Boy found dead in woods had been given 'hush money' by man accused of murdering him to keep sexual relationship secret... and 'saw it as a game', jury told

Kerry Washington pays tribute to Rosa Parks for Black History Month in a unique way. The actress transformed herself into some trailblazing figures in history, including Rosa Parks, Olympian Wilma Rudolph, and supermodel Beverly Johnson.“Back with some more #BlackHERstory! This time celebrating THE Rosa Parks,” the star wrote, alongside a picture of her dressed as Parks. “A lot of people think that Rosa’s activism started with her refusing to give up her seat on the bus.

Keeping it in the family!

This is absolutely horrific — and especially so because it truly could happen to anybody.

Charley Taylor was a legendary Washington wide receiver who caught over 600 passes during his Hall of Fame career.  Charley Taylor was a legendary wide receiver for the Washington Commanders (formerly Redskins) who was the NFL’s all-time leading receiver when he retired in 1977. He was drafted by Washington in 1964 out of Arizona State and spent his entire NFL career with the club.

Hair and skincare and makeup, oh my! Drew Barrymore is a self proclaimed “beauty junkie” — and she’s discovered some pretty amazing tips, tricks and life-changing hacks while testing out her always-growing arsenal of products. 

national study by HelpAdvisor, which found that nearly 2 out of every 3 LGBTQ individuals experienced feelings of depression in the past two weeks, a rate that is 21% higher than individuals who are not part of the LGBTQ community.The study cited also found that, nationally, more than 1 in 5 LGBTQ people experience feelings of depression “nearly every day.” The reporter asked Noem why she thought South Dakota boasted the highest rate of depression among LGBTQ residents, to which the governor responded: “I don’t know. That makes me sad, and we should figure it out.”White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who is a lesbian, shared the clip of Noem’s exchange with the reporters, tweeting: “Here’s a start for you, Governor. 1.

Keeping up with Keke Wyatt! The pregnant singer is adding an 11th child to her big brood.

Simon Cowell, 62, mourned the death of Jane “Nightbirde” Marczewski after her battle with cancer in social media posts on Tuesday February 22. The America’s Got Talent judge posted a photo of Nightbirde on his Instagram and wrote a touching tribute to the season 16 contestant following her passing at age 31 on Sunday February 20.

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America's Got Talent star Nightbirde and SB.TV founder Jamal Edwards passed away.READ: AGT's Nightbirde's family shares heartbreaking statement with bedside videoSimon was close with Nightbirde after she competed on AGT, even awarding her his golden buzzer that put her straight through to the semi-final. On Tuesday, the 62-year-old paid tribute to both acts on his Instagram feed in separate posts. In his post for Jamal, he shared a photo of the late star and wrote: "I had the pleasure of meeting Jamal.

Bindi Irwin and Robert Irwin to pay tribute to their dad on Instagram with throwback photos of happy times."Happy birthday Dad. I love you and I miss you more every single day," Robert captioned a photo of him riding a motorcycle with his father in the Australia Zoo. "My earliest memories are my fondest, thanks to you.

“Aziz Ansari is an incredible talent and, with this script, he brings a singular combination of insightful humor and pathos,” Searchlight presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with him on his feature directorial debut which is long overdue, and of course working with the genius Bill Murray once again.”Taylor Friedman and Cameron Chidsey are overseeing the project for Searchlight Pictures.

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T In The Park and TRNSMT have announced the return of Scotland’s Connect Festival.The event will take place at the Royal Highland Centre near Edinburgh Airport from August 26-28, with the first acts due to be revealed shortly.Connect Festival was previously held at Inveraray Castle in Argyll in 2007 and 2008, with the line-up over the two years including Beastie Boys, LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip and Primal Scream.While this new edition of Connect is not a camping festival, there will be luxury and boutique camping facilities available, including pre-pitched bell tents. There are also four hotels all within walking distance of the festival site.Connect Music Festival ~ 26-28 August 2022.

death of Miss Alabama 2021 Zoe Sozo Bethel revealed that the beauty queen reportedly attempted to die by suicide by leaping off a building in Miami, Florida.The Miami Police Department reported that the 27-year-old model had jumped from a seven-story condo in the Edgewater neighborhood, which left her in a coma for over a week before she succumbed to traumatic brain injuries, the Daily Mail reported. A week prior to her death, family members had reported that Bethel was involved in an unspecified “accident.” However, following a standard investigation, the Miami PD ruled the incident a suicide attempt.Bethel’s family members haven’t respond to the Post’s request for comment.The Alabama native’s death originally came to light via a statement her family posted to the pageant star’s Instagram page Sunday.“On Friday, February 18, 2022, at approximately 5:30AM Eastern time in Miami, Florida, our beloved Zoe Sozo Bethel passed from this life into the next as a result of succumbing to her injuries,” they wrote.

love to bloom.“I need a lover to keep me sane,” he pleaded in his latest wistful power ballad “Angel Baby,” released just last fall. Yet the forlorn Australian is still missing a love connection, even as Valentine’s Day beckoned just last week.“I do not have an ‘Angel Baby’ love,” the pop crooner told The Post when asked about his dating status in a recent interview. “No, unfortunately not.”As if the 26-year-old multi-hyphenate would have time for a boyfriend anyway with his career soaring right now.He stars in the new coming-of-age film “Three Months,” which premieres on Paramount+ on Wednesday, Feb.

in a statement on social media. “He was notable for his individuality, integrity and occasionally stubborn eccentricity.

