Kidd Creole, Rapper With Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five, Gets 16 Years For Manslaughter

Lil Nas X and Nicki Minaj have both signed big brand partnership deals. Lil Nas has partnered with M&Ms on a mission to bring people together using the power of music and sweets.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“January,” Viesturs Kairiss’s autobiographical film set in the former Soviet Union, has been acquired for world sales by The Yellow Affair. The movie will have its world premiere at Tribeca in the international narrative competition. The coming-of-age film sheds light on the political upheaval in the early 1990’s.

Romeo Beckham has sparked a major fan reaction by sharing a hilarious photo with his younger sister Harper Beckham. The aspiring footballer, 19, uploaded a warped image of the two during a dinner outing.MORE: David Beckham shows off daughter Harper's humorous side with funny handwritten note"Love you harper haha [heart emoji]," he teased in the caption.

Final Fantasy 14, has apologised for buffs made to the black mage class in a recent update.Following the introduction of new PvP area Crystalline Conflict, Square Enix released the Patch 6.11a, which included an assortment of balance adjustments.However, the update gave the black mage class some serious buffs leading to a bunch of memes, especially when it was revealed that class was Yoshida’s go to.“What should have been minor changes were released as major changes, which ultimately resulted in an overpowered black mage,” Yoshida wrote in a blog post. “By adding a heavy effect, giving Paradox multiple charges, and otherwise decreasing casting times, the black mage was granted an undeniable advantage,” which they intend to revert in a future patch released on June 7.“I would like to emphasise that the black mage is experiencing no preferential treatment by being specially mentioned here; we evaluate action balance for all jobs with a similarly scrutinising gaze,” he continued.

nightlife businesses have seen a 26 per cent increase in their total operating costs in the last year.NTIA CEO Kill said at the time that consumers could end up paying considerably more for a night out in the future as a result.There are also concerns that clubbers could decide to cut down on the number of nights out they have in an effort to ensure they can pay their household bills amid Britain’s growing cost of living crisis.At the start of 2022, it was reported that the UK could soon be left with just 5,000 nightclubs in operation across the country. A study using data obtained from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) found that hospitality in the UK has been on the decline for a decade.The government responded with some financial assistance packages, including a £1billion support package introduced in December 2021 after the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID.

Liam Payne has been blasted by One Direction fans after his savage comments about former bandmate Zayne Malik.

Co-op customers are being urged to check their cupboards for two different types of tuna after a health and safety warning was issued.

A West Lothian architect cycling the entire route of the Tour de France a week ahead of the professionals for a cancer charity will feature in a five-part documentary series.

Britain’s Got Talent fans believe they have sussed out the identity of The Witches after this week's tense semi-finals.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Venice Film Festival is honoring French screen icon Catherine Deneuve with its Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.Through her career, Deneuve has worked with some of Europe’s greatest directors, such as Luis Buñuel, Francois Truffaut, Manoel De Oliveira, Roman Polanski, and Lars von Trier, to name a few.Deneuve’s long rapport with the Lido harks back to 1967 when Buñuel’s “Belle de Jour” in which she played a bourgeoise Paris housewife who seeks erotic liberation through part-time work in a brothel, won the Golden Lion. Deneuve then won the Venice Volpi Cup for best actress for her role in Nicole Garcia’s “Place Vendôme” in 1998, and presided over the fest’s jury in 2006.

Matthew Morrison's wife Renee shared a cryptic post about healing just hours before news broke that her husband was fired from So You Think You Can Dance for sending "flirty" messages to a female contestant.MORE: Matthew Morrison shares wedding photo and introduces 'Mrs Renee Marie Morrison'The 37-year-old – who shares two children with her husband of seven years  – wrote on Instagram: "It's time to water the grass. Nurture yourself from the inside out in order to start your journey of healing.

Former Love Island contestant Brett Staniland has claimed that producers of the popular dating show once deleted one of his scenes after he “overshared” on the show. In the past, many contestants have accused the show of stitching them up with the editing process, but in Brett’s case, the cutting room actually ended up working in his favour.

Iconic French actress Catherine Deneuve will be presented with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 79th Venice Film Festival which runs August 31–September 10 on the Lido.

Rochelle and Marvin Humes are currently living their best lives on a sun soaked half-term family holiday.The TV presenter shared an update with her 2.2m followers on Instagram to let them know she'll be off-grid this week as the family of five enjoy some quality time together. It comes just days after Rochelle stunned on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival, with hubby Marvin saying she "won" the event and that "no one else needed to turn up". So cute.

We do love it when a celebrity changes up their hair colour for a fresh spin on their signature beauty look. Whether they’ve taken the plunge and switched from platinum blonde to dark brunette, or vice versa, or are simply mixing things up with the help of extensions or a wig, it’s always fun to see our favourite famous faces getting a little beauty makeover.

Manchester United have prioritised Jurrien Timber as their defensive target and have also held talks with Portuguese defender David Carmo.

Customers of some of the country's biggest banking sites have begun to report being locked out of their accounts this morning.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez admits he made his own transfer pitch to Julian Alvarez before he signed on the dotted line for Manchester City.

