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Celeste Rivas went home to visit family in Lake Elsinore, CA exactly one year before her body was found in D4vd’s Tesla … that’s what this new video of her arguing with her parents’ neighbors seems to show. The video, obtained by TMZ, was…
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Sydney Sweeney just leveled up to 28 — and her birthday blowout was outta this world, with celebs galore and her new flame Scooter Braun in full party mode. The actress completely took over at her ‘Planet Syd’ bash at L.A.’s Vibiana on Sunday…
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New chilling details about the arrest of former University of Kentucky competitive cheerleader Laken Snelling have emerged.
Snelling, 21, told medical staff she guessed her baby was still alive when she gave birth and allegedly hid the infant’s body in a closet last month, according to court records obtained by WKYT-TV on Friday, September 26.
After giving birth, the cheerleader said she passed out and fell on top of the baby.
When she woke up, Snelling found the infant “blue and purple,” according to the records.
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At that time, Snelling believed the baby was dead. She wrapped up the infant and laid next to the body on the floor, which is described as giving her comfort.
Snelling’s baby was later found “wrapped in a towel inside of a black trash bag,” according to an arrest citation.
After allegedly concealing the baby in the closet, the records state that Snelling made her way to the University of Kentucky’s campus but did not go to class.
Snelling also found a University of Kentucky student clinic but did not go inside.
The cheerleader was eventually detained and taken to Lexington police headquarters before being transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Snelling told hospital staff that the baby displayed some fetal movement, including a “whimper,” after it was born.
A third party was responsible for calling authorities on August 27, reporting that an infant was found “cold to the touch” in the closet of a Lexington home.
Snelling was arrested on August 30 and charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant.
When she was questioned by police, Snelling “admitted to giving birth” and to “concealing the birth by cleaning any evidence, placing all cleaning items used inside of a black trash bag, including the infant, who was wrapped in a towel.”
Snelling pleaded not guilty to all charges during a September 2 court appearance. She was released on $100,000 bond and has been living on house arrest with her parents in Tennessee.
The former athlete was back in a Lexington courtroom on Friday, where she waived her right to a preliminary trial. The case will now proceed to a grand jury.
The infant’s cause of death was ruled inconclusive and “extensive microscopic analyses are essential to determine the cause and manner of death,” according to a report from the Fayette County Coroner’s Office obtained by Us Weekly on September 4.
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“I understand the community’s concern and sensitivity surrounding the death of a child,” Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn said in the report. “We are conducting a thorough and methodical death investigation to ensure all facts are carefully considered.”
In a statement to Us on September 8, the Lexington Police Department said the investigation into the infant’s death remains “ongoing.”
Snelling is a former student at the University of Kentucky and had been a performer on the school’s STUNT cheerleading team for the past three seasons at the time of her arrest.
A university spokesperson confirmed to Us on September 6 that Snelling is no longer enrolled at the school or on the STUNT team.
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There aren’t many days left in September, but there’s still enough time to catch a handful of thrillers before the end of the month.
The Watch With Us team has chosen a trio of underrated thrillers on Netflix, HBO Max and Prime Video that should close out your movie nights for the month.
Two of our picks are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2025, and they couldn’t be more different from each other.
Our final pick is a film that really should have done better in theaters. But now it can find the audience it deserves.
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Copycat revolves around Dr. Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver), a woman who thought she understood the minds of serial killers. One near-fatal encounter with an actual serial killer, Daryll Lee Cullum (Harry Connick Jr.), was more than enough to convince Helen to never leave her apartment again.
Cullum may be in prison, but a new serial killer is stalking the streets who is emulating some of the most famous murderers in American history. Inspector Mary Jane “M.J.” Monahan (Holly Hunter) approaches Helen about working on the case and ending her isolation. However, the copycat killer welcomes her involvement in the chase and proves that he can get to her at any time. Even consulting with Cullum himself may not be enough to end this reign of terror.
Copycat is streaming on Netflix until September 30.
Crimson Tide boasts an incredible cast, including Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Viggo Mortensen, James Gandolfini and Rocky Carroll. The late Tony Scott directed the film, and Quentin Tarantino devotees will surely recognize the dialogue he contributed to Michael Schiffer‘s script.
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Washington plays Lieutenant Commander Ronald “Ron” Hunter, the new executive officer for Captain Franklin “Frank” Ramsey (Hackman) on the USS Alabama. During a crisis, this nuclear submarine is called upon to launch an attack. Hunter and Ramsey’s disagreement over whether to follow through on that order splits the crew and leads to a mutiny. And if the crew can’t stop fighting themselves, they may perish at the hands of an enemy vessel.
Crimson Tide is streaming on Prime Video until September 30.
Criminal may remind some movie lovers of Face/Off, although it doesn’t go so far as to let Kevin Costner and Ryan Reynolds play each other’s characters. Reynolds plays CIA agent Bill Pope, the only man standing between America’s adversaries gaining a program created by Jan Strook (Michael Pitt) that can override control of any nuclear weapon in the world.
