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#RHOA: K. Michelle Trashes ‘Lying’ Shamea Morton and Threatens to Spill Dirt
Their friendship had already fallen apart before cameras captured the fallout on Real Housewives of Atlanta. However, K. Michelle Shamea feud took another turn after Shamea accused her of attempted violence.
K. Michelle fires a direct warning at Shamea Morton to stop pushing her after their off-camera feud
K. Michelle addressed their off-camera confrontation in a video shared by @theneighborhoodtalk. She recalled challenging Shamea about information they had previously discussed.
"[I told Shamea], 'I know what you told me,' and she's like, 'No, no, no, no,'" Michelle recalled. She admitted she had consumed "one cup of Jack Daniels" before their heated exchange.
Michelle said anger quickly took over during their argument. "You're a little lying something, like you would do anything to people," she said.
She continued, "You make up stuff. You forget what you said." Michelle also accused Shamea of apologizing only after causing damage. The RHOA star then suggested she could expose information about her former friend. "Because, honey, I can vindicate some things," she said cryptically.
Michelle appeared reluctant to reveal everything she allegedly knew. Still, her warning became considerably more direct as she continued.
"If you keep playing with me, I got a person I need to act," Michelle said. "I ain't no snitch, but don't push me."
The singer also rejected Shamea's RHOA reunion claim about a possible physical confrontation. Michelle said she merely pointed her finger while speaking passionately. She then tackled another controversy surrounding the Real Housewives of Atlanta season. Some viewers had accused cast members of colorism toward Shamea.
K. Michelle firmly rejected that interpretation during another video shared by @baddietvv. "Once you get messy and you got everyone mad at you and you can't keep up your lie, then it's colorist. No."
Michelle called Shamea "dangerous" and accused her of manipulation. She also claimed she possessed "proof" supporting her accusations.
Meanwhile, Shamea appeared to offer her own response on Instagram. She shared a quote about believing someone when others appeared to gang up against them. The message suggested that person "is probably a huge threat, and carries a spirit of truth." Neither woman appeared ready to wave a white flag.
#NewMusic from Q. Parker “Stare”
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Grammy Award-winning artist and self-proclaimed “Romance Dealer” Q Parker has officially released his sultry new single, “STARE,” alongside an accompanying lyric video. The track serves as the lead single from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, Evolution of Romance, Volume Two, which is slated to arrive this fall.
With “STARE,” Parker continues his dedicated mission to keep love and romance at the absolute center of contemporary R&B. The track builds upon his ongoing exploration of attraction, intimacy, and profound emotional connection, setting a mature tone for the upcoming project.
Anchored by his signature vocal runs and a polished, grown R&B aesthetic, the song offers a fresh perspective on the undeniable chemistry that draws two people together.
With “STARE,” Parker continues his dedicated mission to keep love and romance at the absolute center of contemporary R&B. The track builds upon his ongoing exploration of attraction, intimacy, and profound emotional connection, setting a mature tone for the upcoming project.
Anchored by his signature vocal runs and a polished, grown R&B aesthetic, the song offers a fresh perspective on the undeniable chemistry that draws two people together.
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“There is nothing like when two individuals make eye contact and read each other’s soul through their stare,” Parker shared regarding the inspiration behind the new track.
The single serves as a direct follow-up to Evolution of Romance, Volume One, expanding the musical narrative Parker has been actively cultivating through a series of themed songs and visuals centered around modern relationships. Volume Two promises to push that vision even further, cementing his commitment to creating intentional music rooted in real connection.
“STARE” and its official lyric video are available to stream and view now across all major digital platforms.
“There is nothing like when two individuals make eye contact and read each other’s soul through their stare,” Parker shared regarding the inspiration behind the new track.
The single serves as a direct follow-up to Evolution of Romance, Volume One, expanding the musical narrative Parker has been actively cultivating through a series of themed songs and visuals centered around modern relationships. Volume Two promises to push that vision even further, cementing his commitment to creating intentional music rooted in real connection.
“STARE” and its official lyric video are available to stream and view now across all major digital platforms.
#HipHopNews: Ja Rule Says He Was Never Signed to Murder Inc.
Ja Rule became one of the faces of the Murder, Inc. label in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The chart-topping rapper out of Queens scored countless hits for Murder, Inc. and forged an unbreakable bond with Inc founder, the late Irv Gotti. But during a recent appearance on Earn Your Leisure, Ja reminded everyone that he was never technically signed to the label — although he was clearly instrumental in its rise.
"I took [Irv] from $5,000 to $50,000 to $100,000 in six months,” Ja said. “And then I took him to $100,000 to $250,000 in another year … pushing the price up. Irv wasn't — that was me. That was my job.”
