Well, so much for those little hints of hope for Bryan Kohberger‘s defense.
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told NPR of the incident, “I asked myself, as a powerless Black man in America, what can I do to the cops that kicked my door in, tried to kill me in front of my kids, stole my money and disconnected my cameras? And the only thing I could come up with was make a funny rap song about them and make some money, use the money to pay for the damages they did and move on.”The musician, whose given name is Joseph Edgar Foreman, wrote about the raid in several of his songs, including “Lemon Pound Cake,” which opens with they lyrics, “The Adams County sheriff kicked down my door, then I heard the glass break. They found no kidnapping victims, just some lemon pound cake.”In the surveillance footage included in the video, police are shown kicking in the door and walking past the titular cake on the kitchen counter.
Afroman told NPR that the cops also broke his video surveillance system and stole $400 from him.Four deputies, two sergeants and one detective from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office are now suing him, his label and a Texas-based music distribution company for invasion of privacy. In the complaint filed last week, they said they have received death threats, and also suffered “humiliation, ridicule, mental distress, embarrassment and loss of reputation.” Unless the music videos and social media posts are taken down, “Plaintiffs will suffer irreparable injury to their reputations, their mental health, and their legally protected rights,” the complaint read.They are also seeking all proceeds of the songs and videos, as well as his merchandise, including sales of the malt liquor made by his 4204 Main Street Brewing Company.Afroman said his reaction to the lawsuit was “a drop of anger, disbelief and a little anxiety, followed
.Well, so much for those little hints of hope for Bryan Kohberger‘s defense.
As Tiffany Pennywell and Brett Brown prepare for their Love Is Blind wedding day, the future bride nearly hit her breaking point.
statement. “It is the solemn duty of the Department of Justice to safeguard the right of all Americans to free expression, and I commend the work of law enforcement in this matter.”If convicted on the charges against him, Penny would face a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, and could serve as many as 20 years for the malicious use of explosive materials charge, and up to 10 years on the destructive device charge. The case remains under investigation.According to the criminal complaint, as well as other news sources, Penny was previously involved in a protest against a “Drag Queen Story Hour” event in Wadsworth, Ohio, on March 11.
A true Texas telecast. The 2023 CMT Awards were held in Austin, Texas for the first time, and the ceremony got a warm welcome from Matthew McConaughey, who made a surprise appearance on the Sunday, April 2 CBS show.
A major milestone! Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes were all smiles during their red carpet debut at the 2023 CMT Music Awards on Sunday, April 2.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are taking their relationship to the next level – with a red carpet debut!
The 2023 CMT Music Awards, honoring excellence in country music, is here. Nominees for the only country music award show that is completely voted on by fans were announced in March. Here's how to watch, who's nominated and what else to know ahead of this year's CMT Music Awards on Sunday. Where to watch The 2023 CMT Music Awards is set to air on CBS live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, at 8:00 p.m.
Nothing brings people together like music. The 2023 CMT Music Awards will be a star-studded event — not only for the show’s nominees and performers, but also for its presenters.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter As it rolls the dice at the weekend box office, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” is aiming to emerge victorious over last weekend’s champion “John Wick: Chapter 4.” A natural 20 isn’t guaranteed, but Paramount and eOne’s adaptation of the popular role-playing game is hoping to collect $30 million to $40 million from 3,850 North American locations. It’ll be a close race for first place between that and the fourth “John Wick,” which topped the box office with $73.5 million and looks to add about $36 million in its sophomore outing. Internationally, “Dungeons & Dragons” is opening in 58 markets, where it’s aiming for $25 million or more.
Twice-impeached former president Donald Trump hasn’t been arrested yet, but Jimmy Fallon is pretty sure he’s starting to feel the heat. During Monday night’s episode of “The Tonight Show,” Fallon joked that the location of Trump’s first official 2024 campaign rally was the clearest sign of that.On Saturday, Trump stopped in Waco, Texas to make his first official campaign bid to the people and, as always, his speech was full of lies and gripes about how he’s being treated unfairly.
