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New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Florida ‘predator' given probation for pepper-spraying rich men and stealing luxury watches off their wrists
A Florida 'predator' was given a slap on the wrist after pleading guilty to luring rich men to hotels, pepper-spraying them, and robbing them of their luxury watches. Esther Torres, 20, avoided jail time and was sentenced to five years' probation on Wednesday following two incidents where she isolated the men and sprayed them, robbing one of an expensive Hugo Boss watch, and another of a luxurious $22,000 Rolex watch in late March, Law & Crime reported. The first incident took place at the Breakwater Hotel in Miami Beach, with the 20-year-old thief pepper-spraying the victim, then taking his Hugo Boss watch off his wrist. 3 Esther Torres pleaded guilty to luring rich men to hotels, pepper-spraying them, and robbing them of their luxury watches. Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center She also then robbed him of more than $200 in cash and Euros, and made off with several of his credit cards. During the second incident, Torres pepper-sprayed another man at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami, snatching a $22,000 Rolex Submariner from the victim. The victim told police that the mace attack left him temporarily blind. Surveillance footage also captured Torres leaving both hotels after macing and stealing the watches, according to Law & Crime. 'We have a predator, and she's preying on male victims,' the owner of the Sherbrooke Hotel — located minutes away from the Breakwater Hotel — Mitch Novick, told WSVN. Novick said he also handed over surveillance footage from his hotel to help police ID the Torres. 3 The Breakwater Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Fotoluminate LLC – Police got hot on Torres' trail in April when she arrived at the scene of another person's traffic stop after the man driving had been arrested. She was later identified as the suspect of the two robberies by her driver's license, which she provided to police at the scene. Torres was finally brought to justice in May and was arrested by police during a traffic stop. Cops confirmed her identity based on an image from a 'need to identify' flyer issued by law enforcement. 3 The Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach. Monteleone – Police released body-worn camera footage of Torres' arrest, which shows her dressed in a strapless white top and hair bonnet, being asked by police if she has any weapons on her, according to Law & Crime. 'You have no weapons on you, none of that stuff, right?' an officer asked in the clip. 'No, no,' Torres replied. Police said Torres had a child in her car when she was taken in. The child in the vehicle was picked up before she was taken to jail. She was initially charged with two counts of robbery in the first degree and was ordered to be detained without bond, Law & Crime reported. Torres was granted a recognizance bond in June and is no longer in the jail system following her sentencing to probation.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shaboozey goes viral over reaction to Megan Moroney comment at American Music Awards
Shaboozey's reaction to a comment made by Megan Moroney at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) has gone viral. The A Bar Song (Tipsy) star, real name Collins Chibueze, and the Tennessee Orange singer-songwriter took to the stage at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas on Monday night to present the award for Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group. Shaboozey began by reflecting on the importance of country music in AMA history and noted the award for Favorite Male Country Artist went to Charley Pride in the first year of the show. Moroney, who was also reading from a teleprompter, then commented: "That same year, Favorite Female Artist went to Lynn Anderson, and this award went to (folk music group) The Carter Family, who basically invented country music." Shaboozey paused as he processed Megan's words before frowning and doing a small eye roll. The 30-year-old then let out a laugh and continued to present the nominees in the category, with the prize ultimately won by Dan + Shay. The duo beat out Old Dominion, Parmalee, The Red Clay Strays, and Zac Brown Band to take home the accolade. Representatives for Shaboozey and Megan, 27, have not yet commented on the moment. However, the Good News hitmaker's reaction has sparked debate on social media. "Megan Moroney just said the Carter Family invented country music and Shaboozey just shot her the hardest side eye. That's what I came here for," one user wrote on X, while another added, "The Carter Family definitely shaped country, but invented? Bit of a stretch." Yet, many fans were quick to defend Megan. "Megan Moroney did not write the script (she was just reading the prompter)," one follower argued.
