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Jada Pinkett Smith reveals Chris Rock asked her out years before Oscars slap

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:00 GMT

(KTLA) -- Before he cracked jokes about her appearance and got slapped at the 2022 Oscars, Chris Rock apparently wanted to date Jada Pinkett Smith.The actress claimed he had asked her out amid rumors she and Will Smith were divorcing.She told PEOPLE this happened around the summer of 2016, about six years before Smith slapped him onstage at the 94th Academy Awards."I think every summer, all the reports would come out that me and Will were getting a divorce. And this particular summer, Chris, he thought that we were getting a divorce," she explained. "So he called me and basically he was like, 'I'd love to take you out.' And I was like, 'What do you mean?' He was like, 'Well, aren't you and Will getting a divorce?' I was like, 'No. Chris, those are just rumors.' He was appalled. And he profusely apologized, and that was that."Pinkett Smith said she hasn't spoken to Rock since that infamous slap on Oscar night, but told the outlet she hopes those involved can move on. “[Do I have] any...

'Hee Haw' cast member Buck Trent, who performed on Dolly Parton's 'Jolene,' dies at 85

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:00 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. (KOLR) – Buck Trent, a multi-instrumentalist who appeared on "Hee Haw" and performed on Dolly Parton's albums, has died at the age of 85, his wife Jean Trent announced on Facebook.Dolly Parton and Buck Trent perform during "Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Opry" in 2019. (Photo by: Katherine Bomboy/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)"It is with great sorrow and a broken heart to say my husband, my love, Buck Trent, went to be with Jesus this morning," Jean Trent wrote. "I lost my best friend, and the world lost a Master Musician and Country Music Legend." She capped off her statement with "Oh Yeah!" — a catchphrase Trent became known for during his run on "Hee Haw" between 1974 and 1983. Singer Maren Morris leaving country music, blames the ‘Trump years’ In addition to "Hee Haw," Trent was formerly a regular on "The Roy Clark Show" and performed on "The Porter Wagoner Show" as part of the Wagonmasters. During his career, he also recorded with artists including Vince Gi...

Streaming service Crunchyroll agrees to pay users in $16 million settlement: Do you qualify?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:00 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Anime streamer Crunchyroll has agreed to pay $16 million to settle claims it shared users' information with third parties without people's permission. Included in the settlement are direct payments to millions of Crunchyroll users and subscribers.To qualify, you don't need to be a paying subscriber. If you were in the United States between the dates of Sept. 8, 2020, and Sept. 23, 2023, and you were a registered user (even for Crunchyroll's free version) and you watched a video on one of their platforms, you are eligible for a piece of the fund. Anyone who watched videos on Crunchyroll's website, streaming apps or mobile apps may qualify. Registered users and paying premium subscribers are both eligible. ‘Largest number of claims ever filed’: 17M people validated to receive Facebook settlement payment Court documents state that by mid-2021, Crunchyroll had 5 million paying subscribers and 120 million registered users. Sony acquired Crunchyroll in August of that y...

Police searching for suspects of east Austin robbery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying the suspects involved in a robbery that happened in east Austin last month. According to the Austin Police Department, it happened at a business on Loyola Lane shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. APD said the suspects were refused service by a store employee "due to the suspects having criminal trespass notices." APD said one of the suspects took an item and left the store, and an employee was assaulted while trying to retrieve the stolen item. Suspect 1 is described as a black man, around 25-35 years old, and 5'11" in height. He was wearing red pajamas with Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters on them and carried a black shirt. The Austin Police Department is searching for two suspects involved in a robbery at a business on Loyola Lane Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (APD photo) The Austin Police Department is searching for two suspects involved in a robbery at a business on Loyola Lane Sunday, Sept. 10, 202...

St. Paul Public School District to host listening sessions on budget challenges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:00 GMT

As federal funding from the American Rescue Plan and other emergency sources runs dry, the St. Paul School District is bracing for a difficult budget climate. The school district will host three listening sessions to better understand family priorities and provide background on the budgeting process.Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding is expected to end in September 2024.The St. Paul School Board recently approved a maximum property tax levy increase of 1.73% for 2024. The levy can be adjusted downward but not increase above that limit when the school district budget is finalized in December.The meetings, which will all take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., will be held on Oct. 17 at the East African Elementary Magnet, 437 Edmund Ave.; Oct. 23 at the American Indian Magnet School, 1075 Third St E.; Oct. 25 at the Como Park Senior High School, 740 Rose Ave. W.The meetings will be conducted in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali and Karen. Additional languages ...

