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Today, we're launching Under the Ghost, a new music performance series hosted at Snapchat's Santa Monica studio that brings unique performances and conversations directly to the fans. Under the Ghost isn't about polished perfection, but rather an unfiltered glimpse into the creative process. Picture an artist, not on a grand stage, but in the intimate setting of a studio, sharing raw takes of new music. It's your digital backstage pass, fostering a sense of genuine connection that goes beyond the typical artist-fan dynamic. Under the Ghost invites fans into the artist's inner circle. We're so excited to announce Kid Cudi as the first official Under the Ghost artist timed to the release of his new single "Neverland." This week, Kid Cudi performed a pre-release concert for an intimate audience of Snap Stars and superfans, where he debuted "Neverland" plus more unreleased music live for the first time. He also sat down with Snap's Head of Music Strategy, Manny Adler, to answer questions about his new music. As of today, "Neverland" is available globally. Co-written by Grammy Award Winning Writer/Artist/Producer Justin Tranter alongside a team of acclaimed collaborators, the track marks the beginning of an exciting new era for the genre-defying

An assistant boys lacrosse coach at Valley Stream Central High School has been arrested and charged with the alleged "sextortion" of a 13-year-old boy, whom he allegedly enticed to produce and send sexually explicit images via Snapchat — one of at least 30 alleged victims of the defendant, federal prosecutors said in newly unsealed court papers. Joseph Garofalo, 20, of Valley Stream, pleaded not guilty last month to the charge of sexual exploitation of children. He has been denied bail, despite his parents, grandparents and aunt attempting to be suretors, using their homes as collateral of more than $1.5 million, on the basis that he is a danger to the community, court papers said. "Defendant has previously admitted to FBI agents upon arrest that he has an 'addiction' to the type of troubling behavior at issue here and, as such, has been unable to stop," U.S. Magistrate Judge James M. Wicks wrote in an order denying bail to Garofalo earlier this month. "He has engaged in this behavior since he was fifteen years old and, despite getting older, his victims remain in the same age range — between twelve and sixteen years old. At this juncture, the Government has already

Dive Brief:  Snap announced new tools for advertisers, including updates to its Sponsored Snaps product and a suite of artificial intelligence-powered solutions, during its presentation at the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s NewFronts on Wednesday.  New Sponsored Snaps features include First Snap, a single-day takeover offering that delivers a Snap to consumers’ Chat feeds that can then open to a full-screen video and be followed by a call to action. Snap also added Web and App Auction Ads and Sponsored Snaps from Creators.  Additionally, a new AI-supported Smart Campaign Solutions includes Smart Bidding and Smart Budget tools. Snap also unveiled a “Say it in a Snap” campaign highlighting its focus on authentic moments.  Dive Insight:  Snap’s presentation at the IAB NewFronts, an annual showcase pitching marketers for bigger spending commitments, focused on how the platform has rebuilt its advertising suite to be more centered on performance while also opening new ways to reach users through popular features like Chat that were previously not available to brands. For the past year, the Snapchat owner has rolled out features including Sponsored Snaps , a  brand safety and suitability suite and an expanded agency partner program . The strategy has appeared to pay off: Snapchat

A former police sergeant is accused of sexually assaulting two officers Shutterstock A lawsuit accuses Sgt. Jordan Dottor of sending repeated requests for explicit content via Snapchat and text messages. Two police officers are suing the Dearborn Heights Police Department, alleging their former supervisor used his position of power to sexually harass, coerce, and assault them — sometimes inside the station — while top brass ignored repeated red flags. In a lawsuit filed Monday in Wayne County Circuit Court, Officers Maxwell Bearden and Hashim Zrien say former Sgt. Jordan Dottor sent them explicit photos, pressured them to perform sex acts, and threatened retaliation when they resisted. Both men say department officials were aware of Dottor’s behavior and allowed it to continue for years. Bearden alleges Dottor coerced him into oral sex multiple times, including in the department’s SWAT room and once in a hotel room after a department gathering. Bearden said he was forced to pay for the room before Dottor demanded he undress. When Bearden refused to have anal sex, Dottor allegedly stormed out in frustration. Zrien says Dottor sent him an unsolicited photo of his genitals with the caption, “Enjoy. It’s a peace offering,” and tried to pressure

The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Cases has ordered a father to pay Dhs3,000 to a man after his minor son sent threatening messages via the social media platform Snapchat. The case dates back to the time when a man filed a lawsuit demanding Dhs50,000 in compensation for moral damage caused by another man’s son. The plaintiff stated that the minor had sent him messages containing threats and insults through the Snapchat app. The appellee’s son was criminally convicted for sending offensive messages which violated the plaintiff’s dignity. The messages allegedly included veiled threats and language that constituted moral harm, representing behaviour contrary to mutual respect and amounting to unjustified misconduct warranting accountability. The court ruled that the appellee, as the guardian of the minor, must pay Dhs3,000 to the plaintiff, in addition to covering the legal fees and expenses of the case.

