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DW
22-07-2025
- Politics
- DW
US: Trump administration releases Martin Luther King files – DW – 07/22/2025
Despite the King family's objection, the US released the FBI's files on the slain civil rights icon, triggering criticism from his relatives and other civil rights activists. The administration of US President Donald Trump on Monday released the FBI's surveillance records of late civil rights activist and Nobel laureate Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated in 1968. This comes despite the King family's opposition to the files — which include some 240,000 pages — being released. Martin Luther King Jr.'s two living children, Martin III and Bernice, said the issue is personal for them, adding that the files need to be viewed within "full historical context." According to the two, Luther King Jr.'s death has been "an intensely personal grief" for the civil rights icon's wife, children and the granddaughter he never met, "an absence our family has endured for over 57 years." The family asked those reading the files to do so with "empathy, restraint and respect" for the family's grief. The King family had early access to the files, with their own family's teams having the ability to review them. The King Center, founded by Martin Luther King Jr.'s widow Coretta Scott King, called the release of the files "unfortunate and ill-timed" due to the "pressing issues and injustices" in the US and around the world. According to a statement released by the Center, which is now led by MLK's daughter Bernice, the fight against injustice "should be our collective response" to the renewed attention to his killing, calling MLK a "great purveyor of true peace." Bernice King took to her personal Instagram account to post a photo of her father, adding the caption "Now, do the Epstein files," referring to deceased billionaire and sex offender Jeffery Epstein. Reverend Al Sharpton, a prominent voice for civil rights in the US, called the release of the files a "desperate attempt to distract people" from the Epstein files and US President Trump's possible involvement in them.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
America mourns The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner; fans say a generation 'grew up on him'
The Cosby Show star Malcom-Jamal Warner was found dead on Sunday July 21 in Costa Rica, the cause being an accidental drowning. He was 54 years old at the time of death. Netizens soon paid tribute to the beloved actor, with user Rilla pointing out that his generation grew up on The Cosby Show. RIP to the great Malcolm Jamal Warner, my generation grew up on him Warner's starring role in iconic sitcom was Theo Huxtable, the son of Cliff and Clair Huxtable. The Cosby Show creator Bill Cosby had conceived Theo Huxtable using his real-life dyslexic son, Ennis Cosby, as a basis. Like Ennis, Theo was eventually revealed to have dyslexia in the season 6 episode "Theo's Gift". Malcom-Jamal Warner would eventually become the youngest person ever nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance. In his adult career he would branch out into other interests such as jazz music and activism. The internet pays tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner Tributes to Malcolm-Jamal Warner flooded social media after news of his death spread, with the NAACP formally paying respects to the actor and telling him to Rest In Power. #RestinPower to NAACP Image Award winning actor, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Your talent and spirit touched many lives, and your legacy will continue to inspire. Thank you for the memories and the impact you made in the world of entertainment User Danny Deraney said his Gen X heart broke when learning of the news. He also fondly reminisced on the iconic Cosby Show moment where Theo Huxtable dons a $95 Gordon Gartrell shirt. My gen x heart is breaking. RIP Malcolm Jamal Warner. The $95 Gordon Gartrell shirt is iconic. "No 14 year-old boy should have a $95 shirt, unless he is on stage with his 4 brothers." 😂 The Martin Luther King Jr. Center commended Malcolm-Jamal for his work in furthering MLK Jr's legacy, notably by hosting the 2023 Beloved Community Awards. The King Center mourns the tragic passing of our dear friend, #MalcolmJamalWarner. Malcolm was a brilliant, multi-faceted artist and an inspiring giver. We are grateful for his love for #TheKingCenter and the King legacy. And for the ways he showed his support, including as… Indeed, Malcolm-Jamal had personally paid tribute to MLK Jr and numerous other black American luminaries during a Black History Month video he posted earlier this year. Black history is more than a month….