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Photo: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner / Instagram Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner proved once again they are a model for friendly co-parenting this Thanksgiving. The actor was seen walking to Garner’s Brentwood, California, home to join her and their three kids — Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — for a cozy holiday dinner. Earlier in the day, the former couple volunteered together at the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles, helping serve meals to 2,000 people in need. Wearing matching aprons, they shared smiles and worked as a team, showing how well they still get along. Affleck, who is going through a tough divorce from Jennifer Lopez , reportedly felt “blessed” to spend the holiday with Garner and their children. A source close to the actor said, “Ben feels comfortable and happy being with Jen and the kids. He’s always appreciated the strong connection they have.” Photo: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner / Instagram The source also mentioned that this isn’t the first ti...

Jake Paul Reveals Fighter Who Turned Down $8 Million Netflix Deal

Photo: Jake Paul / Instagram Jake Paul has become one of the biggest names in boxing, especially after his recent fight against boxing legend Mike Tyson . The 27-year-old took on the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion in an eight-round match in Texas. The fight was streamed live on Netflix and drew massive attention. Paul won the fight by unanimous decision, bringing his record to 11-1. While his victory boosted his fame, the match didn’t live up to expectations, as Tyson struggled to perform like he did in his prime. Paul is now focused on his next move. He revealed that Tommy Fury , the only man to beat him, turned down an $8 million offer to fight on Netflix. Fury, who defeated Paul in February 2023 in a split decision, chose not to accept the lucrative rematch deal. Photo: Tommy Fury, Jake Paul / Instagram Paul didn’t hold back, calling Fury out on social media: “Offered [Tommy] Fury $8M to fight on Netflix. He turned it down and now fighting an MMA fighter… No...

Dakota Ditcheva Wins $1 Million In PFL Title Fight With Stunning Knockout

Photo: Dakota Ditcheva / Instagram Dakota Ditcheva is the new PFL flyweight champion after an impressive win over former UFC title challenger Taila Santos at the PFL World Championships in Saudi Arabia. The 25-year-old from England dominated the fight, showing off her wrestling defense and striking skills to finish Santos in the second round. The win not only earned Ditcheva the championship title but also a $1 million prize. Ditcheva started strong, landing powerful punches that stunned Santos, who had previously challenged Valentina Shevchenko in a close fight. Although Ditcheva briefly ended up in a grappling exchange, she quickly regained control. Photo: Dakota Ditcheva / Instagram In the second round, Santos tried to take Ditcheva down but failed repeatedly. Ditcheva stayed at a distance, landing hard shots to Santos' legs, body, and head. A crushing body shot to the liver ended the fight, with Santos unable to continue. This victory keeps Ditcheva’s record perfect at...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Backs Controversial Cryptocurrency Targeting Conor McGregor

Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has surprised fans by endorsing a new cryptocurrency called $Convict, which claims to help victims of Conor McGregor ’ s alleged misconduct. McGregor, who recently faced a sexual assault lawsuit, has seen his reputation take a hit, losing brand deals and having murals of him removed . Now, $Convict, a “satirical meme coin,” says it aims to raise funds for the legal fees of his alleged victims. The creators of $Convict describe it as purely for “entertainment and meme culture.” However, the coin has raised eyebrows because it has received support from Nurmagomedov, a prominent MMA figure and McGregor’s longtime rival. Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram “Good job, guys, you have my full support. This guy deserves punishment,” Khabib commented on a post promoting the coin on November 27. Critics have pointed out that this isn’t the first time Khabib has been linked to questionable crypto projects. H...

Chael Sonnen Says Pro Boxers Calling Out Jake Paul ‘Should Be Ashamed’

Photo: Chael Sonnen / Instagram Chael Sonnen , former UFC fighter and current analyst, thinks professional boxers now challenging Jake Paul are only interested in his fame and success. Sonnen shared his thoughts on his YouTube channel, saying these fighters had no interest in Paul when he first started boxing. Jake Paul, who began his career fighting fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib and retired NBA player Nate Robinson , has since taken on aging MMA stars like Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley. Recently, Paul defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson in a highly watched match, boosting his popularity even further. Sonnen criticized boxers now calling Paul out, saying they didn’t want to fight him before he became a star. “These boxers who suddenly found their courage should be ashamed,” Sonnen said. “They didn’t want to fight him when he was starting out. Why now, when they know he’s good?” Photo: Chael Sonnen / Instagram Paul’s record is now 11-1, but critics argue he hasn’t faced serious boxi...

