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Brazilian authorities successfully foiled a bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga's free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, which attracted a crowd of over two million people on Saturday. The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro, in collaboration with the Justice Ministry, announced the arrests of two individuals – an adult identified as the plot's mastermind and a teenager – as part of "Operation Fake Monster," a title referencing the pop star's fanbase known as "Little Monsters."

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Jill Sobule, a name synonymous with bold storytelling and groundbreaking lyrics, has passed away in a tragic house fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was 66. Her death, confirmed by her publicist, marks the end of a unique voice in American music—one that fearlessly championed themes of identity, justice, and self-expression.

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It was reported that Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein’s accuser died by suicide at 41, however, her father has come forward to deny the claims. According to reports, Giuffre died of suicide in Neergabby Australia last week. “First of all, I couldn’t even believe it. I mean, I started crying right away,” Roberts, Giuffre’s father said when asked about Giuffre’s death. “I’m still crying. I can’t believe that this is happening. It’s impossible.” He continued, “And then for them to say that she committed suicide, there’s no way that she did. Somebody got to her.”

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Russell Brand, the British comedian and broadcaster known for his flamboyant personality and career in both comedy and media, has been granted bail following a court appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London. Brand is currently facing a string of serious allegations, including rape, oral rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault, involving four separate women.

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Jill Sobule, the irreverent voice behind the 1995 queer anthem "I Kissed a Girl," has died at the age of 66 following a devastating house fire in Minneapolis. The tragedy, confirmed by her longtime manager John Porter, occurred early Thursday morning while Sobule was staying with friends, who also lost their home and pets in the blaze.

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Prince Harry's legal battle to restore his taxpayer-funded U.K. security has officially come to an end, unsuccessfully. On May 2, 2025, the Court of Appeal in London rejected his bid, with Judge Sir Geoffrey Vos delivering a unanimous verdict alongside two other justices. "It was impossible to say that this reasoning was illogical or inappropriate. Indeed, it seemed sensible," Vos stated, backing the Royal and VIP Executive Committee's (RAVEC) decision to assess Harry's protection on a case-by-case basis.

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On June 29, 2024, a night out in East Harlem turned into a harrowing ordeal for Patrick Cooper. The 35-year-old claims that renowned Italian fashion designer Riccardo Tisci secretly drugged his drink and later sexually assaulted him at the designer's SoHo townhouse. This accusation has now become the basis of a civil lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court on April 29, 2025.

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