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Crime Derek Chauvin's Lawyer Claims George Floyd OD'd In Opening Statement The prosecutor claims Derek Chauvin's lawyer's claim that George Floyd died of an overdose is a lie. By Aron A. March 29, 2021
Crime FedEx Shooter Brandon Scott Hole Kills 8 Before Committing Suicide: Report In this latest mass shooting plaguing America, the suspect, who the FBI was warned about, reportedly took his own life before police could intervene. By Erika Marie April 16, 2021
Music Mariah Carey Sued For $20M Over Alleged Copyright Infringement On "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Andy Stone claims that his song (by the same name) "inspired" Carey's version. By Hayley Hynes June 03, 2022
TV Kenneth Petty's Alleged Victim To Appear On "The Real" & Nicki Minaj Fans Aren't Happy Petty served four years in prison after pleading guilty, and now Jennifer Hough has sued the couple for allegedly harassing her. By Erika Marie September 21, 2021
Gram Young Dolph's Partner Mia Jaye Blasts People "Who Attack The Women & Family" She fired off at social media users who continue to place blame on her and PNB Rock's girlfriend Stephanie for the deaths of the rappers. By Erika Marie September 14, 2022
Crime “SuperFly” Star Kaalan Walker Sentenced To 50 Years In Prison For Raping Multiple Women The actor was also ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. By Lamar Banks October 18, 2022
Music Demi Lovato's Dealer Avoids Criminal Charges Despite Involvement: Report His filmed testimony won't lead to an investigation. By Zaynab September 04, 2018
Crime Johnny May Cash's GF Admits To Killing Rapper, Claims Self Defense Brianna Gibbs says Johnny May Cash was charging at her when she shot him. By Alexander Cole April 20, 2022
Crime Biden & Trump Issue Statements About Kyle Rittenhouse Not Guilty Verdict Last year, Rittenhouse shot and killed two people and injured another after arming himself and patrolling a BLM protest. By Erika Marie November 19, 2021
Pop Culture Live Nation's Request To Dismiss Lawsuit In Drakeo The Ruler's Death Denied By Judge The judge is siding with Drakeo's brother, Ralfy the Plug, ensuring that the lawsuit will go forward. By Isaac Fontes January 14, 2023
Pop Culture Playboy Model Tied Up & Robbed At Gunpoint In Hollywood Home Lauryn Elaine was tied up with a dog leash and robbed of $30K. By Alex Zidel November 09, 2019
Music YSL Rapper FN DaDealer Arrested On Murder Charges: Report The is the latest court case to hit the Atlanta record label. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 02, 2023