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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Danica Patrick opens up about "emotionally abusive" relationship with Aaron Rodgers
Danica Patrick has characterized her relationship with Aaron Rodgers as emotionally abusive, revealing the profound impact it had on her self-esteem. She described the breakup in 2020 as unexpected and detailed how the relationship "beat me down to nothing." Despite the suffering, Patrick emphasized the personal growth she experienced, highlighting the importance of self-care and rediscovering herself. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick has opened up about the emotional abuse she suffered at the hands of NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers , calling their relationship "emotionally abusive" and reflecting on how it profoundly affected her self-esteem and a recent visit to " The Sage Steele Show ," Patrick was questioned about the most hurtful thing that has happened to her. She answered, "The break up with Aaron in 2020, because it was unexpected. It was my life. So when you're living with somebody, it's your entire life… And because the dynamic of the relationship was emotionally abusive, so that beat me down to nothing.'Patrick, 42, and Rodgers, 40, initially met in 2012 at the ESPY Awards but went public with their romance in January 2018. The romance of the couple was constantly in the limelight, with Patrick having previously shown his backing for Rodgers' career and poking fun at the possibility of marriage in media interviews. Their romance came to an end in July back at the breakup, Patrick opened up the degree to which her self-confidence and self-esteem were destroyed. "Someone that you know, people could never picture that I would be lacking in confidence, or faith in the simple things regarding who I am. Everything was pulled apart. He leaves a trail of blood. I don't think I'm saying too much earth-shattering things after we — there's been enough out there," she spite of the suffering, Patrick highlighted the growth that came out of the ordeal. "But it gave me the greatest gift, which is myself. It gave me the greatest gift of how much I needed to show up for myself and take care of myself," she himself has spoken before about the difficulty of having a relationship in the spotlight, saying in 2017 to ESPN, "When you're living out a relationship in the public eye, it's certainly... it's tough. It does have some additional constraints because you have other people's opinions on your relationship, how it impacts your work and, you know, just some inappropriately made connections."Since their breakup, Patrick has continued to prioritize her growth and career, frequently taking fans along with her on her journey of self-discovery. Her recent statements offered some insight into the nature of famous relationships and the strength it takes to heal and move on.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stephen Curry's wife Ayesha Curry has a perfect recipe for successful marriage and happy family
Being the wife of Golden State Warriors ' legendary star Stephen Curry and mother of four, is an example of how to lead a happy and prosperous family. Ayesha, who is also been involved in her entrepreneurship and acting, has been a constant support for her husband and the kids. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But how does she manage all that? Well, she has one simple philosophy to make her family thrive. Stephen Curry's wife, Ayesha Curry's secret recipe to a happy family might surprise you The Golden State Warriors veteran Stephen Curry's wife, Ayesha Curry, has a recipe for a happy marriage and family that is quite simple, yet it worked like a charm. In a candid chat with PEOPLE in February this year, Ayesha unveiled her big secret— "I think for us, our relationship always comes first. Then we're parents," she told the outlet. Of course, prioritizing relationship over parenting might sound a bit odd, but Ayesha has the explanation for her philosophy. "And that works for us because then you have two happy people raising the kids in the house. So the family sector in our lives always comes first," she explained. Undoubtedly, two happy parents raising kids would be a far better choice. The duo shares four kids— Riley, Ryan, Canon, and Caius. "And then honestly, it's just surrounding ourselves with people that are smarter than us and know what they're doing and can make the things run. And they allow us the space to be creative and they allow us the space to truly show up however we choose to. And I think that's what's really worked for us," she continued. As for their parenting technique, Ayesha shared that Stephen and she don't prefer to be controlling parents. "We're not control freaks. We have ideas, but we're willing to let people help us see those ideas into fruition," she added. Also Read: Stephen and Ayesha first crossed paths as teens in a North Carolina church— he was 15, she was 14. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Life took them in different directions for a while, but they found their way back to each other in 2008. Ayesha had moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and modeling, while Stephen happened to be in town for the ESPY Awards. Their connection sparked again, and a few years later, on July 30, 2011, they got married.
