LONDON, DECEMBER 13: Hunting knifes are displayed at a film and television prop company December 13, 2004 in London, England. Families of stabbing victims have called on the government to make carrying a knife as serious an offence as carrying a gun, with a minimum five-year jail term for carrying a knife with a blade longer than three inches. (Photo Illustration by Ian Waldie/Getty Images)

According to authorities, a New Brunswick man has been arrested for the stabbing and killing of a 36 year old.

Rahmaad Howard, has been charged with murder and is also facing other weapon charges, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Anthony A. Caputo of the New Brunswick Police Department.

James Barry of Edison was found Monday morning at approximately at 6:30 AM by police officers responding to a 911 call. He suffered multiple stab wounds and was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. According the the investigation done by detectives, this was not a random act of violence and Rahmaad Howard personally knew the victim.

Investigators are currently looking for anyone with more information on the incident. If you have any details or surveillance footage of the crime, please contact Detective Quick of the New Brunswick Police Department at (732)745- 5217 or Detective Kelley of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732)745-3330.

A Couple of Lawsuits Have Been Filed, One Involving Brad Pitt and the Other Ricky Martin

If you missed the Entertainment Update on Joel and Maryann in the Morning today at 6:10 or 8:10 here’s what you missed:

  • Ricky Martin files $20 Million Lawsuit Against Nephew

    Ricky Martin has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the nephew who accused him of sexual abuse.
    According to Ricky Martin, his nephew Dennis Yadiel Sanchez tried to assassinate his reputation.
    TMZ writes, “According to the new lawsuit, the nephew hasn’t stopped. Ricky claims a month after Dennis withdrew his restraining order, he began sending messages to Ricky through Instagram … threatening to ‘assassinate his reputation and integrity unless he anted up cash.”

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    DALLAS, TX – AUGUST 04: Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin performs on stage during the Uforia Latino Mix Live: Dallas at Dos Equis Pavilion Venue on August 4, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

    Ricky says he lost several multi-million dollar deals because of the allegations and wants to be compensated.

  • $250 Million Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Brad Pitt

    The E! News Network says Angelina Jolie and her company have filed a $250 million lawsuit against Brad Pitt alleging he tried to seize control of their French estate as retaliation for their divorce. The lawsuit reads, “In retaliation for the divorce and custody proceedings, Pitt embarked on a multi-faceted, years-long campaign to seize control of Chateau Miraval and appropriate the company’s assets for his benefit and that of his own companies and friends. Pitt “wasted” the Chateau’s assets, spending millions on vanity projects, including more than $1 million on swimming pool renovations and other funds restoring a recording studio.”

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    A general view near the area of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie-Pitt’s house is located in Los Feliz, California, on September 20, 2016.
    Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt and is seeking custody of their six children, TMZ reported September 20, 2016, spelling the end for “Brangelina,” one of Hollywood’s highest-profile celebrity couples. According to the entertainment news site, the 41-year-old Jolie filed legal documents on Monday citing irreconcilable differences with Pitt, 52, listing their date of separation as September 15.
    / AFP / JEAN BAPTISTE LACROIX (Photo credit should read JEAN BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty Images)

  • Zac Efron Responds To Plastic Surgery Rumor

    Zac Efron is finally addressing the rumors that he got plastic surgery. This comes after a photo circulated last year that showed his jaw more swollen than normal. The actor says it wasn’t surgery. He actually broke his jaw after falling in his home. He also said he didn’t know there was speculation about his going under the knife until his mother called him to ask about the rumors.

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    JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The guests for Tuesday, May 10 included Zac Efron (Firestarter), Alfonso Ribeiro (Americas Funniest Home Videos), and musical guests Parquet Courts. (John Fleenor/ABC via Getty Images)ZAC EFRON

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Declined an Invite From Prince Charles

    Epicstream says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently declined an invite from Prince Charles to stay at one of his homes while they are in London. A source tells the website, “The Prince of Wales reiterated his invitation for Harry and Meghan, and the whole family if they wished, to come and stay with him this Aummer while he is at his home on the Balmoral estate. He thought it might be a good opportunity for everyone to take stock and relax, but the invitation was declined.”

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    DUSSELDORF, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex arrive in Dusseldorf as the guests of Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 – One Year To Go events on September 06, 2022 in Dusseldorf, Germany. A 25-meter-long red carpet was laid in front of the municipality building in the city for the couple who came as the guests of the Invictus Games international sports organization attended by military veterans. (Photo by Kadir Ilboga/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)