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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Baby Boy Rocky Is the Most Interesting to Look At in Sweet Photos
Don’t blink—because Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker‘s baby boy is growing up fast.
In fact, their son Rocky Barker already has a full head of brown hair in family photos shared by Kourtney Sept. 13.
One image posted on the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum’s Instagram showed the 10-month-old sitting up on his own at a window ledge overlooking a city skyline. Meanwhile, he was pictured being held up by his rocker dad in another snapshot.
In a separate mirror selfie, taken amid Travis’ ongoing tour with Blink-182, Kourtney breastfed Rocky as they snuggled under the blankets on a hotel bed.
She captioned the snapshots, “summmma adventures : part 2.”
The cute update came a week after Kourtney shared a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road with Travis and his band. In a Sept. 5 Instagram post, the 45-year-old—who is also mom to kids Mason 14, Penelope, 12, and Reign, 9, with ex Scott Disick—can be seen packing PDA with her husband backstage during his New York show.
Other photos taken on the same night showed Kourtney holding Rocky on her lap as she played chess with Reign.
And Travis loves having Kourtney and the kids on tour. On a July episode of The Kardashians, he had a blast taking the family out to Sydney’s Luna Park before his concert in the Australian city.
While playing carnival games with Kourtney’s kids, the musician won a Squishmallow plushie for Penelope, before Reign surprised him with a prize of his own.
“Aw,” Travis—who shares kids Alabama Barker, 18, and Landon Barker, 20, as well as stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya, 25, with ex Shanna Moakler—said after the young boy handed him a stuffed toy. “Thanks, Reigny.”
And what does Kourtney think of her blended family?
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Photographed Together for the First Time Since Divorce Filing
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck stepped out together for a blending family outing Sept. 14, 2024, marking the first time the pair have been photographed together since the singer filed for divorce.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have reunited publicly for the first time since she filed for divorce.
The two stepped out for a blended family outing in Los Angeles Sept. 14 more than three weeks after the Hustlers actress submitted court papers to end their marriage.
That afternoon, Affleck and Lopez were pictured walking into a hotel with his and ex-wife Jennifer Garner‘s youngest kids Seraphina Affleck, 15, and Samuel Affleck, 12, and J.Lo’s twins Max and Emme, 16, who she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
Affleck, who wore a blue button-down shirt, jeans and Nikes, and while Lopez, who sported a black crop top and high waist dark blue flare jeans, were also photographed inside an SUV, with the actor in the driver’s seat and the “Let’s Get Loud” singer sitting beside him.
E! News has reached out to reps for both stars for comment on their relationship status and has not heard back.
Lopez, 55, filed for divorce from Affleck, 52, in Los Angeles Aug. 20, more than two years after they married in Las Vegas following a whirlwind rekindled romance. In her filing, J.Lo noted the pair had separated in April. The actor—who also shares daughter Violet Affleck, 18, with Garner—and Lopez stepped out for their family outing about a week after the actress walked the red carpet alone at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival’s premiere of Unstoppable, which the Oscar winner, who stayed in Los Angeles, coproduced. One of his coproducers, longtime friend Matt Damon, did attend the premiere and was photographed chatting and holding hands with Lopez at an after-party.
Despite Affleck’s absence, Unstoppable director William Goldenberg noted that there’s no awkwardness among the cast and crew due to the former couple’s breakup.
“It’s always been about the movie,” he said at the premiere, “and that’s their personal business. We just kept it about the movie. We just kept her eye on the prize.”
Selling Sunset's Chelsea Lazkani Speaks Out on Claim She Orchestrated Bre Tiesi's Convo on Jeff Lazkani
Selling Sunset star Chelsea Lazkani set the record straight on why she wanted Bre Tiesi to come forward to allege her estranged husband Jeff Lazkani was unfaithful.
Chelsea Lazkani has since spoken out on social media, writing on Sept. 14 that claims she orchestrated the scene are “FALSE.” E! News has reached out to her rep and Netflix for comment and clarification.
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The sun has set on this season, but the drama continues on.
Although Netflix announced there will not be a reunion for season eight of Selling Sunset, fans are still getting a front-row seat to the drama playing out online.
In fact, Chelsea Lazkani spilled the tea on speculation about whether Bre Tiesi or perhaps the show’s producers had set up the conversation the pair had regarding Bre’s friend Amanda Lynn alleging that Jeff Lazkani was seen making out with a woman in a hotel lobby.
Chelsea—who filed for divorce from Jeff in March after seven years of marriage—confessed in a post on X Sept. 7 that she was the one who asked production to set up a scene between her and Bre over Jeff’s alleged infidelity.
According to the reality star, costar Emma Hernan notified her that Bre filmed a scene with Amanda regarding the accusation. “I thought about it and I said, ‘This is gonna be a storyline,’” Chelsea said on an Instagram live with Jessie Woo on Sept. 9. “So I said to production, ‘I want Bre to tell me.’ The last thing I want is for it to go around to 10 other people at the office before it comes to me.’”
