“We’re aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that,” NFL (National Football League) commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday after the conclusion of the league’s winter meetings. “We know the litigation is happening now. From our standpoint, our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.” A woman who previously sued musician Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 when she was 13 years old, amended the lawsuit on Sunday to include a new allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in the sexual assault. Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, said the rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt. The 24-time Grammy Award winner called the allegations “idiotic” and “heinous in nature” in a statement released by Roc Nation. The NFL teamed up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2019 for events and social activism. The league and the entertainment company extended their partnership a few months ago. Kendrick Lamar will perform the Super Bowl halftime show at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9. Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-executive producers of the halftime show. Beyonce, who is married to Jay-Z, will perform at halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game at Christmas. “I think they’re getting incredibly comfortable not just with the Super Bowl but other events they’ve advised us on and helped us with,” Mr Goodell said. “They’ve been a big help in the social justice area to us on many occasions. They’ve been great partners.”Rape allegation against Jay-Z will not affect NFL relationship, says chief
Rape allegation against Jay-Z will not affect NFL relationship, says chief
Colts coach Shane Steichen feeling heat after playoff eliminationSometimes "Beautiful Things" come from social media. On Tuesday, Dec. 11, posted a video on his featuring giving him a rubdown before one of their shows on the In the clip, , the "Sugar Sweet" musician, 22, appears shirtless in a pair of white pants with his arms spread like wings. Teddy Swims applies moisturizer to Benson Boone in new video. — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) Related: While he's standing there, the "Lose Control" singer, 32, can be seen rubbing his abs down with moisturizer in a black muscle tee and jeans. "There's no better moisturizer than @teddyswims," Boone captioned the visual. The "Slow It Down" performer and the "Devil in a Dress" artist have both been performing at the 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, the radio network's annual holiday celebration of pop music. This month, the tour has been making stops in Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Miami — with lineups varying at each date. This year's Jingle Ball lineup features artists including , , and more, which Getty(2) "Nearly 30 years ago, iHeartRadio New York's Z100 introduced Jingle Ball, the first ever NYC holiday concert with the biggest artists of the year performing their #1 hits," said iHeartMedia's chief programming officer Tom Poleman and president of entertainment enterprises John Sykes in a joint statement. Added Poleman and Sykes: "The show quickly became a holiday tradition and has now grown into a nationwide multi-city sold out tour that we bring back to fans every year." Related: Boone released his debut studio album in April 2024. Its lead single "Beautiful Things" reached the No. 2 spot on the Hot 100. Since the album's release, he's even gotten to perform his smash hit with at Hangout Fest in Alabama, per “It was the craziest thing ever,” he told the outlet, adding: “I had so much fun.” Swims is set to release the second part of his debut album, , on Jan. 24, 2025. He initially released the first part of the record, , in 2023. Read the original article onCold weather in the Granite State made for the right conditions to hit the slopes this holiday season. Both resorts and business owners said they saw an uptick in visitors over the past week-and-a-half and hope the trend will continue into the new year. Frank MacConnell is the owner of Bob Skinner's Ski and Sports in Sunapee. In his 39 years running the shop, he said this was a top-three season for the business. According to him, staff was inundated Thursday and Friday with visitors, many of whom were coming through for the first time. "At the end of the day, the whole crew locks the door and goes, 'OK, what was that? That was huge,'" he said. MacConnell points to ski passes creating more affordable demand for snow sports and more customers as a result. He isn't worried, though, saying he makes sure he oversupplies his inventory, while resorts in the area find new ways to keep the slopes ready thanks to emerging technologies. "I think the pass program is the biggest piece that's allowed the industry to grow," he said. "They're actually responsible for it." At Mt. Sunapee Ski Resort, general manager Susan Donnelly said not only have the crowds been consistent, but despite the light chance of rain in the forecast, the numbers are stronger than they expected. "I think we're definitely seeing that people want to get out and ski and ride," she said. "So if they have the time and the weather's there for them, they're going to come out for sure." Out-of-state skiers say they’re making time to enjoy the holidays, specifically in New Hampshire. "The mountains are perfect," said Tom Marguglio, visiting Mt. Sunapee from New Jersey with his son just days before his 17th birthday. "[There's] nowhere else on the East Coast. I plan on living here in the future." Staff at Mt. Sunapee said if the weather stays cold, they expect the level of recent crowds going into 2025. Storm Watch 9 is forecasting a milder-than average winter, but a possible cold snap in January or February.
