On Monday, a press conference in Dublin to promote the June 29 match at UFC 303 in Las Vegas between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler was postponed. The unexpected postponement immediately sparked speculation over McGregor’s availability for the highly anticipated fight.
Photos and videos circulating on social media showed McGregor, 35, out dancing with his fiancée and friends, further fueling the rumors. Fans and media also noted that UFC CEO Dana White did not indicate that the press conference would be postponed when he spoke to reporters at Saturday’s UFC 302 event.
McGregor, a two-time UFC champion, is scheduled to fight Chandler as a welterweight in a five-round, non-title bout. The Irishman has not appeared in a match since he broke his leg and lost by Tko to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.
In a statement on social media, McGregor implied that the postponement was UFC’s decision and provided little explanation for the sudden change.
Photos and videos circulating on social media showed McGregor, 35, out dancing with his fiancée and friends, further fueling the rumors. Fans and media also noted that UFC CEO Dana White did not indicate that the press conference would be postponed when he spoke to reporters at Saturday’s UFC 302 event.
McGregor, a two-time UFC champion, is scheduled to fight Chandler as a welterweight in a five-round, non-title bout. The Irishman has not appeared in a match since he broke his leg and lost by Tko to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.
In a statement on social media, McGregor implied that the postponement was UFC’s decision and provided little explanation for the sudden change.
- 6/4/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Former president and convicted felon Donald Trump is now on TikTok.
If he heads into the 2024 election as the Republican candidate, that’s one thing he and Democrat competitor President Joe Biden will have in common: both have railed against TikTok’s presence in the U.S., citing national security concerns, and yet still maintain accounts on the app.
The Biden campaign launched its TikTok push in February, just two months before Biden signed a bill that’ll ban TikTok nationwide unless owner ByteDance divests it. (TikTok’s fighting that bill in court.)
As for Trump, he made his own failed attempt to ban TikTok via executive order in 2020, and now filmed his TikTok debut at the UFC‘s Makhachev vs. Poirier fight June 1.
“The president is now on TikTok,” UFC CEO Dana White says in the video’s first couple seconds.
“It’s my honor,” Trump responds.
@realdonaldtrump Launching...
If he heads into the 2024 election as the Republican candidate, that’s one thing he and Democrat competitor President Joe Biden will have in common: both have railed against TikTok’s presence in the U.S., citing national security concerns, and yet still maintain accounts on the app.
The Biden campaign launched its TikTok push in February, just two months before Biden signed a bill that’ll ban TikTok nationwide unless owner ByteDance divests it. (TikTok’s fighting that bill in court.)
As for Trump, he made his own failed attempt to ban TikTok via executive order in 2020, and now filmed his TikTok debut at the UFC‘s Makhachev vs. Poirier fight June 1.
“The president is now on TikTok,” UFC CEO Dana White says in the video’s first couple seconds.
“It’s my honor,” Trump responds.
@realdonaldtrump Launching...
- 6/3/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Mega
Former President Donald Trump has made another social media account days after being found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying court documents.
As previously reported by The Blast, Trump faced trial over a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the jury delivered a historic guilty verdict, making Trump the first President to be convicted of a felony.
Three days after becoming a convicted felon, Donald Trump joined TikTok and gained over 2 million followers in 13 hours.
Donald Trump Claims He Wanted To Testify In Hush Money Trial Mega
After the trial ended, former President Donald Trump claims he "would have testified," per NewsNation.
“The judge allowed them to go into everything I was ever involved in–not this case–everything I was ever involved in, which is a first. In other words, you could go into every single thing that I ever did [and ask], ‘Was he a bad boy here?...
Former President Donald Trump has made another social media account days after being found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying court documents.
As previously reported by The Blast, Trump faced trial over a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the jury delivered a historic guilty verdict, making Trump the first President to be convicted of a felony.
Three days after becoming a convicted felon, Donald Trump joined TikTok and gained over 2 million followers in 13 hours.
Donald Trump Claims He Wanted To Testify In Hush Money Trial Mega
After the trial ended, former President Donald Trump claims he "would have testified," per NewsNation.
“The judge allowed them to go into everything I was ever involved in–not this case–everything I was ever involved in, which is a first. In other words, you could go into every single thing that I ever did [and ask], ‘Was he a bad boy here?...
- 6/2/2024
- by Kelly Coffey-Behrens
- The Blast
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Former President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon after he was found guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
The 77-year-old was on trial related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the jury read the historical guilty verdict, making Trump the first President to be a convicted felon.
Following the guilty verdict, former President Donald Trump has been banned from visiting 37 countries.
Jury Reads Historical Guilty Verdict Mega
Following two days of deliberation, a New York jury reached a verdict, finding Trump guilty on all 34 charges linked to a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The prosecution concluded that Daniels received the payment as "hush money" in relation to a 2006 encounter with Trump to influence the results of the 2016 election.
His sentencing is scheduled for July 11, just days before Republicans are set to pick Trump as the 2024 nominee.
Former President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon after he was found guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
The 77-year-old was on trial related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the jury read the historical guilty verdict, making Trump the first President to be a convicted felon.
Following the guilty verdict, former President Donald Trump has been banned from visiting 37 countries.
Jury Reads Historical Guilty Verdict Mega
Following two days of deliberation, a New York jury reached a verdict, finding Trump guilty on all 34 charges linked to a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The prosecution concluded that Daniels received the payment as "hush money" in relation to a 2006 encounter with Trump to influence the results of the 2016 election.
His sentencing is scheduled for July 11, just days before Republicans are set to pick Trump as the 2024 nominee.
- 6/2/2024
- by Kelly Coffey-Behrens
- The Blast
Donald Trump is officially on TikTok, an app he once tried to ban. The former president joined the China-based social media platform on Saturday night, posting a video of himself at an Ultimate Fighting Championship fight in New Jersey.
“The president is now on TikTok,” UFC CEO Dana White said into the camera while standing next to the candidate in the first video shared on Trump’s account.
“It’s my honor,” Trump said. With Kid Rock’s “American Badass” playing in the background, clips in the video show Trump...
“The president is now on TikTok,” UFC CEO Dana White said into the camera while standing next to the candidate in the first video shared on Trump’s account.
“It’s my honor,” Trump said. With Kid Rock’s “American Badass” playing in the background, clips in the video show Trump...
- 6/2/2024
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
The lightweight championship will be on the line on Saturday, June 1 when UFC 302 emanates from Newark, New Jersey. Champion Islan Makhachev will defend his belt against No. 4 ranked contender Dustin Poirier in the main event. The night will also see a marquee middleweight match between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa. The full event will be broadcast on ESPN+ and ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, with ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes also airing the preliminary card. You can watch the entire event with a subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99.
How to Watch UFC UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier When: Saturday, June 1 | Early Prelims: 6:30 p.m. Et | Prelims: 8 p.m. Et | Main Card: 10 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+: Entire card | ESPN+: Early Prelims | ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes: Prelims | ESPN+ PPV: Main Card Streaming: Get the fight by subscribing to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99. Watch UFC 302 with ESPN+ PPV $79.99 for ESPN+ Subscribers espnplus.
How to Watch UFC UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier When: Saturday, June 1 | Early Prelims: 6:30 p.m. Et | Prelims: 8 p.m. Et | Main Card: 10 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+: Entire card | ESPN+: Early Prelims | ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes: Prelims | ESPN+ PPV: Main Card Streaming: Get the fight by subscribing to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99. Watch UFC 302 with ESPN+ PPV $79.99 for ESPN+ Subscribers espnplus.
- 6/1/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Ari Emanuel tonight left no ambiguity of what he thinks about Benjamin Netanyahu.
Speaking at the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s National Tribute Gala, where he was awarded its Humanitarian Prize, the Endeavor CEO blasted the Israeli prime minister, saying, “The time for Bibi Netanyahu to go has come.”
