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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Grimes Says Son X Æ A-Xii 'Should Not Be in Public Like This' After Learning Elon Musk Brought Him to Oval Office

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 Grimes is advocating for her son's privacy amid his father Elon Musk's new role in politics.

Musk, 53, brought their son X Æ A-Xii, 4, to the Oval Office on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to witness President Donald Trump sign an executive order granting the Department of Government Efficiency more power.As Musk took questions from reporters and defended DOGE's controversial actions, X Æ A-Xii was seen making faces and grabbing at his father in front of cameras.

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty; JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Grimes commented on ex-boyfriend Elon Musk bringing their son X Æ A-Xii to the Oval Office on Feb. 11, 2025

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty; JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty

Grimes commented on ex-boyfriend Elon Musk bringing their son X Æ A-Xii to the Oval Office on Feb. 11, 2025

Related: Elon Musk and Grimes' Relationship: A Look Back

Grimes, who shares three children with Musk, revealed afterward that she wasn't aware of her son's public moment, only learning about the Oval Office appearance through a random X user.

"He should not be in public like this," the singer wrote on X. "I did not see this, thank u for alerting me. But I'm glad he was polite. Sigh."

Her sentiments came in response to the X user writing under one of her posts, "Lil X was very polite today! You raised him well. He was so cute when he told DJT 'please forgive me, I need to pee.' "

JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty X Æ A-Xii leans on the Resolute Desk beside President Donald Trump on Feb. 11, 2025

JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty

X Æ A-Xii leans on the Resolute Desk beside President Donald Trump on Feb. 11, 2025

Related: Grimes Says Her Priority Is 'Keeping My Babies Out of the Public Eye' After News of Third Baby with Elon Musk

Following Grimes' split from Musk in 2022, she has repeatedly distanced herself from her ex-boyfriend, with whom she shares children X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl and Techno Mechanicus.

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When Musk made a one-armed gesture that heavily resembled a Nazi salute in January, Grimes shared a lengthy post on X — which Musk notably bought in 2022 and renamed from the original, Twitter — denouncing Nazism but defending herself.

JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty  Elon Musk and X Æ A-Xii in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump on Feb. 11, 2025

JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty

Elon Musk and X Æ A-Xii in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump on Feb. 11, 2025

Related: Grimes Denounces Nazism Following Ex Elon Musk's Controversial One-Armed Gesture as She Insists 'I Am Not Him'

"It's absurd that someone can be this cancelled for something their ex did before they even heard it happened," she wrote. "I am not him. I will not make a statement every time he does something. I can only send love back into a world that is hurting."

She added, "To be clear i could go talk s--- and be on a bunch of magazine covers and be a feminist hero and get clout - but it would serve no purpose. I choose my children's well

Inside Paul McCartney's Ultra-Intimate Surprise Show at N.Y.C.'s Bowery Ballroom: A Night of Rock, Romance and Screams“I can’t believe we’re here doing this!” a delighted Paul McCartney repeatedly said from the stage of New York’s Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday night. That went double for the exceedingly lucky few who crammed into the 500-capacity venue. Not only was this a rare chance to see the rock icon get back to where he once belonged in a room roughly the size of the Hamburg clubs where his career began. But the ultra-intimate gig was announced with almost no advance warning at noon that same day. Tickets were offered exclusively at the box office for $50 cash. First come, first serve and one per person.

New Yorkers braved the bitter cold and descended on the Bowery, where a mood of giddy hysteria prevailed like a lost scene from A Hard Day’s Night. Lots of laughing, running, waving, yelling, hugging and amped-up anticipation. Some got teary, but the prevailing facial expression conveyed an unmistakable look of “Is this really happening?” Many had abruptly abandoned their desks and offices after seeing the news flash across Macca’s social media. Fifty-six years after disrupting business in Central London with an unscheduled midday performance on a rooftop, the man still has it.

