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Nicki Minaj’s Father Robert Maraj Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident

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A rep for Nicki Minaj confirmed her father, Robert Maraj, was killed on Friday after he was struck in a hit-and-run accident in Long Island, New York. He was 64.

Nassau County, NY Police said Maraj was hit by a vehicle in Mineola, NY around 6 p.m. local time. According to TMZ, witnesses were unable to give authorities a description of the suspect and Maraj was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.The incident remains under investigation, and the Nassau County Police Homicide Squad is asking for the public’s help in finding the driver involved in the incident.

As of press time, Nicki Minaj has not spoken out publicly about her father’s death.

Nicki Minaj’s Father Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident (REPORT)

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He succumbed to his injuries over the weekend. Continue reading…
 

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Biden administration announces acquisition of 200M additional vaccine doses

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On Thursday, President Joe Biden said his administration has finalized a deal for 200 million additional COVID-19 vaccine doses. Biden said the acquisition will give the United States a total of 600 million doses, enough to inoculate 300 million people by the end of July. Biden also announced that federally run community health centers will begin receiving vaccine doses.

During a visit to the National Institutes of Health Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory, Biden said, “Just this afternoon, we signed the final contracts for 100 million more Moderna and 100 million more Pfizer vaccines.” He said the two companies also reached an agreement to expedite the delivery of 100 million vaccine doses originally scheduled to arrive in June to be delivered in May.

Last week, the administration said retail pharmacies will begin receiving direct shipments from the federal government Thursday. National pharmacy chain Rite Aid announced it will begin administering vaccines on Friday in California, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania as well as Philadelphia and New York City, which are designated as separate jurisdictions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34.72 million people have received at least one dose of the vaccine to date, and 11.19 million have received two.

Biden administration finalizes deal for 200 million vaccine doses from Pfizer, Moderna

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It remains unclear when everyone who wants a vaccine will be able to get one given the…
 

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Democrats rest their case in impeachment trial of Donald Trump

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U.S. House impeachment managers rested their case on Thursday in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. In their third day of presentations, the Democrats presented video clips and other evidence showing participants saying they attacked the Capitol at the behest of Trump. 

The House team also relied heavily on video footage during the first half of its presentation Wednesday, which included several videos from Capitol security cameras that hadn’t been seen publicly before. In finalizing the case, Democrats called on senators to vote in favor of Trump’s guilt. Five people died as a direct result of the attack and dozens were injured. The FBI has so far made hundreds of arrests. 

Trump attorneys Bruce Castor and David Schoen are expected to begin presenting their defense on Friday. After both sides are finished making their presentations, senators will be able to start asking questions. Then the Senate may have to vote on admitting witnesses or evidence, after which both sides will each have 4 hours to make their closing arguments. After that, the Senate will deliberate and render its verdict. The trial is expected to last into next week.

‘Damage’ control: Key takeaways from Day Three of Trump’s second impeachment trial

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Republican senators — and even one of Trump’s attorneys — seemed to tune the…
 

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Brad Paisley debuts new song “Off Road”

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Brad Paisley has released his latest track, titled “Off Road.”

Brad says of the song, “So, I have been spending a bunch of time in the studio, and I’ve finally got some new music for you! There’s a song called ‘Off Road’ that’s about every girl who won’t stay in her lane, every girl that busts through road blocks to get where she wants to go — you know who you are, I hope you love it.” 

Check out Paisley’s new track, “Off Road”  – here.

Brad Paisley’s New Song ‘Off Road’ Celebrates Strong Women

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Brad Paisley served up some new music this week, releasing his song “Off Road” on Wednesday,…
 

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Jameson Rodgers & Luke Combs Debut “Cold Beer Calling My Name” Music Video

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Jameson Rodgers and Luke Combs just released the video for their collab “Cold Beer Calling My Name.”

Jameson shares the story of how Luke came to sing on the track, “‘Cold Beer Calling My Name” is a song I wrote with my buddies, Hunter Phelps, Brett Tyler, and Alysa Vanderheym. Hunter had this idea and it’s a fun, easy song, but it actually took us two or three writing sessions to finish it up. Once we finished it up we knew it’d be a cool- or I thought it’d be a cool song to have somebody on it. At the time, I was out with Luke Combs and so I asked Luke if he’d like to sing on it. I know he’s a cold beer drinker like myself and so it work out”

Check out the video for “Cold Beer Calling My Name” from Jameson Rodgers and Luke Combs – here.

Jameson Rodgers + Luke Combs Deliver Good Times in ‘Cold Beer Calling My Name’ Video [Watch]

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Jameson Rodgers and Luke Combs deliver the party right to your back yard in their fun new video…
 

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Sandra Bullock joins Brad Pitt for the upcoming film ‘Bullet Train’

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Sandra Bullock has reportedly been confirmed to join Brad Pitt in the action-thriller Bullet Train. The Sony Pictures‘ film features a star-studded cast, and it marks the very first time the two Oscar winners have appeared together on screen. The film is also set to star Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Logan Lerman, Michael Shannon, Zazie Beetz, Masi Oka and Andrew Koji.

