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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Shannon gotta be one of the dumbest niggas': Fans roast Shannon Sharpe after rumored $23M settlement goes viral
Internet Explodes Over Claims Shannon Sharpe Paid $23M to Gabby Zuniga. (Image via shannonsharpe84/instagram;@sheiskarli/instagram) The internet is not letting Shannon Sharpe breathe this week. After rumors surfaced online that the former NFL star and media mogul allegedly paid $23 million to settle a civil sexual assault lawsuit with model Gabby Zuniga, fans absolutely lost it. While no official number has been confirmed, that didn't stop Twitter from turning the whole thing into a savage roast fest, one tweet at a time. The rumor: Did Shannon Sharpe really pay $23 million? Here's what actually happened: In April 2025, Sharpe was sued for $50 million by Gabriella Zuniga, represented by high-profile attorney Tony Buzbee. On July 18, the lawsuit was quietly settled and dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can't be refiled. But nowhere in the official filings does it say how much was paid. Multiple outlets report that a $10 million offer was once rejected, and some speculate the final settlement may have been higher. That's where the $23 million figure popped up, completely unverified, but now running wild on social media. — DailyLoud (@DailyLoud) Fans light up social media with savage reactions Even though the number isn't confirmed, fans treated it like gospel and the jokes were immediate. The timeline turned into a comedy roast, and poor 'Unc' caught every stray. Internet Explodes Over Claims Shannon Sharpe Paid $23M to Gabby Zuniga Some even joked about starting GoFundMes to help Shannon recover. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Flexible in AI & Data Science BITS Pilani Digital Apply Now Undo Others pointed out the irony of a man who built a reputation on discipline and wisdom allegedly dropping millions 'for mid.' Internet Explodes Over Claims Shannon Sharpe Paid $23M to Gabby Zuniga A few users pushed back on the jokes, reminding folks that settlements aren't proof of guilt and that the internet has no idea what happened behind closed doors. 'None of y'all were in the room. A settlement doesn't mean anything except wanting privacy,' one user wrote. Still, their voices were drowned out in a flood of memes, clown emojis, and pancake jokes. Let's be crystal clear: No official record confirms the $23 million figure. It's a viral number that may or may not be true, and no one from Sharpe's camp or Zuniga's team has confirmed it. Whether the number is real or just fan fiction, Shannon Sharpe is the meme of the moment and fans aren't letting up. If he really did pay out $23 million, social media has already decided: he didn't just settle a lawsuit, he bought an L. FAQs: Q: Did Shannon Sharpe pay Gabby Zuniga $23 million? A: The lawsuit was settled privately. The $23 million figure is unconfirmed and based on viral rumors. Q: Was Shannon Sharpe found guilty? A: No. This was a civil lawsuit, not a criminal trial. The case was settled out of court and dismissed. Q: Who is Gabby Zuniga? A: A model and social media influencer, previously on OnlyFans. She announced her exit from the platform following the lawsuit settlement. Also read - Maddison Hill just shipped Tom Brady and Kim Kardashian and fans are listening For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
The Advertiser
15-07-2025
- Health
- The Advertiser
'One day at a time': community rallies around devoted dad burned in kitchen fire
WHAT should have been an otherwise quiet night at home took a horror turn for loving husband and father Matthew Bright. The 32-year-old spent his birthday having surgery at Sydney Royal North Shore Hospital's intensive care unit, after he suffered serious burns in an accidental kitchen fire at Waratah just before 5pm on July 7. The "gentle, kind, thoughtful, strong" and devoted dad faces several surgeries and a long journey to recovery ahead. His father, Hugh, told the Newcastle Herald his son suffered burns to 40 per cent of his body, but he's grateful to still have him here. "To be honest, I'm one of those people who take one day at a time," he said. "If I think about last week, I'll have a cry; if I imagine what the future might look like, I'll have a cry. "Not that those things aren't important, but the important thing is just to be here today for him, face whatever it is that's on today, and that's the best we can do. So much worse could have happened." Mr Bright, his wife Claire and four-year-old daughter Bella live on Coolamin Road, just a few doors down from the police station and less than ten minutes from the local fire station. Emergency services arrived at the scene as quickly as they could, rushing Mr Bright to John Hunter Hospital with critical injuries into a helicopter that was on standby. Mr Bright was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for further specialist treatment, where his condition, while serious, has stabilised. He had his first surgery last Wednesday and faced a second on Monday. Mr Bright said he is incredibly