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Fans Mourn Nathan Smith As Rapper Shares Tributes
Roomies… as the reality of this heartbreaking loss continues to sink in, Lil Jon has been finding ways to express his grief publicly, leaving fans emotional and shaken. With each post, memories of his son Nathan Smith are being shared in real time. And, supporters across social media are reacting with shock, prayers, and an overwhelming outpouring of love as they try to process the devastating news alongside the family.
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Lil Jon Continues To Mourn Son Through Emotional Tributes
Since the heartbreaking news of Nathan Smith’s passing, Lil Jon has spoken out numerous times through emotional tributes followed. Shortly after releasing a statement confirming the devastating news, the rapper shared a video capturing moments with Nathan from childhood through adulthood, offering a heartfelt glimpse into their bond. Alongside the clip, he wrote, “THIS HURTS SO BAD. & I LOVE YOU SON.” The post quickly drew an outpouring of love and condolences from supporters.
In a separate post, Lil Jon highlighted Nathan’s music on Spotify, reflecting on his son’s artistic journey and independence. He shared that Nathan released the project after graduating from college, writing, “SLADE RELEASED THIS WHEN HE GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE. HE WAS SO HAPPY TO EXPRESS HIS ART N DO IT HIMSELF. I WAS SO PROUD OF HIM FOR DOING IT ALL ON HIS OWN.”
Family Shares Heartfelt Messages For Nathan
Lil Jon’s apparent partner, Jamila Sozahdah, who shares a young daughter with the rapper, also paid tribute to Nathan, sharing a heartfelt video of sweet moments with him — including clips with his baby sister. In the caption, she wrote:
“Nate… you were so talented, so respectful, so kind, and so incredibly smart. You had a light about you that people felt instantly, and a heart that showed up quietly but powerfully.
We were not ready to lose you. None of us were Your presence mattered, your life mattered, and your memory will always live on in our hearts. Nahara will miss her big brother. Rest in peace, sweet soul“
Here’s What We Know So Far
Milton Police confirmed Friday that a body recovered from a pond has been identified as Nathan Smith, the son of rapper and producer Lil Jon. Authorities shared that divers with the Cherokee County Fire Department located the body around 11:53 a.m. While official confirmation is still pending through the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office, investigators stated that foul play is not suspected at this time. Police also noted that the case remains open and active as they continue their investigation.
As previously reported, officers responded to the Baldwin Drive area on February 3 after receiving a report of a missing adult. Police said Nathan had reportedly left his residence under unusual circumstances, prompting an immediate and coordinated search involving multiple law enforcement and emergency agencies, along with support from the surrounding community.
Social Media Erupts Over Lil Jon’s Loss
Fans immediately flooded Lil Jon’s Instagram comment section, sending an overwhelming wave of love and support as the news spread. Many shared how deeply saddened they felt by the loss, while others echoed the sentiment that no parent should ever have to bury their child. The comments quickly filled with prayers, white dove emojis, and broken hearts, reflecting the collective grief and shock felt by followers.
The Instagram user @metroboomin shared, “Praying for you and your family this breaks my heart! 🙏🏾”
And, Instagram user @gabunion said, “Im so sorry. Sending so many prayers and all the light to you and your family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾”
Instagram user @cthagod wrote, “Sending you and your family healing energy King. 🙏🏾🖤✊🏾😢”
One Instagram user @prettychaoss__ commented, “This is so sad man 💔🙏🏾”
This Instagram user @papichulo_300 shared, “May God cover you in your time of need 🙏🏽❤️”
And, Instagram user @vvs.lakai said, “💔🥺 ugh i hope Lil John stays strong, praying for him and his family“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @mz.michelle_15 added, “💔💔💔😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺🥺🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🙏”
While Instagram user @epik90s wrote, “May God bless Lil Jon and his Family..🙏🏾💔Pray that they find comfort during this time.🥹❤️”
Finally Instagram user @_daniboi said, “Parents should NEVER have to bury their children. I’ll die on that hill. May his son rest in peace ❤️”
Family Devastated Amid Pending Investigation
Lil Jon confirmed the heartbreaking loss in a statement shared alongside Nathan’s mother, Nicole Smith. The couple expressed that they are devastated and heartbroken, remembering Nathan as a kind, caring, and passionate young man who deeply loved his family and friends. While Lil Jon has addressed the loss publicly, Nicole Smith has not yet released a statement, and other family members have remained private as they grieve. The medical examiner’s office told 11Alive that they have not yet determined Nathan Smith’s cause or manner of death, do not suspect foul play, and will examine his body on Monday, Feb. 9.
