• Celebrity News

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

December 15, 2024

Jamie Foxx Struck By Thrown Glass During Birthday Dinner Altercation At Beverly Hills’ Mr. Chow

It remains unknown to the public who initiated the incident or what caused it.

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Jamie Foxx is recovering from his injuries after being hit with glass thrown at him during his birthday dinner in a Beverly Hills restaurant.

A spokesperson confirmed the Dec. 13 incident to CNN, stating that someone from another table threw the glass that cut his mouth. The 57-year-old had to receive stitches due to the altercation.

“Jamie Foxx was at his birthday dinner when someone from another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth,” explained the spokesperson. “He had to get stitches and is recovering. The police were called and the matter is now in law enforcement’s hands.”

According to a report by the Beverly Hills Police Department, the incident occurred at Mr. Chow. It happened shortly after 10 p.m. that evening, as the police initially responded to a possible assault with a deadly weapon. However, they later determined that the issue was slightly different.

“Upon investigation, officers determined that the reported assault with a deadly weapon was unfounded. Instead, the incident involved a physical altercation between parties,” detailed the report. “The BHPD conducted a preliminary investigation and completed a report documenting the battery. No arrests were made.”

While no one was handcuffed, the authorities noted that an investigation into the matter continues. The public remains unaware of who initiated the incident or what caused it.

The news of the altercation also comes days after the release of Foxx’s highly anticipated Netflix special. In the show, the Oscar-winning actor and singer shed light on his medical emergency that made headlines last year.

Foxx detailed how he had a severe headache the day of his health incident, asking his friend for an aspirin before passing out. He revealed that he suffered from a brain bleed that led to a stroke. The stroke left him unable to walk, leading to his stay at a rehabilitation center.

“It is a mystery,” he said in the special. “We still don’t know exactly what happened to me.”

Foxx thanked his children, daughters Corinne and Anelise, and his sister, Deidra Dixon, who supported him amid his recovery journey.

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• Legal

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

December 15, 2024

Ex-NFL Player Sued After Woman Claims He Intentionally Infected Her And Others With STD

According to this latest lawsuit, other women sued the athlete for allegedly targeting and spreading the disease to single mothers who were Buffalo Bills fans.

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A former NFL player has been sued by a woman in New York who claims he intentionally infected her and others with an incurable sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Eric Moulds, who played ten seasons with the Buffalo Bills, allegedly met the unnamed plaintiff in January 2023. According to her complaint, she met him through Instagram. During their exchange started on the social media platform, the three-time Pro Bowler offered to fly her out to an “all-expenses-paid trip” to visit him in Charlotte, North Carolina.

She accepted the offer, traveling to the state where she did engage in intercourse with the athlete. The duo continued to be intimate throughout that year until November, according to Law & Crime.

However, unbeknownst to her, Moulds allegedly carries the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2. The STD can be treated but remains incurable once diagnosed with it.

She became aware of his status after his pregnant fiancé of eight years reached out to her that December. The woman encouraged the plaintiff to seek testing as she was told Moulds had previously infected other women, including her.

The plaintiff maintains she was also unaware of Moulds’ engagement. However, she took the woman’s advice, later testing positive for the virus.

The plaintiff also discovered prior lawsuits against Moulds for the same issue. Other women sued the athlete for allegedly targeting single mothers who were Buffalo Bills fans, spreading the disease to the women he courted.

“Plaintiff subsequently learned that Defendant had also engaged with multiple women besides Plaintiff via social media. Based upon information and belief, Defendant targeted single mothers who were Buffalo Bills fans living in Western New York,” detailed the lawsuit

The filing also claims that Moulds paid the other women to keep quiet about the matter by signing non-disclosure agreements. The plaintiff also alleges that Moulds tried the same tactic with her.

Now, the plaintiff is suing for negligence and intentional causes of action, failure to disclose, and infliction of emotional distress. Moulds’ lawyer, Frank LoTempio III, released a brief statement stating that he intends to defend his client from these allegations.

“We are in the process of gathering information and responding to the complaint, which we will vigorously defend. I will have more information and comments once the litigation process starts,” stated the attorney.

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• News

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

December 15, 2024

Famed British Musician Forced To Cancel Concert In Canada After Airline Denied His Booked Seat For $3M Cello

The airline denied Sheku Kanneh-Mason's pre-booked seat for his multimillion-dollar cello.

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Famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason abruptly canceled his concert in Canada after the country’s airline denied his a pre-booked seat for his multimillion-dollar cello.

Kanneh-Mason became a household name after performing at the 2018 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at 19 years old. Since then, he has performed across the world, showcasing his talent. Currently, he is on a North American tour alongside his sister, pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, CNN reports.

However, the musical duo postponed their Toronto show due to the mishap with Air Canada. They released a joint statement detailing the matter on Dec. 12. The pair are also part of a larger musical family from England, consisting of five other siblings.

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“We were deeply saddened not to be able to perform for you at Koerner Hall last night. We had severe misfortune with the flights and tried our very best to reach you,” they explained to the fans.

They also shared their unfortunate traveling experience, noting delays ahead of the cellist’s issue with confirming a seat for his instrument.

They continued, “First, we had delays, then a cancellation, and the day concluded by being denied boarding with the cello—despite having a confirmed seat for it—on a new, final flight into Toronto. After nine anxious hours at the airport, we realized our journey wasn’t going to be possible.”

The musician’s website also explains the historical significance and worth of the cello. On indefinite loan to him, the instrument was made in 1700 by Venetian luthier Matteo Goffriller. According to a short film about the esteemed item, it is worth over $3 million.

The siblings added, “We can only dream of a time when all airlines have a standardized, global and carefully considered approach to the carriage of precious instruments that are booked to travel in the cabin.”

Moreover, their management emphasized the constant hassles they face when transporting the instrument in cabin with Kanneh-Mason. They expressed how the frequent ordeal remains “frustrating” as artists try to perform in various places. The team also told CNN that Air Canada has yet to apologize for the circumstance. Despite this, they did refund all the tickets.

“This is a frequent and extremely frustrating experience for Sheku and many professional musicians with instruments that need to travel in the cabin of an aircraft,” explained Kanneh-Mason’s management at EMM Ltd/IMG Artists. “We would welcome some constructive discussion with the airline industry body. Whilst Air Canada has now at least refunded all the tickets, we have yet to receive any form of apology for their error which led to over a thousand people having their concert tickets cancelled that evening.”

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