“This is a painful and crucial moment for all of us who are Jews. It is not a time to stay silent,” Emanuel said to the packed Beverly Wilshire ballroom. Among the high-powered audience at the Beverly Hills hotel on Wednesday were Larry David, Amazon Prime Video boss Jennifer Salke and spouse Bert Salke, Jeffery and Marilyn Katzenberg, powerhouse attorney Patty Glaser and husband Sam, WME co-chairs Christian Muirhead and Richard Weitz, and producer Brian Grazer. As well, a number of Holocaust survivors and those who lived through the fatal terror of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israeli border towns and army bases.
Speaking at the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s National Tribute Gala, where he was awarded its Humanitarian Prize, the Endeavor CEO blasted the Israeli prime minister, saying, “The time for Bibi Netanyahu to go has come.”
“This is a painful and crucial moment for all of us who are Jews. It is not a time to stay silent,” Emanuel said to the packed Beverly Wilshire ballroom. Among the high-powered audience at the Beverly Hills hotel on Wednesday were Larry David, Amazon Prime Video boss Jennifer Salke and spouse Bert Salke, Jeffery and Marilyn Katzenberg, powerhouse attorney Patty Glaser and husband Sam, WME co-chairs Christian Muirhead and Richard Weitz, and producer Brian Grazer. As well, a number of Holocaust survivors and those who lived through the fatal terror of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israeli border towns and army bases.
- 5/23/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Conor McGregor is one of the biggest names to ever set foot in the UFC octagon. He is used to taking shots at his opponents for big money. However, Conor’s latest bold move is a direct shot at UFC boss Dana White. So, what’s the latest?
Conor McGregor Is One Of The Most Recognized People On The Planet
Conor McGregor is one of the most successful fighters to ever come up through the UFC ranks. In addition to knocking out numerous opponents with his unforgiving fists, Conor is also one of the most iconic personalities to ever throw a punch in the octagon.
From the moment Conor McGregor stepped onto the scene, his confidence and swagger were through the roof. He is one of the biggest trash-talkers in the game. The only difference is, unlike a lot of fighters, McGregor has been able to back up his insults with wins.
Conor McGregor Is One Of The Most Recognized People On The Planet
Conor McGregor is one of the most successful fighters to ever come up through the UFC ranks. In addition to knocking out numerous opponents with his unforgiving fists, Conor is also one of the most iconic personalities to ever throw a punch in the octagon.
From the moment Conor McGregor stepped onto the scene, his confidence and swagger were through the roof. He is one of the biggest trash-talkers in the game. The only difference is, unlike a lot of fighters, McGregor has been able to back up his insults with wins.
- 5/1/2024
- by Evan Morgan
- TV Shows Ace
Conor McGregor recently made waves across Hollywood with his film debut in Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House. The former two-division UFC champion has been taking some time off from the UFC world due to the film after his 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. However, he is set to return with a bang at the upcoming UFC 303 event.
Conor McGregor
McGregor has been slowly branching out his avenues beyond the UFC world, even venturing into films. The Mma star made a huge announcement recently that he would be an owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Bkfc). This exciting move was appreciated by fans who deemed it a great career expansion for McGregor.
Conor McGregor Announces A Big Career Move As the Owner of Bkfc
Conor McGregor has not returned to the octagon since his injury after his 2021 match with Dustin Poirier
Outside of his successful Mma career, Conor McGregor recently...
Conor McGregor
McGregor has been slowly branching out his avenues beyond the UFC world, even venturing into films. The Mma star made a huge announcement recently that he would be an owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (Bkfc). This exciting move was appreciated by fans who deemed it a great career expansion for McGregor.
Conor McGregor Announces A Big Career Move As the Owner of Bkfc
Conor McGregor has not returned to the octagon since his injury after his 2021 match with Dustin Poirier
Outside of his successful Mma career, Conor McGregor recently...
- 4/28/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
From beginning his career as a rapper to becoming one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, Mark Wahlberg’s journey to superstardom has been inspirational. While the actor has done a gamut of roles, his love for the action genre is well-documented over the years in films like Shooter, the Transformers series, Patriots Day, and many more.
Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Wahlberg has been a hardcore sports fan, especially when it comes to boxing and the UFC in which he has also invested in professionally. In 2010, the Oscar nominee went through rigorous training to play the role of a boxer in the sports biopic, The Fighter. Despite the celebrity continuing to maintain a ripped physique at age 52, he felt nailing this character now was a bit out of his reach.
Mark Wahlberg Gave His Heart And Soul For The Fighter
David O. Russel’s 2010 sports biopic...
Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Wahlberg has been a hardcore sports fan, especially when it comes to boxing and the UFC in which he has also invested in professionally. In 2010, the Oscar nominee went through rigorous training to play the role of a boxer in the sports biopic, The Fighter. Despite the celebrity continuing to maintain a ripped physique at age 52, he felt nailing this character now was a bit out of his reach.
Mark Wahlberg Gave His Heart And Soul For The Fighter
David O. Russel’s 2010 sports biopic...
- 4/21/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Many would consider Clint Eastwood to be a committed performer when it comes to actors who will do whatever it takes to fulfill a role. Throughout his storied career, the actor-director, 93, has brought a surprising amount of energy to his numerous roles, going above and beyond with character development, stunts, and various musical performances.
And thus, it is painful to see such legends get older. Yet there is something truly special about seeing their rare appearances in public. But fans could not believe their eyes when the 30th Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, who will turn 94 on May 31, made a rare public appearance last month.
Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven
Indeed, the Academy Award winner attended an event hosted by renowned conservationist Jane Goodall in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Clint Eastwood Stepped Out for a Rare Public Appearance
The passage of time inevitably brings with it the realization that even our favorite celebrities are not immune to the signs of aging.
And thus, it is painful to see such legends get older. Yet there is something truly special about seeing their rare appearances in public. But fans could not believe their eyes when the 30th Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, who will turn 94 on May 31, made a rare public appearance last month.
Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven
Indeed, the Academy Award winner attended an event hosted by renowned conservationist Jane Goodall in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Clint Eastwood Stepped Out for a Rare Public Appearance
The passage of time inevitably brings with it the realization that even our favorite celebrities are not immune to the signs of aging.
- 4/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
UFC star Arman Tsarukyan won big in the octagon at UFC 300. However, it’s what happened before he got in the cage that is generating a lot of negative controversy. So, what did he do?
UFC Star Arman Tsarukyan Won Big At UFC 300
Arman Tsarukyan won the biggest fight of his UFC career at UFC 300 on Saturday night. The Armenian Mma fighter defeated former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at the UFC’s big pay-per-view event. This was a split decision win by Tsarukyan, and one to absolutely check off in the win column.
Arman Tsarukyan’s professional fighting record stands at 22-3-0, an impressive body of work by any stretch. Unfortunately for Tsarukyan, he may have gotten the big win in the octagon when the final bell sounded, but, it’s what he did on his way to the octagon that is generating a lot of controversy.
Arman Tsarukyan...
UFC Star Arman Tsarukyan Won Big At UFC 300
Arman Tsarukyan won the biggest fight of his UFC career at UFC 300 on Saturday night. The Armenian Mma fighter defeated former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at the UFC’s big pay-per-view event. This was a split decision win by Tsarukyan, and one to absolutely check off in the win column.
Arman Tsarukyan’s professional fighting record stands at 22-3-0, an impressive body of work by any stretch. Unfortunately for Tsarukyan, he may have gotten the big win in the octagon when the final bell sounded, but, it’s what he did on his way to the octagon that is generating a lot of controversy.
Arman Tsarukyan...
- 4/14/2024
- by Evan Morgan
- TV Shows Ace
It has only been a few hours since UFC 300 aired, but the fans have been building the hype for the last few days. There were a lot of expectations from the different match cards, with each fighter having the backing of their fanbase. Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje was one of the matches that had a lot riding on it.
Justin Gaethje entered the ring as the Bmf Champion. After a great match, he lost the title to Max Holloway in the most iconic way possible. Even though it was a great match, one thing attracted the attention of the anime fans, especially the One Piece fandom. The finish of the match reminded them of their favorite protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy.
