The household of US hip hop artist Fatman Scoop have paid tribute to him because the “undisputed voice of the membership” after his demise on the age of 53.

The rapper, aka Isaac Freeman III, died after collapsing on stage throughout a efficiency in Connecticut within the US on Friday.

Scoop had a primary hit with Be Devoted again in 2003 and appeared on Movie star Huge Brother in 2015.

On Instagram, the Freeman household shared an announcement to his web page saying: “Final night time, the world misplaced a radiant soul, a beacon of sunshine on the stage and in life.

“Fatman Scoop was not only a world class performer, he was a father, brother, uncle and a buddy,” the assertion stated.

“He was the laughter in our lives, a continuing supply of assist, unwavering energy, and braveness.

“Fatman Scoop was identified to the world because the undisputed voice of the membership. His music made us dance and embrace life with positivity.

“His pleasure was infectious and the generosity he prolonged to all can be deeply missed however by no means forgotten.”

Beneath the put up, British singer Sonique wrote: “I’m so saddened by this information. We’ve got shared many phases collectively.

“I do know you’ll be missed by so many individuals. My prayers exit to his family and friends. RIP.”

Dascha Polanco, identified for enjoying the pregnant prisoner Dayanara “Daya” Diaz on Netflix crime sequence Orange Is The New Black, additionally wrote: “You believed in so many people.

“You had been and can proceed to be the voice of so many recollections. I’ll always remember your encouraging phrases outdoors the studio. A buddy an inspiration. My coronary heart and prayers goes out to your loved ones. Love you.”

Dutch DJ Hardwell, who labored with Scoop on the songs Don’t Cease The Insanity and Left Proper, additionally expressed unhappiness at his demise with emojis together with Timbaland, who had him function on the monitor Drop.

Timbaland wrote on his personal Instagram web page: “Drop was the track I begin off with on tour. Relaxation simple.”

A spokesperson for his expertise agent MN2S confirmed his demise, saying: “We’re heartbroken to announce the passing of our pricey buddy and shopper, Fatman Scoop, on the age of 53.

“Scoop was a beloved determine within the music world, whose work was liked by numerous followers throughout the globe.

“His iconic voice, infectious power, and nice character made an indelible mark on the trade, and his legacy will reside on by means of his timeless music.”

They added: “Fatman Scoop had been a valued member of the MN2S household for 15 years, and his loss is deeply felt by all of us.

“Our ideas are together with his household, mates, and followers throughout this extremely troublesome time.

“Scoop’s vibrant spirit, boundless enthusiasm, and fervour for music will at all times stay in our hearts. He can be deeply missed.”

Sharron Elkabas, Scoop’s consultant, stated: “I spoke to him only a few days in the past, and he was in such good spirits. It’s arduous to imagine he’s not with us.”

His household additionally wrote: “As we mourn the lack of Fatman Scoop, we additionally have a good time his exceptional life and the numerous lives he touched.

“Fatman Scoop’s legacy is of affection and brightness, it is going to reside in our hearts and recollections endlessly.”

Rice was given his marching orders within the Forty ninth minute by referee Chris Kavanagh after a subtly kick away of the ball from a Brighton free-kick resulted in a second yellow for the England worldwide.

The Gunners, who signed Raheem Sterling on a season-long mortgage throughout a dramatic switch deadline day, had been forward by this level by way of a Kai Havertz lob within the thirty eighth minute.

Brighton took management following Rice’s purple card and levelled by way of Joao Pedro with 58 minutes performed, however regardless of additional possibilities they didn’t discover a winner in north London.

If Friday night time was all about Sterling, Saturday morning was dominated by tickets happening sale for Manchester Metropolis-supporting Oasis, however the band’s allegiances didn’t cease their music being blared out on the Emirates earlier than kick-off.

Sterling was restricted to a watching entrance and noticed new membership team-mate Bukaya Saka start in menacing style.

Saka raced previous Brighton left-back Jack Hinshelwood inside two minutes earlier than he was thwarted by Bart Verbruggen from a good angle and gained a free kick from his teenage rival quickly after.

One other harmful Saka dribble ended with Ben White having a shot deflected broad by the arm of Lewis Dunk, which was deemed to be in a pure place.

Brighton misplaced veteran James Milner to damage after 17 minutes however ultimately began to get a foothold on proceedings.

Kaoru Mitoma volleyed broad from a great place on the left however with 38 minutes on the clock they had been punished for a mistake by captain Dunk.

Dunk was too hesitant within the air following Gabriel’s clearance and was remarkably nudged off the ball by Saka, who performed into the trail of Havertz and he coolly lobbed Verbruggen for his second objective of the season.

