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Sam Houston State Mourns Loss of Defensive Back
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Sam Houston State Mourns Loss of Defensive Back

The Sam Houston State University community is grieving the sudden death of defensive back William Davis, who passed away at age 22. The Virginia transfer had just joined the Bearkats for spring workouts in April.

5/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Welcome Baby Boy
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Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Welcome Baby Boy

Country music star Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins have expanded their family to six children with the arrival of their first son in February 2026, marking a new chapter in their love story that began in kindergarten over three decades ago.

5/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Kane Brown and Katelyn Jae Brown Attend ACM Awards
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Kane Brown and Katelyn Jae Brown Attend ACM Awards

Country music star Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn Jae Brown made an appearance at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, joining fellow artists for the annual celebration hosted by Shania Twain.

5/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Britney Spears Returns to Instagram Dancing After Incident
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Britney Spears Returns to Instagram Dancing After Incident

The pop icon posted a new dance video on Sunday, appearing to move past recent controversy following a restaurant incident that drew public attention. The post, captioned 'Brighter days!!!', shows Spears in a glittery pink dress against an oceanfront backdrop.

5/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Kai Trump Celebrates Graduation with Family Dinner
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Kai Trump Celebrates Graduation with Family Dinner

Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump joined their daughter Kai Trump for a family dinner Friday night following her graduation from The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The celebration included extended family members and took place just days after Kai turned 19.

5/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Will Ferrell Returns to SNL as Epstein Ghost
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Will Ferrell Returns to SNL as Epstein Ghost

Saturday Night Live concluded its 51st season with a controversial cold open featuring Will Ferrell portraying the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein visiting Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The dark political satire marked one of the show's most provocative sketches in recent memory.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Sports Reporter Dines Out Amid Controversy
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Sports Reporter Dines Out Amid Controversy

Dianna Russini and her husband Kevin Goldschmidt were spotted enjoying dinner and a Bruce Springsteen concert in New York City on Saturday evening, appearing unbothered by recent headlines linking the sports journalist to New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Rousey Defeats Carano in 17-Second MMA Comeback
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Rousey Defeats Carano in 17-Second MMA Comeback

Ronda Rousey returned to mixed martial arts after nearly a decade away, defeating Gina Carano by submission in just 17 seconds at the Intuit Dome on Saturday night. The former UFC champion immediately announced her retirement following the victory.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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