Iraqi Wedding Tragedy Video Shows Venue Go Up in Flames ... As Guests Run for Cover
New video from inside the horrific fire at a wedding in Iraq shows how quickly the flames spread in only seconds before over 100 people were killed.
The clips show the happy couple dancing inside the Al Haithem wedding hall near the village of Qaraqosh also known as Al-Hamdaniya Tuesday night. A series of sparklers goes off around them, starting the blaze and sending guests into a panic.
Flowers hanging from a massive truss above the couple seem to act as fuel to the flames, going up almost immediately as embers fall to the ground.
After most had evacuated the main room, huge beams -- completely on fire -- crashed to the ground. Footage after the fatal incident shows the intense destruction caused to the building.
The bride and groom reportedly made it out alive, but Reuters says 113 people have been confirmed dead, and another 150 suffered injuries. Iraq's Interior Ministry has allegedly issued arrest warrants for the owners of the wedding hall, with 1 already in cuffs as of Thursday.
Survivors from the wedding fire claim the place wasn't equipped for a disaster like this ... and one woman told the outlet, "This was not a wedding. This was hell," while crying and hitting herself after losing her 27-year-old daughter and 3 grandkids in the fire -- one of whom was just 8 months old.
Grieving family members held a massive gathering outside a morgue in the nearby city of Mosul, crying out in pain.
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Tragedia en una boda Video muestra el lugar en llamas ... Un invitado corre para protegerse
Un nuevo video al interior de una boda en Irak muestra la rapidez con que se propagaron las llamas, solo segundos antes de que un horrible incendio matara a más de 100 personas.
Los clips muestran a la feliz pareja bailando dentro del salón de bodas Al Haithem cerca del pueblo de Qaraqosh, también conocido como Al-Hamdaniya, el martes por la noche. A continuación se ve que una serie de bengalas estallan a su alrededor, provocando el incendio y sembrando el pánico entre los invitados.
Las flores que colgaban de un enorme soporte que estaba encima de la pareja parecieron actuar como combustible para el fuego, pues las llamas treparon casi de inmediato.
Después de que la mayoría hubiera evacuado la sala principal, unas enormes vigas, completamente en llamas, se estrellaron contra el suelo. Las imágenes posteriores al fatal incidente muestran la intensa destrucción causada en el edificio.
Aparentemente, los novios salieron con vida, pero Reuters afirma que se ha confirmado la muerte de 113 personas y que otras 150 sufrieron heridas. Al parecer, el Ministerio del Interior de Irak emitió órdenes de detención en contra de los propietarios del salón de bodas, uno de los cuales ya estaba esposado desde el jueves.
Los sobrevivientes del incendio afirman que el lugar no estaba equipado para un desastre como este y una mujer dijo a la salida: "Esto no era una boda. Esto fue un infierno", mientras lloraba y se golpeaba a sí misma tras perder en el incendio a su hija de 27 años y a sus tres nietos, uno de los cuales tenía solo 8 meses.
Los familiares en duelo se reunieron afuera de una morgue en la cercana ciudad de Mosul, en donde lloraron su terrible dolor.
GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD LIBERTAD CONDICIONAL ANTICIPADA ¡Sale este año!
Gypsy Rose Blanchard va a salir de la cárcel antes de tiempo. Se le ha concedido la libertad condicional y está previsto que salga en diciembre, tres años antes de su fecha original de liberación.
Gypsy ha estado cumpliendo una condena de 10 años de prisión después de haber sido declarada culpable de asesinato en segundo grado en relación con la muerte de su madre, Dee Dee Blanchard. De acuerdo con el Departamento Correccional de Missouri, está programado que salga en libertad condicional el 28 de diciembre.
Recordemos que Gypsy fue sentenciada a una década tras las rejas en 2016 luego de declararse culpable del asesinato de su madre, un caso que generó una serie de Hulu y un documental de HBO.