Local news
Court acquits man accused of groping younger women
PHILIPSBURG–The Court of First Instance has fully acquitted a man accused of groping two women who came separately to his health store in Cole Bay for a wellness check between August 2023 and April 2024.
F.R.C. (64) stood trial on Thursday charged with two counts of sexual assault for allegedly touching the women on their breasts and buttocks.
Both women, who were between 26 and 31 years old at the time, had come to the store run by C. and his wife for a wellness check on a Zyto Hand Cradle machine.
C. told the court on Thursday that he operated the device in an open upstairs room, where the machine would send electrical signals into a client’s palm and later issue a report diagnosing a health problem. The report would also issue advice on changing one’s diet or lifestyle, usually with homeopathic products like those sold in the store.
This device is a product of American company Zyto Technologies, Inc., which last year received a letter threatening legal action from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the FDA, the device is being marketed illegally, as it was never approved to diagnose health issues or recommend treatments and can only be used to measure how well skin responds to electrical pulses.
It was during these examinations that the women claim C. had unexpectedly grabbed their private parts. One woman, who had been alone with C. at the time, claimed that he had asked if she currently had a sex partner and whether she needed a “sugar daddy”.
“I don’t have sugar daddy money,” C. told the court on Thursday, explaining that he is now collecting pension and does not earn a salary from the store that he opened in 2022.
He also completely denied having touched either of the women inappropriately.
“I’m surprised by these charges,” C. told the court. “I have no sexual intentions when I do my job. That’s not on my mind.”
Port set to achieve major milestones in home-porting and cargo operations
PHILIPSBURG–Port St. Maarten is fully committed to becoming a greener port, aligning with the maritime industry’s goals for zero emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten revealed to Parliament on Thursday.
Current sustainability efforts include port-wide electrification, the introduction of electric vehicles for port operations, investigating waste-to-energy solutions, and early discussions on providing shore power to cruise ships.
Port St. Maarten, the minister said, is on track to welcome 1.35 million cruise passengers in 2024, marking a notable increase of 60,000 passengers compared to last year and exceeding initial projections by 2%. Looking ahead, the Port anticipates even greater success in 2025, with over 1.5 million passengers expected.
Heyliger-Marten said the Port St. Maarten Group of companies is dedicated to enhancing the overall destination experience. Key initiatives include beautification projects, such as improvements to notable landmarks like the Battery Point monument and the Causeway Unity roundabout, and the introduction of new attractions like a water park by Royal Caribbean Group cruise line. Additionally, Walter Plantz Square will receive fountain upgrades in celebration of its 10th anniversary.
As a leading cruise destination, ensuring guest connectivity is a top priority for Port St. Maarten. The construction of a waterside walkway, a project in development for the past decade, is set for completion this year and will enhance tourist safety by separating them from roadside traffic. The Port is also focused on further developing its direct access to the heart of the capital to enhance the visitor experience.
Street Art expo in Collectivité until Friday, September 27
Just a sample of the artwork that can be viewed in the latest exhibition in Hôtel de la Collectivité.
MARIGOT–As part of the call to the training centres of the territory for innovative projects launched by the Collectivité through Direction des Affaires Culturelles (DAC), the FORE Training Centre Iles du Nord has been selected to organise a street art training course.
This initiative is part of the Collectivité’s desire to promote local creativity and offer unique training opportunities to residents.
At the end of this training, the interns have presented a selection of works made during their journey.
These creations are a testament to their commitment, artistic evolution, and the diversity of styles they have explored.
This exhibition allows visitors to dive into the world of street art and admire the creative work of these talented artists.
The exhibition is on display in the foyer of Hôtel de La Collectivité from 8:00am to 3:00pm until Friday, September 27.
The public is encouraged to discover art in all its forms and encourage the artists who will take street art in Saint-Martin into a new dimension.
Regional News
Turks and Caicos: Shooting leaves one male dead, another injured
Police in the Turks and Caicos Islands are investigating a shooting incident which has left one male dead and another nursing gunshot wounds.
No further information was available about their identities or ages with updates to be provided by the police.
According to a report, around 9:21 pm on Saturday, the Police Control Room received reports that gunshots were heard near Phase One in Blue Hills, Providenciales.
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, along with medical personnel, responded.
Upon arrival, officers noticed that two males had sustained what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
One of the males was deceased, while the other was transported to a medical facility for treatment. The RT&CIPF has asked anyone with information that may help in this investigation to contact their closest police station.
Former Kmart manager arrested for fraud in St Croix
he Virgin Islands Police Department’s Economic Crimes Unit (ECU) has arrested a former Kmart manager on multiple charges related to fraud and embezzlement.
The arrest comes after a year-long investigation into financial irregularities at the Sunny Isles Shopping Center Kmart location.
Joanne Nickeo, 59, was taken into custody at her residence on September 12, 2024, at approximately 10:28 am.
She faces charges including fraudulent use of a credit card, obtaining money by false pretense, embezzlement by employee, grand larceny, participating in fraud on creditors, and access to computer for fraudulent purposes.
