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Today on the Bijou Star files on 93.1 WZAK, February 3, 2021: Click to Listen Live and read more on these stories below.
BARACK OBAMA CRASHES VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB MEETING… Now, a Word from the Author
Imagine getting together with your book club and getting a surprise visit from an author, who also happens to be a former President … named Barack Obama. Read More
SPACEX STARSHIP EXPLODES AGAIN …’Great Flight,’ But This Landing Stuff’s Hard!!!
Everything’s rosy for Elon Musk‘s Starship spacecraft, except for those damn crash landings — but somehow his engineers are keeping a remarkably positive outlook. Read More
JEFF BEZOS PASSES CEO BATON …Will Remain Chief of Board
Jeff Bezos is letting go of the Amazon reins, day-to-day at least, and while he’s not vanishing altogether from the office, it’s clear his focus elsewhere. Read More
‘COURTSIDE KAREN’ APOLOGIZES FOR CUSSING OUT LEBRON ‘I Take Full Responsibility’
Juliana Carlos is publicly apologizing for screaming, yelling and cussing at LeBron James during Monday night’s game … saying she takes “full responsibility” for crossing the line. Read More
NFL’S MARK WALTON ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED PIZZA HUT MELTDOWN… Felt ‘Disrespected’ By Staff
NFL running back Mark Walton has been arrested again … and this time, cops say it’s all ’cause the 23-year-old lost his mind over a failed Pizza Hut order. Read More
DOLLY PARTON TURNED DOWN MEDAL OF FREEDOM TWICE …Doesn’t Wanna Get Political
Dolly Parton‘s had to reject the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice, but she’s gonna get a third chance … problem is, she’s trying to stay outta politics. Read More
El DeBarge Performs His Throwback Hits On Instagram Live
There is nothing like watching living legends show off their talent, as they introduce their sound to the new generation. Read More
Teyana Taylor Kills The Silhouette Challenge With a Cameo From Junie Shumpert
We might be stuck in the house still, but TikTok has been giving all of us a reason to transform into our baddest selves. It started with the Buss It Challenge, and now, the ladies are getting steamy for social media with the Silhouette Challenge. Read More
Two Of The Six Atlanta Officers Who Were Fired After A Viral Video Showed Them Dragging Two College Students Out Of A Car Have Been Reinstated With Backpay (Update)
Yesterday Civil Service Board ruled that the city “did not follow the personnel regulations of the Atlanta Code of Ordinances in the dismissal” of officers Mark Gardner and Ivory Streeter, and it was determined that the officers would have their jobs reinstated and receive back pay according to the AJC. Read More
Amazon Ordered To Pay Almost $62 Million To Flex Workers Following Federal Investigation Of Wage Theft Allegations
Following the outcome of a recent probe by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Amazon has been ordered to pay millions to flex workers who accused the company of stealing their wages. Read More
Three officers suspended after police pepper spray 9-year-old girl in Rochester, N.Y.
“This isn’t how the police should treat anyone, let alone a 9-year-old girl,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in the wake of the incident. Read More
Live Nation Joins Long List Of Companies Suing Insurance Company Over Failure To Cover Losses Related To Covid-19
Live Nation filed a lawsuit against its insurance company for allegedly refusing to cover hundreds of millions of dollars in losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Amazon Will Pay $61.7 Million To Drivers For Withholding Their Tips
Amazon will dish out $61.7 million to its drivers for withholding their tips over a two-and-a-half-year period. Read More
EA Sports Is Bringing Back NCAA Football Video Games
EA Sports says it will be bringing back the popular NCAA Football video game. Read More
Uber Is Buying Alcohol Delivery Service Drizly For $1.1 Billion
Drizly will be added to Uber’s food delivery app and will also have an app of its own. Read More
DJ Spinderella Says Exclusion From Salt-N-Pepa Film Made Her Feel “Inferior”
DJ Spinderella opened up about exclusion from Salt-N-Pepa’s biopic and her relationship with Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton. Read More
Biden Administration To Send COVID-19 Vaccines To Retail Pharmacies
The Biden administration will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines directly to retail pharmacies as early as next week. Read More
Military Branches Are Updating Their Hair Requirements For Women
Two of the six military branches have announced that they have made changes to their grooming regulations for women. Read More
Analysis Reveals Several Pro-Trump Rioters Did Not Vote In The 2020 Election
A new analysis from CNN reveals that several people arrested for their involvement in the U.S Capitol attack on Jan.6 did not vote in the 2020 election. Read More
Fifth-Grader Made More Than $3,000 From GameStop Stock; Mother Bought Son Shares As Kwanzaa Gift: ‘I Was Teaching Him Financial Literacy’
A fifth-grader from San Antonio, Texas, made $3,000 from GameStop stock. Read More
Ryan Coogler Is Creating A ‘Wakanda’ TV Series For Disney+
“Black Panther” writer and director Ryan Coogler is making a Wakanda TV series for Disney+. Read More
Walmart Donates Over $14 Million In Grants To 16 Organizations To Promote Racial Equity
The company made the pledge after George Floyd was killed last year. Read More
Sacramento Man Arrested After Woman Sees Two Bodies On Floor In Facebook Livestream
Police arrested a man who is connected to the murders of two women. The suspect was allegedly seen in a Facebook Livestream. Read More
Snoop Dogg Says Actor Who Portrays Him Will Have To Win Him Over
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg spoke with the Associated Press about the type of actor that would portray him in a biopic. Read More
Scientists Suggest That It Would Be A Good Idea To Vaccinate Your Pets
2021 doesn’t seem to be letting up, and scientists are now saying that you may need to get your dogs and cats vaccinated to help fight against the coronavirus. Read More
New York Vaccination Site Launched For Latinos In COVID-19 Hot Spot Community Is Overwhelmed With White People From Outside Areas
Mayor Bill de Blasio is outraged after learning that a coronavirus vaccination site in a Latino community in New York City hit hard by COVID-19 saw many White people from other areas show up to the site to get the shot. Read More
Florida Lawyer Disbarred After Making Porn Film with Inmates in Jail
A Florida lawyer has been disbarred for having sex with inmates in jail and recording the moments for a self-produced pornographic film. Read More
Hundreds of residents of 5 area nursing homes to be revaccinated for COVID-19 after Gov. DeWine said Walgreens may have improperly stored vaccines
During his COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that some of the doses given by Walgreens to patients at five Northeast Ohio long-term care facilities were not properly stored. Read More
Third stimulus check update: Senate votes to push ahead toward Biden plan
President Joe Biden said Republicans’ counter-offer to his $1.9 trillion stimulus bill is too small to deal with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
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