Tommy Mottola of Sony Music approached Irv to create what would become Murder Inc. Irv’s brother, Chris Gotti, was listed as a co-founder, but he shared that the label was born out of Irv’s production and management successes.
"It wasn't like he went to Sony and said, 'Hey, give me a record deal,'" Chris explained in an interview with Angie Martinez.
Murder Inc. would go on to sign artists such as Ashanti, Lloyd, Charli Baltimore, and more. Ja Rule, however, wasn't signed to Murder Inc. He was signed to Def Jam.
“I was Murder Inc., you know what I mean?” Ja Rule said. “I didn’t never really feel like a Def Jam artist, per se, because I did everything Murder Inc., you know what I mean? So that’s the way we built it, and that’s the way we moved it. And then it felt right because that’s how D (DMX) was moving with Ruff Ryders and that’s how Jay-Z was moving with Roc-A-Fella.”
"I took [Irv] from $5,000 to $50,000 to $100,000 in six months,” Ja said. “And then I took him to $100,000 to $250,000 in another year … pushing the price up. Irv wasn't — that was me. That was my job.”
Tommy Mottola of Sony Music approached Irv to create what would become Murder Inc. Irv’s brother, Chris Gotti, was listed as a co-founder, but he shared that the label was born out of Irv’s production and management successes.
"It wasn't like he went to Sony and said, 'Hey, give me a record deal,'" Chris explained in an interview with Angie Martinez.
Murder Inc. would go on to sign artists such as Ashanti, Lloyd, Charli Baltimore, and more. Ja Rule, however, wasn't signed to Murder Inc. He was signed to Def Jam.
“I was Murder Inc., you know what I mean?” Ja Rule said. “I didn’t never really feel like a Def Jam artist, per se, because I did everything Murder Inc., you know what I mean? So that’s the way we built it, and that’s the way we moved it. And then it felt right because that’s how D (DMX) was moving with Ruff Ryders and that’s how Jay-Z was moving with Roc-A-Fella.”
Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Grayson’s attorney, Daniel Fultz, confirmed that his client died earlier Sunday but declined to provide any further details.
Grayson, 32, was convicted of second-degree murder in October in the fatal shooting of Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who had reported a possible prowler outside her Springfield-area home. Body camera video of the July 2024 encounter showed Massey crouching in her kitchen and apologizing moments before Grayson shot her in the face.
He was sentenced in January to the maximum 20 years in prison.
Grayson had been diagnosed with colon cancer before Massey’s killing, and his attorneys said at his sentencing that the disease had spread to his liver and lungs. In May, only months into his sentence, he sought medical release under an Illinois law for prisoners with terminal illnesses or serious medical conditions. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board denied his request last month.
Massey called 911 early on July 6, 2024, to report someone prowling outside her home. Grayson and another Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy responded.
Video showed Grayson directing Massey to remove a pot of hot water from the stove. As she held the pot, Massey told the deputies, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.”
Grayson threatened to shoot her, drew his handgun and ordered her to drop the pot. Massey apologized and ducked behind a kitchen counter before Grayson fired three times.
The other deputy, Dawson Farley, later testified that he did not consider Massey a threat and drew his own weapon only after Grayson did.
Grayson was fired after the shooting and charged with first-degree murder. Jurors convicted him of the lesser charge of second-degree murder after Grayson argued that he feared Massey would throw the hot water at him.
Massey’s killing drew national attention and protests and raised questions about how Grayson had moved through several law enforcement agencies before being hired by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.
Illinois lawmakers later passed the Sonya Massey Act, requiring law enforcement agencies to more closely review an applicant’s previous employment records before hiring an officer.
The Justice Department also opened a civil rights investigation after Massey’s death and later reached an agreement with Sangamon County, its sheriff’s office and other agencies requiring changes to policing and emergency response. Those changes included additional training for interactions with people with behavioral health disabilities and development of a mobile crisis response program.
Grayson’s attorney, Daniel Fultz, confirmed that his client died earlier Sunday but declined to provide any further details.
Grayson, 32, was convicted of second-degree murder in October in the fatal shooting of Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who had reported a possible prowler outside her Springfield-area home. Body camera video of the July 2024 encounter showed Massey crouching in her kitchen and apologizing moments before Grayson shot her in the face.
He was sentenced in January to the maximum 20 years in prison.
Grayson had been diagnosed with colon cancer before Massey’s killing, and his attorneys said at his sentencing that the disease had spread to his liver and lungs. In May, only months into his sentence, he sought medical release under an Illinois law for prisoners with terminal illnesses or serious medical conditions. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board denied his request last month.
Massey called 911 early on July 6, 2024, to report someone prowling outside her home. Grayson and another Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy responded.
