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#RHOA: Shamea Morton and Porsha Williams' Drama on RHOA, Explained
Already at odds coming into RHOA Season 17, the childhood besties were still able to more or less peacefully co-exist in the group, despite their undeniable tension. During the recent cast trip to Scotland, however, the Shamea and Porsha drama reached a boiling point amid a jaw-dropping dinner argument in Episode 14 that dragged each other's families into the fray.
The drama between Shamea and Porsha began during RHOA Season 16 and spilled over into Season 17. The breaking point arrived in Season 17, Episode 14, when Shamea and Porsha faced off and made allegations regarding each other's families.
Going back to the beginning, Shamea and Porsha had been "like sisters" since childhood, because their mothers were also longtime best friends. After appearing on RHOA in a supporting role over the years, Shamea joined the cast as a full-time Housewife for Season 16, which is when her friendship with Porsha began to sour.
From Shamea's perspective, Porsha had taken issue with her casting and wanted her to remain a "friend of" the show. However, Andy Cohen previously confirmed Porsha's counterclaim during the Season 16 reunion that she'd "always wanted Shamea on the show as a Housewife."
Further deepening Porsha and Shamea's rift was the fact that their mothers had a falling out of their own over a business dispute. Though Shamea and Porsha had previously agreed to leave their mothers out of it, Shamea brought up that point during the dinner in Scotland, kicking off their explosive fight.
Shamea justified broaching the business issue by saying that Porsha had already vaguely mentioned the "egregious" drama in a social media post. "But in fact, your mom did something first to my mom, and this was years prior," Shamea claimed in Episode 14, before making a new allegation about Porsha's mom.
Porsha clapped back by saying she'd already caught wind that she was "sitting on" the accusation and brought it to Ms. Diane's attention. "She was flabbergasted," Porsha said, before going to to make an accusation of her own about Shamea's mother.
By the end of the dustup, both women declared that they no longer wanted to be in each other's lives. Once Shamea tearfully exited the dinner, Porsha told their stunned castmates, "What I see in those eyes is the same s--t I've seen in anybody's eyes who wish hate upon me. ... Now, until that spirit get up off of her, I ain't f--kin' with it." In a confessional, Porsha reiterated, "It's f--kin' over."
Porsha and Shamea are still not friends today. During a July 19 appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Shamea noted that "the drama's still happening" on social media, adding, "I agreed to move on from it at reunion and that's what I'm planning on doing. ... At this point, where do you go? I mean, we've already gone to hell."
On a more positive note, Andy challenged Shamea to name three things she misses about her friendship with Porsha, and she obliged without hesitation.
"We cut up real bad when we actin' silly and outside," Shamea shared on WWHL, before also referring to her relationship with Porsha's sister, Lauren Williams, and daughter, Pilar Jhena McKinley. "And just the ability to text if I'm going through something or need some advice on something or just need to laugh."
The drama between Shamea and Porsha began during RHOA Season 16 and spilled over into Season 17. The breaking point arrived in Season 17, Episode 14, when Shamea and Porsha faced off and made allegations regarding each other's families.
Going back to the beginning, Shamea and Porsha had been "like sisters" since childhood, because their mothers were also longtime best friends. After appearing on RHOA in a supporting role over the years, Shamea joined the cast as a full-time Housewife for Season 16, which is when her friendship with Porsha began to sour.
From Shamea's perspective, Porsha had taken issue with her casting and wanted her to remain a "friend of" the show. However, Andy Cohen previously confirmed Porsha's counterclaim during the Season 16 reunion that she'd "always wanted Shamea on the show as a Housewife."
Further deepening Porsha and Shamea's rift was the fact that their mothers had a falling out of their own over a business dispute. Though Shamea and Porsha had previously agreed to leave their mothers out of it, Shamea brought up that point during the dinner in Scotland, kicking off their explosive fight.
Shamea justified broaching the business issue by saying that Porsha had already vaguely mentioned the "egregious" drama in a social media post. "But in fact, your mom did something first to my mom, and this was years prior," Shamea claimed in Episode 14, before making a new allegation about Porsha's mom.
Porsha clapped back by saying she'd already caught wind that she was "sitting on" the accusation and brought it to Ms. Diane's attention. "She was flabbergasted," Porsha said, before going to to make an accusation of her own about Shamea's mother.
By the end of the dustup, both women declared that they no longer wanted to be in each other's lives. Once Shamea tearfully exited the dinner, Porsha told their stunned castmates, "What I see in those eyes is the same s--t I've seen in anybody's eyes who wish hate upon me. ... Now, until that spirit get up off of her, I ain't f--kin' with it." In a confessional, Porsha reiterated, "It's f--kin' over."
Porsha and Shamea are still not friends today. During a July 19 appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Shamea noted that "the drama's still happening" on social media, adding, "I agreed to move on from it at reunion and that's what I'm planning on doing. ... At this point, where do you go? I mean, we've already gone to hell."
On a more positive note, Andy challenged Shamea to name three things she misses about her friendship with Porsha, and she obliged without hesitation.
"We cut up real bad when we actin' silly and outside," Shamea shared on WWHL, before also referring to her relationship with Porsha's sister, Lauren Williams, and daughter, Pilar Jhena McKinley. "And just the ability to text if I'm going through something or need some advice on something or just need to laugh."
#MusicNews: Victoria Monét Announces New Album “Frequency Of Love”
Three-time GRAMMY®-winning artist, songwriter, and producer Victoria Monét has officially announced her upcoming album, Frequency of Love, scheduled for release on October 2 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. To coincide with the album announcement, Monét has released her latest single, “Reach Out.”
Produced by frequent collaborators Kaytranada and D’Mile, “Reach Out” pairs catchy harmonies with bold, feminine confidence, delivering a direct and empowering message to a love interest.
The single is accompanied by a highly choreographed, performance-driven music video directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dave Meyers. Featuring intricate routines choreographed by Sean Bankhead, the visual puts Monét’s dynamic range as both a top-tier vocalist and dancer front and center.
“Reach Out” marks the continuation of a highly successful 2026 for the R&B star. The track follows the release of her earlier single, “Let Me,” which successfully climbed to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart this past June.
The new music and album announcement arrive on the heels of a major live performance milestone for Monét, who recently wrapped up a triumphant supporting slot on Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour across the United Kingdom and Europe this summer.
