Megan Thee Stallion , and Nicki Minaj , Escalate Feud With Diss Tracks.
Megan Thee Stallion , and Nicki Minaj , Escalate Feud With Diss Tracks.
NBC reports that an ongoing feud between
the rappers has boiled over with the release of
Minaj's new diss track, "Big Foot.".
NBC reports that an ongoing feud between
the rappers has boiled over with the release of
Minaj's new diss track, "Big Foot.".
The song debuted just days after Megan
released her own diss track, titled "Hiss.".
On "Hiss," Megan reportedly appears to
reference Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty,
who is a registered sex offender in California.
On "Hiss," Megan reportedly appears to
reference Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty,
who is a registered sex offender in California.
NBC explains the lyrics, , "These h--- don’t be mad at Megan/
these h--- mad at Megan’s Law," , refers to a federal law which
requires convicted sex offenders
to register with the state.
NBC explains the lyrics, , "These h--- don’t be mad at Megan/
these h--- mad at Megan’s Law," , refers to a federal law which
requires convicted sex offenders
to register with the state.
While the lyrics don't mention either Petty
or Minaj by name, fans have speculated that
the track fits in to the ongoing celebrity feud.
While the lyrics don't mention either Petty
or Minaj by name, fans have speculated that
the track fits in to the ongoing celebrity feud.
Following the release of "Hiss," Minaj posted a
flood of attacks on X and Instagram aimed at
Megan prior to the release of her own diss track.
Minaj's track not only references Megan by name,
but also goes into the death of Megan's mother,
Holly Thomas, in 2019 from a brain tumor.
.
The title of the track, "Big Foot," is reportedly
a reference to rapper Tory Lanez
shooting Megan in the foot in 2020.
The title of the track, "Big Foot," is reportedly
a reference to rapper Tory Lanez
shooting Megan in the foot in 2020.
NBC reports that response from fans of both
rappers has been mixed, with some cheering the
conflict on and others suggesting it has gone too far.
.
One fan reportedly wrote that fans of Minaj had
publicly released the location of Megan's mother's
grave and were being urged by Minaj to disturb the site.
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Musicians Sign Open Letter , Warning About AI Threat to Artists.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The letter calls on developers of digital music to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.".
The campaign draws attention to how AI developers use musical works without permission to create AI "copycats.".
Working musicians are already
struggling to make ends meet in the
streaming world, and now they have
the added burden of trying to compete
with a deluge of AI-generated noise. , Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
The unethical use of generative
AI to replace human artists will
devalue the entire music ecosystem —
for artists and fans alike, Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Make no mistake: we believe that, when
used responsibly, AI has enormous potential
to advance human creativity and in a manner
that enables the development and growth
of new and exciting experiences for
music fans everywhere. , Via open letter.
Unfortunately, some platforms and
developers are employing AI to sabotage
creativity and undermine artists,
songwriters, musicians and rightsholders, Via open letter.
We must protect against the predatory
use of AI to steal professional artists’
voices and likenesses, violate creators’
rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. , Via open letter
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Massive Recall Follows , Discovery of Rat Parts, in Japanese Sliced Bread.
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented “chojuku” bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented “chojuku” bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
The company said that the line , “will be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.”.
The company said that the line , “will be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.”.
We deeply apologize for the serious inconvenience and trouble this has caused to our customers, suppliers, and other concerned parties, Pasco Shikishima Corp., via NBC.
The company added that there have been no
reports of customers falling ill as a result
of eating contaminated products.
NBC reports that the news comes amid
a string of food safety scares in Japan. .
In March, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical ordered
a recall of three dietary supplements containing
red yeast rice that had been linked to over
100 hospitalizations and five deaths. .
In 2023, police made multiple arrests linked
to a wave of pranks dubbed "sushi terrorism.".
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer. .
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer.
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A show set in the same universe as 'The Office' has received a series order from Peacock. The project is co-created by 'The Office's' Greg Daniels and 'Nathan For You' co-creator Michael Koman. Like NBC's former Emmy-winning comedy starring Steve Carell, the series will also be a mockumentary. It features Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore leading the ensemble cast. Production will begin in July.