Recordarás que el entonces novio de Gypsy, Nick Godejohn, admitió haber asesinado a Dee Dee en 2015 para ayudar a Gypsy a escapar de las garras de su madre. Actualmente, cumple cadena perpetua, mientras que Gypsy iba a salir de prisión preventiva en 2026 tras declararse culpable de asesinato en segundo grado.
Dee Dee fue acusada de obligar a Gypsy a fingir ser discapacitada durante años, mantenerla como rehén e incluso atarla en una cama después de que Gypsy intentara escapar. Al parecer, Dee Dee sufría de Munchausen por poderes, un trastorno mental en el que un padre inventa enfermedades en su hijo para obtener simpatía o atención.
Gypsy tiene ahora 32 años, y ha dicho en entrevistas desde la cárcel que se siente más libre entre rejas que cuando vivía con su madre.
Pronto tendrá un poco más de libertad.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Early Prison Release Out This Year!!!
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is getting out of prison early ... she's been granted parole and is set to be released in December, three years before her original release date.
Gypsy, who's been serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted of second-degree murder in connection with the death of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, is set to be released on parole Dec. 28 ... according to the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Remember ... Gypsy was sentenced to a decade behind bars in 2016 after pleading guilty in her mother's murder, a case that spawned a Hulu scripted series and an HBO documentary.
You'll recall ... Gypsy's then-boyfriend, Nick Godejohn, admitted to murdering Dee Dee in 2015 to help Gypsy escape her mother's clutches. He's currently serving a life sentence, while Gypsy was originally set to be released from custody in 2026 after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.
Dee Dee was accused of forcing Gypsy to pretend to be disabled for years, holding her hostage and even tying her up in a bed after Gypsy tried to escape. Dee Dee reportedly suffered from Munchausen by proxy -- a mental disorder where a parent fabricates illnesses in their child for sympathy or attention.
Gypsy is 32 years old now, and she's said in interviews from prison she feels more free behind bars than she was when she was living with her mother.
Soon, she will have a little more freedom.
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'Suits' Patrick J. Adams Posts Throwback Meghan Markle Pics ... Apologizes For Sharing Amid Strike
"Suits" star Patrick J. Adams is sayin' sorry for sharing BTS photos of his former costar Meghan Markle ... after catching heat for posting them during the ongoing actors' strike.
Patrick did the ol' delete and apologize 2-step Wednesday after he'd posted some never-before-seen snaps of Meghan and other cast members, clearly taken when she was still on the show, and the USA Network show was still in production.
He's now scrubbed the pics and told his followers he "foolishly and thoughtlessly let a trip down Suits memory lane distract me from the very real and ongoing fight" that SAG-AFTRA is still facing.
Patrick called the past photos of Meghan "an embarrassing oversight," adding he's "incredibly sorry."
The throwback photos of Meghan come off as a bit flirty -- one shows her lying down on a couch while dressed in a pencil skirt ... something her character, Rachel, often wore.
Don't forget, Patrick and Meghan played lovers on the 9-season series, so ya could chalk it up to just being in character. Also, it's not like he just posted pics of MM -- he showed photos of costars like Daniel Costabile, Vanessa Ray, and Trevor Lipinski, too.
As you know, SAG-AFTRA actors are forbidden from promoting, talking about, and yes, posting about projects made under the union's TV and film contracts -- which goes for things made in the past as well.
Patrick's upload fell in that category and folks weren't happy ... making this sort of a Royal screwup on his part.
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Patrick J. Adams de 'Suits' Se disculpa por compartir fotos de Meghan Markle ... En medio de la huelga
La estrella de "Suits" Patrick J. Adams está pidiendo disculpas por compartir fotos detrás de cámara de su ex compañera Meghan Markle, después de causar revuelo por publicarlas en medio de la huelga de actores en curso.
Patrick hizo la vieja artimaña de borrar y pedir disculpas el miércoles, después de haber publicado algunas fotos nunca antes vistas de Meghan y otros miembros del elenco, claramente tomadas cuando ella todavía estaba en la serie, y el show de USA Network aún estaba en producción.
Ahora ya borró las fotos y le dijo a sus seguidores que "tontamente y sin pensar dejó que un viaje hacia la memoria de Suits lo distrajera de la lucha muy real y en curso" que SAG-AFTRA todavía enfrenta.