Shohei Ohtani Demands $325,000 In Baseball Cards From Ex-Interpreter

Photo: Shohei Ohtani / Instagram Baseball star Shohei Ohtani is asking his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara , to return $325,000 worth of baseball cards he says were bought with stolen money. Ohtani, who now plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers, filed court documents this week claiming Mizuhara used his bank account without permission starting in late 2021. Mizuhara allegedly changed Ohtani’s security settings to make wire transfers and used the money to buy the cards from online sites like eBay and Whatnot. Mizuhara has already pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani. Prosecutors say he spent the money on gambling, debts, medical bills, and the baseball cards. Mizuhara will be sentenced in January and could face over 30 years in prison, as well as deportation to Japan. Photo: Shohei Ohtani / Instagram In addition to the cards, Ohtani is demanding Mizuhara return signed collectible cards featuring him, which were also allegedly stolen. Mizuhara was a close companion...

Conor McGregor Faces New $8 Million Lawsuit Over Whiskey Deal

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram Former UFC champion Conor McGregor is headed back to court in January for a lawsuit involving his former friend and training partner, Artem Lobov. The case revolves around Proper 12 Irish Whiskey , a brand that helped McGregor become one of the wealthiest athletes in mixed martial arts. Lobov, a former UFC fighter, claims the idea for Proper 12 was his and says he spent years helping to build the business. He is now suing McGregor for $8 million, claiming he deserves a share of the profits. McGregor sold the whiskey brand in 2021 for an estimated $600 million, but Lobov says he didn’t get anything from the deal. Lobov told reporters he was the one who convinced McGregor to pursue Irish whiskey instead of vodka. “I did my research, met with distilleries, and put together a great deal,” Lobov said. He says he introduced McGregor and his management team to the contacts he had developed, believing they had an agreement. Photo: Conor McGregor / Instag...

Lil Wayne’s Manager Denies Joe Budden’s Claims About Kendrick Lamar

Photo: Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar / Instagram Joe Budden is back in the spotlight, stirring up drama with claims that don’t add up. On his recent podcast, Budden said Lil Wayne tried to call Kendrick Lamar after hearing his name on the song “Wacced Out Murals” by GNX. According to Budden, Kendrick didn’t answer, and Wayne supposedly went on to record a diss track aimed at him. Photo: Joe Budden / Instagram Budden also threw in another claim, suggesting Eminem dissed Wayne on his verse in “No Love.” However, Wayne’s manager, Fabian Marasciullo, quickly shut down the story. He responded on Instagram with a single emoji: the “Cap” emoji, slang for “false” or “lies.” Joe Budden says Lil Wayne tried to call Kendrick Lamar about Wacced Out Murals and Kendrick didn’t pick up the phone which inspired Lil Wayne to go in the booth and make a response record to him 🧐🧐🧐🧐 pic.twitter.com/fhy14otgN9 — Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) November 27, 20...

Franz Ferdinand Covers Chappell Roan’s ‘Good Luck, Babe’ On BBC Radio 2

Photo: Franz Ferdinand, Chapelle Roan / Instagram Franz Ferdinand performed a lively cover of Chappell Roan ’s hit song Good Luck, Babe during Jo Whiley’s BBC Radio 2 show on November 27. The track, from Roan’s 2023 album The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess, has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards. Before playing the song, Franz Ferdinand’s frontman Alex Kapranos praised Roan, saying, “It’s just an amazing song by an incredible artist. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love her music. This song’s incredible, so we’re going to play it.” The band added their signature indie style to the pop track during the performance. Franz Ferdinand is gearing up to release their new album, The Human Fear, on January 10, 2025, through Domino. The album, produced by Mark Ralph, includes 11 songs that explore human fears and how overcoming them shapes us. Kapranos described the record as unmistakably Franz Ferdinand but with surprising elements. Photo: Franz Ferdinand / Instagram So...

