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Chloe Baileyturned up the heat this week with a strikingbackless bikini topthat instantly demanded a second look. With her latest style statement, the Have Mercy singer continues to prove that she’s as much a fashion force as she is a vocal powerhouse.

Chloe Bailey turns heads in backless bikini top

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Bailey wore a strappy, barely-there bikini top featuring a dramatic open back that doubled as a statement in its own right. The 27-year-old grounded the look with a pair of blue jeans, then added playful pops of color through a multicolored crocheted belt and glass heels patterned with sunflowers. A statement cross necklace, twin high ponytails, and a monochromatic pink makeup look from lips to brows completed the ensemble.

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Complex Music’s X (formerly Twitter) post was flooded with reactions over Chloe Bailey’s enticing ensemble, with onereading, “Looking stunning.” “The ever beautiful,”tweeteda fan. Anothercalledher, “Baby doll.”

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After months of hiding following her controversy,Sarah Fergusonwas finally spotted at a luxury ski resort in Austria. While many were surprised to think of the former royal spending money at a luxury resort, a source hinted that it is not what it looks like. As per the tipster, the former Duchess of York is believed to be living out of staff quarters to keep a low profile amid scandal.

Sarah Ferguson believed to be living out of staff quarters at Austrian resort, per source

Sarah Ferguson wasspotted for the first time in seven monthsat an exclusive resort in Austria amid the ongoing controversy. The former Duchess of York has been photographed at a luxury ski village in Austria, wearing a blue coat and pants with hair tucked in. Her outfit choice reflected that it was “carefully chosen to help her avoid being recognised.”

While it was earlier believed that the firmer royal is living in a luxurious place, sources have now toldRadarOnlinethat it might not be the case. Ferguson is believed to be living out of staff quarters at the resort to keep a low profile. “From the outside, it looks like she is staying in one of the resort’s most exclusive chalets, but the reality is far more modest. There is a growing belief that she is actually based in staff accommodation,” revealed a source.

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The tipster added, “Living in staff quarters would allow her to maintain a presence at the resort” since scrutiny around her circumstances is intensifying. Moreover, with this move, she is “disappearing from view at a moment when attention on her is at its highest.” Thus, staying somewhere discreet in a basic accommodation reportedly helps the former royal member “avoid the kind of visibility” that would come if she had chosen a “more conventional luxury stay.”

Ferguson’s stay in the Alps is understood to be part of a broader pattern of temporary arrangements. “There has been a deliberate effort to obscure where she is and how she is living, and only a very small group of people know the full details,” noted the source.

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The Local Voice, a women's breast cancer nonprofit Carter co-founded in 2024,announced his deathSunday on its official Facebook page.

"With heavy hearts we share the passing of Dylan Carter, co-founder of The Local Voice, talented musician, and someone who meant so much to our community," the organization said. "Dylan was the heart of what we do. He believed every voice matters and lived that every day. Through his music, his kindness, and his smile, he brought people together and made everyone feel seen."

Carter died after being involved in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday night on a rural road in Colleton County, about 53 miles from Charleston, according to local TV stationWCBD. He was scheduled to perform at the town of Moncks Corner’s “Music on Main” event on Monday, April 27, according to the outlet. The South Carolina town announced that the event had been canceled after his death.

"Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident. As a gifted singer, he frequently entertained our community with his performances at Town events," Moncks Corner MayorThomas Hamilton said in a Facebook post. "His kindness and charm earned him immense respect, and his absence will be deeply felt. To the loved ones and acquaintances of Dylan, we offer our sincerest condolences during this difficult period."

Hamilton added, "The Town of Moncks Corner, its Council, and entire staff extend their deepest sympathies. He was much more to our family than an entertainer he was our friend and we are deeply saddened."

Aiden Ross, a 20-year-old student from College Station, Texas, was crowned the winner of Season 28 of NBC's "The Voice." The Team Niall singer took home the crown during the second part of the season finale on Dec. 16, 2025.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sofronio Vasquez, who moved from the Philippines to Utica, New York, in 2023, won the 26th season of "The Voice" in December 2024.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Thank you for giving me such a safe place to be my authentic self," HaVon, right, told coach Reba McEntire moments before his win. "Thank you for making me believe in myself, and I promise you I will never let you down."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> won Season 23 on May 23, 2023. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bryce Leatherwood proved that good ol' cowboy charm never goes out of style, becoming the winner of Season 22 on Dec. 13, 2022." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The Season 19 finale of "The Voice" ushered in the youngest male winner ever at 15 years old: Carter Rubin, from Team Gwen Stefani.

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Aiden Ross, a 20-year-old student from College Station, Texas, wascrowned the winner of Season 28 of NBC's "The Voice." TheTeam Niallsinger took home the crown during the second part of the season finale on Dec. 16, 2025.

