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Scottish Sun
28 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
WWE legend forced to have leg amputated after car crash in harrowing health update – ‘this is hard'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WCW legend Buff Bagwell had his leg amputated five years after a horror car crash from which he struggled to recover. Bagwell, 55, stood out during the late 1990s and early 2000s when pro wrestling fans enjoyed the infamous Monday Night Wars between WCW and eventual winners WWE. 2 WCW legend Buff Bagwell had his leg amputated five years after a horror car crash Credit: YouTube / Maven Huffman 2 Bagwell stood out during the Monday Night Wars in the late 1990s and early 2000s The Georgia native hadn't wrestled at top level since 2001 when his brief stint with Vince McMahon's promotion was ended just four months into his tenure. The former nWo member would then make sporadic appearances for the likes of TNA and the independent circuit, with his latest performance taking place in November 2024. That was four years after a shock crash that damaged his right leg so badly he found himself in a long and hard battle not to lose it. Despite multiple procedures and years of rehabilitation, however, Bagwell's friend Steve Stasiak announced on social media his leg had to be amputated above the knee following complications. Stasiak posted on Facebook: "Yesterday morning, Marcus Bagwell—Buff Bagwell—had his leg amputated above the knee. "I've known Buff a long time. I've seen him in the spotlight, I've seen him behind the scenes, and I've seen him fight through things most people never even hear about. "This one… this is hard. For him. For everyone who knows and loves him. "The injuries from his 2020 accident never fully healed. He gave it everything he had to avoid this outcome—but that fight led him here. And now begins a whole new kind of battle. "Buff was one of the brightest stars of a wild era in wrestling. He made you look. He made you care. But it's who he is as a person—past the lights, past the persona—that I hope people think about today. "If you're reading this, I just ask that you send a little love out into the world for Buff. No grand gestures. Just something real. A thought, a prayer, a moment." WWE legend John Cena's Wimbledon interview goes viral as fans say 'I need this level of confidence' And a number of WWE fans responded to Stasiak's call by sharing their love and support following the tragic news. One posted: "God will never send a test that you can't handle." Another commented: "Keep fighting, you got this." A third wrote: "Sending love and prayers." This fan said: "Sending love and positive thoughts and vibes his way." And that one stated: "I love you brother, Never give in, Never Give up." 'I am gone' Bagwell previously opened up about the accident, which occurred after he consumed alcohol and seemingly blacked out on the wheel. The Stuff stated no one else got hurt and shared all the details about the awful ordeal he went through following the crash. The former heavyweight lifted the lid on his battle with alcohol addiction the preceded the crash and how he managed to gain sobriety as well as a newfound love for God. Bagwell recently said: "I was heading home [from his father's house] and I had just had surgery, ironically this foot had pins in it and I had got this knee scoped for a minor meniscus tear. 'It was like a dream' "I had been drinking, just a few beers but whatever happened, I'm going down the road with a diet coke and I am gone. I am gone. But you don't realize you are gone. "It was like a dream. I remember hitting cars, seeing faces look at me. I got off at the wrong exit and somehow, I drove through a men's and women's bathroom. "The wreck runied my kneecap. From there, that started this whole journey, trying to fix my leg. "At one stage, I was in the hospital for seven weeks and every three days, I had a surgery. It just wouldn't get better. "I was so angry at what happened. I didn't think I could get sober but August of 2022 I went to rehab. August 2025, 27th, I will be three years sober. "The last three years of my life, I get overwhelmed with joy. I have been able to put together three of the best years of my life by putting God, Stacey [his fiancee] and myself in that order.
Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Love Islander revealed as former X Factor star with incredible link to Beyoncé
EXCLUSIVE: Love Island star Yasmin Broom might have only been in Casa Amor for a short time, but she definitely made a lasting impression - and she's been booked and busy ever since She might have only popped into Casa Amor, but Yasmin Broom made a main character entrance – and left like the icon she is. From X Factor girlbander to globe-trotting DJ, the Manchester native has been booked and busy since stepping out the villa (literally the next day). While her Love Island journey with Gio didn't end in a fairytale, Yasmin's not letting any man fumble her vibe. With sets for YSL, Prada Beauty and even Beyoncé under her belt, she's proving she's that girl – on and off the decks. But it hasn't all been glitz and glam. From being the only Black woman in a girlband, to feeling overlooked in the dating scene, Yasmin's kept it real about navigating the industry – and the Island – as a Black woman. Here, she chats to about mic'd-up madness, her dream collab with Rihanna, and why the only 'type' she's entertaining now is husband energy… Hi Yaz. How have you been? How has life been post-villa? Not too bad, it's been hectic to say the least. Like, literally flew back on Friday and then it's just been go go go since. DJ bookings have come in now—it's crazy but I love it. How did you get into DJing? I started in lockdown basically. I used to be in a band – Four of Diamonds – and during lockdown we couldn't perform or do anything. So I thought, what can I do? I taught myself to DJ using YouTube. Then when we stopped the band, I was like, 'I need to make some money.' I just went to clubs in Manchester and London like, 'Let me DJ, please!' I couldn't really DJ that great at the time, but they gave me a chance. The first club that gave me a shot was Tape in London. The fee wasn't great, I had to pay for my train and hotel—but I was like, 'You know what, I'll do it.' And it spiralled from there! I started playing for YSL, Prada Beauty, Sol de Janeiro, L'Oréal… What's the most surreal place or brand you've DJ'd for? Probably Tottenham Hotspur Stadium—for Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour. I'm a massive Beyoncé fan, so when I got that call, I was gassed! So, what made you want to go on Love Island? I tried the dating apps - I met some of my exes on them and Instagram. But men don't really approach in real life anymore. I mean, it didn't work out with Gio, but overall, I did enjoy my time in the villa. It was surreal, and I made some amazing girlfriends—me, Emma, and Rio are planning to meet up when Emma gets out, have dinner and catch up. You had a connection with Gio - were you surprised he didn't bring you back to the main villa? Yeah, I was surprised. We hadn't had any other conversations that made me feel it wouldn't happen. It was very last minute. But I think he stayed true to himself - if he didn't feel the connection, there's no point forcing it. But you assumed you were a done deal? 100%! Even the girls were like, 'Oh yeah, you guys are solid.' We were all like, 'You're coming back to the main villa!' But he just walked in alone. Do you think that's a pattern with the boys? Changing their minds last minute? Yeah, they're not serious. They change their minds so fast—it's like kids in a candy shop. A new sweet comes in and they're like, 'Oh my God!' But then they want to go back to their original sweets again—like Harrison with Toni! You were on X Factor with Four of Diamonds - why did you break up? We were signed to EMI - they dropped us after the first lockdown. We tried again, but we were all spread out—Manchester, Birmingham—and financially, it wasn't viable. So we stopped. Did Nicole Scherzinger give you advice? She was lovely—we wanted her as our mentor. She called us her favourite girl band! We were gassed but got Louis instead. He was great too. Simon—so nice. Not what you'd expect—really sweet off camera. She told us to block out the noise, do what we wanted as a four. That's stuck with me to this day. You're a Black woman in music. You've said people don't take you seriously as a DJ—how do you navigate that? It's tough. Some venues don't book me - maybe because I'm a girl, maybe because of my skin, I don't know. But you just know. I go up and down the country with my backpack—no label, no help. Just me. In 2025, that shouldn't still be happening. Do you feel it affects your dating life too? 100%. In the villa, I wasn't anyone's 'type'—you always get that. I even asked Gio if I was his type. He said yes, but still. It's hard. But my husband is out there. Did Simon ever talk about signing you? No, since he wasn't our mentor. But as soon as we came off the show, Virgin reached out to our manager. They wanted us, and that was the goal—to be signed to a major label. And how did that feel? Amazing. That was everything we wanted like that was the whole goal, like to get signed a major record label, and they're like one of the greatest, like they helped us so much, like taught me so much as well, like I had so much knowledge from the girl band in my life now, like with DJ. You've worked with a lot of artists — can you tell us who you've collaborated with, both solo and in the band? Yeah! So when I was with the girls, we had songs with Burna Boy, Saweetie, Mr Eazi, Jonas Blue. And then, as a DJ, I've played for Beyoncé, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Kaytranada, Sabrina Carpenter... You even performed at Parklife Festival right before Love Island, right? Yes! I did Parklife literally two weeks before I went into the villa. I wasn't sure what was happening with Love Island yet, so I just confirmed Parklife and hoped it would work out — and it did! Who's been the best celeb to work with so far? Probably Ne-Yo. He's really lovely and down to earth. He actually makes time for you. Sometimes you meet celebrities and they're not what you expect - it ruins the perception. But not him. He was great. Who would be your dream person to play for? Rihanna. Oh my gosh. If I DJ for Rihanna, then I'll know I've made it. I'm obsessed! I'd love to DJ a Fenty Beauty event — that would be so good.