Max Holloway Is A Monkey D. Luffy Fan Max Molloway (Credit: UFC 300)
Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje both belong to the Lightweight Division. Their match would have five rounds.
Justin Gaethje entered the ring as the Bmf Champion. After a great match, he lost the title to Max Holloway in the most iconic way possible. Even though it was a great match, one thing attracted the attention of the anime fans, especially the One Piece fandom. The finish of the match reminded them of their favorite protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy.
Max Holloway Is A Monkey D. Luffy Fan Max Molloway (Credit: UFC 300)
Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje both belong to the Lightweight Division. Their match would have five rounds.
- 4/14/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
In January, Vince McMahon stepped down as executive chairman of Tko Holdings after being accused of s-xually assaulting and s-x trafficking former WWE employee Janel Grant. While the lawsuit’s process has moved slowly, WWE was quick to distance itself from McMahon after the allegations came to light, and Paul Levesque, aka Triple H, ushered WWE in a new direction.
With WrestleMania 40 being the first major step in the company’s new era, which saw McMahon miss his first Wm since its inception, his trainer took to Ig to share his dismay over the matter.
Vince McMahon’s Personal Trainer Was Not Happy With His Absence in Wm 40 Vince McMahon | Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
For obvious reasons, Vince McMahon wasn’t involved in the Showcase of the Immortals, as WWE was quick to distance itself from its founder father following the weight of the lawsuit. However, his absence hasn’t sat...
With WrestleMania 40 being the first major step in the company’s new era, which saw McMahon miss his first Wm since its inception, his trainer took to Ig to share his dismay over the matter.
Vince McMahon’s Personal Trainer Was Not Happy With His Absence in Wm 40 Vince McMahon | Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
For obvious reasons, Vince McMahon wasn’t involved in the Showcase of the Immortals, as WWE was quick to distance itself from its founder father following the weight of the lawsuit. However, his absence hasn’t sat...
- 4/8/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Ronda Rousey has been a dominant figure in both UFC and WWE, amassing numerous accolades throughout her career. Her tenure in the UFC propelled her to become one of the highest-paid athletes on the roster, while also securing her a place in history as the first woman to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.
While her UFC run is legendary, her WWE run is anything but as it was marred by a lot of booking issues as well as the fact that Rousey herself didn’t quite seem to care about professional wrestling as a whole.
Ronda Rousey, source: WWE
That is not all as Ronda Rousey made some startling accusations against WWE Superstar Drew Gulak and now finally, Gulak has responded to the accusations.
Ronda Rousey Accused WWE Star Drew Gulak of Inappropriate Behavior Ronda Rousey cutting a promo, source: WWE
While speaking during her appearance on NewsNation,...
While her UFC run is legendary, her WWE run is anything but as it was marred by a lot of booking issues as well as the fact that Rousey herself didn’t quite seem to care about professional wrestling as a whole.
Ronda Rousey, source: WWE
That is not all as Ronda Rousey made some startling accusations against WWE Superstar Drew Gulak and now finally, Gulak has responded to the accusations.
Ronda Rousey Accused WWE Star Drew Gulak of Inappropriate Behavior Ronda Rousey cutting a promo, source: WWE
While speaking during her appearance on NewsNation,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Bill Maher is expanding his Club Random podcast into a network, with plans to launch a new show with sports journalist Sage Steele.
Maher, host of HBO’s Real Time, is teaming with his co-creators and executive producer Chris Case and Chuck Labella in the venture, with plans to feature celebrity talent who want to “try something different and span a wide variety of personalities and interests,” according to an announcement.
Club Random Studios, as the venture is named, will debut The Sage Steele Show later today. In a statement, Maher said that the former ESPN anchor is “the perfect choice to be our first new host because, like me, she pissed off Disney. There’s a certain poetic symmetry to that.”
Maher said, “My lifelong goal has been to get the kind of conversation we have in life – utterly real, completely authentic, cleaned up for no one – on the air.
Maher, host of HBO’s Real Time, is teaming with his co-creators and executive producer Chris Case and Chuck Labella in the venture, with plans to feature celebrity talent who want to “try something different and span a wide variety of personalities and interests,” according to an announcement.
Club Random Studios, as the venture is named, will debut The Sage Steele Show later today. In a statement, Maher said that the former ESPN anchor is “the perfect choice to be our first new host because, like me, she pissed off Disney. There’s a certain poetic symmetry to that.”
Maher said, “My lifelong goal has been to get the kind of conversation we have in life – utterly real, completely authentic, cleaned up for no one – on the air.
- 3/27/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
After two years of hosting his own podcast, Bill Maher will help others do the same with Club Random Studios, a podcast network and entertainment hub aiming to champion “authenticity from unfiltered celebrity voices.”
Besides Maher’s own “Club Random,” the network’s first show is “The Sage Steele Show,” hosted by Sage Steele, dropping March 27. Steele joined ESPN as an anchor in 2007 and climbed the ranks at the network until she was suspended without pay over controversial comments she made on another podcast. She sued ESPN and settled last year. Upcoming guests on “The Sage Steele Show” include Dana White, Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne, Jillian Michaels, Drea DeMatteo, Adam Carolla, Reggie Watts and Steve Garvey.
In a statement announcing the new venture, Maher said, “Dance like no one’s watching? We talk like no one can cancel us.”
Maher collaborated with “Club Random” co-creators and executive producers Chris Case...
Besides Maher’s own “Club Random,” the network’s first show is “The Sage Steele Show,” hosted by Sage Steele, dropping March 27. Steele joined ESPN as an anchor in 2007 and climbed the ranks at the network until she was suspended without pay over controversial comments she made on another podcast. She sued ESPN and settled last year. Upcoming guests on “The Sage Steele Show” include Dana White, Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne, Jillian Michaels, Drea DeMatteo, Adam Carolla, Reggie Watts and Steve Garvey.
In a statement announcing the new venture, Maher said, “Dance like no one’s watching? We talk like no one can cancel us.”
Maher collaborated with “Club Random” co-creators and executive producers Chris Case...
- 3/27/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Real Time host Bill Maher is launching a podcast network.
The Club Random Studios network (the name is derived from Maher’s Club Random podcast), will seek to host podcasts built on an idea of “freedom of expression,” the late night host tells The Hollywood Reporter.
“I am looking for people who are not talking point people. I’m looking for people who don’t, before they speak, say, ‘what’s the right answer here?'” Maher added.
The first podcast on the network, which Maher is backing alongside co-creators Chris Case and Chuck Labella, will be hosted by Sage Steele, the former ESPN SportsCenter anchor who parted ways with the channel last year after settling a free speech lawsuit. Steele filed the suit alleging retaliation after she made controversial comments about the Covid-19 vaccine mandates on a podcast hosted by Jay Cutler.
“She’s the perfect choice to...
The Club Random Studios network (the name is derived from Maher’s Club Random podcast), will seek to host podcasts built on an idea of “freedom of expression,” the late night host tells The Hollywood Reporter.
“I am looking for people who are not talking point people. I’m looking for people who don’t, before they speak, say, ‘what’s the right answer here?'” Maher added.
The first podcast on the network, which Maher is backing alongside co-creators Chris Case and Chuck Labella, will be hosted by Sage Steele, the former ESPN SportsCenter anchor who parted ways with the channel last year after settling a free speech lawsuit. Steele filed the suit alleging retaliation after she made controversial comments about the Covid-19 vaccine mandates on a podcast hosted by Jay Cutler.
“She’s the perfect choice to...
- 3/27/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Although the wrestler Ronda Rousey has been out of the game for some time now, a recent report might suggest why that is so. It turns out that by the time she left WWE, she had been building bitterness towards its management, but more specifically towards Vince McMahon. Whereas Dana White, despite being her boss in the UFC, was the one she held in high regard. Here is what happened.
Ronda Rousey in The Expendable Ronda Rousey Slams Vince McMahon in Her New Book!
Ronda Rousey has had a diverse career, to say the least, from dominating the WWE ring to the octagon in the UFC, not to mention her aceivement as an Olympic judo medalist. Although her run in WWE was short, it was marvelous, as she won the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships among many other titles and accolades. But behind those exciting chapters lies one filled with joy,...
