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The man charged with the murder of rapper Pop Smoke, Corey Walker, claims he voiced opposition to any violence towards the artist before he was fatally shot.

In Los Angeles on Friday (October 15), Walker’s defense lawyer, Christopher Darden, claimed his client “specifically voiced his opposition to any violence” before Pop Smoke was killed in his rented Hollywood Hills during a home-invasion robbery in February 2020. He was 20 years old.

In the filing – as per court documents obtained by Rolling Stone – Darden wrote: “It is clear from the evidence that [Walker] did not enter the house, was not armed, and did not personally kill the victim.

Darden referred to Walker’s alleged insistence that, should it become necessary for the suspects to defend themselves, “they should use a flower vase rather than shoot someone”. “The evidence is clear that the defendant did not share the actual killer’s intent … Read more

Eric Nam has made his long-awaited return with a music video for his new single ‘I Don’t Know You Anymore’.

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On October 15, the Korean-American singer unveiled the visual for ‘I Don’t Know You Anymore’ in anticipation of his upcoming album and tour. In the video, Nam appears alone in a moving train, diner and fountain as he mourns the loss of a lover. As the chorus rolls along, he takes the stage in an empty restaurant, passionately performing the new track.

“I can’t tell you where we went wrong / Maybe it’s not anyone’s fault / All I know is I don’t know you anymore / Nothing even left to take back / Can’t lose something you never had,” he sings on the chorus.

‘I Don’t Know You Anymore’ … Read more

Two members of K-pop boyband SF9 have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Earlier today (October 14), the group’s agency FNC Entertainment announced that members Dawon and Hwiyoung have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. The duo had undergone PCR tests yesterday after coming into contact with a positive COVID-19 case.

“Currently, Dawon and Hwiyoung are under isolation and taking necessary measures as instructed by disease control authorities,” FNC said in a statement to South Korean media, as translated by Soompi. In addition, the remaining members of SF9 have so far tested negative for the coronavirus following “preemptive PCR tests”.

“The other SF9 members are waiting for results on whether they are categorised as [close contacts of COVID-19 positive cases],” FNC added. “If it is determined that self-quarantine is required, they will follow self-quarantine guidelines … Read more