Reports have linked 17-year-old Arjun Aravind’s alleged ChatGPT activity to the tragic deaths of his mother and 14-year-old brother. ABC News reports that Aravind is currently in custody, while the Massachusetts district attorney called the deaths of his family an “unspeakable tragedy.”

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Officials Are Investigating The Tragic Deaths Of Teen’s Mother & Brother After Alleged ChatGPT Activity

On Tuesday, August 11, Arjun Aravind’s father called the police and reportedly requested a well-being check at the family’s Massachusetts home. He told officers that he had left for work early that morning and that a tutor couldn’t get into the house or reach anyone inside. When officers arrived, they found Aravind’s mother, Sudha Venkatesan, and his 14-year-old brother, Siddharth Aravind, with what authorities described as “obvious trauma.” Officers found Siddharth on the first floor and Aravind’s mother in the basement. Before his mother and brother died, Arjun reportedly struggled with behavioral issues and concerning internet activity. His family reportedly became so concerned that they hid knives around the house to keep him from accessing them, per NBC News.

Additionally, per NBC News, Arjun Aravind allegedly killed his mother and brother with a laptop and knife after using ChatGPT to search for “theoretical ideas or fantasy stories regarding the killing of his family.” Investigators reportedly found a heavily damaged laptop covered in blood and said its condition appeared consistent with assault. Police also recovered what they believe was a knife used in the attack. Officers additionally found a “bent utensil, possibly a knife with a orange handle,” near the area where the disturbance occurred. District Attorney Marian Ryan said Arjun had an interest in creating fantasy stories and characters and reportedly used ChatGPT to ask questions that appeared to relate to threats against his family.

“He was engaged in the use of ChatGPT in creating fantasy stories, kind of the gothic novel kind of stories, asking questions, creating characters, asking what about this if this happened to that, and they seem to appear to relate to threats to his family,” DA Ryan explained.

What’s Next For Arjun Aravind?

Authorities have charged Arjun Aravind with two counts of murder, two counts of assault and battery on a household or family member, two counts of assault and battery, using a vehicle without authority, and stealing a motor vehicle. After the alleged murders, Aravind reportedly fled the scene, and his mother’s 2014 green Honda Accord went missing from the home. Officers later found him asleep inside the vehicle with bedding and a large supply of protein bars.

Aravind appeared in Concord District Court on Thursday, August 13. A not guilty plea was reportedly entered on his behalf. The court ordered him held without bail and will have him undergo a mental health evaluation. Aravind will return to court on September 11 for a probable cause hearing.

Social Media Questions AI’s Role In The Family’s Tragic Deaths

After 1questtimes shared a clip of Arjun Aravind in police custody, the comment section was flooded with reactions. Plenty of social media users questioned how he managed to use ChatGPT, given that it typically restricts certain questions and content.

Instagram user @lilneika wrote, “How ??? You can’t even mention certain words on ChatGPT without it telling you ‘I’m sorry your request goes against my policies’ blah blah. A which plan him have ????” 

Instagram user @m3ka_unruly wrote, “LIKE WTH BE WRONG WITH THESE KIDZZZZ???? Smh.” 

While Instagram user @empressharon wrote, “This has nothing to do with AI, people are just inherently evil. This has been happening long before AI.” 

Then Instagram user @daddys_gurl__3000 wrote, “ChatGPT didn’t even wanna tell me how to spell nunchucks.” 

Another Instagram user @la_indiaa wrote, “Meanwhile I’m on ChatGPT asking how I can lose 15 pounds by November!” 

While another Instagram user @wzhnry wrote, “ChatGPT has too many restrictions to let that happen, can’t even ask it to do your homework much less plan a murder.” 

Finally, Instagram user @rafshady wrote, “We need to start helping young people before all this happens….. that’s the real issue.” 

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Chile, sometimes you don’t need to hit every note to deliver a performance! GloRilla had the timeline feeling seen with a recent sing-along that reminded everybody that when your favorite song comes on, the vocals are secondary to knowing every single word.

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GloRilla Gave Us Some Off-Key Greatness

In a new video shared to GloRilla’s Instagram Story, the rapper appeared to be driving with her seat belt on while singing along to Jazmine Sullivan’s ‘Need U Bad.’ GloRilla kept it cute in a white top, braided hairstyle, and natural face beat as she sang directly into the camera. And while she may not have been serving Beyoncé-level vocals, GloRilla clearly knew every lyric and gave the song her absolute all — off-key moments and all.