When Pope is killed in action, his superior, Quaker Wells (Gary Oldman), turns to Dr. Franks (Tommy Lee Jones) for an experimental procedure to implant Pope’s memories into a dangerous criminal, Jerico Stewart (Costner). Jerico was a sociopath before the procedure, but Pope’s feelings for his wife, Jill (Gal Gadot), and their daughter trigger a newfound humanity. The fate of the world may come down to what Jerico decides to do next.
Criminal is streaming on HBO Max until September 30.
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Taylor Swift flew in under the radar to watch her fiancé Travis Kelce play his NFL game in Kansas City on Sunday — mere hours after attending Selena Gomez’s wedding in California, TMZ has confirmed. The pop star slipped in undetected to Arrowhead…
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Host University of Santo Tomas shoots for a third straight win to gain a share of lead with Ateneo when it clashes against fellow unbeaten National University in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.
Game time is at 4:30 p.m. after the La Salle-Far Eastern University duel at 2 p.m., with the Growling Tigers (2-0) banking on their home crowd anew to break a second-spot tie with the Bulldogs (2-0) and join the Ateneo Blue Eagles (3-0) on top of the league nearing the halfway mark of the first round.
The three remain as the only undefeated squads in the squad, with UST being the biggest revelation so far after slaying reigning champion University of the Philippines and La Salle, finalists of the last two UAAP seasons.
Led by super rookie Collins Akowe, momentum and confidence are on the España-based dribblers on the back of a mammoth 87-67 trashing of the Fighting Maroons and a stellar 93-84 comeback over the Green Archers for a statement start.
But while that shored up UST’s tag as this year’s dark horse especially with UP and La Salle still adjusting to the departure of their core led by Finals MVP JD Cagulangan and two-time MVP Kevin Quiambao, the mission is just beginning.
Winning against the Bulldogs, who have also taken care of their first two games, is just a continuation for the Tigers.
‘This is not a statement. We’re just happy that we’re progressing as a team. Right now, we’re just focusing on ourselves and our games, which is now against NU,’ said ace playmaker Forthsky Padrigao, who returned from a one-game suspension with 12 points, nine assists and three steals against La Salle.
‘UST this year is not the same as UST last year. Medyo may confidence na kami ngayon but we have to keep grounded. We just have to stick to what we’re doing,’ said assistant coach Peter Martin.
Starring in the duel is Akowe, who will be in first match against what was anticipated as his collegiate school after graduating from the National University-Nazareth School as UAAP juniors MVP and Best Foreign Student-Athlete, before surprisingly committing to UST.
Count on the readiness of the Bulldogs to finally try to stop the 6-foot-10 Senegalese anchor, who feasted on UP and La Salle with averages of 24.8 points and 18 rebounds.
‘We will be ready no matter what happens talaga. At hindi lang naman si (Collins) ‘yung paghahandaan namin. Buong UST ang paghahandaan namin. We’ll see,’ said Bulldogs mentor Jeff Napa after their wins against FEU, 84-68, and University of the East, 72-57.
Sanitec officially unveiled JOMOO in the Philippines through a landmark event themed, ‘JOMOO: The Eos of Smart Living,’ marking the opening of its first showroom in Metro Manila and strategic partnership with Sanitec, the Bath and Kitchen Specialist.
The launch introduces one of the world’s leading sanitaryware brands to the local market, strengthening Sanitec’s portfolio of world-class bathroom solutions for Filipino homes and developments.
JOMOO is recognized as the #1 sanitaryware brand in China, with a brand value exceeding $25.22 billion and the World’s No.1 in Smart Toilet Sales.
With more than 350 global design awards-including “Best of Bath” in the iF Design Awards, ranked No. 1 globally in total awards for five consecutive years-JOMOO has contributed to projects such as the Great Wall of China, Ritz Carlton Residences in Jordan, Indonesian High-Speed Railway, The Mahamasina Municipal Stadium in Madagascar.
Behind its success is an advanced manufacturing network: 15 high-end Smart Factories, 16 R and D centers and 10,000 high-end showrooms across 120 countries.
Its most groundbreaking achievement is the industry’s first “eco-friendly Dark Factory”-a fully automated, robotic facility that conserves energy, reduces waste and redefines sustainable manufacturing operating with precision and efficiency at a level impossible for traditional manufacturing.
Through Sanitec, JOMOO brings a full range of intelligent, sustainable and user-friendly bathroom solutions-from smart toilets to cabinets, showers and faucets-designed to elevate everyday living while remaining accessible.
‘Tonight, we are unveiling what tomorrow’s bathrooms can be and will be,’ said Jensen Go, vice president of Sanitec Import Ventures Inc.
‘This partnership with JOMOO is a testament to our mission of providing Filipinos with carefully selected brands and products that empower us to build bigger, better and wiser.’
Adding star power to the occasion, celebrity guest Alden Richards graced the event, highlighting the significance of the launch in ushering in a new era of smart living for Filipino homes. As he shared, ‘It’s like owning a piece of the future.”
With its proven expertise, award-winning innovation and global presence, JOMOO is poised to become the top choice of developers, architects, designers and homeowners seeking modern and intelligent bathroom solutions.
