Longtime NFL cornerback Richard Sherman pleaded guilty to a pair of misdemeanor charges on Monday in Seattle following his arrest in the city in July, according to the Seattle Times. Sherman pleaded guilty to first-degree negligent driving, speeding in a roadway construction zone and second-degree criminal trespass. He was fined $1,500, will be under monitored court supervision for two years and must attend a DUI victim’s panel within 60 days. Sherman was arrested in July after police said he drove his...
The crippling sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine are already wreaking havoc on the lives of ordinary Russians, who can only expect things to worsen in the days and weeks ahead, experts say. The measures announced by the U.S. and its allies over the weekend include targeting the ability of Russia’s central bank to support the country’s currency, the ruble, which fell about 30% against the U.S. dollar on Monday to less than 1 cent. It regained some ground after Russia’s central...
This is CNBC’s live blog tracking Monday’s developments in Russia’s attack on Ukraine. See below for the latest updates. A Ukrainian delegation has arrived near the border with Belarus to hold talks with Russian officials. Ukraine’s armed forces continue to hold off Russian troops, defending and retaining control of key cities, and slowing Russia’s advance on Kyiv. Meanwhile, the central bank of Russia more than doubled its key interest rate on Monday, as the ruble plummeted after heavy sanctions were...
Tyler Perry caused an uproar on social media after tackling Mary J. Blige‘s Super Bowl performance look on Feb. 16, to promote his upcoming Netflix project “A Madea Homecoming.” Blige, who wore a white bodysuit donned with crystals, performed at the event this past weekend alongside rappers Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent. In the Instagram post, Perry shared two digitally altered images of Blige’s halftime show set, along with a detailed story about how his character Madea Simmons had the outfit...
The ex-wife of jazz legend Miles Davis was years ahead of her time, only to disappear from the spotlight for decades Betty Davis, the cult funk singer and ex-wife of jazz legend Miles Davis who left an underappreciated yet trailblazing body of work, died Wednesday at the age of 77. Danielle Maggio, a close friend of Davis whose research as an ethnomusicologist focused on Davis’ work, confirmed the singer’s death to Rolling Stone. Amie Downs, communications director for Allegheny County where Davis lived,...
Rihanna fans have been waiting for new music – but the artist, fashion and beauty mogul has another kind of project on the way. She’s expecting her first child with A$AP Rocky, multiple outlets including People magazine and E! News reported. The two were photographed walking hand-in-hand in New York City over the weekend (when temperatures fell below freezing), Rihanna wearing a long pink coat unbuttoned to show off her growing baby bump, adorned by long body chains that fell past her belly. Miles...
WASHINGTON — A group of lawyers is working to disqualify from the ballot a right-wing House Republican who cheered on the Jan. 6 rioters unless he can prove he is not an “insurrectionist,” disqualified by the Constitution from holding office, in a case with implications for other officeholders and potentially former President Donald Trump. The novel challenge to the reelection bid of Rep. Madison Cawthorn, one of the House’s brashest supporters of Trump and the lie that the 2020 election...
(CNN)Actor and director Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., has died by suicide, her representative confirmed to CNN Saturday.He was 26.”Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian. He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family asks for respectful consideration during this private time,” a statement from King provided by her representative said.Alexander was a musician and DJ. He performed as “Desduné,” according to his Instagram page....
“No longer just one or two dark-skinned girls mingled backstage, but a host of top models took a meaningful, substantial and equal place among the most successful women working in fashion today.” British Vogue has released a stunning February 2022 issue starring nine Black African models in a stylish editorial shoot. Models Adut Akech, Akway Amar, Majesty Amare, Akon Changkou, Dibaa Maty, Jumbo Janet, Abeny Nhial, Nyaguaa, and Anok Yai all shared the cover. Photographed by Rafael Pavarotti, the heritage of the ladies...
Maryland patient’s experimental surgery leads some researchers to consider fast-tracking plans for more animal-to-human procedures By Amy Dockser MarcusJan. 12, 2022 7:46 am ETPRINTTEXTListen to articleLength7 minutes The first transplant of a genetically modified pig heart into a human jolted doctors involved in a decadeslong effort to address the nation’s chronic shortage of organ donors. Doctors for the critically ill patient, David Bennett, a 57-year-old handyman and father of two, had requested special emergency...