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What Do You Think Roomies?
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Star Trek’s Best Director Just Explained The Stupidest Thing About Starfleet Academy
By Chris Snellgrove
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Starfleet Academy has proven especially frustrating for older Star Trek fans because it is a decidedly mixed bag. At times, the show is capable of greatness, delivering well-acted high drama that builds off some of the franchise’s greatest characters and stories. Other times (and far too often in the first half of Season 1), the show is bogged down by comedy that seems as juvenile as it is nonsensical.
Perhaps the greatest example of this is Darem, an alien whose unique physiology means that he vomits glitter like a character straight out of anime. It’s truly bizarre, deeply unfunny “comedy” that left many of us watching to wonder why it was included in the show at all. However, iconic Star Trek actor turned director Jonathan Frakes recently revealed the answer: Starfleet Academy coshowrunner Noga Landau is inexplicably obsessed with glitter.
The Fish Man Cometh

Why was Jonathan Frakes commenting on the glitter vomit in the first place? He recently directed an episode of Starfleet Academy (“300th Night”) that once again featured cadet Darem puking rainbow-colored glitter. In an interview with TrekMovie, they asked the director a fairly straightforward question: “What were your thoughts on glitter vomit?”
Now, Frakes has a well-earned reputation as a straight shooter, which is a good thing. Many directors would have responded to this question with some PR pablum about how this was a great way to reach the young, target audience of Starfleet Academy. However, Frakes gave a very honest reaction to the question, one that indicated he was just as confused as the rest of us.
Star Trek’s Most Embarrassing Moment

After noting “they showed me the glitter vomit from the earlier episode,” he bluntly stated, “it seems absurd.” He then said that the glitter vomit “was minimal” (which is true, it only appeared once, briefly in the episode), but that this weird characteristic of Darem is “established.” Surprisingly, he then revealed why we have glitter vomit in a Star Trek show at all: “Glitter has been a runner with Noga Landau, who’s the showrunner with Kurtzman.”
According to Jonathan Frakes, Landau is effectively obsessed with glitter, and she insisted on adding even more of it to “300th Night.” In addition to having Darem once again puke glitter, Frakes confirmed that “She wanted a lot of glitter in that opening sequence, where I have them walking down the hallway and slow-mo and fast-mo, and they’re about to start partying because they’re done with their school year.” While other directors might have gone along with this without question, veteran Trek icon Frakes couldn’t help but push back against this request.
“I said, really? We’re gonna throw glitter in the hallways?” At this point, Frakes sounds like he had to stop himself from criticizing this creative decision. “So that became a…” he trailed off, before ending his statement with something of a non-sequitur: “She ends all of her emails with me with the glitter.”
Taste The Rainbow

While very insightful, this interview is proof that the answers to our biggest questions are often relatively simple. Why does Darem inexplicably puke glitter like he’s an anime character trying to get featured in a reaction GIF? Simple: one of the showrunners is obsessed with glitter!
This interview also confirms something that cynical critics had long been speculating: that the execs in charge of Starfleet Academy are obsessed with jamming their own ideas into the show, even if they don’t really gel with the franchise. Jonathan Frakes most likely balked at the inclusion of glitter vomit because it doesn’t look or feel like Star Trek in any way. But Noga Landau and especially Alex Kurtzman have decided that Star Trek will be whatever they think it should be, regardless of what suits the franchise or makes the fans happy.
When (not if) Starfleet Academy gets canceled, mark my words: the people who have been doing their best to drive fans away will now complain that the show died because not enough fans kept watching. Why did longtime fans stop watching the Star Trek show that Paramount vomited all over for a cheap laugh? If you’re genuinely asking that question, congratulations. You now have the intellectual and emotional maturity to write for Alex Kurtzman!
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‘The Rookie’s Best Season 8 Episode Goes Completely Different With Full Zombie Horror
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Rookie Season 8, Episode 10.It’s crucial for procedurals to come up with a winning formula that entices viewers to tune in every week. But it’s just as important for these types of dramas to also switch things up every now and then to keep things exciting. ABC’s The Rookie has been repeating a few storylines lately, especially with recurring villains like Monica Stevens (Bridget Regan) and Oscar Hutchinson (Matthew Glave). However, this week’s episode allows them to try on a new genre with a lot of success.