Patrick calificó la publicación de las viejas fotos de Meghan como "un descuido embarazoso", y agregó que está "increíblemente arrepentido".
En las fotos throwback, Meghan sale un poco coqueta. Una la muestra acostada en un sofá mientras está vestida con una falda lápiz, algo que su personaje Rachel usaba a menudo.
No hay que olvidar que Patrick y Meghan interpretaron el papel de amantes en la serie de 9 temporadas, por lo que se puede decir que solo está en el personaje. Además, no es que solo publicara fotos de Meghan Markle, también compartió fotos de otros coprotagonistas como Daniel Costabile, Vanessa Ray y Trevor Lipinski.
Como saben, los actores de la SAG-AFTRA tienen prohibido promocionar, hablar y publicar sobre los proyectos realizados bajo los contratos de televisión y cine del sindicato, lo que también se aplica para los realizados en el pasado.
El post de Patrick cayó en esa categoría y por eso la gente no estaba contenta, haciendo de esto una especie de metedura de pata real de su parte.
Charlie Puth Encourages Street Performer After Piano Smash ... Invites Him to Concert
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Charlie Puth is picking up the street performer who was left to pick up his piano when a woman smashed it to the ground ... offering words of encouragement and a special invite.
The "We Don't Talk Anymore" singer reached out to Andrew Hsu, the Georgia street performer from a recent viral video, messaging him over the incident.
TMZ obtained the DMs Charlie and Andrew exchanged ... with Charlie telling Andrew, "I'm sorry that bull s*** happened to you ... Don't let it ever discourage you from performing, I know it won't ... But that video just upset me so much. You're a wonderful player and I wish you nothing but success and constant musical inspiration."
Andrew thanks Charlie for the kind words, tells him he's not going to give up performing, shares how he went to Charlie's show in Georgia and says he hopes to meet him and Billy Joel.
As we reported ... video shows Andrew playing Billy's anthem, "Piano Man," in Athens, GA when a rude woman comes up and smashes his piano to the ground. Andrew also accused her of stealing from his tip jar, and she eventually apologized after tons of backlash.
Charlie says he can't really set Andrew up with Billy, who apparently doesn't have a cell phone, but he says he would love for Andrew to come to one of his future shows.
Andrew tells TMZ ... since the video went viral, tons of folks requested to donate to a new piano ... and he put his Venmo on social media and got $2,000 in just two days, earmarking the money for a new keyboard and keyboard stand.
So, it seems like this story has a happy ending for Athens' piano man.
For more viral news, tune in to the TMZ Verified Podcast. Dropping every Thursday on all podcast platforms.
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Charlie Puth Anima al artista callejero al que destrozaron su teclado... Lo invita a un concierto
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Charlie Puth está apoyando al artista callejero que tuvo que recoger su piano cuando una mujer lo lanzó contra el suelo, ofreciéndole palabras de aliento y una invitación especial.
El cantante de "We Don't Talk Anymore" se acercó a Andrew Hsu, el artista callejero de Georgia protagonista de un reciente video viral y le envió un mensaje sobre el incidente.
TMZ obtuvo el DMs entre Charlie y Andrew, en donde Charlie le dice: "Siento mucho que esa m*** te pasara. No dejes que nada te desanime a actuar, sé que no pasará, pero el video me disgustó mucho. Eres un músico maravilloso y solo te deseo éxito e inspiración musical constante".
Andrew agradeció a Charlie por sus amables palabras y le dijo que no iba a renunciar a sus actuaciones en la calle. También le contó de cuando fue a uno de sus shows en Georgia y le dijo que espera reunirse con él y Billy Joel.
Como informamos, el video muestra a Andrew tocando una canción de Billy Joel en la calle en Atenas, Georgia, cuando una mujer grosera se acerca y bota su piano al suelo. Andrew también la acusó de robarse su tarro de propinas, y eventualmente ella se disculpó después de recibir toneladas de reacciones en su contra.
