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CTV News
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Top TikToker Khaby Lame detained by U.S. immigration
TikTok star Khaby Lame poses for a photograph after being named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 in Dakar, Senegal. (AP Photo/Sylvain Cherkaoui) U.S. immigration agents detained and later allowed the 'voluntary departure' of the world's most-followed TikToker, Khaby Lame, after he 'overstayed' his visa, authorities said Saturday. 'U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Seringe Khabane Lame, 25, a citizen of Italy, June 6, at the Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada for immigration violations,' the agency said in a statement to AFP. Lame entered the United States on April 30 and 'overstayed the terms of his visa,' the statement said of the Friday detention, adding that he was released the same day. The Italian national, who is a UNICEF goodwill ambassador and has a following of more than 162 million on TikTok, 'has since departed the U.S.' Lame had not immediately posted publicly about the incident as of Saturday afternoon. Since taking power in January, U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered on campaign promises to tighten immigration controls and carry out a mass deportation drive -- aspects of which have been challenged in U.S. courts. Lame holds top spot on the wildly popular TikTok social media app, with 162.2 million followers and has risen to fame for his short silent videos mocking the convoluted tutorials and tips that abound on the internet. He punctuates his videos with a trademark gesture -- palms turned towards the sky, accompanied by a knowing smile and wide eyes -- as he offers his own simple remedies. The idea for his content came to him while wandering around the housing project where his family lived in Chivasso, near Turin, after losing his factory mechanic's job in March 2020. His posts took off -- helping him gross an estimated $16.5 million through marketing deals with companies in the period between June 2022 and September 2023, according to Forbes.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Katy Perry sparks outrage with comments about historic space flight: 'It won't be about me'
Pop star Katy Perry had an interesting take before leaving Earth on Blue Origin's first all-female space flight Monday. "It won't be about me; it will be about this beautiful Earth. I think from up there, we will think, 'Oh my God, we have to protect our mother,'" she said in a post on X by Variety. She was later shown kissing the ground upon her return. The comment popped like a firework online, with viewers wondering why the celebrity needed to travel 62 miles above the planet — part of a costly and pollution-spewing trip — to realize that our home is a gem worth preserving. The rocket took Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn to the threshold of space — flights that are becoming more common for Jeff Bezos' space tourism enterprise. William Shatner took a similar one in 2021, writing in Variety that he had an "overwhelming sadness" after entering the cold void above. Perry's comments seemed a little unbelievable to some X users. "Like you clearly can come to that conclusion on the ground so why do you need to go into the sky/space to see this?" one person wrote. Space flights aren't as polluting as the aviation sector. But since rocket launches are becoming more common, the pollution they generate is growing, too, according to CBC. The trips have tripled in "recent decades," to 180 in 2022. Soot, nitrogen oxides, alumina particles, chlorine, and hydrochloric acid are some of the substances spewed out, the news agency added. Lower-altitude flights in their totality are even more problematic. PBS reported that about a quarter million of the world's extremely rich generate 17.2 million tons of air pollution while traversing the globe on private jets. Pollution from those planes increased 46% from 2019 to 2023, per the story. The gases are linked by NASA to increased risks for severe weather that is impacting everyone else on Earth, including through higher insurance rates stateside. How often do you worry about toxic chemicals getting into your home? Always Often Sometimes Never Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. And folks living in storm-ravaged coastal communities don't need a God's-eye view of things to understand the importance of limiting the planet's warming. This isn't the first time that Perry has sparked environmental concerns. Filming for her "Lifetimes" music video was under investigation last year for feared harm to the Ses Salines Natural Park in Spain, according to Billboard. For her part, Perry has also done good work to help the planet and its people. In 2013, she was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, as an example, and her intentions here may have been genuine. The outer space experience may have provided the erstwhile "American Idol" judge with a renewed focus on Earth's health, judging by her comments. "Space got her thinking … Earth really is something special," another X user posted. Fortunately, making a cleaner difference is far less complicated than a rocket launch. The TCD Guide features dozens of ways you can make a difference yourself, with actions as simple as unplugging your unused chargers and devices when they are not being used. You can even save around $165 a year by pulling a few cords. Even better, though, is to support anti-pollution policies, seek out brands reducing their carbon impact at stores, and — to the point above about air travel — consider lower-impact travel options. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Good Day's Paul Milliken, Buck Lanford recognized for hard work, contributions
ATLANTA - Two familiar faces from Good Day Atlanta are receiving well-earned recognition for their contributions both on and off the air. Paul Milliken, the show's feature reporter, was honored Tuesday at the Georgia State Capitol with House Resolution 738, commending his dynamic storytelling and engaging coverage of metro Atlanta and communities across the state. State leaders praised Milliken for his fun and hardworking approach to feature reporting, noting his positive impact on viewers throughout Georgia. Watch more here Meanwhile, Buck Lanford received a surprise announcement during Tuesday's broadcast—he's being inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame. Lanford, a former basketball player at South Gwinnett High School, was recognized for his longstanding sports broadcasting career and deep roots in the Gwinnett community. "This is incredible—thank you so much," Lanford said during the live segment. Watch full surprise below FOX 5 I-Team reporter Dana Fowle also received a special honor at the Georgia State Capitol this week, where she was officially recognized as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Members of the Georgia House of Representatives presented Fowle with a certificate acknowledging her work as a journalist and designating her a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia—a title that celebrates her contributions to the state and its communities. In a social media post about the honor, Fowle expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying she feels privileged to tell the stories of Georgians, challenge those in power, and advocate for the underdog.
