Marcellus Williams Executed After U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Intervene

Marcellus Williams.Photo:Marcellus Williams' Legal Team Marcellus Williams' Legal Team Marcellus Williams, a Missouri inmate on death row since 2001, was executed as scheduled on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The execution was carried out at Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, Mo., reportsFox2Now. Before his execution, Williams released a statement reading, “All Praise Be To Allah In Every Situation!!!” Gayle, a journalist at theSt. Louis Post-Dispatch, was found brutally murdered inside her gated community home in University City, Mo.

Marco Pigossi Opens Up About the 'Beautiful, Intense' Experience of Being Directed by His Husband inHigh Tide(Exclusive)

Marco Pigossi and Marco Calvani.Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty Emma McIntyre/Getty Brazilian heartthrobMarco Pigossiis making waves in his latest film,High Tide— an emotionally charged story of heartbreak, displacement and self-discovery. “This film is really personal for me,”Pigossi, 35, tells PEOPLE. “It’s about the universal need to belong — whether to someone, a place, or even yourself. Lorenzo’s journey reflects what a lot of queer people go through, but it’s also something everyone can relate to.

Marcus Smart Encouraging Donors to 'Get Out There and Help' After Losing Mom and Brother to Cancer

Marcus Smart and his mother Camellia.Photo: Courtesy of Aflac Marcus Smartknows the pain of losing family members to cancer. That’s whythe Boston Celtics point guardis making it his mission to change the system. Smart, 28, has teamed up withBe the MatchandAflacto raise awareness about the need for more diverse donors on theBe The Match Registry, the world’s largest listing of potential marrow donors and donated cord blood units. While 75 types of diseases can be treated with a blood stem cell transplant, only 29% of patients that are Black or African-American will find a match, since people are more likely to match with someone of the same race or ethnicity.

Maren Morris, Cassadee Pope Call Out Jason Aldean's Wife for Transphobic Comment: 'Real Nice'

MusiciansMaren Morris,Cassadee PopeandJoy Oladokunwere among those who recently called outJason Aldean’s wifeBrittany Kerr Aldeanover a transphobic comment she made on Instagram. “I’d really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase. I love this girly life,” Aldean, 34, captioned a makeup revealvideo. The comment comes amid ongoing debate and efforts torestrict access to gender-affirming care. Without tagging her, Pope, 32, shared her response to Aldean, who has aline of hair extensions, Xo Britt, on Friday on Twitter and Instagram.

Margaret Josephs Introduces New Puppy in Humorous Newborn-Style Announcement: 'It’s a Girl'

Margaret Josephs and Joe Benigno pose with their dog, Edie.Photo:therealmargaretjosephs/Instagram therealmargaretjosephs/Instagram Margaret Josephsis a proud dog mom! “Weighing just 3lbs 1oz with an abundance of thick hair and warm excitable spirit,” she added. “She looks just like daddy but already has mommy’s wicked sense of humor. 😉 Edie Bouvier Benigno you are so loved. 🐕💕👧🏼👨🏽.” Margaret Josephs’s dog, Edie.therealmargaretjosephs/Instagram Other snaps of Edie featured Benigno giving her a few pets, Josephs rubbing her belly, and the pup making her way around the couple’s bed.