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Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterNetflix asked a federal court on Thursday to block a Texas prosecutor from pursuing child pornography charges against the streaming service for distributing the 2020 French film “Cuties.”Lucas Babin, the elected district attorney in Tyler County, Texas, indicted Netflix in September 2020, alleging that the film violates a state law against the “lewd exhibition” of children. The film portrays a children’s dance troupe, and sparked controversy in the U.S.

penned on Facebook earlier this week. “I’m petite with a small torso, so no matter the size of the baby, I’m going to present startlingly big in the tummy,” she explained.

A post shared by BIG POKEY (@sucbigpokey)Pokey was performing at Pour09 Bar & Rooftop in Beaumont, Texas late Saturday night into Sunday morning, when he fell mid-performance, per a TMZ report.The venue shared a message on Facebook to fans early Sunday morning: «The Pour09 family would like to ask that you keep Big Pokey in your prayers at this time.»Pokey gained fame through freestyling on the legendary DJ Screw's early Screw Tapes as a founding member of the Screwed Up Click, and is notably featured for six minutes on Screw's 35-minute track “June 27th.«Big Pokey released four studio albums after „The Hardest Pit in the Litter“ debuted in 1999: „D-Game 2000“ (2000), „The Collabo“ (2001), „Da Sky's Da Limit“ (2002), „Evacuation Notice“ (2008) and „Sensei“ (2021).Rapper Megan Thee Stallion featured Big Pokey on „Southside Royalty Freestyle,“ a track off her 2022 album, „Traumazine.“»I wasn’t ready for this," southern rap great Bun B wrote of Pokey on Instagram Sunday. «One of the most naturally talented artists in the city. Low key, humble mountain of a man who moved with honor and respect.

Big Pokey died after collapsing on stage on Sunday (June 18).The 45-year-old Houston artist – real name Milton Powell – collapsed whilst performing at a bar in Beaumont, Texas, and was then taken to the hospital where he lat. His cause of death is still unknown as his family await the autopsy results.Born in Houston, the hip-hop legend emerged as a member of the Screwed Up Click. They appeared on many early mixtapes of the Chopped-and-Screwed pioneer, DJ Screw.

Milton Powell, aka "Big Pokey," died Sunday in Beaumont, Texas. He was 45 The Houston-area rapper was performing at a local bar when he reportedly suffered a medical issue. His cause of death is currently unknown.

Big Pokey (aka Melvin Powell) has passed away at age 45. 

Veteran Houston rapper Big Pokey (aka Melvin Powell) died Saturday night shortly after collapsing on stage during a Beaumont, Texas performance. He was 45 and the cause of death has not been determined.

Ariana Grande might be the newest coach on “The Voice” — but she’s more than ready to land the best season 21 singers on her team!

Ariana Grande might be the newest coach on — but she's more than ready to land the best season 21 singers on her team!In ET's exclusive sneak peek at the first blind audition from Monday's season premiere, registered nurse Vaughn Mugol wows the coaches with his soulful rendition of Ed Sheeran's «The A Team,» earning chair turns from Ariana, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. The coaches are shocked to learn that Vaughn isn't a polished performer. «This is actually all new to me,» he shares. «I usually just sing to my patients.»Ariana makes her pitch first, when she hears that the Beaumont, Texas, native is interested in «R&B, soul, a little bit of pop.»«That sounds like a lot of the things that I like to listen to and sing,» she hints. «We