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Mutare dad son caught selling pangos face 18 years
A father and son from Mutare face potential imprisonment of 18 years after being apprehended for illegal possession of two pangolins, an endangered species. Abraham Chaukura, 50, and his 18-year-old son Abraham Chaukura Junior appeared before Magistrate Honest Musiyiwa at Mutare Magistrates Court on charges that carry a mandatory nine-year sentence per count under the Parks and Wildlife Act. The arrest followed intelligence reports that the pair was seeking buyers at Watsomba Shopping Centre. Detective Sergeant Sunday Natingwe posed as an interested purchaser, drawing the elder Chaukura into Mutare's central business district. After negotiations near St Dominic's High School, the younger Chaukura emerged with a black satchel containing...
Summer Walker drops album, ignores baby mama drama
Summer Walker has claimed the strongest R&B album launch by a female artist this year after her third studio project landed at number two on the Billboard 200 with 77,000 equivalent units. The 18-track collection generated approximately 92 million streams and 8,000 physical purchases, marking her fourth appearance in the chart's upper tier while featuring collaborations with Chris Brown, Anderson. Paak, Bryson Tiller, and Mariah The Scientist. The release completes a trilogy that began with her 2019 sophomore effort, which also reached the runner-up position, and continued with a 2021 follow-up that captured the top spot. A duet with Mariah The Scientist has emerged as the breakout single, entering the Hot 100 at position 58. Walker's...
Teen found dead in D4vd’s Tesla, ruled homicide
Los Angeles homicide investigators have sealed autopsy records in the murder case of teenager Celeste Rivas, whose heavily decomposed remains were found inside a Tesla belonging to musician D4vd after the vehicle sat abandoned for weeks in sweltering summer conditions. The 15-year-old's body was discovered wrapped in a black bag within the trunk, identified through a distinctive finger tattoo, while weighing just 71 pounds due to advanced deterioration. Detective Joshua Byers successfully petitioned to keep forensic findings confidential, arguing that disclosure could jeopardize witness safety and compromise the active investigation into what authorities suspect involved multiple perpetrators. Captain Scot Williams firmly dismissed...
50 Cent exec produces Diddy docuseries
Netflix has tapped Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson to helm a controversial documentary examining Sean "Diddy" Combs, despite their notorious feud spanning years of public antagonism and social media warfare. The four-part series arrives under Emmy winner Alexandria Stapleton's direction, promising an unflinching examination of the embattled mogul's career trajectory and mounting legal troubles while his reputation faces unprecedented scrutiny. The unlikely pairing has captivated audiences familiar with their bitter exchanges, particularly given Jackson's romantic history intersecting with Combs' personal life. Jackson's track record of producing successful television franchises and delivering unvarnished commentary suggests the project will...
Chrisean Rock says Coi played her for Blueface
Reality personality Chrisean Rock has accused rapper Coi Leray of fabricating a friendship to pursue romantic contact with Blueface, claiming the scheme unraveled after she discovered private messages between the pair. Rock detailed discovering correspondence where Leray allegedly urged Blueface to end his relationship, prompting a physical altercation during a vehicle ride with GloRilla that reportedly damaged her rapport with the Memphis artist. The violent confrontation saw Rock strike Leray with a mobile device before security personnel intervened, creating friction that she believes soured her connection with GloRilla. Rock suggested the Memphis rapper expressed disappointment over the inappropriate timing and setting of the...
Nicki Minaj’s mansion on the chopping block
Rapper Nicki Minaj and her spouse, Kenneth Petty, face potential foreclosure on their Los Angeles property after a judge signaled approval for a forced sale to satisfy an unpaid judgment exceeding half a million dollars. The debt stems from a backstage assault lawsuit filed by German security professional Thomas Weidenmuller, who sustained catastrophic facial trauma requiring extended hospitalization and repeated reconstructive procedures that left him with multiple metal plates and donor bone grafts. The couple never contested the legal action, resulting in a default verdict awarding Weidenmuller more than $503,000 in damages. Standard collection efforts have proven unsuccessful, prompting the plaintiff to petition Los Angeles...
Tia Mowry shuts down dating rumors fast
Actress Tia Mowry sparked relationship rumors after sharing a photo featuring a tattooed male hand positioned near her shoulder, prompting followers to speculate about a potential new partner following her split from Cory Hardrict. The Sister, Sister star swiftly dispelled the conjecture by revealing the appendage belonged to her beauty professional, Anton Khachaturian, posting behind-the-scenes footage of him applying cosmetics while playfully acknowledging the social media frenzy. Mowry has remained unattached since her marriage dissolution was legally completed, though supporters continue monitoring her accounts for signals of romantic developments. The celebrity addressed the misunderstanding with humor, sharing multiple images...
Chrisean Rock says mom guilt got her twisted
Reality television figure Chrisean Rock has expressed anguish over the hostile environment surrounding her young son, admitting the family dysfunction sometimes makes her question her decision to become a parent. The social media personality told a podcast that public criticism matters less than disparaging remarks from the child's father, Blueface, and paternal grandmother Karlissa, whose negative commentary leaves her as the sole defender her son will recognize when he grows older. Rock characterized the situation as toxicity emanating from those closest to the boy rather than motherhood itself, causing her distress. Both Blueface and his mother have publicly questioned Rock's caregiving abilities, with the rapper previously sharing...
Offset denies DMs, calls model delulu
Rapper Offset has dismissed allegations from Instagram personality Jordyn Gorr, who posted screenshots suggesting he solicited her assistance in orchestrating a scheme against NFL receiver Stefon Diggs. The model's social media claims accused the hip-hop artist of hypocrisy while simultaneously pursuing her involvement in targeting the football star. Representatives for the musician categorically rejected the accusations, characterizing Gorr's assertions as fabrications stemming from an unrelated personal dispute. Sources close to Offset maintain the entertainer never approached Gorr regarding any conflict with Diggs and insist the controversy represents an attempt to manufacture drama where none exists. The controversy surfaces amid...
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