Gabrielle Cheyenne was among thousands of fans at Usher's Nashville concert over the weekend, which was one of 40 dates on The R&B Tour with Chris Brown. 

During the show, Cheyenne was picked out from the crowd for the star's signature on-stage serenade - a moment which has historically been a flirty and intimate display. 

But after clips of the moment the woman was pulled off stage by the star went viral, she was met with a torrent of online abuse, and has now spoken out about what really happened. 

'You think I wasn’t going to let THOUSANDS of people see me?' 

"First off NOBODY is declining to go on stage," she wrote on Facebook, as fans questioned why she didn't decline the invite if she wasn't up for the occasion.

Usher pulled the girl from the stage segment during the awkward clip. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Live Nation) Clips show Cheyenne sitting awkwardly as Usher tried to touch her face and guide her toward an onstage bed.  "I don't think she want to be on the stage, huh?" he asked the audience, before signalling to security for her to be removed. 

Speaking about the experience, she added: "I looked good asf, you think I wasn’t going to let THOUSANDS of people see me? 

"On the big screen, where you bi***es will never be???? My mom and I had FLOOR SEATS. Their team approached us and moved us to VIP before the show even started!"

   

@jessicaester01 Girl done played with Usher performance. Should’ve said no from the beginning. #usher #usherraymond #nashville #nashvilletn ♬ original sound - Jessica GQ HOST

'Y'all wanted me to get up there and f**k him atp?' 

She added that the team did not say who she was going up on stage to see, as Brown also does a similar segment in his half of the show - which sees him bring female audience members up onto the stage to perform a sexually charged segment. 

"Y'all wanted me to get up there and f**k him atp? That's the most exciting thing that would've happened in y'all little a** lives !! F**k yall, DISRESPECTFULLY." But as the backlash spilled over into Sunday, Cheyenne posted a number of selfies on Instagram, which she captioned 'unbothered'.

  

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Taking to her stories to further address the hate, she added: "Y’all aren’t gonna get on the internet calling me out my name and disrespecting me and expect me to keep it cool! 

"Don’t think that y'all are going to bully me about an experience that y'all didn’t get!" She noted that people online had turned 'nasty', and has no regrets about how she went about the rare situation.

Lee shot to fame in the 1980s with Mötley Crüe, a band that became known for its hard-partying ways, both on and off stage. Lee and Sixx were famously dubbed the ‘Terror Twins’ due to their excessive behaviour and copious drug taking. 

In 1989 all four members of the band went to rehab to help tackle their individual addictions. Lee spoke candidly about his addiction problems on a recent episode of Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard. 

“In 1989, we all decided we needed to go to rehab or someone was going to die,” he said. “We were zombies and people weren’t waking up. We were like someone’s going to die soon.” Tommy Lee has opened up about his addiction struggles (HELLE ARENSBAK/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images) But for Lee, sobriety didn’t last long and it became an issue he has now battled for decades. “I think three years is the longest I’ve done,” the 63-year-old admitted. “I get so excited that I’m like, ‘Oh my god, dude, I’ve been sober for a year,’ and I celebrate. That’s the f***ing problem.” 

Lee also recalled one particular low point when he and Sixx had run out of heroin so injected neat Jack Daniels instead. “[We] filled up the cap with Jack and then pulled a couple syringes, and were shooting Jack Daniel’s,” he recounted. 

“It was at that moment where I went, ‘Okay, what is happening? We could just drink this, but we’re shooting it. This is f***ing wrong. And somebody’s going to die.” Lee added that he could actually ‘taste’ the alcohol as it entered his blood stream. 

“You could taste it, like you taste heroin,” he said. In an interview on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast in 2023, Lee revealed that during the height of his addiction he was drinking ‘two gallons of vodka’ a day. He said: “Alcohol is a crazy one because it's easy to fall in love with. The way it makes you feel, the way it makes you relax.

Lee said he and bandmate Nikki Sixx once injected Jack Daniels (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) “And then all of a sudden you’re like… I’m drinking two gallons of vodka a day. Two gallons a day. I swear to you, dude. I swear to God. Gallons. The big handle. Two." When Maher asked how long he’d kept that up for, Lee admitted that it was ‘a long time’. 

Since his first stint in rehab in the late 1980s, Lee has returned on several occasions, most recently in 2019. In 2023, he told Maher he had been sober for a year and had no plans to break that. “I still can’t believe it, I pinch myself on a daily basis,” he said. 

The pair appeared together on CNN’s Larry King Live in May 2005, having tied the knot in Palm Beach, Florida, that January. 

During the interview, they discussed their lavish wedding, their relationship behind closed doors and how the businessman’s behaviour at home compared with the demanding image he had built in public.

At the time, Donald was best known as a property mogul and television personality, years before entering the White House as US President. Melania, meanwhile, had married him after the couple first met at a New York Fashion Week party in 1998. 

When conversation turned to the realities of their marriage, Melania explained exactly what she believed a partner needed to cope with life beside Donald.