Frequency of Love will serve as the official follow-up to Monét’s critically acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning JAGUAR II, and its subsequent 2024 deluxe edition. After kicking off the year with a string of major achievements, Monét is poised to enter this new musical chapter and deliver a powerful finish to 2026.
“Reach Out” is available now across all digital streaming platforms, and the official music video can be viewed on Monét’s YouTube channel.
Three-time GRAMMY®-winning artist, songwriter, and producer Victoria Monét has officially announced her upcoming album, Frequency of Love, scheduled for release on October 2 via Lovett Music/RCA Records. To coincide with the album announcement, Monét has released her latest single, “Reach Out.”
Produced by frequent collaborators Kaytranada and D’Mile, “Reach Out” pairs catchy harmonies with bold, feminine confidence, delivering a direct and empowering message to a love interest.
The single is accompanied by a highly choreographed, performance-driven music video directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dave Meyers. Featuring intricate routines choreographed by Sean Bankhead, the visual puts Monét’s dynamic range as both a top-tier vocalist and dancer front and center.
“Reach Out” marks the continuation of a highly successful 2026 for the R&B star. The track follows the release of her earlier single, “Let Me,” which successfully climbed to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart this past June.
The new music and album announcement arrive on the heels of a major live performance milestone for Monét, who recently wrapped up a triumphant supporting slot on Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour across the United Kingdom and Europe this summer.
Frequency of Love will serve as the official follow-up to Monét’s critically acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning JAGUAR II, and its subsequent 2024 deluxe edition. After kicking off the year with a string of major achievements, Monét is poised to enter this new musical chapter and deliver a powerful finish to 2026.
“Reach Out” is available now across all digital streaming platforms, and the official music video can be viewed on Monét’s YouTube channel.
#HipHopNews: Rick Ross Fires Back At 50 Cent, Calls Set In Stone Album Of The Year
On Thursday (July 23), Rozay responded to 50 clowning him over the alleged low album sales of the Bawse's new LP.
"Album of the year," Ross says in a video shared on his Instagram Story. "Whenever the final numbers come in, I'ma throw a party. Because the B.O.A.T. can do this."
He then took aim at 50. "How's it going in Shreveport?" Ross questioned. "You borrowed all them people money. Did you give the money back?...Give them people back they money, Curtis."
50 Cent responded to Ross' video on Instagram, writing, "LOL HE GOT AWAY WITH IT FOR A WHILE, BUT ITS OVER NOW JIG IS UP ! 20 features under 10 thousand sales Damn boy it’s over."
In a second post, Fif also shared a video of a man explaining how Ross is struggling to sell tour tickets.
"The Boat sank album went wood LOL Nobody checking for that bullsh*t!" 50 captioned the clip.
50 Cent and Rick Ross' beef flared back up earlier this week after 50 claimed Ross had only sold 2,000 copies of the new album Set in Stone, which dropped on July 17.
“Yo had 20 features and it didn’t help,” Fif wrote on Instagram. “Alright now pack it up it’s over officer. Get ya bum juice and ya wings and get the f**k up outta here. LOL.”
The official first-week sales numbers for Rick Ross' new album will be unveiled at the top of next week.
#LGBTQTTRAGEDY: One dead, several injured after vehicle plows through crowd at Berlin Pride event
Emergency personnel tend to a person on a stretcher following the cancellation of Christopher Street Day in Berlin on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
At least one person is dead and several people are injured after a vehicle drove into the crowd at a Pride event in Berlin on Saturday, in what German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called "an attack on our society."
Berlin police said they have identified a suspect who "is known to police" and has links to "Islamist circles." Police have launched a manhunt for the 21-year-old who they identified only as Abdul B.
"If you encounter the suspect, immediately dial 110! Do not approach him, he may be armed and dangerous!" police warned the public, adding he was believed to be wearing a black hoodie and white pants.
A driver in white vehicle struck several people before 10:00 p.m. local time, according to Berlin police. At least 17 people are injured and several have life threatening injuries, according to Berlin police.
The incident occurred in Tiergarten Park, one of the largest parks in Berlin, where an LGBTQ+ celebration was taking place.
One or more people are believed to have subsequently fled the vehicle. And police said several people are reported to have been injured with stabbing weapons.
Chancellor Merz on Sunday called the incident " a heinous act" on X and said "we are open and freedom-loving—and we will preserve and defend that."
Kai Wegner, the governing mayor of Berlin, called the incident an "attack on our free and cosmopolitan society."
"Berlin is the city of freedom – and our freedom has been horribly attacked today," Wegner said in a post on social media. "My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and friends… And I have confidence in the police and security authorities, who will investigate with the utmost urgency."
Earlier in the day, thousands marched through Berlin to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights during the annual Christopher Street Day Parade, a pride parade. One of Europe's largest pride events, the celebration was called off after the attack.
Emergency personnel tend to a person on a stretcher following the cancellation of Christopher Street Day in Berlin on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
At least one person is dead and several people are injured after a vehicle drove into the crowd at a Pride event in Berlin on Saturday, in what German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called "an attack on our society."
Berlin police said they have identified a suspect who "is known to police" and has links to "Islamist circles." Police have launched a manhunt for the 21-year-old who they identified only as Abdul B.
"If you encounter the suspect, immediately dial 110! Do not approach him, he may be armed and dangerous!" police warned the public, adding he was believed to be wearing a black hoodie and white pants.
A driver in white vehicle struck several people before 10:00 p.m. local time, according to Berlin police. At least 17 people are injured and several have life threatening injuries, according to Berlin police.
The incident occurred in Tiergarten Park, one of the largest parks in Berlin, where an LGBTQ+ celebration was taking place.
One or more people are believed to have subsequently fled the vehicle. And police said several people are reported to have been injured with stabbing weapons.
Chancellor Merz on Sunday called the incident " a heinous act" on X and said "we are open and freedom-loving—and we will preserve and defend that."
Kai Wegner, the governing mayor of Berlin, called the incident an "attack on our free and cosmopolitan society."
"Berlin is the city of freedom – and our freedom has been horribly attacked today," Wegner said in a post on social media. "My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and friends… And I have confidence in the police and security authorities, who will investigate with the utmost urgency."
Earlier in the day, thousands marched through Berlin to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights during the annual Christopher Street Day Parade, a pride parade. One of Europe's largest pride events, the celebration was called off after the attack.
Marvel Officially Announces 'Black Panther 3' With Ryan Coogler Returning to Direct
Marvel Studios made it official at San Diego Comic-Con today, announcing Black Panther 3 with Ryan Coogler back in the director's chair and a December 15, 2028 release date locked in.
