Mike Jr to be honored at 2026 Stellar Awards
Kayla Nicole is reportedly in “serious consideration” for Season 36 of Dancing with the Stars, a move sources call the next natural step in her media and reality TV career.
The opportunity follows a wave of online ridicule after she publicly campaigned to join the show in 2025, even as she’s built credibility by winning Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test and leaning into more unscripted projects.
The renewed interest in Nicole, who has also joked about leading The Bachelorette, comes weeks after her ex Travis Kelce married Taylor Swift.
Kayla Nicole's ballroom dream may be closer than ever to becoming reality. Just months after being ridiculed online by Taylor Swift fans for saying she wanted to compete on Dancing with the Stars, a new report claims the media personality is now in "serious consideration" for a future season of the long-running ABC competition.
According to Page Six, the model and podcaster is eager to join Dancing with the Stars, with a source calling it "the next natural step in her career." The report says Nicole had an opportunity to connect with longtime pro Witney Carson while attending the inaugural TIME100 Sports Gala in New York City on July 16. Although Season 35's lineup is already locked ahead of its September premiere, the outlet reports Nicole is being eyed for Season 36.
The update marks a dramatic turnaround from the reaction Nicole received after openly campaigning for the show last year. During an appearance on Harry Jowsey's Boyfriend Material podcast, she didn't hesitate when asked what series she'd most like to join.
"Dancing With the Stars," Nicole replied. "You see how quick I answered that? I've been thinking about it."
The clip quickly took off online, but the response was anything but supportive. Critics piled into the comments, with one writing, "ABC would never," while another called the idea "pathetic." Others joked they'd vote her off during the first week.
Still, Nicole has continued leaning into reality television. She won Season 3 of Fox's Special Forces: World's Toughest Test alongside Brody Jenner, and previously said the experience gave audiences a chance to see beyond the headlines that have followed her in recent years.
"I'm the opposite of being afraid of what people are going to see," Nicole said after filming the series. "I'm actually excited for people to see us stripped down, raw, vulnerable."
She's also made it clear that Dancing with the Stars isn't the only ABC franchise on her radar. Earlier this year, after the network scrapped a planned season of The Bachelorette starring Taylor Frankie Paul, Nicole jokingly submitted her own audition on TikTok. "Hey @ABC, heard you need a stand-in? 🌹😂," she captioned the video.
The latest report comes just weeks after Nicole's former boyfriend, Travis Kelce, married Taylor Swift in a lavish ceremony at New York City's Madison Square Garden over the Fourth of July weekend. Kelce and Nicole dated on and off for five years before ending their relationship in 2022.
Since then, Nicole has occasionally reflected on the breakup, calling the public attention surrounding it "overwhelming" while appearing on Special Forces. During a TikTok Live earlier this year, she also described Kelce as the "right person, wrong time."
Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Pastor Mike Jr to be honored at 2026 Stellar Awards
The upcoming Stellar Gospel Music Awards will be a momentous one for Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Pastor Mike Jr.
The longtime gospel stars will receive the Aretha Franklin Icon Award and the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award at the 41st annual celebration of gospel's biggest night on August 15 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Aretha Franklin Icon Award will be bestowed upon Cobbs Leonard in recognition of a career that has made her one of gospel's leading voices and one of the most prominent gospel stars of her generation. From "Break Every Chain," "For Your Glory" and "Gracefully Broken," Leonard has taken chart-topping success and welded it with her influence as a worship leader.
For her, the award is "deeply humbling."
"This honor means more to me than I can fully express," Cobbs Leonard shared in a statement. "Gospel music has given me a place to share my faith, my testimony and every part of my journey, and I have never taken that privilege lightly."
She added, "To receive the Aretha Franklin Icon Award is deeply humbling, not only as a celebration of what God has allowed me to accomplish, but also as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with this platform. I'm grateful to my family, my team, the Gospel community and every person who has allowed this music to become part of their lives."
Cobbs Leonard is nominated for Artist of the Year, Contemporary Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year for "TASHA." She earned two Grammy nominations for "TASHA," one for Best Gospel Album and one for her single "Church" featuring John Legend.
Pastor Mike Jr.'s Dorsey Award honor recognizes his chart success and his groundbreaking contributions to the genre while also expanding the reach of Gospel music through music and ministry.
"I'm truly honored to receive the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award," he shared in a statement. "This recognition is bigger than me. It's a testament to God's faithfulness and the incredible people who have supported this journey."