Mischa Barton set sail on a sensational trip down memory lane over the Memorial Day weekend when she shared a snapshot of herself soaking up the sun on an impressive-looking yacht. The actress and reality TV star was dreaming of a vacation gone by when she posted a bikini-clad snapshot on her Instagram Stories. MORE: Mischa Barton's sultry bathtub selfie has fans saying the same thing Posing in a black two-piece swimsuit and white jacket, Mischa threw her head back as the sun shone down on her.WATCH: Health matters - sober celebrities She was holding a drink in a wine glass and had her eyes shut as she leaned against the railings of the boat. "I miss the south of France...

Helen Skelton looked radiant as she played golf with her baby daughter on Tuesday. Putting her heartbreak woes behind her, the TV presenter shared a sweet picture of herself playing golf at Rudding Park along with her 5-month-old, Elsie Kate.MORE: Helen Skelton snuggles up to baby daughter in sweet new photo after making TV comebackThe 38-year-old appeared to be dressed for the occasion, opting for a pair of khaki joggers and a summery striped T-shirt.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is investigating the proposed joint venture between Warner Bros Discovery and BT Group which will create a new premium sports offering for the UK and Ireland. The regulator said today that it notified the respective parties on Tuesday and is inviting comments on the transaction until June 17.

Sega has revealed a new trailer for Sonic Frontiers, featuring our first look at the game’s open-world action- check it out below.Not a lot is currently known about the open-world-inspired take on Sonic The Hedgehog, but the new 38-second video sees the hedgehog up to his old tricks – grinding on conveniently placed tracks, destroying giant robots and running about the place – with no apparent restrictions.Check it out below:Enjoy this small preview of Sonic Frontiers, and tune in all June long for the @IGN First cover story for more world-exclusive reveals! pic.twitter.com/iZhaFtSwio— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) May 31, 2022Announced in December, Sonic Frontiers looks to take influence from Breath Of The Wild as Sonic Team looks to revamp the franchise.According to the announcement, Sonic Frontiers is set on the Starfall Islands and will feature powerful enemies, dense forests, waterfalls, and deserts for the player to explore in the open world.“Sonic Frontiers is a huge leap forward for the franchise, delivering an evolved gameplay experience that can be enjoyed by longtime Sonic fans and action-adventure enthusiasts alike,” said Takashi Iizuka, creative officer at Sonic Team USA.“With the effort of the talented developers at Sonic Team Japan, we’ve created an all-new style of gameplay experience for Sonic The Hedgehog, where players will be able to explore lush and expansive landscapes with Sonic’s signature speed and abilities.”Sonic Frontiers was originally meant to be released in 2021 but the team delayed it to ensure the quality of the title.

George Ezra was the first act announced for the Queen’s Platinum Party at the Palace in front of an audience of 22,000 - and he can count on the support of one royal family member in particular.The award-winning singer has revealed the Duchess of Cambridge is a fan of his tunes and could be the reason he was so hot on the hitlist of artists to play the momentous occasion. Speaking ahead of Saturday's jubilee concert, he tells OK!: '“I’ve heard that Kate Middleton has one or two of my CDs! I haven’t met the Queen yet but if I do I’ll be on my best behaviour.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. It would be little surprise that George is on the Duchess of Cambridge’s radar.

Founding member of Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five, The Kidd Creole – real name Nathaniel Glover – has been sentenced to sixteen years in prison for the manslaughter of a homeless man.The rapper – not to be confused with the frontman of Kid Creole And The Coconuts – stabbed John Jolly twice in the chest with a steak knife during an altercation in August 2017, which began after Jolly approached Glover on a New York street.Glover told police that Jolly had said “what’s up” as he approached. He assumed that Jolly was making a pass at him, stating: “I was a little annoyed by that.

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for stabbing a homeless man to death.The rapper, real name Nathaniel Glover, was found guilty of manslaughter last month for the death of John Jolly, who was stabbed twice in the chest with a steak knife on a New York City street in August 2017. He died in hospital shortly after.Prosecutors accused Glover of stabbing Jolly after he became enraged because he thought Jolly was gay and making a pass at him.“To tell the truth, I thought he was gay. And because I thought he was gay, and he was saying that to me, ‘What’s up,’ I was thinking that he was thinking [that] I was gay,” Glover said in a videotaped interview with police.“So I was a little annoyed by that.

found guilty of manslaughter in April for the 2017 killing of John Jolly, a 55-year-old vagrant and sex offender.“The defendant had committed a senseless and unwarranted act of violence that took the life of one of the city’s most vulnerable populations — the homeless,” said prosecutor Mark Dahl, who asked that Glover be sentenced to 18 years in prison.The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer — whose band churned out chart-topping tunes such as “Freedom” and “The Message” in the early 1980s — had faced up to 25 years in prison.During the sentencing hearing, Glover claimed he’d been wrongly cast as a killer.“I’m very disappointed in the way that that this whole situation played out. I’ve been portrayed as a callous and senseless [killer]… which is far from the person who I am,” he said in Manhattan Supreme Court.