‘The Rookie’ Depicts a Zombie-Like Attack on the Crew
When Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) starts out the day by warning everyone that things are a little too quiet for the Mid-Wilshire Police Department, you know that something dangerous is coming their way. Dash (Beckett Hawley), the drone kid from Season 7, who also popped up in last week’s episode, decides to go on a ride-along with John Nolan (Nathan Fillion). Anytime someone innocent gets embedded with the gang, I’m convinced it’s going to be a life-threatening outing. Nolan, along with Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox) and Miles Penn (Deric Augustine) get tasked to do a wellness check at the abandoned Westview Hospital. A crew of clean-up workers hasn’t been heard of for a while (and of course, there’s no cell or radio service there). Right away, they see a dead body and hear garbled screams. Taking a page from The Walking Dead, all of the workers have become some kind of bloodthirsty zombies, who immediately attack the cops.
‘The Rookie’ Completely Shocked Us in Just 3 Unexpected Minutes
Nathan Fillion’s long-running ABC drama left us speechless.
The police quickly realize that the crew must have been exposed to some kind of neurotoxin, making them completely lose control. They spend many scenes fighting off the zombies and running for their lives throughout the creepy hospital and its grounds. Miles does prove his worth, and eventually, Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) and Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) show up once they realize Nolan and Harper have been missing for so long. But in a tragic turn of events, Lucy is attacked by a man with a knife. In their struggle, he ends up stabbed and dies next to a stunned Lucy. When Tim shows up, he takes on the role of her supervisor instead of her boyfriend, asking her standard questions that are required when someone is killed on the job. Lucy is clearly shocked, and after being examined at the hospital, meets with Nolan as her union rep.
By the episode’s end, we see a very beaten-up Lucy experiencing flashbacks to the moments of her attack and of the man’s death. Tim tells her everything will be okay, but the last shot is her crying on the sofa alone. Although this is a heartbreaking scene to watch, I think this death could unlock an extremely compelling storyline for Lucy, especially if The Rookie writers decide to include nuances of Lucy’s past trauma to explore this recent event.
‘The Rookie’ Season 8, Episode 10 Sees Another Wrinkle in the Glasser Case
Unfortunately for Wesley Evers (Shawn Ashmore), the Liam Glasser (Seth Gabel) case is falling apart yet again. Ryan Dearbourne (Patrick Stafford) is the patsy that Glasser manipulated last season to take the fall for his crimes. Dearbourne has schizophrenia, but in this week’s episode, he’s has his symptoms under control and is going to testify in a deposition as the star witness for Wesley’s case. Initially, Dearbourne seems like he’s really going to helpwith the prosecurtors (which had already taken a hit when Glasser’s attorney got Nyla to admit to her inappropriate conduct). Dearbourne offers clear testimony, with heartbreaking details about Glasser using Dearbourne’s schizophrenia to coerce him into believing he had committed horrifying murders. It seems like Wesley might actually be able to put Glasser behind bars for good.
But then, Angela Lopez (Alyssa Diaz) calls Wesley to let him know that Dearbourne had some sort of “incident” and that he’s missing from the facility where he was living. Wesley walks into his office to see an agitated Dearbourne stabbing himself in the leg repeatedly with a shard of glass. This is one of the more gruesome sights for The Rookie, but it’s even harder to watch knowing that Dearbourne can’t help himself. Wesley is eventually able to talk him down, and the police arrive to take over the situation. At the hospital, Wesley learns that Dearbourne had a large amount of amphetamines in his system, which can be catastrophic for someone with schizophrenia. Glasser’s smug lawyer, Malcolm (Sean Patrick Thomas), shows up to brag about this being another snag in Wesley’s case, which leads Angela and Wesley to believe the lawyer has something to do with Dearbourne’s breakdown. Unfortunately, it looks like Glasser might be even closer to becoming a free man.
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Wade Asks Bailey for Help With an Investigation in ‘The Rookie’
In D.C., Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan) is getting used to her new job at the Pentagon when Wade Grey (Richard T. Jones) calls to ask her for a favor. In a prior episode, the team had captured a career criminal named Everett (Jeffrey Vincent Parise), and it turns out he has a secret connection to the Pentagon, but Wade can’t figure out what. He asks Bailey to go check out an office and see who answers. When Bailey knocks on the door, a mysterious woman with an interesting tattoo comes out, but quickly brushes Bailey off. Bailey doesn’t get any answers, except that this woman is someone to keep an eye on. The woman seems intent on watching Bailey as well. I was hoping to get a little more time away from Bailey’s character since she’s gotten so misguided lately, but it looks like The Rookie is setting up another investigation where Bailey will be involved.