The show sold out within 30 minutes, but that didn’t stop the crowd from lingering in the deep freeze a while longer. Some hoped for a last-minute release of tickets — or even the announcement of a second show — while others took a more proactive approach. One fan (Not this writer. No, seriously.) even withdrew $1,500 in cash in hopes of persuading someone to part with their ticket.

Related: Paul McCartney Announced a Surprise, 575-Person Venue Show in NYC. Tickets Sold Out In-Person in 30 Minutes

MPL Communications Ltd/ Photographer: MJ Kim Paul McCartney arrives at New York City's Bowery Ballroom on Feb. 11, 2025

MPL Communications Ltd/ Photographer: MJ Kim

Paul McCartney arrives at New York City's Bowery Ballroom on Feb. 11, 2025

It's doubtful that anyone was moved by the money. The audience contained far more die-hards than dignitaries. When McCartney descended the narrow steps to the stage, the outpouring of affection in the confined space seemed to threaten the structural integrity of the building. The spry 82-year-old looked simultaneously boyish and stately in his fitted black denim jacket, jeans, and Chelsea boots, with his trademark shag — the source of so much hand-wringing 60 years ago — skimming the collar of his immaculate white shirt.

He was joined by the act you’ve known for all these years: guitarist Rusty Anderson, guitarist-bassist Brian Ray, keyboardist Paul “Wix” Wickens and drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. They’ve been playing together since 2002, or approximately twice as long as the Beatles were an active unit. For this date, they were joined by the Hot City Horns trio, who added an extra punch to songs like “Got to Get You Into My Life” and “Lady Madonna.”

“We’ve only had one rehearsal,” McCartney admitted soon after opening with “A Hard Day's Night” and “Letting Go” — the latter a nod to the just-announced 50th anniversary special edition half-speed master of Wings’ Venus and Mars due out in March. “Usually we rehearse a little more than that.” Even so, they were clearly still tour-tight. The last show they played was Dec. 19, when they wrapped their 23-date European trek at London’s 20,000 seat O2 arena. Watching them adjust to a significantly smaller stage at the Bowery Ballroom was uniquely charming, since it didn’t take a body-language expert to tell that they seemed ever-so-slightly cramped.

Related: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Reunite for First Performance in 5 Years

MPL Communications Ltd/ Photographer: MJ Kim Paul McCartney performs a surprise show at New York City's Bowery Ballroom on February 11, 2025

MPL Communications Ltd/ Photographer: MJ Kim

Paul McCartney performs a surprise show at New York City's Bowery Ballroom on February 11, 2025

The close quarters meant that McCartney could actually joke around with individual members of the audience, a rarity since he graduated from lunchtime sets at Liverpool’s Cavern Club six decades earlier. The rowdy crowd took advantage of the proximity by being unusually chatty. These shouts ranged from expressions of love (“I love you, too.”) to one overly refreshed guy who echoed every line of McCartney’s stage banter by bellowing “Yeah!” (“You’ll say ‘Yeah!’ to anything!”) Some even shouted irreverent requests for the most obscure entries in the Macca canon. “There’s always old folks looking for deep cuts!” he replies, before admitting that sometimes he hears tracks played on the Sirius Beatles channel that even he doesn't remember. A request for 1980's proto-techno “Temporary Secretary," draws a big laugh from McCartney. “Can we work that one in?” he asks his band. (No dice, sadly.)


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América cae en amistoso 2-1 ante el LAFC

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sostuvieron un cotejo amistoso frente al LAFC, que terminó por imponerse 2-1


La buena racha del tricampeón América no pudo traspasar fronteras y perdió por 2-1 en partido amistoso ante Los Ángeles FC, celebrado en el Banc of California Stadium.

Con una alineación inicial sin muchos titulares, América no pudo mantener el paso arrasador que lleva en la Liga MX y perdió el "invicto" en Estados Unidos. En el segundo tiempo cayeron los goles y el equipo mexicano y solo logró hacer un tanto que fue obra de Richard Sánchez.

Para el América significó cumplir con un compromiso pactado desde hace tiempo; inclusive, el técnico André Jardine mandó a su gente a no emplearse tan a fondo, dado que las Águilas tienen un compromiso oficial del Clausura 2025 el viernes próximo ante Necaxa.

