The wrestling world is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race passed away today at age 76 due to complications from lung cancer. Harley Race captured the NWA World Heavyweight Championship seven times, which stood as a record until Ric Flair broke it in 1991. To this day, only a handful of Superstars can claim to have won more World Heavyweight Championships than Race. During the 1970s and early 1980s, Race was the National Wrestling Alliance’s most dominant champion, winning the sport's oldest World Heavyweight Championship from the likes of Dory Funk Jr., Giant Baba, Terry Funk, Dusty Rhodes and Flair.
Miley Cyrus' new music video for "Mother's Daughter" dropped on Tuesday (July 2) and it sees the pop titan push the feminist agenda behind the track's lyrics. In the clip, the 26-year-old appears in front of an empty set dressed in a racy latex catsuit, but this time the chart-topper has paired her sexuality with a much-welcomed politically-charged message for all kinds of women, including her own mother Tish Cryus. As the clip unravels, viewers see Tish, as well as a number of other faces like skateboarder Lacey Baker, transgender model Casil McArthur, dancer Amazon Ashley, Vandela, transgender model Aaron Philip, actress Angelina Duplisea, and actress Mela Murder. Not only does the project rep for female diversity, but Cyrus also makes her political stance crystal clear as messages like "virginity is a social construct" and "not an object" plash across the screen. "Mother's Daughter" is the first single off her latest EP, She Is Coming, which dropped in late May.
EVOLVE On WWE Network: Leading digital news service The Wrap exclusively announced that the EVOLVE 10th Anniversary Celebration on July 13th in Philadelphia, PA will air live on the WWE Network. WWE Covers EVOLVE Network Special: WWE.com posted this article with more details on this history making night. Adam Cole vs. Akira Tozawa Signed: The Wrap revealed that NXT Champion Adam Cole will defend vs. Akira Tozawa on July 13th. This match is fitting when you consider the history of EVOLVE. Cole was on early EVOLVE events. His career now comes full circle as he returns as NXT Champion. Tozawa was considered the “Dragon Gate USA MVP.” DGUSA paved the way and then morphed into EVOLVE. This is a unique battle of two of the pillars that built EVOLVE for the NXT Championship! More Info For WWE Network Special: You can attend the EVOLVE 10th Anniversary Celebration in person and be part of this historic WWE Network special. This is the first time an independent wrestling company has aired live on WWE Network. It takes place in the legendary 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia. Tickets are on sale through the 2300 Arena website. The current lineup features: NXT Championship Match Adam Cole defends vs. Akira Tozawa Catch Point Reunion Match – Non-Title Matt Riddle vs. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak The Future Is Now Showcase Match Josh Briggs vs. Anthony Greene Plus more to be announced next week with: -EVOLVE Champion Austin Theory -WWN Champion JD Drake -EVOLVE Tag Team Champions Eddie Kingston & Joe Gacy -NXT Superstar Arturo Ruas -NXT Superstar Babatunde -Anthony Henry -AR Fox with Ayla & The Skulk -Leon Ruff -Curt Stallion -Brandi Lauren -Shotzi Blackheart -Stephen Wolf -Sean Maluta -Harlem Bravado -Colby Corino -Plus more to be added!!!
Rihanna has a special place in her heart for her educators, as per her recent reunion with a high school teacher, and the tender moment was caught on-camera. On Monday (July 1), the pop titan made a surprise appearance at the ICC Cricket World Cup in Durham and bumped into her old teacher, Mr Eastwick. In footage making the rounds, the 31-year-old star can be seen hugging her former educator and it's clear the encounter had her emotions running high. "This is my teacher from school! He was a mentor and father figure to me. I haven’t seen him in years!" the star replied to a video of the meet-up on @popcravenews. Over on her own account, Rihanna shared a photo of the two via her Instagram Stories alongside the caption: "My mentor, my champ, my MVP, my school teacher, my first 'JayBrown'… #MrEastwick! You made my day."
