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Jasmine Crockett's former bodyguard was killed by Dallas police at a hospital
Jasmine Crockett/photo/Instagram Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's former bodyguard was shot and killed by the Dallas police on Friday. Multiple media outlets have reported that her bodyguard used the alias Mike King. According to PEOPLE , authorities intercepted him in the parking lot of the Children's Health Hospital because he was wanted for impersonating an officer. Reports indicate that law enforcement officials followed him into the hospital's parking lot after he barr
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Woman arrested for shooting at Rihanna's home was charged with attempted murder and has an obsession with Rihanna and other entertainers
Ivana Ortiz and Rihanna The alleged shooter at Rihanna's Beverly Hills estate, Ivan a Ortiz , 35, was arrested yesterday and has been charged with attempted murder for shooting an AR-15 rifle at the star's residence while she and her family were home. Surveillance videos show Rihanna and her family leaving the property after the incident. Ortiz appears to have an unhealthy obsession with the pop star. Videos and social media posts have surfaced online from the shooter’s soci
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Mar 10
An Iowa family's third child has died after a car accident in Kenya
Njeri DeLeon A family from Waterloo, Iowa, the DeLeons, experienced an unimaginable tragedy following a car accident in Kenya, Africa, that claimed the lives of all three of their children. Emmanuel, a student at Hoover Middle School, and his younger brother Kairo, who attended Royal Legacy Christian Academy, died on impact. Their oldest sibling, Njeri, a junior at West High, was in intensive care after the accident on January 4th but sadly passed away on Friday, January 16th
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Iowa High School Girls' Wrestling Champion Daniesha Watson shares her journey to becoming a champion and discusses the growth of the sport
Daniesha Watson/photo/Iowa City Press-Citizen Volume 82 sat down with Daniesha "Day Day" Watson, the 2026 Iowa High School Girls' Wrestling Champion (130 lbs), along with her parents, to discuss athletic legacy, the evolution of girls' wrestling, and her journey to becoming a state champion. Check out the interview below! Vol 82 : So, Day Day, let everyone know your background in wrestling! Day Day : I got into it through my older brothers. They were involved in the Future T
Feb 25
Anthony 'Elmo' Cole Positively Reclaims His Life After Prison and Mayhem
Anthony "Elmo" Cole was extremely transparent while reflecting on his younger life and some of its infamy. After years of self-discovery, he's resurfaced to share his truths about how he fared after the harrowing events that cost him his freedom and disrupted several lives in his hometown of Waterloo, Iowa. In several conversations, Anthony reminisced about being in his prime as a young, "street popular" loner who sold heavy narcotics in Waterloo—something he said he doesn't
Apr 27, 2025
Kendrick Lamar's Fan Tells How He Helped Her After She Became Paralyzed & Sent Her to the Grammys
Jenn is a beautiful person; she’s truly a whole vibe. Here, she shares her story about becoming a quadriplegic, how the Grammy...
Aug 23, 2023
Freeway Rick Talks About Who May Play Him in His Movie & His Business Ventures in Marijuana & Boxing
Ricky Donnell Ross, also known as “Freeway Rick” is an author and formerly convicted drug trafficker. He is known for establishing a drug empire in Los Angeles in the early to mid 1980s. He was sentenced to life in prison, but was later released after his case was overturned. I’ve known Freeway Rick for nearly ten years, so whenever I visit L.A., I always reach out to see if he’d like to meet up. Interacting with Rick is always fun! He's highly optimistic and we always have i
Nov 30, 2022
Los Angeles Business Owner Corey Hughes Tells Why Hemp May Be the Future of Product Development
The legalization of marijuana has provided plentiful opportunities for venture capitalists who wish to enter the weed industry. And the west coast is especially booming with opportunities in this newly legalized industry. But some creative entrepreneurs are turning to hemp (the plant from which marijuana and CBD are made) for purposes far beyond the typical medicinal, recreational or medical realm. Many investors have ensued in the arms race that requires them to pay a huge p
Nov 3, 2022
Fashion Creative Nicole Sallis Talks About Evolution & Survival in New York's Fashion Industry
Volume 82 recently caught up with business woman, fashion stylist, designer, fashion forecaster, and Iowa native Nicole Sallis about the highs and lows of sustaining herself as a creative. Having survived the arduous fashion industry in New York City for nearly twenty years, Nicole dropped some interesting jewels with us! Volume 82: How many years have you worked in fashion? Nicole: I've worked in fashion for about 17 years. When I moved to New York, I was still in college
Oct 17, 2022
By God's Grace: Harlem's Ms. Tee Understands the Power of Blessings & Moving Forward
It's no surprise that the entertainment industry continues to be enthralled with the lifestyle that came with selling crack-cocaine during the '80s and '90s. The “crack era” is a time period that is as historically significant as the protests of the 1960s, the Great Depression, and the Harlem Renaissance. It’s an unforgettable time that created an unpredictable rise and fall for Black American communities. During the '80s and '90s, it was typical for young black drug dealers
Jul 29, 2022
Former NFL Trainer Chris Pearson Helps Athletes & the Youth Turn Pro In California's Bay Area
Chris Pearson is a former strength and conditioning trainer for the Raiders NFL team. He later partnered with former NFL and MLB athletic...