Nevertheless, a stop-start end to the half occurred with referee Kavanagh handing out yellow playing cards to Rice and Thomas Partey, the previous for hacking down Veltman.

The duo would renew that battle after the break and it resulted in Rice being proven the primary purple card of his profession within the Forty ninth-minute.

Veltman tried to take a fast free kick by the nook flag however ended up kicking Rice in shut proximity and whereas Arsenal supporters known as for the Brighton defender to be despatched off, it was the Arsenal midfielder who was proven a second yellow card for subtly kicking the ball away.

Rice was surprised and earlier than Mikel Arteta may ship on Riccardo Calafiori, the Seagulls levelled.

Dunk atoned for his earlier error with an excellent defence-splitting move for Yankuba Minteh, who raced away from William Saliba and received a shot off which David Raya saved, however Pedro nipped in to fireplace residence the equaliser.

Calafiori was lastly launched as Arsenal switched to a 5-2-2 formation and but the possibilities continued for Brighton with a Yasin Ayari effort blocked earlier than Danny Welbeck headed over.

It had been rearguard motion from Arsenal since Rice’s purple, however they virtually took the lead with 16 minutes left after a lightning break.

One other Gabriel clearance prompted issues for Brighton with Havertz in a position to management the ball brilliantly earlier than he spun away from Jan Paul van Hecke, however his low effort was saved with Verbruggen’s ft.

Saka was first to the rebound however after he side-stepped a problem, his shot was blocked by van Hacke and Brighton survived.

After Ayari had a stinging drive saved by Raya, Arsenal produced one other fast counter-attack which ought to have resulted in a objective, however Saka produced a weak effort after a positive Havertz cross.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler reacted with Julio Enciso and Simon Adingra introduced on, however Georginio Rutter, one other substitute, smashed an effort astray earlier than Carlos Baleba blazed over.

It ensured it completed degree with Kavanagh’s full-time whistle greeted with boos after a fiery contest.

A sport that pivoted on the controversial sending off of Declan Rice early within the second half led to a 1-1 draw.

Kai Havertz had put us right into a first-half lead when he deftly lobbed the onrushing keeper after operating onto a Bukayo Saka move.

We had been seemingly in management till Rice was proven pink for 2 bookable offences, the second for time losing, when the referee determined he had prevented a fast restart.

The guests quickly made their benefit rely, and levelled on the hour by means of Joao Pedro. We had an opportunity to win it when Havertz raced by means of on the counter, however in the long run the ten males needed to accept a single level.

Havertz offers us raise off

Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka linked up early on. The skipper lifted a ball excessive for the winger to run on to inside the realm, however Saka didn’t get any energy on his volleyed effort. Ben White did catch his strike from the sting of the realm sweetly moments later, and it gave the impression to be heading goalwards, however Lewis Dunk deflected it away for a nook off his arm. The referee waved away appeals for handball in opposition to the Brighton defender.

An exquisite curling cross from Leandro Trossard – within the crew on the expense of Gabriel Martinelli – arrange our subsequent likelihood. The Belgian’s move was completely into the trail of the coming Odegaard, however there was no energy behind his shot.

Brighton’s first actual sight of purpose got here on the half hour. Havertz misdirected his headed clearance inside his personal field and Kaoru Mitoma latched onto it, flashing his volley simply broad.

The purpose to interrupt the impasse got here out of nothing. Jurrien Timber gained the ball and launched it up subject from outdoors his personal space. Saka gained the header and the ball bounced by means of to the advancing Havertz. The German stole in and lifted the ball over the pinnacle of Bart Verbruggen from outdoors the realm into the web.

It was Havertz’s 18th purpose involvement in his final 21 Premier League video games, and he’s scored 5 occasions in his final 5 appearances at Emirates Stadium.

Rice sees pink

The primary motion of the second half was a Declan Rice shot deflected broad for a nook, and moments later Rice was the centre of consideration once more. He gave away a free kick by the nook flag, then nudged the ball away earlier than Joel Veltman may take it. Referee Chris Kavanagh deemed it a second yellow card for timewasting, and dismissed the England midfielder.

Diminished to 10 males for nearly half the sport, it additionally means Rice can be suspended for the north London derby after the worldwide break.

Inside quarter-hour of the pink card, Brighton had levelled. Raya saved nicely from Yankuba Minteh as he burst between our central defenders contained in the field, however Pedro was there to transform the rebound.

Mikel Arteta reacted by sending on Riccardo Calafiori for Leandro Trossard, and transferring Jurrien Timber right into a central position.

Late probabilities

The entire momentum of the sport had modified with the referee struggling to maintain management.