The pair discussed married life during a 2005 CNN interview with King (Evan Agostini/Staff/Getty Images) As reported by Irish Star, she said: “You know, to marry a man like Donald, you need to know who you are and you need to be very strong, and smart, and he needs to know that he can rely on me.” 

Her answer came as she described the trust and independence she considered important within their relationship. Melania was also asked whether her husband behaved like a control freak at home, but she rejected that description and instead called him ‘a perfectionist’. 

She said his approach to business was different from the way he acted privately, explaining that he had to be tougher while managing employees. She explained: “Maybe he makes demands in his business because he needs to, you know, he's kind of a general, he needs to have people in line, but not at home.”

Rather than describing a marriage dominated by Donald, Melania maintained that the couple saw one another as equals. She added: “We are very equal in the relationship and that’s very important. We share a lot of stuff and I don't think he's a control freak at all” The couple’s relationship began after Donald approached Melania at a party while attending with another woman. 

Because Trump already had a date at the event, Melania refused to hand over her telephone number. However, she took both his personal and business phone numbers instead. The couple married in January 2005 after dating for several years (Johnny Nunez/Contributor/Getty Images) She eventually called him, and the pair continued dating after Donald’s divorce from his second wife, Marla Maples, was finalised in 1999. 

Although they briefly separated in 2000, they reconciled soon afterwards. Donald proposed during the Met Gala in 2004, with Melania later describing the engagement as ‘a great surprise’ and adding: “We are very happy together.” 

They married the following year and welcomed their son, Barron Trump, in 2006. Melania went on to become First Lady following Donald’s 2016 election victory, before returning to the role when he began his second term in January 2025. 

More than two decades after the CNN interview, the pair’s relationship is making headlines more than ever — including a claim about their ‘unconventional marriage’ and Melania’s feelings towards the age gap with the president.

Laura Jackson, 39, was later diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer, which was later upped to stage three, despite not having any of the typical signs, aside from tiredness. However, Laura revealed that she simply put her fatigue down to being a 'working mom', as many people would. 

One of the main symptoms of bowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer), as per Cleveland Clinic, is blood on or in your stool, although the 39-year-old didn't experience this, as well as a number of other typical symptoms. 

However, she does recall having infrequent bouts of diarrhea up to three times in the year leading up to her referral. Constipation or diarrhea are also listed as symptoms, although these can be due to several other reasons. During the 'investigations' into her low iron, Laura had two positive FIT tests, leading her doctor to refer her for a colonoscopy and gastroscopy in May 2025. Laura had a third of her bowel removed during surgery (SWNS) "I don't want to scaremonger but to raise awareness of the FIT test," Laura, from Southampton, UK, said. Also known as a fecal immunochemical test, a FIT test tests for hidden blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of cancer, as per Medline. 

"It would have been left and would have spread if I’d not had it done," she added. "I won't be the only person with no symptoms that has advanced cancer." 

Although Laura's FIT results were 'really high', the mom-of-two said the doctor was expecting to find something, although wasn't expecting her to have cancer. "It was just the most surreal out of body experience ever," she said. Doctors discovered a 5cm tumor in Laura's large intestine, before it was confirmed she had bowel cancer. Two months later, she underwent a three-hour surgery to have a third of her bowel removed. 

A month later, she underwent four rounds of 'mop up' chemotherapy for 12 weeks - and although she has 'no evidence' of cancer anymore, will be under surveillance for the next five years before she can be classed as in remission. 

Reflecting on the only other symptom she believes she 'completely disregarded', Laura said: "Three times a year I'd have stomach cramps and need for a number two but nothing was happening." She then added that she'd have 'intense' pain and 'eventually frequent diarrhea'. The mom of two underwent 'mop up' chemo for 12 weeks (SWNS)

'It changes your outlook on things' 

"Looking back I had a partial bowel obstruction so my body was having a meltdown trying to pass a bowel motion but the tumour was in the way," she said. 

Laura revealed that she would have seen her doctor about the problem if it was every month, however, it wasn't happening frequently enough for her to worry. "My GP saved my life," Laura admitted, as she said she's sharing her story to raise awareness for others. 

She continued: "It changes you as a person. You're always thinking about getting back to normal. That normal is always different. "I don't necessarily mean physically but mentally your mindset changes a lot. 

"You've diced with death in a way and it changes your outlook on things." 

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, contact the American Cancer Society on 1-800-227-2345 or via their live chat feature, available 24/7 every day of the year.

Elizabeth Siders, the mother of 16 'feral children' found in the Ohio 'house of horrors' appeared to be the only member of her family not handcuffed as they were taken to jail. 

New footage has shown how Elizabeth Siders, 33, reacted following her arrest on 30 June as authorities discovered 16 children living in what police have labelled deplorable conditions in a rural home in Vinton County, Ohio. 

