Rapper Kidd Creole, who was a founding member of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for stabbing a homeless man to death. The 62-year-old rapper, born Nathaniel Glover, was found guilty of manslaughter last month for the death of John Jolly, who was stabbed twice in the
Month: May 2022
A man has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, police have said, after comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage during a stand-up show. Just as the show at the Hollywood Bowl in LA was ending, Chappelle was attacked on stage. A 23-year-old man, named Isaiah Lee, has been charged following the incident,
The US Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.5% to combat inflation – the sharpest hike since 2000. The American central bank increased the rate for the second time in two months after inflation surged to a 40-year high of 8.5% in March. The change, which puts the fed funds target rate
Pro-choice activists across America are gearing up for the probable scenario that abortion rights which have been in place for 50 years will be snatched away this summer. A ruling, known as Roe v Wade, legalised abortion nationwide in the US in 1973. If it is overturned by the Supreme Court, 26 states are poised
When Laura Young bought an old bust from a charity shop in Texas four years ago, she could not have known what would follow. For just $34.99 (£28), the white marble sculpture seemed like a good deal, so she put it on the passenger seat in her car, belted it in, and drove it home.
Joe Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary, the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve in the role. She will take over from Jen Psaki when she leaves the post next week. Ms Jean-Pierre takes on the role as the White House faces an uphill battle
The man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl will not face felony charges. Prosecutors have decided that while criminal conduct occurred, the evidence did not constitute felony conduct. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office referred the case to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, which will consider possible misdemeanour
Actress Amber Heard broke down on the stand as she recounted a trip to Australia in 2015 that resulted in three days of alleged extreme violence and abuse at the hands of her former husband, Johnny Depp. On the 15th day of the multimillion-dollar libel trial brought against her by Depp, Heard detailed alleged sexual
Whether you are a minimalist on a mission to build the perfect capsule wardrobe or a maximalist who takes pride in acquiring the coolest fashion items each season, a pair of black jeans for men is essential. It’s easy to think that blue jeans are the most versatile bottoms for men – but let’s face
The ever-humble joggers for men have recently had the glow up of the century. A true rag to riches story, the best joggers take athleisure from slob to sleek and traverse much further than the bedroom or couch. Today, joggers for men can be worn anywhere from the living room to the office to the
Remember when you were younger and your mom would put every crayon drawing you did on the fridge as though you were the next Basquiat (no matter how, err, crap)? That’s the reaction you want from a mother’s day gift. Except, rather than give your gift pride of place in the home, the aim is