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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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Vybz Kartel has been released from prison, BBC Newsbeat notes. The Jamaican dancehall star had been serving a life sentence after being convicted for the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, but, in March, the conviction was overturned after a court ruled that there was juror misconduct in the original trial. Kartel was freed from custody this week after appellate judges in Jamaica ruled against a retrial.

Vybz Kartel Released From Prison After Winning Appeal of 2014 Murder Conviction

Jane Remover is back with two new songs, “Flash in the Pan” and “Dream Sequence.” Remover produced, wrote, performed, and mixed the tracks, and they got mastered by acclaimed engineer Heba Kadry. Listen to the songs below. “Flash in the Pan” and “Dream Sequence” follow Jane...

Listen to Jane Remover’s New Songs “Flash in the Pan” and “Dream Sequence”

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"I worked at Walgreens for 4 years. There was never a dress code for customers". A Walgreens shopper says a manager kicked her out of the store for not following the store’s dress code, sparking outrage in a viral TikTok.

I didn’t realize you had a new dress code for customers: Walgreens shopper says she was forced out

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Ocilla, GA

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Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Inglewood, CA

Fleetwood Mac have announced a live album, Mirage Tour ’82, collecting 22 recordings from their 1982 shows at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Among them are six previously unreleased recordings from the first of the two nights, including versions of “Landslide,” “Don’t Stop,” and “Never Going Back Again.” Rhino will release the album on September 20 in 3xLP, 2xCD, and digital formats. Check out “Don’t Stop” and the tracklist below.

Fleetwood Mac Announce New Live Album Mirage Tour ’82

Bryan Ferry is looking back on his solo career with the 81-song Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023. The huge new collection includes numerous covers, favorites from across the Roxy Music frontman’s catalog, rarities, a new track titled “Star,” and more. The five-disc album opens with Ferry’s first-ever solo single, a cover of Bob Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall,” and also includes a new cover of Dylan’s 1965 song “She Belongs to Me.” Find that, along with a handful of tracks from the box set, below.

Bryan Ferry Announces Retrospective Album, Shares New Bob Dylan Cover: Listen

Last week, Foxing emailed Pitchfork to invite the staff to a press conference in the emo quartet’s native St. Louis. Unfortunately, no staffer could make it to the event, and, from the looks of its video recap, nobody at all from the press attended. So it went unknown until now that the band has announced a new self-titled album, which comes out, via Grand Paradise, on September 13. Footage from the poorly attended press conference is featured in the music video for the new song “Greyhound.” Watch the visuals, and see the group’s upcoming tour dates, below.

Foxing Announce Tour and Album, Share New “Greyhound” Video: Watch

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

AraabMuzik scored the new Harmony Korine movie Aggro Dr1ft, and, today, he’s released his music for the film on a new soundtrack album. Find the stream, as well as an Edglrd-produced video for “Medieval,” below. Aggro Dr1ft is the first feature film that AraabMuzik has scored. The...

AraabMuzik Releases Soundtrack Album for Harmony Korine’s New Movie Aggro Dr1ft: Listen

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Memphis, TN

Desoto County, MS

Walls, MS

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July 16 - The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced today that 21- year-old Jaheem Cunningham of Walls was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday in DeSoto County Court to one count of second-degree murder.

Man to be in Prison for 40 years After Pleading Guilty to Murder

Charli XCX has released another Brat remix. This time, she’s enlisted Billie Eilish for a new version of the bonus song “Guess.” The new song comes with a video directed by Aidan Zamiri. It features a ton of underwear and also a cameo from the producer of “Guess,” the Dare. Watch the “Guess Featuring Billie Eilish” video below.

Charli XCX and Billie Eilish Share New “Guess” Remix: Watch the Video

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Neil Young has announced Neil Young Archives Vol. III (1976-1987), the latest in his long-running series of archival releases. The new set compiles 198 songs across 17 CDs and five Blu-rays, including 11 films, four unreleased. Of the bounty of rare songs, 15 are unreleased compositions and 121 are unreleased versions, with 62 having been recycled from other recordings. The box, out September 6, also comes with a 176-page book and a poster. A separate double-LP called Takes, compiling one track apiece from 16 of the Archives Vol. III discs, will comes out the same day.

Neil Young Announces Archives Vol. III (1976-1987) Box Set

The 1975’s drummer and producer, George Daniel, has released his first solo song. The new track, “Screen Cleaner,” arrives via Daniel’s Dirty Hit imprint DH2. Listen to it below. Daniel and Dirty Hit introduced DH2 earlier this year. Coming up, the imprint will issue Kelly Lee...

The 1975’s George Daniel Releases First Solo Song: Listen

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

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Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Los Angeles, CA

Def Jam Recordings has released a new album from the late Los Angeles musician August 08. The 10-song album, Pretend It’s Okay, features guest spots from Channel Tres, Kiah Victoria, and Mark Lux. Listen to the new album, and watch the new video for “Egotrip,” below. August...

Def Jam Recordings Releases August 08’s Posthumous Album: Listen

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Beastie Boys Sue Chili’s Owner for Copyright Infringement Over “Sabotage” Commercial

Beastie Boys are suing Brinker International, the parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar, for copyright infringement and violating their trademark rights after the restaurant chain...

Beastie Boys Sue Chili’s Owner for Copyright Infringement Over “Sabotage” Commercial

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