#MAGFAB: Anok Yai for Vogue Brasil - October 2026
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#RHOA; Why #RHUGT: Roaring 20th Fell Flat Despite a Dream Housewives Setup
Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th was billed as a Real Housewives anniversary celebration. This milestone event featured a cast stacked with heavy hitters from seven franchises. Teresa Giudice, Vicki Gunvalson, Luann de Lesseps, Gizelle Bryant, Lisa Barlow, Kyle Richards, and Porsha Williams all signed on for this rollicking road trip.
The ladies visited cities and recreated legendary events, such as Kyle’s White Party in Beverly Hills and Lisa Hochstein’s Lingerie Party in Miami. All the guest stars were top-notch, yet the series failed to ignite. Unfortunately, the first destination, Orange County, really fell flat.
Vicki’s 80s-themed bunco party at The Quiet Woman paled in comparison to the grander events that followed. Plus, the argument between Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador overshadowed the event and started the trip off on a sour note. What should have been a triumphant moment for the “OG of the OC” was lost.
Fans have eagerly waited to watch these Bravo universes collide ever since news broke about RHUGT: Roaring 20th. Plus, gossip dropped about all the alleged shenanigans that ensued. Reportedly, there was tension among the cast, as well as feuds between guest stars.
With so many fan favorites making appearances, including Real Housewives of New York alum Alex McCord and her Herman Muenster shoes, fans expected a fantastic series. All of the ingredients were there for an unforgettable love letter to these TV franchises. Alas, with expectations set so high, it was nearly impossible to meet them.
There was a great deal of chatter about RHUGT before it aired. So, fans already had preconceived notions about how fabulous this series would be. Since it started with one of the slower events, Vicki’s bunco party, it felt like a major let-down. Later events were more entertaining, and RHUGT should have charged out of the gate with a bang, not a bunco.
In addition, fans debated who should return for the series, with notable names like Sonja Morgan, Lisa Vanderpump, Karen Huger, and Kenya Moore missing from the guest list. Of course, Kenya most likely sat this one out due to issues with Bravo amid her scandalous departure from Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16.
The drama on RHUGT: Roaring 20th involved Vicki wanting to work instead of engaging with the cast. She also felt “uncomfortable” and alone at Atlanta’s Alter Egos Party. Mostly, Vicki seemed like she was an unwilling participant in the festivities.
Could her attitude be attributed to what happened in Orange County? Absolutely. However, fans only saw glimpses of Vicki having fun.
Meanwhile, other than Real Housewives of Salt Lake City stars Heather Gay and Lisa arguing and Gizelle expertly stirring the pot, there wasn’t a lot of drama in the early episodes.
Of course, Luann had to be larger than life, trying to be in the center of every photo and singing every chance she could. Much to Vicki’s dismay. Then, at her Halloween party in NYC, Luann delivered the longest speech in history, while also calling out Porsha for being two hours late. Even Chanel Ayan couldn’t stand Luann’s ramblings.
Finally, the cast confronted Luann during a hellish eight hour ride in a Sprinter to Bluestone Manor. Thankfully, Luann apologized for her behavior. With a group of housewives like this, drama should have been popping off more often.
And yes, while I did enjoy the moments of camaraderie and sisterhood, I wanted the trip to be more eventful. Plus, I loved seeing RHOA alum NeNe Leakes back in the mix at the Atlanta events. I wish that we saw more of her.
Finally, the ladies arrived for the Gilded Age-themed finale party at Dorinda Medley’s famed Bluestone Manor in the Berkshires. The guests looked amazing, and drama was on the menu.
Even Andy Cohen stopped by, dressed impeccably, and accidentally reignited an argument between Heather and Lisa. Oops!
The cast members of the newest franchise, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, showed why they deserved to be housewives. Rulla Nehme Pontarelli shared with the RHUGT ladies how her cast didn’t support her amid her husband’s infidelity scandal. Then, Liz McGraw called her out before engaging in a heated squabble with Jo-Ellen Tiberi.
Apparently, the newbies thought they were filming a bonus episode of RHORI. A frustrated Dorinda told them, “You can go outside to the driveway and do that sh*t.” No one disrespects Dorinda in her home!
Meanwhile, I loved all the nostalgic clips throughout the series, and having the finale at BlueStone Manor was the best possible way to end the celebration. However, I wish that viewers had heard more of the conversations between the current and former housewives.
The finale soirée had the right amount of drama, a heartfelt toast from Andy, plenty of fun moments, and fireworks. RHUGT: Roaring 20th went out with a bang (literally), saving the series from being a complete disappointment.
The ladies visited cities and recreated legendary events, such as Kyle’s White Party in Beverly Hills and Lisa Hochstein’s Lingerie Party in Miami. All the guest stars were top-notch, yet the series failed to ignite. Unfortunately, the first destination, Orange County, really fell flat.
Vicki’s 80s-themed bunco party at The Quiet Woman paled in comparison to the grander events that followed. Plus, the argument between Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador overshadowed the event and started the trip off on a sour note. What should have been a triumphant moment for the “OG of the OC” was lost.
Fans have eagerly waited to watch these Bravo universes collide ever since news broke about RHUGT: Roaring 20th. Plus, gossip dropped about all the alleged shenanigans that ensued. Reportedly, there was tension among the cast, as well as feuds between guest stars.
With so many fan favorites making appearances, including Real Housewives of New York alum Alex McCord and her Herman Muenster shoes, fans expected a fantastic series. All of the ingredients were there for an unforgettable love letter to these TV franchises. Alas, with expectations set so high, it was nearly impossible to meet them.
There was a great deal of chatter about RHUGT before it aired. So, fans already had preconceived notions about how fabulous this series would be. Since it started with one of the slower events, Vicki’s bunco party, it felt like a major let-down. Later events were more entertaining, and RHUGT should have charged out of the gate with a bang, not a bunco.
In addition, fans debated who should return for the series, with notable names like Sonja Morgan, Lisa Vanderpump, Karen Huger, and Kenya Moore missing from the guest list. Of course, Kenya most likely sat this one out due to issues with Bravo amid her scandalous departure from Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16.
The drama on RHUGT: Roaring 20th involved Vicki wanting to work instead of engaging with the cast. She also felt “uncomfortable” and alone at Atlanta’s Alter Egos Party. Mostly, Vicki seemed like she was an unwilling participant in the festivities.
Could her attitude be attributed to what happened in Orange County? Absolutely. However, fans only saw glimpses of Vicki having fun.
Meanwhile, other than Real Housewives of Salt Lake City stars Heather Gay and Lisa arguing and Gizelle expertly stirring the pot, there wasn’t a lot of drama in the early episodes.
Of course, Luann had to be larger than life, trying to be in the center of every photo and singing every chance she could. Much to Vicki’s dismay. Then, at her Halloween party in NYC, Luann delivered the longest speech in history, while also calling out Porsha for being two hours late. Even Chanel Ayan couldn’t stand Luann’s ramblings.
