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The Houston police and fire departments were deeply involved in safety measures for the music festival where a surging crowd killed eight people, playing key roles in crowd control measures, on-site security staffing and the emergency response. The police chief even says he met with the headlining performer before the show. Now the city’s police department

At least 11 lawsuits were filed in the wake of eight deaths at the Houston rapper’s signature music festival. By Dan Adler November 8, 2021 On Friday night, eight people died and hundreds more were injured in a crowd melee at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival in Houston. In the following days, authorities began investigating exactly

Past reports have shed light on Travis Scott’s history of ‘reckless’ behavior at his concerts, with incidents that left the rapper twice arrested and sued. This weekend’s Astroworld music festival ended in tragedy, but it’s apparently not the first time one of rapper Travis Scott‘s concerts have gone awry. According to past reports, the 30-year-old has

Rapper Travis Scott is facing multiple lawsuits after eight people were killed and hundreds were injured in a crowd crush at Texas festival Astroworld. Two separate injured attendees allege that Scott, along with surprise performer Drake, incited the crowd, and are each seeking US$1 million in damages. Two of the concert fatalities were teenagers, aged

The investigation into Trump and his allies’ attempts to overturn his loss in Georgia is reportedly ramping up.  By Charlotte Klein November 7, 2021 The criminal investigation into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia, part of his larger crusade to invalidate Joe Biden’s win at the time, appears to be gaining steam. Fani Willis,

Ben Affleck looked lovingly at his girlfriend Jennifer Lopez as she drove away from his house in a Gucci-branded car. See the sweet snaps! Ben Affleck has been spotted smiling while watching his love Jennifer Lopez leave his house. The Oscar winner gazed lovingly at the 2020 Super Bowl Half Time star as she drove

There’s a lot going on in Eternals. The core group of superheroes in the movie, the Eternals themselves, includes 10 people. We travel from ancient Babylon in the 6th century B.C. to 1945 Hiroshima to present day, and that’s not even including the stops in-between, which are numerous. There are so many tendrils and strands

Director Ryan Coogler and company have shot everything they can without Shuri. By Jordan Hoffman November 6, 2021 Production on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will take a hiatus, starting the week of Thanksgiving, until “early 2022,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. One of the film’s stars, Letitia Wright, is still recovering from an injury she suffered while shooting in

Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian are finding more and more things that they like about each other, according to one source, and he’s even feeling like ‘he has someone on his side’ after their recent outings together. Pete Davidson, 27, and Kim Kardashian, 41, have been getting a lot of attention lately due to their

Fans attending a Houston music festival surged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, triggering panic in the crowd of tens of thousands. At least eight people were killed and many more hurt, authorities said. The chaos unfolded Friday evening at Astroworld, a sold-out, two-day event at the NRG Park stadium. An

The GOP wants to introduce a “Parents’ Bill of Rights” so parents can abuse teachers for not telling kids all white people are perfect. By Bess Levin November 5, 2021 One of the most dominant features of the modern Republican Party is its love for creating moral panic over things that either (1) aren’t actually

Will Smith shared some intimate details about his marriage to Jada Pinkett-Smith in a new Oprah interview, revealing if he and his partner of over 25 years are open in their relationship. Will Smith, 53, got candid with Oprah Winfrey, 67, on Friday, answering some hard-hitting questions about his long-running, unconventional marriage to Jada Pinkett-Smith,

NOTE: This article contains details of sexual assault. Please read at your own discretion. It’s been one of Hollywood’s darkest rumours for decades: Natalie Wood, only a teenager, was allegedly sexually assaulted by a top movie star more than twice her age when she met with him at a hotel in Los Angeles. In a

This Friday, Kristen Stewart returns to theaters with what might be her most anticipated film yet (for royalists, at least): Spencer, a psychodrama in which the California native channels Princess Diana for three stressful days of the late royal’s life. The film hails from Oscar-nominated screenwriter Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things) and Chilean director Pablo

Britney Spears’ sons with ex Kevin Federline towered over their pop star mama in sweet new photos as they checked out an interactive art exhibition in Los Angeles! Britney Spears, 39, posted a rare new photo with her kids Sean Preston Federline, 16, and Jayden James Federline, 15. The blonde was all-smiles as she put her arms

