Takeoff’s Mother Sues Houston Venue Where Rapper Was Shot and Killed

Ryan Mallett, the Michigan and Arkansas collegiate quarterback who played seven seasons in the NFL — and three of those as Tom Brady’s backup on the New England Patriots — has died. Officials with the White Hall School District in Arkansas, where Mallett worked as a football coach, confirmed he drowned while swimming in Florida. He was 35.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large If this year’s Emmy ballots are any indication, the era of Peak TV may truly be over — which FX boss John Landgraf has of course been predicting for some time. There are 163 dramas, 95 comedies and 51 limited/anthology series that have been submitted — down from 171 dramas, 118 comedies and 61 limited/anthology series last year. That’s still a lot of TV, but with fewer contenders comes the possibility of more dark horses getting noticed.

Migos‘ Quavo and Offset performed together for first time since bandmate Takeoff‘s death at last night’s (June 25) 2023 BET Awards.Takeoff (real name Kirsnick Khari Ball) was killed on November 1, 2022 in what Houston police said was a “lucrative” game of dice outside a bowling alley at around 2.30am. The police have said that the rapper was not involved and was “an innocent bystander”.

Beck and Phoenix have released their new collaborative single ‘Odyssey’ – check it out below.The track, which is written, produced and performed by Beck and Phoenix, arrives ahead of the US musician and French indie band’s co-headline 2023 ‘Summer Odyssey’ tour across North America.“Somewhere / We’ll fall into the ocean / I’ll be there / On an odyssey in the sun…” they sing on the lively, summery track.Check out the song below.Beck and Phoenix will kick off a 19-city run on August 1 in Seattle, Washington, with stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Houston, Boston, New York and more before wrapping on September 10 in Columbia, Maryland.

A post shared by BIG POKEY (@sucbigpokey)Pokey was performing at Pour09 Bar & Rooftop in Beaumont, Texas late Saturday night into Sunday morning, when he fell mid-performance, per a TMZ report.The venue shared a message on Facebook to fans early Sunday morning: «The Pour09 family would like to ask that you keep Big Pokey in your prayers at this time.»Pokey gained fame through freestyling on the legendary DJ Screw's early Screw Tapes as a founding member of the Screwed Up Click, and is notably featured for six minutes on Screw's 35-minute track “June 27th.«Big Pokey released four studio albums after „The Hardest Pit in the Litter“ debuted in 1999: „D-Game 2000“ (2000), „The Collabo“ (2001), „Da Sky's Da Limit“ (2002), „Evacuation Notice“ (2008) and „Sensei“ (2021).Rapper Megan Thee Stallion featured Big Pokey on „Southside Royalty Freestyle,“ a track off her 2022 album, „Traumazine.“»I wasn’t ready for this," southern rap great Bun B wrote of Pokey on Instagram Sunday. «One of the most naturally talented artists in the city. Low key, humble mountain of a man who moved with honor and respect.

Milton Powell, aka "Big Pokey," died Sunday in Beaumont, Texas. He was 45 The Houston-area rapper was performing at a local bar when he reportedly suffered a medical issue. His cause of death is currently unknown.

Big Pokey (aka Melvin Powell) has passed away at age 45. 

Veteran Houston rapper Big Pokey (aka Melvin Powell) died Saturday night shortly after collapsing on stage during a Beaumont, Texas performance. He was 45 and the cause of death has not been determined.

A 12-year-old boy known for busking on Market Street and wowing shoppers with his vocals has appeared on hit TV show America's Got Talent - and got a standing ovation from all the judges.

Tori Bowie‘s cause of death has been confirmed one month after her sudden death was announced.

Homer Jones, an electrifying wide receiver for the New York Giants who still holds the NFL record for career yards per reception at 22.3 yards, died Wednesday in Texas from lung cancer. He was 82.

Cleveland! Your Guardians are red hot right now! The Cleveland Guardians had the highest-rated offense in the MLB during their latest homestand. On Sunday afternoon the Cleveland Guardians shut out the Houston Astros which gave the team their 31st win of the year. This also marks the first time Cleveland has won a series against the Astros in five years.

Standing up for herself — and for moms everywhere. Keke Palmer slammed the Houston airport for what she called “breast milk discrimination.”

Queen of keeping it real Keke Palmer is calling out a Houston airport for “breast milk discrimination”!

The mother of Migos member Takeoff has filed a negligence lawsuit against the Houston bowling alley where the rapper was killed last year.Takeoff – real name Kirsnick Khari Ball – was shot dead during an altercation that occurred outside Houston’s 810 Billiards & Bowling in the early hours of 1 Nov. The rapper himself was not involved in the altercation.Houston police explained last year that the rapper, and his bandmate and uncle Quavo, had been at a private party at the venue.

Takeoff’s mother is taking legal action.

Sergio Calderón, the actor recognizable from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Men In Black and The Ruins and many other projects over course of his six-decade career in films and television, died this morning surrounded by family, his spokesperson confirmed to Deadline. He was 77.

Sergio Calderón, the actor recognizable from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Men In Black and The Ruins and many other projects over course of his six-decade career in films and television, died this morning surrounded by family, his spokesperson confirmed to Deadline. He was 77.

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Travel tips and photos from a road trip through Texas, using a travel app to discover the best things to see and do in Dallas, Houston and Austin When you think of United States, you might have a lot of stereotypes and cultural references in mind: from fast food restaurants and gun shops to the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate, America seems to be easy to grasp. However, the real America (that elusive concept) is completely diverse, and includes well all sorts of different people and realities. This time, I am going to tell you about something Americans really love, even when they’re not necessarily aware of that: driving a car.

Lala Kent has not held back in terms of voicing her opinion about that “Vanderpump Rules” cheating scandal.