Her husband, Gary Siders Jr, 36, and his parents, Gary Siders Sr, 73, and Christina Siders, 67, were also all arrested and charged with 16 counts of endangering children. All four have since entered not guilty pleas. CCTV footage of the family once they arrived at jail following their arrest has been released, as reported by Court TV. Gary Siders Sr (on the left) and Gary Siders Jr (on the right) (Court TV) Elizabeth led out of the van and into jail (YouTube/CourtTV)

Elizabeth Siders did not seem to be handcuffed after being arrested 

The four family members arrived at jail in a sheriff's van, with Gary Sr being the first taken out of the vehicle and taken inside by authorities. 

Though he was in a wheelchair and had to be assisted, Gary Sr was handcuffed. Gary Jr followed and had both his feet and hands shackled, with a chain around his waist. Christina came next and was also cuffed as she held papers. 

Finally, Elizabeth was led out of the van, though she did not appear to be handcuffed like the other three members of her family as she was led inside.

    Further footage showed Christina and Elizabeth being taken for processing. 

Elizabeth stood with a hunched posture and her hands close to her chest. After being searched by an officer, Elizabeth can then be seen clutching her left arm with her right hand before being led away.

Another clip shows Elizabeth, wearing an orange jumpsuit, sitting in a plastic chair as she is asked intake questions by an officer sat behind a desk. Elizabeth and Christina Siders are processed in jail (YouTube/CourtTV)

Christina Siders requests gag order 

It emerged on July 18 that Christina Siders, the grandmother of the 16 children, has filed a motion requesting a gag order. The request came after the same order was granted to her son, Gary Siders Jr. 

If granted, the gag order would stop any further information about Christina or her involvement in the case from being discussed or published. Attorneys and witnesses would be forbidden from discussing the case or making any details public. Christina Siders (Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail) Local news outlet WOWK revealed her request, after Gary Siders Jr. had his approved by Judge Laina Fetherolf Rogers. 

Explaining the decision, the judge said that statements made by prosecutors and attorneys could 'create a reasonable likelihood of prejudicial pretrial publicity which may impact the ability to impanel an impartial jury.' It comes as Elizabeth’s attorney, Thomas Stolly, criticised statements made by law enforcement: “We’re still at the early stages of this criminal case. 

"And so that’s one of the reasons that it’s important to push back against language like that, and it’s important to remember that Elizabeth and the rest of the Siders family are innocent until proven guilty.”

Meanwhile, Gary Siders Sr suffered a fall and a medical episode while on his way to court and was granted a release on a recognizance bond due to his poor health. The four accused adults (Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail) The 16 children were discovered living in 'terrible' conditions. They are aged from 18 months to 18 and it has been reported the eldest child could not write her own name. They are under the care of officials in Ohio. 

Attorney General Andy Wilson said: “I mean, it looked like almost feral animals. It was terrible. “What we saw down here today is pure evil. Most of our livestock was kept in better conditions than the children. It was just a disgusting scene." VT reports there is an expected delay in prosecution due to the very limited communication skills of the children. 

Atimeline of the allegations against the Siders family 

31 March 2008 

Gary Siders Jr, 18, and Elizabeth Siders, 15, are married in Mason County, West Virginia with the consent of Elizabeth’s parents. Marital records indicate Elizabeth's education topped at eighth grade, while Gary Siders Jr. left school after completing ninth grade. 

30 May 2008 

The couple’s eldest child is born. More children are born in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 (twins), 2024 (twins), and 2025. 

19 October 2021 

The superintendent of the Gallia County Local Schools in southeast Ohio told WSAZ3 there are records from this year showing Gary Jr. and Elizabeth were parents with a local school at the time. 

Court records obtained by the Columbus Dispatch reveal that Gallia County Juvenile Court filed six truancy complaints against Gary Siders Jr. and Elizabeth Siders for failing to send their children to school. The kids were allegedly absent for the entirety of the 2021-2022 academic year. 

January 2022 

The truancy cases against the Siders family are closed because they could not be located or served, according to court records reviewed by WCHS. 

10 November 2022 

Elizabeth Siders prematurely delivers conjoined twins, who die an hour after they are born. Named Faith Lee and Bailey Lee Siders, they were joined at the chest, face-to-face, according to birth certificates obtained by WCMH. 

23, 27, 29 and 31 May 2026 

Court records show Gary Siders Jr. is accused of exposing himself on four separate occasions on these dates, WOWK reports. 

30 June 2026 

An arrest warrant is issued for Gary Siders Jr related to four alleged counts of public indecency. Police attend the Siders’ home in relation to this investigation and find 16 children living in what police describe as deplorable conditions. 

Authorities claim the children were confined to a 12-foot by 12-foot space for four years. Gary Siders Sr, 73, Christina Siders, 67, Gary Siders Jr, 36, and Elizabeth Siders, 33, are arrested and charged with 16 counts of endangering children, second-degree felonies. All have since entered not guilty pleas. 

3 July 2026 

In an interview with WSYX ABC 6, Elizabeth Siders’ lawyer Thomas Stolly said on meeting his client for the first time: “I met a woman who was timid and who was exhausted. It looked like she had been crying quite a bit. She looked distraught.” 