Ryan Coogler returns to Marvel Studios to direct Black Panther 3, only in theaters December 15, 2028. #SDCC
Kevin Feige and Coogler broke the news together during Marvel's Hall H panel, where returning cast members Letitia Wright and Winston Duke joined David Jonsson on stage. Marvel's official X account confirmed: "Ryan Coogler returns to Marvel Studios to direct Black Panther 3, only in theaters December 15, 2028."
David Jonsson is your new Black Panther.
Black Panther 3, directed by Ryan Coogler, arrives in theaters December 15, 2028.
Jonsson, widely recognized for his turn as android "Andy" in Alien: Romulus and his work on HBO's Industry, is set to play a grown-up version of T'Challa's son, the character briefly introduced at the close of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. That film revealed that Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa had a young son with Nakia, played by Lupita Nyong'o.
Speaking in Hall H, Jonsson addressed the audience directly: "Thank you to this amazing family that I have the honor and the privilege, the blessing to join... Believe me, the honor is entirely mine."
Coogler arrives at the film fresh off an Oscar win for Best Original Screenplay for Sinners.
Black Panther 3 will be shot and screened in 70mm large format, a significant production commitment for a Marvel Studios release.
The same Marvel panel today also confirmed Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider in a forthcoming film directed by Shawn Levy.
Ryan Coogler returns to Marvel Studios to direct Black Panther 3, only in theaters December 15, 2028. #SDCC
Kevin Feige and Coogler broke the news together during Marvel's Hall H panel, where returning cast members Letitia Wright and Winston Duke joined David Jonsson on stage. Marvel's official X account confirmed: "Ryan Coogler returns to Marvel Studios to direct Black Panther 3, only in theaters December 15, 2028."
David Jonsson is your new Black Panther.
Black Panther 3, directed by Ryan Coogler, arrives in theaters December 15, 2028.
Jonsson, widely recognized for his turn as android "Andy" in Alien: Romulus and his work on HBO's Industry, is set to play a grown-up version of T'Challa's son, the character briefly introduced at the close of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. That film revealed that Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa had a young son with Nakia, played by Lupita Nyong'o.
Speaking in Hall H, Jonsson addressed the audience directly: "Thank you to this amazing family that I have the honor and the privilege, the blessing to join... Believe me, the honor is entirely mine."
Coogler arrives at the film fresh off an Oscar win for Best Original Screenplay for Sinners.
Black Panther 3 will be shot and screened in 70mm large format, a significant production commitment for a Marvel Studios release.
The same Marvel panel today also confirmed Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider in a forthcoming film directed by Shawn Levy.
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty Over Alleged Nightclub Attack, Will Face Sentencing Later This Year
Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge stemming from a violent confrontation at a London nightclub, bringing a significant development to a criminal case that has followed the Grammy-winning singer for more than three years.
Brown entered a guilty plea Friday to one count of affray during a brief appearance at Southwark Crown Court. The charge relates to a February 2023 altercation at Tape nightclub in London’s Mayfair district. Prosecutors had alleged Brown attacked music producer Abraham Diaw with a glass tequila bottle before the confrontation escalated.
As part of the proceedings, prosecutors said they would no longer pursue more serious allegations. Those included charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, assault causing actual bodily harm, and possessing an offensive weapon. Brown had previously denied those accusations.
Brown’s vocal coach and co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, also pleaded guilty to affray during Friday’s hearing. Both men are scheduled to return to court for sentencing on Oct. 26. Under British law, the offense carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison.
According to British prosecutors, the confrontation unfolded in front of numerous patrons inside the crowded nightclub. Authorities alleged Brown struck Diaw twice with a glass bottle before the violence continued elsewhere inside the venue.
In a statement released after the hearing, Senior Crown Prosecutor Claire Campbell condemned the incident.
“This was a vicious and unprovoked attack by Brown and Akinlolu in a crowded nightclub where Brown used a glass bottle as a weapon to strike the victim’s head twice. This kind of violence is entirely unacceptable, and the Crown Prosecution Service will work tirelessly – with the police and partners across the criminal justice system – to pursue cases like this, and prove that no one is above the law.”
Authorities said the victim received treatment for head and knee injuries following the incident. Prosecutors also alleged surveillance cameras captured portions of the altercation.
The legal proceedings nearly disrupted Brown’s international touring schedule after his arrest in Manchester in May 2025. Police detained the singer upon his return to the United Kingdom, more than two years after the nightclub incident.
Brown was initially held in custody before later securing release on bail. Court records show he agreed to a £5 million security payment, allowing him to continue his international performances while the criminal case remained pending.
Friday’s hearing lasted only a few minutes. Brown spoke primarily to confirm his identity and formally enter his guilty plea. Fans gathered outside the courthouse before and after the proceedings, with some cheering the singer as he departed.
The guilty plea eliminates the need for a lengthy jury trial that had been expected later this year. Instead, the court will focus solely on determining Brown’s sentence during the October hearing.
Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge stemming from a violent confrontation at a London nightclub, bringing a significant development to a criminal case that has followed the Grammy-winning singer for more than three years.
Brown entered a guilty plea Friday to one count of affray during a brief appearance at Southwark Crown Court. The charge relates to a February 2023 altercation at Tape nightclub in London’s Mayfair district. Prosecutors had alleged Brown attacked music producer Abraham Diaw with a glass tequila bottle before the confrontation escalated.
As part of the proceedings, prosecutors said they would no longer pursue more serious allegations. Those included charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, assault causing actual bodily harm, and possessing an offensive weapon. Brown had previously denied those accusations.
Brown’s vocal coach and co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, also pleaded guilty to affray during Friday’s hearing. Both men are scheduled to return to court for sentencing on Oct. 26. Under British law, the offense carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison.
According to British prosecutors, the confrontation unfolded in front of numerous patrons inside the crowded nightclub. Authorities alleged Brown struck Diaw twice with a glass bottle before the violence continued elsewhere inside the venue.
In a statement released after the hearing, Senior Crown Prosecutor Claire Campbell condemned the incident.
“This was a vicious and unprovoked attack by Brown and Akinlolu in a crowded nightclub where Brown used a glass bottle as a weapon to strike the victim’s head twice. This kind of violence is entirely unacceptable, and the Crown Prosecution Service will work tirelessly – with the police and partners across the criminal justice system – to pursue cases like this, and prove that no one is above the law.”
