Entertainment
GoFundMe for ICE Shooting Victim Renee Nicole Good Surpasses $1M the Day After Her Death
A GoFundMe campaign benefiting the wife and son of Renee Nicole Good — who was shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis Wednesday morning — received more than $550,000 in donations within 24 hours of her death. By Thursday afternoon, it had surpassed the $1 million mark.
The fundraiser was organized to support Good’s loved ones as they “grapple with the devastating loss of their wife and mother.” She’s described as “pure sunshine, pure love” in the description, which originally had a goal of $50,000.
Good was shot when ICE agents approached her SUV in traffic on a residential street in Minneapolis, and apparently directed her to exit the vehicle. Good backed up her Honda Pilot and moved forward, and an agent fired several shots into the car at point-blank range. Trump admin officials claim the officer shot in self-defense; that account is disputed by Minnesota officials and others who have viewed multiple videos of the incident.
The 37-year-old woman was struck in the head, and she was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Her mother identified her to the Minnesota Star Tribune.
The FBI has begun investigating the circumstances of the shooting … but state investigators have been denied access to evidence, according to the AP.
A community vigil was held for Good at the scene of the shooting later Wednesday night, attended by thousands of people.
The shooting has resulted a political firestorm … Kristi Noem claimed the ICE agent who shot Good was acting in self-defense, the mayor of Minneapolis and the Minnesota governor have disputed the administration’s description of the encounter and the necessity for the agent’s use of force.
Dr. Oz
Don’t Booze, America …
But If You Do, Socialize!!!
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Dr. Oz is defending new federal guidelines on alcohol consumption … he says it’s best to limit the booze — but if you must imbibe, at least drink with friends and be sociable.
The head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services joined us on “TMZ Live,” and we challenged him over guardrails being removed from federal guidance on alcohol.
The government’s new guidelines say to “limit alcoholic beverages” … before, the feds said two drinks max per day for men, and one for women … and now, there are no specifics.
Dr. Oz says the 2-to-1 distinction between men and women was more about marketing than anything … and while he says it’s best to avoid alcohol altogether if you want to be healthy, he says there’s no denying there are health benefits to socializing … and he sees alcohol as a “social lubricant.”
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Of course, Dr. Oz says that doesn’t mean folks should make alcohol part of their complete breakfast … if they’re doing that, he thinks they should be going to meetings like the ones he says RFK Jr. attends daily.
Catch the full interview on “TMZ Live.”
Turning Point USA
Super Bowl Halftime Show Performers …
It’s a Secret!!!
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Turning Point USA is pushing full steam ahead with plans for its own Super Bowl halftime show … but the conservative org is keeping key details under wraps.
Aubrey Laitsch, public relations manager for TPUSA, tells TMZ … “The All American Halftime Show” is 100 percent on — though fans will have to tune in live on Sunday, Feb. 8 to find out who’s taking the stage.
Laitsch says multiple performers are already locked in, but she declined to reveal who they are … or even what type of performers viewers can expect.
She was also tight-lipped about where the show will take place, and wouldn’t confirm whether it will actually air live.
The Charlie Kirk-cofounded right-wing advocacy organization announced back in October that it’s rolling out its own halftime show after Republicans ripped the NFL for choosing Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl LX Halftime show. At the time, TPUSA teased, “Performers and event details coming soon” … but clearly plans shifted.
The nonprofit’s website still asks fans, “What music genres would you like to see featured?” … with options including “anything in English.”
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Keep in mind … just last month Nicki Minaj appeared onstage alongside Erika Kirk at a TPUSA event — so TPUSA’s mystery performers could end up being bigger names than some might expect.
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