Economic Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Janet Jackson's journey: from childhood star to iconic music legend still reigning in Vegas
Janet Jackson, the youngest of the iconic Jackson family, is marking over 50 years in music with a Las Vegas residency and a prestigious Icon Award at the American Music Awards. Her legacy, resilience and cultural impact continue to inspire generations, proving her enduring status as a music legend Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A career that outlasted the noise Endurance through personal struggles Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A living legend still breaking records At nearly 60, Janet Jackson still commands the stage with the intensity of a star in her prime. For fans who have followed her since her days on TV's Good Times or her breakthrough Control album, watching her headline a sold-out Las Vegas residency is more than nostalgia, it is year, Janet Jackson receives the honorary Icon Award at the American Music Awards, a moment that not only recognizes her record-breaking achievements but also highlights a deeper truth: she is still here, still shining, and still building her legacy far beyond what many expected. The ceremony, hosted by Jennifer Lopez from the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas, marks her first televised performance since read: AMAs red carpet 2025 & reality check: Do artists really get paid to perform or win? Janet's career has always been long-distance. She began performing at age seven, stepping onto a Las Vegas stage, and now, five decades later, she's returned to that same city to celebrate her achievements. Her cultural impact is undeniable, with five Grammy Awards , two Emmys, 180 million albums sold, and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of the Jackson family name helped open doors, Janet carved her own path, facing challenges that came with fame and identity. 'I wanted to make it on my own,' she once said, reflecting on the weight of being Michael Jackson's sister. She is now the most widely recognized woman in the Jackson family, having overcome the shadow of her brothers to claim her own runs in Janet's blood, but her journey has never been effortless. Her relationship with Michael was close but complicated. She revealed painful childhood memories, Michael teasing her about her weight, and body image issues that followed her into adulthood. At 30, she experienced severe depression, yet found strength in her private life has seen turmoil as well. Janet has been married three times and became a mother at 50 with her third husband, Wissam Al Mana. That marriage ended months after their son's birth, amid claims of control and emotional strain. Since then, she has lived more privately, focusing on motherhood and her read: American Music Awards 2025: Event date, time, host, performances, presenters, guest appearances, nominees and where to watch Despite not releasing a new album in a decade, Janet remains a powerful force in music. Her 2001 hit 'Someone to Call My Lover' is now trending on TikTok, driving a 1,400 per cent spike in streams and reaching No. 3 on the Billboard R&B recognizes her as one of only four artists, alongside U2, Bruce Springsteen, and Barbra Streisand, to top the charts in four consecutive decades. Her Las Vegas residency is a testament to her ongoing appeal. Performing for over two and a half hours, she delivers packed shows at Resorts World Theatre, with her mother Katherine often in the recent years, documentaries and public apologies have reignited public reflection on her past, including the 2004 Super Bowl controversy. She has chosen to respond not with bitterness, but with grace and continued fans and the music industry alike, Janet Jackson's legacy is not a chapter that's closing, it's a story still being written, one powerful note and sold-out show at a time.
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Bad date? Broward woman jailed for $30K jewelry heist at Miami Beach hotel: cops
A Pompano Beach woman is behind bars in connection with the theft of a Rolex watch and a diamond bracelet worth a combined $30,000 after cops say a man reported waking up to find his jewelry missing following a night out in Miami Beach. According to Miami Beach police, the incident occurred April 21 at the Fontainebleau Hotel. The victim told officers he returned to his hotel around 4:30 a.m. after a night out and met an unknown woman in the lobby. The two began talking, and she accompanied him back to his room. Once inside, the woman — later identified as Angelina Chenel Esty, 25 — served him drinks, according to her arrest affidavit. The man said he took off his Rolex Datejust and diamond bracelet, placing them in his jacket pocket. After consuming the drinks, he passed out. He awoke around 8 a.m. to find Esty gone — along with the watch and bracelet, valued at $20,000 and $10,000. Police reviewed security footage and found fingerprints linking Esty to the hotel room. The victim later confirmed her identity in a photo lineup. A warrant was issued, and Esty was arrested on Monday by Doral Police for a separate grand theft case involving another stolen Rolex watch. She's also a suspect in a similar ongoing investigation by Miami Police. Esty's arrest is similar to a broader pattern of so-called 'bad date' scams — cases in which women allegedly target men wearing expensive jewelry, gain their trust, and then drug and rob them in private settings. Earlier this month, another woman, Rachel Marie Warner, 23, of Las Vegas, was arrested in a nearly identical case. READ MORE: Las Vegas woman arrested in Miami after robbing man of $18K Rolex, cops say On April 8, a man met Warner outside the East Hotel in Brickell and invited her to join him for drinks at the rooftop bar Sugar. They later returned to his hotel unit, where Warner reportedly made him a drink. After consuming it, he blacked out and woke up to find his $18,000 Rolex missing, and his phone tampered with. Security footage showed Warner leaving the hotel alone around 3:30 a.m. Detectives tracked her down weeks later and found two bottles containing a suspicious white liquid in her purse. Warner was hit with multiple charges, including burglary, grand theft and possession of a controlled substance. Esty is charged with second degree grand theft. Jail records show she remains at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as of Tuesday afternoon on a $7500 bond.
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rod Stewart to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Sir Rod Stewart is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs). The 'Maggie May' hitmaker - who will play the world-famous Glastonbury Festival's Sunday afternoon legends slot in June - will collect the accolade and perform one of his "timeless classics" at the bash. A statement from executive producers Barry Adelman, EVP, Television, and Alexi Mazareas, SVP, Programming and Development, Dick Clark Productions read: "Sir Rod Stewart is a master showman whose charisma and energy have defied time and embody the very spirit of rock and roll. "We are looking forward to another epic performance on the AMAs stage as well as celebrating his incredible body of work when he receives the Lifetime Achievement Award." It will mark Rod's first performance at the AMAs since 2004. Rod has sold more than 120 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. Elsewhere, Janet Jackson will be bestowed with the Icon Award. As well as being honoured with the prize in recognition of her "undeniable cultural and global influence," Janet will be taking to the stage at the ceremony on May 26 - in what marks her first TV performance in seven years. The 58-year-old music star reacted on Instagram: "Thank you so much, AMAs!! It's an honor. We look forward to being on your stage again. See you in Vegas! (sic)" The 'Rhythm Nation' hitmaker follows in the footsteps of the likes of Rihanna and Lionel Richie. The 2025 AMAs take place at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas and will be hosted by Jennifer Lopez. Kendrick Lamar dominated the nominations with 10.
