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TikTok Influencer and Father Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot
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TikTok Influencer and Father Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot

Gabbie Gonzalez, 24, and her father Francisco Gonzalez face conspiracy charges in an alleged plot to kill her ex-boyfriend, Why Don't We band member Jack Avery. Court documents reveal allegations of a $10,000 payment for a contract killing amid a bitter custody dispute.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
FBI Raid Video Surfaces in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Case
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FBI Raid Video Surfaces in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Case

Newly obtained footage and documents reveal federal agents seized phones, computers, and digital storage devices from a Hawaii residence in November 2022 during an investigation into an alleged plot to kill Jack Avery. The case has now resulted in arrests more than three years later.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Kylie Minogue Reveals Second Cancer Diagnosis in 2021
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Kylie Minogue Reveals Second Cancer Diagnosis in 2021

Pop star Kylie Minogue disclosed in her new Netflix documentary that she was diagnosed with cancer for a second time in early 2021, nearly two decades after her public battle with breast cancer in 2005. The singer kept the diagnosis private while experiencing a career resurgence.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Janice Dickinson Launches AI Modeling Critique App
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Janice Dickinson Launches AI Modeling Critique App

The self-proclaimed 'World's First Supermodel' is partnering with Flowroom to create Super Model AI, an application that uses artificial intelligence to evaluate aspiring models' runway performances and provide personalized feedback on their technique.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
YUNGBLUD's Team Responds to Machine Gun Kelly Feud
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YUNGBLUD's Team Responds to Machine Gun Kelly Feud

A public dispute has erupted between former collaborators YUNGBLUD and Machine Gun Kelly after an alleged social media comment criticized the British artist's tour cancellation and mental health disclosures. Representatives for YUNGBLUD have condemned the remarks as weaponizing mental health struggles.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Natural Pest Control: Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
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Natural Pest Control: Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

Warm-weather entertaining often means battling mosquitoes, flies, and ants for control of your own patio. A strategic selection of common herbs and flowers can help push pests back without relying on sprays or candles.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Four Cast Members Exit Hit Reality Series
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Four Cast Members Exit Hit Reality Series

Mary Bonnet, Emma Hernan, Chelsea Lazkani, and Sandra Vergara will not return for the upcoming tenth season of the Netflix reality series, marking a significant cast restructuring as production begins in Los Angeles.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Diego Sanchez's Wife Files for Divorce Amid Legal Troubles
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Diego Sanchez's Wife Files for Divorce Amid Legal Troubles

Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez's marriage has ended in divorce, with his wife Teresa Tapia filing paperwork in February 2026, just weeks before Sanchez avoided prison time in a criminal weapons case that resulted in probation and community service.

5/19/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Social Media Star Patriotic Kenny Dies at 84
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Social Media Star Patriotic Kenny Dies at 84

Kenny Jary, the U.S. Navy veteran who became a social media sensation as Patriotic Kenny, has died following a battle with stage 4 lung cancer. The influencer, who amassed millions of followers through inspirational videos with his neighbor Amanda Kline, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, May 18, 2026.

5/19/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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