Lawsuit against troopers who investigated 11-year-old in murder case nears trial
Read full article: Lawsuit against troopers who investigated 11-year-old in murder case nears trialA man who was charged with murdering his father's fiancee when he was just 11 years old is suing four state troopers.
Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl's popularity wave
Read full article: Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl's popularity waveRecord Store Day celebrates independent retail music sellers who have endured long after megastores like Tower Records closed.
Police: Gunman continues to show up to domestic violence victim’s home in Sunrise
Read full article: Police: Gunman continues to show up to domestic violence victim’s home in SunriseJonathan Benitez was back at the Broward County main jail in Fort Lauderdale. He was accused of continuing to show up with a loaded gun to the house of a woman who fears him — despite judges’ and police officers’ orders not to.
Rapper Young Thug's long-delayed racketeering trial begins soon. Here's what to know about the case
Read full article: Rapper Young Thug's long-delayed racketeering trial begins soon. Here's what to know about the caseOpening statements are expected next week in Atlanta in the trial of rapper Young Thug, who’s accused of co-founding a violent criminal street gang and using his music to promote it.
BSO deputy accused of soliciting sex from teen out on bond, must wear ankle monitor
Read full article: BSO deputy accused of soliciting sex from teen out on bond, must wear ankle monitorA BSO deputy pays his bond and gets out of jail on a few conditions after he's charged with soliciting sex from a teenager girl he met, according to BSO, while responding to a call.
Man accused of fatal Pompano Beach convenience store shooting appears in court
Read full article: Man accused of fatal Pompano Beach convenience store shooting appears in courtAn 18-year-old man who detectives accused of firing a weapon during a shootout that killed a pregnant mother and a father and injured three others — including a boy — appeared in Broward County court on Wednesday morning.
New this week: 'Rye Lane,' 'Tetris,' 'Riverdale' and Chlöe
Read full article: New this week: 'Rye Lane,' 'Tetris,' 'Riverdale' and ChlöeThis week’s new entertainment releases include the romantic comedy “Rye Lane” set in modern London, the series “Riverdale” returns for its final season on the CW and PBS celebrates the career of songwriter Joni Mitchell.
Police: Woman who opened fire at Dallas airport shot at cop
Read full article: Police: Woman who opened fire at Dallas airport shot at copA police document says that a 37-year-old woman arrested after opening fire at Dallas Love Field Airport faces a charge of aggravated assault of a public servant after firing a shot toward a police officer.
Elevation Worship, Cece Winans land Dove Award nominations
Read full article: Elevation Worship, Cece Winans land Dove Award nominationsElevation Worship, a worship group from North Carolina, and singer-songwriter Brandon Lake are each nominated for seven awards at the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards.
Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan Wallen
Read full article: Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan WallenThe Weeknd was snubbed by the Grammys but he’s the leading nominee at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, where rappers Pop Smoke and Juice WRLD earned multiple posthumous nominations, including top artist.
The Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snub
Read full article: The Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snubThe Weeknd, who was nominated for eight American Music Awards, was completely shut out of the Grammys, earning zero nominations despite having a No. “I set out to make an R&B album,” he wrote on Instagram. It is not being acknowledged as an R&B album, which is very strange to me.”Bieber was nominated in the categories for best pop solo performance, best pop duo/group performance, best pop vocal album and best country duo/group performance. The singer said he loves pop music, but he wants to be respected for his work. “I grew up admiring R&B music and wished to make a project that would embody that sound,” he said.
12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd out
Read full article: 12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd outAnd it earned him his first Grammy nomination in six years. 3 spot on the pop charts — is up for best rap song and best rap performance. And Anderson .Paak's “Lockdown," about police brutality and racial injustice, is up for best melodic rap performance and best music video. JAY-Z, THE SONGWRITERS, SHINESHappy wife, happy life: Jay-Z has lent his songwriting hand to his wife Beyoncé and he's earned Grammy nominations for it. PAUL McCARTNEY, THE ART DIRECTORPaul McCartney scored his 79th Grammy nominations this year — as an art director.
Texas-Kansas among 6 major college games postponed by virus
Read full article: Texas-Kansas among 6 major college games postponed by virus22 Texas at Kansas was among six games postponed Wednesday by COVID-19 problems as the virus took another chunk out of this weekend’s major college football schedule. Last week, 15 of the 59 games scheduled were not played. Texas-Kansas was just the second Big 12 conference game to be postponed this season and was rescheduled for Dec. 12. UNLV at Colorado State scheduled for Saturday will not be played, but there is a possibility it could be made up. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45
Read full article: Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45The Oklahoma freshman threw a 25-yard scoring pass to Drake Stoops in the fourth overtime and the Sooners survived a late rally from No. It was just the second four-OT game in 25 seasons of the Big 12, joining Kansas State's 53-50 victory over Texas A&M in 2011. The Longhorns (2-2, 1-2) also left themselves little hope of playing for a Big 12 title, much less being part of the College Football Playoff conversation. “I was kind of surprised when I came out at first,” said Rattler, who was tied for the Big 12 lead with four interceptions coming in. POLL IMPLICATIONSConsecutive Big 12 losses, the first for Oklahoma since 1998, sent the Sooners tumbling from No.