Seasonal cuisine ‘Saag’ symbol of heritage, togethernessBob Bryar's troubled final tweets revealed before My Chemical Romance drummer's death By RACHEL BOWMAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 21:38, 2 December 2024 | Updated: 21:38, 2 December 2024 e-mail 8 shares View comments Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar made several cryptic social media posts leading up to his untimely death . Bryar, 44, was found dead at his Tennessee home just two days before Thanksgiving . His cause of death has not been made public and it is unknown who found him, according to TMZ . The American emo-punk band — comprised of Gerard Way, Frank Iero, Mikey Way, and Ray Toro — confirmed Bryar's death and asked fans for 'patience and understanding' as they process their grief. 'The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob’s passing,' a spokesperson for the band shared in a statement. Bryar was last seen alive on November 4, the same day he posted his final eerie tweets. Notably, his profile picture shows him wearing a 'Make American Great Again' camouflage hat. Much of his social media presence - including several racist and transphobic posts - has been deleted in the wake of his death, but it is unclear when or who took the posts down. Two of his remaining posts on X consists of one word each simply reading 'TULSI' and 'MEGYN.' The posts seemingly referenced former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and political commentator Megyn Kelly . Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar, 44, was found dead at his Tennessee home just two days before Thanksgiving The American emo-punk band — comprised of Gerard Way, Frank Iero, Mikey Way, and Ray Toro — confirmed Bryar's death and asked fans for 'patience and understanding' His third remaining post discusses Linkin Park's newest member Emily Armstrong who replaced front man Chester Bennignton after he died by suicide at age 41 in 2017. 'Emily Armstrong is destroying, shredding faces and making Chester proud. She was the perfect choice. AND she had to deal with the initial hate. that s**t is hard. trust me. word up,' Bryar said. Several of Bryar's old and deleted troubling posts have resurfaced as fans question why most of his social media has been taken down. In one screenshot of a delete post from October 29 shared online , Bryar used an offensive term to describe transgender people. 'I'm just happy we can use the word t****y again. I don't care who hates me anymore. Fight me,' he said. In posts that appeared to be discussing Black Lives Matter protesters he suggested police should kill them. 'All of these protesters and police should all sit down and listen to the new Refused song together. It's so good and they would all be happy. Then the cops should get up and shoot everyone,' he said. In another post from October 22, Bryar appeared to be discussing why he separated from his business manager and blamed the Kardashians. 'Lou Taylor was my business manager for 18 years. We just separated in September because the Kardashians are the slimiest pile of garbage on the planet,' he said. 'They make a shitload of money, way more than I do, kind of like prostitutes. Anyways, I cannot be associated with them. Maybe Kendall because she's kinda real and has a SF90 that I could drive. They actually have blood on their hands. I KNOW EVERYTHING.' While his cause of death is unknow, his body was reportedly 'badly decomposed' when discovered and Animal Control came to the house to take away his two dogs. Authorities do not suspect 'foul play' as all his 'weapons and music equipment in the home were left untouched.' As the longest-serving and final official drummer for My Chemical Romance from 2004 to 2010, Bryar's departure was shrouded in rumors of tension with his bandmates. While the band members did not discuss the specifics, multiple sources confirmed that a falling out had occurred, per MTV. On March 3, 2010, guitarist Iero revealed that Bryar had left the band. 'As of 4 weeks ago, My Chemical Romance and Bob Bryar parted ways. This was a painful decision for all of us to make and was not taken lightly. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and expect you all to do the same,' he wrote on a statement shared to their official website. Bryar was last seen alive on November 4, the same day he posted his final eerie tweets Several of Bryar's old and deleted troubling posts have resurfaced as fans question why most of his social media has been taken down He most recently teamed back up with the group in 2013 on their record, Conventional Weapons. After retiring from music in 2014, he became a real estate agent and an active advocate of various dog rescues and sanctuaries. In 2015, Bryar tweeted that after being 'kicked out of MyChem' that he 'became the most depressed, angry, suicidal person ever.' In a later, since-deleted tweet, he wrote: 'Now, I am on so many pills that I feel a bit better, although, it still (b)others me every day. In a recent conversation, I was told I won’t be back.' In 2021, Bryar auctioned off the drum set he last used with the band—both on tour and during the recording of their iconic 2006 album The Black Parade—to raise funds for an animal rescue center in Tennessee, according to Rolling Stone . Although My Chemical Romance was scheduled to tour in 2025, Bryar was not scheduled to reunite with the band. Tennessee Share or comment on this article: Bob Bryar's troubled final tweets revealed before My Chemical Romance drummer's death e-mail 8 shares Add commentBy Maureen Chowdhury, Jack Forrest, Michelle Shen and Ashley R. Williams, CNN, Dec 30: Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died at age 100. Carter was “surrounded by his family” at his home in Plains, Georgia, in his final moments, the Carter Center said in a statement Sunday. President Joe Biden said Carter “stands as a model of what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose,” and remembered Carter as a “dear friend.” President-elect Donald Trump said Americans owe the former president “a debt of gratitude.” Preparations are underway for a state funeral. Carter was a peanut farmer and US Navy lieutenant before going into politics, eventually serving one term as governor of Georgia and as president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was the only former US president to reach 100 years old. Rosalynn Carter, the former president’s wife of more than 75 years, who was known for her mental health advocacy and humanitarian work, died in November 2023 at 96. The Carters were the longest-married presidential couple in US history.
