Man Steals Music from Beyoncé's Team

May 12, 2026, 18:54
USEntertainment

Introduction

A man in Atlanta said he is guilty. He broke into a car and stole music.

Main Body

Kelvin Evans is 41 years old. He went to court on Tuesday. The judge said he must go to prison for two years. He cannot talk to the victims again. In July 2025, Evans stole from a rental car. Two people from Beyoncé's team used the car. Evans took two bags. The bags had laptops and hard drives. These drives had new songs and tour plans. Police used AirPods to find Evans. They found him in August and arrested him. However, the police did not find the stolen hard drives or the laptops.

Conclusion

The man will stay in prison for two years. The police still do not have the stolen music.

Learning

🕒 Then vs. Now

In this story, we see how the writer talks about things that already happened. This is the most important tool for A2 students: The Past Simple.

Look at the changes:

  • Is (now) →\rightarrow Was (then)
  • Say (now) →\rightarrow Said (then)
  • Go (now) →\rightarrow Went (then)

The "Just Add -ED" Rule Most words are easy. You just put -ed at the end to move them to the past:

  • Steal →\rightarrow Stole (Wait! This one is a rebel/irregular)
  • Use →\rightarrow Used
  • Arrest →\rightarrow Arrested

Quick Logic Map: Action in the past →\rightarrow Verb + ed (or a special irregular form)

Example from text: "Police used AirPods to find Evans." →\rightarrow They did it in August, not today.

Vocabulary Learning

guilty (adj.)
not innocent; having committed a wrongdoing
Example:He was found guilty of the theft.
broke (v.)
to smash or to make something broken
Example:She broke the window with a rock.
stole (v.)
to take something without permission
Example:He stole a car from the parking lot.
court (n.)
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The case was heard in the city court.
judge (n.)
a person who decides legal matters
Example:The judge gave a verdict.
prison (n.)
a place where criminals are kept
Example:He will spend time in prison.
victims (n.)
people harmed by a crime
Example:The victims received support.
rental (adj.)
used for a short time for payment
Example:They rented a rental car.
bag (n.)
a container for carrying items
Example:She packed her books in a bag.
laptop (n.)
a portable computer
Example:He brought his laptop to class.
hard drive (n.)
a storage device for data
Example:The hard drive held many files.
song (n.)
a musical composition
Example:She sang a new song.
tour (n.)
a series of performances or visits
Example:The band went on tour.
police (n.)
law enforcement officers
Example:Police searched the area.
arrested (v.)
taken into custody
Example:He was arrested after the crime.
still (adv.)
not yet; continues
Example:He still waits for the answer.
stay (v.)
remain in a place
Example:She will stay at home.