Drake has teamed with Live Nation to create another music venue. He’s launched the second History in his native Canada, taking to Instagram to make the announcement and share images of the new space.

“Today we open the second History,” Drake captioned the post on Thursday. “A venue for outstanding artists and the incredible fan bases that seek that communal family experience.”

He thanked Live Nation for trusting him “on a journey that I hope is shared with every city and country worldwide,” noting that the venues “are where our stories are born, elevated, shared, and hopefully revisited.”

He adds that he personally thought “about every artist that had to play a venue and ask themselves ‘is this what making it feels like’ because I know we respect all the heritage and all the years of inheritance but hope to create a better experience for our budding artists moving forward.”

Speaking to CBC News, Ali Shafaee, regional vice-president with Live Nation Canada, described the new venue, which features a general-admission standing room space on the main floor that can also host concerts and galas. The second floor offers premium space, with 112 seats for fans who want to sit individually or in groups, as well as standing room behind the reserved seating.

Shafee added that 60 shows have been planned for the remainder of the year, with 150 more scheduled for next year.

The first History concert venue opened in Toronto, Ontario, in 2021. The new one is located in Ottawa, Canada.

“I will be there to drop off my personal touch to Ottawa soon,” Drake wrote in his post.

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(FRISCO, Texas) — A Texas judge is hearing arguments Thursday on whether Karmelo Anthony should get a new trial, two months after a jury convicted and sentenced him to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing a fellow student at a high school track meet.

The hearing comes a day after the Collin County judge who presided over the murder trial was removed from further proceedings in the case.

Prosecutors called the deadly stabbing “unjustified” and “plain and simple murder,” while the defense argued that Anthony acted in self-defense when he stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco in April 2025.

After hearing four days of testimony, a Collin County jury found Anthony, 19, guilty of murder following three hours of deliberation on June 9. The same jury sentenced him to 35 years in prison after several more hours of deliberation.

Anthony’s attorneys claimed in a motion seeking a new trial that the teen was “coerced” into waiving his right to testify, stemming from a purported dispute between defense attorneys and prosecutors about whether his testimony would be covered by an agreement limiting some character evidence in the trial. Defense attorneys alleged this denied him a “complete defense.”

The defense also alleged that Collin County Judge John Roach improperly instructed the jury and that his courtroom restrictions, which limited public access to the proceedings, denied Anthony a fair trial.

In a statement to ABC Dallas affiliate WFAA ahead of this week’s hearings, Collin County First Assistant District Attorney Bill Wirskye said Anthony’s new, post-trial attorneys “filed a motion containing several inaccurate characterizations of the trial proceedings.”

“I and the entire prosecution team conducted this trial ethically and in full compliance with the Court’s ruling and any agreements with defense counsel,” Wirskye added.

In opening remarks during Thursday’s hearing, defense attorney Russell Wilson said Anthony decided not to testify because he believed the prosecution would not adhere to the agreement not to question him about his past behavior, beyond what happened during the confrontation at the track meet, WFAA reported.

Wirskye, meanwhile, said he offered the agreement to “stay away from historical character and stick to the facts — what happened under the tent” in order to “keep the peace” amid what he said was intense public vitriol over the case that led to threats against both sides, WFAA reported. He said the trial defense attorneys agreed to it, and that the “agreement was held.”

Wirskye also pushed back on defense claims that Anthony had insufficient time to decide whether to testify and noted that prosecutors wanted him to take the stand, saying, “There’s nothing better in my business than a testifying defendant,” WFAA reported.

The hearing is ongoing, with the defense so far calling Derrick Jackson, the former Collin County public information officer, to discuss the courtroom protocols, and Mike Howard, one of Anthony’s trial attorneys.

A new judge is presiding over Thursday’s hearing, after Judge Sid Harle granted the defense’s motion to recuse Roach from any further matters in the Anthony case.

In his order issued Wednesday, Harle wrote that there were grounds for recusal “in that the evidence adduced at the hearing is such that the respondent judge’s impartiality might reasonably be questioned.”

Retired Kaufman County District Judge Michael Chitty has been assigned to oversee the case.

In the defense motion seeking to recuse the trial judge from the post-trial proceedings, Anthony’s attorneys questioned both Roach’s impartiality in the case and his courtroom restrictions.

The motion cited what it called “problematic comments” Roach made during an interview following the verdict, in which it said the judge “endorsed the jury’s guilty verdict” and defended his courtroom restrictions. It also pointed to a public letter Roach released following the trial, in which he stated that those who worked on the case “contributed to ensuring the process was conducted fairly.”