The Gworls Had Plenty To Say About Glo’s Sing-Along

Fans ran to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section and let it all out over GloRilla’s latest sing-along. Some claimed Glo has clearly fallen in love with Brandon Ingram, while others couldn’t get over how much the two allegedly look alike. Meanwhile, a few fans said GloRilla sounded a little like Fergie in her rendition.

One Instagram user @perry_africana said, “aaaw glowww done fall inlove😮😂.. we left hating on men alone noww❤️😂”

This Instagram user @jjulianlo commented, “She look just like BroRilla 😂😂”

And, Instagram user @1_naturally_eva added, “She sounds like me in the shower. 😂😂”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @solanakayxo wrote, “How is your middle name Hallelujah and you can’t sing sis 😂”

While Instagram user @kweenmocha joked, “She sounds like Fergie and i love that for her 😍”

Finally, Instagram user @fungirlneek__ shared, “She got her man and LOCKED IN 😍😍😍 I LOVE THIS for her!”

Glo Stays Ten Toes In Her Lover Girl Bag

GloRilla stays in her lover girl bag, and this latest snap with Brandon Ingram had the gworls taking notes. The rapper cozied up to the NBA star as he wrapped his arms around her, with Glo cheesing while holding a drink and Brandon adding a playful touch by sticking his tongue toward her eye. To make the moment even sweeter, GloRilla added lyrics from Future’s ‘No Matter What’ reading, “No matter what, we gon’ forever be together,” giving fans yet another reason to believe she’s deep in her lover girl era.

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Kate Walsh weighed in on another potential return to Grey’s Anatomy after Addison came back to drop a major bombshell about the state of her marriage.

“It was never up to me where Addison’s story wrapped up. So coming back was like going home for the holidays,” Walsh, 58, exclusively told Us at the Centrum Inside and Outside Makeover Salon Experience on Thursday, August 13, in New York City. “I love going back and it had been enough time that I was like, ‘OK, I’ve got to do lots of other things [since then].”

Walsh, who originated the role of Addison when the show premiered in 2005, hinted she wouldn’t mind “popping in and out” of the hit medical drama.

“Initially when I went back, Krista Vernoff was running the show then and now it’s Meg Marinis, who is doing an incredible job,” she gushed. “We talked about this very powerful women’s health story line and I was like, ‘Great. Sign me up.’”

The actress was thrilled to return for an important episode, saying, “I do think that one of the great things that that medical shows do — particularly with Grey’s Anatomy and in Shondaland — is being able to address these incredibly powerful issues, social issues and political issues.”

She continued: “People can connect and maybe grow and change their minds and become attached to these characters and listen to them through their hardships and feel like they’re identified too. They can feel seen and heard.”

Walsh returned in a January episode of Grey’s Anatomy where Addison paid a visit to Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) to assist with a pregnant patient who was suffering from a tumor that affected her sight. In an effort to get Amelia to scrub back in, Addison revealed that her marriage to husband Jake (Benjamin Bratt) might be over.

Addison refused to share any more details about their issues, but Amelia eventually convinced her to open up. Addison said Jake was forcing her to choose between their marriage and her career — and she chose the latter.

Addison and Amelia talked over her options before realizing the relationship likely couldn’t be saved. They ended the episode bonding at Amelia’s apartment, but it remains to be seen what Addison will do about her personal life.

“It’s always a possibility [that Addison could return],” Walsh teased to Us. “Never say never.”

After Us brought up the strong reactions to Addison’s revelation, Walsh said she didn’t know how invested fans would be in the state of her character’s marriage.

“I didn’t think about that. I went back and I was like, ‘Wait, what’s my son’s name again? How old is he?’” she quipped. “But it’s good that people have strong reactions to the show.”

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Outside of the world of Grey’s Anatomy, Walsh is keeping herself busy with a multitude of opportunities. She also found time to work with Centrum to promote healthy aging.

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“There’s a lot of pressure in Hollywood to stay the same, but that’s just madness. It just doesn’t work,” she told Us. “It’s like a recipe for self-flagellation or feeling bad. So I want to look my best — obviously — and for myself, too. But it is odd to see [the conversations around aging in Hollywood].”

Walsh discussed how she has added Centrum vitamins into her everyday wellness routine.