Video showed Grayson directing Massey to remove a pot of hot water from the stove. As she held the pot, Massey told the deputies, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.”
Grayson threatened to shoot her, drew his handgun and ordered her to drop the pot. Massey apologized and ducked behind a kitchen counter before Grayson fired three times.
The other deputy, Dawson Farley, later testified that he did not consider Massey a threat and drew his own weapon only after Grayson did.
Grayson was fired after the shooting and charged with first-degree murder. Jurors convicted him of the lesser charge of second-degree murder after Grayson argued that he feared Massey would throw the hot water at him.
Massey’s killing drew national attention and protests and raised questions about how Grayson had moved through several law enforcement agencies before being hired by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.
Illinois lawmakers later passed the Sonya Massey Act, requiring law enforcement agencies to more closely review an applicant’s previous employment records before hiring an officer.
The Justice Department also opened a civil rights investigation after Massey’s death and later reached an agreement with Sangamon County, its sheriff’s office and other agencies requiring changes to policing and emergency response. Those changes included additional training for interactions with people with behavioral health disabilities and development of a mobile crisis response program.
Busta Rhymes Settles $6M Legal War With Ex-Assistant For Jaw-Dropping Amount In Major Win
Busta Rhymes will pay former assistant Dashiel Gables $25,000 to end their court fight over pay and claims of abuse at work.
New court papers finally put a number on the deal after both sides agreed to settle earlier this year. Gables will receive two payments of $12,500, with half treated as wages and the other half covering the remainder of the deal.
The money is due after a federal judge signs off on the pay part of the case. The papers name Trevor Smith, Busta’s legal name, along with Starbus LLC and Conglomerate Entertainment as the sides making the payment.
That $25,000 total is far below the roughly $6 million Gables once sought over his short time working for Busta.
AllHipHop previously reported that Gables worked as Busta’s personal assistant from around July 2024 until the job ended in January 2025.
Gables claimed he often worked 15 to 18 hours each day, seven days a week, while earning a flat $200 daily rate. He said those long days followed him on tour and included food runs, personal errands and other jobs for Busta.
The case grew more serious after Gables accused Busta of punching him several times inside a Brooklyn building on January 10, 2025.
Gables said the argument involved work, a late food order and his phone after his daughter tried to reach him. He claimed the alleged attack left marks on his face, sent him for medical care and ended the job that same day.
One of the strangest claims involved a clogged toilet and another assistant who worked around Busta during the same period.
Gables alleged Busta ordered that worker to clear the toilet with a bare hand after saying it had not been cleaned right.
Other claims accused Busta of yelling at workers, spitting on staff, making threats and treating people around him in harsh ways.
Busta denied the claims, saying Gables made them up after their brief working relationship failed and his job ended.
Busta later sued Gables, alleging that his former assistant had spread false claims that damaged his reputation and business ties. He said the case cost him at least two brand deals while the fight moved through a federal court in New York.
The new deal ends that two-way fight without a trial to decide whether either side proved their claims. It also says neither side admits doing anything wrong, so the $25,000 payment is not a ruling against Busta.
Once Gables gets the full amount, he must drop the lawsuit for good and cannot bring the same claims again.
The deal also says Gables must give up his pay claims and return private work records tied to his job.
Gables also says he got all money owed for the hours he worked before signing the deal.
That matters because long hours and the loss of overtime pay were a big part of his case from the start. Busta and Gables signed the $25,000 deal on May 27, 2026, putting the agreement in writing after those talks.
The court still must approve the pay deal before the final papers can be filed and the case can fully close.
Chris Brown’s Tour Money Gets Seized For Housekeeper’s $13 Million Judgment
Chris Brown is about to watch a significant chunk of his tour earnings go straight to his former housekeeper after a Los Angeles judge sided with her in a brutal legal battle.
Maria Avila won the right to collect from his concert income to satisfy a $13 million judgment stemming from a vicious dog attack at his Tarzana home back in December 2020.
The ruling means that as his R&B stadium tour with Usher continues raking in massive revenue, portions of those profits will be diverted to cover what he owes her.
The backstory here is intense. Avila was taking out trash at Brown’s property when a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd named Hades attacked her without warning.
The dog tore away significant portions of her skin, leaving her with permanent facial scarring, partial vision loss, nerve damage, and severe emotional trauma.
Her sister, who witnessed the entire attack, received $885,000 for emotional distress, while Avila’s husband got $50,000. The jury awarded Avila $12.9 million, rounded to $13 million, after finding Brown liable for the incident.
Brown had testified that he warned Avila about the dogs and that Hades was a security animal, not a personal pet.
He also claimed she should have avoided the property unless accompanied by his security team.