Ronda Rousey in The Expendable Ronda Rousey Slams Vince McMahon in Her New Book!
Ronda Rousey has had a diverse career, to say the least, from dominating the WWE ring to the octagon in the UFC, not to mention her aceivement as an Olympic judo medalist. Although her run in WWE was short, it was marvelous, as she won the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships among many other titles and accolades. But behind those exciting chapters lies one filled with joy,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
A legal showdown between Ultimate Fighting Championship and more than 1,200 fighters suing for wage suppression has settled.
Tko Group — born out of the marriage between UFC and WWE, with the aim of becoming a sports marketing powerhouse — will pay $335 million to resolve the class action from fighters, according to a Wednesday securities filing. The settlement, reached on March 13, will be paid in installments.
“We are pleased to have reached an agreement to settle all claims asserted in both the Le and Johnson class action lawsuits, bringing litigation to a close and benefiting all parties,” said a UFC spokesperson in a statement. “The final terms of the settlement will be submitted to the court for approval.”
A trial expected to last four weeks was scheduled to start on April 15, with damages pegged at roughly $1.6 billion. At the center of the case was allegations that UFC used longterm, exclusive contracts to substantially delay,...
Tko Group — born out of the marriage between UFC and WWE, with the aim of becoming a sports marketing powerhouse — will pay $335 million to resolve the class action from fighters, according to a Wednesday securities filing. The settlement, reached on March 13, will be paid in installments.
“We are pleased to have reached an agreement to settle all claims asserted in both the Le and Johnson class action lawsuits, bringing litigation to a close and benefiting all parties,” said a UFC spokesperson in a statement. “The final terms of the settlement will be submitted to the court for approval.”
A trial expected to last four weeks was scheduled to start on April 15, with damages pegged at roughly $1.6 billion. At the center of the case was allegations that UFC used longterm, exclusive contracts to substantially delay,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Facing up to Mike Tyson, the man of many fights, reality seems to be all that matters. However, it does not only reflect on the round. Also, there are many components outside the ring to build the drama as well. The big boss, Dana White, is mixing the verb, giving a stick to professional boxers’ comeback matches and his bout with Jake Paul.
Mike Tyson in the film Liger
And where does our favorite bunch enter the fray? But into the mix of this celebration was the rising young star actor Scott Eastwood, who joined forces with the 54-year-old and brought things to another level. With all the visuals, it’s starting to become way more than just a fight; it’s colorful action like out of a movie. Here we go: to conclude, have fireworks!
Dana White Mocks Mike Tyson’s Boxing Return Against Jake Paul
Promoter Dana White...
Mike Tyson in the film Liger
And where does our favorite bunch enter the fray? But into the mix of this celebration was the rising young star actor Scott Eastwood, who joined forces with the 54-year-old and brought things to another level. With all the visuals, it’s starting to become way more than just a fight; it’s colorful action like out of a movie. Here we go: to conclude, have fireworks!
Dana White Mocks Mike Tyson’s Boxing Return Against Jake Paul
Promoter Dana White...
- 3/19/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Conor McGregor is a former professional mixed martial artist. The Irishman rose to prominence in his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) career when he became the first person to win the lightweight and featherweight championships simultaneously. Since then, McGregor has reached the summit of success, and he has carved a name for himself in and out of the ring.
McGregor surprised many when he decided to turn his sights to acting. He is not the first UFC champion to do so, since Dwyane Johnson and John Cena have branched out into Hollywood successfully. He followed in their footsteps to star in the remake of the classic film, Road House. However, his recent update about his acting career will surely stump his fans.
McGregor set to make his acting debut (Source: Prime Video)
Conor McGregor opened up about his future in the acting industry and what lay next for him
Conor McGregor...
McGregor surprised many when he decided to turn his sights to acting. He is not the first UFC champion to do so, since Dwyane Johnson and John Cena have branched out into Hollywood successfully. He followed in their footsteps to star in the remake of the classic film, Road House. However, his recent update about his acting career will surely stump his fans.
McGregor set to make his acting debut (Source: Prime Video)
Conor McGregor opened up about his future in the acting industry and what lay next for him
Conor McGregor...
- 3/14/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Counting On alum Jessa Duggar Seewald is becoming less active on social media. The reason behind her sudden silence is unclear. But some fans think the 31-year-old mom has been busy being a parent, especially after giving birth to her fifth child, George Augustine Seewald, on December 19, 2023. There are times when Ben’s wife shares glimpses of her kids online. Until recently, Jessa returned with a surprising clip with her baby boy. However, some Redditors were worried about how she looked. Keep reading to see the fifth Duggar child’s shocking clip.
Counting On: What Is Jessa Duggar Up To Today?
Jessa has been busy parenting her five kids. On February 1st, the Counting On alum celebrated baby George turning six weeks old. She also hustles online by endorsing different products. Earlier this month, Jessa shared a clip from the store she promotes with some of her siblings.
Jessa Duggar From Counting On,...
Counting On: What Is Jessa Duggar Up To Today?
Jessa has been busy parenting her five kids. On February 1st, the Counting On alum celebrated baby George turning six weeks old. She also hustles online by endorsing different products. Earlier this month, Jessa shared a clip from the store she promotes with some of her siblings.
Jessa Duggar From Counting On,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Michael Malley
- TV Shows Ace
Conor McGregor is one of the most respected and talented Mma fighters in the UFC. He had established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of combat sports. His rise to fame was, of course, not easy, but his ability to counter-strike, striking precision, and his knockout power have helped him stand out.
Conor McGregor (credit: via Fsmma)
His talent truly knows no bounds, as he has been able to gain recognition outside the cage, starring in Jake Gynllenhall’s upcoming movie, Road House. It is safe to say that his workout routine and the practices that he partakes in are not for the layman. Here is exactly what McGregor does to stay in peak physical health.
Conor McGregor’s Crazy Workout Routine
Conor McGregor is truly one of the most skilled fighters to have ever been a part of the UFC, having been the first...
Conor McGregor (credit: via Fsmma)
His talent truly knows no bounds, as he has been able to gain recognition outside the cage, starring in Jake Gynllenhall’s upcoming movie, Road House. It is safe to say that his workout routine and the practices that he partakes in are not for the layman. Here is exactly what McGregor does to stay in peak physical health.
Conor McGregor’s Crazy Workout Routine
Conor McGregor is truly one of the most skilled fighters to have ever been a part of the UFC, having been the first...
- 3/10/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Dana White was not always the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He started running boxercise gyms in Boston with Golden Gloves champion Peter Welch. He moved to Las Vegas in the 1990s. In addition to running boxercise gyms, he also began training jiu-jitsu under the tutorship of John Lewis.
When White found out that the owner of the former parent company which owned UFC was interested in selling the company, he convinced Lorenzo Fertitta and his brother to invest in the company. In 2001, the former manager of mixed martial artists Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell became the president of UFC.
White started to build UFC from scratch and made it one of the highest-grossing businesses. Besides playing a major role in shaping the world of mixed martial arts, he is also known for his extravagant lifestyle.
Dana White
UFC President Dana White Has a Net Worth...
When White found out that the owner of the former parent company which owned UFC was interested in selling the company, he convinced Lorenzo Fertitta and his brother to invest in the company. In 2001, the former manager of mixed martial artists Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell became the president of UFC.
White started to build UFC from scratch and made it one of the highest-grossing businesses. Besides playing a major role in shaping the world of mixed martial arts, he is also known for his extravagant lifestyle.
Dana White
UFC President Dana White Has a Net Worth...
- 3/4/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the Belgian multinational drink and brewing company, suffered a potential loss of $1.4 billion in revenue due to the social media-driven boycott against Bud Light in 2023.
Even though Anheuser-Busch InBev had reported record revenues for 2023, they claimed that its growth potential was hindered by its U.S. business.
Sales in that area were negatively affected by a boycott of Bud Light following a sponsored Instagram post with Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender influencer.