Lil Durk has dropped the latest single from upcoming album 7220. "AHHH HA" is streaming below and arrives alongside news that the album release date has been pushed back.

, the iconic ABC series about castaways on a mysterious island, and has since been likened to, Showtime’s surprise hit survival series about a group of teenage girls stranded in the Canadian Rockies.

Changing the game. Being the only Black NASCAR star comes with both incredible success and high-profile controversy — just ask Bubba Wallace.

Serious about self-care! Meghan King offered a bit of advice on how to put yourself first following her split from Cuffe Owens.

direct to your inboxA trial has heard about the moment a police officer smashed a car window and pulled a young man out before he was arrested on suspicion of murdering a Cheshire schoolboy. The evidence came after a jury was told about the 'violent and repetitive' attack - consisting of 'at least 15 separate blows with a blunt-shaped weapon' - said to have been launched on Alex Rodda.

direct to your inboxThe ex-girlfriend of the alleged murderer of Alex Rodda said he 'confessed' to killing him in a prison visit, a jury was told.Matthew Mason, aged 19, is charged with the murder of the schoolboy, whose body was found in woodland near the village of Ashley, in Cheshire, on December 13 last year.A trial at Chester Crown Court has previously heard how Mr Mason, then 18, allegedly murdered the 15-year-old because he ‘didn’t want anyone to know he was gay’.Prosecutors initially told the trial that Mr Mason would pay Alex for sex, and that more than £2,000 had been paid to him over a three-week period after the teen allegedly threatened to reveal their relationship.The Crown claims that Mr Mason beat Alex to death using a large

direct to your inboxA binman has described the moment he found alleged murder victim Alex Rodda's body.Matthew Mason is on trial at Chester Crown Court accused of murdering the 15-year-old, whose body was found in woodland near the Cheshire village of Ashley, near Hale Barns, on December 13 last year.The trial has previously heard how Mr Mason had allegedly murdered the schoolboy because 'he didn't want to know anyone he was gay'. Mr Mason initially paid Alex for sex, prosecutors have told jurors.

direct to your inboxAlex Rodda was a gregarious, openly gay schoolboy of 15 whose short life ended violently in Cheshire woodland a year ago.Jurors in a trial which opened this week have been told by prosecutors that he was beaten to death by a young farmer, Matthew Mason.Mr Mason is said to have been fearful of his sexual 'relationship' with Alex - and his sexual orientation - being made public.In the first week of the trial jurors heard shocking details of Alex's death and how events unravelled in the days and weeks before his body was discovered.The younger boy, the court has heard, was bludgeoned with a wrench near the village of Ashley during the night of December 12, 2019, and his battered semi-naked body found by refuse collectors

direct to your inboxThe mother of a schoolboy found dead in remote woodland told a jury of the moment she looked into the 'soulless' eyes of the young man accused of murdering her son as he stood in her home days earlier.Alex Rodda, 15, was beaten to death with a large metal wrench in Ashley, Cheshire, on December 12 last year, prosecutors have told jurors.Matthew Mason, who was 18 at the time of the incident, denies murdering the teenager.Mr Mason, now 19, killed Alex because he was being 'blackmailed', the prosecution claims.He was paying his victim for sex, but didn't want anyone to find out about their relationship, according to the Crown.Payments of more than £2,000 were made to Alex by Mr Mason, jurors have previously heard.Gordon

direct to your inboxA teenager accused of murdering a schoolboy he 'paid to have sex with' didn't want anyone to know he was gay 'because he was in the Young Farmers', a jury heard as a police interview with a friend of the deceased was played in court.Matthew Mason, then 18, lured Alex Rodda to a remote woodland near the rural village of Ashley in Cheshire before beating him to death with a metal wrench in December last year, prosecutors allege.Mr Mason, now 19, killed the 15-year-old because he was being 'blackmailed', the prosecution claims.He was paying his victim for sex, but didn't want anyone to find out about their relationship, according to the Crown.On the third day of a trial at Chester Crown Court, jurors were played an

direct to your inboxA teenager lured his schoolboy lover to remote woodland with the promise of sex and bludgeoned him to death with a wrench, a murder trial was told today.Matthew Mason, an apprentice mechanic then aged 18, is said to have paid his 15-year-old victim, Alex Rodda, more than £2,000 over a three-week period following an alleged threat by his victim to reveal their relationship.Alex was said to have revealed he would report his lover to police if the payments stopped.He was warned this was ‘akin to blackmail’, a jury was told.Mr Mason drove Alex to remote woodland and inflicted at least 15 blows with a long wrench, a court heardAlex Rodda’s semi-naked body was found dead near the Cheshire village of Ashley, near Hale Barns, on