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Rudy Giuliani surrenders to authorities in Fulton Country election interference probe

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On Wednesday, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani turned himself in to authorities in Georgia to face racketeering charges alleging he meddled in the state’s 2020 presidential election. Court records show that Giuliani was booked at the Fulton County Jail mid-afternoon on Wednesday, with a judge signed off on a $150,000 bond agreement Giuliani’s lawyers worked out with prosecutors.His arraignment is expected in the next week or two and may take place virtually.

Giuliani and Trump both face 13 counts, more than the other 17 defendants in the case. The indictment in Fulton County alleges that Giuliani was a key part of a criminal conspiracy, pressing election officials in Arizona, Georgia and Pennsylvania to act on voting fraud claims that he was repeatedly told were false. Giuliani was also charged with promoting false claims that voting machines were rigged, and making false claims in sworn legal filings. Additionally, the indictment singles out false claims Giuliani made about Georgia election worker Ruby Freeman, who was targeted with death threats and harassed as a result of the phony allegations.

While Giuliani has consistently supported former President Trump’s bogus election fraud claims, the former New York City mayor has maintained his innocence, claiming that he was only guilty of ‘zealously advocating for his client (Trump). Giuliani predicted Wednesday that he will be vindicated: “This will be proven to be like all the rest, a complete hoax and a lie.”

Trump has said he will surrender at the Atlanta jail on Thursday.

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All-male South Carolina Supreme Court upholds 6-week abortion ban

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On Wednesday, South Carolina’s all-male Supreme Court upheld the state’s six-week abortion ban in a 4-1 decision, with Supreme Court Chief Justice Donald Beatty being the sole dissenter.

Chief Justice Beatty said in his opinion on that case that terminology was  “inaccurate” and stated it is an attempt to control women’s health decisions by “distorting reality.”  Beatty wrote in his opinion: “The title and content of the legislation are a misnomer if it is viewed as a six-week ban because the terminology is medically and scientifically inaccurate. As such, it is the quintessential example of political gaslighting; attempting to manipulate public opinion and control the reproductive health decisions of women by distorting reality.”

The state’s previous abortion ban was 20 weeks. A state circuit court judge had placed a hold on the abortion ban until it was heard again at the state Supreme Court, who had decided in a 3-2 vote in January that based on the right to privacy the six-week abortion ban violated the state constitution. That decision came when former Justice Kaye Hearn was on the court; she has since left the court after reaching the mandatory retirement age.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster in a statement: “The Supreme Court’s ruling marks a historic moment in our state’s history and is the culmination of years of hard work and determination by so many in our state to ensure that the sanctity of life is protected. With this victory, we protect the lives of countless unborn children and reaffirm South Carolina’s place as one of the most pro-life states in America.”

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Kansas City’s DT Chris Jones not talking to Chiefs over contract dispute

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Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters on Wednesday that All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones is not communicating with the Kansas City Chiefs during a holdout, and said he could sit out until Week 8 of the NFL season due to the contract dispute.

When asked if he thinks Jones will start this season, Reid said: “There has been no communication, so I don’t know … Whatever happens, happens. If he’s not there, the game goes on. That’s how it works.”

After an X (Twitter) poster asked when he plans to reunite with the Chiefs, Jones cryptically tweeted that he will potentially return midseason for the 2023 campaign in response, saying: ‘Week 8.’ Jones is set to make $19.5 million in base salary in 2023, after signing a 4-year, $80 million contract extension in 2020. The 29-year-old defensive tackle did not report to training camp with teammates and skipped mandatory minicamp. Jones is subject to a $50,000 fine for every missed training camp practice. He could lose about $7.5 million if he skips seven regular season weeks.

Coach Reid noted that Jones and Chiefs executives should resume negotiations so that he can return: “They have to communicate and do their thing .. There has just been no communication.” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spoke out on Wednesday at training camp, saying he expected Jones to be back: “I don’t think anyone expected him not to be here now, but that’s part of the contract negotiation stuff. I’m not looking down on him for anything like that. He has stuff that he’s trying to get done that he feels like he needs to get done right now. I respect his decision.” Mahomes called Jones a “vital part” of the Chiefs organization.

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Dallas Cowboys DE Sam Williams arrested on weapons and drug charges

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According to a report in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was arrested on Sunday by Frisco police on charges of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon. Per Frisco Police Department, the controlled substance possession is a low-level felony in the state of Texas while the unlawful carrying of a weapon is a misdemeanor offense. Frisco police told the Star-Telegram that the 24-year-old Williams allegedly had marijuana, warranting the controlled substance charge

The Cowboys are reportedly aware of the arrest and declined to comment. It will likely lead to an investigation from the NFL and potential suspension. According to the NFL’s expectations and standards of conduct, “It is not enough simply to avoid being found guilty of a crime. We are all held to a higher standard and must conduct ourselves in a way that is responsible, promotes the values of the NFL, and is lawful.”

Williams played in the Cowboys’ 22-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, notching a sack and two tackles. He reportedly returned with the team early Sunday morning and attended practice Tuesday after the team took Monday off. Last season, Williams recorded 14 solo tackles, four assists, four tackles and one forced fumble.

This is not Williams first brush with the law; before the Cowboys selected him in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, he was arrested on a felony sexual battery charge in July 2020. At the time, Williams was suspended from Ole Miss team activity shortly after the arrest, and reinstated in September of that year when the case was no longer active.  And last season, Williams was cited for misdemeanor reckless driving, with police saying he drove up to 98 mph in a 55 mph zone and weaved between vehicles, causing a two-car crash. Williams missed one game after being injured in the Dec. 22 collision.

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Chris Young reveals dramatic 60 pound weight loss

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Chris Young has been on a health journey this year as he loses weight and gets into shape, and now the country singer has revealed he has lost 60 pounds.