Finally, the cast confronted Luann during a hellish eight hour ride in a Sprinter to Bluestone Manor. Thankfully, Luann apologized for her behavior. With a group of housewives like this, drama should have been popping off more often.
And yes, while I did enjoy the moments of camaraderie and sisterhood, I wanted the trip to be more eventful. Plus, I loved seeing RHOA alum NeNe Leakes back in the mix at the Atlanta events. I wish that we saw more of her.
Finally, the ladies arrived for the Gilded Age-themed finale party at Dorinda Medley’s famed Bluestone Manor in the Berkshires. The guests looked amazing, and drama was on the menu.
Even Andy Cohen stopped by, dressed impeccably, and accidentally reignited an argument between Heather and Lisa. Oops!
The cast members of the newest franchise, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, showed why they deserved to be housewives. Rulla Nehme Pontarelli shared with the RHUGT ladies how her cast didn’t support her amid her husband’s infidelity scandal. Then, Liz McGraw called her out before engaging in a heated squabble with Jo-Ellen Tiberi.
Apparently, the newbies thought they were filming a bonus episode of RHORI. A frustrated Dorinda told them, “You can go outside to the driveway and do that sh*t.” No one disrespects Dorinda in her home!
Meanwhile, I loved all the nostalgic clips throughout the series, and having the finale at BlueStone Manor was the best possible way to end the celebration. However, I wish that viewers had heard more of the conversations between the current and former housewives.
The finale soirée had the right amount of drama, a heartfelt toast from Andy, plenty of fun moments, and fireworks. RHUGT: Roaring 20th went out with a bang (literally), saving the series from being a complete disappointment.
#MusicNews: B2K Announces First New Album in Over 20 Years, ‘Eclipse’
In a monumental announcement for 2000s R&B fans, multi-platinum boy band B2K has officially confirmed their highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, Eclipse. The brand-new project is scheduled to arrive globally on November 6, marking the legendary group’s first full-length studio release in more than two decades.
Comprised of Omarion, Lil’ Fizz, J-Boog, and Raz-B, B2K dominated the early 2000s R&B landscape with chart-topping anthems like “Bump, Bump, Bump,” “Uh Huh,” and “Gots Ta Be.” The upcoming release of Eclipse effectively breaks a 24-year recording hiatus for the quartet, following the massive commercial success of their 2002 sophomore album, Pandemonium!.
While the group previously reunited for the massively successful Millennium Tour in 2019, fans have spent years clamoring for new music that captures the group’s signature vocal chemistry and infectious choreography. Eclipse promises to bridge the gap between their nostalgic, defining sound and a refined, contemporary R&B approach tailored for a new era.
The group recently released the single “Milage”, and also shared footage of being in the studio with producer Sean Garrett.
As the genre continues to heavily embrace 2000s nostalgia, B2K’s return positions them to reclaim their status as one of the most influential male groups of their generation.
Eclipse will be available to stream and download across all major digital platforms on November 6.
In a monumental announcement for 2000s R&B fans, multi-platinum boy band B2K has officially confirmed their highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, Eclipse. The brand-new project is scheduled to arrive globally on November 6, marking the legendary group’s first full-length studio release in more than two decades.
Comprised of Omarion, Lil’ Fizz, J-Boog, and Raz-B, B2K dominated the early 2000s R&B landscape with chart-topping anthems like “Bump, Bump, Bump,” “Uh Huh,” and “Gots Ta Be.” The upcoming release of Eclipse effectively breaks a 24-year recording hiatus for the quartet, following the massive commercial success of their 2002 sophomore album, Pandemonium!.
While the group previously reunited for the massively successful Millennium Tour in 2019, fans have spent years clamoring for new music that captures the group’s signature vocal chemistry and infectious choreography. Eclipse promises to bridge the gap between their nostalgic, defining sound and a refined, contemporary R&B approach tailored for a new era.
The group recently released the single “Milage”, and also shared footage of being in the studio with producer Sean Garrett.
As the genre continues to heavily embrace 2000s nostalgia, B2K’s return positions them to reclaim their status as one of the most influential male groups of their generation.
Eclipse will be available to stream and download across all major digital platforms on November 6.
#HipHopNews: A$AP Rocky is sending one student to Roc Nation School for free with new four-year scholarship
A$AP Rocky is offering a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to one first-time freshman planning to enroll at Roc Nation School in fall 2027.
Applications are open through Dec. 15.
Rocky said the scholarship is meant to help a young creative turn their vision “into something real.”
A$AP Rocky is helping one student get through college without paying tuition.
On Tuesday (Oct. 6), the New York rapper announced a new four-year, full-tuition scholarship for an incoming student at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at Long Island University in Brooklyn. The opportunity is open to a first-time freshman planning to enroll in fall 2027.
Applications are already open, but students have until Dec. 15 to apply. The recipient will attend the Roc Nation School for four years with tuition covered while studying in a program built around academics and hands-on experience in the entertainment industry.
For Rocky, the opportunity is about giving a young creative the chance to take an idea beyond the dreaming stage. “I'm a big believer in creating your own lane and giving people the opportunity to do the same,” he said in a press release. “There are so many talented young people with ideas, ambition and something important to say. This scholarship is about helping one of them turn that vision into something real.”
A$AP Rocky joins other stars offering scholarships to Roc Nation School students
The “F**kin' Problems” hitmaker isn’t the only major name helping students attend the Brooklyn school. DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion, LaMelo Ball and Young Guru have also established scholarships for students there.
The Roc Nation School welcomed its first class in fall 2021 and offers programs connected to fields including music, entrepreneurship, sports business, management and performance. According to the press release, the school also has its own Roc Nation Hope Scholarships, which provide full tuition for four years to 25 percent of enrolled students. Those recipients are chosen from academically competitive, New York-based, first-time freshmen with the greatest financial need.
How else has A$AP Rocky given back to his community?
The scholarship is just the latest example of Rocky putting resources behind opportunities for others. As REVOLT previously reported, he teamed up with Bilt to cover January 2026 rent for every tenant in the Harlem apartment building where he lived as a teenager. The campaign was connected to the rollout of his album Don’t Be Dumb and included a limited-edition vinyl inspired by Harlem and New York City.
From helping residents in his old neighborhood to covering one student’s college tuition, Rocky continues to find ways to bring his success back to the communities and places connected to his own journey.
Applications are open through Dec. 15.
Rocky said the scholarship is meant to help a young creative turn their vision “into something real.”
A$AP Rocky is helping one student get through college without paying tuition.
On Tuesday (Oct. 6), the New York rapper announced a new four-year, full-tuition scholarship for an incoming student at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at Long Island University in Brooklyn. The opportunity is open to a first-time freshman planning to enroll in fall 2027.
Applications are already open, but students have until Dec. 15 to apply. The recipient will attend the Roc Nation School for four years with tuition covered while studying in a program built around academics and hands-on experience in the entertainment industry.
