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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jonathan Majors Goes Viral for Confronting a Fan Asking Meagan Good's Number
A clip of confronting a fan for asking his wife, number, has taken over social media. The incident took place while the couple was at an Apple store. Majors and Good first made headlines and fueled dating rumors in May 2023. However, after announcing their engagement in November 2024, they got married in March 2025 in an intimate ceremony. In a recent clip shared online, the Magazine Dreams actor can be seen standing up to a fan who asked for his wife, Meagan Good's, number in his presence. The clip of Jonathan Majors' interaction was shared by the user, The Art of Dialogue on X (formerly Twitter), and immediately went viral. In the clip, fans can see Majors and his wife clicking pictures at the Apple Store when the person recording the moment approached them. He told Good, 'You're beautiful in person, just to let you know.' To this, she replied with a 'thank you.' The fan then asked Meagan Good for a picture, to which she agreed, but then asked for her number as well. He said, 'Can I get a picture too? Possibly like a number, if that's fine.' Majors, who was standing close to Good, immediately stepped in and asked the fan, 'I'm sorry, whose number? Nah, why don't you go Google something, bro?' Meanwhile, she also denied sharing her number. Good said, 'My number? No, that's my man,' and pointed toward Majors. The interaction soon led to fans calling out the fan for trying to flirt with Good in front of her husband. Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good exchanged wedding vows in a close ceremony. The Creed III star confirmed the news to Sherri Shepherd in a March interview. He said, 'We had told her that, 'Hey, we're going to do this thing.' And we did. My mother married us yesterday. Her mother was there. We had these rings, and we got them engraved in Hawaii.' The post Jonathan Majors Goes Viral for Confronting a Fan Asking Meagan Good's Number appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Express Tribune
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Here's why Will Smith turned down Christopher Nolan's 'Inception'
Will Smith recently revealed that he turned down the lead role in Christopher Nolan's Inception because he didn't understand the plot. In an interview with Kiss Xtra (via HuffPost), Smith admitted he initially struggled to grasp the concept of the film, leading him to pass on the role that ultimately went to Leonardo DiCaprio. The movie went on to become a worldwide success, grossing $839 million. Smith's decision to reject Inception is part of a longer list of iconic films that he passed on, including The Matrix and Django Unchained. Will Smith reveals director Christopher Nolan brought him the movie "Inception" first, but he turned it down and says movies about alternate realities don't pitch well. (🎥 Kiss Xtra) — The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) June 15, 2025 "I don't think I've ever said it publicly, but I am going to say it because we are opening up to one another," Smith shared during the candid conversation. He explained that films involving alternate realities often don't pitch well, adding that he regrets turning down Inception, though it wasn't as painful as rejecting the role of Neo in The Matrix. That part was later taken by Keanu Reeves, whose portrayal became iconic, turning The Matrix into one of the most popular franchises of all time. Smith also reflected on his decision to turn down the role in Django Unchained, which eventually went to Jamie Foxx. While the role intrigued him, Smith did not agree with Quentin Tarantino's vision, particularly the emphasis on vengeance in the story. He told THR that he felt the film should have been a love story rather than one centered around vengeance. Despite the career missteps, Smith's transparency about his decisions offers insight into the creative conflicts that shaped his career.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shedeur Sanders fan sues NFL for $100 million over ‘emotional distress' caused by low draft pick
A crestfallen Shedeur Sanders enthusiast is suing the NFL for $100 million over the much-hyped quarterback's disappointing fifth-round draft pick, claiming he suffered 'emotional distress and trauma… as a fan and consumer' because the 23-year-old phenom wasn't selected earlier. 'It was immediate frustration,' the fan, who filed the federal lawsuit as 'John Doe,' told The Independent, on the condition his real name not be published. 'This guy was projected to be the first or second pick, no later than the top five, and to watch mediocre players be chosen before him… it was frustrating.' Doe, 55, described draft day as 'one of the biggest days' of a player's life. 'And to have all the NFL owners collude and not draft him, it was mentally frustrating and debilitating,' Doe, who said he has no personal connection to Sanders, went on. 