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Rapper A$AP Rocky is thought to have been arrested at LAX Airport after returning the US from a trip to Barbados with his girlfriend Rihanna – who's currently pregnant with their baby.The arrest reportedly happened today, Wednesday 20 April, where A$AP – real name Rakim Mayers – was met by police officers at the terminal. He was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon with a gun, TMZ reports.The shooting the Praise the Lord rapper is being connected to reportedly occurred on 6 November 2021 near Vista Del Mar and Selma Ave at around 10:20pm.The shooting victim is said to have survived. According to NBC News, he had been under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department but this had not been public knowledge.The rapper's attorney, Alan Jackson, confirmed that his client had been arrested to the publication.

Well, this is a s**tty way to return home from vacation!

With Rihanna due any day now, news of ASAP Rocky’s arrest has many social media users concerned for the expectant mother and her partner—and understandably, fans want to know why the rapper was arrested in the first place. Here’s what we know so far.

ASAP Rocky was reportedly arrested Wednesday morning as he flew into Los Angeles airport from Barbados via a private jet.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorA$AP Rocky was detained on Wednesday at Los Angeles International Airport in connection with a November 2021 shooting, NBC News reports, citing “multiple law enforcement sources familiar with the matter” and the rapper’s attorney.Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was arriving on a private plane from Barbados, where he had been on vacation with Rihanna, his girlfriend. The two are expecting a child together.Rocky’s attorney, Alan Jackson, confirmed to NBC News that his client had been arrested.

The "Queen of Country" received a touching tribute in honor of her 90th birthday. Loretta Lynn turned 90 on Thursday and was surprised with a video featuring well wishes from country stars Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and many more. Lynn's team shared the 90-second video message to her social media accounts so fans could see all the performers who teamed up to celebrate the country icon's special day.

Loretta Lynn is still rockin’ strong.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe lineup for the 2022 CMA Music Festival has been announced, and it’s easier to single out which mainstream country artists aren’t on the bill than which are. More than 150 names have been revealed for the lineup, from the superstars to the obscure, for a festival that’s returning to business as normal after a two-year time-out for the pandemic.Among the headliners who’ll be taking the stage for four nights of shows at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium June 9-12 are Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Alan Jackson, Carly Pearce, Lady A, Zac Brown Band, Parker McCollom, Russell Dickerson, Gabby Barrett and Darius Rucker.The presence of Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean pretty much guarantees a reprise of Monday night’s CMT Award-winning duet “If I DIdn’t Love You” on the big stage; ditto for Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson both being named, and the likelihood of hearing “Never Say Never” again.

LOS ANGELES -- Will Smith’s slap seen ’round the world at the Oscars was clearly a crime, legal experts say, but the chances of prosecution are slim and even if convicted he’d likely face little more than a slap of his own — on the wrist.Smith left millions of witnesses stunned Sunday when he marched onto the stage of the Dolby Theatre and smacked Chris Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who was sitting with the actor in the front row.The Los Angeles Police Department has said it was aware of the incident but was not investigating because Rock declined to file a police report.While police could technically open an investigation based on the Academy Awards broadcast, they wouldn't do so without Rock’s participation, said defense lawyer Alan Jackson, a former Los Angeles County prosecutor who oversaw high-profile cases.“Would they ever in a practical world do that when Chris Rock is saying, ’I won’t cooperate with a criminal investigation?' Not in a million years,” Jackson said. “LAPD is probably breathing a relative sigh of relief that they don’t have to get involved with two high-profile actors duking it out on a world stage.”The Los Angeles city attorney’s office, which prosecutes misdemeanor crimes, declined to comment, but said it couldn't bring charges without a police referral.“If he’s going to be charged, I can’t speak to what the charge would be,” spokesman Rob Wilcox said.News of celebrities in trouble has been a fixture in LA since Hollywood's early days, and questions frequently arise about whether the rich and powerful receive a different brand of justice.“The celebrity thing is coming into play, unfortunately,” said former LA District Attorney Steve Cooley.

Dakota Hayden’s love of music has been with him since he was a child.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterHarvey Weinstein was caught with contraband Milk Duds in November, prompting a reprimand from L.A. County jail guards, according to records viewed by Variety.The Milk Duds were found during a search on Nov. 10, after Weinstein had a face-to-face meeting with Shawn Burkley, one of his attorneys.