For Rocky, the opportunity is about giving a young creative the chance to take an idea beyond the dreaming stage. “I'm a big believer in creating your own lane and giving people the opportunity to do the same,” he said in a press release. “There are so many talented young people with ideas, ambition and something important to say. This scholarship is about helping one of them turn that vision into something real.”
A$AP Rocky joins other stars offering scholarships to Roc Nation School students
The “F**kin' Problems” hitmaker isn’t the only major name helping students attend the Brooklyn school. DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion, LaMelo Ball and Young Guru have also established scholarships for students there.
The Roc Nation School welcomed its first class in fall 2021 and offers programs connected to fields including music, entrepreneurship, sports business, management and performance. According to the press release, the school also has its own Roc Nation Hope Scholarships, which provide full tuition for four years to 25 percent of enrolled students. Those recipients are chosen from academically competitive, New York-based, first-time freshmen with the greatest financial need.
How else has A$AP Rocky given back to his community?
The scholarship is just the latest example of Rocky putting resources behind opportunities for others. As REVOLT previously reported, he teamed up with Bilt to cover January 2026 rent for every tenant in the Harlem apartment building where he lived as a teenager. The campaign was connected to the rollout of his album Don’t Be Dumb and included a limited-edition vinyl inspired by Harlem and New York City.
From helping residents in his old neighborhood to covering one student’s college tuition, Rocky continues to find ways to bring his success back to the communities and places connected to his own journey.
Cynthia Erivo Advised Sorority Sister Sunny Hostin to Change Her Tone After Hot Take on Alleged Cornell Gang Rape
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin has revealed that “Wicked” star and sorority sister Cynthia Erivo called her after she made her controversial comments about the Cornell sexual assault case last week, with the Oscar nominee purportedly telling Hostin to “lead with empathy.”
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin has revealed that “Wicked” star and sorority sister Cynthia Erivo called her after she made her controversial comments about the Cornell sexual assault case last week, with the Oscar nominee purportedly telling Hostin to “lead with empathy.”Last week, Hostin, a former federal prosecutor, told fans of “The View” that she felt it was “important to understand why the DA did not bring a case in 2024” in regards to the ongoing Cornell sexual assault controversy. The victim in the incident, identified only as “Jane Doe,” first reported an alleged sexual assault to Cornell two years ago. This year, she filed a lawsuit against the university, as well as seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity and other parties.
A number of the men accused in the alleged gang rape case have denied any wrongdoing. While speaking on the subject last week, Hostin said Doe’s voluntary alcohol and drug usage in the incident made it difficult for the DA to raise her case in New York.
“She allowed other boys and consented to other boys snorting ketamine off of her body, and under New York law, voluntary intoxication or drug use that merely impairs judgment does not legally constitute an inability to consent to sexual activity,” Hostin said. “That means if you voluntarily ingest drugs, voluntarily take alcohol, you can agree to have threesomes — which, in her statement, she agreed to have two separate threesomes.”
“The problem is the New York law,” Hostin clarified in a subsequent “View” episode, adding that she “would have prosecuted this case like I prosecuted a lot of sex crimes.”
During Monday’s episode of the “‘Behind the Table” podcast, Hostin explained her comments and revealed the advice that Erivo gave her, in the wake of the immense backlash to her initial comments.
“I see things, when it comes to the law, sort of black-and-white. I apply the facts as I know them to the law,” Hostin said. “It’s my job, in a sense, on this panel. When I first talked about this topic on the panel, I led with the law. Because everyone else had spoken emotionally about it.”
“I needed, I felt, to bring us back to this New York law, which is really terrible and needs to be changed,” she explained. “In the second segment, I was comfortable enough after I’d spoken to the law, to speak about the moral issue, because the morality of what happened is very different from the legality of what happened.”
In response to her comments, Erivo apparently called Hostin from Paris.
“She called me and said, ‘Sis, I know you and I know your heart and your life’s work has been about protecting women and children. But, the clip that I saw doesn’t reflect who you are,’” Hostin recalled. “She then said, ‘I’m a blunt person and you are a blunt person.’ That’s why we get along so well, because we get the BS out when we talk to each other. She said she’s had to learn to give people her opinion in a way that they can receive it rather than just be blunt.”
“Instead of leading with the law, I need to lead with empathy so that people can receive the message about the law,” Erivo advised Hostin. The “View” co-host then noted, “That’s why the next time we talked about it, I led with that so that people would be able to receive the facts that, in New York, if you’re voluntarily intoxicated you’d have to be completely passed out, affirmatively say no, or you would have to be drugged involuntarily to prove sexual assault.”
“I was accused of defending these young men, and victim-shaming, which is something I would never do since I spent the majority of my career prosecuting sex crimes,” Hostin added. “I was kind of fascinated by the way people received the information that I gave, which was ultimately the law in New York must be changed because the bar is so very high in New York once someone is voluntarily intoxicated to prove sexual assault.”
“The burden becomes so high,” Hostin concluded. “It’s almost impossible to prove sexual assault.”
A number of the men accused in the alleged gang rape case have denied any wrongdoing. While speaking on the subject last week, Hostin said Doe’s voluntary alcohol and drug usage in the incident made it difficult for the DA to raise her case in New York.
“She allowed other boys and consented to other boys snorting ketamine off of her body, and under New York law, voluntary intoxication or drug use that merely impairs judgment does not legally constitute an inability to consent to sexual activity,” Hostin said. “That means if you voluntarily ingest drugs, voluntarily take alcohol, you can agree to have threesomes — which, in her statement, she agreed to have two separate threesomes.”
“The problem is the New York law,” Hostin clarified in a subsequent “View” episode, adding that she “would have prosecuted this case like I prosecuted a lot of sex crimes.”
During Monday’s episode of the “‘Behind the Table” podcast, Hostin explained her comments and revealed the advice that Erivo gave her, in the wake of the immense backlash to her initial comments.
“I see things, when it comes to the law, sort of black-and-white. I apply the facts as I know them to the law,” Hostin said. “It’s my job, in a sense, on this panel. When I first talked about this topic on the panel, I led with the law. Because everyone else had spoken emotionally about it.”
“I needed, I felt, to bring us back to this New York law, which is really terrible and needs to be changed,” she explained. “In the second segment, I was comfortable enough after I’d spoken to the law, to speak about the moral issue, because the morality of what happened is very different from the legality of what happened.”
In response to her comments, Erivo apparently called Hostin from Paris.
“She called me and said, ‘Sis, I know you and I know your heart and your life’s work has been about protecting women and children. But, the clip that I saw doesn’t reflect who you are,’” Hostin recalled. “She then said, ‘I’m a blunt person and you are a blunt person.’ That’s why we get along so well, because we get the BS out when we talk to each other. She said she’s had to learn to give people her opinion in a way that they can receive it rather than just be blunt.”
