Billy Ray Cyrus has filed for divorce from Firerose after just seven months of marriage.
In Los Angeles, Billy Ray Cyrus filed for divorce from singer Firerose, whose real name is Johanna Rose Hodges. The 62-year-old country musician filed for divorce from the 36-year-old Hodges in a Tennessee court on May 22, citing irreconcilable differences and “inappropriate marital conduct.” The filing does not provide further details about the alleged inappropriate conduct. Cyrus is also seeking an annulment. Cyrus has been married twice before, notably to Tish Cyrus, with whom he shared five children, including musician and actor Miley Cyrus. Tish divorced Cyrus in 2022 after nearly three decades together, kicking off a highly publicized rift in the Cyrus family.
Rory McIlroy and his wife have decided to end their divorce proceedings and stay together as a family.
In Pinehurst, N.C., Rory McIlroy and his wife filed a voluntary notice of dismissal of their divorce proceedings on Tuesday in Palm Beach County, Florida. McIlroy says in a statement to The Guardian that they have realized their best future is as a family together. He says he’s thankful they have resolved their differences and look forward to a new start.
A bull that jumped the fence at an Oregon rodeo has been forced to retire from competition.
In Portland, Ore., the bull named Party Bus jumped the fence during a bull riding event at the Sisters Rodeo in central Oregon on Saturday. The 3-year-old bull caused three injuries, including a woman who was tossed into the air by its horns. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will no longer allow Party Bus to compete in rodeos. The bull will spend the rest of his days on Corey’s ranch in eastern Washington.
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will not be competing in the July Fourth hot dog eating contest due to a contract dispute.
In New York, organizers of the July Fourth hot dog eating contest announced that Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won’t be competing this year due to a contract dispute. Chestnut has been competing since 2005 and hasn’t lost since 2015. He downed 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes at last year’s contest. The 40-year-old reached a deal with a competing brand, which violated the rules of the Nathan’s-sponsored event. Chestnut expressed his disappointment on social media and assured his fans that they will see him eat again soon.
The US cricket team is making impressive strides at the Twenty20 World Cup.
The United States national cricket team made a mark in the game by defeating Pakistan last week at the Twenty20 World Cup. Their next game is set for Wednesday against India at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The U.S. team has a good chance to advance to the quarterfinal round at the tournament with another match against Ireland still to come on Friday.
A jet missing since 1971 was found submerged in Vermont’s Lake Champlain.
Fifty-three years after a private plane carrying five men disappeared on a snowy Vermont night, experts believe they have found the plane wreckage in Lake Champlain. The corporate jet disappeared shortly after departing the Burlington airport for Providence, Rhode Island, on Jan. 27, 1971. The discovery has brought relief to relatives of the passengers, but it has also reopened old wounds and raised new questions.
The lead singer of the Four Tops is suing a hospital for racial discrimination.
In Warren, Mich., the lead singer of the Four Tops, Alexander Morris, filed a lawsuit against Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital for racial discrimination. Morris alleges that the hospital restrained him and ordered a psychological exam after refusing to believe that he was part of the Motown music group. Morris joined the group in 2019 and is not an original member. The hospital has not commented on the allegations but stated that it does not condone discrimination.
An Oregon man has been sentenced to two years in prison for drugging his daughter’s friends.
In Portland, Ore., Michael Meyden drugged his daughter’s friends with a sleeping medication after they didn’t go to bed during a sleepover. Meyden pleaded guilty to three felony counts and apologized during his sentencing. He laced fruit smoothies with the medication, but one girl didn’t consume it and sought help.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is supporting private school vouchers in Philadelphia.
In Philadelphia, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is funding a campaign to drum up support for the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success, a proposal to fund private school scholarships for low-income families. The support for private school vouchers has stirred controversy in Pennsylvania, with Republicans promoting them while many Democrats and other groups oppose sending taxpayer money to private and religious schools.
The winners of an $842.4 million Powerball jackpot have been announced.
In Grand Blanc Township, Mich., a mid-Michigan couple and a lawyer from the west side of the state were announced as the winners of an $842.4 million Powerball jackpot. The winners opted for a cash lump sum of $305 million after taxes. The winning ticket was purchased at a convenience store in Grand Blanc Township. The winners, represented by attorney Mark Harder, expressed their elation and excitement at their newfound wealth.
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