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Gallery Launch Gallery Getty UPDATE 12:57 PM PT -- Members of the Bills visited the shooting memorial site in Buffalo on Wednesday ... and star quarterback Josh Allen was visibly emotional as he reflected on the senseless violence that took place. UPDATE "It's hard to find the words to say and I don't know if there's anything you can say to help somebody that's uneasy about something like that feel better," Allen said. "Other than saying I'm here for you, I hear you, I'm listening to you, and I can help." UPDATE Josh Allen: I hear you, I’m listening to you, and If there is anything I can do to help let me know because I’m willing to do it #BuffaloStrong #BillsMafia @WKBW pic.twitter.com/boWaPXUYdf — Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) May 18, 2022 @Matt_Bove UPDATE "If there's any way that I can help let me know because I'm willing to do it," he added. "Just being there for them to lean on when they need it and I think ... that's a … [Read more...] about Josh Allen, Bills Stars Visit Buffalo Shooting Memorial

@liltjay / Instagram UPDATE 11:50 AM PT -- The NYPD tells TMZ ... officers responded to a housing project in Queens after getting calls about people waving guns. When cops arrived, we're told they found upwards of 150 people in a courtyard, with tons of vehicles all around parked illegally. UPDATE Because of the nature of the call, officers searched several of the illegally parked vehicles ... including one in which Lil Tjay was sitting. They didn't find a firearm inside, and Lil Tjay wasn't arrested either. Neither was another artist who was filming with him, Fivio Foreign . UPDATE NYPD says they did arrest one guy -- 21-year-old Tahjay Dobson -- for gun possession, resisting arrest and false personation ... this after cops say they found a pistol with a loaded clip in a vehicle he was occupying. Rapper Lil Tjay had his music video shoot unceremoniously interrupted by New York cops, and it's unclear why he was targeted. The 19-year-old rapper … [Read more...] about Rapper Lil Tjay Swarmed by Cops During Video Shoot, Not Arrested

The Senate passed a compromise gun saefty bill on Thursday in a 65-33 vote, marking a rare time that lawmakers of both parties responded to a wave of mass shootings with legislation. But the bill still falls short of what many gun reform advocates want, like a ban on assault weapons and a restriction on firearms purchases to those under the age of 21. Those proposals enjoy widespread public support, based on recent polls, but were a non-starter as a bipartisan group of senators worked out a compromise. The legislation, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, would expand background checks for those 18 to 21, give incentives to states to pass “red flag” laws, and expand a federal law that bans domestic abusers from acquiring guns. The legislation also provides funds for school safety and for mental health. The bill now will go to the House, which is expected to vote on the legislation on Friday. President Joe Biden has indicated that he will sign it. The senators, … [Read more...] about Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Violence Bill; Legislation Expands Safety Measures But Falls Short Of Ban On Assault Weapons

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a provision of New York state’s concealed-carry licensing system, ruling that the state’s laws imposing limits on who could carry concealed weapons in public was unconstitutional. New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen centers around a 1913 New York law outlining the requirements for carrying a concealed gun in public. In order to be granted a license, someone must either prove that there is a specific “proper cause,” or else have a job that makes them a target, like a judge. The Supreme Court ruled the law is unconstitutional 6-3, along ideological lines. Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the majority opinion, arguing that this requirement of the law “violates the Fourteenth Amendment by preventing law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms in public for self-defense.” Justice Samuel Alito in a concurring opinion implied that … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Strikes Down New York’s Limits on Carrying Concealed Weapons in Public

Robb Elementary, the school in Uvalde , Texas where a teenaged gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in May, will be razed, NBC News reports. Mayor Don McLaughlin said during a Uvalde Council meeting Tuesday that officials are planning to demolish the school. “My understanding — and I had this discussion with the superintendent — that school will be demolished,” he said. He added: “You can never ask a child to go back or a teacher to go back in that school ever.” McLaughlin did not specify when the demolition would take place. The news came the same day the Texas Department of Public Safety Director (DPS) Steve McCraw called the law enforcement response to the Uvalde school massacre an “abject failure.” His testimony during a state Senate committee hearing in Austin was the first time McCraw had publicly addressed the police response since a late May press conference . “There’s compelling evidence that the law enforcement response to the attack at Robb Elementary was … [Read more...] about Robb Elementary School to Be Demolished Following Uvalde Massacre