“Instead of leading with the law, I need to lead with empathy so that people can receive the message about the law,” Erivo advised Hostin. The “View” co-host then noted, “That’s why the next time we talked about it, I led with that so that people would be able to receive the facts that, in New York, if you’re voluntarily intoxicated you’d have to be completely passed out, affirmatively say no, or you would have to be drugged involuntarily to prove sexual assault.”
“I was accused of defending these young men, and victim-shaming, which is something I would never do since I spent the majority of my career prosecuting sex crimes,” Hostin added. “I was kind of fascinated by the way people received the information that I gave, which was ultimately the law in New York must be changed because the bar is so very high in New York once someone is voluntarily intoxicated to prove sexual assault.”
“The burden becomes so high,” Hostin concluded. “It’s almost impossible to prove sexual assault.”
George Michael's Faith Tour Concert Film Hits IMAX December 9
George Michael is returning to the big screen in a new concert film built from recently rediscovered, never-before-seen footage of his 1988 Faith Tour. George Michael: The Faith Tour will be released exclusively in IMAX on December 9, followed by a wider release everywhere on December 11.
The film is directed by Andy Morahan and David Austin. It captures the global superstar performing at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy during the European leg of the Faith Tour in 1988. The footage was assembled from a 14-camera shoot captured on 35mm film over two nights.
An early access event, Gotta Have Faith: George Michael IMAX Early Access Event, is set for December 9 at 7PM local time at participating IMAX theatres nationwide. Guests who attend will receive an exclusive collectible ticket, while supplies last.
The film also includes an opening original short film by Mary McCartney. It is produced by George Michael Entertainment and Globe Originals, in partnership with Mercury Studios. The runtime is 113 minutes and the film is not rated.
An official trailer for the concert film has been released, offering a first look at the archival footage. Tickets for the IMAX release are on sale now.
The film is directed by Andy Morahan and David Austin. It captures the global superstar performing at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy during the European leg of the Faith Tour in 1988. The footage was assembled from a 14-camera shoot captured on 35mm film over two nights.
An early access event, Gotta Have Faith: George Michael IMAX Early Access Event, is set for December 9 at 7PM local time at participating IMAX theatres nationwide. Guests who attend will receive an exclusive collectible ticket, while supplies last.
The film also includes an opening original short film by Mary McCartney. It is produced by George Michael Entertainment and Globe Originals, in partnership with Mercury Studios. The runtime is 113 minutes and the film is not rated.
An official trailer for the concert film has been released, offering a first look at the archival footage. Tickets for the IMAX release are on sale now.
So Wait, Kevin Hart Had A Sex Tape?
Kevin Hart has a sex tape in his past, and somehow that little piece of information escaped a whole lot of us. Now, he’s got a fresh legal battle that’s brought it back to the world.
Did y’all know this? I definitely did not. I knew Kevin had endured some marital drama and a very public extortion scandal years ago, but the actual tape connected to the mess got past me. Now, nearly a decade later, that episode could become part of a courtroom battle involving Miesha Shakes, his former assistant.
According to TMZ, Miesha Shakes wants Montia Sabbag to testify in Hart’s ongoing lawsuit against her. Sabbag was the woman involved in the 2017 tape recording, and Shakes reportedly wants to question her about what happened and the investigation that followed.
Sabbag sued Hart for $60 million in 2019, alleging she was recorded having sex without her consent. Hart denied wrongdoing. That lawsuit was ultimately dismissed without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, according to federal court records. Watch for the hook.
Hart is NOW suing Shakes over allegations that she violated a nondisclosure agreement by discussing his private life during an interview. Shakes disputes his position and argues that Hart failed to satisfy obligations under their agreement, which she says makes it void.
Hart claims Shakes harmed his reputation by discussing private matters. Shakes is apparently preparing to argue that Kevin’s reputation had already taken hits because of controversies from his own life. One of the examples she reportedly intends to invoke is the 2017 sex tape episode. I know Montia Sabbag wants no parts of this.
And yet, that changes the complexion of this battle.
If reputation becomes a significant issue, Shakes appears prepared to examine exactly how much damage she could have caused versus whatever damage already existed publicly.
She reportedly plans to testify herself and wants Kevin Hart on the witness stand as well. Now she wants Sabbag involved too.
Kevin Hart has spent years moving beyond that ugly chapter. I mean we literally interviewed him! And Go Birds! Movies, tours, businesses and blockbuster success is all KH does now. And commercials.
Hopefully this works out for everybody.
Did y’all know this? I definitely did not. I knew Kevin had endured some marital drama and a very public extortion scandal years ago, but the actual tape connected to the mess got past me. Now, nearly a decade later, that episode could become part of a courtroom battle involving Miesha Shakes, his former assistant.
According to TMZ, Miesha Shakes wants Montia Sabbag to testify in Hart’s ongoing lawsuit against her. Sabbag was the woman involved in the 2017 tape recording, and Shakes reportedly wants to question her about what happened and the investigation that followed.
Sabbag sued Hart for $60 million in 2019, alleging she was recorded having sex without her consent. Hart denied wrongdoing. That lawsuit was ultimately dismissed without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, according to federal court records. Watch for the hook.
Hart is NOW suing Shakes over allegations that she violated a nondisclosure agreement by discussing his private life during an interview. Shakes disputes his position and argues that Hart failed to satisfy obligations under their agreement, which she says makes it void.
Hart claims Shakes harmed his reputation by discussing private matters. Shakes is apparently preparing to argue that Kevin’s reputation had already taken hits because of controversies from his own life. One of the examples she reportedly intends to invoke is the 2017 sex tape episode. I know Montia Sabbag wants no parts of this.
And yet, that changes the complexion of this battle.
If reputation becomes a significant issue, Shakes appears prepared to examine exactly how much damage she could have caused versus whatever damage already existed publicly.
She reportedly plans to testify herself and wants Kevin Hart on the witness stand as well. Now she wants Sabbag involved too.
Kevin Hart has spent years moving beyond that ugly chapter. I mean we literally interviewed him! And Go Birds! Movies, tours, businesses and blockbuster success is all KH does now. And commercials.
Hopefully this works out for everybody.
Kim Fields Regine-ly Reacts To Audaciously Ashy Abyss Dwellers Calling The Living Single Cast ‘Unattractive’
Theeeeee audacity! That’s what Living Single fans (like us!) are saying after an audaciously ashy, abyss-dwelling group of mouth breathers had the nerve to dub the cast of the beloved ’90s sitcom “unattractive.”
Now, the uproar has gotten so loud that one of the show’s stars has entered the chat.
Earlier this week, the hosts of The Views From The 7 podcast sparked backlash after a convo they had about Living Single went viral across Black social media.
“No one watched Living Single and said they are attractive,” one of the men said. “You didn’t say they was ugly, but nobody say they was attractive.
“They weren’t Girlfriends,” added another.
Another one on the panel also called out Maxine Shaw’s “Mystikal braids” as the group wondered how men were choosing to date the character played by Erika Alexander.
As you can imagine, the group has been dragged across Al Gore’s Internet as people came to the defense of the Queen, Kim Fields, Kim Coles and Erika Alexander.
