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Attorney General Pam Bondi ; Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department has filed suit against Maine in an effort to challenge the state’s policy regarding transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday. The lawsuit alleges Maine’s policy violates Title IX and stems from a broader effort […]
(NEW YORK) — Fyre Festival 2 has been “postponed,” according to the organizers. Billy McFarland, who was behind the initial Fyre Festival in the Bahamas, was convicted of wire fraud in connection with the failed 2017 festival. McFarland’s new event, which was scheduled to take place in Mexico from May 30 to June 2, was being advertised under […]
Jemal Countess/Getty Images Michelle Trachtenberg died a natural death from complications of diabetes, the New York City medical examiner’s office said Wednesday. There was no autopsy performed, but toxicology test results gave additional clarity, according to the medical examiner’s office. The Gossip Girl actress was found dead in her apartment in Columbus Circle in February at the age […]
Courtesy of Ladyland 2025 The Essence Festival of Culture will continue its run in New Orleans, returning to the Caesars Superdome this year for another Fourth of July weekend. Helping to celebrate are headliners Boyz II Men, Davido, Master P and Maxwell. The lineup also includes GLoRilla, Muni Long, Summer Walker, Buju Banton, Donell Jones, The Isley […]
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday that he’ll use a Senate procedure that allows home state senators to object to judicial nominees to attempt to block President Donald Trump’s picks for two keep prosecutor positions: the U.S. Attorneys for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. The blue slip […]
Dallas County Jail (DALLAS) — A 17-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated assault mass shooting after he allegedly opened fire at his Dallas high school, shooting classmates “indiscriminately,” according to court documents. Surveillance cameras showed a student letting the suspect, Tracy Haynes, into Wilmer-Hutchins High School through an unsecured door on Tuesday, according to […]
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal has announced a series of seven albums that will drop between now and the end of the year. Legend Has It… will celebrate hip-hop artists who have influenced and impacted the music and culture. It will feature albums from Nas and DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Big L and a special surprise guest. Mobb Deep […]
Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Leaders We Deserve, a political organization led by Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivor and Democratic National Committee Vice Chairman David Hogg, announced Wednesday that it will spend $20 million to help elect younger leaders — including primary challengers to House Democrats who are in safely […]
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A United Airlines flight experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff that was apparently caused by a rare rabbit strike. United Flight 2325 had departed Denver International Airport en route to Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday when the incident occurred. LiveATC audio documents the flight crew asking that the plane […]
Photo by Kaitlyn Morris/Getty Images Bow Wow has been making music for 25 years, but his latest song, “Use Me,” sees him reuniting with Chris Brown for their third song. “It’s hard to deny nostalgia,” Bow Wow told Billboard of the track, which samples Murder Inc.’s 2000 hit “Down A** Chick.” “When you see two artists […]