McCartney appointed AP's entertainment & lifestyles editor
Read full article: McCartney appointed AP's entertainment & lifestyles editorAnthony McCartney, newly appointed global entertainment and lifestyles editor for the Associated Press, appears during a portrait session on May 8, 2017. McCartney will oversee the APs entertainment team of text and visual journalists on three continents from Los Angeles, the first time the position has been based there. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Anthony McCartney, The Associated Press' West Coast entertainment editor who as a reporter covered the legal aftermath of Michael Jackson's death and many celebrity trials, has been appointed the news cooperative's global entertainment and lifestyles editor. He has served as West Coast entertainment editor since 2017, overseeing film, television, celebrity and awards season coverage, as well as breaking news. Before joining the AP, McCartney worked at The Tampa Tribune in Florida and The Huntsville Times in Alabama.
Grammys make awards changes, address conflicts of interest
Read full article: Grammys make awards changes, address conflicts of interestThe Recording Academy is making changes to several Grammy Awards categories, including the often-debated best new artist title, as well as having nomination review committee members sign disclosure forms to prevent conflicts of interest. The academy announced new rules Wednesday that will affect the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, which will air live on Jan. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)NEW YORK – The Recording Academy is making changes to several Grammy Awards categories, including the often-debated best new artist title, and having nomination review committee members sign disclosure forms to prevent conflicts of interest. The new rules announced Wednesday will affect the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, which will air live on Jan. 31, 2021. Dugan had said the awards show was rigged and muddled with conflicts of interest.
DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Gaga to perform during Super Bowl week
Read full article: DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Gaga to perform during Super Bowl weekThe hitmaker will perform at multiple pre-Super Bowl events this week, which will be jam-packed with other A-list celebrities, including Diddy, Shaquille O'Neal, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Post Malone, Kevin Hart, Vin Diesel, Cardi B, Chris Brown, Guns N’ Roses and Maroon 5. I remember Super Bowl came here 10 years ago and it was a special time. Khaled will perform at Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest’s EA Sports Bowl, the VEWTOPIA Music Festival and Rolling Stone’s party. Others, too, will perform several times throughout the week, including Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, the Chainsmokers, DaBaby, Marshmello, Megan Thee Stallion, Meek Mill and Tiesto. Gaga, who headlined the halftime show in 2017, will perform at the same venue for AT&T TV Super Saturday Night, held a day before Super Bowl 54.
Singer Chris Brown draws crowd for his yard sale
Read full article: Singer Chris Brown draws crowd for his yard saleChris Brown performs at 2018 BET Experience Staples Center Concert at L.A. Live on June 22, 2018, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - When most people hold a yard sale to get rid of stuff, they post on Craigslist. The singer just dropped a note to his almost 89 million followers on social media inviting them to a yard sale at his home in Los Angeles. Brown posted a flyer Tuesday on both his official Twitter and Instagram accounts announcing a yard sale at his house in Tarzana, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. Brown's house on Citrus Ridge Drive has been the scene of much activity before.
Prosecutors drop battery charge against Chris Brown in Florida
Read full article: Prosecutors drop battery charge against Chris Brown in Florida1989: Singer-songwriter, dancer and actor Chris Brown, whose hits include "Run It!," "Kiss Kiss," "With You" and "No Air," is born in Tappahannock, Virginia. TAMPA, Fla. - A felony battery charge has been dropped against singer Chris Brown, who had been accused of attacking a nightclub photographer in Florida two years ago. Hillsborough County prosecutors filed a notice Friday to drop the charge. Tampa police say Brown was at the former AJA Channelside club following a concert in April 2017 when he punched a photographer working for the club. He was met by officers with a warrant while walking off stage after a July 2018 show.
Chris Brown Live at BB&T Center
Read full article: Chris Brown Live at BB&T CenterSUNRISE, Fla. - Chris Brown brings his "Indigoat" tour to the BB&T Center in Sunrise on Sunday, September 1st. Tory Lanez, Ty Dolla Sign, Joyner Lucas and Yella Breezy will open the show. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.For tickets or more information click here. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.