by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 11, 2026

Shyne Heads Back To Brooklyn May 2 To Celebrate 25th Anniversary Of Debut Album, ‘Shyne’

'It is surreal to return to the stage in the neighborhood where I grew up for a night of performances celebrating classic raw hip hop'

Shyne Po, legendary former Bad Boy artist and former Belize politician, is slated to make a return to the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, where he grew up, for a show that celebrates the 25th anniversary of his self-titled debut album, Shyne.

New York City will witness Shyne’s homecoming on May 2 at Kings Theatre. Tickets for the performance will go on sale Feb. 13.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Brooklyn’s own Shyne is returning to the stage after 25 years on May 2!

Get tickets this Friday at 10 AM at https://t.co/nRtNfmlzFm pic.twitter.com/mgSaf0pLkh

— Kings Theatre (@KingsBklyn) February 9, 2026

“It is surreal to return to the stage in the neighborhood where I grew up for a night of performances celebrating classic raw hip hop,” said Shyne in a written statement.

After a successful recording career cut short by a prison term, he paid his debt to society, returned to Belize, and followed in the footsteps of his father, Dean Barrow, by entering politics. Last year, Shyne (born Moses Barrow) lost his bid to be re-elected as the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives and as leader of the Belize United Democratic Party.

In September, while appearing on Cam’ron’s show, Talk with Flee, the Brooklyn-raised emcee discussed plans for a 25th anniversary tour.

“To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Shyne album, we’re going to do a 25th anniversary tour,” Shyne said. “So, that’s the crowning announcement. The ancillaries would be, remember, we had the bio documentary, The Honorable Shyne. So, I always wanted to do the Honorable album similar to how Jay-Z did American Gangster for the American Gangster movie. So instead of doing a soundtrack, do an actual album.”

There will be special guests at the May 2 show.

Pre-sale tickets will be on sale starting Thursday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. EST using the code ROSE. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. EST at https://us.atgtickets.com/events/shyne/kings-theatre-brooklyn/.

Fani Willis, office, evacuated, white powder

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

February 10, 2026

Georgia Senate Committee Subpoenaes Ex-Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade In Fani Willis Investigation

Georgia's GOP-led state Senate’s special committee subpoenaed former special prosecutor Nathan Wade in the ongoing investigation of Fulton County DA Fani Willis.

Additional testimony is expected in the Senate committee’s investigation of Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis after former special prosecutor Nathan Wade was subpoenaed.

On Feb. 5, Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones confirmed that the GOP-led state Senate’s special committee subpoenaed Wade, following a heated hearing last year in which lawmakers questioned Willis about her 2020 election probe and her romantic relationship with him, Fox 5 Atlanta reports. Jones said the committee aims to determine whether Willis or Wade was truthful under oath, arguing that alleged inconsistencies in their testimony have already cost taxpayers significant time and money.

As a result, Wade has been ordered to appear before the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations on Friday, Feb. 13, Jones revealed.

“Her story didn’t match her boyfriend’s testimony,” Jones said in a Facebook video. “We’ve subpoenaed Nathan Wade so we can determine who is telling the truth.”

Formed in January 2024, the special committee emerged from Willis’ prosecution of Donald Trump and 18 others over alleged efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. The Republican-led panel is tasked with reviewing allegations of misconduct, focusing on Willis’ hiring of Wade as a special prosecutor and on whether their romantic relationship posed a conflict of interest or involved misuse of public funds.

Wade’s subpoena follows Willis’s December 2025 testimony before the Senate committee, in which she denied any wrongdoing and defended her decision to hire him, saying her office needed experienced leadership amid an overwhelming workload. While she acknowledged their romantic relationship, Willis said it did not influence her decisions or involve misconduct, and defended Wade’s pay as compensation for his extensive work on the complex case. Jones said lawmakers believe there are discrepancies between Wade’s prior sworn testimony and Willis’s account.

Wade’s subpoena marks a major escalation for the Senate panel after a prolonged legal fight in which Willis previously ignored an earlier subpoena, arguing the committee lacked constitutional authority. The probe stems from Willis’ high-profile 2023 RICO case against Trump and others, which later collapsed amid legal challenges tied to her relationship with Wade.