When asked if Elizabeth is also a victim in the case, he says: “I don’t think she would classify herself as a victim.” He says the initial coverage of conditions at the Siders’ home is ‘not the whole story’. 

7 July 2026 

All four of the defendants waive their right to a preliminary hearing, meaning the case will now go before a grand jury. They will decide whether to indict the four accused family members. 

On the same day, Gary Sr.’s legal team ask for his $300,000 bail to be waived. They argue it is excessive, saying the 73-year-old has ‘significant health issues’ and ‘very limited mobility’, and doesn’t have the capacity to post any bail money. 

His lawyer, Dorian Keith Baum, says Gary Sr. ‘has denied any and all allegations against him’ and has ‘a vested interest… to clear his name’. Baum also says he has concerns about Gary Sr’s competency to stand trial. 

That day, Gary Sr. is transported to OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. If released from hospital, he will be required to wear a GPS monitor. His bond is changed to a recognizance bond, which means he doesn’t have to pay the money upfront. 

Meanwhile, Elizabeth also asks to be released from prison and her bond changed to a recognizance bond. Stolly says: "The Defendant maintains that her principal desire [is] to reunite with her children; she understands that reunification of any sort is an impossibility if she does not appear before this Court." 

8 July 2026 

Vinton County prosecutor William Archer Jr. tells press that Gary Sr. 'has a serious medical condition that requires specialized care' that would 'potentially bankrupt Vinton County' if he'd remained in jail and the county had to pay for his care. Removing the 16 children from the Siders' home more than doubled the number of children in temporary care in Vinton County, putting further financial strain on local authorities.

Kirsten Lindsey suffered what have been described as 'catastrophic' injuries during an excursion on holiday and has already racked up thousands in medical bills. 

She was enjoying her first ever cruise with her boyfriend Blake Ford, 28, when horror struck while she was suspended in the air - and now, she has issued an update on how she is doing. The holidaymaker, from the US state of Louisiana, headed out on a 'rope swing excursion' on the third day of her voyage with Carnival Cruise. 

According to the travel firm, this was not an activity sponsored or recommended by them. In a GoFundMe explaining what happened, her partner Blake wrote: "What was supposed to be Kirsten’s first cruise turned into the worst experience of our lives. 

"Kirsten was seriously injured during a rope swing excursion. Based on what we witnessed, a retrieval/tag line appears to have been improperly connected to the swing. Kirsten and Blake's cruise ended in horror after she suffered a 'catastrophic' genital injury (GoFundMe)

'The size of a baseball' 

"As she swung out, the line tightened between her legs just before she dropped, causing a catastrophic injury," he explained. Kirsten initially believed it 'was only a scratch' and attempted to 'laugh through the pain', but soon realised it was a lot more serious than she had imagined. 

"Within hours, everything changed," Blake said. "The swelling became severe, the pain became unbearable, and she eventually needed a wheelchair just to get back to our cabin." 

The couple called US emergency services from the ship and Kirsten was taken to the medical centre onboard the Carnival Cruise liner, where she spent 'hours' being treated by doctors. "The swelling continued to worsen until it had reached roughly the size of a baseball," Blake added. The couple suspect the rope swing was 'improperly connected' (GoFundMe) According to the pair, they were told they could either be air evacuated to the US, taken to a hospital in Cozumel and be forced to 'figure out our own way home', or remain at the ship's medical centre for the rest of the journey. 

They opted for the air evacuation - which doesn't come cheap, as Kirsten and Blake said they were told to hand over a $20,000 (£15,000) deposit, while they'd need to stump up another $30,000 (£22,500) after touching down. 

And that's without mentioning the bill they racked up while Kirsten was in the onboard medical facility for approximately 26 hours in total. Blake went on to explain: "Charges alone reached around $3,500 (£2,600), not including physician services, medications, and procedures. 

During that time, her pain became so severe that she could barely move, and at one point the medical staff told me they were trying to keep her awake because she would stop breathing whenever she drifted off from the pain medication." Kirsten initially tried 'to laugh through the pain' (GoFundMe) After hours of waiting, the couple boarded a private medical jet which flew them to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Blake said they were 'away from home' while they sort out Kirsten's 'testing, treatment, and recovery'. 

The pair launched a fundraiser as they still have a 'long road ahead' and the 'financial impact has been overwhelming' already. At the time of writing, it has acquired nearly $20,000 in donations. 

This cash will help Kirsten and Blake pay the fees for 'emergency medical expenses, air evacuation and transportation costs, hospital bills and follow-up care, travel and lodging while she recovers, and getting us and our vehicle home safely'. 

Kirsten underwent surgery and claimed medics told her they have 'never seen anything like' her injury. "They are doing everything they can to prevent permanent damage to her… grapefruit sized lady bits," Blake wrote. 