We don’t get a lot of developments in the personal lives of the officers in this week’s episode. However, we do see that Luna (Angel Parker) and Wade are still going through it, now living separately until they can work things out. Wade suggests that Luna quit her job if she really cares about saving their marriage, but this ask just made me kind of dislike Wade. Not trusting his wife enough with her feelings towards her hot doctor co-worker and asking her to give up a fulfilling career that she loves feels icky. It’s hard to root for them if it comes at the expense of Luna’s happiness. All in all, it was exciting to see a full-on zombie attack that helped the show experience a much-needed change of pace.
New episodes of The Rookie air on Monday nights on ABC, with episodes available to stream on Hulu in the U.S.
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October 16, 2018
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Alexi Hawley
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Tori Garrett, Chi-Yoon Chung, Michael Goi, Sylvain White, Lisa Demaine, Lanre Olabisi, Bill Johnson, David McWhirter, Liz Friedlander, Daniel Willis, Toa Fraser, Anne Renton, Jon Huertas, Cherie Nowlan, TK Shom, Rob Seidenglanz, Valerie Weiss, Barbara Brown, Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul, SJ Main Muñoz, Nelson McCormick, Marcus Stokes, Adam Davidson, Anna Mastro
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Corey Miller, Bill Rinier, Zoe Cheng, Mary Trahan, Ally Seibert, Liz Alper, Nick Hurwitz, Racheal Seymour, Madeleine Coghlan, David Radcliff
- The zombie attack helps change up the pace for the series.
- Setting up a new challenge for Lucy feels intriguing.
- Many of the scenes were too dark to make out what was going on.
- It might have been good to have a little time away from Bailey’s character.
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Prince Harry And Meghan ‘At A Crossroads,’ Expert Warns
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be approaching a pivotal moment in their careers as they balance philanthropy with entertainment and business ventures.
A PR expert revealed that the royal couple appears to be at a “crossroads,” needing to decide whether to focus fully on global charitable work or lean into lifestyle entrepreneurship.
This report comes on the heels of Meghan Markle’s brand, As Ever, ending its partnership with Netflix, and several projects from Archewell Productions remaining in development limbo.
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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Urged To Choose Between Philanthropy And Business, PR Expert Says

According to PR expert Mayah Riaz, Harry and Meghan may be approaching a pivotal moment in their professional lives as they now face an important decision about how they want to position themselves publicly.
Speaking to The Mirror, Riaz suggested the couple are at a “crossroads” and must choose whether to focus entirely on global philanthropy with “measurable impact, or fully embrace lifestyle entrepreneurship and own it unapologetically.”
Since stepping back from royal duties and relocating to the United States, Harry and Meghan have attempted to balance charitable work with projects in the media and entertainment world.
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However, Riaz believes straddling both areas may have created confusion about their overall brand. “In the current media climate, confusion is the quickest route to indifference,” she explained.
Riaz also pointed out that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex no longer benefit from the institutional support of the British monarchy.
“Without that framework,” she said, “they are competing in a very crowded celebrity marketplace.”
The expert added, “In today’s world, star power alone is not enough. You need a clear lane and a compelling reason for people to keep watching.”
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Prince Harry And Meghan’s Royal Titles May Not Guarantee Lasting Influence, Expert Says

Although Harry and Meghan remain internationally recognized figures, Riaz suggested that titles alone cannot guarantee long-term influence or relevance.
She added that while the couple previously drew attention through revelations about royal life, “controversy within the royal family does not automatically translate into opportunity for those outside it.”
The PR expert also noted that Harry and Meghan “initially generated empathy” by sharing their story; however, it has now lost its luster as their story has been “told from many angles.”
“To reignite that spark, they need a chapter that feels fresh and forward-looking. This should be about less commentary on what went wrong, more clarity on what they are building next,” Riaz added.
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Meanwhile, Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever recently ended its partnership with Netflix, marking another shift in the couple’s professional trajectory.
The brand confirmed the decision in a statement shared with ABC News, and Netflix also acknowledged the end of the collaboration, praising Meghan’s vision.