Authorities said the victim received treatment for head and knee injuries following the incident. Prosecutors also alleged surveillance cameras captured portions of the altercation.
The legal proceedings nearly disrupted Brown’s international touring schedule after his arrest in Manchester in May 2025. Police detained the singer upon his return to the United Kingdom, more than two years after the nightclub incident.
Brown was initially held in custody before later securing release on bail. Court records show he agreed to a £5 million security payment, allowing him to continue his international performances while the criminal case remained pending.
Friday’s hearing lasted only a few minutes. Brown spoke primarily to confirm his identity and formally enter his guilty plea. Fans gathered outside the courthouse before and after the proceedings, with some cheering the singer as he departed.
The guilty plea eliminates the need for a lengthy jury trial that had been expected later this year. Instead, the court will focus solely on determining Brown’s sentence during the October hearing.
Sean “Diddy” Combs in Solitary Confinement After Prison Fight
The former music mogul reportedly got into an altercation after he was insulted by a fellow inmate
Sean Combs has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement after a fight in prison with another inmate. Combs is serving a 50-month sentence on two interstate prostitution convictions at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey. NBC News reports that the prison fight started after an inmate insulted Combs.
Per TMZ, the two inmates got into a scuffle and started pushing each other and throwing jabs. Their sources say that the former music mogul "held his own" during the brawl, which was stopped quickly by prison staff who separated both men
The 56-year-old was sentenced to 50 months in prison in October 2025, following his trial earlier that summer. He received credit for time served prior to his trial. The Bad Boy Entertainment founder was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution following his media-heavy federal trial.
Combs was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He is appealing his conviction and his 4-year sentence. It is unclear if he will be temporarily in solitary confinement or if it will be long-term.
When he was initially transported to the corrections facility, Combs was not being housed in the prison's general population, but in the special drug program unit, sources told ABC News. It is unclear whether Combs was subsequently moved to more general areas of the facility with other inmates.
Combs’ release date is currently slated for February 2028, which had been moved up from April of that year. It is not clear if the reported fight will cause his release date to be pushed back.
“He has not violated any prison rules," Combs' representative told People in a November statement. "His sobriety and self-discipline are priorities, and he is taking them seriously.” He also added: “We ask the public and the press to give him the benefit of the doubt, the privacy to focus on his personal growth, and the grace to move forward in peace."
Sean Combs has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement after a fight in prison with another inmate. Combs is serving a 50-month sentence on two interstate prostitution convictions at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey. NBC News reports that the prison fight started after an inmate insulted Combs.
Per TMZ, the two inmates got into a scuffle and started pushing each other and throwing jabs. Their sources say that the former music mogul "held his own" during the brawl, which was stopped quickly by prison staff who separated both men
The 56-year-old was sentenced to 50 months in prison in October 2025, following his trial earlier that summer. He received credit for time served prior to his trial. The Bad Boy Entertainment founder was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution following his media-heavy federal trial.
Combs was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He is appealing his conviction and his 4-year sentence. It is unclear if he will be temporarily in solitary confinement or if it will be long-term.
When he was initially transported to the corrections facility, Combs was not being housed in the prison's general population, but in the special drug program unit, sources told ABC News. It is unclear whether Combs was subsequently moved to more general areas of the facility with other inmates.
Combs’ release date is currently slated for February 2028, which had been moved up from April of that year. It is not clear if the reported fight will cause his release date to be pushed back.
“He has not violated any prison rules," Combs' representative told People in a November statement. "His sobriety and self-discipline are priorities, and he is taking them seriously.” He also added: “We ask the public and the press to give him the benefit of the doubt, the privacy to focus on his personal growth, and the grace to move forward in peace."
Keke Palmer to Receive Star on Walk of Fame
Keke Palmer is adding another milestone to an already remarkable career.
The actor, singer, producer and television host has been selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the Class of 2027. The honor recognizes her decades of work across film, television and music. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the latest class during a ceremony in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Palmer joins a class featuring entertainment standouts across multiple categories. Fellow honorees include Pedro Pascal, Lisa Kudrow, Idris Elba, Kate Hudson, Adam Scott, Raven-Symoné, Karol G and Linkin Park.
The recognition marks another high point for Palmer, who has spent more than two decades building one of Hollywood’s most versatile careers. She first gained national attention as a child actor before starring in films including Akeelah and the Bee. She later became a familiar television presence through projects such as True Jackson, VP, Scream Queens and Nope.
More recently, Palmer has expanded her résumé through producing, podcasting and hosting. She has earned praise for balancing dramatic performances with comedy while maintaining a strong presence across traditional and digital media.
Following the announcement, Palmer shared an emotional reaction on social media. She reflected on her journey and thanked those who helped shape her career.
“I’ve been trying to find the words, but honestly I’m just so grateful,” Palmer said. “This honor means more than I can explain because it represents years of hard work, faith, perseverance and the people who believed in me before the world did.”
She also dedicated the achievement to those closest to her.
“This star belongs to my family, my team and every person who has supported me throughout this journey. I couldn’t have done it without you.”
The Hollywood Walk of Fame Selection Committee reviewed hundreds of nominations before choosing the Class of 2027. The selections were later ratified by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ron Frierson praised this year’s class during the announcement ceremony.
“This class continues the proud legacy of the Walk of Fame,” Frierson said. “This year’s honorees reflect the breadth, diversity and imagination of the entertainment community: Performers whose voices moved us, storytellers who expanded our view of the world, visionaries who brought unforgettable characters to life and trailblazers whose influence will be felt for generations to come.”
For Palmer, the honor reflects years of consistent work rather than one defining role. She has successfully transitioned from child star to respected entertainer without disappearing from the spotlight. Her willingness to embrace acting, music, hosting and entrepreneurship has made her one of the industry’s most recognizable personalities.
She has also become known for her candid personality and authenticity. Whether interviewing celebrities, starring in blockbuster films or hosting television programs, Palmer has built a reputation for connecting naturally with audiences.
Although the Walk of Fame class has been announced, recipients do not automatically receive their stars immediately. Honorees have up to two years to schedule their individual unveiling ceremonies after accepting the recognition. Dates are coordinated with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and are announced closer to each event.
When Palmer’s ceremony takes place, it will add another landmark achievement to a career that continues to evolve. Her selection underscores the impact she has made across multiple entertainment fields and cements her place among Hollywood’s most accomplished performers.