The Herald Scotland
7 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
Beset by scandals on all sides, the BBC simply can't go on like this
So, does all this mean that the future of the BBC is in serious doubt? The top ten most watched programmes at Christmas were all BBC productions. And the concern is that if the Beeb ends up with police chalk marks around the edge of her body, will the likes of Gavin and Stacey ever be made again? And can we really knock a broadcasting service which, for £169.50 a year, regularly offers up exquisite drama in the form of Line of Duty, Blue Lights, The Gold, or This City Is Ours? And, seriously, who wants to stand up and say that comedy such as Motherland is infantile, or that Still Game isn't still funny? Read more Yes, our tastes are subjective. The BBC fan base reaches out to the widest tastes and demographics. And the task of winning viewers is ever demanding given that over 35s have their eyeballs glued to YouTube. It's hard to hold onto big numbers when you're narrowcasting on radio with programmes such as Loose Ends, Front Row and the Moral Maze, as clever and informative as these shows are. It's not hard to see why the BBC has its detractors. It's been quite obscene over the years to learn, for example, of the payments made to its presenters for appearing on a public service channel. Gary Lineker did a very decent job fronting the football but did he and his buddy Alan Shearer have to be paid £1.3m and £440k respectively? Did Zoe Ball's wages have to top half a million? But rampant stupidity over pay scales apart (how can political editor Chris Mason be paid 120k less than the professional northerner that is Vernon Kay?) what has to be factored in is that the BBC is trying to be all things to all people. So, is it fair when director General Tim Davie is hauled over the coals for the likes of the failure to edit a punk-rap band at a pop festival, or the bad behaviour of his cookery competition show presenters. Is it warranted? He has to trust his managers to get it right on the day, or the independent producers who sell their shows to the BBC. But clearly when things go wrong, those who hate the BBC (although there are still 24m who pay their licence) are ready to bury him. Yes, the BBC is accused of being right wing, drawing on right-leaning newspapers. But it's also attacked continually for being left wing by the right-wing media. It's also accused of bias by omission, of pursuing impartiality to such an extent that it fails to tackle the obvious for fear of creating upset. Scotland, as we know, is a divided country, with a continual propaganda war being raged on both sides. And doesn't the BBC all too often finds itself in a no-win situation? The BBC drew furious criticism after punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led the Glastonbury crowd in televised chants of 'Death to the IDF' (Image: free)What we should also remember is that Auntie continually holds herself up to account by the likes of Radio Four's Feedback, and in timely fashion this week Radio Scotland's Mornings show turned the focus on the issue of the public's trust of the BBC. This isn't to say the BBC can carry on as it is. There is a real question of accountability given the Byzantine management structure so laughable there has been comedy series (the BBC-made W1A) made about it. But it will have to change its corporate structure. Its imperialism (look at how BBC online news has impacted upon independent news) suggests it can be an architect of its own misfortune. And there is no longer a clear relationship between owning a television set and watching programmes. When the BBC was established 100 years ago, if you could have suggested that one day you'd be watching telly on your phone you would have been committed to a Gothic institution. However, in close years to come, young people won't wish to pay for Not Going Out or Alma's Not Normal. They won't care about the sublime shows fronted by the likes of Paul Gambaccini or Bob Harris or listen religiously to Woman's Hour. They won't laugh hard at the likes of Radio Scotland's Noising Off, Breaking the News or Off the Ball. (Yet, for that demographic the BBC is level pegging with Netflix and ahead of Disney.) Read more Some 60 per cent believe the current licence fee to be iniquitous, unpopular and regressive. Recent figures reveal some 300,000 more households have stopped paying their fee. Some say: privatise the BBC. But at what cost, literally and figuratively? Do you pay separately for television? Will this be broken down into channels? Will listeners sign up Radio Four, or Radio Scotland? Will there be a pay-per-view/listen subscription? Or do we take steps toward building a workforce and fee payer democracy at the BBC with a semi-elected board. Make it a charitable trust? It sounds beyond confusing. And the search for answers will create arguments on a monumental scale. But then again, isn't that the point of Auntie? Surely the mantle of being the best, most trustworthy broadcaster in the world is dependent upon continuous rammy, whether in the form of funding debate or demanding a far better class of cookery show presenter. Brian Beacom is a Herald arts writer, author and playwright