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Prince Harry And Meghan’s Projects With Netflix Face Delays As Films Remain In Development

In addition to the duchess’s brand’s separation from Netflix, Harry and Meghan are reportedly facing uncertainty surrounding several other projects with the streaming platform through their company Archewell Productions.
In August 2023, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they would produce a film adaptation of “Meet Me at the Lake” by author Carley Fortune, after Netflix reportedly paid about $3 million for the rights to the bestselling novel.
However, nearly three years later, the project is still considered to be in development and has yet to secure a director or cast, according to sources who spoke with Page Six.
One Hollywood insider suggested the lengthy development timeline has raised eyebrows in the industry, noting: “Three years in development for a movie like this at Netflix isn’t good.”
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The Royal Couple’s Other Netflix Projects Are Struggling

Another planned project by Harry and Meghan, an adaptation of “The Wedding Date” by Jasmine Guillory, is said to remain in development at Netflix with little visible progress so far.
The couple also presented a documentary titled “Cookie Queen,” which recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film, centered on the world of Girl Scout cookies, reportedly received positive feedback at the festival but has yet to secure a distributor or streaming platform.
Prince Harry And Meghan’s Humanitarian Trip To Jordan

Despite the uncertainty surrounding their entertainment projects, Harry and Meghan have continued their humanitarian work abroad.
Last month, the couple traveled to Jordan for a two-day visit focused on supporting communities affected by conflict and displacement.
The trip was made at the invitation of Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization.
During their visit to the capital, Amman, the couple participated in discussions with representatives from the United Nations, diplomatic groups, and humanitarian organizations.
They later traveled to the Za’atari Refugee Camp in northern Jordan, one of the largest refugee camps in the region.
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While there, Harry and Meghan toured a youth center run by the social development organization Questscope, which offers activities such as art, photography, music, and sports to support young people living in the camp.
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NBA Cancels Hawks’ Promo Celebrating Atlanta Strip Club
UPDATE — 3/9/26 at 6:33 p.m.: The NBA has canceled the Atlanta Hawks’ proposed Magic City Monday promotion, scheduled for Monday, March 16, and meant to celebrate local strip club Magic City.
“When we became aware of the Atlanta Hawks’ scheduled promotion, we reached out to Hawks leadership to better understand their plans and rationale,” commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement on Monday, March 9. “While we appreciate the team’s perspective and their desire to move forward, we have heard significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders, including fans, partners and employees. I believe canceling this promotion is the right decision for the broader NBA community.”
Original story below.
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet is calling on the Atlanta Hawks to rethink their planned “Magic City Monday” proposal.
Magic City is an Atlanta strip club that Hawks ownership explained is an “iconic cultural institution” when it announced the promotion on Wednesday, February 25.
“The Hawks failed to acknowledge that this place is, as the business itself boasts, ‘Atlanta’s premier strip club,’” Kornet, 30, wrote in a post to Medium on Monday March 2.
He continued, “The NBA should desire to protect and esteem women, many of whom work diligently every day to make this the best basketball league in the world. We should promote an atmosphere that is protective and respectful of the daughters, wives, sisters, mothers, and partners that we know and love.”
“Allowing this night to go forward without protest would reflect poorly on us as an NBA community, specifically in being complicit in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women in our society,” Kornet wrote.
The Hawks first announced that their March 16 game against the Orlando Magic would honor Magic City in a press release that highlighted the club’s impact on sports, music and culture in Atlanta.
“This collaboration and theme night is very meaningful to me after all the work that we did to put together [Starz documentary] Magic City: An American Fantasy,” team owner and docuseries producer Jami Gertz said. “The iconic Atlanta institution has made such an incredible impact on our city and its unique culture.”
The planned promotion would bring Magic City’s DJ to State Farm Arena as well as their “world famous” lemon pepper wings and limited edition collaborative hoodies. Rapper T.I. will discuss the documentary during a pregame live recording of the “Hawks AF” podcast and at halftime, he will perform “some of his well-known tracks,” according to the release.
“We doin’ this one for the city … Magic City,” T.I., 45, said.
“From the food to the music and the exclusive merchandise, we are excited to team up with Magic City to create an authentic, True to Atlanta-inspired game experience,” Hawks Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Melissa Proctor added.
A team spokesperson told The Athletic in a story published Saturday, February 28, that the team sold an additional 2,000 tickets to the March 16 game in the first 24 hours after the promotion was announced. They added that social media reaction has been more than 90 percent positive.