Keke Palmer is adding another milestone to an already remarkable career.
The actor, singer, producer and television host has been selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the Class of 2027. The honor recognizes her decades of work across film, television and music. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the latest class during a ceremony in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Palmer joins a class featuring entertainment standouts across multiple categories. Fellow honorees include Pedro Pascal, Lisa Kudrow, Idris Elba, Kate Hudson, Adam Scott, Raven-Symoné, Karol G and Linkin Park.
The recognition marks another high point for Palmer, who has spent more than two decades building one of Hollywood’s most versatile careers. She first gained national attention as a child actor before starring in films including Akeelah and the Bee. She later became a familiar television presence through projects such as True Jackson, VP, Scream Queens and Nope.
More recently, Palmer has expanded her résumé through producing, podcasting and hosting. She has earned praise for balancing dramatic performances with comedy while maintaining a strong presence across traditional and digital media.
Following the announcement, Palmer shared an emotional reaction on social media. She reflected on her journey and thanked those who helped shape her career.
“I’ve been trying to find the words, but honestly I’m just so grateful,” Palmer said. “This honor means more than I can explain because it represents years of hard work, faith, perseverance and the people who believed in me before the world did.”
She also dedicated the achievement to those closest to her.
“This star belongs to my family, my team and every person who has supported me throughout this journey. I couldn’t have done it without you.”
The Hollywood Walk of Fame Selection Committee reviewed hundreds of nominations before choosing the Class of 2027. The selections were later ratified by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ron Frierson praised this year’s class during the announcement ceremony.
“This class continues the proud legacy of the Walk of Fame,” Frierson said. “This year’s honorees reflect the breadth, diversity and imagination of the entertainment community: Performers whose voices moved us, storytellers who expanded our view of the world, visionaries who brought unforgettable characters to life and trailblazers whose influence will be felt for generations to come.”
For Palmer, the honor reflects years of consistent work rather than one defining role. She has successfully transitioned from child star to respected entertainer without disappearing from the spotlight. Her willingness to embrace acting, music, hosting and entrepreneurship has made her one of the industry’s most recognizable personalities.
She has also become known for her candid personality and authenticity. Whether interviewing celebrities, starring in blockbuster films or hosting television programs, Palmer has built a reputation for connecting naturally with audiences.
Although the Walk of Fame class has been announced, recipients do not automatically receive their stars immediately. Honorees have up to two years to schedule their individual unveiling ceremonies after accepting the recognition. Dates are coordinated with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and are announced closer to each event.
When Palmer’s ceremony takes place, it will add another landmark achievement to a career that continues to evolve. Her selection underscores the impact she has made across multiple entertainment fields and cements her place among Hollywood’s most accomplished performers.
Angel Reese Gets Her Own Barbie Doll
Angel Reese has turned one of her most recognizable nicknames into a lasting piece of pop culture.
The WNBA star is now the latest athlete to receive her own Barbie doll, as Mattel unveiled a collectible inspired by Reese ahead of the league’s All-Star Weekend. The release celebrates her growing influence beyond basketball and recognizes her impact across sports, fashion and philanthropy.
For Reese, the honor carries personal meaning. “It truly feels like me,” Reese said. “This is a dream come true. It’s a full-circle moment.”
The doll reflects many of Reese’s signature looks. It features a pink basketball uniform, her trademark headband, a single leg sleeve and accessories inspired by her personal style. Mattel also partnered with Reebok on a Barbie-themed version of Reese’s signature basketball shoe, extending the collaboration beyond the collectible itself.
Reese first embraced the “Bayou Barbie” nickname during her standout college career at LSU. Since then, she has transformed the moniker into a personal brand recognized throughout women’s basketball.
While Reese’s accomplishments on the court helped earn the recognition, the Barbie announcement also highlights her work away from the game.
Mattel pointed to Reese’s role as an entrepreneur, fashion figure and founder of the Angel C. Reese Foundation. The organization supports underserved communities through educational opportunities, financial literacy initiatives and increased access to youth sports.
Reese said she hopes the doll encourages young girls to embrace every part of who they are.
“I want young girls to know they can be confident, bold, and unapologetically themselves,” Reese said. “You don’t have to choose between being an athlete, loving fashion, building a business, or giving back. You can be all of those things.”
Those themes have become central to Reese’s public identity.
She has consistently used her platform to discuss confidence, representation and the importance of creating opportunities for future generations. Her business ventures and endorsement deals have also positioned her among the most recognizable faces in women’s sports.
Reese joins a select group of athletes honored with Barbie dolls, reflecting Mattel’s broader effort to spotlight influential women whose impact reaches beyond competition. The company has increasingly used its Role Models collection to recognize people making meaningful contributions in sports, entertainment and public life.
The timing also comes as women’s basketball continues experiencing unprecedented visibility. Attendance, television ratings and merchandise sales have climbed in recent years, while players have become major cultural figures with growing influence across fashion and business.
For Reese, the Barbie serves as another milestone in that evolution.
The collectible not only celebrates one of basketball’s brightest young stars but also acknowledges the broader message she has built around confidence and ambition.
As children and collectors begin adding the doll to their shelves, Reese hopes they see more than a basketball player.
“I want girls to look at this doll and believe they can dream big,” Reese said. “Representation matters, and I’m proud to be part of something that shows girls there are no limits to what they can become.”
The WNBA star is now the latest athlete to receive her own Barbie doll, as Mattel unveiled a collectible inspired by Reese ahead of the league’s All-Star Weekend. The release celebrates her growing influence beyond basketball and recognizes her impact across sports, fashion and philanthropy.
For Reese, the honor carries personal meaning. “It truly feels like me,” Reese said. “This is a dream come true. It’s a full-circle moment.”
The doll reflects many of Reese’s signature looks. It features a pink basketball uniform, her trademark headband, a single leg sleeve and accessories inspired by her personal style. Mattel also partnered with Reebok on a Barbie-themed version of Reese’s signature basketball shoe, extending the collaboration beyond the collectible itself.
Reese first embraced the “Bayou Barbie” nickname during her standout college career at LSU. Since then, she has transformed the moniker into a personal brand recognized throughout women’s basketball.
While Reese’s accomplishments on the court helped earn the recognition, the Barbie announcement also highlights her work away from the game.
Mattel pointed to Reese’s role as an entrepreneur, fashion figure and founder of the Angel C. Reese Foundation. The organization supports underserved communities through educational opportunities, financial literacy initiatives and increased access to youth sports.