A large share of Bud Light’s consumer base stopped buying their beer in early April 2023, when Mulvaney shared the sponsored post of a custom Bud Light can Anheuser-Busch sent her to celebrate “365 Days of Girlhood,” which she opened in honor of March Madness.
Speaking about the hateful comments she received, Mulvaney said, “I was nervous that you were going to start believing those things that they were saying about me since it is so loud. But...
Even though Anheuser-Busch InBev had reported record revenues for 2023, they claimed that its growth potential was hindered by its U.S. business.
Sales in that area were negatively affected by a boycott of Bud Light following a sponsored Instagram post with Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender influencer.
A large share of Bud Light’s consumer base stopped buying their beer in early April 2023, when Mulvaney shared the sponsored post of a custom Bud Light can Anheuser-Busch sent her to celebrate “365 Days of Girlhood,” which she opened in honor of March Madness.
Speaking about the hateful comments she received, Mulvaney said, “I was nervous that you were going to start believing those things that they were saying about me since it is so loud. But...
- 3/4/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
The UFC has been around for decades now but it truly saw its growth thanks to UFC President Dana White, who has done a lot to ensure the promotion continues to grow every year.
Dana White
With that said, fans recently called out the UFC for underpaying fighters despite it reaching record revenue. This has become a recurring issue with the UFC over the years, as the likes of Jake Paul have championed the cause for underpaid UFC fighters.
SUGGESTEDAmazon Creates History With Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House Lawsuit- It’s a Record No Production House Would Want to Have The UFC’s Revenue Recently Crossed $1.3 Billion Dana White speaking during a press conference
According to Mma Fighting, in 2023, the UFC achieved record-breaking revenues, as indicated by the full-year financial report released by Tko Group Holdings, the parent company of both UFC and WWE. The Mma promotion witnessed substantial growth...
Dana White
With that said, fans recently called out the UFC for underpaying fighters despite it reaching record revenue. This has become a recurring issue with the UFC over the years, as the likes of Jake Paul have championed the cause for underpaid UFC fighters.
SUGGESTEDAmazon Creates History With Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House Lawsuit- It’s a Record No Production House Would Want to Have The UFC’s Revenue Recently Crossed $1.3 Billion Dana White speaking during a press conference
According to Mma Fighting, in 2023, the UFC achieved record-breaking revenues, as indicated by the full-year financial report released by Tko Group Holdings, the parent company of both UFC and WWE. The Mma promotion witnessed substantial growth...
- 2/28/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Conor McGregor is gearing up to make his film debut this year featuring alongside Hollywood actor, Jake Gyllenhaal. The duo is set to star in a remake of the 1989 cult classic film, Road House. While this is surely a big deal for the former, he recently revealed how he ended up upsetting some big names in Hollywood due to his past decisions.
Connor McGregor’s first look from Road House
Apart from becoming an actor, he was a multi-weight UFC champion, who has also invested in several businesses. While his acting journey is surely going to be a new experience for him, this is not his first offer in the entertainment world.
Conor McGregor Has Made a Few Enemies by Turning Down Acting Roles Previously!
Conor McGregor in a still of Road House (2024)
While it’s surely a bliss for his fans to see him in a new light, Conor...
Connor McGregor’s first look from Road House
Apart from becoming an actor, he was a multi-weight UFC champion, who has also invested in several businesses. While his acting journey is surely going to be a new experience for him, this is not his first offer in the entertainment world.
Conor McGregor Has Made a Few Enemies by Turning Down Acting Roles Previously!
Conor McGregor in a still of Road House (2024)
While it’s surely a bliss for his fans to see him in a new light, Conor...
- 2/28/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Legendary Mma fighter Conor McGregor was recently called out by his arch-nemesis and fellow Mma fighter Michael Chandler on WWE Raw. The latter showed up at the WWE show on Monday to call out the Irishman for postponing their fight, which has been brewing for the past year. The Bellator lightweight champion sent fans into a frenzy after promoting the eventual fight on Raw.
Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor have been feuding for a while now. The two coached their teams against each other in 2023’s The Ultimate Fighter series, and a match between the two has been brewing ever since. McGregor even set a date announcing his comeback earlier this year, though there have been no confirmed bookings for the match from the UFC.
Michael Chandler Calls Out Conor McGregor On WWE Raw Michael Chandler | Credits: WWE
The UFC and the WWE promotions have been operating under the same company,...
Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor have been feuding for a while now. The two coached their teams against each other in 2023’s The Ultimate Fighter series, and a match between the two has been brewing ever since. McGregor even set a date announcing his comeback earlier this year, though there have been no confirmed bookings for the match from the UFC.
Michael Chandler Calls Out Conor McGregor On WWE Raw Michael Chandler | Credits: WWE
The UFC and the WWE promotions have been operating under the same company,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The credit for developing the UFC into one of the most profitable promotions in the world should be given to CEO and President Dana White. The former boxercise coach and manager reportedly facilitated the acquisition of UFC by the Fertitta brothers, who reportedly changed the face of the Mma promotion.
One of the most legendary matches in UFC history was the bout between undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. The match was known for its controversies after the game when Khabib lashed at McGregor’s teammates after being goaded by them. Dana White revealed that the match made Khabib a bigger superstar and the fighter received a gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What Happened In The Match Between Khabib Nurmagomedov And Conor McGregor? Khabib Nurmagomedov | Credits: Esther Lin, Mma Fighting
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor were set to face each other for the first time in 2018. The match...
One of the most legendary matches in UFC history was the bout between undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. The match was known for its controversies after the game when Khabib lashed at McGregor’s teammates after being goaded by them. Dana White revealed that the match made Khabib a bigger superstar and the fighter received a gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What Happened In The Match Between Khabib Nurmagomedov And Conor McGregor? Khabib Nurmagomedov | Credits: Esther Lin, Mma Fighting
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor were set to face each other for the first time in 2018. The match...
- 2/22/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
American professional mixed martial artist Michael Chandler is making headlines for calling out Conor McGregor on the latest episode of WWE Monday Night Raw in Anaheim, California. This is not the first time McGregor has been challenged. New UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria challenged the Irishman during his UFC 298 post-fight interview.
McGregor has not appeared in any fights ever since he suffered a leg injury against Dustin Poirier in 2021 at UFC 264. Michael Chandler had also lost his last fight to Poirier at UFC 281 in 2022. Facing off against each other will give them both a chance to redeem themselves from their defeat to Poirier. Chandler has openly challenged McGregor to a fight.
Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler Challenged Conor McGregor on WWE Monday Night Raw
Conor McGregor has not come out for any fights lately due to his leg injury, but he seems to be doing alright now if the training videos...
McGregor has not appeared in any fights ever since he suffered a leg injury against Dustin Poirier in 2021 at UFC 264. Michael Chandler had also lost his last fight to Poirier at UFC 281 in 2022. Facing off against each other will give them both a chance to redeem themselves from their defeat to Poirier. Chandler has openly challenged McGregor to a fight.
Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler Challenged Conor McGregor on WWE Monday Night Raw
Conor McGregor has not come out for any fights lately due to his leg injury, but he seems to be doing alright now if the training videos...
- 2/20/2024
- by Ankita Shaw
- FandomWire
Conor McGregor is an extremely loved and respected Mma fighter. While some may know him for his upcoming appearance in Jake Gyllenhall’s film, Road House, he has made a name for himself while fighting in the UFC, being a Featherweight and Lightweight Champion.
It is because of how loved and successful he is, that fans are distraught at the recently revealed lineup for the UFC 300.
Conor McGregor
While Dana White announced that McGregor will not be fighting until November this year, fans were hoping to persuade him through their support for the former champ. This, unfortunately, did not end up being the case as the fighters for the Main Event have been announced and McGregor’s name being missing is not a good sign.
Suggested“It’s f*cking trash”: Jake Gyllenhaal & Conor McGregor Get Brutally Humiliated by Mma Community for Poor Acting
The Main UFC 300 Event Announcement...
It is because of how loved and successful he is, that fans are distraught at the recently revealed lineup for the UFC 300.