🫡🙏🏿✊🏿🤎❤️ Actress Marlee Matlin remembered that Malcolm was 'the nicest guy' and considered it a privilege to be in the same company with him. I am so sad to read of the untimely passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner. He was the nicest guy and it was a privilege to have been in same company with him, sharing a directors' panel along with Howard Gordon and Michael chiklis. My heart goes out to his family and friends. RIP… User glynderella_ noted that aside from his role in the Cosby Show, Malcolm was also a jazz musician, poet, and Grammy Award winner. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was not only Black television royalty, he was a Grammy Award winning poet and talented musician in a jazz band. May he rest in peace 💛 User Mike Beauvais reminisced about another iconic The Cosby Show scene where Theo Huxtable got his ear pierced without telling his parents. Theo Huxtable getting his ear pierced without his parents' permission was an all-time great sitcom in peace, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. User 2SweetScorpio remembered that MCU star Anthony Mackie had once paid a homage to Theo Huxtable's Gordon Gartrell shirt, and called Malcolm Jamal-Warner 'a massive part of pop culture'. Just thought of Anthony Mackie wearing the Gordon Gartrell shirt. Malcolm-Jamal Warner will forever be a massive part of pop culture, and the childhood of so many…him not being here just feels like such cruelty Malcolm Jamal-Warner is survived by his family While Malcolm Jamal-Warner did have a number of high-profile relationships during his lifetime, including with Michelle Thomas and Karen Malina White, when he finally did settle down and get married, he chose not to publicize the identities of his wife or child. Nonetheless, they will be mourning the loss of a loving husband and father, just as the rest of America mourns an artist who endured across generations. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
USA Today
19-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber prediction, pick, start time for UFC 318
Michael Johnson and Daniel Zellhuber meet Saturday in the main card opener of UFC 318 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 4-2 UFC main cards, 2025: 68-50-1 Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber UFC 318 preview Johnson (23-19 MMA, 15-15 UFC) has been around the UFC since Season 12 of "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2010. In this fight, he'll look to stay above .500 for his UFC run, while extending his winning streak to three. "The Menace" enters on the heels of a unanimous decision win over Darrius Flowers and a knockout of Ottman Azaitar. ... Zellhuber (15-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) will aim to rebound from a tough split decision loss against Esteban Ribovics at UFC 306. The result snapped a three-fight streak that included wins over Lando Vannata, Christos Giagos and Francisco Prado. Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber UFC 318 expert pick, prediction Kicking off the paid portion of the card is a crossroads fight at lightweight between the UFC veteran Michael Johnson and the up-and-coming Daniel Zellhuber. Although I can appreciate the matchmakers sticking to Joe Silva's tried and true method of booking lightweight main-card openers, this fight could end up being more tepid than some suspect with Johnson being the first notable southpaw of Zellhuber's career. Despite both fighters often finding themselves in exciting fights, I'm curious how the open-stance nature of the matchup will affect Zellhuber's reliance on his jab. Luckily for Zellhuber, he appears to be a fairly dynamic striker and works under Xtreme Couture MMA's Eric Nicksick – who I suspect will have the Mexican fighter well-prepared for this weekend. Johnson used to be one of my favorite underdogs to wager on back in the day, but it's become harder and harder to back the original "Blackzilian" in recent years due to his propensity to fall apart down the stretch. The pick is Zellhuber by unanimous decision. Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber UFC 318 odds The oddsmakers and the public are favoring the Mexican fighter, listing Zellhuber -650 and Johnson +475 via FanDuel. Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber UFC 318 start time, how to watch As the main card opener, Johnson and Zellhuber are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 10:10 p.m. ET. The fight broadcasts live on ESPN and ESPN+.