In a post shared to Facebook on Thursday (23 July), Kirsten offered an update on her condition while praising the kind people who have donated to help her. She explained that she has been made aware that GoFundMe campaigns referencing her plight have been launched 'under Blake's name' - but she has explained that this is not related to them. The tourist, who was medically evacuated from the ship, has racked up huge medical bills already (GoFundMe) "We have one go fund me account and that is it," the tourist said. "Please be aware and don’t let people scam you trying to profit from my injuries. I can’t believe I’m even having to get on here to say this."

Kirsten then explained that she has finally made it home after her ordeal, adding: "I’m now home finally and trying to get settled in. I want to say, thank you a million times to everyone so much for your love and support. "It does not go unnoticed." 

In a comment under the post, she also noted that asking for financial help is 'out of their comfort zone'. A spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Line said in regards to the incident involving Kirsten: "We are aware of reports regarding a guest who was injured while independently exploring Honduras. 

"After returning to the ship, the guest was promptly cared for by our onboard medical team, which provided treatment and facilitated access to additional medical resources. While the incident did not occur on a Carnival-sponsored excursion, we remain concerned for the guest's recovery. The safety and well-being of our guests is always our top priority." 

However, despite the top court letting the civil verdict stand and Judge Lewis Kaplan ordering the immediate disbursement of the funds, Trump’s attorneys have filed new emergency motion papers arguing that Carroll must return every penny. 

In the latest court filing, Trump’s defense team claimed that releasing the money was "premature and improper" because they had formally asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to reject the case. 

They argued that allowing Carroll to retain or spend the $5.6 million while their petition for a rehearing remains pending causes "irreparable harm" to Trump, demanding that the court order her to place the cash back into escrow until every single legal avenue has been fully exhausted. Trump has demanded that E Jean Carroll return every penny of the court settlement (Leonardo Munoz / AFP / Getty Images) The legal maneuver marks the latest chapter in a bitter years-long courtroom saga that began when Carroll publicly accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the 1990s. 

The 82-year-old former advice columnist, testified that what began as a friendly, flirtatious chance encounter with Trump in 1996 at a luxury Manhattan department store soon turned violent in a dressing room. 

Trump, who chose not to attend that first 2023 trial, has consistently maintained his innocence, claiming he never knew Carroll, accusing her of trying to sell books, and famously stating in an interview that 'she’s not my type'. 

However, while the court ultimately chose to dismiss her allegations that Trump had raped her, it did uphold claims for sexual abuse and defamation, prompting the award for $5 million in damages—a sum that grew to over $5.6 million with interest during Trump’s repeated attempts to delay payment. Donald Trump was ordered to pay out the cash settlement after a jury ruled in Carroll's favour (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Carroll’s legal team has hit back hard against Trump’s demand to return the money, calling the motion a 'frivolous and desperate' attempt to rewrite rules that both parties had previously agreed to. 

Lead attorney Roberta Kaplan pointed out that the original agreement explicitly stated the escrow funds would be disbursed upon a Supreme Court refusal to hear the case, arguing that Trump cannot simply demand a refund after losing at every level of the federal justice system. 

While Carroll reportedly plans to place the funds into a retirement account, Trump’s lawyers insist they will continue fighting to claw back the money while also appealing a separate, massive $83.3 million defamation judgment awarded to Carroll by a second jury in 2024. 

The deaf actress, who featured in the Godzilla vs Kong film series, was involved in a fatal single vehicle accident on Tuesday 21 July and tragically passed away while on the way to the hospital. 

Her father Joshua Hottle, shared the news to TMZ and in a 23-minute emotional Facebook livestream where he confirmed in ASL (American Sign Language) that she had died at the age of 18. Police caught on bodycam footage "I am taking a flight that I never would like to take," he said as he prepared to fly from Texas to Maryland to claim his daughter's body. 

Now, audio obtained by Page Six has revealed a heartbreaking detail about the crash and the immediate aftermath, as first responders desperately searched for someone proficient in sign language as they attempted to communicate with Hottle. Kaylee was the only person who died in the crash (Bobby Bank/Getty Images) In the audio, officials can be heard saying: "If anybody has access to the interpreter app on the phones, can you please start this way? Because we need a sign language interpreter." The Frederick County Sheriff, Fire and EMS dispatch audio also revealed that Hottle was 'unconscious' when she was first discovered as the responders worked to assess everyone involved in the crash. 

However, while Hottle's injuries would prove to be fatal, the 19-year-old driver was transported to hospital with injuries which were said to be non life-threatening, while another passenger declined treatment at the scene. 

Police said the vehicle 'traveled off the right side of the two-lane roadway and struck a culvert', adding 'excessive speed is believed to be a contributing factor'. First responders in the audio noted the 'heavy front-end damage' and suggested that the car had travelled roughly 10 feet off the roadway and into a culvert. 

The police statement added: "Hottle was transported from the scene to an area trauma center, where she was later pronounced deceased. 

"The crash remains under investigation by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information related to this investigation is asked to contact Dfc. Rose at 301-600-1046." The audio also reveals that another individual, who is presumed to be the driver, had asked to be seen by medics after complaining of 'rib pain'.