“I don’t think that I’ve gotten as many requests for tickets to a game,” Proctor told the outlet. “I have people saying, ‘Hold a hoodie for me on the side.’”
Proctor added, “When the schedule came out for this year, and we saw we played the Magic on a Monday, we thought, ‘This would be cool. What we thought about was, if we were going to do this, our motto is ‘True to Atlanta.’ And we thought if we could do this in a way that’s classy to the city, with no dancers [performing], and is part of the connective tissue, that’s how it netted out.”
Gertz added that the team would highlight the club’s “G-rated” elements, according to The Athletic.
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Woman Who Shot at Rihanna’s Home Was Previously Baker Acted, Lost Custody of Kid
Rihanna’s Home Shooter
Previously Put On Involuntary Hold …
Lost Custody of Kid
Published
The woman accused of firing shots into Rihanna‘s Los Angeles home was previously involuntarily committed under Florida’s Baker Act and later lost custody of her 10-year-old child … TMZ has learned.
Hal Roen, attorney for Ivanna Lisette Ortiz‘s ex-husband, Jed Nikko Valdez Sangalang, tells TMZ … Ortiz was previously “Baker Acted” in Florida prior to 2023 … meaning she was placed in a psychiatric facility against her will under state law, which permits up to 72 hour involuntary or voluntary psychiatric holds.
Roen describes her as “articulate” and “very believable,” adding, “If you sit down with her, she’s very convincing. But she does bizarre things,” referencing the alleged Rihanna house incident Sunday.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, in April 2024, a Florida judge awarded Sangalang full physical custody of their child … stripping Ortiz of all contact. The order bars her from any in-person, phone, video, text, email or third party communication with the child until further order from the court.
During sworn testimony, Ortiz admitted she had previously been Baker Acted, though she claimed it was based on false accusations. The judge cited “concerning testimony” about her mental health and ordered a social investigation.
The court also noted that while Ortiz sought a domestic violence injunction against her ex, one of the incidents she relied on resulted in her own arrest for domestic violence, and she was on probation at the time.
In explaining the custody ruling, the judge wrote the court feared Ortiz might not return the child to the father.
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As we reported … Ortiz was booked for attempted murder Monday after allegedly firing multiple rounds into Rihanna’s home from her car Sunday.
Our sources said Rihanna was home at the time with her three kids, but A$AP Rocky was not home.
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“The View”'s Whoopi Goldberg sternly warns Donald Trump to 'take your damn hat off' for dead soldiers
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Sunny Hostin called Trump’s conduct “despicable” after he was shown wearing a hat while saluting fallen service members.
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58 Years Ago Today, This 1967 Classic Now Considered One of the Greatest Albums Ever Took Over the Charts and Became No. 1
Bob Dylan‘s 1967 album John Wesley Harding went against the grain when it was first released. 1967 was the year of psychedelia, led by The Beatles and the release of their legendary album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Dylan’s folksy, introspective tunes seemed to have no place in that world, but Dylan was never one to follow the trends. He has always been the kind of musician to release whatever he wants, regardless of what the music industry might be pushing for at a certain time. Back then, this album was purposely recorded and released without fanfare. Bob Dylan didn’t want to bring attention to it or do any kind of publicity, just let it find its way to fans organically. It worked. The album topped the UK charts and became a huge success immediately after its release.
This Bob Dylan Album Quietly Topped the Charts 58 Years Ago
When Bob Dylan released John Wesley Harding, he was making a statement in more ways than one. For one, this was his first release after his recovery from a very serious motorcycle accident that led to his withdrawal from the public eye for over a year. There was little to no information about what happened to him at the time, and a lot of people speculated that he was dead. After the accident, he secluded himself in his house in Woodstock and turned very introspective. This time of isolation and reflection had even his closest friends worried. One of George Harrison‘s most beautiful love songs, “I’d Have You Anytime,” was written while he was visiting Dylan in Woodstock during his recovery, and he grew concerned over his friend’s dour mood.
But Dylan wasn’t brooding. He was getting ready for his next step creatively. The following year, with no warning or promotion, he released John Wesley Harding. “I asked Columbia to release it with no publicity and no hype, because this was the season of hype,” he said at the time. He didn’t even put out a single for the album, just releasing it quietly and letting the songs speak for themselves.
Despite the lack of promotion, or “hype,” as Dylan put it, the record did incredibly well, competing even with The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper and The Rolling Stones’ Their Satanic Majesties Request, two very extravagant albums that dominated the music industry that year.