Conor McGregor
While Dana White announced that McGregor will not be fighting until November this year, fans were hoping to persuade him through their support for the former champ. This, unfortunately, did not end up being the case as the fighters for the Main Event have been announced and McGregor’s name being missing is not a good sign.
Suggested“It’s f*cking trash”: Jake Gyllenhaal & Conor McGregor Get Brutally Humiliated by Mma Community for Poor Acting
The Main UFC 300 Event Announcement...
- 2/18/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Conor McGregor’s absence from UFC has been deeply felt by his fans despite the mixed martial artist prominently featuring in other ventures such as the upcoming film Road House. Meanwhile, McGregor has not featured in a UFC fight for over two years after sustaining a serious injury back in July 2021.
Conor McGregor in the documentary McGregor Forever
In a recent interview, UFC boss Dana White was asked about McGregor’s recovery from injury and impending return to the octagon. However, White has some vague responses regarding McGregor’s UFC return and failed to reassure the latter’s fans. As a result, fans took to social media to voice their displeasure with White’s efforts to bring McGregor back to UFC. Here is what fans are saying about White’s comments online.
Suggested“I almost hit a Vampire tonight”: After Conor McGregor, Another UFC Star Almost Got into a...
Conor McGregor in the documentary McGregor Forever
In a recent interview, UFC boss Dana White was asked about McGregor’s recovery from injury and impending return to the octagon. However, White has some vague responses regarding McGregor’s UFC return and failed to reassure the latter’s fans. As a result, fans took to social media to voice their displeasure with White’s efforts to bring McGregor back to UFC. Here is what fans are saying about White’s comments online.
Suggested“I almost hit a Vampire tonight”: After Conor McGregor, Another UFC Star Almost Got into a...
- 2/15/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Incomprehensible Maga-land predictions that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce would rig the Super Bowl and endorse Joe Biden for president to 100 million American viewers as part of a massive psy-op turned out to have been greatly exaggerated. Mostly, they just kissed a lot.
But that’s not to say our nation’s fractious politics didn’t break through during the broadcast. While most of the ads involved the usual self-effacing celebrities asserting their cultural relevance — and some of them were crowd-pleasers and even funny — a number of them touched on some of the most divisive issues of the day: religion, the presidential race and Bud Light.
Going in, all eyes were on the last, the object of a polarizing 2023 boycott from conservative groups for having collaborated with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney on an Instagram campaign to promote March Madness. Sales slumped. Kid Rock strafed at Bud Light cases with his...
But that’s not to say our nation’s fractious politics didn’t break through during the broadcast. While most of the ads involved the usual self-effacing celebrities asserting their cultural relevance — and some of them were crowd-pleasers and even funny — a number of them touched on some of the most divisive issues of the day: religion, the presidential race and Bud Light.
Going in, all eyes were on the last, the object of a polarizing 2023 boycott from conservative groups for having collaborated with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney on an Instagram campaign to promote March Madness. Sales slumped. Kid Rock strafed at Bud Light cases with his...
- 2/12/2024
- by Barbara Lippert
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bud Light lovers’ wishes are coming true during the 2024 Super Bowl!
The minute-long commercial depicts football fans getting their biggest wishes granted by the Bud Light genie and features appearances from Peyton Manning, Post Malone, and more!
Keep reading to find out more…
Their wishes include: giant biceps, a sweet ride, for Peyton to be their best friend, and for Post Malone to perform at a party.
One fan wishes to be at a UFC fight, and Dana White makes a surprise appearance!
Toward the end, the wishes get even crazier as one fan has a T-rex spawn in their backyard. Finally, a fan utters the last wish, “Let’s go to Super Bowl 58!”
If you missed it, Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan had plenty of jokes about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the 2023 CMA Awards!
You can watch the full Bud Light 2024 Super Bowl commercial here…...
The minute-long commercial depicts football fans getting their biggest wishes granted by the Bud Light genie and features appearances from Peyton Manning, Post Malone, and more!
Keep reading to find out more…
Their wishes include: giant biceps, a sweet ride, for Peyton to be their best friend, and for Post Malone to perform at a party.
One fan wishes to be at a UFC fight, and Dana White makes a surprise appearance!
Toward the end, the wishes get even crazier as one fan has a T-rex spawn in their backyard. Finally, a fan utters the last wish, “Let’s go to Super Bowl 58!”
If you missed it, Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan had plenty of jokes about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the 2023 CMA Awards!
You can watch the full Bud Light 2024 Super Bowl commercial here…...
- 2/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Dana White has come under fire for several controversies over the years. The most recent backlash was for defending UFC fighter Sean Strickland’s “freedom of speech” in anti-lgbtq+ comments.
While appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, the titular host asked White about the controversy as he has also recently faced backlash over comments made by NFL star Aaron Rodgers.
“When I said I didn’t believe in 95% of what he said, I was talking about 95% of what he said up there,” White said on the ESPN show about Strickland’s comments during the press conference earlier this year. “Obviously, the two girls that were in the co-main event, he said horrible things about them, which there’s no need for that. They’ve never done anything to him. But this is what he does.”
He continued, “At the end of the day, he’s entitled to his own opinion...
While appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, the titular host asked White about the controversy as he has also recently faced backlash over comments made by NFL star Aaron Rodgers.
“When I said I didn’t believe in 95% of what he said, I was talking about 95% of what he said up there,” White said on the ESPN show about Strickland’s comments during the press conference earlier this year. “Obviously, the two girls that were in the co-main event, he said horrible things about them, which there’s no need for that. They’ve never done anything to him. But this is what he does.”
He continued, “At the end of the day, he’s entitled to his own opinion...
- 2/7/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Bud Light is ready for a brand reboot, and it is betting on the Super Bowl to help deliver it.
2023 was a tough year for the brand, which saw its sales decline double digits following an influencer-marketing campaign that included transgender TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney.
It was also a year in which the Ab Inbev brand used the big game to take a more sophisticated approach to marketing in a campaign starring Miles and Keleigh Teller.
Now, the beer brand is reversing course and leaning in to some of the traits that made its previous Super Bowl ads classics of the genre: Humor, wacky characters, and some big sports and music stars.
There will be a new character for the “Bud Light Universe”: The Bud Light Genie, (he joins an illustrious history of characters that include The Bud Knight, the “I love you man” guy, and the guy who...
2023 was a tough year for the brand, which saw its sales decline double digits following an influencer-marketing campaign that included transgender TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney.
It was also a year in which the Ab Inbev brand used the big game to take a more sophisticated approach to marketing in a campaign starring Miles and Keleigh Teller.
Now, the beer brand is reversing course and leaning in to some of the traits that made its previous Super Bowl ads classics of the genre: Humor, wacky characters, and some big sports and music stars.
There will be a new character for the “Bud Light Universe”: The Bud Light Genie, (he joins an illustrious history of characters that include The Bud Knight, the “I love you man” guy, and the guy who...
- 2/6/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bud Light is dipping into an old bag of tricks to help it solve a very new challenge.
The popular Anheuser-Busch brew, hoping to rally consumers to its cause after a difficult period, will unveil the latest in a parade of funny characters in Super Bowl Lviii. A new ad slated to run in the third quarter of the game introduces the Bud Light Genie, an affable creature who grants a group of friends many wishes during an epic night out. By the time the commercial ends, the pals meet up with Peyton Manning, Post Malone and UFC CEO Dana White.
“There really is a universal truth behind it,” says Todd Allen, vice president of marketing for Bud Light. “A weeknight out with your friends should be easy.”
The commercial marks a return by Bud Light to the humorous advertising that has made it one of the most durable sponsors of the Big Game.
The popular Anheuser-Busch brew, hoping to rally consumers to its cause after a difficult period, will unveil the latest in a parade of funny characters in Super Bowl Lviii. A new ad slated to run in the third quarter of the game introduces the Bud Light Genie, an affable creature who grants a group of friends many wishes during an epic night out. By the time the commercial ends, the pals meet up with Peyton Manning, Post Malone and UFC CEO Dana White.
