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Travis Scott is released from police custody after arrest over a Paris hotel altercation
Read full article: Travis Scott is released from police custody after arrest over a Paris hotel altercationProsecutors in France say Travis Scott, the rapper, has been released from police custody a day after his arrest at a Paris hotel following an altercation with a security guard.
Travis Scott is arrested at a Paris hotel after altercation with a security guard, prosecutors say
Read full article: Travis Scott is arrested at a Paris hotel after altercation with a security guard, prosecutors sayFrench prosecutors say rapper Travis Scott has been arrested at a Paris hotel after an altercation with a security guard.
Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht
Read full article: Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yachtMiami Beach police say rapper Travis Scott was arrested on misdemeanor charges of trespassing and public intoxication.
Remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Astroworld concert has been settled, lawyer says
Read full article: Remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Astroworld concert has been settled, lawyer saysAn attorney says the one remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival has been settled.
9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says
Read full article: 9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer saysAn attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week.
The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayed
Read full article: The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayedThe start of the first civil trial stemming from the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival in Texas has been delayed.
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert
Read full article: Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concertA judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge.
Attorneys for rapper Travis Scott say he was not responsible for safety at deadly Astroworld concert
Read full article: Attorneys for rapper Travis Scott say he was not responsible for safety at deadly Astroworld concertAttorneys for rap star Travis Scott say he should be dismissed from hundreds of lawsuits filed over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival he headlined in Houston.
Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concert
Read full article: Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concertA judge has dismissed hip-hop artist Drake from lawsuits filed against him over his participation in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston in which 10 people were killed.
From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl events
Read full article: From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl eventsLas Vegas will be flooded with so many pre-Super Bowl events that Shaquille O’Neal lowered the prices to his popular carnival-themed “Shaq’s Fun House.”.
Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post 'Daily Show' life
Read full article: Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post 'Daily Show' lifeTrevor Noah is ready to face one of the toughest audiences of his career, the millions watching as he once again hosts the Grammy Awards.
Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know
Read full article: Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to knowThe 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it's never too early to plan your viewing experience.
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.
On Offset's sophomore solo album, 'Set It Off,' the Migos member says he 'wanted to bring rap back'
Read full article: On Offset's sophomore solo album, 'Set It Off,' the Migos member says he 'wanted to bring rap back'On Friday, Migos rapper Offset released his ambitious second solo album, “Set It Off.”.
Rapper Travis Scott is questioned over deadly crowd surge at Texas festival in wave of lawsuits
Read full article: Rapper Travis Scott is questioned over deadly crowd surge at Texas festival in wave of lawsuitsRap superstar Travis Scott was questioned for several hours in a deposition he gave in connection with hundreds of lawsuits filed against him and others over the deaths and injuries at the 2021 Astroworld festival.
10 people died at the Astroworld music festival two years ago. What happens now?
Read full article: 10 people died at the Astroworld music festival two years ago. What happens now?Nearly two years after 10 people were crushed to death during the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston, no charges have been filed despite at least some people, including workers, expressing safety concerns about the event.
Worker warned organizer 'Someone’s going to end up dead' before crowd surge at '21 Travis Scott show
Read full article: Worker warned organizer 'Someone’s going to end up dead' before crowd surge at '21 Travis Scott showThe findings of a police investigation into the deadly 2021 Astroland festival in Houston shows that some people expressed safety concerns before rapper Travis Scott took the stage.
Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges in deadly crowd surge at Texas festival
Read full article: Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges in deadly crowd surge at Texas festivalProsecutors and an attorney for rap superstar Travis Scott say a grand jury has declined to indict him in a criminal investigation of a massive crowd surge that killed 10 people at the 2021 Astroworld music festival in Houston.
Astroworld movie released despite lawyers' concerns
Read full article: Astroworld movie released despite lawyers' concernsThe experiences of panicked concertgoers who couldn’t breathe and had no clear path to escape a massive crowd surge at last year’s deadly Astroworld music festival in Houston are featured in a new documentary.
Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag order
Read full article: Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag orderAttorneys for some of those killed and injured during last year’s deadly Astroworld festival are alleging rapper Travis Scott has violated a gag order issued in lawsuits they have filed in an effort to influence possible jurors ahead of a potential trial.
Families turn down Travis Scott offer to pay for funerals
Read full article: Families turn down Travis Scott offer to pay for funeralsSeveral families of the 10 people who died from injuries in a massive crowd surge of fans at the Astroworld festival have turned down an offer by headliner Travis Scott to pay for their loved ones’ funeral costs.