Apr 11, 2022
Ex-NFL Star JJ Moses Believes In "Giving Freely": He Speaks on DeSean Jackson & His New Job With NFL
If you’ve ever brushed arms with JJ Moses, chances are you’ve experienced his warm, down-to-earth personality. And if you’ve known him for longer, then you already know that JJ has always been focused and driven. After ending his career with the NFL, people were still drawn to JJ for reasons beyond his athletic abilities. While serving as an usher and active member of Joel Osteen’s megachurch(Lakewood Church) in Houston, producers for Oprah Winfrey’s LifeClass TV series asked
Mar 7, 2022
Our Conversation With Alpo Martinez Prior to His Death: Plus His Lawyer's Comments on His Demise
The Sunday afternoon that I connected with Albert “Alpo” Martinez (or Po, as he told me I could call him), I had just interviewed and finished a photoshoot with his friend, Ms. Tee , the author of the books Harlem Heroin(e) and No Snitching . Ms. Tee and I decided to meet up with Po at Melba’s, a popular restaurant in Harlem. We were already seated and having a good time when he arrived. As I saw him driving down the street on his maroon Harley Davidson motorcycle, I had to r
Feb 27, 2022
Azie Faison Shares His Feelings About the Death of Alpo Martinez, Obeying God, and Life Reflections
While having many emotionally charged discussions with Azie Faison, I quickly realized he is deeply introspective.. Our conversations...
Jan 27, 2022
Myriel 'Squally Loc' Amos Talks About Growing Up In the Los Angeles Crip Gang
While speaking with Myriel "Squally Loc" Amos, he shared an interesting memory about being incarcerated. Squally said that he had a huge emotional trigger when he attended a doctor's appointment for a torn ACL at a hospital outside the prison grounds. He explained that while he was waiting to be seen for his appointment he saw a mother with her young child. Although it's quite normal to see a parent with their child in public, it wasn't for Squally. Seeing the mother with he
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Lil Wayne's "20 Years of Carter Classics" Tour will stop in Des Moines, Iowa in July
Lil Wayne is bringing his " 20 Years of Carter Classics " tour to the Casey's Center in Des Moines on July 16. He will be joined by special guests 2 Chainz and The Game . Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 20, at Hy-VeeTix.com . The Game will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album, The Documentary . The Game/Shutterstock 2 Chainz released his last album, Welcome 2 Collegegrove in 2023, which was a collaboration with Lil Wayne. 2...
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Misty Copeland surprised her fans by coming out of retirement to perform at the Oscars following hip replacement surgery
Misty Copeland/photo/Instagram/@mistyonpointe Misty Copeland surprised her fans by making a stunning return to the stage after hip replacement surgery to perform a routine to "I Lied to You" from the Sinners movie soundtrack at the Oscars. Misty retired from the American Ballet Theatre in October 2025, where she served as the Principal Ballerina. It was an incredible night for director Ryan Coogler’s film, which holds the record for the most Oscar nominations, totaling 16
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Michael B. Jordan won his first Oscar for his role in Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners," which made history by receiving the most Oscar nominations
Michael B. Jordan/YouTube screenshot Michael B. Jordan won his first Oscar ( Best Actor ) for his role in Sinners . Jordan won the award against a talented pool of nominees, including Timothée Chalamet, Ethan Hawke, and Leonardo DiCaprio. During his acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude, stating, “God is good... God is good.” He specifically thanked his parents and siblings for their invaluable support, highlighting that his father flew in from Ghana to be there for him.
4 days ago
Bun B performed UGK's "International Players Anthem" at Gary Owen's extravagant wedding in Houston.
