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The Hill
19-07-2025
- The Hill
Jelly Roll: White House UFC fight plans ‘awesome'
Jason DeFord, the country singer known as Jelly Roll, was hyped up about President Trump's proposal for the White House to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on the South Lawn, saying earlier this week that it would be 'awesome.' 'Now, listen, I know this is causing a little bit of controversy, but for me, I think it's awesome. I'm not gonna lie,' the 'Save Me' singer said Thursday while guest hosting ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' 'Where I'm from, watching two meth heads beat the p— out of each other on a lawn is just a part of our year,' he added. 'I tell you what, a UFC fight at the White House might not be what our Founding Fathers would have wanted. But our founding stepdads would have loved that s—.' Jelly Roll, who made waves last year after testifying on Capitol Hill about the fentanyl crisis, then joked that the U.S. should add an octagon to the Pentagon and allow geometry teachers to 'fight it out.' Trump, who has attended his fair share of UFC fights over the years, first floated the idea of hosting a 'championship fight' at the White House earlier this month during a trip to Iowa. The event will be part of the celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary next year, which is also expected to include a youth sporting event dubbed the 'Patriot Games,' according to the president. 'We're going to have a UFC fight, think of this, on the grounds of the White House. We have a lot of land there. We're going to build a little — we're not, Dana's going to do it,' he said, referring to UFC CEO Dana White. 'Dana's great. One of a kind.' White has also shared his enthusiasm for the fight, claiming 'everybody' wants to add their name to the list of fighters. 'I mean, you don't even have to know who's blowing up my phone,' White said Sunday during a post-fight press conference at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. 'You can just see it all on the Internet.' 'But, you know, the fight's a year away, so the landscape will change a lot over the next year,' he added. Trump suggested the event, which will likely require various permits, could host up to 25,000 people.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Yahoo
Jelly Roll Makes His Late-Night Hosting Debut, Jokes His Name Is Post Malone In Case He 'Really Sucks'
NEED TO KNOW Jelly Roll guest-hosted the Wednesday, July 16 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! He jokingly told the audience his name is "Post Malone," but only if his jokes "really suck bad" "Thank you again to Jimmy Kimmel for taking a chance on my fat, white trash ass," said JellyJelly Roll can now add late-night talk show host to his resume. On Wednesday, July 16, the country star stepped in as the guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and delivered a hilarious monologue to kick off the episode. He did have a plan, however, for if his jokes didn't land with the audience. "I need y'all to be patient with me tonight," said Jelly, 40, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord. "This is my first time doing something like this, and I'm going to try my best. I am. But if I really suck bad, y'all just remember — my name is Post Malone." Luckily, there was no need to hide behind his fellow Big Ass Stadium Tour performer's identity for the evening, as Jelly was a natural. "Do not adjust your TV — Jimmy did not join MS-13. I am your guest host, Jelly Roll. Tune in, baby," he exclaimed at the top of his monologue. "Now y'all know every guest gets on here, and they say it's great to be here. But I want to talk to y'all. Speaking as a guy who has been to prison before, it really is great to be here," said Jelly, who's been incarcerated around 40 times in his life. "Actually, it's kind of great to be anywhere. Hell, I walked into a DMV yesterday, and I was like, 'This is fucking awesome. God, this is great.'" In addition to his late-night hosting debut, the "Save Me" singer spoke about his upcoming match at WWE SummerSlam, where he'll team up with Randy Orton against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. The sporting event will air via Peacock in the U.S. and Netflix internationally on Aug. 2 and 3. "Don't clap for Logan Paul. You don't clap for Logan Paul," Jelly told the Jimmy Kimmel Live! crowd. "I decided to do it because truthfully, there are three things that I'm always mistaken for. I'm either mistaken for a wrestler, a tattoo artist, or a member of the Insane Clown Posse who just got sober." He added, "I know you're probably thinking, 'Jelly, how the hell are you going to fight in a pro wrestling match?' But I do have a lot of qualifications. As a fat guy, I've broken several folding chairs." The Grammy-nominated musician further detailed why SummerSlam will mark a "big moment" for him. "I faced my share of struggles in life, y'all. I faced adversity. I've overcame and I never thought, but I am going to have a moment that every American has dreamed of," he said. "And that is the moment of slapping Logan Paul in his face." "Thank you again to Jimmy Kimmel for taking a chance on my fat, white trash ass," quipped Jelly, who later gave silly nicknames (like his own) to Kimmel's staff and presented a few "Jelly Awards" to the subjects of some outrageous viral videos. Jelly and Post recently wrapped the U.S. leg of their Big Ass Stadium Tour, and they're now gearing up for the Big Ass World Tour in Europe, which kicks off next month. "Dear Austin, I say this on stage in some way every night, but man, being on this tour with you has been unreal. I have never had more fun in my life," wrote Jelly on Instagram last month. Read the original article on People