Reese said she hopes the doll encourages young girls to embrace every part of who they are.
“I want young girls to know they can be confident, bold, and unapologetically themselves,” Reese said. “You don’t have to choose between being an athlete, loving fashion, building a business, or giving back. You can be all of those things.”
Those themes have become central to Reese’s public identity.
She has consistently used her platform to discuss confidence, representation and the importance of creating opportunities for future generations. Her business ventures and endorsement deals have also positioned her among the most recognizable faces in women’s sports.
Reese joins a select group of athletes honored with Barbie dolls, reflecting Mattel’s broader effort to spotlight influential women whose impact reaches beyond competition. The company has increasingly used its Role Models collection to recognize people making meaningful contributions in sports, entertainment and public life.
The timing also comes as women’s basketball continues experiencing unprecedented visibility. Attendance, television ratings and merchandise sales have climbed in recent years, while players have become major cultural figures with growing influence across fashion and business.
For Reese, the Barbie serves as another milestone in that evolution.
The collectible not only celebrates one of basketball’s brightest young stars but also acknowledges the broader message she has built around confidence and ambition.
As children and collectors begin adding the doll to their shelves, Reese hopes they see more than a basketball player.
“I want girls to look at this doll and believe they can dream big,” Reese said. “Representation matters, and I’m proud to be part of something that shows girls there are no limits to what they can become.”
Tracy Morgan's Crutch Canceled After 1 Season At Paramount+
The decision is not a surprise, according to Variety, who notes that cast options expired a while back, with the actors moving onto other projects. (Morgan currently stars on the NBC comedy "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins," which premiered in February and was renewed for Season 2 in May.)
"Crutch" starred Morgan as Francois "Frank" Crutchfield, aka Crutch, a grumpy Harlem shop owner who gets a shock when his adult son and daughter move back into the family home. Jermaine Fowler co-starred as Crutch's son Jake, with Adrianna Mitchell as his daughter Jamilah and Kecia Lewis as his late wife's sister Antoinette.
"Crutch" was set in the world of CBS' "The Neighborhood," with Morgan appearing in a Season 8 episode as Crutch, the cousin of Cedric the Entertainer's character Calvin. (Check out our Q&A with Morgan about "Crutch.") It debuted in November on Paramount+, with all eight episodes dropping at once.
The decision is not a surprise, according to Variety, who notes that cast options expired a while back, with the actors moving onto other projects. (Morgan currently stars on the NBC comedy "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins," which premiered in February and was renewed for Season 2 in May.)
"Crutch" starred Morgan as Francois "Frank" Crutchfield, aka Crutch, a grumpy Harlem shop owner who gets a shock when his adult son and daughter move back into the family home. Jermaine Fowler co-starred as Crutch's son Jake, with Adrianna Mitchell as his daughter Jamilah and Kecia Lewis as his late wife's sister Antoinette.
"Crutch" was set in the world of CBS' "The Neighborhood," with Morgan appearing in a Season 8 episode as Crutch, the cousin of Cedric the Entertainer's character Calvin. (Check out our Q&A with Morgan about "Crutch.") It debuted in November on Paramount+, with all eight episodes dropping at once.
Teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing was pregnant, had abortion year before death
Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court Friday indicate she had gotten pregnant at age 13 and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed.
In one exchange in early January 2024, D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, apologizes for “putting her through this.”
“It’s okay,” she said in a text, “neither of us are capable of watching and taking care of the baby. it’s for the best no?”
He later apologizes again before asking if it’s his, and she replies, “of course it’s yours David.”
The testimony came during a preliminary hearing where a judge will decide if Burke should go on trial in Rivas Hernandez’s killing. Prosecutors are seeking to prove Burke began sexually abusing Rivas Hernandez when she was 13 and he was 18, then stabbed her to death when she threatened to reveal their long sexual history and crater a career that had earned him millions.
They allege he dismembered the body in his garage, and a police analyst testified in the preliminary hearing that samples pulled from apparent blood stains there matched Rivas Hernandez’s DNA. Her body was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla that had been towed from the Hollywood Hills in September, nearly five months after authorities said she was killed. The Tesla was registered to Burke.
Burke has pleaded not guilty to murder, sexual abuse of a child and mutilation of a body, and his lawyers have said he is innocent.
Prosecution gives evidence of sexual abuse
Prosecutors spent Friday afternoon detailing the nature of the relationship between Burke and Rivas Hernandez. Photos of the two of them kissing and lying in bed were shown in court. The pictures showed that she had “David” tattooed in red ink on a finger — one of two that had been cut off when her body was found.
Then Los Angeles police detective Corey Farrell described one-by-one more than three dozen photos of the two of them that could not be shown in court because they depicted explicit sexual abuse. Rivas Hernandez was 13 and 14 in the photos.
Rivas Hernandez’s mother began crying and her father looked down as the detective began describing the images.
Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman came over to comfort the mother, Mercedes Martinez, and the couple got up and left the courtroom.
The images were recovered from his iPhone that was seized during a search of his home. The text message conversations taken from his iCloud account often discussed contraception and pregnancy, and in early January 2024, they discuss the abortion.
Tension rises between Burke and Rivas Hernandez
In a text conversation months later, she says she regretted that she “took a innocent life of a literal baby.”
She asks Burke if anyone knows they have sex, and he replied “nope and i want to keep it that way until we married.”
Rivas Hernandez turned 14 in September 2024 and soon after traveled with Burke to London and to Texas to meet his family.
In one text in November 2024, she says: “i literally had sex with you for almost a year straight.” He tells her she’s acting like it’s their first breakup when it’s their eighth.
The detective returns to the stand Monday for the fifth and likely final day of the preliminary hearing.
Autopsy doctor details results of exam
Earlier in the day, the doctor who performed the autopsy on Rivas Hernandez gave the difficult details of her death.
Much of what Dr. Grant Ho of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said on the stand was already known: She had been killed by two sharp force wounds to her upper body.
But the details he shared of what the autopsy showed — and tellingly, what it was unable to determine because of how degraded her body was when it was found — were part of what made Friday’s proceedings perhaps the most difficult so far.
Ho testified that he could not say when the death occurred — one of many challenges brought on by the body’s degradation.
“It’s extremely difficult to tell,” Ho said.
He said she had been dead for “at least weeks,” later adding that it also could have been months.