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Lil Wayne's girlfriend accuses him of abuse, dumping her via text on Mother's Day: ‘Diabolical'
Lil Wayne has been accused of physical and emotional abuse by his on-and-off girlfriend, model Denise Bidot. Bidot, 38, posted a message on her Instagram Stories Sunday claiming the rapper, 42, dumped her on Mother's Day. 'Breaking up with someone on Mother's Day is diabolical,' she wrote. 'Prayers up though. God always pulls me through. Walking with faith.' 10 Denise Bidot in the 2025 SI Swimsuit Issue. si_swimsuit/Instagram 10 Lil Wayne at the 2023 ESPY Awards. Getty Images 10 Denise Bidot's message about Lil Wayne on Mother's Day. denisebidot/Instagram Bidot leveled more accusations against Wayne, including abuse claims, in two follow-up videos on her IG Stories. 'Wayne literally kicked me and my daughter out on Mother's Day today,' she claimed. 'I am just recovering from surgery. I am five weeks out from a whole mommy makeover. I can't even lift boxes. But this man has his assistants coming to help kick us out today… and broke up with me on Mother's Day through text.' 10 Denise Bidot in her Instagram video. denisebidot/Instagram Bidot, who shares daughter Joselyn Adams with an ex, told her fans that she's 'absolutely unsure on how to even process my emotions.' She added, 'If y'all got lawyer recommendations, please send them.' 'I know he has two girls being flown in today, and who knows how many plethora of girls he has,' she further claimed about Wayne. 'I've been nothing but supportive to this man, loved him 'til the end of the world.' 10 Denise Bidot and Lil Wayne in a mirror selfie. denisebidot/Instagram 'But, like, you literally flew me, uprooted me from New York City where I was living, and brought me here for this bulls–t?' she added. 'Like, that's crazy, you guys. Like, these men really be taking advantage.' Bidot additionally alleged that Wayne hasn't only emotionally abused her. 'This man has actually laid a f—ing hand on me,' she claimed. 'Like nah. And I took it. And you know what's crazy is, they always say we're so stupid for love, and I thought it was a mistake. But I know other women he's put his hands on.' 10 Denise Bidot in an Instagram photo. denisebidot/Instagram 10 Denise Bidot takes a selfie. denisebidot/Instagram 10 Lil Wayne performs at the 2025 Dreamville Music Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina. Getty Images At the end of the video, Bidot said she and her daughter were going back to Wayne's house 'and we're gonna see what really goes down.' 'This is absolutely crazy and a new low, even for him,' she stated. The Post has reached out to Wayne's rep for comment. 10 Lil Wayne performs at iHeartRadio 103.5 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2023. Getty Images for iHeartRadio Wayne and Bidot have been dating on-and-off since going Instagram official in June 2020. At the time, Bidot shared three pictures of the couple kissing and wrote, 'Somehow in the middle of all the madness, something special happened. Us.' 10 Lil Wayne and Denise Bidot made their relationship Instagram official in 2020. denisebidot/Instagram The pair reportedly broke up over Wayne's support for Donald Trump in the 2020 election, but they got back together. After sparking marriage rumors in 2021, Wayne shut down the speculation that he and Bidot tied the knot during an Instagram Live with Nicki Minaj. 'I did not get married,' he said in the July 2021 video. Wayne was previously married to his high school sweetheart, Toya Johnson, from 2004 to 2006. He has four children with four different women.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers slams ‘White privilege' in sports media coverage; says black athletes are undercovered
Paige Bueckers raised an important point during a recent interview. Source: X Paige Bueckers says Black women are undercovered by sports media In a recent interview, WNBA star Paige Bueckers addressed racial disparities in media coverage of women's basketball. To be specific, Bueckers said that Black female athletes are undercover and do not get the visibility white female athletes No. 1 overall pick for the Dallas Wings stressed that Black women athletes continue to receive less media attention than white athletes, even with some improvements. This is not the first time the athlete has addressed this issue. During the 2021 ESPY Awards acceptance speech, Bueckers highlighted the limited media coverage for Black women in had mentioned that Black athletes frequently dominate in performance, but their media visibility doesn't reflect their contributions. She reiterated this point in her recent interview and said, "It's still an issue, every single day. There's not ever equal coverage." The media coverage gap is particularly clear in the WNBA, a league primarily made up of Black this, white players like Bueckers and Caitlin Clark often receive more media attention. Bueckers acknowledged this imbalance, "I feel like I've worked extremely hard, blessed by God. But I do think there's more opportunities for me. I feel like even just marketability, people tend to favor white people, white males, white women."The underrepresentation of Black women in sports media has wider consequences, affecting the visibility of their achievements and the stories told about their careers. During the ESPY Awards, Bueckers had said, 'With the light that I have now as a white woman who leads a Black-led sport, and celebrated here, I want to show a light on Black women."'They don't get the media coverage that they deserve. They've given so much to the sport, and the community, and society as a whole, and their value is undeniable. …She further added, 'Sports media holds the key to storylines. Sports media and sponsors tell us who is valuable, and you have told the world that I matter today. And everyone who voted, thank you. But I think we should use this power together to also celebrate Black women.'
San Francisco Chronicle
06-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Serena, Allyson Felix, Coach K among US Olympic Paralympic 2025 HoF class
FILE - This Aug. 4, 2012 file photo shows Serena Williams posed with her 2012 Summer Olympics gold medal during the podium ceremony of the women's singles final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon, in London. Elise Amendola/AP FILE - Track and field runner Allyson Felix arrives at the ESPY Awards, July 20, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, file) Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP FILE - USA's coach Mike Krzyzewski, center, wears his players gold medals as they celebrate after beating Spain 118-107 in the men's gold medal basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Flanking Krzyzewski is Deron Williams, left, and Jason Kidd. Dusan Vranic/AP COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Seven-time gold-medal sprinter Allyson Felix, four-time Olympic tennis champion Serena Williams and Mike Krzyzewski, who coached the U.S. to two basketball gold medals, are part of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame's class of 2025. Gymnastics champion Gabby Douglas, skiing's Bode Miller, beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings and Nike founder Phil Knight are also in the group that will be inducted at a ceremony in Colorado Springs on July 12. Others inductees are Steve Cash (sled hockey), Anita DeFrantz (longtime IOC member, rower), Susan Hagel (Para archery, Para track and field, wheelchair basketball), Flo Hyman (volleyball) and Marla Runyan (Para track and field), along with the 2010 four-man Olympic bobsled team led by Steve Holcomb, and the 2004 women's wheelchair basketball team. Advertisement Article continues below this ad The Hall of Fame's inaugural class was inducted in 1983, and this will be the first class inducted since 2022. It will bring the total number of those enshrined to 210. ___ AP Summer Olympics:
