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The Nashville music producer who was allegedly killed over the weekend by his friend and roommate is the father of "SNL" star Cheri Oteri. Gaetano Thomas Oteri was allegedly murdered by songwriter Richard Fagan last Saturday night when Fagan stabbed Oteri with a pocket knife. Fagan and Oteri had collaborated on several of Fagan's songs, and on Fagan's own website, Oteri is credited with helping Fagan through tough times: "

Start practicing that "Thriller" dance, because 13 Going on 30 is headed to the stage. And not only that, the beloved 2004 rom-com starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo is becoming a musical. In fact, screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, who were responsible for the early 2000s film, have returned for the adaptation. They're teaming up with Michael Weiner and Alan Zachary for the music and lyrics as well as Andy Flickman, who is directing the show. For anyone who might need a refresher, the original movie followed Jennifer's Jenna Rink, a teen who wishes her youth away and wakes up one day as a seemingly perfect, magazine editing 30-year-old in New York City.

Two hundred years ago this month, on June 1 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain. Just over two weeks later, the young nation went to war to stop the British from bullying them at sea, where they intercepted merchant ships, impressed US sailors and blockaded US ports, and on land, where they supported American Indian tribes. Although the war ended in a stalemate, the US came away with newfound pride and confidence.

In the early 1970s, Elvis Presley began dating actor Sheila Ryan. Ryan was significantly younger than Elvis and found the relationship overwhelming. He quickly piled expectations on her when she wasn’t even sure what she wanted out of the relationship. Elvis’ friend eventually began coaching her on how to date the musician. While she followed his instructions, she admitted it made her feel like a fraud.  Elvis’ friend had to coach Sheila Ryan on how to date the musician  Elvis tried to bring romance into his relationship with Ryan, but she found it uncomfortable.

A sales guru who helped a US security firm land a vital $600million contract to stop fentanyl and weapons flooding across the border has killed himself while awaiting trial in a $3million FBI probe into embezzlement claims while at his previous job.  George Walther-Meade, 50, took his own life in San Diego, California, on November 6, the city's medical examiner confirmed to DailyMail.com. He had been arrested in February this year over allegations he had defrauded a previous employer.

PICTURED: Angela Graham-West, wife of Republican Texas gubernatorial candidate Allen West was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) with her young grandson in the car Texas gubernatorial candidate Allen West's wife has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence on Friday night. West is said to be 'beyond livid' with the Dallas Police Department for the arrest which he insists was wrongful and that his wife was sober at the time.

Thanks, I Hate It Tammy Slaton of TLC's '1000-lb Sisters' took to TikTok to call out an anonymous critic who criticized her appearance. Published on January 8, 2024 2 min read Tammy Slaton of 1000-lb Sisters wants people to choose kindness. On Jan. 6, the TLC star took to social media to respond to an anonymous commenter who urged her to “fix them teeth.”  In a three-minute video, Tammy told the troll to pound sand while also sharing how negative comments about her appearance are a blow to her confidence.

Redeem now An Arkansas deputy responded to a woman who called for help during a domestic violence incident.  Bodycam footage appears to show the deputy shoot at her Pomeranian when it ran toward him. The deputy hit the woman instead, she says. She is suing the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.  A woman in Arkansas is suing her local sheriff's office, saying a deputy who fired his gun to shoot at a Pomeranian running toward him hit her instead.

Mark Margolis, who portrayed the menacing, bell-ringing Hector Salamanca in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” died Thursday at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. He was 83. His son, Morgan Margolis, announced the news.