“I really didn’t get into serious supplements until probably my mid-30s, around the time that Centrum Age Defy would be great. Why I like Centrum Silver is it’s great for brain health,” she noted. “It’s great for brain function and heart health and eyes. These are things that as you age and get into your 50s become more prevalent and necessary than say they would when you’re younger. … Centrum vitamins are clinically proven and have been doing this for a very long time. There are so many things out there that this is quite comforting.”

Courtney Clenney is allegedly being targeted by inmates inside a Miami-Dade prison over the killing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. In addition, her lawyer claims that most of the inmates are Black women.

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Courtney Clenney Allegedly Targeted In Prison By Inmates

Clenney Has Her Own Jail Cell

Clenney reportedly has a lot of freedom in jail and is now being housed away from the general population in the Miami-Dade jail. She has her own cell equipped with a toilet and sink.

In addition, she can leave her cell to shower, have recreation, see a lawyer, eat meals, and have video calls with family.

Clenney is being transferred to another jail to serve the remainder of her sentence. The 30-year-old killer accepted a plea deal, and her second-degree murder charge was downgraded to manslaughter. Clenney was sentenced to six years with time served. She was previously facing a life sentence, and now, she may get out in two years due to her time served.

Chenney Fatally Stabbed Christian 

The Shade Room previously reported that Chenney fatally stabbed Christian on April 3, 2022, inside their Miami condo. She claimed to be a victim of emotional, physical, and mental abuse by Obumseli and argued self-defense.

Chenney wasn’t immediately arrested despite being found covered in blood by the police. She was later arrested at a substance abuse rehab facility in Hawaii and charged with second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.

Audio recordings on Christian’s phone captured Chenney calling him the n-word repeatedly and threatening to slap him. In addition, TMZ released footage from 2021 of the killer beginning a physical fight with Christian in an elevator.

Christian is seen trying to keep her off as she repeatedly lunges at him. After she swung at him, he shoved her away. Clenney also punched Christian’s head and pulled his hair, and continued as he exited the elevator.

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NLE Choppa is back to dropping new music as he enters a new era. During this time, he’s also been navigating his spiritual journey and rumors. As of last week, NLE has also been dealing with his public breakup from Erica Raven.

On Friday, NLE revealed that he got baptized and shared a message about entering a new chapter in his life. He said Christ is still working on him, but he feels ready to embrace this new version of himself. NLE also addressed alleged “witches & warlocks,” voodoo, hexes, and spells that he claims were sent his way. He said God allowed those experiences to happen to strengthen him throughout his spiritual journey.

In the same post, NLE also had a few things to say about some of his fellow rappers. He got a few things off his chest in a new freestyle while addressing his influence in the rap game. 

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NLE Choppa Has A Message For Pooh Shiesty As He Gets A Few Things Off His Chest In Latest Freestyle

NLE Choppa took to his IG Story to share a clip from his latest freestyle with the LA Leakers. He spat a few bars about people speaking on his name, saying, “I’ll be the one to hurt you. Stop playing on my name… all love, I’m not trying to start hating. Got my name in conversation, pillow talking like a baby. Where the G’s? We address it. It’s a message, I direct it. If you can’t respect it, make sure you don’t disrespect me.”

In the same post, NLE tagged Pooh Shiesty, who is currently incarcerated, writing, “@poohshiesty showed way too much love to you for you to be pillow talking on my name TO A FEMALE. Imma show you how to be direct homie. Free you tho tell 30 hit me up.”

This seems to come after an alleged phone call surfaced in early July, where Pooh Shiesty reportedly called NLE Choppa gay. The alleged call surfaced amid reports that Marissa Da’Nae, who shares a son with NLE, is allegedly expecting a baby girl with Pooh Shiesty.

But NLE didn’t stop there. While sharing another clip from the freestyle, he made it clear he’s stepping into a new era, writing, “IM BACK AND WHOEVER AGAINST TS F*** EM #NLEVSEVERYBODY.” NLE also showed some love to his ex-fiancée Erica, writing, “Te amo Erica forever & ever.”

NBA YoungBoy & Pooh Shiesty Catch Strays As NLE Choppa Speaks On His Influence In The Music Industry

The rapper later made his way to his page to celebrate his baptism, sharing a carousel of photos with individual captions. The carousel featured NLE, his youngest son, Icon Potts, his chain, his new wick locs, and more.

In one post, NLE spoke about his influence on other artists while mentioning both Pooh Shiesty and NBA YoungBoy. He claimed Shiesty’s chain resembles his and accused YoungBoy of taking inspiration from his camo aesthetic.