He added, "I pray my music and ministry continue to inspire hope, faith and purpose for generations to come."
The 41st annual ceremony will be hosted by 19-time Grammy Award winner Kirk Franklin and feature appearances from PJ Morton, John P. Kee, Le'Andria Johnson, Aaron Cole, Jekalyn Carr, Childlike CiCi, Melvin Crispell III, and Tye Tribbett with ABLAZE. Jevon Dewand & The Trap Starz, along with Isaac Carree and Jazze Pha.
The ceremony will air on The Stellar Network on August 29 before airing on BET the next day, August 30.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis announce rescheduled dates for 'Nothing But Hits' residency
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have announced the final seven dates of their Nothing But Hits residency in Sin City.
They are set to return to Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this fall, taking the stage in late September and early October with a live band and a setlist featuring hits from their discography. The performances will also include stories from the studio, highlights and breakthroughs, according to a press release. The new dates are the rescheduled shows following previously postponed summer performances.
"Bringing 'Nothing But Hits' back to the stage to finish our first Vegas residency is such an exciting opportunity and we look forward to creating even more memories from songs that shaped generations of music fans," Jimmy Jam said in a statement. "Our goal is for audiences to relive the moments, memories and music that have shaped their lives, taking them on an emotional journey filled with nostalgia, excitement, joy and everything in between as we also give glimpses into the creation process."
Ruben Studdard and Shanice Wilson will continue to join the duo for these performances, along with some possible surprises.
"We've been fortunate to collaborate with some of the greatest artists in music and help create songs that have become part of people's lives," Terry Lewis added. "Ruben and Shanice bring incredible energy and artistry to these performances, allowing audiences to reconnect with the music in a way that feels vibrant, interactive and new. It's a celebration every night and you never know who might walk on stage. Those surprise moments make each performance truly unforgettable."
For full residency dates are available online; tickets go on sale Friday at voltairelv.com.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have announced the final seven dates of their Nothing But Hits residency in Sin City.They are set to return to Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this fall, taking the stage in late September and early October with a live band and a setlist featuring hits from their discography. The performances will also include stories from the studio, highlights and breakthroughs, according to a press release. The new dates are the rescheduled shows following previously postponed summer performances.
"Bringing 'Nothing But Hits' back to the stage to finish our first Vegas residency is such an exciting opportunity and we look forward to creating even more memories from songs that shaped generations of music fans," Jimmy Jam said in a statement. "Our goal is for audiences to relive the moments, memories and music that have shaped their lives, taking them on an emotional journey filled with nostalgia, excitement, joy and everything in between as we also give glimpses into the creation process."
Ruben Studdard and Shanice Wilson will continue to join the duo for these performances, along with some possible surprises.
"We've been fortunate to collaborate with some of the greatest artists in music and help create songs that have become part of people's lives," Terry Lewis added. "Ruben and Shanice bring incredible energy and artistry to these performances, allowing audiences to reconnect with the music in a way that feels vibrant, interactive and new. It's a celebration every night and you never know who might walk on stage. Those surprise moments make each performance truly unforgettable."
For full residency dates are available online; tickets go on sale Friday at voltairelv.com.
Gary Owen Reunites with Ex-wife Kenya Duke for First Time in Six Years
The gathering was organized by their son, Austin, who documented the moment on Instagram with photos of himself with his parents. “Got my parents back together for the first time in 6 years. God is good,” he wrote.
Owen acknowledged the reunion in the comments, writing, “It was nice hanging out and catching up.”
The comedian later shared additional photos from the gathering on his Instagram account, reflecting on the family’s history despite the challenges that followed the end of his marriage.
“Got to spend some quality time with @aust1n0wen & @trulykenya yesterday. Even with all the craziness the past 5 plus years we did have a lot of good times together. Figured we might as well do a picture of now and a picture from 5 years ago 😂😂😂😂,” Owen wrote.
One of Owen’s photos showed the former spouses smiling alongside Austin. Another captured a more lighthearted moment, with Owen and Duke pretending to lunge at one another while their son stood between them.
Owen and Duke married in 2003 and spent nearly 18 years together before Duke filed for divorce in 2021. They share two children, Austin and daughter Kennedy.
The reunion comes during a new chapter in Owen’s personal life. The comedian married Brianna Johnson on March 7, and the couple is raising twin sons, Royal and Rome, who were born in July 2023.
