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Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
American-produced K-pop group VVS releases debut EP 'D.I.M.M.,' channeling Houston hip-hop roots
Debut EP showcases girl group's genre-blending sound and global ambitions, led by longtime K-pop songwriter Paul Thompson A new K-pop girl group formed in South Korea by American songwriter Paul Thompson, VVS made a bold entrance into the K-pop scene with the release of its debut EP 'D.I.M.M.' — short for 'Diamonds In My Mouth' — on Monday. The group is the first girl group produced by MZMC, a professional production and publishing company, and consists of five members: Brittney, Ilee, Rana, Jiu and Liwon. The group's rollout began on April 7 with the '5 C's Debut Trailer,' a 10-part cinematic teaser series introducing the group's concept and members. The videos featured stylized origin animations and action-driven visuals, with choreography directed by Koji Kawamoto, best known for his work on 'John Wick: Chapter 4.' The EP comprises eight tracks — an intro, interlude, outro, and five full-length songs — crafted to highlight the group's distinct identity and global ambition. Its title track 'D.I.M.M.' serves as both a mission statement and a tribute to hip-hop's roots, with lyrics tracing the group's rise from a small label. The production draws inspiration from Houston's late-1990s 'Chopped and Screwed' movement, featuring thunderous 808s, vocal chops, and multilingual rap verses that bridge cultures and generations. Although the group officially debuted April 22 with the powerful single 'Tea,' the full release of "D.I.M.M.' marks its first cohesive body of work. Thompson, who has worked in the K-pop industry in South Korea for over 12 years, envisioned VVS as a genre-blending act that combines raw hip-hop energy with polished R&B aesthetics, tailored for the global stage. Performance plays a central role in VVS's appeal. The choreography for 'D.I.M.M.' was led by Vata and Simeez of Korean dance crew We Dem Boyz, while choreographers Kim In-gyoo and Song Hee-soo created the routine for 'Purrfect.' The music video for 'Tea' has garnered more than 1.8 million views on YouTube since its April release. The single was paired with the B-side 'Fact$,' which further showcased the group's charisma through a dance practice video that quickly topped 100,000 views on the platform. On May 9, VVS followed up with 'Purrfect,' a rapid-fire hip-hop track inspired by the video game Street Fighter. Co-written by Billboard Hot 100 artist Lay Bankz, the song's music video has already surpassed 600,000 views, signaling the group's rising global momentum.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brittney Griner Sends Strong Message to Wife Cherelle Griner
On Mother's Day, Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner was among the WNBA stars to take to social media. Brittney posted a heartfelt message to wife Cherelle Griner, celebrating the couple's son Bash, who was born on July 8, 2024. According to US Weekly, Brittney and Cherelle got married in June 2019. It has been a season of change as Brittney left the Phoenix Mercury to sign with the Dream during the 2025 offseason. Advertisement With the WNBA season fast approaching, Brittney took to Instagram to give Cherelle a shoutout. "Wishing my baby a Happy First Mothers Day," Brittney said on Sunday while posting several photos of Cherelle and Bash. "July 8th, 2024 at 9:52pm you change my life for the better. Brittney Griner celebrates with her wife, Cherelle Griner, after defeating France in the women's gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit:James Lang-Imagn Images "We became parents to a beautiful baby boy that you grew and nurtured and brought into this world so gracefully! Bash is the luckiest kid in the world to have a Mother like you baby. Happy Mothers Day from the both of us! 💐❤️" Cherelle also took to Instagram to reflect on Mother's Day. Brittney's longtime partner provided fans with a candid look at motherhood. Advertisement "Happy Mother's Day!! 'IG' or 'reality'?" Cherelle noted on Instagram on Sunday. "Let's go with 'reality' because being a mom is ALL OF THE ABOVE…emotional, loving, fun, exhausting, entertaining…etc." Back in 2018, Brittney reflected on her relationship with Cherelle. "I'm so lucky to have you in my life forever," Brittney said at the time, per US Magazine. "You never gave up on me even when I gave up on myself. "You have pull me from the ashes and held me up when I couldn't stand. You really are my backbone and my spirit that keeps me going. I love you baby." Brittney will make her regular-season debut for the Dream on Friday as Atlanta takes on the Washington Mystics. Related: New Photo of Caitlin Clark, Brittney Griner Grabs Attention
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
U.S. Navy serviceman sentenced to 10 years for attempting to meet 14-year-old girl for sex
