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Rap lyrics can't be used against artist charged with killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, judge rules
Read full article: Rap lyrics can't be used against artist charged with killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, judge rulesThe man accused of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay can’t have his rap lyrics used against him at trial.
What's streaming now: Olivia Rodrigo, LaKeith Stanfield, NBA 2K24 and 'The Little Mermaid'
Read full article: What's streaming now: Olivia Rodrigo, LaKeith Stanfield, NBA 2K24 and 'The Little Mermaid'This week’s new entertainment releases include Olivia Rodrigo's much-anticipated sophomore album, LaKeith Stanfield starring in the eight-part horror fantasy series “The Changeling” and Disney's live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” starring Halle Bailey.
Fountains, scubas, slot machines, Ferris wheel and NFL draft
Read full article: Fountains, scubas, slot machines, Ferris wheel and NFL draftNFL draft night on Thursday will include prospects walking a red carpet above the Bellagio fountains, a theater built specifically for the proceedings where they hope to hear their names called early, and the aura of gambling everywhere.
EXPLAINER: Water Cube where Phelps ruled turns into Ice Cube
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Water Cube where Phelps ruled turns into Ice CubeSomewhere under the four sheets of curling ice being used for the Beijing Olympics is the swimming pool where Michael Phelps splashed his way to history in the 2008 Summer Games.
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, who played Deebo in 'Friday,' dies
Read full article: Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, who played Deebo in 'Friday,' diesFILE - In this Monday, Aug. 10, 2015 file photo, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister greets fans as he arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Straight Outta Compton" at the Microsoft Theater. Tommy Tiny Lister, a former wrestler who was known for his Deebo character in the Friday films, has died. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Tommy “Tiny” Lister, a former professional wrestler who was known for his bullying Deebo character in the “Friday” films, has died. His character was known for his infamous line “Get knocked out like your father used to.”“RIP Tiny “Deebo” Lister,” Ice Cube said Thursday night on Instagram. “WWE is saddened to learn that Tom “Tiny” Lister, known as Zeus to the WWE Universe, passed away today,” the WWE said in a tweet.
Altered photo shows Ice Cube, 50 Cent in 'Trump 2020' hats
Read full article: Altered photo shows Ice Cube, 50 Cent in 'Trump 2020' hatsAn altered photo of rappers Ice Cube and 50 Cent in hats that appear to show support for President Donald Trump circulated widely on social media Tuesday, fueled in part by a tweet by Eric Trump. He removed the tweet with a photo of the two rappers in hats saying “Trump 2020” after being called out by Ice Cube on Twitter. Ice Cube’s hat says “Big3,” a reference to a 3-on-3 basketball league he co-founded, and 50 Cent wears one with the New York Yankees logo. Ice Cube shared the original photo on his Twitter account on July 6 to send a birthday message to 50 Cent. In a recent interview with CNN, he said both the Trump campaign and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s campaign reached out to him about his contract.
Austrian man spends 2.5 hours in box filled with ice cubes
Read full article: Austrian man spends 2.5 hours in box filled with ice cubesCORRECTING NAME TO KOEBERL - Austrian ice swimmer Josef Koeberl is standing in a glass cabin filled with ice try to break the world record for a human to stay side an ice box in Melk, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)MELK An Austrian man beat his own record for the longest full body contact with ice cubes on Saturday. Josef Koeberl managed to stay 2 hours, 30 minutes and 57 seconds inside a custom-made glass box filled up to his shoulders with ice cubes. More than 200 kilograms (440 pounds) of ice cubes were needed to fill up the box, after Koeberl stepped inside wearing nothing but swim trunks. After being taken out of the ice box by helpers he said that the sun felt really great on his back.
Sports jumps on PPP bandwagon, but big leagues take a pass
Read full article: Sports jumps on PPP bandwagon, but big leagues take a passHowever, none of the four major North American sports leagues the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball were among the businesses that applied, according to the data. The data showed businesses that applied for and received loans, though some may not ultimately have taken the funds. An AP survey completed in May found 32 U.S. Olympic sports organizations about 70% of all federations had applied for PPP loans. With their seasons shut down, more than a dozen minor league baseball teams turned up on the PPP rolls. The Big South Conference, Conference USA, Southland Conference and Big Sky Conference all listed less than two dozen full-time employees, according to the data.