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The South African
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Not the first child: What happened to Tiffany Meek's newborn baby?
Tiffany Meek – the mother of Jayden-Lee Meek – lost her first child, a newborn baby boy, years before he was conceived. The circumstances of the infant's death have resurfaced amid her charges of murder, defeating the ends of justice and crimen injuria. Jayden-Lee's body was discovered just metres away from his doorstep on the morning of 14 May. He had suffered a blunt force head injury. In a TikTok video posted earlier this year, Tiffany Meek paid tribute to her firstborn son, Kaiyle Levi Dunn, who was born on 10 August 2012. Sadly, the baby boy died just two days later. 'Gone, but not forgotten', she captioned the clip. According to an affidavit, Tiffany gave birth to the baby when she was 18 years old. It's unclear what the infant's cause of death is. @tiffs_dunn One Sweet Day indeed. #foreverinmyheart👼💔 ♬ One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men Sometime later, Tiffany met and married Leandro Meek, and the couple welcomed Jayden-Lee in 2014. According to her statement, she has been separated from her husband since 2022. She is now in a relationship with another man. Following Jayden-Lee's death, Tiffany Meek and a group of family and friends held a memorial service, where they released balloons into the sky in memory of him. Holding on to her balloon a little longer, she could be heard saying a clip posted on social media: 'I know you're dancing with your brother. And watching over us every day because that is the type of child that you are'. She added: 'I'll miss you'. @renew_u #justiceforjayden ♬ original sound – ReneW🏳️🌈🌈🇿🇦 Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Chicago Tribune
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Sweet animals, weather combine to boost turnout at La Grange Pet Parade
The theme for the 79th edition of the La Grange Pet Parade Saturday was 'One Sweet Day,' and it certainly was for the thousands that packed downtown La Grange to watch and enjoy the 120 entrants under sunny skies and temperatures that were just right. 'We've had more people register in the pets and owner costume contest than we've had in the last many years,' said Erin McPartlin, Pet Parade board chairperson. 'So we are just flooded with all these dogs and their trainers and their costumes. It is quite incredible here.' The parade began in 1947 as a project of the La Grange Chamber of Commerce, whose president, Ed Breen, owner of Breen's Cleaners, had the idea to create an event that would feature the village's children and family pets. The parade grew over the years to include entrees from local businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations. This year's parade was televised by WGN-TV. Since the 1990s, the parade has been televised over local cable access on LTTV, the Lyons Township High School television station. Ed Breen's son Bob is chairman emeritus of the Pet Parade. He has attended every parade from the beginning, but this one would be his last, he said. 'One more year,' he said before the event, pointing out that his grandfather founded Breen's Cleaners in 1920. 'I feel great,' he said. 'The weather's great and I think everything will be great. Last year it rained and there were still people here … and they didn't leave right away.' Unlike last year, when a few entrants dropped out because of the weather, this year every entrant showed up. 'We usually have about 120 group entrants and we have that again this year,' said Molly Price, executive director of the parade. 'For the second year we have moved the costume contest in front of Village Hall. We have high school volunteers doing the judging and then they walk with the people in the parade.' The parade was led by the Color Honor Guard from American Legion Coulter Post 1941, followed by the Great Lakes Navy Band playing 'Anchors Away.' A contingent of antique Model A vehicles led the way for a procession of different area government entities. Fox 32 Chicago News anchor Scott Schneider did double duty, interviewing people before the parade and serving as grand marshall, riding in a Rolls Royce through the downtown area. Fiona Kennedy was the Junior Grand Marshal, an honor bestowed on her after winning a coloring contest sponsored by the La Grange Art League. St. Francis Xavier School student Monica Derus won first place in the children's costume division, with a 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' themed out fit and her guinea pig named Piggy Stardust. 'He's just a really sweet animal and he's such a treat to be with. We decided to do Willy Wonka,' she said. 'This is my second year doing this and we got him two years ago.' Area police departments and fire departments were followed by La Grange and La Grange Park village officials, including the La Grange Park District, and the La Grange and La Grange Park public libraries. Also marching were government officials from nearby municipalities like Countryside, Hodgkins, and the Township of Lyons. The business community was well-represented by the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce, the La Grange Business Association, and various restaurants and other businesses. Area schools were represented by marching bands, including Lyons Township High School, Nazareth Academy, School District 105 and Park Junior High. And as usual, the World Famous Arcola Lawn Rangers wielded their lawn mowers in precision with brooms attached signifying the Arcola's claim to being the broom corn capital of the world. After the parade, Molly Price said the event turned out as well. 'Since we had the rain last year, it was just amazing to have the sunshine, and the crowds had an amazing energy,' she said. 'We got a few more costume contest people and it's good that it's growing and growing again. It's important for us to remember the original basis of the parade, which was dressing up with your pets.' Price also stressed the importance of the volunteers. 'Many of them come year after year,' she said. 'It makes the parade run smoothly. Their commitment is amazing.'