grateful to the nurses, doctors and medical staff who have diligently cared for his son. He described Mr Bright as outgoing, friendly, and passionate about Indigenous and workers' rights. "He loves the Newcastle Knights, which is almost compulsory here," he said. The whole family is quite musical, Mr Bright said, and his son loves his death metal, although he "did not get that from his parents", and has previously played bass for local bands. He ran his personal best at Lake Macquarie Parkrun last month and had taken up rugby league with the Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs. "Above all, he is just a passionate father, just a really great father," Mr Bright said. The community has wrapped their arms around the family, offering words of much-needed support, love, song recommendations to play to Mr Bright in the hospital and encouragement in an extremely difficult time. As of Monday, a GoFundMe to support Mr Bright's family and his ongoing medical costs had raised more than $18,000 in just 20 hours. Mr Bright said he and the family have been blown away by the outpouring of support. "You read these stories, thankfully not all the time, about these GoFundMes, and it hasn't really dawned on me yet that Matthew is that person now," he said. "I'm not in denial about it or anything, but it's just blown me away the level of support we've had, and on that side we're soaking it up at the moment because it's getting us through it." Every morning, in the Bright family group chat, they send the same words: "From darkness to light. The sun got up. Our precious boy is still with us. He is in the best place for his care. And he has us." To make a donation click here or visit the GoFundMe website. WHAT should have been an otherwise quiet night at home took a horror turn for loving husband and father Matthew Bright. The 32-year-old spent his birthday having surgery at Sydney Royal North Shore Hospital's intensive care unit, after he suffered serious burns in an accidental kitchen fire at Waratah just before 5pm on July 7. The "gentle, kind, thoughtful, strong" and devoted dad faces several surgeries and a long journey to recovery ahead. His father, Hugh, told the Newcastle Herald his son suffered burns to 40 per cent of his body, but he's grateful to still have him here. "To be honest, I'm one of those people who take one day at a time," he said. "If I think about last week, I'll have a cry; if I imagine what the future might look like, I'll have a cry. "Not that those things aren't important, but the important thing is just to be here today for him, face whatever it is that's on today, and that's the best we can do. So much worse could have happened." Mr Bright, his wife Claire and four-year-old daughter Bella live on Coolamin Road, just a few doors down from the police station and less than ten minutes from the local fire station. Emergency services arrived at the scene as quickly as they could, rushing Mr Bright to John Hunter Hospital with critical injuries into a helicopter that was on standby. Mr Bright was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for further specialist treatment, where his condition, while serious, has stabilised. He had his first surgery last Wednesday and faced a second on Monday. Mr Bright said he is incredibly grateful to the nurses, doctors and medical staff who have diligently cared for his son. He described Mr Bright as outgoing, friendly, and passionate about Indigenous and workers' rights. "He loves the Newcastle Knights, which is almost compulsory here," he said. The whole family is quite musical, Mr Bright said, and his son loves his death metal, although he "did not get that from his parents", and has previously played bass for local bands. He ran his personal best at Lake Macquarie Parkrun last month and had taken up rugby league with the Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs. "Above all, he is just a passionate father, just a really great father," Mr Bright said. The community has wrapped their arms around the family, offering words of much-needed support, love, song recommendations to play to Mr Bright in the hospital and encouragement in an extremely difficult time. As of Monday, a GoFundMe to support Mr Bright's family and his ongoing medical costs had raised more than $18,000 in just 20 hours. Mr Bright said he and the family have been blown away by the outpouring of support. "You read these stories, thankfully not all the time, about these GoFundMes, and it hasn't really dawned on me yet that Matthew is that person now," he said. "I'm not in denial about it or anything, but it's just blown me away the level of support we've had, and on that side we're soaking it up at the moment because it's getting us through it." Every morning, in the Bright family group chat, they send the same words: "From darkness to light. The sun got up. Our precious boy is still with us. He is in the best place for his care. And he has us." To make a donation click here or visit the GoFundMe website. WHAT should have been an otherwise quiet night at home took a horror turn for loving husband and father Matthew Bright. The 32-year-old