Authorities say Burke sent a car to pick up Rivas Hernandez on April 23, 2025, from her hometown of Lake Elsinore, California, some 80 miles (129 km) outside Los Angeles. They exchanged messages until she arrived at his home, after which her phone went dead.
Her body was found in the front trunk of the Tesla registered to Burke on Sept. 8, 2025 — the day after she would have turned 15.
“She didn’t make it to her 15th birthday, correct?” Silverman asked. “Correct,” Ho replied.
Ho said there were many “skin defects” that could have been postmortem, but the two he identified as potential stab wounds had related internal trauma. One wound on the abdomen penetrated her liver. Another, on the left chest, damaged her ribs.
Defense seizes on inconclusive drug test
He testified that toxicology tests, done only on her liver because no blood was available, initially showed positives for benzodiazepines — medications typically used for anxiety — and methamphetamine. He said with further testing the benzodiazepine was negative. The methamphetamine was inconclusive, and as a result Ho said “I cannot say that it played any role in the death.”
Burke’s attorney, Marilyn Bednarski, asked if decomposition could affect the accuracy of drug test results, and Ho agreed it could.
“In the toxicology report there is not enough information to support an overdose death, correct?” Bednarski asked. Ho said she was correct.
Bednarski asked if it helps in an autopsy examination to talk to the friends and family of the deceased about their life — if they had a mental health issue, were suicidal, were a frequent drug user or were violent.
Ho answered “potentially” to each of those but said there were no such conversations in this case.
In one exchange in early January 2024, D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, apologizes for “putting her through this.”
“It’s okay,” she said in a text, “neither of us are capable of watching and taking care of the baby. it’s for the best no?”
He later apologizes again before asking if it’s his, and she replies, “of course it’s yours David.”
The testimony came during a preliminary hearing where a judge will decide if Burke should go on trial in Rivas Hernandez’s killing. Prosecutors are seeking to prove Burke began sexually abusing Rivas Hernandez when she was 13 and he was 18, then stabbed her to death when she threatened to reveal their long sexual history and crater a career that had earned him millions.
They allege he dismembered the body in his garage, and a police analyst testified in the preliminary hearing that samples pulled from apparent blood stains there matched Rivas Hernandez’s DNA. Her body was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla that had been towed from the Hollywood Hills in September, nearly five months after authorities said she was killed. The Tesla was registered to Burke.
Burke has pleaded not guilty to murder, sexual abuse of a child and mutilation of a body, and his lawyers have said he is innocent.
Prosecution gives evidence of sexual abuse
Prosecutors spent Friday afternoon detailing the nature of the relationship between Burke and Rivas Hernandez. Photos of the two of them kissing and lying in bed were shown in court. The pictures showed that she had “David” tattooed in red ink on a finger — one of two that had been cut off when her body was found.
Then Los Angeles police detective Corey Farrell described one-by-one more than three dozen photos of the two of them that could not be shown in court because they depicted explicit sexual abuse. Rivas Hernandez was 13 and 14 in the photos.
Rivas Hernandez’s mother began crying and her father looked down as the detective began describing the images.
Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman came over to comfort the mother, Mercedes Martinez, and the couple got up and left the courtroom.
The images were recovered from his iPhone that was seized during a search of his home. The text message conversations taken from his iCloud account often discussed contraception and pregnancy, and in early January 2024, they discuss the abortion.
Tension rises between Burke and Rivas Hernandez
In a text conversation months later, she says she regretted that she “took a innocent life of a literal baby.”
She asks Burke if anyone knows they have sex, and he replied “nope and i want to keep it that way until we married.”
Rivas Hernandez turned 14 in September 2024 and soon after traveled with Burke to London and to Texas to meet his family.
In one text in November 2024, she says: “i literally had sex with you for almost a year straight.” He tells her she’s acting like it’s their first breakup when it’s their eighth.
The detective returns to the stand Monday for the fifth and likely final day of the preliminary hearing.
Autopsy doctor details results of exam
Earlier in the day, the doctor who performed the autopsy on Rivas Hernandez gave the difficult details of her death.
Much of what Dr. Grant Ho of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said on the stand was already known: She had been killed by two sharp force wounds to her upper body.
But the details he shared of what the autopsy showed — and tellingly, what it was unable to determine because of how degraded her body was when it was found — were part of what made Friday’s proceedings perhaps the most difficult so far.
Ho testified that he could not say when the death occurred — one of many challenges brought on by the body’s degradation.
“It’s extremely difficult to tell,” Ho said.
He said she had been dead for “at least weeks,” later adding that it also could have been months.
Authorities say Burke sent a car to pick up Rivas Hernandez on April 23, 2025, from her hometown of Lake Elsinore, California, some 80 miles (129 km) outside Los Angeles. They exchanged messages until she arrived at his home, after which her phone went dead.
Her body was found in the front trunk of the Tesla registered to Burke on Sept. 8, 2025 — the day after she would have turned 15.
“She didn’t make it to her 15th birthday, correct?” Silverman asked. “Correct,” Ho replied.
Ho said there were many “skin defects” that could have been postmortem, but the two he identified as potential stab wounds had related internal trauma. One wound on the abdomen penetrated her liver. Another, on the left chest, damaged her ribs.
Defense seizes on inconclusive drug test
He testified that toxicology tests, done only on her liver because no blood was available, initially showed positives for benzodiazepines — medications typically used for anxiety — and methamphetamine. He said with further testing the benzodiazepine was negative. The methamphetamine was inconclusive, and as a result Ho said “I cannot say that it played any role in the death.”
Burke’s attorney, Marilyn Bednarski, asked if decomposition could affect the accuracy of drug test results, and Ho agreed it could.
“In the toxicology report there is not enough information to support an overdose death, correct?” Bednarski asked. Ho said she was correct.
Bednarski asked if it helps in an autopsy examination to talk to the friends and family of the deceased about their life — if they had a mental health issue, were suicidal, were a frequent drug user or were violent.
Ho answered “potentially” to each of those but said there were no such conversations in this case.
Tony Winner Alex Newell’s Least Favorite Broadway Show is Ragtime
Alex Newell is a Tony-winning Broadway favorite and you might be surprised by their choice for “least favorite show.”
The 33-year-old actor got their start on Glee, playing Unique Adams from seasons three through six. They later made their Broadway debut in the musical Once on This Island and then won a Tony Award for their performance in the musical Shucked back in 2024. After a recent stint as Mama Morton in Chicago, Alex is returning to the New York stage in the off-Broadway production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Alex just appeared on the season two premiere of the Drama Club with Matty podcast and was asked to reveal their last favorite show. Alex replied, “Mine is Ragtime.”