Starbucks announced they're launching two brand new frappuccino flavors: Cookies & Cream and Strawberry Donut. The new summer beverages were first spotted by instagram snack account @CandyHunting, which revealed the frappuccinos would be dropping in stores ASAP. The only problem? They're currently only available across the pond. According to a statement from Starbucks, the U.K. exclusive beverages are going to be tasty AF. The Strawberry Donut Frappuccino features real donut crumbles, milk, and ice, blended with a layer of strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries on top. The Cookies & Cream Frappuccino includes cookies, milk, ice and a cookies and cream topping. Who's ready to hop on a plane after reading that? While the Cookies & Cream Frappuccino isn't currently available in the U.S., Delish reports the Starbucks secret menu has a very similar item American frapp lovers can order instead. If you order a Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino with white mocha sauce topped with chocolate whipped cream, you'll get pretty close to the U.K. exclusive beverage. As for the Strawberry Donut Frappuccino? We'll just have to keep our fingers crossed and hope Starbucks decides to bring these new flavors over the U.S. ASAP.
CREDIT // SOURCE - Emily Lee As the days tick by without a royal birth announcement, royal watchers are beginning to speculate that Meghan Markle has already welcomed Baby Sussex in private. While there are definitely some compelling clues that this could be the case, Buckingham Palace has finally gave an update on the royal baby's arrival. Though Meghan's due date was reportedly last Sunday (April 28), a representative for Buckingham Palace confirmed Baby Sussex "hasn't been born yet." While Baby Sussex isn't here yet, all signs point to the imminent arrival of the newest member of the British Royal Family. Both Prince Harry and Prince Charles will be going abroad on official royal business next week, so, it's safe to assume Meghan is expected to give birth before those trips. While it's one thing if Charles is abroad for the arrival of his fourth grandchild, it would definitely be in bad form for Harry to schedule a trip when his wife could potentially be in labor. Should Meghan give birth on Friday (May 3), Baby Sussex will share a birthday with her cousin Princess Charlotte. Meghan and Harry's baby will also share a zodiac sign with Charlotte, Prince Louis and Queen Elizabeth. Baby Sussex will be the fourth royal Taurus. Though Harry and Meghan opted to be surprised by their baby's gender, professional oddsmakers predict they're expecting a little girl. Elizabeth and Diana used to be the frontrunners for the little one's name, however, two unexpected options have quickly gained popularity. Both Grace and Allegra had surprising leaps in favorability over the past few days. Grace tops the list with 6-1 odds, while Allegra jumped 100-1 odds to 20-1 odds.
CREDIT // SOURCE - Peyton Blakemore Kylie Jenner is ready to become a mom-of-two! According to E! News, the 21-year-old billionaire, who welcomed her first child, daughter Stormi Webster, with Travis Scott in 2018, is already making plans for baby number two. "Kylie talks about having another baby very frequently," a source told the entertainment news site. "She would love to have another baby with Travis and would love to be pregnant by next year. She talks about it all the time and feels like she was truly meant to be a mother."
As fans know, Kylie recently told the world, and Travis, about her desire to expand their family in an Instagram post dedicated to the "SICKO MODE" rapper for his birthday on Tuesday (April 30). "watching you evolve into the partner, friend, son, and father you are today has been so fulfilling ♥️ my real life bestie & hubby all wrapped into one. i love you and I’m so so proud of you. happy happy birthday 🎉🎁 let’s f**k around and have another baby. 🤪," she wrote on Instagram.
Chewbacca's howling in heaven today ... Peter Mayhew -- the man behind the mask of the iconic 'Star Wars' character -- has died ... according to his family. We're told the actor died from a heart condition Tuesday at his home in North Texas, and was surrounded by friends and family. Peter played Chewie in all three films of the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, and did it all over again decades later in 'The Revenge of the Sith' and in 2015's 'The Force Awakens.' His family says Peter fought his way back from being in a wheelchair to star in 'The Force Awakens' before retiring. However, he served as a consultant to Joonas Suotamo -- the Finnish basketball player who took over the role in 'The Last Jedi.' Mayhew's survived by his wife and 3 children. His family is asking fans to donate to the Peter Mayhew Foundation -- which benefits families around the world in crisis situations -- in lieu of sending flowers or gifts. They add ... there will be a memorial service for family in June, but in December ... they're planning to hold a service fans can attend in Los Angeles. Peter was 74.