spent his birthday having surgery at Sydney Royal North Shore Hospital's intensive care unit, after he suffered serious burns in an accidental kitchen fire at Waratah just before 5pm on July 7. The "gentle, kind, thoughtful, strong" and devoted dad faces several surgeries and a long journey to recovery ahead. His father, Hugh, told the Newcastle Herald his son suffered burns to 40 per cent of his body, but he's grateful to still have him here. "To be honest, I'm one of those people who take one day at a time," he said. "If I think about last week, I'll have a cry; if I imagine what the future might look like, I'll have a cry. "Not that those things aren't important, but the important thing is just to be here today for him, face whatever it is that's on today, and that's the best we can do. So much worse could have happened." Mr Bright, his wife Claire and four-year-old daughter Bella live on Coolamin Road, just a few doors down from the police station and less than ten minutes from the local fire station. Emergency services arrived at the scene as quickly as they could, rushing Mr Bright to John Hunter Hospital with critical injuries into a helicopter that was on standby. Mr Bright was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for further specialist treatment, where his condition, while serious, has stabilised. He had his first surgery last Wednesday and faced a second on Monday. Mr Bright said he is incredibly grateful to the nurses, doctors and medical staff who have diligently cared for his son. He described Mr Bright as outgoing, friendly, and passionate about Indigenous and workers' rights. "He loves the Newcastle Knights, which is almost compulsory here," he said. The whole family is quite musical, Mr Bright said, and his son loves his death metal, although he "did not get that from his parents", and has previously played bass for local bands. He ran his personal best at Lake Macquarie Parkrun last month and had taken up rugby league with the Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs. "Above all, he is just a passionate father, just a really great father," Mr Bright said. The community has wrapped their arms around the family, offering words of much-needed support, love, song recommendations to play to Mr Bright in the hospital and encouragement in an extremely difficult time. As of Monday, a GoFundMe to support Mr Bright's family and his ongoing medical costs had raised more than $18,000 in just 20 hours. Mr Bright said he and the family have been blown away by the outpouring of support. "You read these stories, thankfully not all the time, about these GoFundMes, and it hasn't really dawned on me yet that Matthew is that person now," he said. "I'm not in denial about it or anything, but it's just blown me away the level of support we've had, and on that side we're soaking it up at the moment because it's getting us through it." Every morning, in the Bright family group chat, they send the same words: "From darkness to light. The sun got up. Our precious boy is still with us. He is in the best place for his care. And he has us." To make a donation click here or visit the GoFundMe website. WHAT should have been an otherwise quiet night at home took a horror turn for loving husband and father Matthew Bright. The 32-year-old spent his birthday having surgery at Sydney Royal North Shore Hospital's intensive care unit, after he suffered serious burns in an accidental kitchen fire at Waratah just before 5pm on July 7. The "gentle, kind, thoughtful, strong" and devoted dad faces several surgeries and a long journey to recovery ahead. His father, Hugh, told the Newcastle Herald his son suffered burns to 40 per cent of his body, but he's grateful to still have him here. "To be honest, I'm one of those people who take one day at a time," he said. "If I think about last week, I'll have a cry; if I imagine what the future might look like, I'll have a cry. "Not that those things aren't important, but the important thing is just to be here today for him, face whatever it is that's on today, and that's the best we can do. So much worse could have happened." Mr Bright, his wife Claire and four-year-old daughter Bella live on Coolamin Road, just a few doors down from the police station and less than ten minutes from the local fire station. Emergency services arrived at the scene as quickly as they could, rushing Mr Bright to John Hunter Hospital with critical injuries into a helicopter that was on standby. Mr Bright was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for further specialist treatment, where his condition, while serious, has stabilised. He had his first surgery last Wednesday and faced a second on Monday. Mr Bright said he is incredibly grateful to the nurses, doctors and medical staff who have diligently cared for his son. He described Mr Bright as outgoing, friendly, and passionate about Indigenous and workers' rights. "He loves the Newcastle Knights, which is almost compulsory here," he said. The whole family is quite musical, Mr Bright said, and his son loves his death metal, although he "did not get that from his parents", and has previously played bass