HelloBeautiful reports that one Reddit commenter described the cast on the beloved sitcom as “real everyday people,” adding that their relatability was likely part of the show’s appeal. Others immediately started naming their favorites, with Maxine, Regine, and Khadijah getting love throughout the discussion.
KevOnStage also joined the online conversation, and in his comments, Kim Fields, who portrayed Regine Hunter on the Fox sitcom, weighed in.
“Da Fuq?!” she wrote, much to the delight of fellow commenters who wondered where the group garnered the audacity to weigh in on anyone’s looks.
As you can imagine, these “podcasters” have been getting draaaaaaaagged within an inch of their musty microphones.
Now, the uproar has gotten so loud that one of the show’s stars has entered the chat.
Earlier this week, the hosts of The Views From The 7 podcast sparked backlash after a convo they had about Living Single went viral across Black social media.
“No one watched Living Single and said they are attractive,” one of the men said. “You didn’t say they was ugly, but nobody say they was attractive.
“They weren’t Girlfriends,” added another.
Another one on the panel also called out Maxine Shaw’s “Mystikal braids” as the group wondered how men were choosing to date the character played by Erika Alexander.
As you can imagine, the group has been dragged across Al Gore’s Internet as people came to the defense of the Queen, Kim Fields, Kim Coles and Erika Alexander.
HelloBeautiful reports that one Reddit commenter described the cast on the beloved sitcom as “real everyday people,” adding that their relatability was likely part of the show’s appeal. Others immediately started naming their favorites, with Maxine, Regine, and Khadijah getting love throughout the discussion.
KevOnStage also joined the online conversation, and in his comments, Kim Fields, who portrayed Regine Hunter on the Fox sitcom, weighed in.
“Da Fuq?!” she wrote, much to the delight of fellow commenters who wondered where the group garnered the audacity to weigh in on anyone’s looks.
As you can imagine, these “podcasters” have been getting draaaaaaaagged within an inch of their musty microphones.
Nicole Scherzinger Shares Graphic New Photos of Leg Injury From Boiling Water Spill Before Show
The show must go on! It’s a mantra that’s been a part of the entertainment industry for generations, and it’s one Nicole Scherzinger took to heart after a recent devastating accident left her bloodied and blistered.
On Tuesday, October 6, the performer shared how she’s not letting her injury affect the show.
“What they see vs. what they don’t see…,” she captioned a series of photos on her Instagram showing her washboard abs and full glam juxtaposed with how her wounds are healing.
In the slideshow, the singer shared a fresh photo of the extensive injuries along the inside of her right leg, with long marks and blisters deepening from red into a dark purple.
It all started more than a week ago, on September 26, when the Pussycat Dolls singer took to her Instagram Stories to show her leg covered in fresh blisters and lesions from the knee down, as reported by The U.S. Sun.
“Nothing like boiling water falling on your leg an hour before your set – But the show must go on,” she wrote from Düsseldorf, Germany, moments before the group was set to hit the stage.
Scherzinger is in the midst of touring Europe and the U.K. with her Pussycat Dolls bandmates Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts.
The 2025 Tony Award winner has kept fans apprised of her healing journey, including a recent playful Instagram video with Wyatt and Roberts revealing how she treats the injury before each show.
“That’s my girl!!!!!! Warrior WOMAN!!!! 🩷🙌🏼🩷 ICONIC BEHAVIOR!!!,” Wyatt commented on the video that showed Scherzinger’s wrapped leg hidden under her stage ensemble as she lip synced the phrase, “I eat bad days for breakfast!”
There are only five dates remaining for The PCD Forever Tour, traveling through Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, and London over the next week before the group sets off for their final show in São Paulo, Brazil, on October 30.
The show must go on! It’s a mantra that’s been a part of the entertainment industry for generations, and it’s one Nicole Scherzinger took to heart after a recent devastating accident left her bloodied and blistered.
On Tuesday, October 6, the performer shared how she’s not letting her injury affect the show.
“What they see vs. what they don’t see…,” she captioned a series of photos on her Instagram showing her washboard abs and full glam juxtaposed with how her wounds are healing.
In the slideshow, the singer shared a fresh photo of the extensive injuries along the inside of her right leg, with long marks and blisters deepening from red into a dark purple.
“Nothing like boiling water falling on your leg an hour before your set – But the show must go on,” she wrote from Düsseldorf, Germany, moments before the group was set to hit the stage.
Scherzinger is in the midst of touring Europe and the U.K. with her Pussycat Dolls bandmates Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts.
The 2025 Tony Award winner has kept fans apprised of her healing journey, including a recent playful Instagram video with Wyatt and Roberts revealing how she treats the injury before each show.
“That’s my girl!!!!!! Warrior WOMAN!!!! 🩷🙌🏼🩷 ICONIC BEHAVIOR!!!,” Wyatt commented on the video that showed Scherzinger’s wrapped leg hidden under her stage ensemble as she lip synced the phrase, “I eat bad days for breakfast!”
There are only five dates remaining for The PCD Forever Tour, traveling through Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, and London over the next week before the group sets off for their final show in São Paulo, Brazil, on October 30.
Ex-boyfriend Angel Carrasco arrested in Bronx balcony death of young mother Nathaly Ramirez
The ex-boyfriend of a Bronx mother who died after she and her infant daughter were pushed from a 15th-floor balcony has been arrested, ending a dayslong manhunt, authorities said.
Angel Carrasco spent the night in custody at the 49th Precinct after his arrest by the NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force. He is expected to face a judge Thursday on murder and related charges.
Carrasco had been identified by investigators as the ex-boyfriend of Nathaly Ramirez and the father of her 8-month-old daughter. Families members identified the infant as Angel.
Police have said Ramirez, 23, died after she and her daughter were pushed from a balcony at an apartment building on Olinville Avenue in the Allerton section of the Bronx. Authorities believe Ramirez shielded her 8-month-old daughter during the fall, helping the child survive. The infant remains hospitalized but is expected to recover, according to police.
Investigators say surveillance video showed Carrasco inside and outside the apartment building. The victim's mother also identified him as Ramirez's ex-boyfriend.
The investigation has also centered on a documented history of domestic violence involving the couple. According to police, officers responded to the apartment twice in January. In one incident, Carrasco was charged with slapping Ramirez during a dispute. Days later, police said he broke into her apartment looking for her and was charged with burglary, though the case was later sealed. Police said there are four domestic incident reports involving the couple.
Carrasco was charged with murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, attempted manslaughter and assault.
Friends and neighbors gathered outside the building Wednesday with flowers and candles to remember Ramirez, describing her as a devoted new mother. Among those who visited the makeshift memorial on Wednesday were a group of Ramirez's former high school classmates from Bronx Leadership Academy.
"I don't remember a day that she was mad, sad. If we were sad, she would lift us up. She played volleyball, basketball, everything. So that's what we know her for: being athletic, being happy, lifting everybody up," Ramirez's friend Dominique Rosado said.