Nolan Wells: New 911 Audio Allegedly Reveals Suspicious Conversation Among ‘The Friends’—‘Is He Really Dead? Oh My God!’
The Nolan Wells case has been frustrating, heartbreaking, and confounding from day 1 and the latest update can only be described as the gut punch that might just crack the mystery wide open.
Newly enhanced emergency call audio is adding yet another layer of mystery to the death of Nolan Wells, and the internet is once again asking whether the official timeline tells the whole story. As BOSSIP previously reported, the results of the autopsy are being held away from the public until a grand jury can review them. Could this audio be part of the reason why?
According to TMZ, enhanced audio from the frantic distress call made after Nolan’s friends’ boat began taking on water reveals several voices in the background that were previously difficult to make out. The cleaner recording has social media sleuths dissecting every second, with many claiming they hear shouting, confusion, and even what some believe is Nolan’s name being mentioned. None of those interpretations have been officially confirmed, but the enhanced recording is fueling even more speculation in a case already filled with unanswered questions.
Now, here is an allegedly cleaned-up version of the alleged audio that is much easier to hear:
#NolanWells Here is an alleged clear audio that removes the dispatcher so you can hear allegedly what’s being said in the background. This audio was done by alleged audio engineer Jeanetta Brantley. Please share this post.
The emergency call came after the group left Horn Island, where Nolan was last seen alive on July 4. The boat reportedly suffered mechanical issues and began taking on water, prompting an urgent request for assistance before eventually making it safely back to shore. Authorities have maintained that Nolan was not on the vessel when the distress call was made, but the newly enhanced audio has only intensified public scrutiny of that timeline.
The release comes as Nolan’s family continues pushing for answers following an independent autopsy that BOSSIP previously reported on, which challenged key aspects of the official investigation. Their legal team has repeatedly questioned witness statements, inconsistencies in the timeline, and whether investigators thoroughly examined all available evidence.
With every new recording, video, and witness account, the questions surrounding Nolan’s final hours seem to multiply infinitely. The enhanced audio alone doesn’t establish what happened; however, it’s the latest piece of evidence keeping this case squarely in the spotlight while also keeping pressure on investigators to fully account for every moment leading up to Nolan Wells’ death.
The Nolan Wells case has been frustrating, heartbreaking, and confounding from day 1 and the latest update can only be described as the gut punch that might just crack the mystery wide open.
Newly enhanced emergency call audio is adding yet another layer of mystery to the death of Nolan Wells, and the internet is once again asking whether the official timeline tells the whole story. As BOSSIP previously reported, the results of the autopsy are being held away from the public until a grand jury can review them. Could this audio be part of the reason why?
According to TMZ, enhanced audio from the frantic distress call made after Nolan’s friends’ boat began taking on water reveals several voices in the background that were previously difficult to make out. The cleaner recording has social media sleuths dissecting every second, with many claiming they hear shouting, confusion, and even what some believe is Nolan’s name being mentioned. None of those interpretations have been officially confirmed, but the enhanced recording is fueling even more speculation in a case already filled with unanswered questions.
Now, here is an allegedly cleaned-up version of the alleged audio that is much easier to hear:
#NolanWells Here is an alleged clear audio that removes the dispatcher so you can hear allegedly what’s being said in the background. This audio was done by alleged audio engineer Jeanetta Brantley. Please share this post.
The emergency call came after the group left Horn Island, where Nolan was last seen alive on July 4. The boat reportedly suffered mechanical issues and began taking on water, prompting an urgent request for assistance before eventually making it safely back to shore. Authorities have maintained that Nolan was not on the vessel when the distress call was made, but the newly enhanced audio has only intensified public scrutiny of that timeline.
The release comes as Nolan’s family continues pushing for answers following an independent autopsy that BOSSIP previously reported on, which challenged key aspects of the official investigation. Their legal team has repeatedly questioned witness statements, inconsistencies in the timeline, and whether investigators thoroughly examined all available evidence.
With every new recording, video, and witness account, the questions surrounding Nolan’s final hours seem to multiply infinitely. The enhanced audio alone doesn’t establish what happened; however, it’s the latest piece of evidence keeping this case squarely in the spotlight while also keeping pressure on investigators to fully account for every moment leading up to Nolan Wells’ death.
1.6 Million Dozen Eggs Recalled After Possible Salmonella Contamination
More than 1.5 million dozen eggs have been recalled across multiple states after testing identified potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, prompting federal health officials to warn consumers not to eat affected products.