for local bands. He ran his personal best at Lake Macquarie Parkrun last month and had taken up rugby league with the Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs. "Above all, he is just a passionate father, just a really great father," Mr Bright said. The community has wrapped their arms around the family, offering words of much-needed support, love, song recommendations to play to Mr Bright in the hospital and encouragement in an extremely difficult time. As of Monday, a GoFundMe to support Mr Bright's family and his ongoing medical costs had raised more than $18,000 in just 20 hours. Mr Bright said he and the family have been blown away by the outpouring of support. "You read these stories, thankfully not all the time, about these GoFundMes, and it hasn't really dawned on me yet that Matthew is that person now," he said. "I'm not in denial about it or anything, but it's just blown me away the level of support we've had, and on that side we're soaking it up at the moment because it's getting us through it." Every morning, in the Bright family group chat, they send the same words: "From darkness to light. The sun got up. Our precious boy is still with us. He is in the best place for his care. And he has us." To make a donation click here or visit the GoFundMe website.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tucumcari community rallies around well known ‘Kix on 66' after devastating fire
TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – It used to be a Denny's along Route 66 in northeast New Mexico, but in recent years took on the name Kix on 66. Devastation and heartbreak hit when the diner caught fire earlier this month. Now, the community is rallying around the business. Story continues below Environment: Fire in bosque area near Socorro grows to 400 acres Community: Bookstore pushes back against plans to remove homeless camp on property Don't Miss: APD retires Mounted Unit horse that has served for nearly a decade Silent auctions, GoFundMes, and other restaurants hosting fundraisers. The Tucumcari community is working together to support a mom-and-pop diner that watched their business go up in flames. 'Owning a restaurant's always been my lifetime goal ever since I was a teenager,' said Donna Halfhill, Co-owner of Kix on 66. In 2023, Donna Halfhill's truck driving career came to a full stop when she and her husband were handed the keys to Kix on 66, a diner in Tucumcari. 'In my late 50s, my dream come true, and my husband supported my dream. And it just, it was heartbreaking that morning. I was the one that had opened and to stand there and watch my dreams go up in smoke,' said Halfhill. She says it was 3 a.m. on April 4, and she was in the back when she smelt smoke. Halfhill checked to see if the oven was on fire but found no signs of a spark. 'So, I went up to the kitchen area and it got stronger. The smell got stronger. And then that's when I saw the flames coming out from our hood vents,' said Halfhill. The co-owner quickly evacuated the building and called 9-1-1. 'The firefighters, you know, did their best on trying to get it put out. But unfortunately, it was pretty much gone,' said Halfhill. Halfhill said the firefighters speculated the spark started from a ceased-up motor in the hood exhaust system of the diner's kitchen, which spread to its dining area. Leaving behind a trail of destruction. 'The building itself is okay, the outside, the shell, but the inside is totally, we'll have to rebuild the whole inside,' said Halfhill. The owners are waiting for a demo company to come in since the building's interior has been condemned and the roof is completely gone. 'As bad as it's a heartbreak, it's exciting to know that we can build this our way now,' said Halfhill. And the community is supporting them in the rebuild, one fundraiser at a time, 'We had volunteers come in to help bus the tables that morning and what have you,' said Halfhill. A restaurant across the way, Dels, hosted a fundraiser for Kix on Sunday. Providing food and a silent auction, all to raise money for the diner. 'We're just, you know, heartbroken for, not only for us, but the community that relied on us or depended on us and our employees,' said Halfhill. Halfhill said they were offered another location in town to set up temporarily, but the owners declined that offer because it would not be on route 66, sharing that it just wouldn't be the same. Kix on 66 hopes to rebuild and have its doors back open in 6 months. If you would like to donate to the restaurant, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Amazing Grace sends hope to Stillwater after family loses everything in fires