Security staffing at Travis Scott show unclear, chief says
Read full article: Security staffing at Travis Scott show unclear, chief saysHouston’s police chief says organizers of the Astroworld music festival haven't provided investigators with clear records about the private security that was working the grounds when a massive crowd surge led to at least eight deaths.
Crowd surge wasn't mentioned in Astroworld operational plan
Read full article: Crowd surge wasn't mentioned in Astroworld operational planA 56-page event operations plan for the Astroworld music festival includes protocols for dangerous scenarios including an active shooter, bomb or terrorist threats, and severe weather, but it didn't include information on what to do in the event of a crowd surge.
These videos show just how chaotic Astroworld was over the weekend
Read full article: These videos show just how chaotic Astroworld was over the weekendIn case you haven’t heard, there was a tragedy at the Astroworld music festival in Houston over the weekend that resulted in the deaths of eight people, with many others injured.
For headliner at deadly show, chaos part of popular formula
Read full article: For headliner at deadly show, chaos part of popular formulaTravis Scott’s high-energy performances are known for being chaotic and fun-filled shows with concertgoers encouraged to take part in a raucous nature involving mosh pits, crowd surfing and stage diving.
Mourning starts as Houston officials probe concert deaths
Read full article: Mourning starts as Houston officials probe concert deathsMourners began building a memorial to those lost at a Texas concert as authorities said they would watch video, interview witnesses and review concert protocols to determine how eight people died when fans suddenly surged toward the stage to watch rapper Travis Scott.
Travis Scott concerts: Fun-filled, high energy but chaotic
Read full article: Travis Scott concerts: Fun-filled, high energy but chaoticTravis Scott’s high-energy performances are known for being fun-filled but chaotic shows with concertgoers encouraged to take part in a raucous nature involving mosh pits, crowd surfing and stage diving.
New this week: 'The Starling,' Diddy and Billy Bob Thornton
Read full article: New this week: 'The Starling,' Diddy and Billy Bob ThorntonThis week’s new entertainment releases include new albums from rapper Diddy and “Star Trek” star William Shatner, as well as Melissa McCarthy playing a grief-stricken mother in the Netflix drama “The Starling.”.
Travis Scott casts a philanthropic eye toward HBCU students
Read full article: Travis Scott casts a philanthropic eye toward HBCU studentsTravis Scott, the rapper famous for his string of stylish hip-hop hits, from “SICKO MODE” to “Goosebumps,” and for the wild mosh pits at his concerts, has been flexing his philanthropic arms.
Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win big
Read full article: Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win bigKarol G performs for the 21st Latin Grammy Awards, airing on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at American Airlines Arena in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1554.
Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win big
Read full article: Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win big(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)NEW YORK – A year after Rosalía made history by becoming the first solo female performer in 13 years to win the top prize at the Latin Grammys, Natalia Lafourcade followed in her footsteps with a big win at the 2020 show. The Mexican singer won album of the year — a category dominated by male acts — on Thursday night with “Un Canto Por México, Vol. Lafourcade didn't attend the Latin Grammys, which aired live on Univision and featured a number of performances, most of them pre-taped due to the coronavirus pandemic. Grammy, Emmy and Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda kicked off the Latin Grammys with a strong message about Latin music. Speaking in Spanish and English, he said Latin music “unites all of us and makes us human.”“This is our night,” he added.
Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's sales
Read full article: Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's salesMcDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations. With new choices like spicy chicken nuggets and a meal deal promotion with rapper Travis Scott, McDonald's exceeded most projections for the third quarter. McDonald’s same-store sales — or sales at locations open at least a year — jumped 4.6% in the U.S. Mason Smoot, McDonald's chief U.S. restaurant officer, said drive-thru represents around 70% of McDonald's sales in its top markets, and the vast majority of new restaurants McDonald's is building will have drive-thru windows. McDonald's cut menu items, including all-day breakfast, to make it easier and faster to fill orders during the pandemic.
Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods
Read full article: Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nodsJ Balvin performs during the Coca-Cola Flow Reggaeton festival in Mexico City on Nov. 23, 2019, from left, Ozuna performs at the Latin American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2019 and Bad Bunny performs a medley at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 25, 2019. Balvin scored a whopping 13 nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, including two nominations for album of the year and two for record of the year. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively.
Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods
Read full article: Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nodsBalvin scored a whopping 13 nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, including two nominations for album of the year and two for record of the year. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – At last year’s Latin Grammy Awards, popular reggaeton and Latin trap musicians such as J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Ozuna were dismissed in the show’s top categories. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively. Ozuna and Bad Bunny will also compete with themselves in several categories.
Police: Pop Smoke's social media led killers to LA home
Read full article: Police: Pop Smoke's social media led killers to LA homeThis aerial photo taken from video provided by Fox11 News KTTV-TV shows the Hollywood Hills home, center, where Pop Smoke, 20, was shot and killed early Feb. 19, 2020, in Los Angeles. Authorities say three men and two juveniles have been arrested in connection with the home-invasion death of the rising rapper. (Fox11 News KTTV-TV via AP)
Police: Pop Smoke's social media led killers to LA home
Read full article: Police: Pop Smoke's social media led killers to LA homeThis aerial photo taken from video provided by Fox11 News KTTV-TV shows the Hollywood Hills home, center, where Pop Smoke, 20, was shot and killed early Feb. 19, 2020, in Los Angeles. The three men were identified as Jaquan Murphy, 21, Corey Walker, 19, and Keandre D. Rodgers, 18, all of Los Angeles. Pop Smoke and his entourage staying at the home are not believed to be associated with the gang, Tippet said. “It’s our belief that (the home-invasion robbery) was based on some of the social media" posts, Tippet said. Earlier this year, Pop Smoke released the mixtape “Meet the Woo 2,” which debuted at No.
Police: Robbery looks unlikely as motive in rapper killing
Read full article: Police: Robbery looks unlikely as motive in rapper killingIn this undated photo provided by Republic Records is Pop Smoke. "We are devastated by the unexpected and tragic loss of Pop Smoke," Republic Records said in a statement. An autopsy was planned after Pop Smoke was declared dead at a hospital. Chance the Rapper, 50 Cent, Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj, who collaborated with Pop Smoke, were among those paying tribute on social media. “Young tycoon gone2soon had a blast wit ya,” Snoop Dogg posted, along with a video of himself and Pop Smoke on stage together.
Banana, duct tape add up to $150,000 at Art Basel Miami
Read full article: Banana, duct tape add up to $150,000 at Art Basel MiamiIn this Dec. 4, 2019 photo, gallery owner Emmanuel Perrotin poses next to Maurizio Cattlelan's "Comedian" at the Art Basel exhibition in Miami Beach, Fla. The most talked-about artwork of the week was titled “Comedian” — a spotty banana duct-taped to a wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan. The Paris-based Perrotin gallery raised the price to $150,000 for the third piece, which will be sold to a museum. On Saturday, David Datuna removed the banana from the wall, unpeeled it and took a bite as a large crowd documented it with their phones. The city of Miami Beach commissioned a million-dollar traffic jam by artist Leandro Erlich.
AP’s top albums of 2019: Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Anitta
Read full article: AP’s top albums of 2019: Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Anitta(Republic Records via AP)NEW YORK, NY – The top 10 albums of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu:1. A nomination — or eight — isn’t necessary for any real music fan to realize how outstanding, soulful and poignant Lennox’s debut album is. Lennox’s “Shea Butter Baby” is the best album of the year, no matter if awards shows think differently, including you, the Soul Train Music Awards. Summer Walker, “Over It”: Summer Walker’s debut album is perfect, as she spits matter-of-fact lyrics over some beats that borrow from classic ‘90s R&B hits including Usher, Destiny’s Child and 702. But even when she’s not sampling a song, Walker can hold her own, delivering a flawless album that’s easy to obsess over.
Sneakers star at glamorous parties around Art Basel Miami
Read full article: Sneakers star at glamorous parties around Art Basel MiamiIn this Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, photo, a model walks the runway wearing the Christian Dior pre-fall 2020 men's fashion collection shoe Air Dior during Miami Art Week on, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)MIAMI, FL – Fashion has always played a starring role at the glamorous weeklong parties surrounding Art Basel Miami. This year it’s all about the kicks as several major brands including Dior, Adidas and Nike drop limited edition sneakers that had fans camping out overnight. Earlier in the week, he was the hype man for the highly anticipated Christian Dior Air Jordan 1 sneaker. Not to be left out, Louis Vuitton unveiled it’s first sneaker trunk Tuesday night at a Miami store.