It was the last Real Time before a five-week break, and luckily for Bill Maher , he had one last show to discuss the hottest topic of the moment, the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. As much as the country was trying today to make sense of how the new order will affect life in these United States, so Maher and his guests struggled to understand the how and why of it. Maher began by referencing another recent Supeme Court ruling on carrying guns. “Welcome to right wing America, where if you want to end a young life, you have to shoot them,” he said, ruefully. We are now in a very different America, Maher noted. It’s one where if you ask a drug dealer if they are holding, “It’s about the Morning After pill.” The scariest part of this, Maher said, was the portion of Justice Clarence Thomas’s opinion that indicated the Roe v. Wade ruling may have broader applications to other state’s rights issues like gay marriage and birth control. “Everything but interracial … [Read more...] about Bill Maher’s ‘Real Time’ Looks For The Center Harbor In A Sea Of Outrage Over Roe V. Wade

Almost a month after a gunman fatally shot 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, legislators are finally on the cusp of a gun reform agreement. In a vote of 64-34 the U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at implementing new, extremely modest gun legislation. The bill would enhance background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and remove guns from the possession of those who have committed domestic violence or pose an immediate danger to themselves and others. The bill does not in any way erode the existing rights of gun owners, nor does it prohibit 18-year-olds from purchasing high-powered rifles. It  instead focuses on curbing illegal gun sales and purchases, and providing funding for mental health and anti-violence programs. While the proposed legislation would provide important advancements in the need for stronger firearm regulation, it is still a far cry from the comprehensive reform needed to address … [Read more...] about Republicans Supporting Modest Gun Reform Are Under Fire From Trump and the Far Right

Simba Nagpal, who is currently seen playing the lead role in Tejasswi Prakash-starrer Naagin 6 , has reportedly got injured on the sets of the show. A source close to the show informed Pinkvilla that the actor sustained an injury while shooting for a very tough scene. The source said, "Simba's current character is very demanding and the actor has been working very hard on the set. But sadly, last week, he sustained an injury but ensured it did not once affect his work schedule. Without complaining, he just kept shooting continuously and said it's to avoid breaking out of the character which is pretty commendable." Let us tell you, Simba Nagpal is playing the role of army officer Rishabh Gujral in Naagin 6 . For the role, Simba regularly works on his physique to look like a tough and fit army officer. For Naagin 6 , Simba Nagpal declined the offer of Khatron Ke Khiladi 12. The actor feels that he is an actor first, and wants to win his fans' hearts with … [Read more...] about Simba Nagpal Gets Injured On The Sets Of Naagin 6; Details Inside

Outfest has announced the complete lineup for its 40th-anniversary Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival , which will take place from July 14-24 at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles. More than 200 films, representing 29 countries, will screen as part of this year’s lineup. 42 will make their world premieres, including the doc Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story from Drew Barrymore’s Flower Films and Pulse Films; the UK feature Phea , starring Sherika Sherard; Mercedes Kane’s Art and Pep ; and Scout Durwood’s Youtopia. Outfest Los Angeles’ Episodics section will also feature a host of world premieres, including advanced looks at at Shudder’s forthcoming docuseries Queer for Fear ; the comedy special Queer Riot, headlined by Margaret Cho; and writer-producer Des Moran’s series halfsies , as well as a free sneak peek screening of the upcoming Prime Video series A League of Their Own , starring Abbi Jacobson. The fest’s Platinum section, … [Read more...] about Outfest Rounds Out Lineup For Its 40th Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival

"I believe you don't need immeasurable amount of money to be content in life. I always try to stay happy with what I have," says actor Pankaj Tripathi, who is known for his remarkable performances and humility. He is coming to theatres on June 24 with his upcoming film Sherdil . Excited about the film, the actor told Filmibeat , " Sherdil talks about the relationship between man, animal, forest, village and city in a very interesting way without getting too loud." Sayani Gupta and Neeraj Kabi will be seen in the lead roles along with Pankaj Tripathi in the film. [ Shilpa Shetty Interview ] Talking about his popular characters, Pankaj Tripathi said, "We actors get a chance to understand the psychology of human beings through characters, which is very difficult. When I perform as Kaleen Bhaiya, I feel the power. And I felt powerless while playing the character of Gangaram in Sherdil. We actors have this opportunity that through our work, we get a chance … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! Pankaj Tripathi: ‘What And How I Say’ Becomes Very Important With Success