“There really is a universal truth behind it,” says Todd Allen, vice president of marketing for Bud Light. “A weeknight out with your friends should be easy.”
The commercial marks a return by Bud Light to the humorous advertising that has made it one of the most durable sponsors of the Big Game.
- 2/6/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Meta is officially warning investors: CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s love of mixed martial arts poses a risk to its business.
Zuckerberg, as many people know by now, has become a big Mma fan, posting photos training ith UFC fighters, and even participating in some local matches. He also underwent knee surgery last year after injuring his Acl while training for a fight.
Now his company, Meta Platforms Inc., has decided that Zuckerberg’s love for Mma needs to be disclosed to shareholders.
“We currently depend on the continued services and performance of our key personnel, including Mark Zuckerberg,” the company said in the “key personnel” section of its annual report, which it filed Feb. 2. “Mr. Zuckerberg and certain other members of management participate in various high-risk activities, such as combat sports, extreme sports, and recreational aviation, which carry the risk of serious injury and death.
“If Mr. Zuckerberg were to become unavailable for any reason,...
Zuckerberg, as many people know by now, has become a big Mma fan, posting photos training ith UFC fighters, and even participating in some local matches. He also underwent knee surgery last year after injuring his Acl while training for a fight.
Now his company, Meta Platforms Inc., has decided that Zuckerberg’s love for Mma needs to be disclosed to shareholders.
“We currently depend on the continued services and performance of our key personnel, including Mark Zuckerberg,” the company said in the “key personnel” section of its annual report, which it filed Feb. 2. “Mr. Zuckerberg and certain other members of management participate in various high-risk activities, such as combat sports, extreme sports, and recreational aviation, which carry the risk of serious injury and death.
“If Mr. Zuckerberg were to become unavailable for any reason,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Editor’s note: This post contain extremely sexually explicit details from the lawsuit against WWE founder Vince McMahon.
Updated, 1:51 Pm: Following a harrowing sexual assault and sex-trafficking lawsuit filed Thursday against Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment by a former WWE staff member, the wrestling mogul and current WWE owners Tko Group Holdings have broken their silence on the grisly claims.
“This lawsuit is replete with lies, obscene made-up instances that never occurred, and a vindictive distortion of the truth,” a spokesman for McMahon said today. “He will vigorously defend himself.”
“Mr. McMahon does not control Tko nor does he oversee the day-to-day operations of WWE,” a Tko spokesperson told Deadline this afternoon regarding the company’s Executive Chairman. “While this matter pre-dates our Tko executive team’s tenure at the company, we take Ms. Grant’s horrific allegations very seriously and are addressing this matter internally.”
The statement...
Updated, 1:51 Pm: Following a harrowing sexual assault and sex-trafficking lawsuit filed Thursday against Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment by a former WWE staff member, the wrestling mogul and current WWE owners Tko Group Holdings have broken their silence on the grisly claims.
“This lawsuit is replete with lies, obscene made-up instances that never occurred, and a vindictive distortion of the truth,” a spokesman for McMahon said today. “He will vigorously defend himself.”
“Mr. McMahon does not control Tko nor does he oversee the day-to-day operations of WWE,” a Tko spokesperson told Deadline this afternoon regarding the company’s Executive Chairman. “While this matter pre-dates our Tko executive team’s tenure at the company, we take Ms. Grant’s horrific allegations very seriously and are addressing this matter internally.”
The statement...
- 1/25/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Sean Strickland will be defending his UFC Middleweight Championship for the first time when he steps into the octagon against the No. 1 contender Dricus Du Plessis. The two have a long and bitter history that should lead to an incredible bout as UFC 297 airs live from Toronto, Alberta, Canada this Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 p.m. Et on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View. Also on the card will be a battle for the vacant UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship between Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva. Both come in on impressive winning streaks and will look to continue them and win a belt in the process. You can watch the action with a subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99.
How to Watch UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis When: Saturday, Jan. 20 | Early Prelims: 6:30 p.m. Et| Prelims: 8 p.m. Et | Main Card: 10 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+: Entire card | ESPN,...
How to Watch UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis When: Saturday, Jan. 20 | Early Prelims: 6:30 p.m. Et| Prelims: 8 p.m. Et | Main Card: 10 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+: Entire card | ESPN,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
A legal showdown between Ultimate Fighting Championship and more than 1,200 fighters suing for wage suppression is headed to trial.
A federal judge, in an order issued on Thursday, turned down a bid to dismiss the lawsuit accusing UFC of engaging in an illegal scheme to build and maintain a monopoly by systematically eliminating competition from rival mixed martial arts promoters. U.S. District Judge Richard Boulware pointed to evidence that the company may have “foreclosed a large share of fighters,” especially those who are top-ranked, from the market.
At the center of the case: Allegations that UFC used longterm, exclusive contracts to substantially delay, or in some cases, totally prevent free-agency; coerced fighters into re-signing deals; and acquired or closed down multiple competing Mma promoters in violation of antitrust laws.
As a result of the alleged scheme, the class action argued UFC wields “monopsony power” — a dynamic in which a single buyer owns a monopoly,...
A federal judge, in an order issued on Thursday, turned down a bid to dismiss the lawsuit accusing UFC of engaging in an illegal scheme to build and maintain a monopoly by systematically eliminating competition from rival mixed martial arts promoters. U.S. District Judge Richard Boulware pointed to evidence that the company may have “foreclosed a large share of fighters,” especially those who are top-ranked, from the market.
At the center of the case: Allegations that UFC used longterm, exclusive contracts to substantially delay, or in some cases, totally prevent free-agency; coerced fighters into re-signing deals; and acquired or closed down multiple competing Mma promoters in violation of antitrust laws.
As a result of the alleged scheme, the class action argued UFC wields “monopsony power” — a dynamic in which a single buyer owns a monopoly,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Everything We Know About Jake Gyllenhaal- Led Road House Remake (Picture Credit: Facebook)
Jake Gyllenhaal’s ripped physique for his upcoming film Road House has given his admirers sleepless nights! It is a remake of the 1989 classic of the same name, and the audiences are eagerly waiting for its release, but unfortunately, it won’t be coming to the theatres. Keep scrolling to learn more about the upcoming film.
Jake is one of the most talented actors of the current generation, with several remarkable movies to his credit. Films like Nightcrawler, Wildlife, Source Code, October Sky, Brokeback Mountain, and more helped establish his credibility as a versatile artiste.
Jake Gyllenhaal starrer Road House was reportedly in the development phase for an extended period. While it is finally happening, a few people associated with the project are unhappy with the film’s release on the Ott platform instead of the theatres.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s ripped physique for his upcoming film Road House has given his admirers sleepless nights! It is a remake of the 1989 classic of the same name, and the audiences are eagerly waiting for its release, but unfortunately, it won’t be coming to the theatres. Keep scrolling to learn more about the upcoming film.
Jake is one of the most talented actors of the current generation, with several remarkable movies to his credit. Films like Nightcrawler, Wildlife, Source Code, October Sky, Brokeback Mountain, and more helped establish his credibility as a versatile artiste.
Jake Gyllenhaal starrer Road House was reportedly in the development phase for an extended period. While it is finally happening, a few people associated with the project are unhappy with the film’s release on the Ott platform instead of the theatres.
- 12/17/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
It seems like only yesterday that Kid Rock was firing an assault rifle at cases of Bud Light in protest of their brand partnership with trans entertainer Dylan Mulvaney. But time flies, and it’s already been eight months since that week in April when Rock helped kick off a right-wing boycott of the beverage — one that caused a drop in brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev’s stock price and enshrined the culture war slogan “get woke, go broke.”
A lot has happened since then. In October, Ab InBev struck a deal...
A lot has happened since then. In October, Ab InBev struck a deal...
- 12/15/2023
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
Updated with new details: Tucker Carlson’s new streaming site has launched and on offer are an array of different media products, all featuring Carlson. They include the self-explanatory “Tucker Carlson Interview,” “After the Tucker Carlson Interview,” “Ask Tucker,” “Tc Shorts,” “The Tucker Carlson Encounter” and “Tucker Carlson Films.”