After Willis was disqualified, a state prosecutor dismissed the case in November 2025. Attention has since shifted to the federal level, where the Justice Department launched a new investigation in January 2026, prompting an FBI raid on Fulton County’s election offices and sparking a legal battle over seized records.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Trump, ballroom, DC Hillbillies

by Jameelah Mullen

February 10, 2026

‘We’re Going To Be On His A**’: Jasmine Crockett, Dems Press DOJ On Alleged Epstein Files Cover‑Up

Jasmine Crockett did not come to play.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D‑TX) says she will keep advocating for complete transparency regarding the Epstein files, particularly any details involving the president.

Crockett spoke with reporters after Ghislaine Maxwell’s Feb. 9 closed‑door deposition before the House Oversight Committee. The push for disclosure intensified after members of Congress reviewed redacted documents from the Epstein files, prompting accusations that the Trump Department of Justice engaged in a cover‑up.

When reporters asked Crockett what her message was for the president, the state representative did not hold back.

“We are going to be on his ass,” Crockett exclaimed.

Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a virtual testimony before the House Oversight Committee. During the deposition, Maxwell’s lawyer stated that if the president granted her clemency, she would be willing to clear Trump of any wrongdoing.

Trump is mentioned over 5,000 times in the Epstein files and previously tried to prevent their release before succumbing to political pressure. Crockett called out officials, accusing them of protecting the president.

“The other part of it is that we have a 34-count convicted felon, and there are people that are still shielding him from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring,” Rep. Crockett stated. “It is time to take the blinders off, like, I don’t understand why we are pretending like any of this is normal,” the Texas state representative said.

In November 2025, Crockett sent a letter to Attorney General Pamela Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel demanding answers about newly released emails showing that Trump spent hours alone with underage victims of Epstein’s abuse. Additionally, she highlighted several photos and videos of Trump fraternizing with Epstein. Accusing the two men of having a “mutual admiration for young women.”

Several redactions in the over 3 million Epstein files have raised concerns among politicians from both parties. Republican Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Ro Khanna of California, who co-sponsored the Epstein Files Transparency Act, highlighted that six individuals’ names were still hidden in the documents. Massie warned he would disclose the names himself if the Justice Department did not remove the redactions.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 10, 2026

Local Politician Pushes For Mississippi To Fund Construction Of New Stadium For Jackson State University

Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes wants to help get the new stadium funded

A Mississippi politician is urging the state to fund a new stadium for Jackson State University (JSU) to clear the way for a proposed cancer center at the University of Mississippi.

According to HBCU Gameday, Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes is seeking support from state leaders to fund a new stadium for the school. In his remarks, he alludes to JSU securing a new stadium, which will help the University of Mississippi Medical Center secure the site Jackson State currently uses. The medical center expansion will occur in the same area as the current site of Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium (JSU’s home football field).

“Governor, do your job. Give Jackson State this new stadium so we can have the cancer center built right,” Stokes said. “It will be built right now where the stadium sits… We do not need to shortcut this cancer center. People are getting sick every day.”

He is also asking university officials to push publicly for the project: “Jackson State: ask for your new stadium. Stand up. And let’s do it together and build a new Jackson, Mississippi.”

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, which is owned and operated by Jackson State, has been open since 1950.

Mississippi Rep. Robert Johnson reintroduced House Bill 117, seeking $40 million in state “seed money” for the beginning stages of building a new venue for JSU. If the bill is approved, the money would go toward the goal of a new stadium, which is set for as early as July 1, 2026. Planning, design, and early construction would begin once it passes.

Rep. Johnson has given an estimate of $250 million to complete a new stadium project. The rest of the funding would come from corporate sponsorship, private investments, and donations.

Meanwhile, UMMC has publicly raised funds for a new cancer facility that will cost approximately $250 million.

by Sharelle B. McNair

February 10, 2026

New Report Reveals Under 14% Of ICE Detainees Under Trump’s Reign Held Violent Criminal Records

In cities across the U.S., ICE has been under scrutiny for their arresting practices and what criminal charges prompt them.

Questions of “What is really the point?” have started to fly as a report revealed that less than 14% of immigrants detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents did not have violent criminal records, CBS News reports.