She was best known for her role in the Godzilla vs Kong films (Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) After Hottle sadly passed away en route to the hospital, her father was called and given the terrible news. She had made her acting debut in the Godzilla vs. Kong 2021 release, starring alongside Millie Bobby Brown and Alexander Skarsgård, who learned sign language so that he could properly communicate with her. 

The actress then reprised her role in the 2024 sequel, while also playing a part in the 2021 Magnum P.I reboot. 

Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, where she attended, said in a tribute on social media: “It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that one of our TSD seniors, Kaylee Hottle, tragically passed away yesterday in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland. 

“Our hearts are with Kaylee’s family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time.”

Stars share tributes to Kaylee Hottle 

Millie Bobby Brown Brown shared a still from one of the Godzilla movies (Instagram/@milliebobbybrown) Brown, who appeared in 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019 and 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, posted a snap of Hottle on her Instagram Story. “I’m so devastated to hear this. You will be deeply missed Kaylee,” she wrote. 

Rebecca Hall The pair starred alongside each other in the 2024 film (Instagram/@rebeccahall) Hall, who worked with Hottle on 2024’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, shared a number of snaps of them together. “Devastated to hear this news. My heart goes out to your family. You will be missed Kaylee,” she wrote in the caption. 

Dan Stevens Stevens shared several pics of Hottle in his post (Instagram/@thatdanstevens) Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire actor Stevens posted a tribute to Hottle on his Instagram Story along with a broken heart emoji. 

Marlee Matlin The actress said she was 'gutted' (Instagram/@themarleematlin) Posting a pic of herself, Hottle and actress Shoshannah Stern, Matlin - who was the first deaf performer to win an Academy Award - said: “I am absolutely gutted about the passing of sweet Kaylee Hottle. May her beauty and talent be a memory for eternity.” 

Shoshannah Stern 

The star also penned a tribute, writing: “I am heartbroken. My deepest sympathies to the Hottle family.” 

Legendary Pictures 

The American production company behind the Godzilla films said in a statement: “We are devastated by the tragic passing of Kaylee Hottle. Through her unforgettable portrayal of Jia, Kaylee brought extraordinary heart, humanity, and light to Godzilla, Kong, and the Monsterverse. She was a cherished member of our film family, and her kindness, warmth, and remarkable talent touched everyone fortunate enough to work alongside her. Our hearts are with her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her during this unimaginably difficult time.”

The Canadian hit-maker was welcomed onto the pitch just moments ago by Ted Lasso actor Jason Sudeikis, after which he lifted up his guitar and performed a fully acoustic version of his mellow hit, 'Everything Hallelujah'. 

His set has long been expected to generate significant attention, marking one of his highest-profile performances in recent years and fuelling the internet's long-running ‘Bieber Cup’ jokes, with fans teasing that the tournament has become an unofficial Justin Bieber concert after his surprise performances and public appearances, including at Coachella - later dubbed 'Bieberchella' by social media earlier this summer - sparked renewed excitement over the singer's return to the spotlight.

Bieber performed 'Everything Hallelujah' (Buda Mendes/Getty Images) Sadly, however, the low-key song choice didn't seem to stir much excitement amongst the millions of viewers tuning in from home, who seemingly hoped he'd perform a more upbeat number. 

"The energy of that Justin Bieber halftime show song matched the first half perfectly," one X user hit out. Another teased: "Justin Bieber put me to sleep with that slow halftime song." 

"The fact that Justin Bieber is playing the slowest song and acoustic at the WC final??? this is why there shouldn’t be a halftime show," a third complained. Organisers confirmed the 11-minute mini concert - which has reportedly been inspired by the Super Bowl half-time show - was announced several months prior to the tournament's commencement. Critics joked that the performance sent them to sleep (Alex Pantling - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Despite initially claiming they wouldn't air it, both the BBC and ITV later admitted they were preparing for a 30-minute break to accommodate the musical break, along with their usual 15-minute analysis for the middle of the game. 

The final is taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, known during the tournament as the New York New Jersey Stadium. 

Over 82,500 fans are packed into the venue, which has hosted seven World Cup matches this year. Pre-match entertainment and the trophy presentation complete the day’s schedule.​ The half-time show is the first of its kind, with curated performances by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in partnership with Global Citizen. 

Also included in the line-up were Madonna, Shakira, and BTS as co-headliners, alongside Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus, Coldplay, and appearances from characters including Sesame Street and The Muppets.

The Muppets also featured during the show (Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) The entertainment programme is intended to raise awareness for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, marking a significant departure from previous finals, which have traditionally featured only pre-match and post-match performances.​

Already, we saw Jennifer Hudson perform 'The Star Spangled Banner', despite the US having been booted out of the competition several weeks ago. 

Spain secured themselves a spot in the final after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-finals on Tuesday (14 Jul), having also overcome Belgium, Portugal and Austria in the knockout rounds. Argentina reached the final by beating England 2-1 in a heartbreaking defeat for the Three Lions, following victories over Switzerland, Egypt and Cape Verde. The tournament hasn't been without its controversies (Evrim Aydin/Anadolu via Getty Images) The build-up to the grand finale has not been without controversy, however. In the days leading up to the final, there was widespread speculation about whether US President Donald Trump would attend, with his presence prompting heightened security measures around the stadium before it was confirmed he would attend. 