The jury rejected his defense entirely. According to TMZ, Brown objected to the court’s decision to tap his tour income, but the judge wasn’t moved by his arguments.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Brown financially.
His R&B tour with Usher has already pulled in $153.4 million across 20 shows, with hundreds of thousands of tickets sold.
Brown’s career touring revenue is approaching a historic $1 billion milestone, so there’s definitely money flowing in to satisfy this judgment.
The ruling means that as his R&B stadium tour with Usher continues raking in massive revenue, portions of those profits will be diverted to cover what he owes her.
The backstory here is intense. Avila was taking out trash at Brown’s property when a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd named Hades attacked her without warning.
The dog tore away significant portions of her skin, leaving her with permanent facial scarring, partial vision loss, nerve damage, and severe emotional trauma.
Her sister, who witnessed the entire attack, received $885,000 for emotional distress, while Avila’s husband got $50,000. The jury awarded Avila $12.9 million, rounded to $13 million, after finding Brown liable for the incident.
Brown had testified that he warned Avila about the dogs and that Hades was a security animal, not a personal pet.
He also claimed she should have avoided the property unless accompanied by his security team.
The jury rejected his defense entirely. According to TMZ, Brown objected to the court’s decision to tap his tour income, but the judge wasn’t moved by his arguments.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Brown financially.
His R&B tour with Usher has already pulled in $153.4 million across 20 shows, with hundreds of thousands of tickets sold.
Brown’s career touring revenue is approaching a historic $1 billion milestone, so there’s definitely money flowing in to satisfy this judgment.
Meghan Markle’s Netflix ‘Gentlemen’ Casting Pulled After Intense UK Backlash
Meghan’s reported casting in season three of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen has been pulled after backlash in the UK grew too intense to move past. The reversal came less than 24 hours after Variety and The Hollywood Reporter first reported she was in early talks to join the show, meaning this entire storyline played out and collapsed within a single news cycle.
Reports first surfaced Friday that Meghan was in advanced discussions to join the crime comedy, with a role reportedly being written specifically for her ahead of a still unconfirmed third season. By Saturday morning, Brown said the offer was already off the table, describing the public reaction in Britain as too fierce to justify continuing. She didn’t mince words about what it meant going forward, warning that the collapse doesn’t bode well for any broader UK acting comeback for the Duchess.
Here’s the piece of this story that’s easy to miss if you only look at the casting news in isolation. This isn’t the first sign that Netflix has been quietly pulling back from its relationship with Meghan. Earlier this year, the streamer withdrew as an investor in her lifestyle brand As Ever and declined to renew her cooking series With Love Meghan for a third season, a move that reportedly left Netflix sitting on roughly $10 million in unsold inventory, including jams, teas and $64 candles that never found buyers.
Around that same time, Netflix’s own leadership, co-CEO Ted Sarandos and chief content officer Bela Bajaria, reportedly unfollowed Meghan on Instagram, a small but telling gesture in an industry where social media dynamics often mirror real business ones. Seen against that backdrop, the Gentlemen casting reversal looks less like an isolated incident and more like the latest chapter in a relationship that’s been cooling for months.
The timing here matters. Brown had previously reported that the potential Gentlemen role was a significant factor behind Meghan and Prince Harry’s decision to relocate their family, including children Archie and Lilibet, back to Britain after six years in California.
King Charles was informed of the move last week, and the family is expected to settle outside London. With the acting opportunity that reportedly helped motivate the move now gone, the couple’s return raises fresh questions about what exactly Meghan’s professional footing in the UK looks like going forward.
Meghan hasn’t taken on a scripted role since wrapping seven seasons on Suits in 2017, before stepping back from acting entirely to marry Prince Harry. Her screen credits since then have leaned toward documentaries, lifestyle programming and brief cameos, including an upcoming appearance as herself in the Amazon comedy Close Personal Friends alongside Brie Larson and Jack Quaid. The Gentlemen would have marked her first real return to scripted television in nearly a decade, which is part of why its collapse carries more weight than a typical casting rumor falling through.
Representatives for Meghan, Guy Ritchie and Netflix have not responded to requests for comment on the reported withdrawal. The Gentlemen’s second season is set to premiere on Netflix September 3, though the show still hasn’t been officially renewed for a third season, meaning the role Meghan was reportedly being considered for may not even exist yet in any confirmed form.
Meghan’s reported casting in season three of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen has been pulled after backlash in the UK grew too intense to move past. The reversal came less than 24 hours after Variety and The Hollywood Reporter first reported she was in early talks to join the show, meaning this entire storyline played out and collapsed within a single news cycle.