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An emotional audition

Carter was a contestant on Season 24 of "The Voice," which aired on NBC in 2023. He told the judges that his audition was inspired by the passing of his mother the year prior – a story that brought McEntire to tears.

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"When I saw y'all turn around, I saw my mom,"Carter explained. "She passed back in October, and she wanted me to sing it at her funeral. So I did it. I tried, but I couldn't make it through it. This was the best second chance. I just made her so proud."

As a devout fan of McEntire's work, Carter enlisted her as his coach.

"So much emotion, and I saw it and I felt it when you were singing," the country icon said at the time of Carter's audition. "That's the kind of songs that do that to me too, because I saw you get so emotionally involved, and that's when you know you've got a great song and a great singer: when it touches your heart."

On Monday, April 27, McEntireposted a tributeto her former protege on Instagram: "We will miss Dylan so much. He was a brilliant, talented and kind young man who brought a huge ray of sunshine to The Voice. Rest in peace, my dear friend."

Despite wowing the judges with his initial rendition ofWhitney Houston's "I Look to You," Carter was ultimately eliminated from the show in the Battle Rounds.

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'Always helping others find a place to belong'

Following his stint on The Voice, Carter co-founded the non-profit The Local Voice. He also owned an RV and a campground facility and worked as a realtor, "always helping others find a place to belong," as The Local Voice put it in its Facebook tribute.

"We are heartbroken, but find comfort knowing he is in heaven with his mother," the group wrote. "We are so grateful for Dylan, for the love he gave this community, and for the impact he leaves behind. We will carry his light forward and continue this mission in his honor."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Former 'The Voice' contestant, Dylan Carter, dead at 24

Now, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is the suspect in the shooting at the annualWhite House Correspondents’ Dinneron April 25, accused of embarking on a cross-country train trip and telling family members he was a "friendly federal assassin" out to target administration officials, according to authorities, including a senior law enforcement official.

“On to why I did any of this: I am a citizen of the United States of America. What my representatives do reflects on me. And I am no longer willing to permit a pedophile, rapist, and traitor to coat my hands with his crimes,” Allen wrote in a letter sent to family, published by the New York Post and confirmed by USA TODAY.

Allen, according to police, boarded a train from Los Angeles, checked into a Washington hotel that was the scene of the black-tie gala and fired a weapon outside the dinner attended by Trump and other top federal officials.

The attack threw into chaos one of Washington’s premier social events, which every year attracts some of the country’s most powerful people and the journalists who cover them. On the dais inside the massive ballroom, security agents quickly whisked Trump, first ladyMelania Trumpand Vice PresidentJD Vanceto safety as other guests in tuxedoes and evening gowns ducked under tables for cover.

The day after the shooting, about a dozen news crews camped across from a beige, two-story home in Torrance, California, linked to Allen. Neighbors weren't answering their doors. But curious pedestrians passed by, slowing to get a view of the cameras.

Professor Bin Tang, who teaches computer science at California State University, told USA TODAY in an email that Allen took a few of his classes while earning his master’s degree. He described him as a polite, soft-spoken and attentive student who would often email him with academic questions.

“I am very shocked to see the news,” Tang wrote.

Security officials evacuate U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as a possible shooter opened fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026. President Donald Trump, who was in attendance, said a shooter was apprehended in a social media post.

Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated out of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner minutes after it began, as attendees took cover on the floor.

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Security officials evacuate U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as a possible shooter opened fire duringthe annual White House Correspondents' Association dinnerin Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026. President Donald Trump, who was in attendance, said a shooter was apprehended in a social media post.Trumpand first ladyMelania Trumpwere evacuated out of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner minutes after it began, as attendees took cover on the floor.

Police are still piecing together details about Allen and his motive. The FBI's Los Angeles field office served a court-approved search warrant at a home in Torrance just hours after the shooting, FBI Los Angeles spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said. She did not comment on what was found at the home or how it was linked to the suspect.

U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said it appears the suspect was targeting Trump and members of his administration. Investigators are searching through the suspect's emails and other writings, Blanche said on "Fox News Sunday" and NBC News. He did not elaborate on what they have uncovered so far.

Federal authorities leading investigation

The FBI is leading the criminal probe while the Secret Service is focusing on the suspect's behavioral profile, a senior law enforcement official briefed on the bicoastal investigation told USA TODAY. That includes what triggered the suspect, what brought him to Washington and whether there might be any potential copycats who might want to do follow-on attacks, as is often the case after presidential assassination attempt, the official said.

Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.

Gunpowder in the air:A fancy press dinner with Trump, then shots fired

Allen sent his note by text or email to family members before the gala, saying he intended to try and kill Trump administration officials, a senior law enforcement official told USA TODAY. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation, and said authorities have already interviewed Allen's brother and at least one other family member.