'For them to believe that they can just do this and there's no recourse, it has to stop.' The Cleveland Browns ultimately picked up Sanders, a standout player at the University of Colorado and the son of NFL legend and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, 144th overall on the third day of last month's pro draft. Multiple reports blamed Sanders's allegedly vainglorious attitude during the pre-draft process as a major reason for his regrettable showing; one NFL front office exec told NBC Sports that the pro hopeful behaved as if he was being 'recruited,' not as if he was being 'interviewed' for a roster spot. As for Doe's 'collusion' allegation, the notion has already been shot down by NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter, who said last week on 'The Art Of Dialogue' podcast that Sanders and his famous dad 'overplayed their hand.' Some fans have suggested owners agreed not to draft Sanders as a way to punish him for his dad's intense messaging and hype around the quarterback. Doe, who owns a small logistics company in the Atlanta area, is representing himself in court. He said on Monday that he used a pseudonym in an effort to shield his business from the spotlight as he pursues his admittedly peculiar claim. ('The Court offers no opinion on the propriety of Plaintiff filing this action under the pseudonym 'John Doe,'' Magistrate Judge Christopher Bly wrote in an order allowing Doe, who claims he is unable to afford the customary filing fees, to proceed without upfront payment.) An NFL spokesman did not respond on Monday to a request for comment. Doe, according to his May 2 suit, is a 'dedicated fan of Colorado football and has closely followed Shedeur Sanders throughout the 2023 and 2024 seasons.' It says he attended the first game Sanders played for the Colorado Buffaloes on September 2, 2023, against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs, 'witnessing first-hand Sanders' exceptional talent and potential as a quarterback in Coach Deion Sanders' debut with the program.' Yet, Doe's suit continues, despite Sanders' 'demonstrated skills and significant attention' from professional teams over the past two years, he was left hanging until Day 3 of the 2025 draft. 'Reports and leaked statements suggested that Sanders ''tanked interviews,' 'wasn't prepared,' and 'was too cocky,' which contributed to a narrative that has unjustly harmed his reputation and potential as a player,' Doe's suit contends. 'These slanderous statements reflect biases that influenced the NFL's decision-making process, causing emotional distress and trauma to the Plaintiff as a fan and consumer.' Doe alleges in his suit that the NFL violated the Sherman Antitrust Act, claiming team owners unfairly conspired 'to influence the drafting process… [and] to restrain trade and limit competition within the league,' that the 'decisions made regarding Sanders may have been influenced by racial discrimination, violating his rights as a player,' that the NFL 'may have engaged in unfair practices by misrepresenting the nature of the drafting process and the qualifications of players,' and that the league's 'actions and the dissemination of slanderous statements have caused severe emotional distress and trauma to the Plaintiff, resulting in frustration, disappointment, and psychological harm as a fan.' Aside from the $100 million in punitive damages Doe is seeking for the 'impact of the NFL's actions on his emotional well-being,' he is also asking the NFL for a 'formal acknowledgment… regarding the emotional distress caused by their actions and statements,' an apology and retraction of 'the slanderous statements made about Shedeur Sanders,' and the '[i]mplementation of fairer practices in the drafting process to ensure that talented players are recognized and given opportunities based on merit.' However, as law professor Eugene Volokh wrote for Reason, Doe's case 'is going nowhere.' His claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress is flimsy, at best, and Doe does not have standing to bring such a case, according to Volokh. Further, he argued, Doe's contention regarding the NFL's supposed unfair practices is 'too vague to analyze.' 'I expect the court to indeed promptly dismiss it as frivolous,' Volokh wrote. Doe told The Independent that he calculated the $100 million figure based upon his own 'emotional distress,' plus 'the amount of money that [Shedeur] lost by being the 144th pick.' (On 'The Art of Dialogue,' Cris Carter estimated that Sanders's late pick reduced his earnings by as much as $50 million.) When asked if he would offer to share any windfall with Sanders, were Doe to win his case, he said he would 'probably donate part of the proceeds to some local football associations to help the youth.' Doe said he believes 'the NFL needs to be on alert,' even though he is fully aware he faces 'an uphill battle.' 'I don't have a legal team in place yet, and I am still trying to find [one] that would assist in this endeavor,' Doe said. 'I just want people to know that whenever they're feeling like they have no power, that there is always a way for you to gain power. The court system in the U.S. was established so that everyone could be heard. I believe that the NFL thinks that they're above the law and that they can just conduct business any kind of way that they choose to.'