Anthony’s attorneys said Wednesday that they are “pleased” with Harle’s decision to recuse Roach and “look forward to presenting the merits of Karmelo’s motion for a new trial to a fair and independent judge.”

Ahead of the high-profile trial, Roach imposed a gag order and barred any electronics from the courtroom during the proceedings due to the attention the case had garnered.

“Due to the significant public and media interest in this case, the Court finds that specific procedures are necessary to ensure the Defendant’s right to a fair and impartial trial, the orderly administration of justice, the safety and security of all participants, and reasonable public access consistent with constitutional requirements,” Roach wrote in a May order.

On Wednesday, Chitty ordered that the trial procedures will remain in effect at this time for future proceedings in the case.

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(WASHINGTON) — The FBI seized former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s electronic devices as part of an ongoing criminal probe, according to sources familiar with the situation. 

Swalwell was served with a search warrant for his cellphone and other electronic devices while he was at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday night, according to sources, and agents served a search warrant at his Washington, D.C., home on Sunday.

Swalwell resigned from Congress in April after being accused of sexual misconduct and was about to face efforts by his colleagues to have him expelled from the House.

Swalwell had suspended his campaign for California governor the day before after the San Francisco Chronicle reported that an ex-staffer alleged that he sexually assaulted her twice when she was too intoxicated to consent.

The House Ethics Committee announced the same day that it was investigating the allegations against him.

Lonna Drewes said in a news conference after Swalwell’s resignation that he raped her in 2018 and believes he drugged her drink when the two were planning to attend a political event. 

Drewes is one of at least six women who have made allegations of sexual misconduct against Swalwell.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced it is launching an investigation into Drewes’ allegations against Swalwell.

Swalwell has denied the allegations.

In a statement posted on X announcing that he intended to resign from Congress, Swalwell said that he was “deeply sorry” to his family, staff and constituents but that “he will fight the serious, false allegation made against me.”

“I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members. Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong,” Swalwell said. “But it’s also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress.” 

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is also investigating allegations against Swalwell, a source familiar with the investigation told ABC News.

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When Kehlani thinks back to winning a Grammy, she tells Billboard, “It was a great moment.”

“For as long as I’ve been working, and as long as things have been going left, people have been telling me, ‘You deserve more,'” she says. “In order to survive in this industry, I’ve stayed grounded in the idea that my purpose is my purpose, and what God has for me is for me. It wasn’t like this Grammy is going to confirm that what I’m doing has purpose, that what I’m doing is valid or God’s plan for me. But it’s cool to be recognized by an institution that has always upheld excellence.”

She adds that celebrating with friends and fellow Grammy winners Leon Thomas and Durand Bernarr “couldn’t have been cooler.”

“Not only for us but for R&B. It proved the worthiness of time, brick-building and development — everything that we’ve put in for the genre thus far,” she notes.

Elsewhere in the Billboard story, Kehlani credited her focus on R&B to being “raised mostly on neo-soul” and loving “the range of Musiq Soulchild, D’Angelo, Brandy, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, but also Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. Stevie Wonder is my No. 1 of all time.”

When it comes to making her own music, though, her goal is for “people to feel warmth.”

“Even if it’s a sad song. My favorite music is any song I hear that takes me back to being in my auntie’s house,” Kehlani said. “It’s this certain nostalgia; this childhood thing that good music will just hug you.”

Kehlani won her first Grammys back in February. She took home best R&B song and best R&B performance for “Folded.”

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(NEW YORK) — The FBI arrested a woman who they allege was plotting to attack the New York State Capitol building in Albany.

The FBI alleged in a criminal complaint Thursday that Jessica Bowie, 35, pledged allegiance to ISIS in online communications and began planning the attack in July.

The suspect converted to Islam about five years ago and in messages with unidentified users pledged support to ISIS, the criminal complaint said.

Bowie had allegedly discussed her plans with FBI informants and spent weeks doing surveillance of the Capitol, including taking pictures from various vantage points, including an “observation hall nearby,” the criminal complaint said.

She allegedly bought bomb materials from a hardware store on Aug. 5 and plotted with the informants for the next two weeks, according to the complaint.

The informants allegedly met with Bowie on Wednesday and provided her with an inert explosive device and an inert handgun along with instructions on how to detonate the explosive, the complaint said.

The FBI soon arrested her, the complaint said.