We had been having to take in strain, however Havertz had an excellent alternative on the break from an extended Gabriel clearance. He took the ball beautifully on the run, however his low shot was stopped by Verbruggen, and Saka’s observe up was charged down.

Raya saved nicely together with his legs from Yasin Ayari earlier than Saka couldn’t fairly get sufficient buy on a Havertz cross in entrance of purpose.

In the long run we needed to take some extent, sustaining our unbeaten begin to the season.

What’s subsequent

The worldwide gamers will now be a part of up with their respective nations for the primary worldwide break of the season. We’ll return to motion the next weekend, with the quick journey to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the north London derby, on Sunday, September 15.

Although it has been a largely sunny day within the county immediately (August 31) the forecasting company expects issues to take a flip for the more severe from the early hours of tomorrow

The yellow alert covers cities throughout the county, together with Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, Knutsford, Northwich, Winsford, and Middlewich. 

The alert comes into power at 1am on Sunday morning, and can stay in place till 9pm on Sunday night time. 

Meteorologists says say there’s ‘a small likelihood of flooding and disruption from heavy showers’, because of the thunderstorm. 

Different areas of the UK, together with a lot of central England, are additionally coated by the warning. 

A Met Workplace spokesman mentioned: “Spray and sudden flooding may result in troublesome driving situations and a few street closures. 

“The place flooding or lightning strikes happen, there’s a likelihood of delays and a few cancellations to coach and bus companies.

“There’s a slight likelihood that energy cuts may happen and different companies to some houses and companies might be misplaced.

“There’s a small likelihood that houses and companies might be flooded shortly, with harm to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or robust winds.”

Arkansas soccer kicked off its 2024 season in spectacular style, overwhelming HBCU Arkansas-Pine Bluff with a 70-0 victory at Conflict Memorial Stadium. This dominant efficiency marked the second assembly between the 2 applications, and Arkansas soccer made it clear from the outset that they have been the superior group.

The Razorbacks wasted no time, scoring on their opening drive with a landing rush from Ja’Quinden Jackson, setting the tone for the remainder of the sport. Arkansas soccer continued its onslaught, scoring three extra touchdowns within the first quarter alone, with Taylen Inexperienced and Rodney Hill becoming a member of Jackson find the top zone.

At one level within the first half, Jackson scored after which waived at a cheerleader playfully because the route was on.

By halftime, Arkansas soccer had constructed an insurmountable 49-0 lead over its HBCU neighbor, due to a mix of explosive runs and pinpoint passing. Inexperienced, specifically, showcased his dual-threat means with each dashing and passing touchdowns, together with a superbly positioned 23-yard landing cross to Washington.

The Razorbacks didn’t let up within the second half, with Braylen Russell and Singleton every scoring their first collegiate touchdowns. The ultimate rating, capped by a 90-yard drive and a landing from Reed, solidified Arkansas soccer’s assertion win to start out the season.

The Razorbacks now look forward with momentum on their facet. Arkanas-Pine Bluff, in the meantime, will look to rebound towards Arkansas Baptist after the tough begin to the season.

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Warnings for thunderstorms and heavy showers have been issued by forecasters for Sunday, masking a lot of England and elements of japanese Wales.

The Met Workplace say there’s a “small probability of flooding and disruption” in some areas in consequence.

The yellow warning urging folks to “remember” comes into pressure from 04:00 BST, masking giant swathes southern England, the Midlands and the north.

Forecasters warn thunderstorms and heavy rain are on account of develop within the south of England on Sunday morning, shifting northwards over the course of the day.

In England, an space within the centre of the nation stretching from the Isle of Wight to Newcastle upon Tyne is roofed by the warning.

In Wales, the warning is in place for Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and Wrexham within the nation’s east.

The Met Workplace stated there’s a probability of flooding, including that “frequent lightning strikes and hail can be further hazards” in southern and central England.

Into Sunday, BBC Climate forecasts that the UK will see some very heat and humid air transfer in from the south east.

This may also carry some thundery downpours, that can transfer northward throughout the central backbone of England and east Wales.

These thunderstorms are prone to be fairly hit or miss, however the place they do happen there could possibly be some torrential rain, in addition to robust, gusty winds and lightning.

Pinpointing actual places of those showers is sort of tough, however it might be value staying up-to-date with the newest forecast as it might change, BBC climate says.

With the hotter and humid air, many areas will see temperatures broadly moving into the low to mid-20s Celsius – with the prospect of temperatures hitting as much as 27C in elements of south east England.

