
Kornet urges Hawks to drop strip-club promotion
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet publicly urged the Atlanta Hawks to cancel a planned strip-club promotion, requesting the team halt the event.
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San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet publicly urged the Atlanta Hawks to cancel a planned strip-club promotion, requesting the team halt the event.

San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet criticized the Atlanta Hawks' March 16 promo promoting a strip club as a cultural institution, calling for its cancellation and arguing it clashes with the league's moral stance while highlighting features like lemon pepper wings, a TI halftime show and co-branded gear.

A Melbourne man who had been kicked out of a King Street strip club tried to swing a chair at a security guard but instead hit his nearby friend, sending him to the ground. The friend recovered with no major injuries, the incident wasn’t reported to police, and video of the moment circulated online, turning the mishap into a viral moment.

Lloyd Howell Jr., former NFL Players Association leader, resigned after an investigation revealed he charged union expenses for visits to strip clubs, including a $738 car service and a $2,426 outing at a strip club, raising questions about expense policy violations and leadership conduct.

Darious Fletcher, the second suspect in a double-murder outside a Lincoln strip club, has been arrested and charged with three felonies, including accessory to first-degree murder. His bond was set at $2 million. Fletcher allegedly helped the primary suspect, Christopher Johnson, who is accused of fatally shooting two men, Carlos Silva and Terrell Jones, after a verbal altercation. Johnson was arrested in Omaha and will be extradited to Lancaster County.

Christopher Johnson, the suspect in a double-homicide outside a Lincoln strip club, was arrested in Omaha after a foot pursuit. Johnson is accused of fatally shooting Carlos Silva and Terrell Jones following a verbal altercation. He faces charges of first-degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony.

Two men were killed in a shooting outside The Office Gentlemen’s Club in Lincoln, Nebraska, early Saturday morning following a verbal altercation. Police are investigating the incident and have not yet made any arrests.

Dancers at Sammy's Gentleman's Club in Birmingham have filed a lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, including failure to provide minimum wage pay and overtime, illegal tip sharing, and requiring dancers to pay kickbacks. The suit seeks at least $100,000 in damages and restitution for unpaid wages, misappropriated tips, and "house fees" on behalf of all dancers employed by the club over the last three years.

Las Vegas strip club Larry Flynt's Hustler Club is offering Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift a $1 million package, including unlimited access to their Mohney Suite, if Kelce wins a third Super Bowl. The package also includes an Ace of Spades champagne bottle parade, $50,000 in cash, roundtrip limo transportation, and a lifetime VIP Platinum Membership. The club's general manager stated that they are used to catering to A-list celebrities and athletes and can ensure discretion. This offer is similar to previous offers made to star athletes, such as the Vegas Golden Knights, and a Toronto strip club offering free lap dances to NHL All-Stars.

Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce have been offered a $1 million package by a Las Vegas strip club to party at the venue if the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl LVIII. The package includes VIP treatment, roundtrip limo transportation, and various perks. Swift, who is scheduled to perform in Tokyo before the game, will not be able to attend the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, but is expected to be in attendance.

The former mayor of Harvey, Illinois, Eric Kellogg, allegedly demanded monthly payments from a local strip club in exchange for allowing it to operate and overlook prostitution on its premises, according to federal prosecutors. The scheme lasted for about 15 years, with the mayor's brother, Rommell Kellogg, recently being convicted of conspiring to demand and collect payments from the club. Another individual involved, Corey Johnson, pleaded guilty to a theft charge. The former mayor has not been charged in the case, and it is unclear if additional charges will be brought.

Rapper 2 Chainz was rushed to the hospital after being involved in a car crash on the I95 highway in Miami. The collision, caused by a Tesla hitting his vehicle from behind, resulted in neck injuries and possibly other injuries for the 46-year-old artist. The Tesla driver is suspected to have been under the influence. 2 Chainz shared a video on Instagram Stories showing himself being placed into an ambulance on a stretcher. The accident occurred after he had left a strip club following his appearance at Art Basel. Fans expressed their support and well wishes for his recovery on social media.

Rapper Blueface has been ordered by a judge to pay a Las Vegas strip club over $13 million in damages following a shooting incident in 2022. The shooting occurred outside the Euphoric Gentlemen's Club, leaving one man injured. Blueface, whose real name is Johnathan Porter, was initially charged with attempted murder but reached a plea deal for lesser charges. The strip club filed a lawsuit, claiming that their licenses were revoked due to Blueface's actions. The judge granted the club's motion for summary judgment, ordering Blueface to pay lost revenue and other damages totaling nearly $13.1 million.

Flash Dancers, the only women-owned strip club in Kharkiv, Ukraine, continues to operate amid the ongoing war with Russia. The club serves as a temporary escape from the conflict for both patrons and employees, offering a semblance of normality in a city just 15 miles from the Russian border. Despite the strict curfew and economic hardships caused by the war, the club remains open, providing a lifeline for its staff and a place to express themselves through dance.

Michigan State Police are investigating an off-duty officer-involved shooting at a strip club in Highland Park. The shooting occurred early Saturday morning, resulting in a male suspect being struck and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. No other individuals were harmed, and the investigation is ongoing.