Afroman is facing a lawsuit from seven law enforcement officers over him using footage from a police raid of his home in one of his music videos.The officers have alleged that the rapper – whose real name is Joseph Foreman – took recordings of their faces that were obtained from a raid which took place in Ohio in August 2022 and used them in music videos and social media posts without their consent.Four deputies, two sergeants and a detective have claimed that this has caused them ‘emotional distress, embarrassment, ridicule, loss of reputation and humiliation.’ All seven of them are seeking all of Foreman’s profits from his use of their images, including revenue from songs, music videos and concert tickets, on top of the promotion of his Afroman brand and merch proceeds. They are also demanding a court injunction to take down all videos and posts using their faces.The lawsuit names Foreman directly, as well as his recording brand and a Texas-based media distribution company as defendants.However, Foreman revealed in an Instagram post on Wednesday (March 22) that he intends to countersue for ‘the unlawful raid’ and ‘money being stolen’, as well as the damage caused to his family, career, and property.He also explained why he publicised the camera recording in the first place, writing: “My video footage is my property.
Jonathan Majors has been arrested in connection with a domestic dispute, Fox News Digital can confirm. The "Creed III" actor was charged with strangulation, assault and harassment according to a police report. He was transported to Manhattan Central Booking on Saturday, an NYPD Detective told Fox News Digital.
Law enforcement officers in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against rapper Afroman alleging that he invaded their privacy by using images of them raiding his house.Afroman, whose real name is Joseph Foreman, had his house raided in August 2022 by officers with the Adam’s County Sheriff’s Office. The officers were acting on a warrant asserting probable cause for narcotics being stored and kidnappings taking place on the property. No evidence of criminal activity was found on the property and no charges were filed.Foreman recorded the raid on a series of security cameras on his property and inside his house.Video footage shows police ramming down his door, searching his wardrobe, opening CD cases, and at one point briefly glancing at a lemon pound cake on his counter — a moment repeatedly referenced by Foreman in subsequent songs.He later used the footage of officers searching his home in music videos mocking the situation and questioning the raid.“I asked myself, as a powerless Black man in America, what can I do to the cops that kicked my door in, tried to kill me in front of my kids, stole my money and disconnected my cameras?” Foreman told NPR in an interview.
Rapper Afroman faces a lawsuit from Ohio law enforcement officers alleging that he invaded their privacy by using images of them raiding his house.
Oscar winner Adam McKay has lined up Rob Pattinson, Amy Adams, Robert Downey Jr, Forest Whitaker and Till‘s Danielle Deadwyler to head the ensemble cast of his next directing vehicle. Titled Average Height, Average Build, the script and package is out to studios and streamers, and the intention is to get it into production by late summer or early fall.
Oscar-winner Adam McKay has lines up Rob Pattinson, Amy Adams, Robert Downey Jr., Forest Whitaker and Till’s Danielle Deadwyler to head the ensemble of his next directing vehicle. Titled Average Height, Average Build, the script and that package is out to studios and streamers, and the intention is to get it into production by late summer or early fall.
The Smile have confirmed that they have been working on their second album.The supergroup – made up of Radiohead‘s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner – told fans the news at the end of an email newsletter that was announcing additional North American tour dates. “We’re deep in recording, week 7,” The Smile wrote.
Wynonna Judd is set to return to the CMT Music Awards stage, nearly one year after her and Naomi Judd‘s final performance together at last year’s show, which came just weeks before Naomi’s death.
Killer Mike‘s new solo album will feature collaborations with André 3000, Lil Wayne, Dave Chappelle and more.According to a new Instagram post from Radio Milwaukee station HYFIN, the new project is called ‘Michael’ and will feature a number of collaborations.Following a listening party at SXSW in Austin, Texas last week, DJ Kenny Perez shared: “Without a doubt, RUN and embrace it when it drops. The project is journey through his life and he doesn’t hold back.
Architectural Digest’s home tours. However, people were quick to notice a rather interesting feature – to say the least – in actress and singer Debby Ryan’s home, that she shares with her rocker husband Josh Dun. Sat upon one of the built-in shelves in the couple’s Ohio home is something we certainly didn’t expect to see.