NLE also credited himself with influencing younger artists to prioritize owning their masters while reflecting on his success at a young age.

He wrote, “IM HYMM, The one they wanna be, the one they copy, ni**as ain’t have a Momager & Popager til I came on the scene. Shiesty That Chain Look real close to mine, YB ran off my camo aesthetic after I sent it to em, I’m the reason these boys of this generation wanna own they masters ‘I wanna NLE CHOPPA DEAL’ 16 I was 10Ms up first car was a Cullinan truck while yall was riding hemis & scats n sh*t man do yo homework on my influence I can write a book about it but that’s enough ego.”

NLE continued by showing off his new wick locs while claiming YoungBoy previously copied his loc style. Despite the callout, he said it was “all love” and explained that he was simply shedding light on his influence.

He wrote, “Pleaseeeee don’t copy my Wick Locs PLEASE. YB already ran off with my locs style I had to switch it up this go round. All love though just shedding light on my influence. Light it up. Do ya homework before saying I’m clout chasing or lying. The real ones know.”

Social Media Weighs In

Many gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they reacted to NLE Choppa’s latest post. While some gave him props for his rapping skills, others questioned why he was specifically coming for Pooh Shiesty and NBA YoungBoy.

Instagram user  @theylovekyraaa wrote, “He must be mad bout Marissa”

Instagram user @poohbaae added, “beefing w a inmate to stay afloat is diabolical.”

While Instagram user @vonnaaaaaajay wrote, “I’m just glad he took that wig off lol”

Instagram user @sexymeme2 wrote, “NLE ate him up y’all act like he can’t rap”

Instagram user @nyakaiorr_ added, “Nie ain’t wrong tho tf”

While Instagram user @mazzydaking wrote, “Minus the antics he does, that boy can actually rap 🤷🏾‍♂️”

Instagram user @gurlkjfunny wrote, “Nle remember when yb was your fav rapper be fron lil 🥷”

Instagram user @ayeee.tae added, “He seen yb arguing with his momma & said ima start back up to try to get a response from him 😂😂😂”

While Instagram user @lilmisssexyjawn_ wrote, “Yall not gon act like NLE wasn’t him”

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Paramount+’s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds hit the streamer during San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where the stars made their rounds from Hall H to Collider’s media studio to celebrate. There, they spoke with our own Steven Weintraub about walking the floor and what fans can expect from the penultimate Season 4, plus new details on the fifth and final season, leading up to Star Trek: The Original Series.

The show, which will see Captain Pike (Anson Mount) and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise embarking on wild new adventures, has always pushed the boundaries of what it means to be a Star Trek series. In Season 4, even its stars are impressed by the creative risks of co-showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers, from black-and-white noir episodes to full-on puppetry.

Don’t miss the full interviews from the con below, where both groups dig into the emotional and personal aspects of being a part of such an iconic franchise, and what it was like to read that final Season 5 script.

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Stars Reveal How Season 4 Takes Its Biggest Swings Yet

In our first interview, stars Mount, Rebecca Romijn (Commander Una Chin-Riley), Celia Rose Gooding (Cadet Nyota Uhura), and Ethan Peck (Lieutenant Spock) share why they still love attending Comic-Con, both as stars and fans, and answer a round of unique questions, including their favorite karaoke song and most memorable fan interactions. They also tease some of Season 4’s most ambitious moments, and discuss what it was like reading and filming the Season 5 finale.

Check out the full video below, with time codes provided.

• 00:27 – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds cast marvel at Comic-Con 2026’s Hall H turnout.
• 01:27 – The SNW stars answer fun questions about their go-to karaoke song, movies and TV that inspire them, and tons more!
• 07:07 – (Some of) the stars weigh in on their favorite Star Trek captain.
• 07:33 – They share what it was like first reading Season 4’s ambitious scripts.
• 09:48 – Rebecca Romijn discusses singing in Klingon.
• 10:43 – Everyone teases the biggest creative swings in Season 4.
• 12:50 – The stars discuss the puppets, and specifically Pike’s with his signature hairdo.
• 14:01 – The cast reflect on reading and filming the Season 5 finale.
• 15:52 – Did they “borrow” anything fun from set?
• 16:56 – Anson Mount discusses Pike’s Season 4 tattoo.
• 18:32 – Everyone shares the wildest challenge the writers asked them to perform.
• 20:25 – The SNW stars reveal their preparation for filming and what a typical week looks like.
• 23:10 – The group share what they were on the hunt for at Comic-Con!
• 26:10 – Ethan Peck explains his affinity for Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis games.