En cambio, Los Ángeles FC tuvieron un entrenamiento de alto nivel, ya que este fue su último juego de preparación antes de comenzar su participación en el nuevo torneo de la MLS.

Otro motivo importante para los dirigidos de Steve Cherundolo es que una parte de las ganancias por las entradas será destinada a organizaciones que ayudan a la gente que perdió su hogar en los recientes incendios en la comunidad de Los Ángeles. Afortunadamente para la causa, el estadio registró más de la mitad de afluencia en las tribunas.

En la primera parte hubo momentos en que se dieron más infracciones que arribos a las porterías, por lo que razonablemente los equipos se fueron al vestidor con el 0-0.

La situación cambió en el complemento. Jardine realizó cocho cambios en el cuadro inicial, respetando la portería defendida por Rodolfo Cota, y el América fue sorprendido al primer minuto. Los Ángeles hicieron un gol de vestidor, ayudados un poco por una mala sincronización de la zaga visitante y Bouanga no perdonó.

Los Ángeles FC se fueron adelante en el marcador y al minuto 60 volvieron a castigar al América cayendo el 2-0; Ordaz definió mandando el balón al fondo.

No obstante, las Águilas sacaron el orgullo y acortaron distancias 3 minutos después. La jugada se creó gracias a la presión en zona del rival y de atrás Richard Sánchez anotó con derechazo el 2-1

Los goles le dieron otro rumbo a las acciones y la afición celebró el mejor juego. Un América herido se volcó al frente en busca del empate, mientras que el conjunto local trataba de enfriar el balón. El agobio del equipo capitalino de los últimos minutos no surtió efecto y finalmente cayó 2-1, pero sin bajar los brazos.



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After the video was posted online, there was speculation about whether the argument was staged, amid Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy saying the two would fight in a Rough 'N' Rowdy" boxing event sponsored by the company.

Guardiola siente resignación por caída de Man City vs Real Madrid

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El equipo de Carlo Ancelotti pudo dar vuelta el marcador en dos ocasiones, para quedarse con el primer partido ante los Citizens (1:25)

“No tengo problema en reconocer que esto no funciona como funcionaba en el pasado”, señaló Guardiola, DT del City, tras caer ante el Madrid.


Mánchester.- El entrenador del Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, se mostró este martes muy resignado tras ver cómo una vez más esta temporada, esta vez ante el Real Madrid (2-3), su equipo perdía el partido en los minutos finales y confesó que "así es difícil" poder seguir vivos en la UEFA Champions League.

El City ha recibido ocho goles en los últimos 16 minutos en sus últimos cinco partidos de Champions, una estadística sobre la que se le preguntó a Guardiola en la rueda de prensa tras caer por 2-3 frente al Real Madrid, con dos postreros goles en contra.

"Después del 2-1, nos sucedió lo que nos ha pasado tantas veces esta temporada (...) No es la primera vez, desafortunadamente, y así es difícil. Tenemos que saber que los errores en las áreas te penalizan. Es difícil de gestionar, pero nos ha pasado muchas veces", se sinceró

Pese a todo, insistió en que no tenía nada que reprochar a su equipo, porque es consciente de la magnitud de su adversario esta noche: "El problema es que cuando dejas ir un resultado así en los últimos minutos, cuesta más aceptarlo".


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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

At least 1 dead and 3 injured after a private jet owned by Vince Neil crashed into another upon arrival in Arizona

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 At least one person is dead and three injured after a small business jet crashed into a parked plane as it arrived at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, just east of Phoenix, on Monday afternoon.

The arriving plane is owned by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil, according to a representative for the singer. The jet had two pilots and two passengers, but Neil was not onboard, attorney Worrick Robinson said in a statement.





“Mr. Neil’s thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved, and he is grateful for the critical aid of all first responders assisting today,” Robinson said.