Upon being interviewed by FBI agents she allegedly said, “There’s no helping me, you guys know enough, there’s no helping me, I’m … going to prison for the rest of my life,” according to the complaint.

“Material support is up to 20 years in prison, I already Googled it before, I know I’m going to jail,” she allegedly said.

Attorney information for the suspect was not immediately available.

This is a developing story.

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DaBaby and Bunna B kick off a new music series titled YouTube Avenues, highlighting successful artists who used YouTube as an “avenue” in their journeys.

DaBaby specifically opens up about the marketing behind some of his biggest hits, how he spent his entire record advance, his use of short-form vertical content and more.

The episode also features a deep-dive into Choker’s cinematic R&B visuals, the rise of El Malilla and duo TXC, as well as Trap Dickey showcasing Southern hip-hop and a performance by Bunna B.

Hosted by Wallo267 of Million Dollaz Worth of Game and YouTube Artist Partnerships lead Brittany Lewis, YouTube Avenues was launched “by YouTube to empower emerging creators and music artists in underrepresented, underserved communities,” according to a press release.

Future episodes will feature Rich the Kid, Tobe Nwigwe and more.

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Mariah Carey’s eighth studio album, Glitter, turns 25 years old in September, which is a cause for celebration.

In honor of the milestone, the album, which also served as the soundtrack to the film of the same name, will make its debut on vinyl for the first time since its release. It will be pressed on Midnight Purple two-LP vinyl, while a limited-edition deluxe version will be pressed on Glittering Pink two-LP vinyl. The latter will be exclusively available via Amazon, Mariah’s website and uDiscover Music and will feature three bonus tracks: “Out Here On My Own,” “Loverboy (Firecracker – Original Version)” and “Never Too Far/Hero (Medley),” which marks its first time on vinyl.

An expanded digital deluxe edition will also be available to stream, complete with 15 additional tracks. It includes rare and previously unreleased recordings, as well as selections from Mariah’s personal vault that offer fans insight into the behind-the-scenes process of making the album and showcase some of her collaborations. It will all be available starting Oct. 30. Fans can preorder the vinyl and presave the digital edition now.

“If someone had told me back in 2001 that I’d one day be unironically celebrating Glitter’s 25th anniversary, I never would have believed them,” Mariah said in a statement. “I made this album with so much love and care, so it was devastating to watch it become a punchline. I’m endlessly grateful to my fans who kept championing it all these years, and I hope even more people can finally hear it for what it is. We found a few recordings buried in the vault that I am really looking forward to sharing with you in October!”

She’s released a reimagined version of “Didn’t Mean To Turn You On” featuring acclaimed British-Canadian singer/songwriter Rochelle Jordan. A visualizer is available on YouTube.

Released in September 2001, Glitter served as the soundtrack to the film, in which she played an aspiring singer navigating love amid her pursuit of fame. Collaborators included Eric Benét, Ludacris, Da Brat, Busta Rhymes, Fabolous and Ja Rule.

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(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed his name on one of the slabs of a new multimillion-dollar granite helipad being built on the White House South Lawn as he showcased the ongoing construction project for the first time.

“It’s very exciting, very exciting, and I think it will be here for a long time,” Trump told reporters as he gave them a tour and touted the project, which will feature the U.S. seal.  

But questions are mounting about who is paying for the project and if taxpayers might be on the hook.

Trump announced the helipad in July from the Oval Office, and said that Sikorsky, the manufacturer of the Marine One fleet that carries the president, would pay for the build.

“They are paying for the cost of it. It’s about $5 or $6 million. They’re paying the full cost,” Trump said at the time.

On Wednesday Trump reiterated that Sikorsky was footing much of the bill with additional “donations from numerous people, including me.”

A spokesperson for Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky’s parent company, told ABC News in a statement last month that its contribution was “made to the National Park Service.”

They added that their work with the administration was being “guided by rigorous ethics and compliance standards.”

Trump said crews were working nearly around the clock to bring the project in for a landing, starting as early as six in the morning and wrapping at midnight.

In addition to landing Marine One, the helipad would be used for when foreign dignitaries come for state visits and as a cocktail space ahead of events at the ballroom he’s constructing. He has in the past said it could also be used for news conferences.

The president said his signature, and that of those leading the project, will be on the back of the head of the eagle, which is part of the U.S. seal, and would not be visible once the project is complete.

ABC News has asked the White House Historical Association whether there are any past instances of a president inscribing their own name on a project on the grounds. 