NBA star D'Angelo Russell was busted for marijuana at a New York City airport Wednesday night ... after TSA found weed stashed in his checked bag. DLo's luggage was searched before his flight to Louisville took off from LaGuardia airport around 7 PM ... when a suspicious can of Arizona Iced Tea flagged the system. As it turns out, it wasn't just an ordinary can of tea -- it was one of those "cans" that actually has a secret compartment people use to hide their drugs (y'all stoners know what we're talking about). We're told there was more weed found in a grinder inside the fake can as well.
CREDIT // SOURCE - Sierra Marquina Surprise! Blake Lively is pregnant and expecting her third child with husband Ryan Reynolds. The actress debuted her baby bump and announced the news at the New York City premiere of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu on Thursday, May 2. Lively glowed from head to toe in a chic yellow Retrofete dress. The couple – who quietly tied the knot in 2012 – are already parents to 4-year-old daughter James and 2-year-old daughter Inez. During a recent interview, Reynolds expressed how important family is to them. “Blake and I don’t do movies at the same time,” he told People magazine of their schedules. “If she is doing a movie in Thailand and I am doing a movie in Vancouver we would just never see each other. We operate as a unit, and that works really well for us.” Congrats!
CREDIT // SOURCE - Hayden Brooks Paula Abdul managed to captivate the 2019 Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday night (May 1) with a six-minute medley featuring some of her biggest hits of the past like "Straight Up," "Opposites Attract," "Cold Hearted" and "Forever Your Girl." Among the captivated included Julianne Hough, who was accidentally hit during Abdul's hat toss mid-performance. While the moment spread like wildfire on social media, the 30-year-old star took to Twitter to share a photo of her sitting in a chair wearing what looked like a neck brace and offered two thumbs up to the camera. "The result of the honor of being hit in the neck by @PaulaAbdul’s flying hat!" she captioned the shot, adding, "Love you, babe!!! #BBMAs." Meanwhile, Abdul's response was nothing short of comedic. "OMG IM PEEING MY PANTS!!!!! You know it was with love," she responded. Abdul's performance served as a promotional platform for her just-announced Las Vegas residency, "Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl," which kicks off August 13. Tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday at 10 AM. "I love telling stories through music and dance, and engaging with the audience," the former American Idol judge said while announcing the show. "I'm taking the essence of the classic choreography that has become part of my legacy and I want to have a real experience with the audience so they leave knowing me a bit more."
Every year at WrestleMania or as I like to call it MMB Mania week I try to get at least one guest to talk to me for the podcast. This year we had a returning guest Cherry Hilson on the show to talk about her upcoming showcase as well as what other projects she has available. So click READ MORE and take a listen!
CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE WWE Universal Championship Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Seth Rollins WWE Raw Women's Championship Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair WWE Cruiserweight Championship Buddy Murphy (c) vs. Tony Nese No Holds Barred match If Triple H loses, he must retire as a wrestler Triple H vs. Batista Kurt Angle's farewell match Kurt Angle vs. Baron Corbin Falls Count Anywhere match Shane McMahon vs. The Miz AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton WWE United States Championship Samoa Joe (c) vs. Rey Mysterio André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal WWE Intercontinental Championship Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Finn Bálor Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre Fatal four-way tag team match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship The Boss 'n' Hug Connection (Bayley and Sasha Banks) (c) vs. The Divas of Doom (Beth Phoenix and Natalya) vs. The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) vs. Nia Jax and Tamina WWE Championship Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kofi Kingston Battle royal for the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal Trophy WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal
Tag team match for the NXT Tag Team Championship War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) (c) vs. Aleister Black and Ricochet Singles match for the WWE United Kingdom Championship Pete Dunne (c) vs. Walter Two out of three falls match for the vacant NXT Championship Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole Singles match for the NXT North American Championship Velveteen Dream (c) vs. Matt Riddle Fatal 4-Way match for the NXT Women's Championship Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Io Shirai vs. Bianca Belair vs. Kairi Sane
The Golden Era Podcast will be discussing month by month the biggest moments, matches, storylines and women of WWE from the early 2000s on. Join @ChrisRiddle, @chasitytaylorr & @JakeIsntJacob on April 8th for their first episode. The first episode takes a look at @trishstratuscom’s historic first Women’s Title run. Listen on @SCsirens, @HistoryofWOW and @iTunes!