The death of Ramirez has drawn renewed attention to domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Her photo has now been added to a wall honoring victims of domestic violence.
"It's a very painful moment today when we hung up Nathaly," said Stephanie McGraw, founder and CEO of WARM, a domestic violence organization in Harlem that works to help victims.
McGraw said her organization would have helped Ramirez and her daughter if they had been contacted.
"We wouldn't have asked any questions. We would have went in, we would have packed her up, we would have got her out and got her to safety," McGraw said.
Angel Carrasco spent the night in custody at the 49th Precinct after his arrest by the NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force. He is expected to face a judge Thursday on murder and related charges.
Carrasco had been identified by investigators as the ex-boyfriend of Nathaly Ramirez and the father of her 8-month-old daughter. Families members identified the infant as Angel.
Police have said Ramirez, 23, died after she and her daughter were pushed from a balcony at an apartment building on Olinville Avenue in the Allerton section of the Bronx. Authorities believe Ramirez shielded her 8-month-old daughter during the fall, helping the child survive. The infant remains hospitalized but is expected to recover, according to police.
Investigators say surveillance video showed Carrasco inside and outside the apartment building. The victim's mother also identified him as Ramirez's ex-boyfriend.
The investigation has also centered on a documented history of domestic violence involving the couple. According to police, officers responded to the apartment twice in January. In one incident, Carrasco was charged with slapping Ramirez during a dispute. Days later, police said he broke into her apartment looking for her and was charged with burglary, though the case was later sealed. Police said there are four domestic incident reports involving the couple.
Carrasco was charged with murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, attempted manslaughter and assault.
Friends and neighbors gathered outside the building Wednesday with flowers and candles to remember Ramirez, describing her as a devoted new mother. Among those who visited the makeshift memorial on Wednesday were a group of Ramirez's former high school classmates from Bronx Leadership Academy.
"I don't remember a day that she was mad, sad. If we were sad, she would lift us up. She played volleyball, basketball, everything. So that's what we know her for: being athletic, being happy, lifting everybody up," Ramirez's friend Dominique Rosado said.
The death of Ramirez has drawn renewed attention to domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Her photo has now been added to a wall honoring victims of domestic violence.
"It's a very painful moment today when we hung up Nathaly," said Stephanie McGraw, founder and CEO of WARM, a domestic violence organization in Harlem that works to help victims.
McGraw said her organization would have helped Ramirez and her daughter if they had been contacted.
"We wouldn't have asked any questions. We would have went in, we would have packed her up, we would have got her out and got her to safety," McGraw said.
Vikings Sign Odell Beckham Jr. To Practice Squad After Wr's Giants Release
Odell Beckham is getting another shot. The Minnesota Vikings have signed the veteran receiver to their practice squad, the team announced on Wednesday.
Minnesota also added wideout Jeshaun Jones to its practice squad.
Beckham made the New York Giants' initial 53-man roster in August out of training camp, but he was released after three games in which he had zero catches on one target over 20 snaps.
The Vikings' offense is looking for help at receiver as Justin Jefferson continues to deal with an ankle injury suffered in Week 3.
Outside Jefferson, who was inactive this past Sunday, Jordan Addison has gotten the vast majority of the receiver targets, catching 11 of 22 for 163 yards and one touchdown. No other Vikings wide receiver has more than two catches. Jauan Jennings hasn’t gotten involved after getting banged up early in the season, Myles Price is a special teams ace and Tai Felton has one catch in four games.
The Vikings also have receivers Michael Briscoe and Dillon Bell on the practice squad.
Adding Beckham to the mix is a decent flier for a Vikings offense that has struggled to gain any traction with Kyler Murray under center. Coach Kevin O’Connell was the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, when Beckham helped L.A. win a Super Bowl.
It remains to be seen whether the 33-year-old Beckham has much left in the tank, but he’ll get at least one more chance to take a test drive.
Minnesota also added wideout Jeshaun Jones to its practice squad.
Beckham made the New York Giants' initial 53-man roster in August out of training camp, but he was released after three games in which he had zero catches on one target over 20 snaps.
The Vikings' offense is looking for help at receiver as Justin Jefferson continues to deal with an ankle injury suffered in Week 3.
Outside Jefferson, who was inactive this past Sunday, Jordan Addison has gotten the vast majority of the receiver targets, catching 11 of 22 for 163 yards and one touchdown. No other Vikings wide receiver has more than two catches. Jauan Jennings hasn’t gotten involved after getting banged up early in the season, Myles Price is a special teams ace and Tai Felton has one catch in four games.
The Vikings also have receivers Michael Briscoe and Dillon Bell on the practice squad.
Adding Beckham to the mix is a decent flier for a Vikings offense that has struggled to gain any traction with Kyler Murray under center. Coach Kevin O’Connell was the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, when Beckham helped L.A. win a Super Bowl.
It remains to be seen whether the 33-year-old Beckham has much left in the tank, but he’ll get at least one more chance to take a test drive.
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Jacket and First Moonwalk Shoes Head to Auction
Julien’s Auctions will sell Michael Jackson’s red-and-black “Thriller” jacket and shoes alongside the rhinestone glove and loafers from his 1983 moonwalk debut.
The four pieces will headline the Michael Jackson: The Fashion Legacy Auction, running Dec. 7–9 at Rosewood Abu Dhabi.
Before the auction, the items will appear at Prince Jackson’s “This Is Thriller” event at Los Angeles’ Palace Theatre, where parts of the iconic video were filmed.
Four pieces of Michael Jackson history from arguably the most consequential year of his career are heading back to the auction block.
Julien’s Auctions announced on Wednesday, October 7, that Jackson’s red-and-black leather jacket and black shoes from the 1983 “Thriller” music video will be offered alongside the rhinestone-covered glove from his landmark Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever performance and the loafers he wore during rehearsals for the show. According to People, the broadcast aired in May 1983, when Jackson publicly debuted the moonwalk during “Billie Jean,” creating one of the defining images of his career.
The four pieces will headline Michael Jackson: The Fashion Legacy Auction, part of Julien’s Celebrity & Pop Culture Experience running Dec. 7 through Dec. 9 at Rosewood Abu Dhabi. Julien’s previously handled sales of the “Motown 25” glove in 2009 and a “Thriller” jacket in 2011, both of which set records.
“The Thriller jacket is the one the world has never stopped talking about,” Julien’s co-founder and executive director Martin Nolan said in a statement, adding that the auction house was “thrilled to unveil it alongside the rhinestone-studded glove Michael Jackson wore when he debuted the moonwalk at Motown 25.”
“Each one carries a moment that changed pop culture forever,” Nolan added.
That history is concentrated within a remarkable stretch of 1983. Thriller had reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 weeks before Jackson taped Motown 25. His performance of “Billie Jean” introduced a mass television audience to the moonwalk and further established the single white glove as part of his visual identity.