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This Bob Dylan album remains one of his most honest and raw works to date.
John Wesley Harding’s Great Reception
In 1968, with no promotion or singles, John Wesley Harding topped the UK charts and reached No. 2 on the American charts. Even in “the season of hype,” as Bob Dylan put it, good music still found its way to the public, even if no one pushed it. The record had gone gold in just two months after its release, and in 2003, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked it among the Greatest Albums of All Time.
“Dylan’s voice has grown fuller and warmer, as this album shows us. The cynical edge is gone. He went off the bike and his life flashed before him and he is glad to be alive. He holds notes much longer now than he used to and, like much of his music and lyrics in the past, the songs are deceptively simple,” Rolling Stone Magazine wrote in 1968. “He takes clichés from all of pop music and changes all their faces so that he ends up implying the use of a cliché rather than actually using it, and you find, as in the jazz soloists, a marvelously subtle turn which transforms a possible cliché into a new statement.”
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This classic Bob Dylan song continues to be debated.
Indeed, while the psychedelic era was a beautiful and rich time in rock music, to stay true to one’s own style despite where the world is going and not caring about seeing a reward, that’s a statement in itself. It’s clear, as the 1968 review speculates, that the incident played a huge role in how the musician chose to present himself and this record. In the end, it was about showing the world something that was meaningful to him, whether people bought it or not.
“The reaction is mixed. But that’s to be expected. Wasn’t it always mixed? No matter what move he made, didn’t they regret that he made any move at all?” The review goes on, adding that they’re stoning him again when he’s trying to go home.”
Dylan brought us all home with this album, and 58 years later, it’s still the masterpiece it was back then.
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Beyond the Gates Weekly Spoilers March 9-13: Kat Takes Charge & Joey Grows Increasingly Suspicious!
Beyond the Gates weekly spoilers for March 9th – 13th excite as Katherine “Kat” Richardson (Colby Muhammad) steps up and Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) getting suspicious. Let’s dive into what’s coming up in the DMV.
Beyond the Gates Spoilers: Jacob’s Cover May Be Blown
Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) is afraid his cover has been blown. Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) is near Grayson Wellington (De’Jon Watts) when he gets a call from Jacob who says they need to talk and tells Grayson not to say a single word about what he saw until they do.
Grayson is distraught and Ashley Morgan (Jen Jacob) tries to comfort him. So, He looks panicked while on the phone next week.
BTG Spoilers: Bill Questions Joey About Hayley
Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix) advises her daughter Kat. Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) goes looking for Joey to talk about “Sammy” and Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings). And Bill asks Joey if there’s something he should know about Hayley and “Sammy.”
So, Bill pays Joey a visit hoping to get info on “Sammy.” Naomi presses Chelsea Hamilton (RhonniRose Mantilla) to make up with Kat. Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli) misses out on an opportunity because she is involved with Joey.
Chenise Valjean (Tiara Wilkins) supports Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) professionally. Also, Chenise and Ted canoodle. Bradley “Smitty” Smith (Mike Manning) and his mother-in-law Nicole have an uncomfortable talk.
Also, Jacob tries to stay unnoticed. Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) isn’t so sure about her upcoming photo shoot. Next week, Dani tells Nicole she has sexy glistening men fighting over her and it’s the hottest thing she’s heard.
Deanna McBride Returns Home on Beyond the Gates
So, Deanna McBride (Erica Ash) is back home. Joey gives Marcel (Tray Chaney) a special assignment. Mona (Wendy Raquel Robinson) sees Lynette Wise (Domini Madison) and Ryland “Ry” Parker (Terrell Tilford) doing something unsanitary. Also, Kat takes care of Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie). Hayley and Bill have an uncomfortable run-in with one of the Duprees.


Deanna Confronts Vanessa About Joey on BTG
Donnell McBride (Colton Little) butts heads with his twin sister Deanna. Also, Kat shocks Tomas “Tom” Navarro (Alex Alegria) and Chelsea with the news of her new living arrangements. Kyle Richardson (Brandon Claybon) offers words of wisdom. Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) has reason to be proud of Dana “Leslie” Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant).
Vanessa gets humiliated in public. Next week, Deanna is at Uptown with Vanessa, Joey, Donnell, and Eva. So, I’m sure Vanessa and Eva are talking to the kids about the clinic that will have the plaque honoring their dad Doug—then Joey stops by and that sends vanessa Deanna into a tail spin with Vanessa on Beyond the Gates.