This launch marks the beginning of a new era in bathroom design-where technology, sustainability, and style converge with a clear invitation: to ‘Start Your Smart Life’
The Supreme Court has ruled that barring employees from the workplace without a valid reason amounts to illegal dismissal.
In a May 19, 2025 decision penned by Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, the high court’s Second Division upheld labor arbiters’ findings that 12 workers of Constant Packaging Corp. were illegally dismissed.
The employees, hired as sorters and packers on a pakyaw (per output) basis, had complained about sub-minimum wages, 12-hour shifts seven days a week, and non-remittance of SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG contributions.
After filing a case before the Department of Labor and Employment, they were denied entry to the factory by a company security guard.
The company argued the workers were not dismissed and could return under their original pakyaw arrangement, insisting denial of entry did not equate to termination.
The National Labor Relations Commission had partially granted the workers’ plea but denied their motion for reconsideration. The Court of Appeals later affirmed the NLRC ruling.
The employees then elevated the case to the Supreme Court.
The ruling
The tribunal reversed the lower rulings, stressing that when an employee ready and willing to work is blocked without lawful cause, ‘it is a clear act of illegal dismissal.’
‘Thus, while voluntary resignation of the employee should be proven by the employer, the burden to prove the circumstances that led to the constructive dismissal is on the employee,’ the court said.
‘These circumstances that constitute discriminatory acts, insensibility, or disdain towards the employee should be clearly shown in evidence, such that the working environment created by the employer leaves the employee no other choice but to resign,’ it added.
In this case, the court ruled that the guard’s refusal to let workers in was itself an act of dismissal.
Since the termination was abrupt and without due process, the dismissal was unlawful.
Relief granted. The high court ordered Constant Packaging to pay the employees separation pay, back wages, service incentive leave and holiday pay.
However, it held that since they were on a pakyaw basis, they were not entitled to 13th-month pay.
For the third consecutive time, the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) bagged the highly coveted School of the Year title at the 11th Philippine Student Quill Awards.
University of Santo Tomas (UST) finished first runner-up, while CIIT College of Arts and Technology was the second runner-up.
The Philippine Student Quill Awards is the junior counterpart of the prestigious Philippine Quill Awards, which lauds organizations that embody the high global standards in the field of business communication.
Themed ‘Advancing Intelligence with Business Communication,’ the event was spearheaded by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines. It recognized exceptional research, programs, creativity and skills among industry practitioners and students.
The 66 accolades – 25 excellence and 41 merit awards – copped by Benilde came from various categories such as writing, audio/visual, social media, publications, advertising, brand communication, marketing and special and experiential events.
‘On behalf of the entire Benildean community, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to all our students, faculty, and administrators who have worked tirelessly to make this possible. Your passion, collaboration and perseverance have once again brought honor to our College,’ Benilde president Br. Edmundo Fernandez FSC shared.
Winning entries included works primarily from two groups from the Student Publications Unit: the Benildean Press Corps (BPC), the college’s official student-journalists’ organization and Ad Astra, Benilde’s official yearbook organization and some from the Culture and Arts Unit.
BPC received the Student Top Award for Communication Skills for ‘Setting the bar high: Cloanne Mondoñedo got it when she least expected it’ by Pio Perez. Also nominated for the same award were other entries from the student publication, namely, ‘Shades of Gray: Crossroads’ by Jorel Magistrado and ‘Self-care or self-sabotage? Diving into the perpetual loop of sudden purchases’ by Renee Aguila.
The Benilde Book, which chronicled the 35th anniversary of the school, also took home the Professional Merit Award in Publication in the 21st Philippine Quill Awards.
DLS-CSB has since garnered a total of 479 awards from the IABC since 2015.
Fireworks are expected as the Four-Ball format in the ICTSI Elite Junior Finals kicks off tomorrow at The Country Club in Laguna.
With two high-stakes matches scheduled in each of the three age categories (7-10, 11-14 and 15-18), the stage is set in this Ryder Cup-style showdown.
The Junior Philippine Golf Tour season finale gathers the elite 48 players – culled from two seven-leg elimination series – who will represent North and South squads.
And now, they face perhaps their sternest test yet: A fearsome, championship-level course in TCC. Action begins with the boys’ 7-10 division, followed by the 11-14 and the marquee 15-18 age groups. Simultaneously, girls’ divisions tee off on the 10th, ensuring non-stop action across both nines.
On Day 2, the pressure mounts with the Foursomes (Alternate Shot) format with the grand finale – Friday’s singles duels – featuring 24 matches staged in a winner-takes-all format. With one point at stake per match, the race to reach 24.5 points becomes a pressure cooker of nerves, skill and willpower.
In the event of a 24-24 tie, the stakes rise even higher: one age group will be drawn at random, and each captain must nominate a player to engage in a sudden-death playoff.
Bannering Team North are boys’ 15-18 standouts Patrick Tambalque and Zachary Villaroman; boys’ 11-14 contenders Zianbeau Edoc and Ryuji Suzuki; and 7-10 aces Zoji Edoc and Zach Guico. The South squad will lean on the likes of Alexis Nailga and Luciano Copok (15-18); Ralph Batican and Ken Guillermo (11-14); and Ethan Lago and Kvan Alburo (7-10).