“Loved the original,” Alex said while praising original cast members Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the late Marin Mazzie.
Alex continued, “Like, you’ll never get that again. Then there was a revival [in 2009] with people that I love. Then there was the one at the Statue of Liberty [in 2016]. I said, ‘Okay, another one.’ He said, ‘Oh, give me your tired, your huddled, your poor.”
Alex has not seen the 2025 revival of Ragtime, which just won four Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.
“I haven’t [seen it] and I love everybody in it… let’s just put it in a little box. Let’s be happy it was made. And let’s…” Alex said, before Matty chimed in, “stop revisiting.”
Alex added, “What are we revisiting? I feel like every time we do the show, no one’s learning from it.”
Many people were upset this year that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a show that celebrates Black joy, lost the Tony Award to Ragtime, a show that deals with Black suffering.
Alex Newell is a Tony-winning Broadway favorite and you might be surprised by their choice for “least favorite show.”
The 33-year-old actor got their start on Glee, playing Unique Adams from seasons three through six. They later made their Broadway debut in the musical Once on This Island and then won a Tony Award for their performance in the musical Shucked back in 2024. After a recent stint as Mama Morton in Chicago, Alex is returning to the New York stage in the off-Broadway production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Alex just appeared on the season two premiere of the Drama Club with Matty podcast and was asked to reveal their last favorite show. Alex replied, “Mine is Ragtime.”
“Loved the original,” Alex said while praising original cast members Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the late Marin Mazzie.
Alex continued, “Like, you’ll never get that again. Then there was a revival [in 2009] with people that I love. Then there was the one at the Statue of Liberty [in 2016]. I said, ‘Okay, another one.’ He said, ‘Oh, give me your tired, your huddled, your poor.”
Alex has not seen the 2025 revival of Ragtime, which just won four Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.
“I haven’t [seen it] and I love everybody in it… let’s just put it in a little box. Let’s be happy it was made. And let’s…” Alex said, before Matty chimed in, “stop revisiting.”
Alex added, “What are we revisiting? I feel like every time we do the show, no one’s learning from it.”
Many people were upset this year that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a show that celebrates Black joy, lost the Tony Award to Ragtime, a show that deals with Black suffering.
Judge denies bail for 16-year-old Keith James Jr The suspect in Gwynn Oak homicides
The judge denied that request and ordered the 16-year-old teenager from Baltimore to remain held without bond.
Detectives arrested James in connection with the July 7 fatal shooting of Giovanna Myrie, 15, and her brother, Steve Allen, 9, at their Talles Road home, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough announced.
James is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and a gun charge.
The chief said detectives served an arrest warrant Wednesday morning and took the teenager into custody in West Baltimore, saying that he is known to the victims and that James had "some sort of relationship" with Giovanna.
According to police charging documents obtained by WBAL-TV 11 News, Giovanna sent a text message to a friend, saying, "Help me." The charging documents say she made the plea because of a threat from James in which he is alleged to have said he would have to kill her if she messed around with other guys.
Police said James shot Giovanna and her brother multiple times. Police said investigators consider Steve, who was found in a hallway, an innocent bystander. Giovanna was found in a bedroom. The children's mother discovered their bodies at 7:20 p.m. and called 911.
"This is obviously an unspeakable tragedy. Our hearts and sympathies are with the victims and their families," defense attorney Brian Thompson said.
The police charging documents indicate James had been to the house on July 4. The charging documents state that a friend of Giovanna's noticed during a Facetime call that James was holding a handgun while in bed with her. Police have not said whether they have recovered a weapon.
The chief on Wednesday said investigators followed the evidence to identify James.
"He was on camera in several ways throughout the community," McCullough said. "He had been in the area prior to the crime, and of course, he was in the area after the crime."
Police said investigators used cellphone records, witness accounts and surveillance video, including from a Maryland Transit Administration bus to place James near the crime scene. Authorities said he used mass transit to get to Gwynn Oak from his house in West Baltimore.
"I would ask everyone to reserve judgment, afford my client his constitutional right to the presumption of innocence, and reserve judgment until the actual evidence is presented in a courtroom," Thompson said. "Most cases like this proceed to the Circuit Court via an indictment, which then cancels the preliminary hearing. Then, there is what's called an initial appearance in the Circuit Court, and that should be his next appearance in court."
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-887-INFO or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP. Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Detectives arrested James in connection with the July 7 fatal shooting of Giovanna Myrie, 15, and her brother, Steve Allen, 9, at their Talles Road home, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough announced.
James is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and a gun charge.
The chief said detectives served an arrest warrant Wednesday morning and took the teenager into custody in West Baltimore, saying that he is known to the victims and that James had "some sort of relationship" with Giovanna.
According to police charging documents obtained by WBAL-TV 11 News, Giovanna sent a text message to a friend, saying, "Help me." The charging documents say she made the plea because of a threat from James in which he is alleged to have said he would have to kill her if she messed around with other guys.
Police said James shot Giovanna and her brother multiple times. Police said investigators consider Steve, who was found in a hallway, an innocent bystander. Giovanna was found in a bedroom. The children's mother discovered their bodies at 7:20 p.m. and called 911.
"This is obviously an unspeakable tragedy. Our hearts and sympathies are with the victims and their families," defense attorney Brian Thompson said.
The police charging documents indicate James had been to the house on July 4. The charging documents state that a friend of Giovanna's noticed during a Facetime call that James was holding a handgun while in bed with her. Police have not said whether they have recovered a weapon.
The chief on Wednesday said investigators followed the evidence to identify James.
"He was on camera in several ways throughout the community," McCullough said. "He had been in the area prior to the crime, and of course, he was in the area after the crime."
Police said investigators used cellphone records, witness accounts and surveillance video, including from a Maryland Transit Administration bus to place James near the crime scene. Authorities said he used mass transit to get to Gwynn Oak from his house in West Baltimore.
"I would ask everyone to reserve judgment, afford my client his constitutional right to the presumption of innocence, and reserve judgment until the actual evidence is presented in a courtroom," Thompson said. "Most cases like this proceed to the Circuit Court via an indictment, which then cancels the preliminary hearing. Then, there is what's called an initial appearance in the Circuit Court, and that should be his next appearance in court."
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-887-INFO or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP. Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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