An internal document from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) became external, highlighting that out of roughly 400,000 immigrants arrested by ICE under President Donald Trump’s second reign, under 14% had convictions or even charges for violent criminal offenses. The new information undermines the Trump Administration’s continuous celebrations of cracking down on illegal immigration, which Trump and others regularly label as the “worst of the worst,” putting the spotlight on capturing dangerous and violent criminals living illegally in the U.S.

However, that doesn’t seem to be the case.

ICE has had a dramatic uptick in arrests since the president returned to office. Close to 60% over the past year held violent criminal charges or convictions, but within that same population, a majority did not. Trump and administration aides often highlight the goal of targeting murderers, rapists, and “gangsters,” but the new data indicate that under 2% of those detained by ICE held homicide or sexual assault charges or convictions.

An additional 2% of arrests were accused of being gang members.

In fact, close to 40% of all detainees captured by ICE during Trump’s first year back did not have criminal records at all, with some being accused of civil immigration offenses like living stateside illegally or overstaying their welcome. The numbers support a December 2025 report revealing that out of approximately 20,000 people arrested by ICE officers between Jan. 20 and Oct. 15, over a third of them lacked criminal records.

In cities across the U.S., ICE has been under scrutiny for its arresting practices and what criminal charges prompted them. According to News 4 San Antonio, agents traumatized the family of Gonzalo Mejia Ortega after they charged into his home looking for him over accusations of evading a traffic stop. “The guy locked himself in his room, but they went after him there, too,” a woman who lives at the home said.

Homeland Security officials claim Ortega had three prior arrests for domestic assault; however, the warrant was for illegal re-entry. A previous investigation pinpointed a 2011 case of illegal re-entry but failed to find any record of domestic assault arrests.

The disparities and backlash seem to be trickling down to American voters. A poll found support for Trump’s deportation efforts fell to 46%, down from 59% at the beginning of his second term. A little over 60% of survey participants accuse the agents of being “too tough.”

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

February 10, 2026

Overwhelmed Daycare Teacher Charged for Giving Toddlers Chewable Laxatives To Send Them Home Early

An Illinois daycare worker was fired and arrested after allegedly giving toddlers chewable laxatives and claiming it was candy.

An Illinois daycare worker was arrested after allegedly giving chewable laxatives to toddlers ages 2 and under so they would be sent home early because she felt overwhelmed.

Yizel J. Juarez, 23, of Sycamore, turned herself in on Feb. 5 after police identified her as the alleged daycare worker at The Learning Experience daycare in St. Charles, Illinois, who was administering chewable laxatives to children, CBS News reports. Juarez, who has since been fired from the daycare, was charged with three misdemeanor counts of attempted aggravated battery or causing bodily harm to victims under the age of 13 and three counts of endangering the life or health of a child.

Police responded to the daycare on Feb. 3 after multiple parents reported that their children had been given chewable laxatives. Investigators later confirmed that Juarez, who studied early childhood education at Northern Illinois University, administered the laxatives to three children, all aged 2 or younger.

The parents of one affected child said they were devastated, explaining they had spent weeks trying to understand why their child was frequently sick with diarrhea.

“My child is still suffering from constipation, which the doctor said was going to be a side effect of the laxatives, of coming off the laxatives,” the child’s mother, who spoke anonymously, said. “Who knows what the long-term effects could be on this?”

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The 17-month-old had been enrolled at The Learning Experience since the summer of 2025, around when Juarez was hired. The child’s mother said her toddler was sent home for diarrhea at least three times over the past two months. Despite multiple doctor visits and a formula change, the symptoms persisted, leaving the family alarmed and confused.

“We thought it could have been a virus, and that was negative, but he was not diagnosed with any stomach bug or anything either,” she said.

The child’s mother said she only learned the truth after the daycare director informed her on Feb. 2 that Juarez had been fired for allegedly giving children laxatives and telling them it was candy, claiming she was “overwhelmed” by the job.

“It’s disgusting. Get another job then,” the mother said.

Juarez was released from custody and given a future court date.

NFL, Laveranues Coles, Jacksonville Police Officer

by Jameelah Mullen

February 10, 2026

Georgia Man Files Lawsuit Against Police For Violating His Civil Rights

Lawyers claimed that authorities sought warrants based on claims that disregarded video evidence.