Reports first surfaced Friday that Meghan was in advanced discussions to join the crime comedy, with a role reportedly being written specifically for her ahead of a still unconfirmed third season. By Saturday morning, Brown said the offer was already off the table, describing the public reaction in Britain as too fierce to justify continuing. She didn’t mince words about what it meant going forward, warning that the collapse doesn’t bode well for any broader UK acting comeback for the Duchess.
Here’s the piece of this story that’s easy to miss if you only look at the casting news in isolation. This isn’t the first sign that Netflix has been quietly pulling back from its relationship with Meghan. Earlier this year, the streamer withdrew as an investor in her lifestyle brand As Ever and declined to renew her cooking series With Love Meghan for a third season, a move that reportedly left Netflix sitting on roughly $10 million in unsold inventory, including jams, teas and $64 candles that never found buyers.
Around that same time, Netflix’s own leadership, co-CEO Ted Sarandos and chief content officer Bela Bajaria, reportedly unfollowed Meghan on Instagram, a small but telling gesture in an industry where social media dynamics often mirror real business ones. Seen against that backdrop, the Gentlemen casting reversal looks less like an isolated incident and more like the latest chapter in a relationship that’s been cooling for months.
The timing here matters. Brown had previously reported that the potential Gentlemen role was a significant factor behind Meghan and Prince Harry’s decision to relocate their family, including children Archie and Lilibet, back to Britain after six years in California.
King Charles was informed of the move last week, and the family is expected to settle outside London. With the acting opportunity that reportedly helped motivate the move now gone, the couple’s return raises fresh questions about what exactly Meghan’s professional footing in the UK looks like going forward.
Meghan hasn’t taken on a scripted role since wrapping seven seasons on Suits in 2017, before stepping back from acting entirely to marry Prince Harry. Her screen credits since then have leaned toward documentaries, lifestyle programming and brief cameos, including an upcoming appearance as herself in the Amazon comedy Close Personal Friends alongside Brie Larson and Jack Quaid. The Gentlemen would have marked her first real return to scripted television in nearly a decade, which is part of why its collapse carries more weight than a typical casting rumor falling through.
Representatives for Meghan, Guy Ritchie and Netflix have not responded to requests for comment on the reported withdrawal. The Gentlemen’s second season is set to premiere on Netflix September 3, though the show still hasn’t been officially renewed for a third season, meaning the role Meghan was reportedly being considered for may not even exist yet in any confirmed form.
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf
Judge Michael Chitty rendered his decision Saturday after testimony stretched into Friday evening. The decision could have a major impact on how people perceive the justice system in Texas.
Anthony was convicted of murdering 17‑year‑old Austin Metcalf after stabbing him during a Frisco ISD track meet in April 2025. A Collin County jury rejected his self‑defense claim and found he intentionally stabbed Metcalf during an altercation.
"We respect, and expected, the court's decision denying the motion for a new trial," Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a statement. "The jury's guilty verdict stands, and we remain confident in the process. Every defendant has the right to appeal, and our thoughts and prayers remain with the Metcalf family in the painful wake of last week's hearing."
Russell Wilson, one of Anthony's attorneys, expressed disappointment with Chitty's decision.
"We respectfully disagree with the ruling and remain firmly committed to protecting our client's rights," Wilson said. "We believe the issues raised in our motion are substantial and deserve meaningful appellate review. The denial of our motion does not end this case. We will continue the appeal in the Fifth Court of Appeals and pursue every legal remedy available to our client.
"Our commitment to our client has not changed. We will continue to advocate vigorously on his behalf through every lawful avenue available."
Friday's testimony followed a whirlwind day earlier, during which new background information was revealed about both Anthony and Metcalf.
Two attorneys took the witness stand who are best friends in life but on opposite sides of the case. At one point, their exchange actually got heated over whether Anthony received a fair trial.
Anthony returned to the courtroom where he sat beside his defense attorneys, who continued to present their case that his murder trial was so unconventional, the guilty verdict and 35-year sentence should be thrown out.
The witness they used to prove that point was Toby Shook, one of Anthony's trial attorneys, who told the judge that prosecutors put them in a corner.
Shook says the plan was for Anthony to take the stand in his own defense, but that prosecutors were going to severely limit what he could be asked because of a private gentleman's agreement not to bring up anything from the backgrounds of the defendant or the victim.
Both sides made the agreement because Metcalf and Anthony have troubled histories or violent behavior.
Anthony's background, which CBS News Texas first revealed publicly last night, was read in the courtroom when the state presented its case.
In closing arguments, defense attorney Russell Wilson said a heated argument between prosecutors and Anthony's lawyers caused Anthony to lose trust in the state, contributing to his decision not to testify.
