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*A new Netflix docuseries is set to unpack the gripping and controversial case surrounding the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe and the trial of his former girlfriend, Karen Read. Per Tudum, the three-part series, still in production with Sandpaper Films and co-directed by Danielle Johnson and Rob Miller, will explore the events leading to O’Keefe’s tragic death and the legal battle that captivated true-crime enthusiasts nationwide.

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*Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant fiercely defended his ci ty after ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith’s assertion that NBA players shy away from Memphis due to safety concerns. As Fox News reports, the debate erupted during a “First Take” segment featuring Smith and NBA brothers Marcus and Markieff Morris, who discussed the Grizzlies’ future and questioned whether Memphis should trade Morant and pursue a full rebuild, given the team’s 48-34 record.

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*Mass Appeal, the hip-hop label tied to rap icon Nas, has resolved a 2023 racial discrimination lawsuit brought by former executive Melissa Cooper, according to Billboard. The settlement, finalized on June 13, dismisses the case, though details of the agreement remain undisclosed. Cooper, who served as Head of Development from April 2021 to June 2023, had accused the label, its CEO Peter Bittenbender, and former Senior Vice President Jenya Meggs of racial harassment and discriminatory practices.

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*As Juneteenth, commemorating the 1865 emancipation announcement in Galveston, Texas, gains prominence as a federal holiday since 2021, its culinary heritage takes center stage. Food, deeply woven into the June 19 celebrations, reflects resilience and joy, a theme amplified by contemporary children’s book authors who share recipes and stories to educate young readers.

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*Gospel music icon Kirk Franklin recently addressed criticism over a viral video from his 2024 Jamaica performance, where his casual attire sparked debate among fans. Appearing on Angie Martinez’s IRL podcast, the 22-time Grammy winner clarified misconceptions about his outfit, which some labeled “booty shorts” or “hoochie daddy shorts.” “I had some shorts on and a tank top, and I got ridiculed,” Franklin told Martinez, insisting, “It was just a regular look that I had on.