A Georgia man who was arrested and jailed on kidnapping accusations after an incident in an Acworth, Georgia, Walmart is suing his accusers, the Acworth Police, in federal court for allegedly violating his civil rights.

Mahendra Patel and his attorneys filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Caroline Miller, the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office, and the Acworth Police. Miller accused Patel of attempting to kidnap her toddler inside a Walmart located in the Atlanta suburb.

According to the complaint, police and prosecutors filed criminal charges without probable cause and held Patel in jail for over 40 days, despite surveillance footage that his attorneys say contradicts Miller’s story, in which she accused Patel of trying to grab her child. Miller claimed that she and Patel exchanged a heated set of words and a tugging match for her child, but video evidence shows that this did not occur.

Attorney Solomon M. Radner said the lawsuit seeks accountability and damages from city officials and Miller.

“We want to hold the police and prosecutor accountable for completely destroying a man’s life for absolutely no reason, for destroying a man’s family for no reason,” Radner told 11 Alive News.

The incident occurred in March 2025, when Patel said he asked Miller for help finding Tylenol. Radner states that surveillance footage shows Miller riding a motorized scooter with two small children sitting in her lap. When Miller stood up to point to the medication, Patel reached down to prevent one of the children from falling. According to records, Miller later called police to report an attempted kidnapping. Police then arrested Patel on charges that they later dropped.

“A simple trip to Walmart to get a Tylenol turned into a nightmare,” Patel told Atlanta News First.

Soon after the encounter with Patel, the surveillance footage shows Miller backing the scooter into a display, causing one of her children to fall off. Another man stepped in to steady the second child, as Patel had moments earlier. However, unlike Patel, the second man faced no charges.

Patel said the surveillance video, which his lawyers said contradicts the police report, is why he is free today.

“That literally saved my life,” said Patel. “Imagine if there was no Walmart video…it was her words against my words, and I would never see daylight,” Patel told 11 Alive News.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 10, 2026

The ‘Tree’ Dancers In Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Scored Winning Paychecks

The tree dancers collected a sizable payout for their time flowing on the field.

While Bad Bunny did his thing at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime show, unlikely standouts also got their own shine.

Viewers noticed something more than wind swinging the grassy features during Bad Bunny’s expansive Super Bowl halftime performance. Those tall bushels happened to be paid performers themselves, as the dancers became fan favorites following the show. The “tree people” shuffled on and off the field, capturing the hearts of social media.

While the “tree people” were relegated to the background, they were compensated for their work. Cllct Media Founder Darren Rovell confirmed their payouts for the Big Game, including rehearsal time.

People inside trees were paid $18.70 an hour for 70 hours of work ($1,309).

Included 8 days of rehearsals + Game Day. https://t.co/dEO40GOhje
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 9, 2026

“People inside trees were paid $18.70 an hour for 70 hours of work ($1,309),” wrote Rovell.” Included 8 days of rehearsals + Game Day.”

While not as much as other career hourly pay, the dancers were able to take part in the historic performance by the Puerto Rican singer. With more than $1K in payouts for just over a week of work, with the majority of it just standing, some could even consider the tradeoff worth it.

Plus, the tree dancers captivated social media, as they became a sight to behold on screen for the unusual-looking movement.

therapist: tree people arent real, they can’t hurt you
tree people: pic.twitter.com/SpKChx2kCw
— maggie 🧸 (@barkymarsh) February 9, 2026

I don't care what else happens this year…I'm going to be a tree person on Halloween. Drunk people be warned. pic.twitter.com/6xAgvCAUPL
— ✨ Melissa Enchanted✨ (@MelissaEnchant) February 9, 2026

As for the main star, Bad Bunny, his payout equaled exposure. Super Bowl Halftime performers go famously uncompensated for their work. However, given that viewership usually totals over 100 million, the pro-bono showcase is considered a great honor and publicity opportunity. Apple Music, which produces the halftime show, has already noted how Bad Bunny’s listenership grew on the streaming platform since his performance.