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. voluntarily recalled 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs produced at its Texas facilities. The recall affects eggs distributed between June 6 and July 3 with sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 through Aug. 17.
The recalled eggs reached grocery stores, foodservice customers and smaller retailers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and New Mexico. Affected products were sold under several familiar brands, including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups.
The recall comes after company testing detected the bacteria at two Texas farms. Midwest Poultry Services halted distribution from the affected facilities and redirected eggs to a pasteurization plant designed to eliminate harmful pathogens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a multistate outbreak involving Salmonella Enteritidis. According to federal officials, the recalled eggs are considered a likely source for at least some reported illnesses. As of Friday, investigators had identified 98 illnesses across 17 states, including 26 hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported.
In its public advisory, the FDA urged consumers to avoid eating the recalled eggs.
“Consumers should check their refrigerators for any recalled eggs and throw them away or return them to their place of purchase for a refund,” the agency said.
“If you stored eggs without the original packaging and cannot tell if they are part of the recall, throw them away.”
The agency also warned restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell the affected products. Officials advised thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the recalled eggs.
The company emphasized that the recall was initiated voluntarily after receiving test results.
“Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is voluntarily recalling 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced in Texas because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis,” the company’s recall announcement stated.
Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacterium that can contaminate eggs both inside the shell and on the shell’s exterior. Infection typically develops between 12 and 72 hours after consuming contaminated food.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. Most healthy people recover within several days. Young children, older adults and individuals with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of severe illness.
Consumers can determine whether their eggs are included in the recall by checking the printed plant codes. The affected cartons display either “P-1950” or “0840962” alongside Julian dates between 157 and 184. The eggs were packaged in a variety of carton sizes, ranging from six-count containers to 60-count packages.
Food safety experts recommend discarding the recalled eggs or returning them for a refund rather than attempting to cook them. Consumers should also wash their hands, utensils and food preparation surfaces with hot, soapy water after handling raw eggs.
Federal officials said the investigation remains active and additional information could become available as testing and traceback efforts continue.
For now, health authorities say consumers should carefully inspect egg cartons before preparing meals and avoid consuming any products included in the recall.
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. voluntarily recalled 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs produced at its Texas facilities. The recall affects eggs distributed between June 6 and July 3 with sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 through Aug. 17.
The recalled eggs reached grocery stores, foodservice customers and smaller retailers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and New Mexico. Affected products were sold under several familiar brands, including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Sunups.
The recall comes after company testing detected the bacteria at two Texas farms. Midwest Poultry Services halted distribution from the affected facilities and redirected eggs to a pasteurization plant designed to eliminate harmful pathogens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a multistate outbreak involving Salmonella Enteritidis. According to federal officials, the recalled eggs are considered a likely source for at least some reported illnesses. As of Friday, investigators had identified 98 illnesses across 17 states, including 26 hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported.
In its public advisory, the FDA urged consumers to avoid eating the recalled eggs.
“Consumers should check their refrigerators for any recalled eggs and throw them away or return them to their place of purchase for a refund,” the agency said.
“If you stored eggs without the original packaging and cannot tell if they are part of the recall, throw them away.”
The agency also warned restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell the affected products. Officials advised thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the recalled eggs.
The company emphasized that the recall was initiated voluntarily after receiving test results.
“Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is voluntarily recalling 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced in Texas because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis,” the company’s recall announcement stated.
Salmonella Enteritidis is a bacterium that can contaminate eggs both inside the shell and on the shell’s exterior. Infection typically develops between 12 and 72 hours after consuming contaminated food.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. Most healthy people recover within several days. Young children, older adults and individuals with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of severe illness.
Consumers can determine whether their eggs are included in the recall by checking the printed plant codes. The affected cartons display either “P-1950” or “0840962” alongside Julian dates between 157 and 184. The eggs were packaged in a variety of carton sizes, ranging from six-count containers to 60-count packages.
Food safety experts recommend discarding the recalled eggs or returning them for a refund rather than attempting to cook them. Consumers should also wash their hands, utensils and food preparation surfaces with hot, soapy water after handling raw eggs.
Federal officials said the investigation remains active and additional information could become available as testing and traceback efforts continue.
For now, health authorities say consumers should carefully inspect egg cartons before preparing meals and avoid consuming any products included in the recall.
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