Ticket prices have also been a major talking point throughout the tournament. FIFA faced criticism over its use of dynamic pricing, with standard tickets for the final reaching thousands of dollars and some resale listings climbing significantly higher, prompting complaints from supporters and politicians alike over affordability. 

Meanwhile, fans travelling to the stadium have reported lengthy queues amid enhanced security and ticket scanning issues ahead of kick-off. Once the match concludes, attention will turn to the medal ceremony, the presentation of the FIFA World Cup Trophy and the closing ceremony, officially bringing the 2026 tournament to an end.

Spain claimed victory in the World Cup, beating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a tense finale to what has been an exciting and at times controversial tournament. 

As the Spanish team lifted the trophy and celebrated, US president Donald Trump stood next to them on the podium along with Infantino. 

Trump was one of the few people who was permitted to handle the World Cup trophy, presenting it to Spanish captain Rodrigo Cascante, or Rodri, before the team celebrated their victory. 

But all the while Trump could be seen hovering at the side of the stage in a repeat of the move he pulled at the FIFA Club World Cup last year. Body language expert Mark Bowden told via casino.ca why Trump was eager to remain onstage during the celebrations, even as he claimed Infantino was trying to direct him away.

The Spanish team celebrates their victory (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) "After the presentation, the FIFA president tries to direct Trump to move away from the team and out of frame for the final celebratory photo," he said, revealing the real reason Trump stayed put. 

"However, Trump lingers on the edge of the group just as the final glitter cannons go off for the celebration still shot that will be shown across the world. 

"By doing so, Trump manages to get a chance to remain in the final, iconic photograph." 

"More Team FIFA than Team Trump" 

Bowden also claimed the winning team appeared to be happier to interact with Infantino than they were with Trump. 

"Throughout the line, players from both sides, including the victorious Spaniards, clearly preferred to spend more time with the FIFA President with whom they were much more jovial and physically comfortable and celebratory than with President Trump," he told. 

"It is clear who is most valuable in that lineup to them, they were clearly more 'Team FIFA' than 'Team Trump'!" Bowden also noticed one thing about Trump's body language and interactions which appeared to be different to how he often interacts with others. 

"Again and of note, Trump makes no attempt to pull any of these players off balance, completely breaking from his purposeful, signature handshake routine," he said. Trump presents the trophy to Rodri (Carl Recine/Getty Images) "The absence of his usual handshake really illustrates how this signature Trump move to pull others off balance is a conscious choice for him." Crucially, Bowden noted that the players themselves appeared to be less than thrilled at the prospect of interacting with Trump. 

"None of the players spend a second longer than necessary with Trump, except for Spain's captain, Rodrigo (number 16)," said Bowden. "Trump gives him a double shoulder hold, doing his best to assert some kind of connection and mutual dominance with the chief player of the winning side." 

Trump presented the trophy to Rodri, with Bowden analyzed the body language in this climactic moment in the World Cup. 

"Finally, the World Cup trophy is presented," he said. "The FIFA President and Trump present it equally together, with both men placing both hands on the trophy at the exact same time and carrying it together, a clear demand from FIFA that the status be shared." 

Spain defeated Argentina last night (David Ramos/Getty Images) Morocco, Portugal and defending champions Spain will co-host the FIFA World Cup in 2030, marking the football tournament’s 100th anniversary. It’s set to run from June 8 2030 to July 21 2030, making it the longest World Cup in history at 44 days. 

FIFA also announced that three separate matches will take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, as a tribute to the first-ever World Cup back in 1930. All six host nations will automatically qualify, which means we'll definitely be seeing Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in at least the group stages. 

In Spain, matches will take place in Barcelona, Bilbao, Las Palmas, Madrid, San Sebastian, Seville, Valencia, Vigo and Zaragoza. In Portugal, stadiums in Lisbon and Porto have been earmarked, while the games in Morocco will be played in Agadir, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesh, Rabat and Tangier. 

Plus the three special opening centenary games will be played at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina; the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay; and the Estadio Osvaldo Dominguez Dibb in Asuncion, Paraguay.

The US president also greeted Lionel Messi and the rest of the Argentina team, as he placed the second place medals around their neck, alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. 

After the dramatic end to the game and post-match chaos, Trump walked onto the New York/New Jersey Stadium pitch, as he prepared for his big moment. 

Police reveal Brittany Clarke alligator attack 999 call Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, whose country also hosted the 2026 World Cup, also joined for the ceremony, but all eyes were on the POTUS, how the players interacted with him, and what he said.

Although we know Trump isn't one for a filter, it looked like he was on his best behavior last night, repeating one phrase to the players, a lip reader reveals. Donald Trump shook hands and shared a short message exchange with the players (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Nicola Hickling, of LipReader Ltd, on behalf of Covers.com, told the Mirror that Trump didn't have a customized message for each player, instead, repeating: "You are a champ," before adding: "Amazing player." 