Gary Owen/Instagram/ Bun B performed UGK's legendary song, "International Players Anthem ( I Choose You )," as comedian Gary Owen and his bride, Brianna Johnson , walked out to celebrate their union at their lavish wedding held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston. Gary Owen was previously married to Kenya Duke, the owner of Premier Sports and Corporate Travel. They were married for nearly 20 years and share two children together. The couple recently exchanged vows this pas
Mar 11
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire today
Shutterstock A woman fired multiple shots at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion today, while the singer was at home. It is unclear if her partner, A$AP Rocky, or their three small children were at home when the gunfire erupted. According to the Los Angeles Times , the 30-year-old assailant discharged several shots toward the property, with at least one round penetrating a wall of the mansion around 1:30 PM. The suspect was reportedly taken into custody by local authorities. Boss
Mar 8
DJ Quik's son was sentenced to prison for a shooting death that followed a physical altercation at a home
David Marvin Blake Jr and DJ Quik/photo/Instagram In December, David Marvin Blake Jr., the son of rapper and music producer DJ Quik, was found guilty of the fatal shooting of Julio Moises Cardoza Jr. on May 25, 2022, in Downey, California. Last week, he was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. The shooting reportedly occurred after a fight at Cardoza's home, leading to multiple gunshots and Cardoza’s subsequent death at a nearby hospital. Before this incident, David had n
Mar 4
Actor Eric Dane shared a heartfelt message to his daughters before passing away from ALS
Eric Dane/Shutterstock Eric Dane, the actor best known for his role on "Grey's Anatomy," passed away on Thursday after a brief battle with ALS. He was 53 years old. In 2025, Eric announced that he had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. According to PBS , his team shared a heartfelt message: "He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. Thro
Feb 22
Rock star Kurt Cobain's death is concluded as a homicide that was staged as a suicide by new forensic experts
Kurt Cobain/Instagram The case surrounding the death of former rock sensation and Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain is now being challenged. According to multiple news reports, new forensic investigators believe that Cobain's death, ruled a suicide in 1994, may actually have been a murder staged to look like a suicide. The 27-year-old guitarist was found dead in his greenhouse with what Seattle authorities determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Independe
Feb 15
A Republican Congressman said Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance is “Conclusive proof that Puerto Rico should never be a state," and asks for the FCC's intervention
Bad Bunny/YouTube screenshot Many members of the Republican Party are still upset about Bad Bunny's performance during the Super Bowl and are taking further steps to protest last Sunday's halftime show. According to Rolling Stone , several Republican officials are questioning the event. Congressman Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) has written a letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, calling for a formal inquiry into the NFL and NBCUniversal regarding their "prior knowledg
Feb 13
Kid Rock referred to Jay-Z as the NFL's 'DEI hire' after Jay-Z chose Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show
Kid Rock/Shutterstock Kid Rock recently insulted Jay-Z , calling him a "DEI hire" for the NFL, after he expressed his disapproval of Bad Bunny's halftime performance during an interview with Laura Ingraham on FOX News. His statement follows his performance for Turning Point USA's alternative Super Bowl halftime show, which he headlined Sunday. Kid Rock stated, “Nothing against Jay-Z. I respect him for his hustle and his music, but it seems like there’s a little bit of a DE
Feb 10
A search is underway for Lil Jon's son, DJ Young Slade, who is missing in Georgia
Lil John (center) and The Eastside Boyz/Shutterstock Media outlets report that Nathan Smith, 27, the son of rapper Lil Jon, who is known as DJ Young Slade, has gone missing. He was last seen on Tuesday morning near Baldwin Drive and Mayfield Road in Milton, Georgia, which is close to Atlanta. According to a police bulletin cited by NBC, Nathan "ran out of his house and has been missing since." He reportedly left on foot and does not have a cellphone with him. Lil Jon and Nath
Feb 5
Catherine O'Hara died at 71. The actress said she'd like to be remembered most for her role as a "Mother."
Catherine O'hara/Shutterstock Actress Catherine O'Hara died at 71 in Los Angeles on January 30th. She reportedly suffered from a rare health condition. Despite her decades-long career in acting, when stopped at the airport and asked which role she would like to be remembered for the most, she responded, "a mother" to her children. She is the mother of two sons, Matthew and Luke Welch, whom she shares with her husband, Bo Welch. Both sons reportedly work in the entertainment i
Feb 4
LIFESTYLE
Acupuncturist Tara Anderson discusses the numerous benefits of acupuncture and alternative healing
Tara Anderson of Acupuncture & Optimum Health Clinic Tara Anderson, the owner and a seasoned acupuncturist at the Acupuncture and Optimum Health Clinic in Waterloo, Iowa, shares her expertise on acupuncture, wellness, natural remedies, and Chinese medicine. Check out her interview below. Vol 82 : What can you tell me about your acupuncture clinic in Waterloo, Iowa? Tara: I operate the Acupuncture and Optimum Health Clinic , which I opened in 2002. I offer acupuncture and Chi
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Women Encouraged to Collect Semen From Used Condoms 'Without Partner's Consent' to Impregnate Themselves by Insemination Company 'MakeAmom'
The artificial insemination company MakeAmom, based out of Texas, offers an insemination product that women can use from the comfort of...
Mar 20, 2024
Cancerous "Forever Chemicals" Found in Underwear, Tampon Wrappers, and Other Female Products
The Washington Post reported that "New research has found "forever chemicals" in the lining of period underwear, the wrappers of tampons,...
Nov 28, 2023
HIV Infections Linked to "Vampire Facial" & Cosmetic Services Performed at A New Mexico Spa
According to multiple news sources, some customers who received "vampire facials" and other cosmetic procedures have allegedly contracted...
Sep 15, 2023
Drug Rehab Clinic Owner Talks About Successfully Treating Addictions with Ibogaine, "God's Plant"
Volume 82 recently interviewed Jesse Herrera Jr., co-owner of the Ibogaine Riviera Maya Clinic in Cancun, Mexico. Jesse shared his...
Mar 13, 2023
Travelers Can Live on a Cruise Ship For 30K Per Year, Tour The World And Visit Every Continent
Life at Sea Cruises will allow travelers to cruise for $30,000 per year for up to three years. The cruise will set sail this November in...
Mar 7, 2023
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