One person died in the crash and three were hurt, according to city spokesperson Kelli Kuester. Officials earlier said four were hurt. The three who were injured were taken to hospitals, Kuester said.Monday’s crash is the fourth deadly US aircraft accident in the past two weeks, following a fatal midair collision near Washington, DC, that killed all 67 people onboard both aircraft, the crash of a medevac jet in Philadelphia, killing seven, and a crash near Nome, Alaska, that claimed the lives of all 10 people on board a commuter flight.

Neil’s Learjet 35A aircraft – emblazoned with a maroon and gold paint scheme resembling flames – was arriving from Austin, Texas, when it veered off the runway and crashed into a parked Gulfstream G200 jet, Kuester said at a Monday news conference. One person was inside the Gulfstream at the time of the crash, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

“It appears that the left main gear failed upon landing resulting in the accident,” she said.

The Gulfstream is operated by JetPros, a private charter service.“There were no injuries on board the Gulfstream, but external damages were sustained to the aircraft,” the company said in a statement provided to CNN.

“We are cooperating fully with airport authorities and relevant agencies as they conduct a thorough review of the situation.”

The National Transportation Safety Board is at the scene and leading the investigation into the crash, said Kuester. In response to a CNN inquiry, the NTSB said only that it is investigating.

Scottsdale Airport is a popular aviation hub for private jets coming in and out of the Phoenix area, especially during major events like last weekend’s Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament, which brands itself as the largest zero-waste sporting event in the world.

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What is Fort Bragg? Hegseth restores Army base name from Fort Liberty.

February 11, 2025 0

 The base was renamed Fort Liberty in 2023 to disassociate from Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg. It’s now named after Roland L. Bragg, a World War II hero.Outside Fayetteville, North Carolina, lies one of the largest military bases in the world. You may know it as Fort Bragg, as it was named in 1922, or Fort Liberty, as it was renamed in 2023 to disassociate it from the Confederate general it was named after. On Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth restored its name to Fort Bragg but said it would honor a World War II hero who shares the same last name.

Here’s what to know about Fort Bragg and the controversy surrounding its name.

The facts

  • The base was originally named after Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg, a plantation owner who enslaved people.
  • Its name was changed from Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty in 2023 as part of efforts to rename military installations honoring Confederate officers.
  • On Monday, Hegseth directed the Army to rename the base Fort Roland L. Bragg in honor of “a World War II hero who earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his exceptional courage during the Battle of the Bulge,” the Pentagon said. Pfc. Roland Bragg was an Army paratrooper and mechanic who was credited with saving a wounded soldier’s life by driving him in a stolen German ambulance to an Allied hospital in Belgium.
  • President Donald Trump pledged to restore the base’s original name during the 2024 campaign.

 




What is Fort Bragg?

The military installation is home to the 82nd Airborne Division and the Army Special Operations Command.

Established in 1918 as Camp Bragg, the facility was upgraded in 1922 and renamed Fort Bragg.

It is now one of the largest military complexes in the world, according to the Army, hosting some 57,000 service members, 11,000 civilian employees and 23,000 family members.

Who was Braxton Bragg?

Braxton Bragg, after whom the military base was originally named, was a sugar plantation owner who enslaved 105 people. He described Abraham Lincoln as a “despotic ruler,” and biographers have noted Bragg’s racism.He was also “considered one of the worst generals of the Civil War,” since “most of the battles he was involved in ended in defeat,” according to a 2022 report by the commission appointed by Congress to rename the military installations.

“Bragg was temperamental, a harsh disciplinarian, and widely disliked in the pre-Civil War U.S. Army and within the Confederate Army by peers and subordinates alike throughout his career,” the report said.

What prompted the name change to Fort Liberty in 2023?

On Jan. 1, 2021, months after the murder of George Floyd sparked mass protests and public scrutiny of Confederate symbols, Congress passed a defense authorization bill that included an order for the Pentagon to change the names of installations honoring members of the Confederacy within three years.

Trump, then in his first term, vetoed the bill, but it had bipartisan support. Other opponents of the legislation included Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), both of whom blamed the move on “political correctness.”

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