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11/11/2025

Prayers for Jimmy Kimmel and 🙏🏿

11/06/2025

: Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase, police said. https://bit.ly/4osOYT6

10/29/2025

D-Von Dudley has now officially confirmed that Jim Ross was the WWF executive who made racist remarks toward him during the Attitude Era.

During an interview on the Duke Loves Rasslin podcast, D-Von identified Ross as the person involved, saying that while the comments deeply hurt him at the time, he has since chosen to forgive and move on.

D-Von explained that during his early days in the World Wrestling Federation, an executive openly told him he was disliked because of his skin color, which left him shocked and furious. His tag team partner Bubba Ray Dudley was present at the time and had to restrain him from reacting physically.

He said the incident happened shortly after The Dudley Boyz joined the WWF in 1999, adding that the same person later ignored him in catering until Paul Heyman called it out in front of others, including Spike Dudley and Tommy Dreamer.

At the time, D-Von only hinted at the identity of the person, imitating a southern accent and referencing a “ten-gallon hat,” which led fans to suspect Jim Ross. When Maven Huffman joked “Go Sooners” - referencing Ross’ Oklahoma ties - the connection became clearer. D-Von has now confirmed those suspicions, publicly confirming it was Good Ol' JR.

He emphasized that Vince McMahon, Michael Hayes, and John Laurinaitis were not involved in any way - in fact, he credited all three with helping him grow both as a performer and later as a WWE producer.

D-Von described McMahon as instrumental in making him a star, Hayes as a mentor during his producer tenure, and Laurinaitis as someone who always looked out for him backstage.

Reflecting on that time, D-Von said the comments from Ross were painful and disappointing, especially coming from someone in a position of authority in the late 1990s. However, he made it clear he no longer holds resentment. While he hasn’t received an apology, he’s made peace with the past.

10/17/2025

To you suing MLB and that CEO that's trying to sue Coldplay good luck 😂 🚨 BREAKING: Phillies Karen sues MLB after getting fired.. (this is BAD) She claims in her lawsuit she lost everything:

"I lost my job, I lost my dignity, I lost my livelihood. They need to compensate and pay for the damages they caused me!"

Now, she is filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Major League Baseball and social media platforms that made her go viral without her consent.

"I've been humiliated, they must pay and make things right!"

10/14/2025

REST IN PEACE: R&B legend D’Angelo, born Michael D’Angelo Archer, has reportedly passed away at the age of 51. READ: bit.ly/4hdkMsn
'Angelo

10/13/2025

MTV is set to end one of the most defining chapters in modern music television history. The iconic brand’s parent company, Paramount Global, has confirmed plans to shut down all remaining MTV music channels by December 31, 2025, marking the end of an era for millions of fans who grew up watching music videos on television.

The closure will affect several MTV-branded spin-offs across Europe, including MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live. According to industry reports, the decision is part of a broader restructuring effort by Paramount, driven by cost-cutting and the ongoing shift of audiences from traditional TV to digital streaming.

While these spin-off stations are being phased out, the flagship MTV channel will remain on air.

The closure will affect several MTV-branded spin-offs across Europe, including MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live. According to industry reports, the decision is part of a broader restructuring effort by Paramount, driven by cost-cutting and the ongoing shift of audiences from traditional TV to digital streaming.

10/02/2025

"From where I sit, ICE is generating criminal activity in Broadview," Mayor Katrina Thompson said. https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-protest-broadview-illinois-leaders-address-situation-surrounding-facility/17909029/

09/29/2025

Otis Redding III, who followed his father into music, dies at 59🥲
Singer and guitarist Otis Redding III, the son and namesake of the legendary 1960s soul singer, has died from cancer at age 59, his family said . Redding was just 3 years old when his father, Otis Redding, perished along with several band members in a plane crash on Dec. 10, 1967.

09/25/2025

A new biopic about wrestling legend Randy “Macho Man” Savage is officially in the works. According to Deadline, Kenan Thompson is set to produce the film through his production company Artists for Artists, teamed with his partner Johnny Ryan Jr. The film will be titled Macho and aims to tell the life story of one of pro wrestling’s most iconic figures. (Deadline)
Producers & Production Team
o Kenan Thompson and Johnny Ryan Jr. are producing via Artists for Artists.
o Other producers/executive producers include Paul Coy Allen, Jonathon Davino, Cory Litwin, Boris Shvarts, and Monica Weber.
Script & Writers
o The script is co-written by Lanny Poffo (Macho Man’s brother, who passed away in 2023) and Eric Shapiro.
o Working title of the biopic is Macho.
Story & Focus
o The film is expected to cover Randy Savage’s career highlights, his showmanship, and influence on wrestling culture.
o Thompson expressed excitement: “Beyond excited for this one!! Macho Man is hands down one of the greatest of all time and can’t wait to bring his story to the screen!!!”
Status & Unknowns
o Currently in early development. No director, cast, or release date has been announced.
o Distribution format (theatrical vs streaming) has not yet been revealed.
Macho, a biopic on Randy “Macho Man” Savage, is being developed with Kenan Thompson as a producer. The project has a script co-written by Savage’s brother and Eric Shapiro, and several executive producers are attached. Though many details (cast, director, timeline) are still unknown, the groundwork is laid and there is genuine excitement around bringing the legendary wrestler’s story to film.

09/23/2025

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Cops tell TMZ Sports, Rudi Johnson died by su***de in Florida just after midnight on Tuesday 💔🙏

STORY: https://buff.ly/9ony7oL

09/22/2025

returns!

Disney and ABC will bring the comedian back to its schedule starting Tuesday night. “Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive, “the company said in a statement. “We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday.”

09/19/2025

According to a report from Variety, the iconic '80s toy Teddy Ruxpin is being developed as a live-action movie by Amazon MGM Studios.

Dwayne Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions and Story Kitchen are set to produce the film. While plot details are secret, sources told Variety the project was pitched with a tone of "'Sonic the Hedgehog' meets 'Elf.'"

Created in 1985, Teddy Ruxpin was the world's first animated talking toy and grew into a $7 billion franchise that included the animated series "The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin."

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