The president has said the landing zone is being built to allow newer Marine One helicopters that ferry the president to make trips to the White House.

“This is a helipad at the highest level. It can land any helicopter in the world, no matter how big, no matter how powerful, no matter how strong,” he said.

Lockheed Martin delivered a new fleet of Sikorsky helicopters to the Air Force in 2024, but the White House has had to keep using the older fleet for South Lawn departures and arrivals because they burn the grass. The newer helicopters have been used at other locations. 

A construction worker told the president that the helipad could be completed by “the 21st,” though it was not clear if that was of August or September. Trump is slated to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept. 24.

“Oh, so we might make it for President Xi? That would be great,” Trump said. He later added, “Not imperative, but it would be very nice to have it done.”

He also admitted that work was delayed for a week after he asked for the helipad to be raised to account for a slope in the lawn.

“Sorry to take an extra week and a half, but lifting it up was one of the best things we’ve ever done, right? Trump said to the construction workers standing around him.

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(DILLEY, Texas.) — Last month, Kelly Ocampo believed she received good news: Her 21-year-old pregnant sister had finally been granted bond and was going to be released from the family immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas.

The letter she received from a lawyer to whom she had paid more than $3,000 was written on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement letterhead and stated that the ICE bond for Maria Alejandra Gomez-Quiroz was approved.

“This notice confirms that the immigration bond ordered by the Immigration Court has been successfully paid through an official payment method authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS),” the letter stated.

When Ocampo received the letter, her sister had been in detention for a few weeks. But now, a month after she believed the bond was approved, her sister — who is five months pregnant — is still in federal immigration custody.

“It was a scam,” Ocampo told ABC News.

Ocampo believes she was scammed by an individual posing as an immigration attorney, and said her sister has now been detained for over 40 days. Ocampo and her family spent all their savings on the alleged lawyer to try to get her sister released, she said.

ABC News reached out to the person Ocampo says claimed to be a lawyer, but did not receive a response.

Ocampo told ABC News that her sister and partner were fleeing violent guerrillas in Colombia and were planning on applying for asylum in the U.S.

Gomez-Quiroz was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol at the border in June.

She is one of at least 500 people detained at Dilley and one of four pregnant women being held there as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown, according to lawmakers.

Her detention comes as a federal district judge in California has ordered the appointment of a special master and independent monitor to examine “time in custody” at the Dilley facility to ensure that the government is complying with guidelines established in previous legal settlements.

Immigration lawyers have argued that the administration is detaining people longer than allowed by previous court settlements.

Immigrant advocacy groups have also said that arrests and detentions of pregnant women violate an ICE directive stating that the agency should not “detain, arrest, or continue to detain individuals known to be pregnant, postpartum, or nursing” except under exceptional circumstances.

ABC News previously reported on a different 21-year-old pregnant woman who has been detained at Dilly for more than 50 days with her 2-year-old son.

Immigrant advocates, medical professionals and lawmakers have previously raised concerns about conditions at the South Texas facility.

The order from the California judge also calls for the special master and independent monitor to monitor compliance with “adequate access to medical care” at Dilley.

DHS officials have previously disputed any allegations of substandard medical care at the detention facility.

A spokesperson for DHS said Gomez-Quiroz was convicted of illegal entry on July 6 and stated that she remains in ICE custody pending the outcome of her removal proceedings.

In response to concerns from Gomez-Quiroz’s family that she has been experiencing lower abdominal pain, a DHS spokesperson said, “It is a longstanding practice to provide comprehensive medical care from the moment a person enters ICE custody.”

“She’s been very depressed,” Ocampo told ABC News. “My mom is desperate … this is a very hard situation.

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Keke Palmer has survived years in the game, and her longevity is partially due to advice she received from Queen Latifah. During an appearance on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, she shared that she learned from her mentor the importance of letting her work speak for itself.

“People are watching even when you don’t think they’re watching,” Keke said, recalling a lesson she learned from Queen. “It’s not what you say. It’s what you do.” She noted that Queen once referred her for a role after seeing her work ethic, professionalism and more.

“I just remember thinking in that moment, ‘Wow, my work ethic precedes me,’” she continued. “The way that I continue to move into the game, it’s going to count for something at some point.”

Keke and Queen previously worked together on Barbershop 2: Back in Business as well as 2012’s Joyful Noise and Ice Age: Continental Drift. They are also set to appear on NBC’s The Voice: Celebrity, with Keke serving as host and Queen taking on a judge’s role.

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