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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Second arrest made for alleged prostitution at St. Charles massage parlor
DESTREHAN, La. (WGNO) — A St. Charles Parish masseuse has been arrested on solicitation allegations. On May 31, St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office detectives reported receiving a complaint of a female masseuse at the WWD Massage Parlor allegedly soliciting male customers for prostitution. Kidnapping suspect wanted in Jefferson, St. Charles parishes Following the investigation, detectives arrested 44-year-old Chen Hongxiu from New York, on a charge of prostitution by massage. Deputies said this is not the first arrest made at the business for alleged prostitution. In April 2024, detectives arrested 58-year-old masseuse Fengjie Wang, also from New York. Wang was booked for prostitution by massage and pleaded guilty in June 2024. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office employee accused of nonconsensual share of nude photos Detectives ask the public that if they know of alleged prostitution at the establishment to call Burch's Amazon storefront has up to 55% off bags and more Second arrest made for alleged prostitution at St. Charles massage parlor Iconic hot dog chain to open restaurants in select Walmart stores New Orleans GalaxyCon celebrity lineup announced FDA elevates tomato recall in 3 states to highest level Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
GalaxyCon OKC 2025: What to know about times, how to buy tickets, photos from Day 1
Are you hoping to dress up as one of your favorite fictional characters, and potentially meet the actor who plays or voices them? Then GalaxyCon OKC is the place for you to be this weekend. Here's what to know about the event. GalaxyCon 2025 is May 23 through May 25 in Oklahoma City. While the first day of GalaxyCon OKC has passed, the event will be held from 10 a.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Sunday, and the doors will open at 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday. GalaxyCon 2025 is being held at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, found at 100 Mick Cornett Drive. While the deluxe and VIP options are sold out, you can still buy tickets to attend GalaxyCon in Oklahoma City on Saturday or Sunday, or a two-day pass for both. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: GalaxyCon OKC 2025: What to know about the event, how to buy tickets
Axios
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Things to do in Richmond this weekend: GalaxyCon, secret bars and more
It's going to be almost 80 degrees in Richmond this weekend, so we recommend being outside as much as possible. But here are few indoor options, too. Thursday, March 27 👽 GalaxyCon is back until Sunday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Keep your eyes peeled for William Shatner. Schedule. Prices vary but single day passes range from $45-$70. Friday, March 28 🕯️ You know we love Candlelight Concerts but this one might be our favorite: It's the best of Bridgerton via a string quartet at Bolling Haxall House. 6:30pm. Tickets start at $42. 🎥 The Byrd Theatre added a pop-up screening of "No Other Land," which won the Oscar for Best Documentary, because their Tuesday one sold out. 4pm. $9. Saturday, March 29 🤫 Markus Gold is DJing at The Little Secret, aka a secret bar behind Skybox on West Main. 10pm. $15. 🦖 Watch "Jurassic Park" with a live symphony from the Richmond Symphony at Altria. 6pm. Tickets start at $15. Sunday, March 30
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
GalaxyCon Brings $42 Million Economic Boost to Local Economies in 2024, Prepares for 18 Shows in 2025
New Additions Promise to Keep Convention Fresh and Exciting for Years to Come FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GalaxyCon, the largest independently owned consumer fan engagement company, is thrilled to announce that its 2024 events generated a staggering $42 million in economic impact across seven cities. The success underscores GalaxyCon's continued commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for fans while significantly benefiting local businesses, hotels, and tourism. In 2024, GalaxyCon brought its one-of-a-kind fan experience to Raleigh, NC, Richmond, VA, Oklahoma City, OK, Columbus, OH, San Jose, CA, Des Moines, IA, and Miami, FL With attendees flocking from across the country, these shows supported local hotels, restaurants, and transportation, bolstering community economies and solidifying GalaxyCon's reputation as a vital economic engine. Building on this success, GalaxyCon is expanding its footprint in 2025 with 18 shows scheduled, including brand-new markets including Chicago, IL, New Orleans, LA, Philadelphia, PA, Cleveland, OH, St. Louis, MO, Savannah, GA, as well as new exciting partnerships. GalaxyCon is also deepening its presence in existing markets like Des Moines, IA, and others. This ambitious expansion reflects GalaxyCon's dedication to reaching more fans and providing new opportunities for communities to benefit from pop culture tourism. "While 2024 was our most successful year to date, 2025 will be even bigger," said Mike Broder, founder and president of GalaxyCon. "We look forward to continuing to grow and evolve our brand in exciting new ways across new markets to reach even more fans." GalaxyCon is excited to announce the launch of Galaxie Ink for 2025, in partnership with River City Tattoo, to bring safe and ethical body art services to the convention world. "Galaxie Ink is a fully integrated element of GalaxyCon's shows, including the Celebrity Tattoo Experience where fans can meet their favorite celebrity and get their signature tattooed on them," said Robert Weaver, Co-Owner of River City Tattoo. "Galaxie Ink exists to bring the tattoo and piercing experience to the fans of the convention world in an environment where they feel safe and inclusive." For GalaxyCon's full 2025 schedule and for ticket information, visit "GalaxyCon is about creating unforgettable experiences for fans while also positively impacting the communities we visit," says Peter Katz, Senior Vice President of GalaxyCon. "We are excited to expand our reach in 2025 with new markets and returning fan-favorite cities." For media inquiries, please contact:Justin Burkhardt610-730-3709justin@ ABOUT GALAXYCON LLCGalaxyCon LLC is the largest independently owned consumer and fan engagement company. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and founded by Mike Broder in 2006, GalaxyCon is made for fans, by fans. The company organizes pop culture, anime, and horror-themed events across the United States, uniting celebrities and fans in celebration of fandom. Events in cities like Columbus, Oklahoma City, Raleigh, Richmond, and San José attract between 20,000 and 50,000 fans per show. GalaxyCon is more than a comic con—it's a celebration of fandom. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE GalaxyCon LLC