Months later, the John Landis-directed “Thriller” short film turned Jackson’s red leather jacket into another instantly recognizable piece of pop iconography.
Before the items travel to Abu Dhabi, they will return to a location connected to that history. They are scheduled to be displayed during Prince Jackson’s Heal Los Angeles Foundation’s annual “This Is Thriller” event at the Palace Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, where portions of the “Thriller” video were filmed.
Their return to market also comes during a new wave of interest in Jackson’s work. The Jaafar Jackson-led Michael biopic became a billion-dollar global hit this year, prompting Lionsgate to begin developing a sequel.
Jackson’s catalog surged alongside the movie, with “Billie Jean,” “Chicago,” and “Beat It” recently occupying the top three positions on Billboard’s R&B Streaming Songs chart.
The resurgence has extended well beyond his biggest hits. “Chicago,” released posthumously on Xscape, reached new chart heights, while the Invincible deep cut “Heaven Can Wait” was recently ranked No. 20 on Essence’s list of the greatest R&B songs of all time.
Sony Music also named Thriller and Bad among its top-selling recorded music projects during a quarter in which its music sales jumped 22 percent.
The four pieces will headline the Michael Jackson: The Fashion Legacy Auction, running Dec. 7–9 at Rosewood Abu Dhabi.
Before the auction, the items will appear at Prince Jackson’s “This Is Thriller” event at Los Angeles’ Palace Theatre, where parts of the iconic video were filmed.
Four pieces of Michael Jackson history from arguably the most consequential year of his career are heading back to the auction block.
Julien’s Auctions announced on Wednesday, October 7, that Jackson’s red-and-black leather jacket and black shoes from the 1983 “Thriller” music video will be offered alongside the rhinestone-covered glove from his landmark Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever performance and the loafers he wore during rehearsals for the show. According to People, the broadcast aired in May 1983, when Jackson publicly debuted the moonwalk during “Billie Jean,” creating one of the defining images of his career.
The four pieces will headline Michael Jackson: The Fashion Legacy Auction, part of Julien’s Celebrity & Pop Culture Experience running Dec. 7 through Dec. 9 at Rosewood Abu Dhabi. Julien’s previously handled sales of the “Motown 25” glove in 2009 and a “Thriller” jacket in 2011, both of which set records.
“The Thriller jacket is the one the world has never stopped talking about,” Julien’s co-founder and executive director Martin Nolan said in a statement, adding that the auction house was “thrilled to unveil it alongside the rhinestone-studded glove Michael Jackson wore when he debuted the moonwalk at Motown 25.”
“Each one carries a moment that changed pop culture forever,” Nolan added.
That history is concentrated within a remarkable stretch of 1983. Thriller had reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 weeks before Jackson taped Motown 25. His performance of “Billie Jean” introduced a mass television audience to the moonwalk and further established the single white glove as part of his visual identity.
Months later, the John Landis-directed “Thriller” short film turned Jackson’s red leather jacket into another instantly recognizable piece of pop iconography.
Before the items travel to Abu Dhabi, they will return to a location connected to that history. They are scheduled to be displayed during Prince Jackson’s Heal Los Angeles Foundation’s annual “This Is Thriller” event at the Palace Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, where portions of the “Thriller” video were filmed.
Their return to market also comes during a new wave of interest in Jackson’s work. The Jaafar Jackson-led Michael biopic became a billion-dollar global hit this year, prompting Lionsgate to begin developing a sequel.
Jackson’s catalog surged alongside the movie, with “Billie Jean,” “Chicago,” and “Beat It” recently occupying the top three positions on Billboard’s R&B Streaming Songs chart.
The resurgence has extended well beyond his biggest hits. “Chicago,” released posthumously on Xscape, reached new chart heights, while the Invincible deep cut “Heaven Can Wait” was recently ranked No. 20 on Essence’s list of the greatest R&B songs of all time.
Sony Music also named Thriller and Bad among its top-selling recorded music projects during a quarter in which its music sales jumped 22 percent.
Lizzo Says She's 'Made Peace' With Allegations: 'The World Controls the Narrative'
Lizzo believes that the public has contrived a nefarious “version” of her three years after being sued by a group of former employees.
On Wednesday (Oct. 7), the Bitch vocalist appeared on TODAY and addressed being sued by three ex-backup dancers for sexual harassment and overseeing a hostile work environment. While claims of fat-shaming were dismissed from the suit, the case is still ongoing. A separate harassment and discrimination lawsuit, filed by Lizzo’s former stylist Asha Daniels, was dismissed last month.
“I had to make peace with the fact that there’s a version of Lizzo that exists now that the world controls the narrative and I don’t,” the four-time Grammy winner said around the 5:30 mark of the video below. “But what I can control is who I really am.”
Lizzo added that she doesn’t consider herself a “fighter” against allegations about herself but is instead a “lover.”
“I think that is the business that I’m in now because I do realize it’s a headline game,” she continued. “I’m like, ‘Okay, how many headlines can I have out there about the things that I’m doing that I’m proud of and that I actually did?’”
The pop and R&B vocalist has also used her legal troubles as an “opportunity for growth” and “self-reflection.”
Lizzo has spoken about receiving backlash from the lawsuits in numerous interviews, but while visiting Angie Martinez’s IRL Podcast last month, the musician recalled the public fallout triggering a panic attack while she was driving.
"It wasn't even about the lawsuit. It was how it was being received by everyone... this was just a very public attack on the fiber of my being, everything that I represent," she told Martinez.
On Wednesday (Oct. 7), the Bitch vocalist appeared on TODAY and addressed being sued by three ex-backup dancers for sexual harassment and overseeing a hostile work environment. While claims of fat-shaming were dismissed from the suit, the case is still ongoing. A separate harassment and discrimination lawsuit, filed by Lizzo’s former stylist Asha Daniels, was dismissed last month.
“I had to make peace with the fact that there’s a version of Lizzo that exists now that the world controls the narrative and I don’t,” the four-time Grammy winner said around the 5:30 mark of the video below. “But what I can control is who I really am.”
Lizzo added that she doesn’t consider herself a “fighter” against allegations about herself but is instead a “lover.”
“I think that is the business that I’m in now because I do realize it’s a headline game,” she continued. “I’m like, ‘Okay, how many headlines can I have out there about the things that I’m doing that I’m proud of and that I actually did?’”
The pop and R&B vocalist has also used her legal troubles as an “opportunity for growth” and “self-reflection.”
Lizzo has spoken about receiving backlash from the lawsuits in numerous interviews, but while visiting Angie Martinez’s IRL Podcast last month, the musician recalled the public fallout triggering a panic attack while she was driving.
"It wasn't even about the lawsuit. It was how it was being received by everyone... this was just a very public attack on the fiber of my being, everything that I represent," she told Martinez.
FBI Says Teen Planned Mall Of America Attack: An Undercover Gun Sale Brought The Alleged Plot To A Halt
Federal agents arrested an 18-year-old Minnesota man after prosecutors say he moved from online discussions about extremist violence to an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting at the Mall of America later this month.
