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Iraqi TikTok Star Umm Fahad Shot Outside Her Home Amid Controversy Over Dancing Videos

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9 months ago

April 28, 2024

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Iraqi TikTok star Umm Fahad, also known by her real name Ghufran Sawadi, was tragically shot dead outside her home in Baghdad. The attack took place in the Zayne neighborhood, and a video of the incident has been circulating on social media. It appears that the assailant was pretending to make a food delivery to carry out the attack.

This incident has sparked a lot of discussion, as Umm Fahad was known for her lighthearted TikTok videos featuring her dancing to Iraqi pop music while wearing form-fitting clothes. Unfortunately, her content also led to her being sentenced to six months in prison for “the crime of producing and publishing several films and videos containing obscene and indecent language, violating public decency and morals.”

The Iraqi government has set up a specialized work team to investigate the circumstances of her killing, which comes amidst a broader crackdown on online freedoms in the country. Many have criticized the government’s campaign to “clean up” social media content, arguing that it undermines freedom of expression and targets individuals like Umm Fahad unfairly.

It’s a stark reminder of the challenges faced by social media influencers in certain parts of the world, where their creative expression can lead to severe consequences. And now, with Umm Fahad’s tragic death, the debate around these issues will likely intensify.

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Skip Bayless reportedly accused of offering Fox Sports employee $1.5M for sex

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2 weeks ago

January 6, 2025

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Skip Bayless, known for his role as a sports commentator, has been named in a lawsuit where he’s accused of offering a former Fox Sports hairstylist, Noushin Faraji, $1.5 million to have sex with him.

The lawsuit also includes allegations of inappropriate physical contact and creating a hostile work environment over several years.

This legal action was filed in Los Angeles, with the plaintiff seeking unspecified damages from Bayless, Fox Sports, and Fox Corporation.

The accusations span from 2017 until last year, detailing incidents including “lingering hugs,” kisses on the cheek, and comments about changing her life if she complied with his advances.

Fox Sports has stated they take the allegations seriously but have no further comment due to the pending litigation. The lawsuit also names other Fox Sports personalities and executives in related claims of workplace misconduct.

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How it all started; Honoring the visionaries who birthed Supreme Masquerade Club in ‘Founders Day’ Celebration

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January 6, 2025

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Exactly 25 years ago, a group of men met and decided to establish a masquerade club.

Today, we celebrate the visionaries who founded the Supreme Masqueraders Club, paving the way for the legacy we have today.

This was made possible by; Abuma Boateng, Alfred Ankomah, Kojo Owusu, Christopher Forson.

A heartfelt thank you to our all current and past executives, members, tailors and bandsmen whose dedication and passion have made us Ghana’s biggest masquerade club.

Together, we honor the past, embrace the present, and continue to build a brighter future.

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The Rock and John Cena are now both officially confirmed for #WWERAW debut on Netflix

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January 5, 2025

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The WWE Raw debut on Netflix is shaping up to be a historic event with confirmed appearances by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena.

The Rock has confirmed his participation for the debut episode of Raw on Netflix happening on January 6, 2025. The Rock has taken to social media to announce his return, emphasizing his dedication to his Samoan heritage and his family’s legacy in wrestling.

His involvement includes a promo segment, which suggests WWE is planning to leverage his star power to make a significant impact on the show’s new platform.

John Cena will kick off his farewell tour with this episode, marking it as a pivotal moment in his career. Cena has been vocal about not missing this “history-making day” for WWE, highlighting his pride in the merger between WWE and Netflix. He is scheduled to appear and cut a promo to hype his retirement tour.

This debut episode is not only a shift from traditional television to streaming but is also being treated with the magnitude of a Premium Live Event, featuring key matches and appearances by other wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan, indicating WWE’s intention to make a strong impression with its new streaming deal.

The anticipation around these appearances underscores WWE’s strategy to attract both long-time fans and new viewers to the Netflix platform, promising a memorable start to Raw’s new era.