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It happened on a… May 27

2021

“Friends” reunion screens, 17 years after the TV sitcom series ended.

2020

America’s COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000 equal to number of US servicemen and women killed in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan put together.

2018

South Korean boy band BTS are the first K-pop group to top the Billboard 200 with their album “Love Yourself: Tear”.

2005

DreamWorks releases computer-animated film “Madagascar” with voices by Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, and Jada Pinkett-Smith.

1999

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia indicts Slobodan Milošević and four others for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Kosovo.

1995

In Charlottesville, VA, Christopher Reeve was paralyzed after being thrown from his horse during a jumping event.

1977

The Sex Pistols release “God Save the Queen”, sparking major controversy and leading to a ban on the song by the BBC

Pierre Elliott Trudeau agrees to separation with wife Margaret; retains custody of three children.

1969

Construction of Walt Disney World began in Florida.

1968

Major League Baseball’s National League awards Montreal the first franchise in Canada and the first franchise outside the United States. (the Montreal Expos)

1944

Jean-Paul Sartre’s “Huis Clos” premieres in Paris.

1940

British and Allied forces begin the evacuation of Dunkirk (Operation Dynamo) during WWII.

1937

Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco opens to pedestrians.

1936

RMS Queen Mary leaves Southampton for NY on maiden voyage.

1933

Walt Disney’s short film “3 Little Pigs” released (Academy Award Best Animated film 1934).

1703

Saint Petersburg (Leningrad) founded by Russian Tsar Peter the Great.

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Sean Kingston and his mother arrested in a spectacular raid

This week, the music world was caught off guard as a SWAT operation led to the arrest of Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner. They were arrested following a raid on the singer’s rented Southwest Ranches mansion. Both are facing multiple charges related to fraud and theft.

At the time of the raid, the singer was in California. He was intercepted and arrested on a warrant issued by the state of Florida and is now subject to the same charges as his mother. Broward police confirmed that Kingston was arrested without incident.

He is now expected to be incarcerated in a San Bernardino jail. The details surrounding the arrests are still complex and reportedly involve high-value electronics.

The SWAT team was seen leaving with a truckload of items following the search.

According to several reports, Florida-based Ver Ver Entertainment filed a lawsuit against Kingston last February. According to the complaint, Kingston had contacted the company for a massive 232-inch TV and audio system worth $150,000. He allegedly haggled to lower the deposit required for the purchase. Kingston allegedly made no payment after the initial deposit of $30,000. Ver Ver Entertainment accused him of fraud and breach of contract.

He also allegedly defaulted on several promotional collaborations with Justin Bieber that never materialized.

It’s worth noting that this is not Kingston’ s mother’s first courtroom appearance. Indeed, federal court records reveal that in 2006, she pleaded guilty to bank fraud, which earned her a sentence of nearly a year and a half in prison for stealing over $160,000. As for her son, his degree of involvement in the case is still unclear.

Kingston reacted on Instagram.

Ver Ver Entertainment ‘s legal representatives have expressed a desire to reclaim their property in the Kingston mansion. Dennis Card, the company’s lawyer, weighed in on the situation and said that Kingston is using his celebrity to present a false public image. He has created this larger-than-life persona of a wealthy man, and his mother is an essential part of it.

The Beautiful Girls singer hasn’t released an album in over ten years. His recent legal troubles add a new chapter to his turbulent career, including a near-fatal jet ski accident in 2011.

It remains to be seen how the allegations against Kingston will affect his career and personal life as the legal proceedings progress. He and Kingston’ s mother await their turn in court to see if the case will be resolved favorably.

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It happened on a… May 26

2020

Twitter adds warning labels to warn about inaccuracies in US President Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time

2002

The Mars Odyssey finds signs of large ice deposits on the planet Mars.

1986

The European Community adopts the European flag.

1969

John Lennon and Yoko Ono start their second Bed-In for Peace in a room at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel; during the event, they recorded the song, Give Peace a Chance.

1967

EMI releases “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” a few days early in the UK; it would go to number one for 15 weeks in the US and 22 weeks in the UK.

1943

Quebec passes a law requiring free and compulsory education in the province.

1927

Henry Ford announces that he is ending production of the Model T Ford.

1923

24 Hours of Le Mans, was first held, and has since been run annually in June.

1897

Dracula, a novel by the Irish author Bram Stoker, is published.

1896

Last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II, crowned.

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It happened on a… May 25

2020

George Floyd dies in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, video of his arrest and being violently restrained ignites widespread condemnation and protest. Four police officers involved fired.

2019

72nd Cannes Film Festival: Bong Joon-ho’s South Korean film “Parasite” wins the Palme d’Or.

2017

“Wonder Woman” directed by Patty Jenkins, starring Gal Gadot premieres in Los Angeles – 1st superhero film directed by a woman.

2011

Oprah Winfrey airs her last show, ending her twenty-five-year run of The Oprah Winfrey Show.

2001

Erik Weihenmayer, 32 years old, of Boulder, Colorado, becomes the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

1992

Jay Leno becomes permanent host of “The Tonight Show”

1989

Stanley Cup Final, Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec: Calgary Flames beat Montreal Canadiens, 4-2 to win series 4 games to 2; Flames’ first SC title.

1983

“Return of the Jedi” (Star Wars Part VI), produced by George Lucas first released

1979

“Alien”, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver is released.

1977

Star Wars (retitled Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope in 1981) is released in theatres.

1961

America was asked by U.S. President Kennedy to work toward putting a man on the moon before the end of the decade.

1935

Legendary American athlete Jesse Owens equals or breaks 4 world records in 45 minutes at a Big Ten meet at Ferry Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan; remembered as “the greatest 45 minutes ever in sport”.

