Why was death row inmate Melissa Lucio's execution delayed?
Nearly half of the jurors who sentenced a Texas woman to die for the 2007 death of one of her 14 children called for her execution to be halted and for her to get a new trial before the state’s top criminal court delayed her lethal injection.
Twitter says it's testing an 'edit' button
Twitter tweeted Tuesday that it is indeed working on a way for users to edit their 280-character messages, although it says the project has nothing to do with the fact that edit-function fan Elon Musk was just revealed as the company’s largest shareholder and now sits on its board.
Kim Kardashian's nephew Mason Disick advised her not to let North West go live on social media after she gave a house tour without permission
Kardashian West scolded North on camera on Sunday after the eight-year-old went live on TikTok and gave a house tour without her mother's permission.
news.yahoo.comKanye West says people don't want Kim Kardashian to be a lawyer because of her influence over young women: 'The cleavage gets a little more covered up'
Kim Kardashian has been studying to be a lawyer since 2018. Earlier this year, she revealed that she failed her first-year law exams twice.
news.yahoo.comKanye West legally changes his name to 2 letters, debuts new Caucasian mask
He tweeted in 2018 that he wanted the change saying, “the being formally known as Kanye West. The artist formerly known as Kanye West also made headlines Monday when he was spotted wearing a weird new prosthetic mask that covered his entire head. Page Six reports the rapper’s mask looked like a Caucasian woman, complete with eye shadow, during a cab ride out of JFK airport. Yahoo News reports Ye wore similarly unusual face masks in Italy and Germany, including at a private wedding performance. Page Six described Monday’s mask as more “headphone-friendly,” allowing Ye to continue listening to music after putting it on.
mlive.comKim Kardashian West Roasts O.J. Simpson, Caitlyn Jenner and Kanye in SNL Monologue
NBCWord on the internet is that Kanye West had been “quietly advising” estranged wife Kim Kardashian West ahead of her big Saturday Night Live debut this week. But the biggest influence on her monologue may have been the late Norm Macdonald.Taking the stage in a hot pink velvet jumpsuit, the reality star opened with, “I know, I’m surprised to see me too.” After getting a handful of self-deprecating jokes out of the way, mostly about the sex tape that launched her career, Kardashian delivered a s
news.yahoo.comKanye West is the richest Black American, bank finds
Rapper-slash-fashion designer Kanye West is now the wealthiest Black American ever, according to an estimate from Bloomberg News that places his net worth at well beyond $6 billion. Bloomberg also estimated that West has $122 million in cash or stock, along with a $110 million music catalog and $1.7 billion in other investments. Forbes declared West a billionaire last April, listing his net worth at $1.3 billion. In its latest estimates, Forbes placed Winfrey's net worth at $2.5 billion. Former Goldman Sachs executive Robert Smith has a $5.2 billion net worth and World Wide Technology founder David Steward is worth an estimated $3.7 billion, Forbes said.
cbsnews.comKanye West is the richest Black American, bank finds
Rapper-slash-fashion designer Kanye West is now the wealthiest Black American ever, according to an estimate from Bloomberg News that places his net worth at well beyond $6 billion. Bloomberg also estimated that West has $122 million in cash or stock, along with a $110 million music catalog and $1.7 billion in other investments. Forbes declared West a billionaire last April, listing his net worth at $1.3 billion. In its latest estimates, Forbes placed Winfrey's net worth at $2.5 billion. Former Goldman Sachs executive Robert Smith has a $5.2 billion net worth and World Wide Technology founder David Steward is worth an estimated $3.7 billion, Forbes said.
cbsnews.comKim Kardashian files for divorce from husband Kanye West
Kim Kardashian West has filed for divorce from her husband, Kanye West, her publicist confirmed to CBS News on Friday. It was the third marriage for Kardashian, whose first marriage was to producer Damon Thomas and second to basketball player Kris Humphreys, and the first for West. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in 2016. Kardashian turned to advocacy during the last presidential administration. She lobbied the Trump White House on criminal justice reform and helped win the release of Alice Johnson in 2018, visiting the White House last March to continue her efforts.
cbsnews.comKim Kardashian and Kanye West are getting divorced
Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from her husband, Kanye West, her publicist confirmed to CBS News on Friday. It was the third marriage for Kardashian, whose first marriage was to producer Damon Thomas and second to basketball player Kris Humphreys, and the first for West. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West on September 9, 2016 in New York City. Kardashian turned to advocacy during the last presidential administration. She lobbied the Trump White House on criminal justice reform and helped win the release of Alice Johnson in 2018, visiting the White House last March to continue her efforts.
cbsnews.comKim Kardashian West flexes her prison-reform muscle, taking on death-penalty case
In April, she released “Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project,” a documentary on Oxygen. “While Brandon did participate in this crime, his role was minor compared to that of the other teens involved, two of whom are home from prison now,” Kardashian West continued Sunday on Twitter. She also posted videos from two of the five jurors who — out of the nine jurors still alive — now regret their vote for the death sentence two decades ago. Bernard, who was convicted of the same four charges Vialva was, got the death sentence for Stacie Bagley’s killing. AdvertisementKardashian West’s success in urging Trump to alter heavy sentences began with the mid-2018 pardon of Johnson, who was serving a life sentence plus 25 years for a nonviolent drug offense.
latimes.comWhy these Armenian American celebs are speaking out about a chronic conflict
please read through this post.”A little-known fact to some, reality stars Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and Rob Kardashian are all of Armenian descent. We are praying brave men & women risking their lives to protect Artsakh & #Armenia. Azerbaijan officials say Armenian armed forces violated a ceasefire in the area, a narrative disputed by Armenian proponents. The comments under the Kardashians’ Instagram posts are peppered with Armenian flag emojis and cries to “pray for Armenia.”The Armenian diaspora around the world far outnumbers Armenia’s own population of about 3 million. We are praying [for the] brave men & women risking their lives to protect Artsakh & #Armenia.
latimes.comKris Jenner, after Kylie's big Coty splash, open to deals for her other kids' businesses
Kris Jenner is open to possible deals for her other kids' businesses after beauty giant Coty agreed to pay $600 million for a majority stake in Kylie Cosmetics, founded by her daughter Kylie Jenner. Asked whether private equity firms looking consolidate their brands were calling since Monday's Coty announcement, Kris Jenner said, "You know, a girl doesn't talk about everything." Under the Coty deal, Kylie Jenner would keep 49% of her eponymous cosmetics company. "I can't think of a better match than Kim and her SKIMS business," Kris Jenner said in Tuesday's "Squawk Box" interview. However, that passion, Kris Jenner said, does make it harder for the family to hand their businesses over.
cnbc.comFreed inmate Cyntoia Brown marries recording artist J. Long
Cyntoia Brown, an inmate recently released on clemency after being given a life sentence at the age of 16, has married recording artist J. Long, formerly associated with the R&B group Pretty Ricky. Brown's book, "Free Cyntoia," is scheduled for release Oct. 15 through Atria Books. Her case drew the attention of celebrities like Kim Kardashian West, Rihanna , Snoop Dogg and LeBron James, who lobbied on her behalf. Pretty Ricky, which originated in Florida, is known for their 2006 single, "Grind With Me," which hit No.
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