USA Today
19-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dan Ige vs. Patricio Freire prediction, pick, start time for UFC 318
Dan Ige and Patricio Freire meet Saturday on the main card of UFC 318 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 4-2 UFC main cards, 2025: 68-50-1 Dan Ige vs. Patricio Freire UFC 318 preview Ige (19-9 MMA, 11-8 UFC) comes in after successfully rebounding from back-to-back losses by stopping Sean Woodson at UFC 314 in April. Prior to that fight, Ige dropped a super-short notice replacement outing vs. Diego Lopes at UFC 303 followed by a unanimous decision loss to Lerone Murphy. In the fight prior, Ige lived up to his "50K" nickname with a bonus-winning stoppage of Andre Fili. ... Freire (36-8 MMA, 0-1 UFC) is hunting for his first win under the UFC banner. The former Bellator champion debuted in April, but couldn't get the job done against Yair Rodriguez. "Pitbull's" last victory came by third-round stoppage in his final Bellator bout against Jeremy Kennedy last March. Dan Ige vs. Patricio Freire UFC 318 expert pick, prediction In what's arguably the second-best fight on the card, Dan Ige will get his wish when he meets former Bellator double champ, Patricio Freire. Considering the theme at the top of this card, you could also argue that this serves as a solid BMF fight as far as featherweight standards go. Freire, who might not get the respect he deserves from casual fans (particularly after the way Joe Rogan called his last fight), has had one of the more impressive careers outside of the UFC in MMA's modern era. Ige, on the other hand, has been building his own resume and reputation within the UFC in recent years, becoming a well-respected staple of the scene who you can always count on for quality fights. If this fight were a few years ago, then I'd probably be forced to steer away from bias by picking an elite pound-for-pound talent in Freire. However, with Freire firmly in the post-prime of his career after spending the better part of the past decade hopping around weight classes, I'm not sure I can confidently pick him to outwork or stop a durable and proven product like Ige within three frames. The pick is Ige by knockout in Round 2. Dan Ige vs. Patricio Freire UFC 318 odds The oddsmakers and the public are favoring the Hawaiian fighter, listing Ige -225 and Freire +180 via FanDuel. Dan Ige vs. Patricio Freire UFC 318 start time, how to watch Ige and Freire are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 10:40 p.m. ET. The fight broadcasts live on ESPN and ESPN+.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NBA Youngboy announces return to the stage with first arena tour after years of legal setbacks
Rapper NBA Youngboy is making a long-awaited return to the stage with his first arena headlining tour, set to begin in September 2025. After spending more time navigating the courtroom than performing live, the Baton Rouge native is now stepping back into the spotlight. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The MASA Tour 2025 is not just a milestone in his music career—it's a turning point in a journey marked by legal turmoil and personal reinvention. The MASA Tour 2025: NBA Youngboy's long-awaited comeback , born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, will kick off his arena tour on September 2, 2025, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The 27-city run concludes on October 19 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, bringing him full circle back to Louisiana. The tour marks his first full-length concert series in five years. Joining him on the road are special guests DeeBaby, EBK Jaaybo, and K3—a lineup fans are already buzzing about. Tickets go on sale to the general public on May 22, following an artist pre-sale. Speaking ahead of the announcement, Youngboy said, 'It feels good to be back in the spotlight and to finally perform for my fans after all this time.' His words reflect the significance of this tour, not just professionally, but personally. NBA Youngboy's legal troubles and road to redemption Though his music has never lost relevance, NBA Youngboy's life offstage has been dominated by courtroom drama. In an effort to escape the legal complications tied to his hometown of Baton Rouge, he moved to Huntsville, Utah, a place he once visited as a teen to see an AmeriCorps counselor who had mentored him. But even there, controversy found its way. In November 2024, Youngboy pleaded guilty to participating in a prescription drug fraud scheme run from his Utah home. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One month later, in December, he was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison after admitting to being a felon in possession of a firearm—a charge linked to a 2020 video shoot in Baton Rouge. According to a report by XXL, Youngboy is slated for release on July 27, 2025, just weeks before the MASA Tour begins. He will remain under 60 months of supervised release, adding a layer of scrutiny as he prepares for life back on the road. Despite these hurdles, Youngboy has kept fans engaged with new music. His latest single, 'Shot Callin',' gives listeners a taste of what's to come during the tour—and suggests that he's still got plenty to say. YoungBoy Never Broke Again - Where I Been / Shot Callin [Official Video] As the MASA Tour 2025 approaches, it stands as more than just a concert series—it's a statement. From Los Angeles to Miami, Chicago to New York, NBA Youngboy is stepping back onto the stage with something to prove. Also Read: 'I'm here to perform for my fans, and that's what matters right now,' he told reporters during the tour's reveal. Whether this marks a true turning point or just a pause in a turbulent chapter remains to be seen. But for now, fans can look forward to a powerful return from one of hip-hop's most complicated and compelling voices.
