Entertainment
Ghislaine Maxwell Allegedly Wrapped Cellphone In Foil To “Evade Detection”
Ghislaine Maxwell, the confidant and associate of infamous sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein, supposedly wrapped her cell phone in tinfoil in a “failed attempt to evade detection,” according to reports made by NBC News. Earlier this month, the former British socialite was arrested at her home in New Hampshire by federal agents that detailed Maxwell’s arrest this Monday (July 13) after her request to be temporarily released from prison upon the wait of her trial was officially documented.
The prosecution wasted no time in attempting to get her request denied by Judge Alison J. Nathan claiming that Ghislaine Maxwell is “an extreme flight risk” and has the means to flee her trial date upon its arrival. Maxwell’s lawyers have officially proposed that she be released on $5 million bail secured by a $3.75 million property she owns in the United Kingdom.
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The prosecuting legal team detailed the events that took place during her arrest as evidence of her inability to be released on bail. According to court documentation, 58-year-old Maxwell was visibly seen attempting to escape out of a window and directly disobeying agent orders upon their arrival to her home on July 2. The court documents read,
“The agents saw the defendant ignore the direction to open the door and, instead, try to flee to another room in the house, quickly shutting a door behind her.”
In further support of the prosecution arguments that Maxwell remain behind bars, the team of lawyers revealed that FBI agents on the scene had discovered Maxwell’s cellphone wrapped in tinfoil as the court records verify their findings reading,
“(In a) seemingly misguided effort to evade detection, not by the press or public, which of course have no ability to trace her phone or intercept her communications, but by law enforcement.”
The prosecutors also factored in Ghislaine Maxwell’s extensive access to her assets and wealth noting that the socialite has direct authority of a Swiss trust worth approximately $4 million and has another approximate $2 million stashed in a private English bank out.
Ghislaine Maxwell has been indicted of charges that include her “assisting, facilitating, and contributing to Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of minor girls by, among other things, helping Epstein to recruit, groom, and ultimately abuse.” Maxwell is accused of grooming and coercing young women into participating in their abuse, some of the women were allegedly as young as 14-years-old. According to Maxwell’s legal representation, she’s ready to reveal some of the world’s most prominent power players in all of sex trafficking, but with the former trafficking confidant currently on suicide watch will she make her way to take the stand and tell the truth of her and her associates wrongdoings?
Check out Good Morning America‘s in-depth look at Ghislaine Maxwell’s life behind bars in the video provided below.
Celebrity
Meek Mill Draws Mixed Reactions With Drill Take on Nico & Vinz’s “Am I Wrong”
Meek Mill has released a couple of songs that leaked online recently, giving fans a proper way to hear the tracks after they popped up over the weekend. “Philly Heathens” has been praised for its attention to street culture and youth affected by violence, but his other new album, “Am I Wrong,” has received a much more divided response.
“Philly Heathens” has been praised for its lyrics about street culture and the young people who get caught up in violence. “Am I Wrong,” however, takes a vastly different approach, remixing the song of the same name by Nico & Vinz as a drill centric interpolation.
“Am I Wrong” is now 12 years old, and its connection to the EDM sound of the time makes it especially recognizable to those who grew up with it. So Meek’s take is built on a familiar musical reference, but the response has been far from universally complimentary. A lot of the criticism has been directed at the hook. The production has also been called dated, but the track was leaked, which may explain its sound. But the strongest reactions have focused on Meek’s chorus vocals.
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Some of the responses have been good, though. Some listeners felt the track was a throwback to the blog era, while others thought the criticism targeted almost entirely the hook, not the song as a whole. One Reddit commenter wrote that the track was good, but the chorus was bad, suggesting that Meek’s performance on the rest of the song was better than the reception to the hook may suggest.
The different reactions demonstrate the contrast between Meek’s two new leaks. “Philly Heathens” has resonated with audiences for its subject matter, while “Am I Wrong” has sparked discussion due to its interpolation and vocal approach.
Both songs are now officially available on YouTube so that fans can decide for themselves. The response to “Am I Wrong” shows how difficult it is to reinterpret a well known song, especially when a recognizable hook becomes the centerpiece of the new version
Celebrity
Drake Joins Karol G in Houston for First Live Performance of “Ahi”
Drake made a surprise appearance in Houston this weekend, joining Karol G on stage for the first-ever live performance of their collaboration, “Ahi.”
The surprise appearance took place during Karol G’s show in Houston, where Drake jumped out from the bottom of the stage to perform the song with her. “Ahi” is the latest from Karol G’s project No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, and the Houston show marked the first time the pair had performed the collaboration together on stage.
Drake made his entrance to a loud reception from the crowd. The rapper popped out from under the stage, bowed to Karol G, hugged her, and launched into their collaboration. With “Ahi,” the performance was not over. Drake stayed on stage and carried on with the set, performing “Janice STFU” and “One Dance” and giving the Houston crowd a long set from the Canadian rapper.
The collaboration also sparked speculation about Drake’s upcoming music. A rumor started that Karol G was one of the collaborators on the project, along with Molly Santana and Future, days before ICEMAN is expected to drop. Future and Molly Santana were among the names on the rumored list, and Future ended up on “Run To Atlanta.”
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Drake’s Houston appearance comes as he continues to promote music outside the traditional album release cycle. He released FOMO, a visual YouTube project featuring visuals for several songs from Habibti and Maid Of Honor nearly two weeks ago. The project also featured a couple of unreleased songs, including new material with Yeat and new unreleased music with Don Toliver.
Drake and Don Toliver have also dropped a remix of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas.” The remix has recently sparked speculation about the artists after re uploaded visuals allegedly erased all footage of Langley.
But the Houston show shifted the focus back to Drake and Karol G. The surprise appearance turned the stop into the first live showcase of “Ahi” for the audience, while Drake’s renditions of “Janice STFU” and “One Dance” extended his surprise time onstage. It also gave fans their first chance to see the two artists perform their collaboration together, adding a live chapter to the release of “Ahi. “
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