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NBC has handed out a series order to the multicamera comedy 'Happy's Place,' starring Reba McEntire. 'Happy's Place' sees McEntire play Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father's restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had. The series reunites McEntire with the team behind her 2001 sitcom, 'Reba,' including showrunner Kevin Abbott, and co-star Melissa Peterman.
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Walmart Reverses Course, , Closes Down Its , Walmart Health Division.
NBC reports that Walmart has announced
it will close all 52 of the doctor-staffed
health clinics the company operates.
The announcement comes as
part of the company's decision to
shut down its Walmart Health Initiative.
Clinics that will close down are located in
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. .
On April 30, the company also said it would
begin winding down its virtual care service.
The decision to end the Walmart Health Initiative
will not reportedly impact Walmart
pharmacies and vision centers.
Walmart said that it will work to direct current patients
to other providers covered by their insurance
networks to ensure they continue to receive care.
NBC reports that the news comes as a swift
reversal of Walmart's plan to expand its number
of doctor-staffed clinics to 70 by the end of 2024.
Through our experience managing
Walmart Health centers and
Walmart Health Virtual Care,
we determined there is
not a sustainable business
model for us to continue, Walmart statement, via NBC.
Other nontraditional health care
providers have also been forced to
reconsider their plans in recent years. .
Last month, Walgreens announced that it would
close 140 of the company's primary care clinics,
along with plans to shut down 20 more.
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Law Enforcement Hiring , Increased in 2023 , Following Years of Decline.
NBC reports that police departments in the United States
have seen their first increase in ranks, changing course
on a historic exodus of officers in recent years.
According to a recent survey,
2023 saw more officers sworn in
than any of the previous four years. .
At the same time, the survey by the Police Executive
Research Forum (PERF) also found that fewer law
enforcement officers resigned or retired in 2023. .
Law enforcement numbers had been declining following
the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against
police brutality following the death of George Floyd. .
Law enforcement numbers had been declining following
the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against
police brutality following the death of George Floyd. .
I just think that the past four
years have been particularly
challenging for American policing.
And our survey shows we’re
finally starting to turn a corner, Chuck Wexler, Executive director of PERF, via NBC.
NBC reports that declining numbers left
many police departments with a shortage of
officers, which resulted in slower response times.
Chuck Wexler, executive director of PERF, warns that many police departments are still struggling to recruit and retain officers.
According to Wexler, law enforcement , "isn't out of the woods yet.".
At least a dozen smaller police departments in
the nation have been forced to disband, leaving those
municipalities reliant upon state or county police forces.
NBC reports that in addition to increased pay and
benefits, many police departments have chosen to
change application requirements to increase hiring
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Megan Thee Stallion Sued by Cameraman , Alleging Hostile Work Environment.
Emilio Garcia, a cameraman who worked for Megan from 2018 to 2023, filed a lawsuit against the rapper in Los Angeles on April 24, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Emilio Garcia, a cameraman who worked for Megan from 2018 to 2023, filed a lawsuit against the rapper in Los Angeles on April 24, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The suit also names
Megan Thee Stallion Entertainment, Inc.,
Hot Girl Touring, LLC, and Roc Nation.
Garcia claims that Megan had sex
with someone in a moving car that he
was in while touring Spain in 2022.
Garcia says he couldn't get out of the car and "was embarrassed, mortified and offended throughout the whole ordeal.".
Megan allegedly asked Garcia the
next day if he was in the car. .
When he said yes, she allegedly said,
"Don't ever discuss what you saw.".
The cameraman also claims that Megan called him a "fat b****" and said "spit your food out.".
Garcia goes on to say that he was wrongfully classified as an independent contractor, which "deprived him of healthcare and overtime pay," according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The suit also claims that Garcia
could not work for anyone else and was
required to have 24/7 availability.
His contract was terminated in 2023,
which he claims was retaliation for complaining about harassment and pay.
Plaintiff grapples with mounting
anxiety, depression, and physical
distress stemming from the toxic
work environment, compounded
by the trauma of unpaid work, Via lawsuit.
Alex Sprio, Megan's attorney,
issued a statement.
This is an employment claim for
money — with no sexual harassment
claim filed and with salacious
accusations to attempt to embarrass
her. We will deal with this in court, Alex Sprio, Megan's attorney, to 'The Hollywood Reporter'
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