First “Encouter” guests include golfer John Daly, GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswami, Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy and, of course, Kid Rock. Among the “Interview” subjects are former president Donald Trump, UFC head Dana White and Argentine president Javier Milei.
The site offers access for what seems to be a temporarily-discounted rate of $6 a month.
Previously on Saturday: Tucker Carlson announced Saturday that he’s launching a news subscription site, TuckerCarlson.com, where subscribers can gain access to exclusive content.
“Hey, it’s Tucker Carlson. We’ve been out of work for 7 or 8 months now, hard to know. Time flies when you’re unemployed,...
First “Encouter” guests include golfer John Daly, GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswami, Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy and, of course, Kid Rock. Among the “Interview” subjects are former president Donald Trump, UFC head Dana White and Argentine president Javier Milei.
The site offers access for what seems to be a temporarily-discounted rate of $6 a month.
Previously on Saturday: Tucker Carlson announced Saturday that he’s launching a news subscription site, TuckerCarlson.com, where subscribers can gain access to exclusive content.
“Hey, it’s Tucker Carlson. We’ve been out of work for 7 or 8 months now, hard to know. Time flies when you’re unemployed,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Bruce Haring and Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Tucker Carlson is planning his own streaming service, the Tucker Carlson Network, Tcn for short.
The former Fox News host is expected to officially launch the service Monday after teasing it over the weekend.
Carlson is expected to discuss Tcn on Megyn Kelly’s SiriusXM show Monday.
According to Carlson’s website, the service will cost $9 per month, but is launching with a $6-per-month promo price.
Tcn will feature “unlimited access to 5 brand-new shows, speeches, films, and more from Tucker Carlson,” Carlson’s website says, in addition to behind-the-scenes footage, documentaries and the ability to ask questions of Carlson in a weekly Q&a.
In a video on his website explaining the service, Carlson listed off geopolitical issues like the presidential race, global migration and foreign wars, before making his pitch.
“How are you going to respond to all of this? The first step is knowing what’s actually happening.
The former Fox News host is expected to officially launch the service Monday after teasing it over the weekend.
Carlson is expected to discuss Tcn on Megyn Kelly’s SiriusXM show Monday.
According to Carlson’s website, the service will cost $9 per month, but is launching with a $6-per-month promo price.
Tcn will feature “unlimited access to 5 brand-new shows, speeches, films, and more from Tucker Carlson,” Carlson’s website says, in addition to behind-the-scenes footage, documentaries and the ability to ask questions of Carlson in a weekly Q&a.
In a video on his website explaining the service, Carlson listed off geopolitical issues like the presidential race, global migration and foreign wars, before making his pitch.
“How are you going to respond to all of this? The first step is knowing what’s actually happening.
- 12/11/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated, Nov. 10: Vince McMahon is cashing out a big chunk of the stock he received from the sale of WWE.
McMahon, the former CEO of WWE, intends to sell 8.4 million shares of Class A common stock in Tko Group Holdings, the company formed by the merger of WWE and UFC, which was engineered by Endeavor (owner of UFC).
Early Friday, Tko announced McMahon’s shares would be priced at $79.80 per share, making the stock sale worth $670.3 million. McMahon “will receive all of the net proceeds from this offering,” Tko said in a filing Thursday with the SEC. The stock he’s selling represents about 30% of the 28 million shares McMahon previously owned in Tko, per a regulatory filing.
Tko said it would repurchase approximately $100 million of shares of its Class A common stock from the underwriters in the stock sale by McMahon.
McMahon, who has the role of executive chairman of Tko Group,...
McMahon, the former CEO of WWE, intends to sell 8.4 million shares of Class A common stock in Tko Group Holdings, the company formed by the merger of WWE and UFC, which was engineered by Endeavor (owner of UFC).
Early Friday, Tko announced McMahon’s shares would be priced at $79.80 per share, making the stock sale worth $670.3 million. McMahon “will receive all of the net proceeds from this offering,” Tko said in a filing Thursday with the SEC. The stock he’s selling represents about 30% of the 28 million shares McMahon previously owned in Tko, per a regulatory filing.
Tko said it would repurchase approximately $100 million of shares of its Class A common stock from the underwriters in the stock sale by McMahon.
McMahon, who has the role of executive chairman of Tko Group,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Roku is working with the UFC to create a three-part original doc series, Fight Inc: Inside the UFC.
The series will stream on The Roku Channel, providing a behind-the-scenes look at pivotal moments during the UFC’s 30th anniversary year. The mixed martial arts org celebrates its anniversary this Saturday (November 11) with fight night at Madison Square Garden.
Fight Inc: Inside the UFC will include access to UFC CEO Dana White and his team as they peel back the curtain for a look at the daily grind and endless problem-solving in the fight business, including rebuilding fight cards on the fly for major events. The series will also chronicle key storylines of the Ufs’s the biggest stars, including the story of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, as he prepares to return after a three-year hiatus. Jones is considered the greatest fighter in UFC history by many.
It...
The series will stream on The Roku Channel, providing a behind-the-scenes look at pivotal moments during the UFC’s 30th anniversary year. The mixed martial arts org celebrates its anniversary this Saturday (November 11) with fight night at Madison Square Garden.
Fight Inc: Inside the UFC will include access to UFC CEO Dana White and his team as they peel back the curtain for a look at the daily grind and endless problem-solving in the fight business, including rebuilding fight cards on the fly for major events. The series will also chronicle key storylines of the Ufs’s the biggest stars, including the story of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, as he prepares to return after a three-year hiatus. Jones is considered the greatest fighter in UFC history by many.
It...
- 11/9/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The most anticipated crossover fighting event is finally here. Former UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and heavyweight boxing champion “The Gypsy King” Tyson Fury will face off in a 10-round exhibition boxing match live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The long-awaited battle takes place this Saturday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. Et on ESPN+ PPV. You can watch the action with a Subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99 on ESPN .
How to Watch Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou When: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+ Streaming: Get the fight by subscribing to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99 Sign Up Now $10.99 / month espnplus.com About Fury vs. Ngannou
Francis Ngannou left the UFC at the height of his power to fight for himself. Since then, he’s signed to the Professional Fighters League, become a minority equity owner of the Pfl, and now will fight the heavyweight boxing champion in Fury.
How to Watch Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou When: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+ Streaming: Get the fight by subscribing to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99 Sign Up Now $10.99 / month espnplus.com About Fury vs. Ngannou
Francis Ngannou left the UFC at the height of his power to fight for himself. Since then, he’s signed to the Professional Fighters League, become a minority equity owner of the Pfl, and now will fight the heavyweight boxing champion in Fury.
- 10/28/2023
- by Jeff Kotuby
- The Streamable
On Tuesday, Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president, announced that it had chosen Bud Light as its sponsor for the next six years with a $100 million deal.
In a statement, White said, “Anheuser-Busch and Bud Light were UFC’s original beer sponsors more than 15 years ago. I’m proud to announce we are back in business together.”
“There are many reasons why I chose to go with Anheuser-Busch and Bud Light, most importantly because I feel we are very aligned when it comes to our core values and what the UFC brand stands for,” White explained. “I’m looking forward to all of the incredible things we will do in the years ahead.”
Conservative fans immediately ridiculed White for giving Bud Light a platform. Many labeled him a “sellout” and called for a boycott of UFC events.
When asked about the controversy, White called protesting fans “dummies,” “a...
In a statement, White said, “Anheuser-Busch and Bud Light were UFC’s original beer sponsors more than 15 years ago. I’m proud to announce we are back in business together.”
“There are many reasons why I chose to go with Anheuser-Busch and Bud Light, most importantly because I feel we are very aligned when it comes to our core values and what the UFC brand stands for,” White explained. “I’m looking forward to all of the incredible things we will do in the years ahead.”
Conservative fans immediately ridiculed White for giving Bud Light a platform. Many labeled him a “sellout” and called for a boycott of UFC events.
When asked about the controversy, White called protesting fans “dummies,” “a...
- 10/27/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
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