Billboard Apologizes For Taylor Swift Video After Backlash

Photo: Taylor Swift / Instagram Billboard recently ranked the greatest pop stars of the 21st century, placing Taylor Swift at #2. However, many Swift fans, known as Swifties, were upset—not just about the ranking but also because a video celebrating Swift included a clip of a naked wax figure of her from Kanye West ’s controversial “Famous” video. Late Wednesday night, Billboard apologized for the mistake. “We are deeply sorry to Taylor Swift and all our readers and viewers for including a clip that falsely depicted her in a video celebrating her achievements,” the statement said. Photo: Taylor Swift / Instagram They also confirmed the clip had been removed and expressed regret for any harm caused. Despite the apology for the video, Billboard did not address Swift’s placement at #2. this is disgusting @billboard ! @taylornation13 @treepaine do your work pic.twitter.com/cgoh9UtW80 — Taylor Swift 🪶statistics ⸆⸉ (@TSstatistics) November 27, 2024 We a...

Kimbo Slice Proves He's More Than A Street Fighter

Photo: Kimbo Slice / Instagram Kimbo Slice, known for his legendary backyard brawls, showed he could hang with the best in professional fighting. He shocked the combat sports world by defeating Olympic gold medal-winning boxer and former heavyweight champion Ray Mercer in an MMA fight. Slice, whose real name was Kevin Ferguson, gained fame in the early 2000s through viral videos of his street fights. With a growing fan base, he decided to take his talents to the MMA world, training for two years before facing Mercer. At 46, Mercer had an impressive boxing career, having fought legends like Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield . But by the time he stepped into the cage with Slice, he was past his prime. Photo: Kimbo Slice / Instagram When the fight began, Slice wasted no time, rushing across the cage to take Mercer down. Mercer managed to get back on his feet, but Slice’s aggression was too much. After landing knees and another takedown, Slice locked in a guillotine choke, forcing Mercer...

The Dispute That Led To Islam Makhachev’s Only Loss

Photo: Islam Makhachev / Instagram Islam Makhachev ’s sole career defeat came at UFC 192 against Adriano Martins, and a disagreement in his camp may have played a big role in that loss. In the lead-up to the fight, Makhachev was focused on improving his striking skills. His progress impressed coach Javier Mendez, who believed Islam should rely on his fists during the bout. But Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the late father of Khabib Nurmagomedov, strongly disagreed. Abdulmanap wanted Makhachev to avoid striking exchanges, especially in the first round, fearing Martins’ knockout power. Despite his concerns, Mendez and Makhachev pushed forward with their striking-focused game plan. Photo: Islam Makhachev / Instagram Speaking about the fight during an event in Russia, Abdulmanap expressed his regret: “In my work, my biggest regret is agreeing to Javier Mendez’s plan for Islam to exchange punches. I told Islam, ‘Give me the first round at least. Don’t exchange; he’s very dangerous ...

Taiwan Boxer Quits Event After Gender Questions

Photo: Lin Yu-ting / Instagram Taiwan’s Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has withdrawn from a major boxing competition in Britain after organizers questioned her gender eligibility, Taiwan’s sports officials said on Wednesday. Lin, who won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, was set to compete in the World Boxing Cup Finals in Sheffield. This event, organized by World Boxing, was her first international appearance since her victory in Paris. However, World Boxing raised concerns about her eligibility. In response, Taiwan’s Sports Administration stated that Lin is female, meets all criteria, and competed fairly in Paris. They criticized World Boxing for lacking clear policies and confidentiality safeguards for athletes. Photo: Lin Yu-ting / Instagram Lin had offered to undergo medical checks in Britain, but World Boxing did not accept this. To avoid further stress, her coach and officials decided to pull her out of the competition. Lin was previously involved in a simil...

Proper 12 Ends Partnership With Conor McGregor After Court Verdict

Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram Proper 12 Irish Whiskey has officially cut ties with UFC star Conor McGregor . Proximo Spirits, the company that owns Proper 12, announced the decision this week. McGregor’s name and image will no longer be used to market the whiskey, effective immediately. “Since 2021, Proximo Spirits has been the 100% owner of Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey,” the company said in a statement. “Going forward, we do not plan to use Mr. McGregor’s name and likeness in the marketing of the brand.” Proximo bought the brand from McGregor and his partners in 2021 for $600 million but continued to use his name to promote the product. Photo: Conor McGregor / Instagram The decision comes shortly after McGregor lost a sexual assault civil case in an Irish court. Following the verdict, retailers in the UK and Ireland began pulling Proper 12 from their shelves. In another blow to McGregor’s brand, IO Interactive , the makers of the Hitman video game series, ended ...

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