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CBS News
4 hours ago
- CBS News
Sean Kingston's mom Janice Turner sentenced to 5 years in South Florida $1 million fraud case
The mother of singer Sean Kingston was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison and three years of probation after being convicted alongside her son in a federal wire fraud case involving more than $1 million. Janice Turner, 61, and Kingston, 35, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, were found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud, prosecutors said. The charges stemmed from a 2024 scheme to defraud vendors of luxury items, including high-end vehicles and jewelry. According to federal prosecutors, Turner and Kingston enriched themselves by falsely claiming they had made wire transfers for the expensive merchandise. Authorities later determined no such payments were ever completed. Each of the five counts carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Prosecutors said Turner and Kingston kept more than $1 million worth of goods and assets without fully paying for them.
Cosmopolitan
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Meet the ‘Dancing With the Stars' Season 34 Cast
To paraphrase the classic 'Fire Burning' by Sean Kingston, somebody call 9-1-1, cause the Dancing with the Stars season 34 cast is heating up the dance floor. The reality dancing competition won't return for a new season until the fall of 2025, but the show has already locked in two pretty major stars for the competition. As always, this coming season of Dancing with the Stars will pit celebrities against each other in a heated classic ballroom competition. Each celeb will be paired with a dance pro to guide them through their journey and help them get the biggest honor of all: the Mirror Ball trophy. Pairs won't be announced until we get closer to the final cast announcements, but for now, here's everything we know about the DWTS season 34 cast.
NDTV
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Viral: Vlogger Ralph Leng's Playful Video With Zomato Delivery Agent Leaves Internet In Splits
Content creator Ralph Leng's hilarious lip-sync performance featuring a food delivery agent has gone viral on social media. He posted a video on Instagram showcasing his talents. In the clip, he can be seen lip-syncing Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber's song, 'Eenie Meenie' (Radio Version), with lyrics that can be heard as "Them other guys? I can see right through ya. You seem like the type to love 'em and leave 'em. And disappear right after this song." Right behind him, we can spot a bike that seemingly belongs to the Zomato food delivery man, which can be seen parked over there. Also Read: Afterwards, as he lip-syncs, "So give me the night," while gesturing with his hand to ask for his ordered food and pans his camera towards the delivery agent, a change in expression on the vlogger's face was visible. Additionally, the Zomato agent was found intently gazing at him while holding his food packet. Ralph captioned the playful interaction between him and the agent as "Sir, take the food", followed by a tears-of-joy emoji. This also garnered immense attention from many social media users and his fans alike. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ralph Leng (Blue) ???????????? (@ralphleng) Here's how people reacted to this viral video: One person commented, "Your order might be delayed." In another comment, he added, "So that's why I'm still waiting for my cheeseburger," poking fun at how his ordered food was delivered late. Meanwhile, another user said, "COD pe order tha isiliye seh gaye bhaiya (This was on 'cash-on-delivery' that's why the delivery agent was patient)." One more fan advised, "You better tip him, he was very patient." "He should be like, 'Hey, English brother, please take your order'," joked another. "Broo is traumatised," said someone, hilariously indicating the Zomato agent's facial expressions.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sean Kingston Released From Custody After Paying $100,000 Bond
Sean Kingston is free, once again. The 35-year-old artist was released from custody after posting his $100,000 bond. This past Tuesday (April 15), the 'Beautiful Girls' singer was brought back into custody at the Federal Detention Center in Miami for not paying the fee, according to He was previously ordered to home detention while they waited for sentencing, provided he did not pay the $100,000. However, his lawyer confirmed that he has paid the amount in full. 'Mr. Kingston's bond has been posted, and he is in the process of being released,' Zeljka Bozanic told TMZ. Now that Kingston is home, home detention continues, and he is being monitored via GPS. He has also handed over his passport. Last month, the Jamaican rapper and his mother, Janice Turner, were convicted of all charges in their federal wire fraud case. They were found guilty of stealing over one million dollars in jewelry, cars, and more in what was called an elaborate ploy. Federal agents raided Sean Kingston's home in May 2024 and arrested both him and Turner. They received their official indictment in July 2024. During the trial, the Image Award nominee reportedly cried when hearing the guilty verdict and expressed concern for his mother; Turner was labeled a flight risk and the 'nerve center' of their fraud scheme. In his defense, his attorneys called him a 'child' who was not aware of how his finances were being operated. Sentencing for Kingston and his mother is set to occur on July 11, and they are facing up to 20 years in prison for all counts. Kingston burst onto the music scene in 2007 with 'Beautiful Girls,' which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. He followed that with 'Take You There,' the second single from his eponymous debut album, which went No. 6 on the Billboard 200. His career declined shortly after his 2009 hit 'Fire Burning.' More from Sean Kingston And Mother Found Guilty In Wire Fraud Trial Sean Kingston And His Mother Grasp Bibles During Their Fraud Trial Glen "Big Baby" Davis Issues Farewell Video En Route To Prison
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sean Kingston Awaiting Release From Prison After Posting $100,000 Bond
Sean Kingston will soon be out on bond after getting hit with a guilty verdict last month related to a fraud scheme alongside his mother. On Tuesday (April 15), Kingston posted $100,000 bond. The agreement stated if the 'Beautiful Girls' singer paid the bond, he could spend the months leading up to his July 11 sentencing date at home. He would be heavily monitored and wouldn't be allowed to travel, but Sean briefly remained in custody in Miami after failing to pay the aforementioned sum, according a filing obtained by Billboard. More from Billboard Sean Kingston and His Mother Found Guilty in $1M Federal Wire Fraud Trial Katy Perry Posts Video of Her Blue Origin Flight Featuring Outer Space Reveal of Tour Setlist Lil Nas X Reveals Partial Paralysis of Right Side of His Face: 'I Can't Even Laugh Right' In a statement to Billboard, Kingston's lawyers confirmed the bond has been posted and he is awaiting release. 'Sean's bond was posted and being processed. He has not yet been released as of 4pm today,' the statement read. As previously reported, Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were convicted on all five charges following a five-day trial related to more than $1 million in wire fraud. Turner will remain in custody until her sentencing. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The mother and son were reportedly seen wiping away tears as the verdict was read on March 28. Kingston and Turner were convicted of defrauding a jewelry business, a high-end car dealership, a luxury bed company and a TV installation company. The scheme spanned several years before it was uncovered in 2024. The pair were arrested last May. On the music front, Kingston dropped his most recent album, Road to Deliverance, back in 2022. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