It’s no secret that the late Princess Diana — who died in a 1997 car crash after being chased by paparazzi — suffered through her marriage to Prince Charles and spent nearly every waking minute trying to avoid cameras and public scrutiny. By her own account, she was a prisoner in the royal family. In

You know, one that preceded the attack on the Capitol that left numerous people dead.  By Bess Levin November 3, 2021 As you’ve probably heard by now, Tuesday did not go very well for Democrats. In Virginia, a guy who closed his campaign by suggesting he’ll ban Toni Morrison books was elected to serve as

Emily Simpson claims the new season of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ is ‘epic’ in every way imaginable — she says it’s ‘funny’ and full of ‘drama’. Season 16 of The Real Housewives of Orange County is premiering later this year, and while fans have yet to see a trailer featuring the series’ forthcoming

In an intense address to paparazzi over the weekend, Alec Baldwin spoke publicly for the first time about the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his movie, Rust. “I can’t answer any questions about the investigation. I can’t,” the 63-year-old actor told photographers after pulling over to the side of the

They also believe Trump and JFK JR. are going to run on a ticket together in 2024. By Bess Levin November 2, 2021 There are a lot of reasons Donald Trump lost the last election, chief among them being his disastrous handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in more than 232,000 deaths by the

Kylie Jenner fueled marriage rumors on Tuesday when she was spotted wearing a mystery band on her ring finger while flying out of Los Angeles! Did Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott tie the knot? That’s what fans were wondering on Tuesday when the 24-year-old Kylie Cosmetics founder flashed a mystery band on her ring finger as she

The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin the gun that killed a cinematographer says he hopes the tragedy prompts the film industry to “reevaluate its values and practices” to ensure no one is harmed again. David Halls released a statement to the New York Post, breaking his silence following the Oct. 21 fatal shooting of

Some conservative justices joined the liberals in questioning the state’s reliance on private citizens to enforce its six-week ban—though the fate of Roe itself may hinge on a Mississippi case coming before the court next month. By Cristian Farias November 1, 2021 During a recent speech at the University of Notre Dame, Justice Samuel Alito sounded furious

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel took sons Silas and Phineas trick-or-treating in coordinated ‘Harry Potter’ costumes! See the cute photos. Accio adorable Harry Potter costumes: Jessica Biel and husband Justin Timberlake took their sons trick-or-treating on Halloween in Harry Potter costumes. The actress, 39, shared magical photos from the festivities on Instagram on November 1.

By Staff The Associated Press Posted October 31, 2021 10:30 pm     Updated October 31, 2021 10:54 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Canadian musician Bryan Adams ducked out of a scheduled performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night after

The actor talks to V.F.’s Still Watching about how Roman Roy has adjusted to the new realities of Waystar Royco—and how he’ll never admit it, but he loves his siblings. By Sonia Saraiya October 31, 2021 This week’s Succession is a climactic episode of big upsets, pivoting around the Waystar Royco town hall meeting with

Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato threw it back to 2007, posing for a selfie after they ran into each other at a Halloween party. See the sweet reunion. Joe Jonas, 32, and Demi Lovato, 29, proved it’s a small world when they ran into each other at a party over the Halloween weekend. The former Disney

In the summer of 2001, a screenwriter friend got a call from his agent. “You and your writing partner get on a plane to San Francisco. You’re scheduled for a meeting at One Infinite Loop.” Apple headquarters? What could Apple want with a couple of writers whose specialty was children’s programming? After a short wait

The A-lister opens up about his mental health in the trailer for Best Shape of My Life.   By Jordan Hoffman October 30, 2021 Will Smith’s upcoming YouTube series, Best Shape of My Life, will not be a typical, light-hearted ride-along with a middle-aged movie star as he tries to shed a few pounds. What

Icons only! Lizzo surprised party guests when she showed up to a Halloween event dressed as Baby Yoda, and delivered an incredible performance. The force was with Lizzo this Halloween! The “Rumors” singer, 33, dressed up as the Mandalorian character Grogu, otherwise known as Baby Yoda, at Spotify’s Ghost Town Halloween Party in West Hollywood on