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A U.S. Navy servicemember was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison after attempting to meet an undercover agent posing as a 14-year-old girl for sex. According to a release from U.S. Attorney Erik Sibert, 42-year-old Michael Andrew Cook messaged a girl on the social media app, Whisper, who identified herself as a 14-year-old named Brittney. In actuality, Brittney was a special agent from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) working in an undercover capacity. Between April 28, 2024, to July 12, 2024, Cook communicated with Brittney through text messages, telephone calls and social media messages while he was assigned to a Naval Command at Naval Station Norfolk. Brittney told Cook her father was also a U.S. Navy servicemember and that she stayed with him in Hampton during his deployment instead of her mother's home in Carrollton. Cook suggested he could be 'a kind of father figure' to Brittney. From June 27, 2024, through July 12, 2024, Cook initiated sexually explicit conversations with Brittney, even requesting multiple pictures of her. On July 10, 2024, Cook asked Brittney when she would be in the Hampton area so he could meet her. He offered to pick up Brittney down the road from where she was staying. Cook drove from Virginia Beach to Hampton on July 12, 2024, to meet Brittney. He was arrested after messaging Brittney to alert her that he was parked outside of her house. At the time of the arrest, Cook was in possession of sexual toys, a pair of women's underwear in a plastic bag and human collars used in sexual fetishes. Cook additionally contacted two other undercover agents posing as 14-year-old girls on July 9, 2024, and July 10, 2024. The case was part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Garland drunk driver who killed girl, 13, accepts plea deal for 17 years in prison
The Brief Jeremy Spencer accepted a 17-year prison sentence as part of a plea deal for killing 13-year-old Brooklyn Moran in 2022 while driving drunk. On Monday, Spencer pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault. All the sentences will run concurrently for a total of 17 years. Spencer will be formally sentenced on March 3. As part of his plea deal, Spencer will be eligible for parole. GARLAND, Texas - A Garland man who was drunk when he struck an SUV head-on, killing a teenager, took a plea deal nearly three years after the crash. The girl's family is heartbroken that he was even allowed to take a plea deal. What we know In 2022, 13-year-old Brooklyn Moran was killed when she was hit by Jeremy Spencer, who was drunk behind the wheel of his SUV. Monday morning, Spencer accepted a plea deal for a 17-year prison sentence. The Dallas County District Attorney's Office says the intoxication manslaughter penalty range was 2-20 years. Spencer also pleaded guilty to two counts of intoxication assault for injuring Brooklyn's mother, Brittney Moran, and a young friend in the vehicle. Spencer pleaded to two 10-year sentences for those crimes, but they'll run concurrently with the 17. As part of his plea deal, Spencer will be eligible for parole. Dig deeper At the time of the crash, Spencer did not have an eligible driver's license because of a previous DWI conviction in Collin County. Since the crash, he's mostly been out on bond even while accused of violating bond by failing drug test patches for cocaine and methamphetamine and being at unauthorized locations. What's next Spencer will be formally sentenced on March 3. What they're saying Brittney and David Moran will have the opportunity to face their daughter's killer at his sentencing hearing and formally tell him how they feel. "We are prepared for it. We are ready for it," said Brittney. "We have an idea. We just have to get mentally prepared for it." FOX 4 spoke with Brittney after she first got out of the hospital. She was driving but did not recall the crash. Spencer crossed a center line and hit their SUV head-on in Garland. "I don't even remember getting hit," she said in a March 2023 interview. "Next thing I know, I wake up at the hospital like 4 or 5 days later and didn't even know I was in a wreck." Brittney was wheeled on a stretcher to Brooklyn's funeral. Now, Brittney says she's ready to face her daughter's killer and finally get some closure. "You never heal and move on from grieving and stuff," she said. The Source Information in this article comes from Dallas County court records, interviews with the victim's parents and previous FOX 4 coverage.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hagerstown salutes Brooke's House with special Valentine's Day gala
HAGERSTOWN, Md. () — The Hagerstown community is paying tribute this Valentine's Day to Brooke's House, the substance abuse recovery program for women. Brooke's House started six years ago named in memory of Brooke Simmers, a well-liked student-athlete at Clear Spring High School. 'Brooke's House shows the community that recovery is possible,' Brittney said. 'That the stigma around substance abuse disorder can end and that someone can be a productive member of society again.' US Civil Rights Movement has roots in Washington County Naomi Pike was busy this Valentine's Day setting up for Friday night's community gala to salute Brooke's House for the work that it does. 'With Brooke's House, women can empower themselves and renew their lives and find a better way to live,' Pike said. The women of Brooke's House learn job skills and run the popular Brooke's House Coffee and Gift Shop and their Thrift Store in Hagerstown. 'Brooke's House saved me from addiction and helped me get custody of my son,' Brittney said. 'They gave me a safe place to live, helped me get my life together and now I am the manager of the Thrift Store.' 'It has a profound impact on the lives of women,' Naomi said. 'The community supporting our mission makes a difference every day to help these women and discover a better way to live.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