Charlie dice que realmente no puede organizar un encuentro entre Andrew y Billy, quien aparentemente no tiene teléfono celular, pero dice que le encantaría que Andrew viniera a uno de sus shows la próxima vez que esté en EE.UU..
Andrew le dice a TMZ que desde que el video se hizo viral, toneladas de personas se ofrecieron a donar dinero para un nuevo piano. Él puso su Venmo en las redes sociales y consiguió $2,000 en solo dos días, suma que destinará para un nuevo teclado y soporte.
Así que parece que esta historia sí tiene un final feliz para el hombre del piano.
Lil Tay Seen for First Time in Years ... Bizarre Arrival at LAX
Lil Tay is back in the public eye for the first time in 5 years ... oddly covered up and staying quiet as she arrived in Los Angeles.
The former social media-flexer was bombarded with photogs at LAX Wednesday, covered in a hoodie, mask and sunglasses. Tay wasn't alone though, flanked by security, her mom, Angela, and brother, Jason.
This obviously marks a big milestone for Tay, who hasn't been seen since her virality came to an end in 2018. Paps sprayed her with questions, but she kept her lips sealed ... hopping into a ride without saying a word.
Tay teased her trip Tuesday night, posting a pic of her passport. She's from Canada, so it was almost certain she'd be going international ... and now we know the destination.
TMZ broke the story, Lil Tay was the subject of an alleged viral death hoax last month that was posted to her Instagram account. She told us her account was "compromised by a 3rd party and used to spread jarring misinformation and rumors regarding me."
A post on her IG account Tuesday dragged her father, Christopher ... saying he was the one who faked her death, calling him an "ABUSIVE RACIST MISOGYNISTIC WOMAN BEATING FATHER."
Christopher told us the claims against him are bogus, and warned that the serious accusations could land whoever called him out in civil court.
Her dad got a court order in 2018 to have her leave LA and return to Vancouver, but her mom recently won the long-running custody battle over Tay, meaning she's now able to return to the States ... so we're guessing this will be the first of many Lil Tay sightings.
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Lil Tay Vista por primera vez en años... Extraña llegada a LAX
Lil Tay está de vuelta en el ojo público por primera vez en cinco años, tras aparecer extrañamente cubierta y en silencio en su llegada a Los Ángeles.
La ex influencer fue bombardeada con fotógrafos en LAX este miércoles, mientras estaba cubierta con una sudadera con capucha, máscara y gafas de sol. Tay no estaba sola, estaba flanqueada por seguridad, su madre Angela y su hermano Jason.
Obviamente, esto marca un gran hito para Tay, que no ha sido vista desde que su popularidad llegara a su fin en 2018. Los paparazzi la abrumaron con preguntas, pero ella mantuvo los labios sellados y siguió avanzando sin decir una palabra.
Tay bromeó sobre su viaje el martes por la noche, al publicar una foto de su pasaporte. Ella es de Canadá, por lo que era casi seguro que iba a viajar internacionalmente. Ahora sabemos el destino.
TMZ dio la noticia, Lil Tay fue objeto de un engaño el mes pasado, cuando se publicó a través de su Instagram su supuesta muerte. Ella nos dijo que esta había sido "comprometida por un tercero y utilizada para difundir desinformación y rumores" sobre ella.
Un post en su cuenta de Instagram el martes arrastró a su padre, Christopher, el que decía que había sido él quien fingió su muerte, llamándolo un "PADRE ABUSIVO RACISTA MISÓGINO GOLPEADOR DE MUJERES".
Christopher nos dijo que las afirmaciones en su contra eran falsas, y advirtió que las graves acusaciones podrían aterrizar en un tribunal civil.
Su papá obtuvo una orden judicial en 2018 para que Lil Tay abandonara Los Ángeles y regresara a Vancouver, pero recientemente su mamá ganó la larga batalla por la custodia de Tay, lo que significa que ahora puede regresar a los Estados Unidos, así que suponemos que este será el primero de muchos avistamientos de Lil Tay.