The Independent
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Shedeur Sanders fan sues NFL for $100 million over ‘emotional distress' caused by low draft pick
A crestfallen Shedeur Sanders enthusiast is suing the NFL for $100 million over the much-hyped quarterback's disappointing fifth-round draft pick, claiming he suffered 'emotional distress and trauma… as a fan and consumer' because the 23-year-old phenom wasn't selected earlier. 'It was immediate frustration,' the fan, who filed the federal lawsuit as 'John Doe,' told The Independent, on the condition his real name not be published. 'This guy was projected to be the first or second pick, no later than the top five, and to watch mediocre players be chosen before him… it was frustrating.' Doe, 55, described draft day as 'one of the biggest days' of a player's life. 'And to have all the NFL owners collude and not draft him, it was mentally frustrating and debilitating,' Doe, who said he has no personal connection to Sanders, went on. 'For them to believe that they can just do this and there's no recourse, it has to stop.' The Cleveland Browns ultimately picked up Sanders, a standout player at the University of Colorado and the son of NFL legend and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, 144th overall on the third day of last month's pro draft. Multiple reports blamed Sanders's allegedly vainglorious attitude during the pre-draft process as a major reason for his regrettable showing; one NFL front office exec told NBC Sports that the pro hopeful behaved as if he was being 'recruited,' not as if he was being 'interviewed' for a roster spot. As for Doe's 'collusion' allegation, the notion has already been shot down by NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter, who said last week on 'The Art Of Dialogue' podcast that Sanders and his famous dad 'overplayed their hand.' Some fans have suggested owners agreed not to draft Sanders as a way to punish him for his dad's intense messaging and hype around the quarterback. Doe, who owns a small logistics company in the Atlanta area, is representing himself in court. He said on Monday that he used a pseudonym in an effort to shield his business from the spotlight as he pursues his admittedly peculiar claim. ('The Court offers no opinion on the propriety of Plaintiff filing this action under the pseudonym 'John Doe,'' Magistrate Judge Christopher Bly wrote in an order allowing Doe, who claims he is unable to afford the customary filing fees, to proceed without upfront payment.) An NFL spokesman did not respond on Monday to a request for comment. Doe, according to his May 2 suit, is a 'dedicated fan of Colorado football and has closely followed Shedeur Sanders throughout the 2023 and 2024 seasons.' It says he attended the first game Sanders played for the Colorado Buffaloes on September 2, 2023, against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs, 'witnessing first-hand Sanders' exceptional talent and potential as a quarterback in Coach Deion Sanders' debut with the program.' Yet, Doe's suit continues, despite Sanders' 'demonstrated skills and significant attention' from professional teams over the past two years, he was left hanging until Day 3 of the 2025 draft. 'Reports and leaked statements suggested that Sanders ''tanked interviews,' 'wasn't prepared,' and 'was too cocky,' which contributed to a narrative that has unjustly harmed his reputation and potential as a player,' Doe's suit contends. 'These slanderous statements reflect biases that influenced the NFL's decision-making process, causing emotional distress and trauma to the Plaintiff as a fan and consumer.' Doe alleges in his suit that the NFL violated the Sherman Antitrust Act, claiming team owners unfairly conspired 'to influence the drafting process… [and] to restrain trade and limit competition within the league,' that the 'decisions made regarding Sanders may have been influenced by racial discrimination, violating his rights as a player,' that the NFL 'may have engaged in unfair practices by misrepresenting the nature of the drafting process and the qualifications of players,' and that the league's 'actions and the dissemination of slanderous statements have caused severe emotional distress and trauma to the Plaintiff, resulting in frustration, disappointment, and psychological harm as a fan.' Aside from the $100 million in punitive damages Doe is seeking for the 'impact of the NFL's actions on his emotional well-being,' he is also asking the NFL for a 'formal acknowledgment… regarding the emotional distress caused by their actions and statements,' an apology and retraction of 'the slanderous statements made about Shedeur Sanders,' and the '[i]mplementation of fairer practices in the drafting process to ensure that talented players are recognized and given opportunities based on merit.' However, as law professor Eugene Volokh wrote for Reason, Doe's case 'is going nowhere.' His claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress is flimsy, at best, and Doe does not have standing to bring such a case, according to Volokh. Further, he argued, Doe's contention regarding the NFL's supposed unfair practices is 'too vague to analyze.' 