Prosecutor Bill Wirskye, the state's only witness, said there was never an agreement preventing Anthony from taking the stand. Wirskye, who is acting as lead counsel in this hearing and also prosecuted Anthony in the murder trial, said the unusual rules were necessary because of threats, intense public pressure, and misinformation about the case. His argument: the restrictions protected the trial.
Wirskye outlined a history of high‑profile trials he says were compromised by threats and outside agitators. He claims that justified a murder trial that relied on private pre‑trial hearings, a tightly controlled courtroom, and a gentleman's agreement to keep the backgrounds of Anthony and Austin Metcalf out of public view.
But the defense says those measures went too far and that the lack of public access violated federal law.
During Thursday's opening statements, the gloves came off between the defense and prosecutors as they exposed the violent backgrounds of both Anthony and Austin Metcalf.
The defense said that during the first murder trial against Anthony, the private off-the-record agreements made it impossible for him to have a fair trial.
It was revealed Thursday that there was a private off-record agreement to keep the sordid backgrounds of both Anthony and Austin Metcalf from the jury and the public so that the murder trial would focus solely on what happened under the tent at the Frisco high school track meet last year.
CBS News Texas learned new details about Austin Metcalf and his twin brother Hunter Metcalf's background from court documents that included a graffiti incident, his use of racial slurs, bullying and assault allegations.
But the never-before-released details of Anthony's teen years in Louisiana up to the day of his arrest for murder are also disturbing, which include threatening texts, stalking, and assault allegations.
John Cusack Shows Support for Mark Ruffalo After Addressing Antisemitic Claims From Paramount
John Cusack is standing by Mark Ruffalo‘s side.The 60-year-old Say Anything actor took to his Twitter/X account on Saturday (August 22) to show support for the Spider-Man: Brand New Day actor after he hit back at claims from Paramount that he was antisemitic.
John reposted Mark‘s statement in response to Paramount and wrote, “Solidarity – well said.”
Paul Walter Hauser took to his Instagram account on Sunday (August 23), showing his support for Mark as well.
“MARK RUFFALO If you think that Mark Ruffalo is antisemitic, you are an actual moron,” he wrote in a screenshot posted on his account.
In the caption, Paul shared a red heart emoji, followed by “Mark. Focus on an actual harmful person, not the guy who everyone in Hollywood knows is hyper-intelligent, empathetic and talented. Find a new target, dude.”
Previously, Mark called out the Ellison family over the Paramount-Warner Bros merger, comparing Larry Ellison, Oracle’s former CEO and a billionaire with a controlling stake in Paramount that is being managed by his son, David Ellison, to a “classic Oligarch.”
A spokesperson for Paramount then responded to Mark‘s message saying the company is “troubled when antisemitic tropes are invoked in purported service of a business dispute. Words like ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid,’ applied to a corporate transaction, aren’t just wrong — they’re a bridge too far, and they cheapen the very real suffering those words are meant to describe. This doesn’t deserve a response in kind — and to be clear, we don’t tolerate prejudice of any kind, against anyone,” per Variety.
John reposted Mark‘s statement in response to Paramount and wrote, “Solidarity – well said.”
Paul Walter Hauser took to his Instagram account on Sunday (August 23), showing his support for Mark as well.
“MARK RUFFALO If you think that Mark Ruffalo is antisemitic, you are an actual moron,” he wrote in a screenshot posted on his account.
In the caption, Paul shared a red heart emoji, followed by “Mark. Focus on an actual harmful person, not the guy who everyone in Hollywood knows is hyper-intelligent, empathetic and talented. Find a new target, dude.”
Previously, Mark called out the Ellison family over the Paramount-Warner Bros merger, comparing Larry Ellison, Oracle’s former CEO and a billionaire with a controlling stake in Paramount that is being managed by his son, David Ellison, to a “classic Oligarch.”
A spokesperson for Paramount then responded to Mark‘s message saying the company is “troubled when antisemitic tropes are invoked in purported service of a business dispute. Words like ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid,’ applied to a corporate transaction, aren’t just wrong — they’re a bridge too far, and they cheapen the very real suffering those words are meant to describe. This doesn’t deserve a response in kind — and to be clear, we don’t tolerate prejudice of any kind, against anyone,” per Variety.
Sterling K. Brown Reveals His Mother Hasn’t Been Able to Speak Since 2018 After ALS Diagnosis
Sterling K. Brown is reflecting on his time filming the later episodes of This Is Us and how it compares to his real-life as he helps his mother, Aralean navigate her needs while living with ALS.
During a recent episode of the That Was Us rewatch podcast with Chris Sullivan, Mandy Moore, and special guest Lydia Stori, a caregiving advocate, Sterling talked about how there were times when he and his character Randall had a lot in common.
On the show, Randall was dealing with his mom, Rebecca Pearson (Moore), having Alzheimer’s, while in real life Sterling was helping his mom amid her diagnosis.