In the letter the New York Post published, which the official said Allen scheduled to send just minutes before the shooting, he described his “targets," including “administration officials … prioritized from highest-ranking to lowest.”

So far, it wasn’t just one thing but a totality of circumstances that appears to have upset the suspected shooter, a senior law enforcement official said, including the Iran war, domestic political issues and the Trump administration’s stance on LGBTQ issues. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation, but told USA TODAY the FBI has found other writings by Allen that authorities are now reviewing, some of which expressed empathetic views on transgender issues.

Based on what they have found to date, authorities are widening the circle of people to interview, including more family members and Allen’s co-workers, the official said, to build out a comprehensive profile of the suspect.

Allen does not name Trump specifically in his writings, the official said.

Trump told Fox News that the suspect's writings reviewed by law enforcement showed he was a "troubled guy" motivated by religious hatred. His family had raised concerns about him to law enforcement before the correspondents' dinner shooting, Trump said.

"The guy is a sick guy, when you read his manifesto," Trump said. "He hates Christians, that's one thing for sure. He hates Christians, a hatred."

Allen's footprint on social media provides some insight into his background. He listed his employment as a teacher in a $25 donation to then-Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024. He is registered to vote in California as "no party preference."

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Allen posted on LinkedIn he received his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 2017 and his master's degree in computer science from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2025.

Kathy Svitil, a spokesperson for the California Institute of Technology, confirmed a record of an undergraduate student by the name of Cole Allen who graduated in 2017, but declined to release more information.

Lilly McKibbin, a spokesperson for California State, said a student named Cole Allen graduated with a master’s degree in 2025 but declined to confirm he was the suspect identified in the shooting.

His LinkedIn profile indicated he’s been a part-time teacher at C2 Education, a national tutoring and college counseling provider located in Torrance. In December 2024, C2 named him the "Teacher of the Month" and posted a photo on the group’s social media. Before that job, Allen listed his employment as a self-employed video game developer. The PC game he developed was listed on the website Steam for download tied to his name.

Before that, Allen says he worked for a year as an engineer at IJK Controls based in South Pasadena. And before that, he was a teaching assistant at the California Institute of Technology, according to his LinkedIn.

In 2017, Allen spoke to KABC-TV about the prototype he developed for a wheelchair emergency brake.

"The wheelchair brakes tend to lock the wheels, but don't lock the chair to the ground. But with this device, that will prevent the chair from skidding at all," he told the TV station.

Shooting raises security questions

The shooting in Washington has also raised questions about whether more security precautions should have been taken for the dinner.

Trump, speaking at a White House news conference shortly after the shooting, said the hotel wasn’t “a particularly secure building” and that the lack of security underscored the need for his plans to build a ballroom on the White House grounds.

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, who attended the dinner, told CNN that security protections at the hotel were “woefully insufficient.”

A hotel operator confirmed to USA TODAY that Allen had booked a room and was staying there the night of the event. The Secret Service, working with local police, had conducted site reviews of the sprawling complex and created a security perimeter at the event to make sure no one suspicious could get near the president and other VIP attendees.

Because he had booked a room at the hotel, Allen had access to the proximity of the high-profile event without requiring a ticket. But that did not get him access to the ballroom area where the event was taking place. Only ticketholders were allowed to pass through magnetometers to get to that point.

Authorities are not allowed to conduct background checks on all people staying at the hotel the night of the dinner unless it has a reason to believe they are committing or intending to commit a crime, said a senior law enforcement official who was briefed on the investigation. The official cited privacy concerns and other legal restrictions.

Security officials tackled the suspect in a lobby before he made it to the ballroom of the Washington Hilton, where the annualWhite House Correspondents’ Dinnerhad started just minutes earlier on Saturday night, April 25. No one inside the ballroom was hurt. A Secret Service agent, according to police, was shot outside the ballroom but was saved by the bulletproof vest he was wearing.

Criticism of the Secret Service effort to secure the building was unwarranted, given that the suspect was apprehended immediately after sprinting through a magnetometer — and he never got close to Trump or other VIPs in the ballroom, a senior law enforcement official said. The agency was not responsible for making sure no one with a weapon got into the hotel, just to prevent people from getting within shooting range of those inside the dinner. In that way, he told USA TODAY, the protective model was effective and worked as designed.

Trump praised the Secret Service for its swift action and from keeping the gunman from getting inside the ballroom.

“They stopped him cold,” he said in an interview on Fox News.

Allen himself hinted at the security at the hotel in the letter published by the New York Post and confirmed by USA TODAY.

"I walk in with multiple weapons and not a single person there considers the possibility that I could be a threat," he wrote, according to the letter the New York Post published.

"The security at the event is all outside, focused on protestors and current arrivals, because apparently no one thought about what happens if someone checks in the day before."

Contributing: Christopher Cann,Chris Kenning

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:FBI on cross-country probe into White House dinner suspect. Who is he?