Chicago Tribune
23-05-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Community news: Hospitals in Hinsdale, La Grange lauded for patient care
For the 24th consecutive grading period, the UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospitals in La Grange and Hinsdale have received an A safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, which ranks hospitals in the nation based on preventing things that harm patients. The national nonprofit watchdog Leapfrog assigns grades from A to F to general hospitals 'based on more than 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems that hospitals have implemented to prevent patient harm,' a news release notes. The latest grades came out in the spring 2025 edition of Leapfrog's semiannual Hospital Safety Grade report. Dr. Monica Reed, president and chief executive officer of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, praised the medical teams at the hospitals. 'With their expertise, dedication and compassion, they drive our efforts to provide the highest-quality whole-person care, focusing not only on patients' physical health, but also on their mental and spiritual well-being,' she shared in the release. The 79th annual La Grange Pet Parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. and continues until 11:30 a.m. May 31 at Cossitt Avenue and La Grand Road. This year's theme is 'One Sweet Day.' Fiona K will be the junior grand marshall, chosen from her entry in the coloring contest judged by the La Grange Art League, which will honor her with an art show. Six floats will be chosen to receive trophies; judging is at 9 a.m. in the line-up area. Points are given for theme, effort and homemade elements. Registration still is available for individuals, small groups and families until noon May 30. The pet and owner costume contests include prizes. Youths compete for an Apple iPad and $200 and $100 Amazon gift cards. Adults can win a pet parade swag bag, T-shirt and hate or T-shirt. Groups/families will vie for an Apple iPad and $200and $100 in Aurelio's Pizza gift certificates. Register online at The parade attracts thousands of spectators and participants every year and costs up to $100,000 to present, which includes payment for some of the acts that perform. The Darien Garden Club's National Garden Week Program features Leslie Goddard portraying Lady Bird Johnson at 6:30 p.m. June 2 at Indian Prairie Public library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. Attendees can learn more about the late first lady's passion work as an advocate for the environment and her passion for wildflowers during this poignant, humorous portrayal by Goddard, an actress and historian. Socializing starts at 6:30 with the presentation from 7 to 8 p.m. This program is available in person or online; registration is required in person at the library or online at A man is calling himself 'Fateful 56' after winning $1 million on a $10 Jumbo Bucks scratch-off Illinois Lottery Ticket he bought at a Shell gas station in River Grove earlier this month, giving himself the nickname because the winning number on the ticket was 56 and his wife is 56 years old. 'I actually picked the ticket because I saw the name 'Bucks' on it. I'm a hunter, and I thought it was a hunting-themed ticket – turns out I was wrong,' the winner shared, via a news release. He was at the gas station to buy his wife a soda and impulsively decided to buy a few scratch-off tickets. 'When I scratched the ticket at home and realized I won a million dollars, I was in total shock – but my wife was even more stunned,' he noted in the release. 'I had to scan the ticket on my app to prove it, and even then, she still thought I was playing a prank on her.' The gas station earns $10,000 for selling the ticket. So far this year, 25 scratch-off tickets worth $1 million or more have been won by Illinois Lottery players Menagerie and Tabulae students at Lyons Township High School in La Grange won awards earlier this month at the Journalism Education Association's convention in Seattle. Earning four superior awards for Meagerie, the literary magazine, and Tabulae, the yearbook, ties the most in a single convention in program history. The 2024 Menagerie also earned a fourth place Best in Show trophy. Superior marks went to yearbook editor-in-chief Erin Higney for yearbook copy/caption: academics; literary magazine editor-in-chief Will Madigan for literary magazine: layout; Patrick Smith, yearbook copy/caption: sports; and Keira Geraghty for yearbook layout: theme. Awards for excellent and honorable mention also went to both publications. In celebration of the acquisition of its first permanent home, Bam Theatre hosts a ribbon-cutting block party from 4 to 7 p.m. May 30 at 520 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Bam Theatre, founded in 2001 by Artistic Director Melanie Lamoureaux, is an educational theater organization based in the western suburbs of Chicago. It engages nearly 3,000 students every year. The new 15,000-square-foot building will host productions, private instruction and group classes as well as being a gathering place for students, families and artists. The community celebration is free and open to all ages. Food and a cash bar will be available, as well as outdoor activities and games. Guided tours will be offered. Information is at
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billboard Hot 100: Every No. 1 song of 2025
