Irv Gotti, founder of Murder Inc. Records and a major force in hip-hop, has died at the age of 54. Known for shaping the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti, Gotti's influence on the music industry was profound. His family announced his passing, highlighting his legacy in transforming hip-hop and R&B music.

Love Hurts, directed by Jonathan Eusebio and starring Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose, is a high-octane Valentine’s Day action thriller. It features intense fight sequences and a storyline involving a former hitman drawn back into the criminal world. While action scenes stand out, the film's narrative and character chemistry offer limited depth.

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively are embroiled in a legal dispute over on-set intimacy protocols during the filming of It Ends With Us. Lively's sexual harassment complaint stems from notes Baldoni relayed without her attending a meeting. This highlights the importance of professional safeguards and clear protocols for intimate scenes in Hollywood.

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen, 44, has welcomed her third child, her first with boyfriend Joaquim Valente. The couple, linked since November 2022, has largely kept their relationship private. The new baby joins Bündchen's two children with ex-husband Tom Brady. Both mother and baby are healthy, and the couple is overjoyed with their new addition.

Former NLRB chair Gwynne Wilcox sues President Trump, alleging illegal dismissal and seeking reinstatement. Wilcox claims her removal violates the NLRB's governance statutes and has effectively paralyzed the agency. The lawsuit could have significant implications for executive power and labor rights in the United States, as corporate giants challenge the NLRB’s authority.

The rapid dismantling of USAID by the Trump administration has led to mass layoffs and forced evacuations of American diplomats worldwide, sparking safety concerns and legal challenges. This move, intended as a cost-saving measure, ironically incurs significant taxpayer expenses and threatens U.S. diplomatic influence and ongoing humanitarian projects, leaving employees in a state of uncertainty.

Senate Democrats are vigorously opposing Russell Vought's nomination as head of the OMB with an overnight marathon of speeches. Concerns include Vought's links to Project 2025 and his stance on the 2020 election. Despite the protest, Vought is expected to be confirmed given the Republican Senate majority. The event highlights deep political divisions and the Democrats' persistence.

Rev. Clint Dobson's life and dream for Northpointe Baptist Church were tragically cut short when he was murdered in 2011. Texas is now preparing to execute Steven Nelson, the man convicted of his murder. The case has reignited the debate over capital punishment among Christians. Dobson's legacy continues through a thriving church and school community.

President Trump and Elon Musk are targeting major federal agencies, notably the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, USAID, and the Department of Education. Through mass layoffs, administrative paralysis, and restructuring, they aim to diminish these institutions' effectiveness. This radical overhaul reflects their agenda to reshape the government's role, stirring significant concern and legal challenges.

El Salvador has agreed to house deported criminals from the U.S., including dangerous American citizens, in its high-security prisons. This deal, announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is controversial and possibly illegal as the U.S. cannot deport its citizens. The agreement has received mixed reactions, with human rights groups expressing strong opposition.