NICOLE KIDMAN RECALLS THE HEARTBREAKING MOMENT SHE FOUND OUT HER MOM DIED.(PHOTO).

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 Nicole Kidman recalls the heartbreaking moment she found out her mom died Nicole Kidman has opened up about the heartbreaking moment she learned of her mother Janelle’s death just as she was about to accept a best actress award at the Venice International Film Festival.  The Babygirl star recalled being backstage when she received the news, saying she returned to her room “completely devastated” and unsure how she would move forward without her mother, who had been such a central part of her life. She described the “harrowing” attempt to leave Venice in the middle of the night to return to Australia, only to turn back, overwhelmed and alone.  Director Halina Reijn later read a statement on Kidman’s behalf, dedicating the award to Janelle and acknowledging the collision of art and life in that painful moment. In the days following, Nicole and her sister Antonia shared a joint message of gratitude on Instagram, thanking friends and fans for their condolences and asking for...

NEW ORLEANS MAYOR LATOYA CANTRELL FACES FEDERAL CORRUPTION CHARGES. (PHOTO).


 New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces federal corruption charges

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday on federal charges accusing her of defrauding the city while attempting to conceal a romantic relationship with a police officer, according to prosecutors.

Cantrell faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, making false statements, and false declaration before a grand jury, as detailed in an indictment filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Prosecutors say Cantrell was romantically involved with Jeffrey Paul Vappie II, who served on the New Orleans Police Department's executive protection unit from May 2021 to April 2024.

The indictment alleges that Cantrell and Vappie exploited their public positions to spend time together while Vappie was paid for on-duty work, engaging in a scheme that defrauded both the city and the police department. Vappie was also charged with wire fraud and obstruction of justice.

Federal authorities said the pair exchanged roughly 15,000 messages, pictures, and audio clips over eight months via WhatsApp, using the platform to intimidate subordinates, harass a citizen, delete evidence, mislead colleagues, and commit perjury to obstruct investigations. Prosecutors said Vappie joined Cantrell on 14 domestic and international trips, including an April 2022 visit to San Francisco, where they extended their stay to Napa Valley wineries while Vappie claimed 15 hours of work. The total cost to the city for these trips was around $70,000.

The relationship continued until Vappie retired in June 2024. New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell expressed support for Cantrell and her family, calling it “a sad day for the people of New Orleans.”

Cantrell, a Democrat, is serving her final term as mayor, set to leave office in January. She is the city’s first female mayor and has faced a turbulent second term, including surviving a recall attempt in 2022.

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