Kevin James I'll Try to Be as Funny as My Viral Meme ... Come See Me On Tour!!!
Kevin James is looking to cash in on his new internet meme fame ... by using the viral image to promote his standup comedy act.
The actor and comedian posted "The King of Queens" meme on his social media Wednesday, much to the internet's delight ... using it to plug his new tour.
You've probably seen the meme pop up on your feed recently ... an old promotional headshot Kevin did for his TV sitcom 'King of Queens' back in the '90s, where he shrugs with both hands in his pockets and displays a sheepish grin.
Folks have been using the old pic to make tons of hilarious memes ... and the show's stars are taking notice. Leah Remini says she "absolutely loves" all the memes, and now Kevin's piggybacking.
In his post, Kevin says he's gearing up for his new "Double Hands In The Pocket" tour ... which he says is "sheepishly coming to a city near you."
Kevin's got upcoming shows in Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Florida and Las Vegas ... and it will be interesting to see if his meme gives him a ticket sales bump.
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Charlamagne Colin's Letter to the Jets Pitiful & Pathetic ... Why You Got J. Cole Begging For You???
Charlamagne Tha God isn't a fan of Colin Kaepernick's open letter to the New York Jets ... saying it makes it seem like the ex-NFL QB is begging for a job at this point.
CTG had heavy critiques for Colin on Wednesday's Breakfast Club broadcast ... it's been 7 years since he was ousted from the league in a clear blackball maneuver, and CTG thinks Colin has allowed the low moments to define his story and identity.
ICYMI, J. Cole posted the letter Tuesday, revealing the 35-year-old was looking for a spot on the Jets' roster in the aftermath of Aaron Rodgers' season-ending injury during Week 1.
CTG not only thinks Colin's letter should've never been published, he thinks Cole's inclusion was incredibly "wack" and thinks Colin should speak out on his own.
The comparison to racism in America vs. NFL was also made, which CTG rejected -- calling U.S. a system that indoctrinates people into racism as opposed to Colin throwing a flag on the league, leaving everyone -- even callers -- split on the issue.
The Jets just signed veteran free agent Trevor Siemian to their roster ... Colin may not even be a candidate.
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Kevin James Intentaré ser tan gracioso como mi meme viral Vengan a verme a la gira!!!
Kevin James está tratando de sacar provecho de su nueva fama en Internet, usando el meme que lo hizo famoso para promover su acto de comedia.
El actor y comediante publicó el meme "El Rey de Queens" en sus redes sociales el miércoles, para deleite de Internet, todo para enchufarlos en su nueva gira.
Probablemente han visto el meme en su feed recientemente. Se trata de un viejo headshot promocional que hizo para su comedia de televisión 'Rey de Queens' en los años 90, donde se encoge de hombros con las dos manos en los bolsillos y muestra una sonrisa tímida.
La gente ha estado utilizando la vieja foto para hacer un montón de memes hilarantes y las estrellas de la serie están tomando nota. Leah Remini dice que ella "ama absolutamente" todos los memes y ahora el de Kevin.
En su post, dice que se está preparando para su nueva gira "Double Hands In The Pocket", la que se está acercando "tímidamente a una ciudad cerca de ti".
Kevin tiene próximos shows en Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Nueva York, Florida y Las Vegas y será interesante ver si su meme le da un aumento en la venta de entradas.
PILOTO DE BRITISH AIRWAYS ADMITE haber consumido COCAÍNA Antes de intentar volar
Un piloto de British Airways se fue de fiesta en África antes de intentar surcar los cielos menos de 24 horas después, pero por suerte fue denunciado antes de que eso ocurriera... y despedido también.
Al parecer, Mike Beaton se lo contó todo a una azafata amiga suya hace unas semanas después de una noche salvaje en la ciudad de Johannesburgo, esto durante un breve período en tierra que estaba disfrutando antes de que estuviera programado para volar de nuevo al día siguiente.