A historic night for @sanbenito 🙌🌎 #AppleMusicHalftime pic.twitter.com/dYlLtJ532n
— Apple Music (@AppleMusic) February 9, 2026

Despite some naysayers, Bad Bunny’s show was well received by fans, appreciating his display of the Latin diaspora and culture. However, the tree dancers have become an unlikely breakout for the memorable show, becoming a new beacon of pop culture.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 10, 2026

Report: Diddy Paid $100K In Cash To Appear At Miami Club In 2023

It was a "kickoff party" for Race Week in Miami, according to Page Six.

Page Six reports that former Bad Boy CEO Sean “Diddy” Combs was paid a $100,000 cash appearance fee and directed the payment to be sent to a company in his mother’s name.

The fee was for an appearance on May 4, 2023, at the M2 nightclub, a “kickoff party” for Race Week in Miami.

According to Page Six, that organizers of the event received a contract on May 1, stipulating that the “one hundred thousand US dollars” fee be made in two installments and also said that “all payments shall be made via cash pursuant to . . . written directions.”

The company that made the contract terms was “Janice Combs Music Holdings Inc.”

The media outlet said Diddy was doing business in this fashion less than a year before the FBI raided his private residences in March 2024. He was also hit with several civil lawsuits around that time.

The raids led to Diddy being indicted in September 2024. The federal government levied charges on him, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

A Manhattan jury found the “No Way Out” music producer not guilty of the racketeering and sex trafficking charges, but guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution in July 2025. A judge sentenced Diddy to four years and two months in prison and a $500,000 fine.

After his release, he is scheduled to serve five years of supervised release. Diddy is currently imprisoned at Fort Dix in New Jersey and is scheduled for release in May 2028.

Diddy has his attorneys busy. He is is embroiled in several lawsuits, including one in which he is seeking $100 million from NBCUniversal and Peacock following the release of the Diddy: Making of a Bad Boy documentary last year.

In November, the broadcasting giant argued that it wants the suit dismissed based on the entertainment mogul’s own words.

The broadcasting company, which premiered the doc Jan. 14, 2025, on Peacock, claims that at Diddy’s sentencing, he said, “Because of my decisions, I lost my freedom. I lost my career. I totally destroyed my reputation.”

That one sentence is why the No Way Out producer cannot blame NBCUniversal for his portrayal in the documentary, NBCUniversal says.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 10, 2026

Judge’s Ruling Effectively Ends Charles Bediako’s College Basketball Career

The University of Alabama, where Bediako played, is not happy with the decision.

After allowing Charles Bediako to play basketball for the University of Alabama (under a temporary restraining order), a judge has ruled that the former NBA G League player is not eligible to play college sports.

According to ESPN, Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court Judge Daniel F. Pruet denied the basketball player’s motion for a preliminary injunction on Feb. 9, effectively ending his college basketball career.

Bediako left the school in 2023, making himself eligible for the NBA Draft. He signed a two-way NBA contract, and played the last three seasons in the G League.

A judge granted him a temporary restraining order in January, allowing Bediako to return to the basketball court. He played in five games, averaging 10 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks a game.

But Pruet ruled that Bediako did not have a “reasonable expectation” to return to the college ranks, as no other player before him had been given that opportunity after playing professional sports.

“Common sense won a round today,” NCAA President Charlier Baker said in a written statement. “The court saw this for what it is: an attempt by professionals to pivot back to college and crowd out the next generation of students.

“College sports are for students, not for people who already walked away to go pro and now want to hit the ‘undo’ button at the expense of a teenager’s dream,” Baker added. “While we’re glad the court upheld the rules our members actually want, one win doesn’t fix the national mess of state laws. It’s time for Congress to stop watching from the sidelines and help us provide some actual stability.”

The University of Alabama feels the rules are unfair, since several foreign players have been granted the right to play in college even after playing professionally overseas. Several G League players were deemed eligible, including James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA draft pick, who was allowed to play this season.

“We are disappointed in today’s court ruling, denying the injunction for Charles Bediako,” the school said in a statement. “While we understand the concern around competitive and developmental implications of former professional athletes participating in college, it is important to acknowledge reality.

“The NCAA has granted eligibility to over 100 current men’s basketball players with prior professional experience in the G League or overseas. Granting eligibility to some former professionals, and not to others, is what creates the havoc we are currently in and why consistency from decision-makers is so desperately needed.”