St. Paul’s first-ever ‘Snow Summit’ aims to educate public, alley captains

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:00 GMT

The city of St. Paul wants you to better understand snow — as in snow removal, snow operations and snow safety.The first-ever “St. Paul Snow Summit” will be held this Saturday at the city’s Public Works Garage at 891 Dale St.From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Works will host an open house with exhibits on snow removal, snow safety and winter activities, coordinated with St. Paul Parks and Recreation and the St. Paul Fire Department. Various vehicles and equipment will be on display, and two food trucks will have items for purchase.While St. Paul does not provide snow plowing in alleys, residents often choose a snow captain for their block who coordinates with neighbors to hire a snow removal company. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the second floor conference room, a morning “alley captains conference” will be geared toward alley captains and will feature tips, tools and techniques for organizing.As part of alley captain training, St. Paul Public Works will...

Metro Transit seeks feedback on G Line stations along Rice, Robert streets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:00 GMT

Metro Transit is seeking feedback on proposed bus rapid transit stations along Rice and Robert streets, the future corridor of the G Line bus.The corridor, which generally follows the Route 62 and Route 68 bus routes, will be constructed in two major phases from the new Little Canada Transit Station near Rice Street and Little Canada Road to the Dakota County Northern Service Center at Robert Street and Mendota Street in West St. Paul.The first phase will focus on the Rice Street stops between Little Canada and downtown St. Paul, with construction coordinated with Ramsey County and unfolding in 2024 and 2025.A second phase will stretch from Robert and Fillmore streets to the Northern Service Center, with construction likely completed by the end of 2028 to accommodate planned roadwork along Robert Street.Comments are due by Nov. 6. For more information, visit metrotransit.org/g-line-project.Related ArticlesLocal News | Metro Transit workers authorize potential strike in ad...

St. Paul boy, 8, missing since Tuesday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:00 GMT

An 8-year-old boy has been missing from St. Paul since Tuesday night and police asked for the public’s help in finding him.St. Paul police asked for the public’s help to find Michael, 8.(Courtesy of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension)The child, who police said is named Michael, was reporting missing Wednesday morning. He was last seen leaving his home on the West Side, in the 700 block of Winslow Avenue, about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Michael was wearing a gray T-shirt, blue jeans, mismatched socks and no shoes as of Tuesday night.He doesn’t usually use electronics, frequent playgrounds or ride mass transit, police said.Police are urging anyone with information to call them at 651-291-1111.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | St. Paul’s first-ever ‘Snow Summit’ aims to educate public, alley captains Crime & Public Safety | St. Paul high school student with gun in bag tussled with officers, security, charges say ...

Letters: Time for a shake-up. These narcissistic two parties have lost their way

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:00 GMT

Time for a shake-upIf there ever was a time for a shake up in our political system it is now.The Republican Party is in complete disarray. First time in modern day history a Speaker of the House is voted out. The former president is under indictment yet leading in the polls.The Democratic Party supports a president who doesn’t seem to comprehend the disaster he created by his open border policy. His reckless pullout of our military in Afghanistan, leaving our elite military equipment to our enemies, was a catastrophe. Worse yet he abandoned our Afghan allies who supported us and are now being slaughtered.What is needed in our country is an American party that brings us back to sensibility and our great potential. Haven’t we seen enough of this two-party narcissistic system who have proven they have lost their way?G. Mertz, St. Paul Choices available to allA Bloomberg News article about a No Labels group mounting a third-party 2024 presidential ticket includes the Jo...

Trick-or-treat and more at the Saratoga Springs Fall Festival!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:00 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The annual Fall Festival is returning to downtown Saratoga Springs on October 21. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. with festivities on Caroline Street, extending out on Maple Ave and Putnam Streets. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Visitors are encouraged to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat at participating businesses throughout downtown. The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs will also hold a Pumpkin Roll on Caroline Street. Pumpkins for the activity were donated by Sunnyside Gardens.Other fun activities include face painting, balloon twisters, a petting zoo, and the Great Saratoga Pumpkin Hunt. The scavenger hunt runs from October 13 to 31. Participants will have to search for 10 pumpkins decorated with scenes of historic Saratoga landmarks.The pumpkins will be visible from the outside of participating stores. Scavenger hunt participants are asked to pick up a participation form at Impr...