Young shared the news on Instagram, announcing that he plans on continuing his healthy journey: “This year has been dedicated to a lot of work on myself,” Young captioned the post. “Music wise AND in the gym. Still not done, but down 60 pounds, so yeah… Gonna leave this here #cheers #fitnessmotivation. Young included a photo showing off his new appearance.

While Young had never previously discussed his weight loss goals publicly, but has posted frequently on social media over the past months in relation to his healthy living lifestyle, sharing photos from the gym with friends as well as on his own. In an interview with People earlier this year, he said, “I’ve been cooking my own food a lot more. I wasn’t taking the time to [cook for myself]. I’m also working out a little bit more.”

For information about Young’s latest music and upcoming performances, head here.

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Wynonna Judd to launch 2023 ‘Back to Wy’ tour

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Wynonna Judd has announced the 15-date Back to Wy Tour, which will find Judd performing her first two albums — her 1992 self-titled debut ‘Wynonna’, and 1993 follow-up, ‘Tell Me Why.’

Wynonna contained the hit songs “No One Else on Earth,” “She is His Only Need” and “I Saw the Light,” while Tell Me Why  was comprised of the songs “Is it Over Yet,” and the title track. Judd shares in a press release: “Getting to share this tour with the fans who have been with me for 40 years, means the world to me. Deep diving into my first two solo albums, ‘Wynonna’ and ‘Tell Me Why’, track by track, will be a trip down memory lane. As I sit and listen to these two records, I’m flooded with the memories that surrounded that time in my life. The fans held me up and supported me through that season of change in 1992, and I now see ‘herstory’ repeating itself. This music healed me then and is healing me now. The circle of life continues.”

The 2023 Back to Wy Tour kicks-off on October 26 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and makes stops in Texas, Alabama and Oklahoma before concluding on December 1 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tickets go on sale to the public on August 25.

For more information head to Wynonna Judd’s official website.

Wynonna Judd announces Back to Wy Tour

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Bradley Cooper portrays Leonard Bernstein in the trailer for ‘Maestro’

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Bradley Cooper stars as the iconic American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein in the first trailer for his upcoming film, ‘Maestro,’ the follow-up to his directorial debut, ‘A Star Is Born.’ Maestro chronicles the life of Bernstein, focusing on his tumultuous marriage to Felicia Montealegre, played by Carey Mulligan. The film also stars Maya Hawke as one of the Bernstein’s daughters, Jamie, and Sarah Silverman as Leonard Bernstein’s younger sister, Shirley.

Bernstein is best known as the music composer for West Side Story, along with other influential musicals including On The Town and scoring films like On The Waterfront. Bernstein also won 16 Grammy Awards and served as the music director of the New York Philharmonic from 1959 to 1969.

Cooper serves as the director, co-writer, co-producer, and star of Maestro, with producers Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Fred Berner, Amy Durning, and Kristie Macosko Krieger, as well as executive producers Carla Raij, Josh Singer, Bobby Wilhelm, Weston Middleton and Tracey Landon.

Maestro will premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September before hitting select theaters on November 22; it will then debuts on Netflix December 20.  Take a look at the trailer for ‘Maestro’ – here.

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Sienna Miller pregnant with her second child

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Sienna Miller, 41, is pregnant with her second child, and her first child with boyfriend Oli Green. As seen in photos obtained by People, Miller revealed her baby bump while wearing a bikini while on vacation in Ibiza. Pregnancy speculation first began in July while Miller vacationed with Green, 26, and her 10-year-old daughter, Marlowe, in St. Tropez.  (Miller shares her 10-year-old with ex Tom Sturridge.)

Miller and Green were first linked in February 2022 after being spotted together in New York. They later attending a BAFTA’s afterparty together in London in March 2022 and went official on the Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty red carpet in Beverly Hills later that month.  Miller opened up to Elle UK about whether she wanted more kids in April 2022, revealing that she chose to freeze her eggs when she turned 40.  Said Miller: “Biology is incredibly cruel on women in that decade [of their 30s] — that’s the headline, or it certainly was for me. Then I got to 40 and I froze some eggs. Having been really focused on the need to have another baby, I’m just like, if it happens, it happens. That kind of existential threat has dissipated.”

Miller has been engaged several times — she split from fiancé Jude Law in 2006, rekindling their romance three years later before calling it quits for good in 2011.  Miller moved on with the father of her daughter, Tom Sturridge, whom she dated from 2011 to 2015. Miller was later engaged to Lucas Zwirner before their split in September 2020.

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Bob Dylan announces fall North American 2023 tour dates

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Bob Dylan has added a new leg of North American shows to his long-running Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour revealing 17 more dates this fall.  The new dates are the fourth leg of Dylan’s three year world tour that began in November 2021, and expects to runs through 2024 with additional dates to be announced.

The new round of concert dates kicks-off this October in Kansas City, Missouri with multiple stops in cities including Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Toronto before wrapping up on Oct. 30 in Schenectady, NY.

Tickets and VIP packages with amazing seats, exclusive merchandise and collectible laminate are available starting Friday, August 25th via Ticketmaster.

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Keanu Reeves’ Dogstar expands North American tour

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Keanu Reeves‘ band Dogstar has added more tour dates, with newly announced shows beginning September 25 in Houston through October 11 in New Haven, Connecticut, as well as an additional show in Nashville on December 21.

Dogstar is currently on the road with their first tour in over 20 years.  The summer U.S. leg will wrap up August 28 in Santa Ana, California, followed by a trip to Japan before returning to the U.S. for the new September and October dates, as well as previously announced shows in November and December.

Dogstar’s new album, Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees, drops October 6. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 25, at 10 a.m. local time. For ticket info, visit DogstarOfficial.com.

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