Chris Willman Music WriterHargus “Pig” Robbins, a Country Music Hall of Fame member who played piano on thousands of Nashville sessions and was renowned to Bob Dylan fans for his work on “Blonde on Blonde,” has died at age 84.

Chris Willman Music WriterChris Stapleton nearly swept the CMA Awards with six trophies in four categories Wednesday night, but the Country Music Association reserved its top prize for Luke Combs, who won entertainer of the year for the first time.“(Presenter) Alan Jackson said my name twice just now,” marveled Combs, accepting entertainer of the year as the telecast slipped across the three-hour point.

Alan Jackson returned to the Nashville stage in a big way.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 17-23:Oct. 17: Actor Marsha Hunt is 104.

told NBC’s “Today” that there is “no cure” for the degenerative neurological syndrome, which he’s battled for nearly a decade. The timeline of the diagnosis as he tells it has finally shed light on the beloved artist’s absence from the spotlight as of late.

Alan Jackson is opening up about living with a silent neurological disease.

told the Today show that he’s been battling a “no cure” degenerative neurological condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease for the better part of a decade.“It’s not going to kill me. It’s not deadly,” Jackson said about the disease he inherited from his father.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country superstar Alan Jackson revealed in an interview Tuesday that he has a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance but he intends to keep performing.Jackson, 62, said in an interview aired on NBC's “Today" show that he was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease a decade ago.

Country legend Alan Jackson is opening up about his battle with a degenerative nerve condition, something he's rarely talked about despite being diagnosed a decade ago. The 62-year-old performer was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, which is known to damage muscles and compromise balance and movement.

Two-time Grammy-winning country icon Alan Jackson is coping with a degenerative nerve condition.

Alan Jackson has been dealing with a health issue for years. In an interview with Jenna Bush Hager on Tuesday's episode of the show, the 62-year-old country singer reveals that he has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a degenerative nerve condition.«It's genetic that I inherited from my daddy,» Jackson said.

Alan Jackson revealed the inspiration behind his hit song "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" as the world marked 20 years since the attacks of 9/11. The 62-year-old musician released the song in the months following the deadly terrorist attacks.

Academy of Country Music Honors ceremony.The ACM revealed the full line-up of the artists who will be performing at the history Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, during this year's show, including the last four acts to be announced — Trace Adkins, Ronnie Dunn, Alan Jackson and Brittney Spencer.Some of the other A-list performers who will hit the stage for the big show include Lauren Alaina, Devin Dawson, Jessie Jo Dillon, Sara Evans, Nicolle Galyon, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Toby

This year’s National Memorial Day Concert, the annual tribute to members of the military and their families, will once again be a pre-taped event with performances and tributes from around Washington and other parts of the country, but that doesn’t mean that it’s any less moving.

Alan Jackson is disappointed with the current state of country music, and spoke his mind during an appearance with Kelleigh Bannen on Apple Music’s “Today’s Country Radio”.

Alan Jackson is honouring daughters, Mattie, Alexandra and Dani Grace with the release of his heartfelt new track. 

Country music superstar Alan Jackson is back with new music.

For country up-and-comer Hannah Dasher, music was a part of her life from an early age. "I hated to read books as a child, but my mother would always find me reading my cassette tapes and CD covers front-to-back," she recalled to Fox News.

Adam Wright, “I Win” (Independent)Nashville songwriter Adam Wright may have sensed we could all use a laugh, and so he has released a witty antidote to 2020.Wright, whose compositions have been performed by such stars as Garth Brooks, Lee Ann Womack and Alan Jackson (his uncle), wisely kept these 12 tunes for himself.

The Country Music Assn. announced the nominations for the 2020 CMA Awards on Tuesday (Sept.

Billboard's Country Airplay chart dated July 4. In the week ending June 28, the song increased by 18% to 29.8 million audience impressions, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.Chesney adds his record-extending 31st Country Airplay leader.

Alan Jackson plans to hit the road next month in Alabama, but his fans can only meet him out there if they stay in their cars.