Joey tells Deanna it’s nice to meet her. Then the angry teen goes off on Vanessa asking what kind of man comes in here, dedicates a building to your dead husband, and drops all that money unless he’s getting something in return. Clearly, you’re serving up! Vanessa’s mortified.
Beyond the Gates Spoilers, Grayson Gets Threatened
Also, Martin Richardson tries to connect with Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis). Naomi and Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) have a frank talk about Ashley’s love life. Does Naomi like Grayson and tell Derek to stop being a problem? I’m guessing he’ll say he thinks something is off about Grayson and you know what? Derek is right.
Grayson is threatened. He’s at Uptown this week—Naomi’s there, looks like Ashley too when he gets a phone call that freaks Grayson out. Donnell and Kat touch base. Joey confides in Vanessa about his family. Also this week, we’ll likely find out others are involved in the plasma ring.
Entertainment
Kim Kardashian Never Tried to Buy Rare Hermès Bag for North West, Despite Report
Kim Kardashian
never denied rare hermés bag for north west …
It Never Happened!!!
Published
Kim Kardashian is not the celebrity who got turned away trying to buy a rare Hermès bag for her daughter, despite a viral claim suggesting otherwise … TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … the story circulating online that Kim once attempted to purchase a coveted Mini Kelly bag for her daughter North West and was rejected simply never happened.
We’re told Kim has maintained a very friendly relationship with the luxury brand for years but not through the channels described in the report.
According to our sources, Kim has a very friendly relationship with the brand and has only used the same contact for over ten years in Paris and not the press office.
The sources also shut down the central claim behind the rumor telling us Kim did not request a bag for North, nor did she visit any Hermes store recently or get turned down.
We’re told those close to the situation are particularly bothered by the story because it involves a child. One source said, “They find it very disturbing that anyone would make up stories about a child for clicks.”
The claim appears in journalist Amy Odell’s “Back Row” newsletter, which cited a former employee of the Beverly Hills Hermès boutique who alleged Kim and Kanye West once tried to purchase a black Mini Kelly bag for North but were denied.
The ultra-rare alligator Mini Kelly is one of the most coveted Hermès bags on the market and can fetch more than $75,000 on resale.
Entertainment
Lindsey Vonn Shows Off Bandaged Leg During Rehab Workout
Lindsey Vonn is still struggling to stand on her own as she recovers from a gruesome injury that almost cost the Olympic skier her left leg — but she’s still in the gym working out.
The gold medalist, 41, posted a video via her Instagram Story on Monday, March 9, showing her seated and pulling a rope on a machine in the gym while her leg, still in a cast, remained elevated.
“Finding ways to work,” Vonn, wrote over the video.
Vonn underwent multiple leg surgeries after she crashed just seconds into her run at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy on February 8. She had been skiing on a torn ACL. Vonn was airlifted off the course and did not return home until March 1.
She shared an update with fans on February 23, where she revealed that the injury was even worse than it looked.
“Dr. Tom Hackett saved my leg,” Vonn said. “He saved my leg from being amputated. He did what’s called a fasciotomy, where he cut open both sides of my leg and kind of filleted it open so to speak, let it breathe, and he saved me.”
She continued, “I always talk about [how] everything happens for a reason, but if I hadn’t torn my ACL, which I would have torn anyway with this crash, if I hadn’t done that, Tom wouldn’t have been there. He wouldn’t have been able to save my leg, so I feel very lucky and grateful for him, for the six hour surgery he put in on Wednesday to rebuild it, which went amazingly well.”

Linsey Vonn Courtesy of Lindsey Vonn/Instagram
Vonn has kept her followers updated on her progress since then, uploading another workout video on Friday, March 6, that showed how far she still has to go in her rehab. In the video, she tried to stand on her own but struggled through obvious pain.
“Definitely some hard times but still thankful… still working hard,” she captioned the post. “The only goal is to get healthy. One day at a time. #icandothis.”
That same day, she opened up about losing her spot as No. 1 in the world and being unable to reclaim it amid her injury.
“Well… I’ve had the red leader bib from the first race of the season until now, but in all likelihood tomorrow will be my last day as #1,” she wrote via Instagram. “At the beginning of the season no one would have ever believed I would be even close to this position. And I bet people would have laughed if it was even suggested. But winning the title was my goal… and I came painfully close to achieving it.”
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