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Billboard Hot 100 singles chart measures the top songs every week during the tracking week of Friday through Thursday based on their combination of sales, online streams (audio and video), and radio airplay. Scroll down for the list of every song that came out on top in 2024, updated weekly. The Beatles have had the most No. 1 hits ever with 20 different chart-toppers. They're followed closely by Mariah Carey, who has led the tally with 19 songs; she also holds the record for the most cumulative weeks spent at the top spot. Carey's 1995 duet with Boyz II Men, "One Sweet Day," once held the record for the longest run on top with 16 weeks at No. 1. But that was eventually tied by "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber in 2017, and then finally bested by Lil Nas X, whose "Old Town Road" featuring Billy Ray Cyrus commanded the chart for 19 weeks in 2019. And in 2024 another country crossover track matched that with 19 weeks of its own: "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey. But Carey may take back her record at the end of 2025. Her holiday staple "All I Want for Christmas Is You" accumulated 18 weeks at No. 1 going into the new year. More from GoldDerby However, the song named by Billboard as the No. 1 of all time was The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights," which spent only four weeks leading the way but shattered the record for the most weeks in the top 10 with more than a year in the upper reaches of the chart. How much history will be made on the Hot 100 in 2025? Come back every week for more. SIGN UPfor Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA, "Luther" 10 weeks at No. 1 March 1 - May 3 Lamar and SZA have held the top slot for 10 consecutive weeks. He replaced himself in the No. 1 spot, knocking his diss track "Not Like Us" to No. 2 for the tracking week that ended Feb. 20. It's the sixth chart-topper of his career and SZA's third. His nemesis Drake released a new album in the same week, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, resulting in two top-10 debuts: "Gimme a Hug" at No. 6 and "Nokia" at No. 10. But he wasn't able to challenge Lamar for the top spots. Kendrick Lamar, "Not Like Us" One week at No. 1 in 2025 (three weeks total) Feb. 22 Kendrick Lamar is coming off a blazing two weeks. On Feb. 2 he won five Grammys for his Drake-demolishing diss track "Not Like Us," including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Then on Feb. 9 he headlined the Super Bowl halftime show, where he performed the song again, with a vengeance. All that success and publicity shot the song up 14 spots back to No. 1. He actually had the top three songs in the country for the week dated Feb. 22. Travis Scott, "4x4" One week at No. 1 Feb. 8 Travis Scott released his latest single on Jan. 24, and it debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100, making it the fifth chart-topping single of his career, following "Franchise" featuring Young Thug and M.I.A., "The Scotts" with Kid Cudi," "Highest in the Room," and "Sicko Mode." They all spent one week on top. Proceeds from "4x4" go to benefit Direct Relief's California Wildfire Response Fund. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, "Die With a Smile" Five weeks at No. 1 Jan. 11 - Feb. 1; Feb. 15 This is the sixth No. 1 song of Lady Gaga's career and the ninth of Bruno Mars'. It surged to the top spot from No. 17 thanks to the Christmas singles dropping off the chart after the holiday season. The song was released in August and previously spent four weeks stuck at No. 2 behind Shaboozey's record-tying "A Bar Song (Tipsy)." Overall it took "Die With a Smile" 20 weeks to reach the pinnacle. It won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the Grammys, where it was also nominated for Song of the Year. Mariah Carey, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" One week at No. 1 in 2025 (18 weeks total) Jan. 4 Carey has returned to the top spot for six straight holiday seasons. This time around "All I Want for Christmas" spent four straight weeks at No. 1, bringing its total to 18 weeks at atop the list. That places it third on the list of the longest-running chart-toppers in Hot 100 history, behind Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus's "Old Town Road" and Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," both of which spent 19 weeks at the head of the pack. Best of GoldDerby Sign up for Gold Derby's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Click here to read the full article.
USA Today
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Boyz II Men to Capitol Hill: R&B group leads effort to improve pay for artists on the radio
Boyz II Men to Capitol Hill: R&B group leads effort to improve pay for artists on the radio Show Caption Hide Caption Chazz Palminteri shows up at 2025 Grammys Actor Chazz Palminteri showed up to the 2025 Grammys to support not just a friend but also the L.A. first responders who recently battled wildfires. Entertain This! WASHINGTON − Musicians are asking on bended knee for AM and FM radio stations to start paying for the rights to play their music. The celebrated '90s R&B group Boyz II Men were on Capitol Hill Thursday asking Congress to make it happen. The group, known for their slow jams and heartfelt ballads, met with lawmakers on Valentines Day eve to deliver a letter signed by more than 300 artists calling for swift passage of the American Music Fairness Act. The legislation would require that terrestrial stations not only pay royalties to music publishers and songwriters, as is currently required, but performers as well. Among the letters' signers are top music industry names like Céline Dion, James Taylor and Jelly Roll, according to NBC News, as well as Mariah Carey, who collaborated with Boyz II Men on the 1995 single "One Sweet Day." '90s stars to Masked Singer victors: Facts to know about Boyz II Men House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he "truly enjoyed hosting" Boyz II Men Thursday, posting a photo together with the now-trio. "Since the band's formation in 1985, these guys have sold over 60 million albums and created a large part of the soundtrack of our lives," Johnson said in his post. "Nathan Morris, Wanyá Morris and Shawn Stockman have still got it!" Morris, Morris (no relation) and Stockman are three of the four original members of the band, formed in the late 1980s by a group of high school friends in Philadelphia. Bass singer Michael McCary left the then-quartet in 2003 due to health issues. He was later diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