Bullet Train is based on the Japanese novel, Maria Beetle, by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Critically acclaimed director, David Leitch, who previously directed a number of box office hits including Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Hobbs & Shaw, has signed on to direct the film. 

Sandra Bullock Joins Brad Pitt in Action Movie ‘Bullet Train’

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Sandra Bullock has hopped aboard Brad Pitt ‘s Bullet Train. The actress is the latest star to…
 

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Morgan Wallen speaks out in video on Instagram to issue apology for his use of racial slur

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Morgan Wallen took to Instagram and posted a five-minute video apology regarding what happened on the night he was recorded using a racial slur. Wallen asked his fans ‘not to defend him’ because he “was wrong” and now takes “ownership” of problems caused by his use of the N-word.

The 27-year-old Wallen had remained silent since the incident, but emerged on Wednesday to give his side of the story. “I’m long overdue to make a statement regarding my last incident,” he said, adding that he took time to collect his thoughts and “seek some real guidance.” Said Wallen, “The video you saw was me on hour 72 of a bender, and that’s not something I’m proud of either. Obviously, the natural thing to do is to apologize further and continue to apologize because you got caught, and that’s not what I wanted to do.”

Wallen said he has also reached out and engaged in “some very real and honest conversations” with leaders of various Black organizations. He added, “Our actions matter. Our words matter and I just want to encourage anyone watching to please learn from my mistake. There’s no reason to downplay what I did. It matters and please know I’m carefully choosing my next steps in repair.”

The fallout from that incident has seen Wallen suspended by his record label, pulled from radio, and dropped by many in the country music genre.

Morgan Wallen Breaks His Silence, Asks Fans to Stop Defending Him

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He took to social media to offer a lengthy statement that includes an apology and explanation. …

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Morgan Wallen speaks out in video on Instagram to issue apology for his use of racial slur

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Morgan Wallen took to Instagram and posted a five-minute video apology regarding what happened on the night he was recorded using a racial slur. Wallen asked his fans ‘not to defend him’ because he “was wrong” and now takes “ownership” of problems caused by his use of the N-word.

The 27-year-old Wallen had remained silent since the incident, but emerged on Wednesday to give his side of the story. “I’m long overdue to make a statement regarding my last incident,” he said, adding that he took time to collect his thoughts and “seek some real guidance.” Said Wallen, “The video you saw was me on hour 72 of a bender, and that’s not something I’m proud of either. Obviously, the natural thing to do is to apologize further and continue to apologize because you got caught, and that’s not what I wanted to do.”

Wallen said he has also reached out and engaged in “some very real and honest conversations” with leaders of various Black organizations. He added, “Our actions matter. Our words matter and I just want to encourage anyone watching to please learn from my mistake. There’s no reason to downplay what I did. It matters and please know I’m carefully choosing my next steps in repair.”

The fallout from that incident has seen Wallen suspended by his record label, pulled from radio, and dropped by many in the country music genre.

Morgan Wallen Breaks His Silence, Asks Fans to Stop Defending Him

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He took to social media to offer a lengthy statement that includes an apology and explanation. …
 

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President Biden announces executive order for new sanctions on those responsible for the military coup in Myanmar

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President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday he had approved an executive order for new sanctions on those responsible for the military coup in Myanmar, repeating demands for the generals to give up power and free civilian leaders. Biden said the order enables his administration “to immediately sanction the military leaders who directed the coup, their business interests as well as close family members,” adding that Washington would identify the first round of targets this week, and was taking steps to prevent the generals in Myanmar — also known as Burma — having access to $1 billion in Myanmar government funds held in the United States.

The Feb. 1 coup overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian-led government, and occurred less than two weeks after Biden took office. Biden said, “I again call on the Burmese military to immediately release the democratic political leaders and activists,. The military must relinquish power it has seized.”

Biden announces U.S. sanctions against leaders of Myanmar military coup

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“The military must relinquish power seized and demonstrate respect for the role of the people,”…
 

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Bruce Springsteen arrested on suspicion of DUI, reckless driving in N.J. last fall

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Bruce Springsteen was arrested for driving while intoxicated in a New Jersey recreation area last November. The 71-year-old was given three citations during his Nov. 14, 2020, arrest, for suspicion of DWI, reckless driving and consuming alcohol in a closed area, according to a National Parks Service spokeswoman, adding that Springsteen was “cooperative” during the process. Springsteen has a court date in the next few weeks, according to TMZ, which first reported the arrest Wednesday. It was unclear why the news was revealed only now.

Springsteen and wife Patti Scialfa live mainly on a 400-acre horse farm in Colts Neck, N.J., just east of Freehold, N.J., where Springsteen spent his childhood. 

Bruce Springsteen was arrested on suspicion of DUI in November: He was ‘cooperative’

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The musician received three citations related to alcohol consumption, according to a National…
 

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