However, Argentine centre-back Cristian Romero appeared to snub the president's handshake during the presentation, seemingly walking straight past him after he received his medal from Infantino. 

Despite delivering a short message and not taking up too much of the players' time when placing the medals around the neck, Trump seemingly decided it was his time to shine when it was trophy time. The POTUS, who walked out onto the pitch with a number of boos, was seen holding the trophy with the FIFA president, as they presented it to Spain. 

However, instead of letting the Spanish team have their moment with the trophy, which they won for the second time in the team's history, it seems Trump couldn't help but remain the center of attention. Trump was seen 'hanging around' as the Spain team lifted the trophy (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) The 80-year-old stayed firmly on the stage, choosing to stand there and smile, instead of moving to the side and letting the players have their moment, like Infantino did. He also gave a thumbs up sign and was seen doing the famous dance with his arms with one of the Spanish players. 

However, after being ushered away by Infantino, Trump finally let the winners enjoy their moment. "Donald Trump photobombing Spain’s World Cup celebration is the single most predictable moment of 2026," one viral post on X read. He joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the celebrations (Carl Recine/Getty Images) Someone else joked: "Trump consistently stays on stage whenever giving out football trophies. As if he won." 

It's not the first time a similar incident has happened. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final was hosted at the very same stadium, with the US leader once again helping to award the players. 

With Trump hanging around, the moment created a viral meme of Chelsea's Cole Palmer famously looking around in utter confusion. We'd expect nothing less! 

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will co-host the FIFA World Cup in 2030, marking the football tournament’s 100th anniversary. 

It’s set to run from 8 June 2030 to 21 July 2030, making it the longest World Cup in history at 44 days. FIFA also announced that three separate matches will take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, as a tribute to the first-ever World Cup back in 1930.

The massive multi-million-dollar electronic wire transfer marks the definitive end of a bitter, years-long legal battle following a 2023 civil trial. 

A unanimous nine-person Manhattan jury had found Trump liable for sexually abusing the former advice columnist in a luxury department store dressing room in the 1990s, as well as subsequently defaming her when she publicly came forward. 

While the original $5 million judgment had been sitting securely in a court-controlled escrow account as Trump launched multiple high-level appeals, the US Supreme Court ultimately declined to hear the case. 

Following a furious, last-minute legal 'tit-for-tat' where Trump's team tried to freeze the funds, federal Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered the immediate release of the cash, which had grown to $5.62 million with accumulated interest. Taking straight to her Substack blog to celebrate the historic payout, the 82-year-old author did not hold back, sending a triumphant message directly to her readers. Trump finally paid E Jean Carroll a whopping $5.8million in damages on Tuesday (Steven Ferdman/Getty Images )

E. Jean Carroll's response to Donald Trump's settlement 

"The Eagle Has Landed," Carroll wrote, before thanking more than a dozen current and former members of her high-powered legal team who helped carry the case across the finish line. 

However, it was her parting shot directed at Trump's own fiery powerhouse attorney that completely captured the internet's attention. Taking an incredibly public, sarcastic swipe at the defense team's failed efforts to block the money, Carroll added: "And... a special, special thanks to Alina Habba Esq.! I could not have done it without you." 

The savage trolling instantly went viral across social media with users flooded the timeline to react to the dramatic conclusion of the escrow battle. Carroll's lead attorney, Roberta Kaplan, also released a victorious statement to Axios on Tuesday, July 14, confirming the transfer, stating: “Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll," 

”Today, we are pleased to report that she has received the damages payment the jury awarded her as a result of that verdict."

Trump's legal team is still disputing an ongoing judgement in which a jury awarded Carroll $83m after Trump defamed her (SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images) While Trump’s legal spokespeople have blasted the payout as a 'Democrat-funded travesty,' Carroll’s team has already confirmed to the appeals court that she intends to place the massive windfall safely into an interest-bearing retirement account. 

With a separate, staggering $83 million defamation judgment against Trump still working its way through the appeals process, the internet is bracing itself for the next chapter of this explosive legal saga. 

The president is no stranger to criminal cases - especially high profile ones such as the following: 

Capitol riot and 2020 election 

A federal criminal case was held against Trump regarding his alleged participation in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 US presidential election, which saw Joe Biden be elected as president. The case also looked into his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, which saw a mob of thousands of his supporters break into the Capitol buidling. 

After Trump pleaded not guilty to attempting to overturn the results of the election through a plot in which pro-Trump slates of fake electors would be created, a judge dismissed the charges in 2024. 

New York hush money 

Shortly before the 2016 presidential election that Trump won, adult film actress Stormy Daniel claimed he paid her $130,000 to keep quiet about her claim that she had sex with him - something he denied.

Following a trial and jurors deliberating for two days, Trump was found guilty of all 34 counts of fraud under campaign finance laws, making him the first US president to become a convicted felon.