“My mom has ALS, and there’s a point in time while we were shooting the show, and I remember going into the writers’ room and saying, ‘I don’t know which of my moms will pass away first,’ between my mom versus my TV mom,” he shared (via People), going on to note the “strange parallels” between himself and his television character, along with the fights they both had with their siblings.
Sterling shared that he and his siblings had to decide on the best way to “honor” Aralean‘s wishes, especially as she has been unable to speak since a few months after being diagnosed, though “her mind is still present.”
“And if it takes us a bit longer to get the information, then it takes us a little bit longer. But making sure each step of the journey, we are honoring what she wants,” he said.
During a recent episode of the That Was Us rewatch podcast with Chris Sullivan, Mandy Moore, and special guest Lydia Stori, a caregiving advocate, Sterling talked about how there were times when he and his character Randall had a lot in common.
On the show, Randall was dealing with his mom, Rebecca Pearson (Moore), having Alzheimer’s, while in real life Sterling was helping his mom amid her diagnosis.
“My mom has ALS, and there’s a point in time while we were shooting the show, and I remember going into the writers’ room and saying, ‘I don’t know which of my moms will pass away first,’ between my mom versus my TV mom,” he shared (via People), going on to note the “strange parallels” between himself and his television character, along with the fights they both had with their siblings.
Sterling shared that he and his siblings had to decide on the best way to “honor” Aralean‘s wishes, especially as she has been unable to speak since a few months after being diagnosed, though “her mind is still present.”
“And if it takes us a bit longer to get the information, then it takes us a little bit longer. But making sure each step of the journey, we are honoring what she wants,” he said.
#RIPShelleyFabares, 'Donna Reed Show' and 'One Day at a Time' star, dies at 82
Actress Shelley Fabares, known for her television roles as Francine Webster on the 1975 sitcom "One Day at a Time," Mary Stone on "The Donna Reed Show," and her Billboard Hot 100 song "Johnny Angel," died Sunday in Los Angeles surrounded by her loved ones. She was 82.
In a statement to The Times, a family friend shared the news of the star's death.
"To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort… whose warmth, generosity, humor, and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone who knew her," the statement read. "She had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for."
The family did not disclose the cause of death. Fabares was born in Santa Monica in 1944. She began her acting career at the age of 3 and became a household name playing teenager Mary Stone on "The Donna Reed Show" from 1958 to 1963. Fabares frequently praised her on-screen mother Donna Reed, calling her a "second mother."
Fabares went on to star alongside Elvis Presley in three films: "Girl Happy," "Spinout" and "Clambake."
By the 1970s, Fabares transitioned back to television, starring in the 1971 TV drama "Brian's Song" and appearing in "The Little People" and "The Practice." She ended the decade on Norman Lear's "One Day at a Time," starring as Francine Webster opposite Bonnie Franklin.
Fabares later starred as Christine Armstrong on the ABC sitcom "Coach," earning two Primetime Emmy nominations during the show's nine-season run.
After her 1980 divorce from music producer Lou Adler, Fabares remarried "MASH" actor Mike Farrell in 1984. The pair eventually sold their Sherman Oaks honeymoon home they bought in 1985. They moved to Studio City to better accommodate Fabares' mother, who was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Fabares spent her final years taking care of her mother and advocating for more funding for research into the crippling disease.
She is survived by her husband and daughter, Erin.
In a statement to The Times, a family friend shared the news of the star's death.
"To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort… whose warmth, generosity, humor, and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone who knew her," the statement read. "She had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for."
The family did not disclose the cause of death. Fabares was born in Santa Monica in 1944. She began her acting career at the age of 3 and became a household name playing teenager Mary Stone on "The Donna Reed Show" from 1958 to 1963. Fabares frequently praised her on-screen mother Donna Reed, calling her a "second mother."
Fabares went on to star alongside Elvis Presley in three films: "Girl Happy," "Spinout" and "Clambake."
By the 1970s, Fabares transitioned back to television, starring in the 1971 TV drama "Brian's Song" and appearing in "The Little People" and "The Practice." She ended the decade on Norman Lear's "One Day at a Time," starring as Francine Webster opposite Bonnie Franklin.
Fabares later starred as Christine Armstrong on the ABC sitcom "Coach," earning two Primetime Emmy nominations during the show's nine-season run.
After her 1980 divorce from music producer Lou Adler, Fabares remarried "MASH" actor Mike Farrell in 1984. The pair eventually sold their Sherman Oaks honeymoon home they bought in 1985. They moved to Studio City to better accommodate Fabares' mother, who was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Fabares spent her final years taking care of her mother and advocating for more funding for research into the crippling disease.