STILLWATER, Okla. (KFOR) – Scott McKinley and his family escaped the flames in Stillwater Friday, but when the smoke settled, all that was left of their home was hope and his bagpipes. 'I think we just really needed something therapeutic in that moment,' said McKinley. Mckinley has played bagpipes for years, and he has lived in Stillwater for just about the same amount of time. 'There's something about this community in Stillwater; it stays with you,' said McKinley. He and his wife found out the fires were headed their way, so they got prepared. McKinley said he and another neighbor tried fighting the flames. 'It was coming at us from the north, and we pretty much tackled it, with garden hoses,' said McKinley. But from the south, he said, the flames were too strong, and they overtook them. He and his wife grabbed their daughters and their pets, and he got his bagpipes, and they ran. 'We need music. It's just something I knew we would need,' said McKinley. The family came back later that night to find their home completely gone. Images posted on his Facebook page showed their home almost completely flattened. 'Worst fears have been confirmed…our house is in ashes, but family is safe, which is all that matters…it's funny how things like this make you truly thankful for the people in your life,' McKinley posted on Facebook. The next post, McKinley playing the tune Amazing Grace on his pipes. 'It was therapeutic for us. I had a moment where I looked in the mirror and where the only clothes that I had on were the ones I had on when the fire first came,' said McKinley. His video went everywhere online, with many putting #StillwaterStrong on it. 'We definitely needed it, and I think the community needed it,' said McKinley. Right now, his family is living with his parents, who aren't far from where their own home was. He said he's been through a lot of disasters in Stillwater and that his family is usually the one going to help out other people. 'I'm not used to this. Asking for help,' said McKinley. Several GoFundMes have been created to help out the McKinley family. You can donate by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
At least 4 Cincinnati families turn to GoFundMe to cover flu-related medical costs
This flu season has left some Cincinnati families swamped with medical costs, and their friends have started GoFundMes to help them out. Kim Francis, a project manager and cosmetologist in Mount Carmel, started a GoFundMe for her friend Sandra "Dri" Marquez, who's grappling with severe illness and the death of her partner at the same time. Marquez was hospitalized with the flu just days after her partner Danny Moore died at home from the same illness. "Her partner and her came down with what they thought was a bad cold," said Francis, who was Marquez's neighbor for 15 years and has been her best friend for longer. "It just all turned very quickly." Moore and Marquez's 8-year-old son was also hospitalized for four days at Cincinnati Children's with severe flu symptoms before being discharged last week, according to Francis. Marquez, who was vaccinated because she recently received a liver transplant, is stable and was taken off of ventilation this week. Still, her recovery is expected to be long. And because Moore was the breadwinner of the family, the GoFundMe is meant to help Marquez and her family get back on their feet. In the meantime, Marquez's 26-year-old daughter Ainslee has taken over caring for her 8-year-old brother and 16-year-old sister. "She's getting everyone to school," Francis said. "She's making lunches, she's doing homework, she's making sure people are fed." Other Cincinnati area families are also facing financial challenges from flu care or using GoFundMe to ask for help. Friends of two other Cincinnati area families started GoFundMes to help 6-year-old Sophia Olsen and high school senior Eden Manktelow, both of whom ended up in comas after experiencing life-threatening flu complications. One-third of all donations made through the website help people struggling to pay for medical care, former CEO Rob Solomon told CBS News in 2019, and data shows that the amount of money donated to help people cover medical expenses and other bills has risen over time. According to GoFundMe's annual report for 2024, fundraising for "essential expenses" quadrupled from the year prior. Flu hospitalizations and emergency department visits last week are each down by more than 20% from the previous week, according to the Ohio Department of Health's influenza activity tracker, but flu activity in the state is still "very high." Three Ohio children have died so far from flu-related causes during the 2024-25 flu season – one each in Allen, Gallia, and Cuyahoga counties, according to the Ohio Department of Health. Two of the children were not vaccinated. Bruce Vanderhoff, the director of Ohio health department, called influenza a "common" but "serious health threat." 'We urge parents to protect their kids," said Vanderhoff after Ohio saw its first pediatric flu-related mortality of the season, in late February. "It's not too late for parents and kids to get a flu vaccine. It may very well prevent you or your loved ones from getting seriously ill." Anyone who would like to donate to the family of Sandra "Dri" Marquez, or any other Cincinnati family struggling with flu-related costs, can do so using the following links. To donate to Dri and her family, click here: To donate to the family of Sophia Olsen, click here: To donate to Stacie Allen and her family, click here: This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati families use GoFundMe to help with flu-related costs