Ocean County Updated: May. 06, 2025, 9:49 a.m. Published: May. 06, 2025, 8:15 a.m. The girlfriend of one of the Jones Road Wildfire suspects said in a Snapchat message to a classmate that her group of friends started the massive blaze, according to court documents. The girlfriend, who is not identified and not charged, was at the scene of the bonfire when it was lit on or about the night of April 21, according to an affidavit of probable cause obtained by NJ Advance Media. In the document, she is identified as the girlfriend of the 17-year-old suspect, who was charged last week. The classmate she messaged voluntarily went to police headquarters with her mother and spoke to detectives a few days after the fire, describing the message sent to her from her friend, according to the document. Sent on the day that the wildfire was starting to spread, April 22, it read “we started the fire,” according to the affidavit. The classmate also described Snapchat stories from the girlfriend’s account posted shortly before the eruption of the massive blaze that were consistent with a bonfire being started in a wooded area, according to the document. Following the interview, detectives

Skip to main content Southeast-Brewster, NY New Milford, CT Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY Yorktown-Somers, NY Danbury, CT Brookfield, CT Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY Ridgefield, CT New City, NY Bethel, CT New York Top National News See All Communities LAGRANGEVILLE, NY — A Hudson Valley sex offender used communications and social media apps for nefarious and disturbing purposes, according to federal officials. Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James Crowley, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Field Division of the FBI, announced that 27-year-old David Fernandes III, of Lagrangeville, was arrested on Thursday, and presented in White Plains federal court and detained on Friday. He was charged with sending obscenity to a minor while being a registered sex offender. The charge of sending obscene material to a minor carries up to 10 years in prison, and committing the offense while being required to register as a sex offender carries a mandatory consecutive sentence of 10 years in prison. Find out what's happening in Mid Hudson Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch. "Allegedly, David Fernandes III, a registered sex offender, was not deterred by his previous involvement with the criminal justice system," Clayton said.

Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options A felony complaint has been filed against Brennin Austin-Lee Shoop, alleging child molestation in the fourth degree in Livingston County, Missouri. According to court records, Shoop, who was 18 at the time of the alleged incident, is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a juvenile under the age of 17 on or about December 1, 2024. No bond is allowed. An initial court appearance is scheduled for Monday morning, May 5, 2025. The investigation began on January 17, 2024, when a family member of the juvenile reported to Chillicothe Police that explicit messages and nude photographs had been exchanged between Shoop and the juvenile victim via Snapchat. The family provided the victim’s cell phone to law enforcement for a consensual search. On February 13, 2025, Detective Sam Wright of the Chillicothe Police Department reviewed the downloaded data from the cell phone. Messages showed Shoop asking the victim’s age, to which she replied she was 13. Shoop acknowledged her age, stating he thought she was at least 15 or 16, and then claimed he was 15 years old, however, Shoop was actually 18 at the time. The conversation turned sexual, with

Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Arshdeep Singh was recently asked to pick between football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The left-arm seamer surprised everyone with his hilarious response. Answering the question on the social media platform Snapchat, Arshdeep avoided both options and instead named his PBKS teammate Prabhsimran Singh as his choice. Screenshot of Arshdeep Singh's Snapchat story. Both Arshdeep Singh and Prabhsimran Singh played starring roles in PBKS' clinical 37-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on Sunday, May 4. Prabhsimran played a splendid 91-run knock in 48 deliveries, helping his team register a mammoth 236-run total. Arshdeep stole the show with his bowling exploits in the latter half of the game, finishing with splendid figures of 4-0-16-3. He ran through LSG's top order with a brilliant new-ball spell. The 26-year-old took the crucial wickets of Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran in the powerplay. "You're the guys who shall create the hype" - Arshdeep Singh's reaction to a fan's comment on Prabhsimran Singh PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh has looked in stunning form in IPL 2025. The dynamic batter is his team's leading run-getter of the edition, amassing 437 runs across

Le tribunal correctionnel de Lyon a rendu sa décision, vendredi 25 avril, dans une affaire de contrefaçons à grande échelle. Une femme de 39 ans, domiciliée à Saint-Priest, était poursuivie pour avoir écoulé, depuis 2021, des centaines de sacs et accessoires estampillés de marques prestigieuses telles que Dior, Louis Vuitton ou encore Hermès, sans déclaration de revenus. À la barre, la trentenaire a reconnu les faits. Elle a tenté de justifier cette activité illicite par sa situation personnelle, précisant avoir trois enfants à charge après s'être séparé de son conjoint.  Elle affirme avoir vendu les articles entre 10 et 15 euros, insistant sur le faible prix proposé aux acheteurs, sans en nier l’illégalité. 3,5 millions d’euros Le commerce était alimenté depuis les puces de Clignancourt et s’organisait via des comptes Snapchat ou dans un local de Saint-Priest. Les enquêteurs ont saisi plus de 500 articles contrefaits pour une valeur estimée à plus de 500 000 euros, précise le Progrès. Malgré une première perquisition en octobre 2024, où plusieurs centaines de produits contrefaits avaient été saisis, la prévenue n’a pas mis un terme à son activité. Lors d’un nouveau passage des enquêteurs, le 2 avril 2025, d’autres marchandises ont été retrouvées. À l’audience