CLEVELAND -- Josh Allen would never. Patrick Mahomes wouldn’t dare. That was the running sentiment about the Miami Dolphins playing what amounts to a playoff elimination game on Sunday — and maybe even next week — without the team’s franchise quarterback. But what if the quarterback didn’t have a choice? Some people are acting like Tua Tagovailoa intentionally skipped Sunday’s 20-3 victory against the Cleveland Browns because he didn’t feel like playing, or was afraid of how he would perform on a rainy Cleveland day. Let’s put those narratives to rest. “He wasn’t physically [cleared],” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said about Tagovailoa’s hip injury, which Miami’s fifth-year starter sustained two weeks ago in the loss to Houston, and was worsened by a hit he took in last Sunday’s win against the San Francisco 49ers. “He not only was super susceptible to a major injury if he were to fall in harm’s way. But a major factor was the lack of strength due to the injury, and his inability to protect himself,” McDaniel clarified, explaining why Tagovailoa was forced to sit out his fifth game of the 2024 season. “Tua did tell me on Thursday ‘They are going to have to pull me out the game, I’m playing,’ ” defensive lineman Calais Campbell said. “Friday you can tell [something was up] because he didn’t really have a lot of reps, and he’s a guy who likes to take his reps.” The Dolphins prolonged the decision whether play Tagovailoa as long as they could, hoping that the soreness he was experiencing — and downplayed all week — would subside, and the movement would improve. But they also prepared for the worst-case scenario. Tyler “Snoop” Huntley, who typically gets a handful of 11-on-11 reps with the starters per week, got significantly more involved in practice last week. The coaches came up with two game plans, one specifically catered to Huntley, and the former Pro Bowler produced his best game in years, completing 22 of 26 passes for 225 yards with one touchdown (115.5 passer rating), and leading the team with 52 rushing yards and one touchdown on seven carries.` “Tua did a good job of taking his reps and then he’d talk me through my reps,” said Huntley, whose record improved to 2-2 as Miami’s starter this season. “It was a good week of work.” One that the Dolphins and Huntley might need to repeat for the regular season’s final against the New York Jets because the Dolphins have no idea if Tagovailoa’s hip injury will allow him to play in six or seven days. “Today’s game showed he can throw the ball on time, read defenses and also make plays with his feet,” receiver Tyreek Hill said about Huntley, whom he caught all nine of his passes from, and turned those receptions into 105 yards. “At halftime he talked to the whole offense and told us to pick it up a notch, and that shows the growth.” Since beginning the season 2-6 these Dolphins have rebounded to go 6-2 heading into the regular season finale, and Miami still has a chance to reach the postseason. If the Dolphins can win that game, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos, Miami will secure the final AFC wild card spot. The Dolphins clearly have a better chance to beat the Jets with Tagovailoa at the helm. However, we could be looking at another week where it’s necessary to think of the big picture instead of temporary gratification. Miami can’t afford to shorten Tagovailoa’s career trying to win one game, which could deliver the franchise’s fifth consecutive winning season. So what if the fragile reputation Tagovailoa gained has more roots because of this hip, which McDaniel stressed is different than the one that ended his collegiate career at Alabama prematurely, and had him taken off more than half a dozen team’s boards in the 2020 Draft due to medical concerns. And the narrative about Tagovailoa not being able to beat a playoff contender remains valid because of how he has performed in critical games in his five seasons as an NFL starter. My issue is with this fable about Tagovailoa not being a competitor, mailing it in, quitting on his team. That’s fiction, and likely fueled by those who continue their agenda of discrediting the quarterback this franchise proposed to this past offseason with his five-year, $235.5 million deal, or which $167 million is guaranteed. “Tua is a rare competitor,” Hill said. “He understood what was at stake. He wanted to play.....You have to force him off the field and it was basically a staff saving a player from [himself].” ©2024 Miami Herald. Visit at miamiherald.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Former President Jimmy Carter's quotations reveal a deep well of wisdom on politics, morality, and society. From candid interviews to public speeches, his words have long stressed unity, human rights, and personal morality. In his 1975 book, "Why Not the Best?" Carter emphasized how leadership should nurture human attributes towards self-fulfillment. Throughout his career, Carter remained a vocal critic of political and social injustice, including his pointed remarks on the impact of racism and the importance of respecting different perspectives within governance. Even in his post-presidency, his introspection on matters like race, religion, and global challenges continues to guide influential dialogues. Recent reflections suggest Carter believes America is still in search of its ultimate values and direction, but he remains hopeful for the country's future. (With inputs from agencies.)
