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Then-Speaker of the House Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, listens to a speech on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, during final debates on Alaska’s state budget. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, will pay more than $2,000 to settle a series of campaign finance complaints filed by a former chair of the Alaska Republican Party in 2025.
The Alaska Public Offices Commission approved the final consent agreement July 28. Under the terms of the agreement, Stutes will pay a penalty of $2,643.50 and repay her campaign $13,869.44 to settle complaints regarding improper campaign finance reporting and improper campaign spending in the 2020, 2022 and 2024 elections.
Investigating the complaint by Randy Ruderich against Stutes, the commission said the Kodiak legislator responded promptly to requests for information, and that there was “nothing to indicate” that serious violations identified by Ruderich were “intentional or provided a personal benefit to the candidate.”
Stutes, who has represented Kodiak, Cordova and parts of the Gulf of Alaska coast since 2015, is running for state Senate this year, seeking to replace Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak. Two other Republicans are also running for the seat.
By phone, Stutes said Ruderich informed her about the complaint before he sent it to APOC, and she ended up being the one informing regulators about the issue.
The issues were the result of innocent mistakes, and she’s actually grateful to Ruderich for pointing them out, she said. She’s no longer trying to keep her own campaign accounts and has hired a professional.
“What gave me the most satisfaction of all this was saying to Randy Ruderich, ‘I really appreciate you calling this to my attention because if you didn’t, I’d still be making those mistakes, and then it would be a great big mess.’”
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Masicka has released a new single titled “Spend.” The Jamaican recording artist also has a new album, Forever Reign, arriving worldwide on August 14 via Def Jam Recordings. One day later, Masicka will make his debut performance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center as the headliner of Reggae Fest.
The album announcement and Barclays Center booking were first reported by Billboard, according to a press release. “This album represents growth, elevation, and the next chapter of my journey,” Masicka said in the announcement.
“It’s his time,” Reggae Fest founder & CEO CJ Milan told Billboard of the occasion. “Masicka is in his prime right now; ‘Slip & Slide’ [on Di Genius’ ‘Hill & Gully’ riddim] is big; he’s definitely one of the hottest [artists right now]. And he’s also just an amazing person. I’ve worked with him before, and I just think he’s ready.”
The announcement follows Masicka’s Her Name Is Love EP, which was released in December via Def Jam and recently picked up a dancehall album of the year nomination at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.
“Her Name Is Love is really me tapping into another dimension of who I am, not stepping away from the grit, but showing that there’s more to the man behind the music,” Masicka told Billboard. “The ladies always support my work, and I wanted to create something that speaks directly to them… their stories, their strength, their emotions and the energy they bring to the culture. This EP is about connection, emotion and the different forms love can take.”
His 17-track album Generation of Kings arrived in 2023 and marked his first full-length project for Def Jam. His 2021 album 438, meanwhile, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, the same peak later matched by Generation of Kings. In March 2026, the government of Antigua and Barbuda approved Masicka’s appointment as Cultural Ambassador for Youth Talent Development and Creative Industries Collaboration.
Listen Masicka’s “Spend” here.
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In 2016, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt after alleging that he engaged in violent and abusive behavior while he was drunk aboard a private jet.
Pitt quit drinking shortly thereafter. The effort came too late to save his marriage, but in interviews that touched on the matter, the Oscar winner was adamant that he was grateful to be sober.
So Pitt’s revelation that he’s now “off the wagon” after seven years of sobriety has come as a shock to many fans.
In a profile published by Esquire today, interviewer Ryan D’Agostino notes that Pitt offered him wine and then asks the actor-pp if he keeps a bottle on hand for the benefit of his guests.
“No, I got — I was sober for seven years. And then I got back off the wagon,” Brad clarifies with a “little laugh,” adding:
“In a more restrained manner. I got overconfident a couple times, went, Yep, nope, not good for me. Not in big quantities.”
“You can have a glass of wine,” D’Agostino ventures, leading Pitt to remark:
“Yeah. Well . . . I can have a few. But I can’t have a lot. I have to be professional about it.”
The revelation comes as a surprise, as Pitt publicly thanked Bradley Cooper for helping him get sober while speaking at a 2020 award ceremony.
And he opened up about the joys of a booze-free existence as recently as June of 2025, when he discussed his sobriety journey on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast.
News of his relapse (or whatever you wish to call it) comes on the heels of reports that all of Brad’s kids have legally dropped “Pitt” from their names.
Brad and Angelina’s divorce has been one of the messiest in Hollywood history, with insiders claiming that Pitt blames Jolie for “alienating” his children from him.
At one point in the Esquire interview, Pitt referred to a period in which he felt such intense pain that he could imagine viewing death as a relief.
Whet D’Agostino asked if he was referring to the situation with his children, Pitt demurred, saying:
“Family stuff. We could leave it at that.”
“This s–t ain’t easy,” Pitt added, noting that in most areas of his life, he’s “won the lottery.”
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Brad Pitt Reveals That He’s Drinking Again After 7 Years of Sobriety was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Russell Dickerson took a fall off the stage during his show at Mansfield Speedway over the weekend, but he quickly recovered and kept the show going.
On Saturday, August 8, Dickerson brought his RUSSELLMANIA Tour 2026 to the speedway located in Ohio, marking the first-ever live music concert hosted at the racetrack. It’s safe to say that this was a how fans won’t forget.
The country star was in the midst of performing the fan favorite “She Likes It” when he attempted to get even closer to fans by standing on a speaker just below the stage. He held his balance for a moment, but suddenly the entire piece of equipment fell over causing Dickerson to go down with it.
For a very brief moment he disappeared onto the ground before popping right back up and continuing to deliver the track without missing a beat. The “Happen To Me” singer laughed off the situation, fixed his hair and jumped back on stage.
A few fan videos captured the dramatic fall and Dickerson himself shared a hilarious edit to social media shortly after the show. Fittingly set to Colbie Caillat’s “Fallin’ For You,” the video showcased the fall from multiple different angles and proved that he can laugh off the moment.
The text on the video read, “Stage: 1, Russell: 0” while he noted that he “Fell hard for Mansfield last night ♥️,” in the caption.
The comment section was filled with users commending him on his quick recovery, citing that he “nailed that landing.” His wife, Kailey even chimed in, saying “CAN’T KEEP THIS MAN DOWNNNN.”
The country star continues his RUSSELLMANIA Tour 2026, with various headline shows and fair and festival dates scheduled through October, all while preparing for an even bigger adventure offstage.
Russell Dickerson and his wife Kailey recently announced they’re expecting baby No. 3, adding another exciting chapter to their growing family. They are already parents to their two sons, Remington, 5, and Radford, 3, but took to social media on July 30 to let fans know that another little one is on the way.
The announcement came in the form of a beachside video soundtracked by his sweet song, “Famous Back Home.” The couple captioned the post, “One more face in that hallway hall of fame. ✨🖼️✨”
Whether it’s a fall, a wardrobe malfunction, or the unexpected chaos that comes with parenthood, Dickerson knows how to laugh it off and roll with whatever comes his way.
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