1844

The gasoline engine was patented by Stuart Perry.

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Staind drummer and founder dies at 53

Jon Wysocki, founding member and former drummer of Staind during the band’s heyday, has died.

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The news of his death was shared by his fellow musicians. The drummer was surrounded by family and friends, according to at least one source, and while the cause of death has not been confirmed, the musician had reportedly been struggling with liver problems for some time.

Jon Wysocki first came to prominence when he formed Staind with singer Aaron Lewis, guitarist Mike Mushok and bassist Johnny April in 1995. He remained with the band until 2011.

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Staind frontman Aaron Lewis paid tribute to his former drummer.

“I’m so sad. I’ve lost my friend. A friend I loved like a brother (…) My journey would have been different without him,” said the singer.

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Jon Wysocki was 53 years old.

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50 Cent sells his shocking Diddy documentary to Netflix

Netflix makes a major acquisition by securing the rights to Diddy Do It? an upcoming documentary produced by 50 Cent that will focus on the assault allegations against Sean Diddy Combs.

A few months ago, 50 Cent revealed for the first time that he was working on the documentary Diddy Do It? He recently inked a major deal with Netflix for the series, which will examine the abuse allegations of Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, as well as those of other women.

The In Da Club rapper announced on social networks that Netflix had won the bidding war for his documentary. He also hinted that he might produce additional episodes if more people came forward with new accusations against Diddy.

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The feud between 50 Cent and Diddy, which has been going on for over twenty years, has often seen the former mock the latter, accusing him in particular of holding more information about Biggie’ s murder than he claims.

Recently, the controversy between Diddy and 50 Cent has intensified, as the rapper doesn’t miss a public criticism on social networks whenever his opponent is involved in serious accusations.

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By the time the deal between Netflix and 50 Cent was announced, Diddy was facing a new allegation. This latest one adds to a long list of similar complaints, further weakening his legal position. The accusation came shortly after CNN aired a shocking surveillance video from 2016, showing Diddy violently punching Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway.

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It’s now expected that 50 Cent will be busy for the next few months…

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The Beetlejuice 2 trailer has arrived!

The official trailer for the long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton ‘s cult film Beetlejuice has been unveiled, announcing the feature’s imminent arrival in cinemas this autumn.

Officially titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the film heralds the return of Michael Keaton in his iconic role of Beetlejuice, sporting his famous black-and-white striped costume. It also marks the return of Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara.

Warner Bros. Pictures has unveiled a trailer that not only introduces your favorite characters, but also some new ones to the franchise. These include Jenna Ortega as Astrid and Monica Bellucci as Delores, plus Willem Dafoe and Justin Theroux.

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Set 30 years after the events of the first film, the plot of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice focuses on three generations of women in the Deetz family. They come across a miniature model of their town hidden in the attic. It’s an event that quickly turns their lives upside down.

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It’s not long before an accident opens a portal to the beyond, releasing Beetlejuice to wreak havoc.

Fan excitement is sure to peak before the film’s theatrical release, scheduled for September 6.

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It happened on a… May 24

2016

Bill Cosby is ordered to stand trial in a assault case in Norristown.

1989

“Indiana Jones & Last Crusade”, directed by Steven Spielberg premieres.

1986

Montreal Canadiens beat Calgary Flames 4-3 to win the series 4 games to 1, and to take home their 23rd Stanley Cup; most championships won by any North American professional sports team.

1969

“Sugar, Sugar” single released by The Archies (Billboard Song of the Year 1969).

1968

FLQ separatists bomb the U.S. consulate in Quebec City.

1935

1st major league night baseball game, in Cincinnati (Reds 2, Philadelphia 1).

1918

Robert Laird Borden 1854-1937 passes Canada Elections Act; gives all Canadian women over 21, the right to vote in federal elections only.

1890

Brooklyn Bridge opened by President Arthur and NY Governor Cleveland.

1859

Charles Gounod’s “Ave Maria” was performed by Madame Caroline Miolan-Carvalho for the first time in public.

1844

Samuel Morse taps out “What hath God wrought” in the world’s first telegraph message

1833

William Logie the first medical student to graduate in Canada, earning his degree from McGill University.

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Netflix unveils the trailer for Beverly Hills Cop 4

Eddie Murphy reprises his role as Detective Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Netflix’s new action-comedy coming to the streaming platform this summer.

Axel Foley returns in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, a long-awaited sequel to comedy classics since 1984. Once again, he roams the streets of Beverly Hills, this time alongside Detective Bobby Abbott, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The film also features Kevin Bacon as Captain Grant, adding to these new adventures.

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The Beverly Hills Cop trilogy, starring Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley, fuses action and humor. The films follow Foley, a shrewd Detroit cop, as he makes his way through posh Beverly Hills to solve criminal cases, using his sharp wit and unorthodox techniques to score some memorable movie moments.

Eddie Murphy, who has been working on the sequel, the fourth film in the saga, for almost three decades, has entrusted the direction of this treasured project to Mark Molloy, a director making his feature film debut.

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Fans will now have to wait until July 3 to enjoy the return of Eddie Murphy’s hilarious and beloved character! In the meantime, here’s the trailer!

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Musician Charlie Colin dies after slipping in the shower

Charlie Colin, founding member of the band Train, died after slipping and falling in the shower while house-sitting for a friend in Brussels, Belgium, TMZ reports.

His sister also confirmed his death, according to Variety.

Colin was one of the original members of Train and ad the band’s bassist, contributed to Train’s first three albums, as well as the mega-success Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me).

Charlie Colin was 58.