En los textos obtenidos por The Sun, Beaton supuestamente se jactó de un encuentro hot que experimentó con una mujer galesa que incluía cocaína, alcohol y sexo. Beaton escribió: "He perdido la camisa y uno de los chicos del lugar saca un plato con unas líneas de coca. Entonces hay un debate sobre quién tiene el mejor pecho para hacer unas líneas".
También presumía con orgullo: "He sido un niño muy travieso".
Beaton trató de abordar su vuelo al día siguiente y estaba tratando de volar de regreso a Londres, pero su amigo lo delató y todo llegó a su fin.
Beaton tuvo que quedarse en Johannesburgo al menos un día más para someterse a un control antidrogas que al parecer no superó en un principio. Sin embargo, una vez que volvió a estar sobrio, lo enviaron de vuelta al Reino Unido como pasajero estándar y fue despedido poco después.
British Airways nos dice: "La seguridad es siempre nuestra máxima prioridad. El asunto fue remitido a la CAA y este individuo ya no trabaja para nosotros". Al parecer, los directivos de la aerolínea se sorprendieron por su comportamiento.
Por último, pero no por ello menos importante, parece que este tipo está casado. Así que no sólo es probable que su carrera de piloto haya terminado, sino que su relación probablemente tampoco vaya muy bien en casa.
British Airways Pilot Admits to Coke-Fueled Romp ... Before Trying to Fly
A British Airways pilot partied his face off in Africa before trying to hit the skies less than 24 hours later -- but, thankfully, he was reported before that could happen ... and fired too.
Mike Beaton reportedly spilled the beans to a flight attendant friend of his a few weeks ago after a wild night on the town in Johannesburg -- this during a brief grounded period he was enjoying before he was scheduled to fly again the following day.
In texts, obtained by The Sun, Beaton purportedly bragged about a hot hookup he experienced with a Welsh woman ... which was full of cocaine, booze and sex. Beaton wrote, "I’ve lost my shirt somewhere and one of the local lads produces a plate with a few lines of coke. So then there’s a debate about whose chest is the best to do a bump off."
He also proudly boasted ... "I've been a very naughty boy."
Crazy enough, Beaton tried boarding his flight the next day and was attempting to fly back to London ... but his friend ratted him out to their bosses, and they halted everything.
Beaton was forced to stay in Johannesburg for at least an extra day as they did drug testing -- which he reportedly failed at first. Once he was sober again, though, they shipped his ass back to the UK as a standard passenger ... and he got fired from BA shortly thereafter.
British Airways tells us, "Safety is always our top priority. The matter was referred to the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) and this individual no longer works for us." BA brass was reportedly shocked by his behavior.
Last but not least ... this fella is apparently married. So not only is his piloting career likely over, but his relationship probably isn't doing so well back at home either.
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Travis Kelce All The Times He's Talked About Taylor in The Past ... From Dancing To Her Songs, To Wanting A Kiss!!!
Travis Kelce has been a fan of Taylor Swift for a while now ... dancing to her hits, making friendship bracelets and talking about wanting to kiss her over the years.
One of the first times Travis publicly talked about Tay Tay was back in 2016 ... when he played "Kiss, Marry, Kill" during an interview -- ya see where this is going.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was given the choice between Taylor, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry. Taylor didn't get the axe -- RIP Ari -- but instead was chosen for a smooch ... while KP was granted the long-term option.
Travis was also seen groovin' along to a remix of her 2008 track, "Love Story," this past February. He even traded his black shades for a fan's pink ones while he kept the dancing going.
He took a page out of Taylor's book in July, making friendship bracelets for the guys at this year's Tight End University, which he founded in 2021 with his fellow NFL stars George Kittle and Greg Olsen.
Travis went to her "Eras" tour concert at Arrowhead Stadium -- his home turf -- that same month ... and said he was "butt hurt" that he wasn't able to give a bracelet to her while she was in the building.
He also talked about her last month, which might be the most revealing sign yet -- the Chiefs were all talking about who their celebrity crush was growing up ... and as Travis was thinking, his teammate, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, answered for him.
MVS shouted out, "Taylor Swift," making Travis chuckle. He ended up goin' with Christina Aguilera, but come on -- we can read between the lines!