Sneakers star at glamorous parties around Art Basel Miami
Read full article: Sneakers star at glamorous parties around Art Basel MiamiFashion has always played a starring role at the glamorous weeklong parties surrounding Art Basel Miami. This year it’s all about the kicks as several major brands including Dior, Adidas and Nike drop limited edition sneakers that had fans camping out overnight. Earlier in the week, he was the hype man for the highly anticipated Christian Dior Air Jordan 1 sneaker. The white and grey sneaker includes hand-painted edges, transparent soles with both Air Dior wings and the trademark swoop done in the signature grey Dior jacquard pattern outlined in black. Not to be left out, Louis Vuitton unveiled it’s first sneaker trunk Tuesday night at a Miami store.
James Harden scores 36 points, Rockets rout Warriors 129-112
Read full article: James Harden scores 36 points, Rockets rout Warriors 129-112(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)HOUSTON, TX – Despite an entirely different lineup of Golden State Warriors, James Harden was still out for blood Wednesday night. Harden had 36 points and 13 assists and the Houston Rockets routed Golden State 129-112, sending the short-handed Warriors to their sixth loss in eight games this season. Since going 17 of 79 on 3s in his first six games, Harden has made 13 of 32 the last two. Russell, who sat on the Golden State bench, could return Friday, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. Golden State fell to 2-6 for the first time in eight years.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2019: Winners list
Read full article: BET Hip Hop Awards 2019: Winners listMegan Thee Stallion speaks onstage at the BET Hip Hop Awards on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Atlanta. ATLANTA - The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards aired Tuesday night, and it was a good one for J. Cole, and newcomer Megan Thee Stallion. Stallion and Lil Nas X received two awards, as did Cardi B and Travis Scott. Lil Kim was feted with the 2019 I Am Hip Hop honor and performed a medley of her hits. Billy Ray Cyrus - "Old Town Road (Remix)" - *WINNERTravis Scott Feat.
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott featured in Playboy
Read full article: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott featured in PlayboyTravis Scott and Kylie Jenner attend the premiere of Netflix's "Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly" at Barker Hangar on Aug. 27, 2019, in Santa Monica, California. (CNN) - Get ready to see a lot more of Kylie Jenner. On Tuesday, Playboy tweeted a photo of an apparently nude Jenner (wearing a cowboy hat) embracing a shirtless Travis Scott. "It is a celebration of the things that bring us joy: sex, art, food, music, spiritual connection, travel, cannabis and community. According to Playboy, the cover featuring Jenner was shot by Sasha Samsonova, and Scott was the creative director.
Ozzy Osbourne guests on new Post Malone song
Read full article: Ozzy Osbourne guests on new Post Malone songOzzy Osbourne announces his "No More Tours 2" final world tour at a news conference at his Los Angeles home on Feb. 6, 2018. (CNN) - Ozzy Osbourne is back and guest starring on a new Post Malone song. The track, "Take What You Want," is off Malone's "Hollywood's Bleeding" album and also features rapper Travis Scott. Osbourne, once known as the Prince of Darkness, is healing after health issues forced him to suspend his farewell tour in April. Also appearing on Malone's album are SZA, Halsey, Meek Mill, Young Thug and Future.
Kylie Jenner Under Fire for Parking in Accessible Parking Spot
Read full article: Kylie Jenner Under Fire for Parking in Accessible Parking SpotWhy did Kylie Jenner stop in an accessible parking spot? Parking in a handicapped spot? Another said, Hopefully you or a loved one will never need a handicapped spot. Interview Magazine responded at the time that the intention was certainly not to offend anyone.Jenner has not yet responded to the latest controversy. Kylie Jenner Faces Backlash Over Video Showing Her Washing Her FaceCan Kylie Jenner Be 'Self-Made' and From a Rich Family at the Same Time?
Texas Rapper Tay-K convicted of murder
Read full article: Texas Rapper Tay-K convicted of murderTay-K [Public domain](CNN) - Texas rapper Tay-K, who recorded the 2017 viral hit "The Race," was found guilty of murder on Friday. Jordan told CNN Tay-K took part in a robbery that left a 21-year-old man dead. The rapper's attorneys argued he wasn't the person who fired the gun that killed the man, so he shouldn't have been found guilty, according to CNN affiliate KTVT. Prosecutors, however, said Tay-K knew the plan to steal drugs and money from the home in Mansfield, which is in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Tay-K, according to Billboard, also had endorsements from rappers, like Lil Bibby who tweeted "Free Lil Tay K" and Travis Scott who tweeted Tay-K's lyrics.