She is survived by her husband and daughter, Erin.
OREO Just Dropped A Chicken & Waffles Cookie
The cookies officially hit retailers across the U.S. on August 24, while presale and TikTok Shop availability began August 17
Chicken & Waffles is easily the release most likely to have shoppers doing a double take. OREO says the cookie features a signature waffle texture embossment along with dual-layered creme infused with sweet and savory notes. The goal is to deliver the recognizable combination of fried chicken and maple syrup in every bite.
In other words, this is not simply a maple-flavored cookie with a wild name. OREO is intentionally attempting to capture both sides of the classic chicken and waffles pairing.
“For decades, our consumers have supported our wildest, most creative flavor endeavors, and now we want to elevate that relationship from a simple product drop into a dynamic, two-way conversation,” said Matt Foley, Vice President, OREO. “By dropping three incredibly distinct flavors at once, Banana Pudding, Deep Fried, and Chicken & Waffles, we are giving our community true agency to help decide the future of our product lineup. We know our fans are incredibly passionate about their favorite flavors, and we can’t wait to see which of these cookies they choose to bring back in 2027.”
The other two contenders stay closer to familiar dessert territory.
Banana Pudding OREOs feature vanilla wafer cookies wrapped around a dual-layered creme with sweet banana and vanilla pudding flavors. Deep Fried OREOs are inspired by the popular fried treat, using fried dough-flavored cookies with layers of dark chocolate and fried dough-flavored creme.
Still, OREO says the three concepts went through an extensive development process rather than simply being created for shock value.
“Our 2026 Mondelez State of Snacking report proved that ‘delicious, ’fun’ and ‘tasty’ are some of the leading benefits in social conversations. To meet that demand, we knew we had to bring our next bold flavor innovation to life through playful, yet unexpected flavor combinations,” explained Rohit Sakhamuri, Senior Brand Manager, OREO Innovation. “At the OREO brand, delivering on complex flavors requires a rigorous, insights-driven R&D process. We tasked our team with simultaneously developing three unique flavors based on today’s evolving snacking trends. Through over a year of meticulous research, we successfully transformed cultural fascination into a delicious reality, achieving the sensory balance our fans expect.”
OREO says its team spent more than a year simultaneously developing the three flavors.
Now, consumers get the final say.
Voting opened August 17 and runs through October 12. Fans can scan the QR code on any of the limited-edition packages or visit OREO’s voting website to choose which flavor they want back. The winning cookie will be announced October 13 and will return to the nationwide OREO lineup for a limited time in 2027.
Every eligible vote also automatically enters consumers into a sweepstakes for a chance to win a year’s supply of original OREO cookies.
The campaign essentially turns the three new releases into a nationwide taste test. Instead of OREO deciding which experimental creation deserves another shot, shoppers get to determine the winner.
That makes Chicken & Waffles the biggest wildcard of the bunch.
Banana pudding already fits comfortably into dessert territory, while deep-fried OREOs are familiar to anyone who has spotted the battered and fried cookies at fairs and festivals. Chicken and waffles asks consumers to go one step further by accepting fried chicken flavor inside a cream-filled cookie.
Whether people find that delicious, confusing, or completely out of pocket could be exactly what makes it stand out from the competition.
All three flavors will be available at grocery and retail stores nationwide beginning August 24 for a limited time and while supplies last.
By October, OREO fans will have decided whether Chicken & Waffles was simply one of the brand’s wildest 2026 experiments or strange enough, and tasty enough, to earn another trip to the cookie aisle in 2027.
Dallas Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb’s Home Burglarized Amid Training Camp in California
CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home was reportedly burglarized while the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver was attending training camp ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season
The Fort-Worth Star Telegram reported on Saturday, August 22, that Lamb’s house had been broken into on July 30, while the athlete, 27, was at the Cowboys’ training camp in Oxnard, California.
While Lamb was not home at the time of the reported robbery, the outlet cited local police records which claimed that nearly $300,000 worth of property, including four luxury bags, were stolen during the alleged break-in.
Per the police record, there are no known suspects at the time of publication. An investigation remains ongoing.
Lamb has not publicly addressed the reported incident. Us reached out to a rep for the football player for comment.
The Fort-Worth Star Telegram reported on Saturday, August 22, that Lamb’s house had been broken into on July 30, while the athlete, 27, was at the Cowboys’ training camp in Oxnard, California.
While Lamb was not home at the time of the reported robbery, the outlet cited local police records which claimed that nearly $300,000 worth of property, including four luxury bags, were stolen during the alleged break-in.
Per the police record, there are no known suspects at the time of publication. An investigation remains ongoing.
Lamb has not publicly addressed the reported incident. Us reached out to a rep for the football player for comment.
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