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New York Attorney General Letitia James joined 37 other attorneys general in support of Massachusetts’ lawsuit against Kalshi, a platform accused of offering illegal sports betting. The group filed a brief with Massachusetts’ top court, saying Kalshi must follow state gambling laws. “Prediction markets cannot ignore states’ gambling laws that are designed to protect consumers,”…
The BLIS (Black Liberation Indigenous Sovereignty) Collective will host “Reclamation Day: A Reunion of Hope” on June 20, 2026, in Brooklyn as a response to the United States’ 250th anniversary. Award-winning artist, actor, and Brooklyn native Joey Bada$$ will headline the closing performance. The immersive gathering is expected to draw 700 to 1,000 attendees and…
Singer-songwriter D4vd was dropped by his record label after authorities linked him to a criminal investigation that later led to murder and abuse charges, according to a reported timeline of the case. The AP reported that after the discovery of a 14-year-old girl’s body in September 2025, D4vd’s tour was canceled, and he was dropped…
The 2026 Global Gaming League SZN ZERO Championship Gaming Match delivered a live showcase of gaming, music, and celebrity competition on April 9 at WePlay Studios in Inglewood. The main event featured Howie Mandel and The Howie Do It Team against NE-YO and The Gentlmns Gaming Team in a winner-take-all contest for a $50,000 cash…
Rapper Desiigner, whose legal name is Sidney Royel Selby III, was arrested in South Carolina and charged with third-degree domestic violence, according to jail and court records cited by multiple news outlets. Selby, 28, was booked March 23 in Horry County and released the next day after posting $1,500 bond, reports said. A court appearance…
Run Fast Racing has launched a mobile app that lets fans co-own racehorses alongside Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, and Rauw Alejandro. Run Fast Racing is led by artist manager Adam Kluger, CEO of Kluger Agency. “As a horse racing enthusiast for the past 20 years, I’m delighted to bring in my celebrity friends and elevate…
Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC Detroit) is expanding access to creative education with the launch of the PLC Detroit x adidas x Ruth E. Carter Costume Design program. This free digital learning experience—developed in collaboration with two-time Academy Award-winning and five-time Academy Award–nominated costume designer Ruth E. Carter and adidas—offers a transformative course designed to democratize…
The New York Police Department has dismantled a Brooklyn narcotics team after officers from the unit detained and assaulted Timothy Brown, a home health aide, who was later determined to have no connection to the case they were investigating, according to public statements and published reports. The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, showed…