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 5 Is a “Meditation on How to Say Goodbye”

This crew discusses significant episodes, the status of Season 5, and the series finale read-through.

Next up in the Collider studio, Weintraub welcomes cast members Paul Wesley, Christina Chong, and Melissa Navia, as well as co-showrunners Goldsman and Myers. They answer another round of fun questions, and Navia shares details about the Season 4 episode that holds personal significance for them, plus the team discusses the now-famous puppet episode. Don’t miss out on the full conversation in the video below, with time codes provided, where they also share updates on Season 5 and take us behind the scenes for that emotional series finale table read.

• 00:44 – The Strange New Worlds crew answer a fun series of questions to get to know them better!
• 05:21 – Melissa Navia on the personal significance of Ortegas’ Season 4 episode.
• 06:34 – The team shares their favorite Star Trek series.
• 11:05 – Akiva Goldsman shares an exciting update on the status of Season 5.
• 11:48 – Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers reveal what fans can expect from Season 5’s format.
• 13:04 – They discuss the famous puppet episode, from how long it took to shoot to what to expect.
• 16:06 – Everyone fesses up to the Star Trek props they “borrowed” from set.
• 18:13 – The Strange New World crew talk about what it was like at the table read for the series finale.
• 20:28 – Goldsman and Myers discuss their intentions for the series finale leading into Star Trek: The Original Series.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 is now available to stream on Paramount+. New episodes will be available weekly on Thursdays.

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UPDATE 8/14/26 at 5:53 p.m. ET — Frankie Valli has no current plans to retire despite his brother Bobby Valli’s comments to the contrary.

“He is not retired. This is false,” Frankie’s longtime rep, Victoria Varela, told Variety on Friday, August 14.

Frankie further assured fans that he had not yet hung up his microphone in a follow-up social media statement, writing, “In spite of what you might have heard, I am not retired.”

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Legendary Four Seasons frontman Frankie Valli is ready to retire, according to the singer’s brother.

“My brother Frankie, whom I am so proud of and love him dearly,” Bobby Valli wrote via Facebook on Thursday, August 13. “He has had a wonderful life; a dream come true. He is an incredible singer, has had a magnificent career in music. [Frankie is] an icon, a living legend [and] he has millions of fans who love him dearly.”

Bobby continued, “He is now 92 [years] old. In his illustrious career, he has sold over 100 million records [and been inducted into the Rock and Roll] Hall of Fame. He has been performing for six decades. He will now retire.”

Frankie has not publicly addressed his musical future himself. Us has reached out for comment.

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“We will always have special memories of Frankie Valli,” Bobby continued on Thursday. “He has reached a place in his life where his family is there to love, cherish and to be there for him. We appreciate your love and concern.”

Just three months earlier, Frankie canceled the remainder of his concerts this year to “focus on [his] health.”

“I’m so sorry to disappoint the folks who have purchased tickets to my shows, but I have decided to take the rest of the year off from touring to focus on my health,” he wrote in a May statement shared via social media. “I’m looking forward to getting healthy and seeing you all again soon. Thank you for all your good wishes.”

Frankie’s longtime publicist, Victoria Varela, later explained why the singer had opted to cancel his shows instead of postpone the performances to a later date.

“Promoters want to prolong things and not give people their money back, but he needs to not keep rescheduling these shows,” Valera told Variety that same month. “He realized he needed to take a break and get his health in order, and that is the true issue — he wants to get better without prolonging, through the rescheduling process, the pain of people who’ve bought these tickets.”

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Frankie and the Four Seasons had previously rescheduled shows initially set for April that are now canceled entirely. Frankie, who has not further detailed his apparent health concerns, had been performing with the Four Seasons since they cofounded the group in 1960.

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“You should be doing it out of the fact that you love, and it and it’s the most important thing in your life,” Frankie said of performing in a February interview with Danny Zelisko. “If I had not become successful, I’d probably still be working in some little bar. I love music that much.”

Frankie’s decision to retire comes nearly two years after he was forced to address fans who had expressed concerns about him performing lethargically and seemingly lip-synching.

“I get a chuckle from the comments wondering if someone [is] forcing me to go on stage,” he told People in September 2024. “Nobody has ever made me do anything I didn’t want to do.”