Business Upturn
15-07-2025
- Business Upturn
Maxton Hall Season 2: Release date, cast updates and what to expect next
By Aman Shukla Published on July 15, 2025, 20:17 IST Last updated July 15, 2025, 20:16 IST Alright, Maxton Hall fans, let's talk about Season 2! If you're anything like us, you've been obsessing over Ruby and James since that gut-punch of a finale in Season 1. The German teen drama, based on Mona Kasten's Save Me trilogy, hooked millions of us with its swoony romance and high-stakes drama when it hit Prime Video in May 2024. It became the platform's biggest international original series practically overnight. So, what's the deal with Season 2? Let's dive into the release date, cast, and what we can expect from our favourite elite boarding school. Maxton Hall Season 2 Release Date Mark your calendars: Maxton Hall Season 2 lands on Prime Video on November 7, 2025. We know, it feels like forever, right? Filming kicked off in June 2024 and wrapped up by September, with the crew bouncing between Berlin, London, and a stunning castle near Hanover. Some fans on X were crossing their fingers for an earlier release, like spring or summer 2025, but Prime Video shut down those rumors with the official November date. They're promising a slick production, with top-notch dubbing and subtitles for fans worldwide. Cast Updates for Season 2 The core cast of Maxton Hall is set to return, bringing back the characters fans fell in love with. Here's who we expect to see: Harriet Herbig-Matten as Ruby Bell: The determined scholarship student navigating love and ambition. Damian Hardung as James Beaufort: The wealthy heir grappling with grief and his feelings for Ruby. Sonja Weißer as Lydia Beaufort: James' sister, dealing with her own dramatic storyline, including her pregnancy. Fedja van Huêt as Mortimer Beaufort: The imposing patriarch of the Beaufort family. Ben Felipe as Cyril Vega: A key figure in the Maxton Hall social scene. Justus Riesner as Alistair Ellington: A friend of James with his own arc. Runa Greiner as Ember: Part of Ruby's growing circle of friends. Andrea Guo as Lin Wang: Another friend adding depth to the group dynamics. While Clelia Sarto's character, Claudelia Beaufort, passed away in Season 1, there's a chance she could appear in flashbacks. New characters are also expected to join, introducing fresh dynamics, though specific details about newcomers remain under wraps. What to Expect in Maxton Hall Season 2 Season 2 picks up where that heartbreaking cliffhanger left off, diving into Save You , the second book in Mona Kasten's series. If you thought Season 1 was intense, brace yourself—things are about to get messy. Without giving away too much, here's what you can expect: Ruby and James' Rocky Romance : After their steamy night in Oxford, Ruby's on cloud nine, dreaming of her future. But James is spiraling after his mom's death, making choices that push Ruby away. Will he fight to win her back? Will Ruby even let him? Their chemistry is fire, but the heartbreak is real. : After their steamy night in Oxford, Ruby's on cloud nine, dreaming of her future. But James is spiraling after his mom's death, making choices that push Ruby away. Will he fight to win her back? Will Ruby even let him? Their chemistry is fire, but the heartbreak is real. Beaufort Family Drama : The Beauforts are a hot mess. James is butting heads with his dad, Mortimer, who's as ruthless as ever. Meanwhile, Lydia's dealing with her pregnancy and her complicated relationship with Graham Sutton. Expect secrets, betrayals, and plenty of elite-world scheming. : The Beauforts are a hot mess. James is butting heads with his dad, Mortimer, who's as ruthless as ever. Meanwhile, Lydia's dealing with her pregnancy and her complicated relationship with Graham Sutton. Expect secrets, betrayals, and plenty of elite-world scheming. Girl Power Vibes : Harriet Herbig-Matten spilled some tea in an interview, saying Season 2 will shine a light on Ruby's friendships with Lydia, Lin, and Ember. I'm here for these ladies lifting each other up amidst all the chaos! : Harriet Herbig-Matten spilled some tea in an interview, saying Season 2 will shine a light on Ruby's friendships with Lydia, Lin, and Ember. I'm here for these ladies lifting each other up amidst all the chaos! Oxford Drama : Ruby's got her sights set on Oxford, but those scandalous photos with Mr. Sutton from Season 1 are coming back to haunt her. Can she keep her dreams alive? : Ruby's got her sights set on Oxford, but those scandalous photos with Mr. Sutton from Season 1 are coming back to haunt her. Can she keep her dreams alive? Darker, Grittier Tone: Damian Hardung called Season 2 'grim and dark' in a recent chat, hinting at heavy themes like grief and trauma. It's not all doom and gloom, though—there'll be plenty of those heart-fluttering Ruby-and-James moments to balance it out. The teaser trailer dropped in July 2024, and it's a lot. Ruby's watching James dance with another girl at a party (ouch), and there's a scene of her running from school in tears. But don't lose hope—there are glimpses of them holding hands and getting cozy, so their love story's far from over. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