'I expect the court to indeed promptly dismiss it as frivolous,' Volokh wrote. Doe told The Independent that he calculated the $100 million figure based upon his own 'emotional distress,' plus 'the amount of money that [Shedeur] lost by being the 144th pick.' (On 'The Art of Dialogue,' Cris Carter estimated that Sanders's late pick reduced his earnings by as much as $50 million.) When asked if he would offer to share any windfall with Sanders, were Doe to win his case, he said he would 'probably donate part of the proceeds to some local football associations to help the youth.' Doe said he believes 'the NFL needs to be on alert,' even though he is fully aware he faces 'an uphill battle.' 'I don't have a legal team in place yet, and I am still trying to find [one] that would assist in this endeavor,' Doe said. 'I just want people to know that whenever they're feeling like they have no power, that there is always a way for you to gain power. The court system in the U.S. was established so that everyone could be heard. I believe that the NFL thinks that they're above the law and that they can just conduct business any kind of way that they choose to.'
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Express Tribune
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kendrick Lamar's workout video goes viral as fans critique his pull-ups and form
Kendrick Lamar has once again sparked online discussion, but this time it's not about his music. On March 11, 2025, a user shared a video of the rapper doing pull-ups in California while wearing a hoodie and sweatshirt. The clip quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from fans, with some critiquing his form and others questioning if the footage was recent. Kendrick Lamar was spotted wearing a sweatshirt and hoodie while doing a set of pull-ups in the California heat. — The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) March 11, 2025 "Terrible form can barely get his chin above the bar @kendricklamar," one user commented. Another added, "Those pull-ups suck. I ain't gon lie lol," while others continued to mock his technique, with one stating, "Half reps for only weighing 130lbs is crazy." Terrible form can barely get his chin above the bar @kendricklamar — Dread Pirate Roberts (@p1ratebo0ty) March 11, 2025 kendrick cant even do a pullup dam — DC Scorpio (@deonharris513) March 11, 2025 kendrick cant even do a pullup dam — DC Scorpio (@deonharris513) March 11, 2025 Half reps for only weighing 130lbs is crazy — Jefe Pesos (@rob_evr) March 11, 2025 Additionally, some fans doubted the authenticity of the video's timestamp, pointing out that Lamar has been living in New York, making them skeptical that it was filmed in California. "Couldn't be. We all know he lives in New York," an X user wrote. Others dismissed the claim about the weather, arguing that California isn't as hot in March as the post implied. Couldn't be. We all know he lives in New York. — Blue $$$ 💙💸 (@playpizzyy) March 11, 2025 Nigga it's March there is no California heat. — The Sum of All Fears (@vaderviz) March 11, 2025 Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar continues to dominate the music charts. His album GNX, released in November 2024, has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the third non-consecutive week. The album saw 90,500 units sold this week, outperforming Drake and PartyNextDoor's $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, which landed at No. 2 with 90,000 units. GNX also generated buzz for its lyrical content, with Lamar calling out Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne on the track waced out murals. "Snoop posted 'Taylor Made,' I prayed it was the edibles/ I couldn't believe it, it was only right for me to let it go,' Lamar rapped, referencing Snoop Dogg sharing Drake's diss track Taylor Made Freestyle. The rapper also addressed Lil Wayne, stating, "I used to bump 'Tha Carter 3,' I held my Rollie chain proud/ Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down." Despite online chatter about his workout video, Kendrick Lamar remains at the center of the hip-hop conversation, both for his music and his public appearances.