A observe from Wild Card host Rachel Martin: Jeff Goldblum has a particular model of charisma — the sort that seeps its manner into all his roles. Whether or not it is within the film The Fly or Independence Day or Jurassic Park — or his latest present KAOS — each character looks like a model of Jeff Goldblum himself.

He does not have to work too exhausting at turning into another person on display as a result of he is aware of that the viewers actually simply needs him. His devilish smile. His completely deployed comedic asides. It looks like he is all the time in on the joke and he needs us to be in on it too.

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It is as if he is saying, “Hey, I see you on the market. I am having such an excellent time on this second, doing this appearing factor and I need you to have enjoyable with me. Come nearer. Have a seat and let’s examine what surprises may unfold.” And we do, as a result of it feels joyful there and somewhat harmful, and that is an intoxicating place to be. Which is why I wished him to hitch me on Wild Card.

This Wild Card interview has been edited for size and readability. Host Rachel Martin asks company randomly-selected questions from a deck of playing cards. Faucet play above to hearken to the total podcast, or learn an excerpt beneath.

Query 1: What’s part of the tradition you grew up in that you just knew you did not wish to take with you?

Jeff Goldblum: I grew up in Pittsburgh. It may be robust — simply the tradition of bullying, and tough stuff, and coarseness, and ignorance of 1 form or one other. I definitely can say that I spotted even again then that I longed for one thing finer than the coarse world of whoever is hardest wins and whoever’s acquired the largest muscle wins. I did not wish to take that.

I knew there was one thing else in addition to that and I hungered for it. And it led me partially to appearing, this world I’ve now pursued. In order that othering enterprise, I knew I did not need that.

Rachel Martin: Have been you othered, or had been you bullied explicitly, otherwise you simply seen it from the sidelines?

Goldblum: I each seen it, seen it occurring to others, and sure, myself right here and there, othered and bullied. I spotted, “Oh, I higher get somewhat robust or discover some technique to defend myself.”

Query 2: What have you ever discovered to watch out about?

Goldblum: My well being. You recognize, it is no joke. I misplaced a brother when he was 23. You’ll be able to’t take it without any consideration. We’re fragile. I imply, we’re resilient and difficult, but in addition fragile. And now, particularly, I’ve acquired youngsters. I need extra now to dwell as lengthy and healthily as I can. So I attempt to go to mattress on time and do a number of different issues which are in my management. I attempt to watch out about my well-being.

Martin: Your brother did not die of an accident, proper? Was it kidney illness?

Goldblum: Yeah, that is proper. It wasn’t an accident — he was touring round North Africa. He was 23 and he wished to be a journalist. He was improbable and I miss him — we had been shut. However he was form of going round and dwelling in a cave and dwelling on the seashore or one thing for a few days, his associates stated, and he acquired one thing.

He already knew he was vulnerable to this one little anomaly he had in his system. So he needed to already watch out. He was a few days away from a hospital, or a day away — too lengthy. Had he been close to a hospital, he may have been saved, however he rapidly fell into kidney failure.

So yeah, I am cautious. I am cautious.

Query 3: Has your concept of what it means to be an excellent particular person modified over time?

Goldblum: Nicely, I suppose that it is turn out to be clearer and extra essential. My mother and father taught me early on that being an excellent boy meant being well mannered. Which was most likely good, nothing improper with that. And making As at school.

I then went on to understand later that being an excellent pupil meant asking, “How a lot are you able to study and use this lifetime for development?” It meant not simply getting the grade or impressing anyone else, however actually delving into what you had been interested by, connecting with your self after which delving as deeply as you may, not simply to get the grade. In order that’s good.

Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern arrive for the world premiere of Jurassic Park in 1993.

However increasingly more I acquired clearer about how what I did may influence others and assist others and the thought of contribution, and I really like that. There is a George Bernard Shaw quote* that I like rather a lot that claims:

“That is the true pleasure in life, getting used for a objective thought-about by your self as mighty. Being a power of nature as a substitute of a feverish, egocentric little clod of illnesses and grievances complaining that the world is not going to dedicate itself to creating you cheerful.

“I’m of the opinion that my life belongs to the entire group. And whereas I dwell, it’s my privilege to do for it no matter I can. I wish to be completely used up once I die. For the more durable I work, the extra I dwell. I cherish life for its personal sake. Life isn’t any transient candle to me. It is a kind of splendid torch that I’ve acquired maintain of for the second and I wish to make it burn as brightly as doable earlier than handing it off to future generations.”

That is an excellent one to maintain in your pocket or up your sleeve and to dwell by until the top of your days when you’ll be able to’t do it any higher and higher and higher and higher and higher.

* Editor’s observe: This passage seems to be paraphrased from two separate George Bernard Shaw quotes.