According to CBS Minnesota, Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud was taken into custody Tuesday, October 6, during an arranged meeting in Richfield, Minnesota. Federal investigators allege Mohamud believed he was purchasing a rifle and ammunition from someone connected to ISIS. Instead, the person involved in the transaction was working undercover for the FBI.
The Mall of America attack plot had been on investigators’ radar for nearly two years. CBS Minnesota reports that a confidential FBI source exchanged hundreds of messages with Mohamud across social media and encrypted messaging platforms beginning in December 2024. Prosecutors allege those conversations included repeated statements about traveling overseas to join a terrorist organization or carrying out violence in Minnesota.
U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said authorities believed the threat eventually became serious enough to require intervention. “This was a radicalized young man who needed to be watched,” Rosen said, according to the Associated Press.
Federal court documents cited by CBS Minnesota allege Mohamud initially discussed traveling to Somalia and joining al Shabaab before later talking about committing an attack in the United States when he could not afford the trip. Prosecutors say the Mall of America became one of the locations he considered.
By September, authorities allege, the plan had become more specific. Court records cited by FOX 9 say Mohamud identified October 24 as the intended date and pointed to the Hmong Arts Celebration scheduled at the Mall of America. He allegedly said of the event, “it will be a lot of people.”
The mall’s official Hmong Arts Celebration event page continued to list the gathering as scheduled for October 24 from noon until 5 p.m. as of Wednesday afternoon. The annual cultural event is set for the Huntington Bank Rotunda and is promoted as a family-friendly celebration featuring live performances, traditional fashion, music and storytelling centered on Hmong culture.
Investigators also allege Mohamud referenced previous mass shootings while discussing how an attack could unfold. According to CBS Minnesota, a federal affidavit says Mohamud wrote, “I just walk in and shoot,” after discussing video from the 2016 Pulse nightclub attack in Orlando. Prosecutors further allege he posted a video on Discord pledging allegiance to ISIS.
The undercover operation culminated Tuesday when Mohamud allegedly paid $600 for a Norinco AK-47 rifle, four magazines and approximately 200 rounds of 7.62×39 caliber ammunition. According to Valley News Live, investigators had rendered the rifle inoperable before the exchange for safety reasons. Agents arrested Mohamud immediately after he left the undercover employee’s vehicle carrying the weapon and ammunition.
That detail adds important context to early headlines stating that the FBI supplied Mohamud with an assault rifle. While investigators did provide the firearm as part of the controlled transaction, local reporting on the federal affidavit says the weapon had already been disabled before it was handed over. No attack occurred, and no one was injured during the operation, according to Valley News Live.
Federal prosecutors have charged Mohamud with one count involving knowingly receiving a firearm and ammunition while knowing, or having reasonable cause to believe, that they would be used to commit a felony or federal crime of terrorism. FOX 9’s reporting on the federal filing says the alleged terrorism conduct includes attempting to provide support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Rosen said investigators believe the alleged Mall of America attack plot could have resulted in dozens of deaths. According to CBS Minnesota, Rosen said agents disrupted the threat before Mohamud could carry out what prosecutors describe as his intention to kill “maybe 30 to 60 people.”
Federal authorities have stressed that the allegations are contained in a criminal complaint and remain subject to the court process. The Associated Press reported Wednesday that it was not immediately clear whether Mohamud had an attorney available to comment on the allegations. As with all criminal defendants, Mohamud is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Federal agents arrested an 18-year-old Minnesota man after prosecutors say he moved from online discussions about extremist violence to an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting at the Mall of America later this month.
According to CBS Minnesota, Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud was taken into custody Tuesday, October 6, during an arranged meeting in Richfield, Minnesota. Federal investigators allege Mohamud believed he was purchasing a rifle and ammunition from someone connected to ISIS. Instead, the person involved in the transaction was working undercover for the FBI.
The Mall of America attack plot had been on investigators’ radar for nearly two years. CBS Minnesota reports that a confidential FBI source exchanged hundreds of messages with Mohamud across social media and encrypted messaging platforms beginning in December 2024. Prosecutors allege those conversations included repeated statements about traveling overseas to join a terrorist organization or carrying out violence in Minnesota.
U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said authorities believed the threat eventually became serious enough to require intervention. “This was a radicalized young man who needed to be watched,” Rosen said, according to the Associated Press.
Federal court documents cited by CBS Minnesota allege Mohamud initially discussed traveling to Somalia and joining al Shabaab before later talking about committing an attack in the United States when he could not afford the trip. Prosecutors say the Mall of America became one of the locations he considered.
By September, authorities allege, the plan had become more specific. Court records cited by FOX 9 say Mohamud identified October 24 as the intended date and pointed to the Hmong Arts Celebration scheduled at the Mall of America. He allegedly said of the event, “it will be a lot of people.”
The mall’s official Hmong Arts Celebration event page continued to list the gathering as scheduled for October 24 from noon until 5 p.m. as of Wednesday afternoon. The annual cultural event is set for the Huntington Bank Rotunda and is promoted as a family-friendly celebration featuring live performances, traditional fashion, music and storytelling centered on Hmong culture.
Investigators also allege Mohamud referenced previous mass shootings while discussing how an attack could unfold. According to CBS Minnesota, a federal affidavit says Mohamud wrote, “I just walk in and shoot,” after discussing video from the 2016 Pulse nightclub attack in Orlando. Prosecutors further allege he posted a video on Discord pledging allegiance to ISIS.
The undercover operation culminated Tuesday when Mohamud allegedly paid $600 for a Norinco AK-47 rifle, four magazines and approximately 200 rounds of 7.62×39 caliber ammunition. According to Valley News Live, investigators had rendered the rifle inoperable before the exchange for safety reasons. Agents arrested Mohamud immediately after he left the undercover employee’s vehicle carrying the weapon and ammunition.
That detail adds important context to early headlines stating that the FBI supplied Mohamud with an assault rifle. While investigators did provide the firearm as part of the controlled transaction, local reporting on the federal affidavit says the weapon had already been disabled before it was handed over. No attack occurred, and no one was injured during the operation, according to Valley News Live.
Federal prosecutors have charged Mohamud with one count involving knowingly receiving a firearm and ammunition while knowing, or having reasonable cause to believe, that they would be used to commit a felony or federal crime of terrorism. FOX 9’s reporting on the federal filing says the alleged terrorism conduct includes attempting to provide support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Rosen said investigators believe the alleged Mall of America attack plot could have resulted in dozens of deaths. According to CBS Minnesota, Rosen said agents disrupted the threat before Mohamud could carry out what prosecutors describe as his intention to kill “maybe 30 to 60 people.”
Federal authorities have stressed that the allegations are contained in a criminal complaint and remain subject to the court process. The Associated Press reported Wednesday that it was not immediately clear whether Mohamud had an attorney available to comment on the allegations. As with all criminal defendants, Mohamud is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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