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Rick Ross Sued by Disabled Man for Lack of Wheelchair Accessibility at His Car Show – Report
Rick Ross is being sued by a disabled man over lack of wheelchair accessibility at his car show. Rick Ross Sued for Lack of Wheelchair Access at Car Show. According to a TMZ report, published on Friday (Aug. 9), Rick Ross was hit with a lawsuit by a disabled man who alleges that he wasn't able to attend the Miami rapper's 2024 Car & Bike Show despite having tickets. Rozay's annual car show was held at his spacious Fayetteville, Georgia property, dubbed "The Promise Land," on June 1.
Olympics Breakdancing – A Look at the Competitions, Viral Videos and Results in Paris
Breaking, a dance culture that started in the Bronx in the 1970s, has made its debut at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. Who would have thought that hip-hop would take it this far. The women competed on Friday (Aug. 9), while the men competed on Saturday (Aug. 10). The...
SCAM! Don’t Fall For This When Traveling Out Of New York State
It’s hard to believe that we’re less than a month away from Labor Day. Where did the summer go?. The good news is that we’ve still got one more chance to take a quick trip out of town; the bad news is so does everyone else. Needless to say, thousands of travelers will likely be hitting our New York State roads and the skies on Labor Day weekend.
Travis Scott Released Without Charges After Being Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Hotel Security Guard – Report
Travis Scott has been released without charges following his arrest for allegedly assaulting a hotel security guard in Paris. Travis Scott Cleared of Charges Following Dramatic Paris Hotel Arrest. According to an NBC News report, published on Saturday (Aug. 10), Travis Scott was released from police custody with no charges...
Are You Prepared To Survive If A Disaster Hits New York State?
Under normal circumstances, we wouldn't discuss the need to review your emergency preparation plan until winter arrives. However, with all of the wild weather we've had so far in 2024, it seems even more important than ever to review your plans or, if you don't have one, create one. Looking...
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Hit Parts of Ulster County
The remnants of Hurricane Debby pushed up the east coast Friday, bringing widespread damaging winds, and catastrophic flooding to many areas, including New York. Confirmed tornados were already reported across the Carolinas, Virginia, and Delaware, as the powerful storm quickly moved northeastward. The National Weather Service confirms at least one...
New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation Wants Your Pumpkin
It may be a bit early to be thinking about your Halloween Jack O' Lantern much less what you might do with it after Halloween. But if you want to be part of a new trend you might need to start thinking about it soon. Halloween is less than 80...
New York Reports Early Start to West Nile Virus “Season”
A New York man tested positive for the potentially life-threatening virus and health officials are concerned by how early it is. Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have already been found in parts of New York State, including Central New York. However, finding infected mosquitoes is very different than reporting a human case of WNV.
Dave Portnoy’s 21 Favorite Mass. Pizza Shops
One bite, everybody knows the rules. One of the most satisfying things on the internet, if you love pizza like me, is Barstool's Dave Portnoy's pizza reviews. They're just so entertaining. So, here we go!. Here Are Massachusetts' Best Pizza Shops According To Barstool's Dave Portnoy. 1. Monte's Pizza. (Dave's...
Upstate New York Welfare Fraud Task Force Arrests 3 Women
Three Hudson Valley women are accused of welfare fraud. On Thursday, the Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force announced another round of arrests. The Sullivan County Welfare Fraud alleges 49-year-old Rachel M. Muniz, 49, of Woodridge, stole $2,000 in SNAP benefits from the Sullivan County Department of Social Services between October 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022.
T.I. and Tiny Are Off the Hook in Sexual Assault Case
The lawsuit filed against T.I. and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Harris, accusing them of a sexual assault back in 2005, has been dismissed in court. Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Tip and Tiny Dismissed. On Thursday (Aug. 8), T.I. and Tiny learned the sexual assault lawsuit filed against them by a...
These 25 Celebrities Were Spotted Cheering on the New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium is packed with thousands of screaming fans for every New York Yankees' home game. Fans will come from down the street, from a few trains away, or across the country to experience a Yankees' home game, and it's commonplace to see attendance numbers in the 30,000's. Even as a Red Sox fan, I know how prestigious Yankees' games are.
Social Media User Shares Hilarious Revelation About ‘Kids from Upstate NY’
Stop me if you've been told this before: the weather can be very cold in the Capital Region and Upstate New York. After a relatively mild beginning to the winter, Capital Region residents have been collectively walloped by cold weather, snow and gusting winds in recent weeks. For people who are new to the area, the weather has probably been very harsh.
We Tried to Make ESPN Radio’s Michelle Smallmon a New York Jets’ Fan [LISTEN]
ESPN Radio's Michelle Smallmon has a very important life decision to make. For those that do not know, Smallmon is one of the hosts of Unsportsmanlike, which can be heard weekday mornings from 6-10AM on select ESPN Radio affiliates across the country. Smallmon and her co-hosts, Evan Cohen and Chris...
André 3000 Says the Kendrick Lamar and Drake Battle Just Made Him Sad
André 3000 weighs in on the most talked-about beef of the year involving Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Surprisingly, the Atlanta MC admits he felt sad about it all. André 3000 Admits He Felt Sad About Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beefing. A flute-playing rapper doesn't seem like he'd be...
Swimming is Prohibited in the Biggest Lake in Massachusetts
There are a few weeks left of summer vacation and folks are swimming in pools, rivers, the ocean, and lakes to keep cool but did you know that swimming is off-limits at the biggest lake in Massachusetts?. The Quabbin Reservoir which flows through the cities of Petersham, New Salem, Belchertown,...
SPOTTED: 35 Random Celebrities Caught Cheering Their Hearts Out At the Olympics
While star athletes compete for their countries on the field and in arenas, star celebrities have been packing the stands during the Olympics in Paris. From gymnastics to basketball to skateboarding, big-name celebs have been showing up in droves to cheer on their country this year. And from the looks...
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that released this week, we've narrowed it down to strictly the best of the week, saving you plenty of time.
Blueface Sentenced to Four Years in Prison – Report
Blueface received some bad news today. A judge sentenced the Los Angeles rapper to four years in prison for violating his probation. Blueface Gets Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Probation Violation. On Friday (Aug. 9), a Los Angeles judge reportedly sentenced Blueface to four years in prison for...
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