According to the ECU, Nickeo, who served as the manager of the Kmart store, allegedly misused a company credit card (P-Card) entrusted to her for making authorized purchases on behalf of Kmart. The investigation revealed that Nickeo repeatedly used the P-Card for unauthorized personal purchases and cash withdrawals during her employment.
Furthermore, authorities claim that Nickeo created fraudulent online invoices for three businesses: J&J Supplies, Sparkling Tots, and Sparkling World. These businesses were allegedly not legitimate, and Nickeo used them to claim unauthorized reimbursements from Kmart. The total loss to the company is estimated at $15,358.83.
Following her arrest, Nickeo was transported to the Wilbur H Francis Police Operation Building for processing and booking. Bail was set at $35,000, which Nickeo was unable to post. She has been remanded to the John A Bell Correctional Facility pending her Advise of Rights hearing.
Belize launches women's economic empowerment project
The Government of Belize has taken a significant step towards enhancing women’s economic empowerment by signing an agreement with the Republic of China (Taiwan) to fund a new project titled “Increasing Economic Power for Micro-Entrepreneurs.”
This initiative is part of a broader bilateral cooperation agreement focusing on empowering women in Latin America and the Caribbean in the post-COVID-19 era.
The agreement was signed by key officials including Adele Catzim-Sanchez, CEO of the Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Amalia Mai, CEO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Robert Pan, Chief of the Taiwan Technical Mission.
According to the press release, the project “seeks to increase women’s economic power by building their capacity for small business development, digital marketing and access to capital.”
This aligns with the Belizean government’s commitment to implementing the National Gender Policy and the Plan Belize Medium Term Development Strategy.
The initiative recognizes the crucial role of women’s economic participation in national development.
As stated in the release, “Women’s economic participation is a key strategy for reducing poverty, while boosting economic growth and fostering social cohesion.”
Weird News Strange and Odd Stories
The birth of a spectacled bear brings joy to a farming community in Peru
LIMA, Peru (AP) — A spectacled bear was born in a rescue center built by a Peruvian farming community that has protected these animals for more than two decades.
The bear cub, which does not yet have a name, was discovered after park rangers in the community of Santa Catalina de Chongoyape, in northern Peru, noticed that a female bear named Lola did not leave her den.
“They heard different noises and only these days the little bear has begun to come out with its mother,” said Edivar Carrasco, the president of the community.
Born in mid July, the little bear is the second birth after a female was born six years ago in a fenced area of several hectares where food and care are provided to ailing bears.
The farming community manages an ecological reserve where spectacled bears (Tremarctos ornatus) and other animals such as the white-winged guan (Penelope albipennis) are not hunted and can find a safe habitat for their lives in its carob trees and other types of flora.
The spectacled bear is a vulnerable species, according to the Red List of Threatened Species released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
It is known worldwide thanks to Paddington Bear, a children’s storybook character created in 1958 by British writer Michael Bond.
In Denmark, a man is suspected of 86 counts of reckless driving. He filmed it himself.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A 29-year-old man in Denmark faced a whopping 86 preliminary charges Friday for driving at high speed on motorcycles, riding on the rear wheel — also at high speed — and endangering others, police said, adding that the man had mounted a camera on his motorcycle helmet which provided investigators with several hours of footage of how he drove.
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like it,” Amrik Singh Chadha of the police in eastern Denmark said in a statement. “There is no doubt that it has been a big and unconventional case for us to investigate.”
When detained in May for riding a motorcycle with no license plates and without having a valid permit, police found a video camera had been mounted on the man’s helmet which had recorded how he drove on the rear wheel at high speed. Police said that it led to the man facing 25 cases of preliminary charges for that alone. He has not been identified.
Vessel rescued in English Channel after emergency call to Dover, Delaware, instead of Dover, England
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Police dispatchers in Delaware’s capital city are being lauded for helping direct rescuers to a boat foundering in the English Channel thousands of miles away. Dispatchers for the city of Dover found themselves at the center of an international rescue effort last month after receiving a call from an Albanian man who thought he was calling emergency personnel in Dover, England. The mix-up happened Aug. 27, when the man learned that his brother’s boat was sinking in the English Channel, according to Delaware authorities.
“The caller had conducted an internet search for the ‘Dover Police Department’ and the first search result on the screen proved to be the Dover, Delaware Police Department,” police officials said in a news release Thursday. “The family member thought they were calling Dover, England but was connected with our agency here in the United States.”
Recognizing that trying to refer the frantic caller to authorities in England could cost valuable time, Communications Operator MacKenzie Atkinson kept the man on the line and began collecting critical information. The caller provided the coordinates of the vessel, and Atkinson, who had recently acquired certification from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, followed protocols for a vessel in distress, officials said.
Meanwhile, Communications Officer Connor Logan began making international notifications. Within four minutes, he established contact with the several agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, French Coast Guard, His Majesty’s Coastguard in England, the United Kingdom’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Coordination Center, and police stations in Dover, England, officials said.
