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Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Hall of Famer Furious Over Jey Uso World Title Reign
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. "Main Event" Jey Uso's reign as the World Heavyweight Champion has come to an abrupt end. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Legend The Undertaker Underwent Surgery After Major Health Scare After defeating Gunther in dramatic fashion at WrestleMania 41, Uso was unable to fend off The Ring General a second time at the June 9, 2025, episode of Monday Night RAW, ending his reign at only 51 days. This shocking loss has caused a massive response from fans and wrestlers alike, with a majority assuming this change was to put a title on Gunther just so he can have one when he faces Goldberg in his upcoming retirement match. Despite this, one WWE Hall of Famer calling for the people booking Uso to be fired altogether. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21: Jey Uso attends Netflix & WWE "Monday Night RAW" Brunch at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21: Jey Uso attends Netflix & WWE "Monday Night RAW" Brunch at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2025 in Las Vegas, Netflix During an episode of the "Rikishi Fatu Off the Top" podcast, WWE Hall of Famer and Uso's real-life father Rikishi, called out the WWE writers' room, saying that whoever is in charge of the storyline needs to be fired. "Here's what I feel," Rikishi said. "I feel that those are writing for this kid. His storyline, you didn't do him justice. You didn't feed this champion right talent to be able to continue to make this champion. Not a fair shot in my eyes. "So you go 51 days. I say, fire. Fire those who are writing for this kid here. If you can't come up with something simple to promote and push your champion that you, not me, you decide to put this kid in that position. And then that's it. All of a sudden, the brains don't went just cloudy. Rikishi is NOT happy about Jey Uso's run as World Heavyweight Champion and it coming to an end this week. — Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) June 13, 2025 "You can't write. You can't think of an angle for Jay. Well, if you can't do your job, I say, best endeavors. Get the hell out the way. Put somebody in that position. "Because the longer you keep the belt on this kid, the longer you... We talk about what's good for business, merchandise sales to the roof. That's what it is. That's what I knew. If you can't make money for the company, why are you in that position?" Rikishi went on to say that he had no ill will for Gunther or anyone else on the roster, but the booking of Jey Uso, especially when he is one of the top merchandise movers in the company and is from a family that has given everything to professional wrestling and WWE. More Pro Wrestling: Major WWE Change Is Planned For Seth Rollins: Report Since the podcast episode has been uploaded, it has been announced that Uso was the mystery entrant in the King of the Ring tournament that had yet to be announced. Adam Pearce says Jey Uso is in the King of the Ring Tournament — Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) June 13, 2025 With the winner receiving an opportunity to challenge a world champion of their choice, this simply makes the World Heavyweight Championship feel like a cheap prop instead of the most important title on RAW. Sadly, this is coming at the expense of Jey Uso, who has naturally gotten incredibly over with the fans only to receive two short singles championship reigns in response. More Pro Wrestling: Long-Awaited WWE Debut May Be Happening Soon WWE Superstar Natalya Neidhart Makes Pro Wrestling History For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Forbes
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Drake Blocked From No. 1 On Multiple Charts By Kendrick Lamar
Drake's 'Nokia' climbs to No. 2 on four major Billboard charts but can't unseat Kendrick Lamar and ... More SZA's 'Luther,' which keeps dominating. LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 12: Recording artist Drake attends the after party for his concert at Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on September 12, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by) Drake just can't seem to catch a break when Kendrick Lamar is in the picture. The two rappers made headlines throughout 2024 thanks to a string of increasingly vicious diss tracks, culminating in Lamar's now-iconic 'Not Like Us.' The battle may have ended months ago, but the rivalry continues to play out on the Billboard charts. And once again, it's Lamar who comes out on top. The rapper's latest album Some Sexy Songs 4 U is filled with streaming-friendly cuts that have been climbing across several rankings since its release. The biggest hit of the bunch is 'Nokia,' which this week nearly lands at No. 1 on several tallies — but there's just one man getting in his way. Drake's 'Nokia' is on a forward march, and it has been for weeks – but even with its momentum, it still falls just short of the summit. This frame, the tune rises to No. 2 on four Billboard charts simultaneously: the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs, Hot Rap Songs, and Rap Streaming Songs rankings. In each and every instance, 'Nokia' is blocked by the same track. Holding Drake back from the top this week is Kendrick Lamar's 'Luther.' The collaboration with SZA has been running the show for weeks, and it refuses to let up. 'Luther' remains at No. 1 on all four of the charts where 'Nokia' is now second-best, as well as several others – including the Hot 100, where Lamar's hit is still dominating the general public's listening habits. 'Luther' has already spent at least 13 frames at No. 1 on each of those tallies. It's the standout tune from Lamar's latest album GNX, and it shows no sign of disappearing soon. While Drake was surely hoping 'Nokia' might have taken the top spot this week, he's no stranger to the No. 1 position. He's conquered all of these charts many times before. The Canadian rapper has now collected 20 leaders on the Rap Streaming Songs tally. Over on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs list, he's now up to 24 chart-toppers. His career total is up to 30 when it comes to both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs rankings. While it is stuck behind 'Luther' at the moment, 'Nokia' is gaining ground. The single also surges into the top 10 on the Hot 100 this frame, leaping from No. 11 to No. 7, signaling its strongest week yet across a number of tallies. If it continues to perform well, it may soon become another No. 1 for Drake on at least some lists…if 'Luther' will ever relent.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kokua Line: Is MGM cash offer for real?
Question : I go to Vegas quite a bit, but I've never stayed at the MGM Grand. I got an email saying I'm entitled to a settlement from them. Is this a scam ? Answer : MGM Resorts International has reached a $45 million settlement of two class-action lawsuits over data breaches that exposed customers' private information ; one cybersecurity incident occurred around July 2019, and the other around September 2023. The company is larger than the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas ; you don't have to have stayed at that particular property to be included in the settlement. 'The Settlement Class includes all persons in the United States whose Private Information was compromised because of the Data Incidents and who were sent notice by the Defendant of the Data Incidents, ' according to the settlement website. Double-check the email you received. If genuine, it would be from the MGM Data Incident Litigation Settlement Administrator, include a unique ID number and PIN, and direct you to for more information and to submit a claim online. Some settlement class members were sent postcards rather than emails. Notices started going out last week and will continue through April, the website says. Varying amounts of private information of MGM customers and guests were accessed in the breaches. A claimant may submit documentation showing that they suffered financial losses due to the data breach (es ) or accept a flat payment, without providing documentation, based on what personal information the company says was exposed. Here are the three tiers of cash payments :—Tier 1 : 'If your Social Security number or military identification number was exposed, you may be eligible to receive an estimated $75 flat cash payment.' Don 't miss out on what 's happening ! Stay in touch with breaking news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It 's FREE ! Email 28141 Sign Up By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser 's and Google 's and. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA.—Tier 2 : 'If your passport number or driver's license number was exposed, you may be eligible to receive an estimated $50 flat cash payment.'—Tier 3 : 'If your name, address, and /or date of birth was exposed, you may be eligible to receive an estimated $20 flat cash payment.' The email you received should say whether you are eligible for a tiered payment, and what tier. In addition, the company is offering one year of complimentary identity theft monitoring to eligible claimants. Q : Where do we take used fire extinguishers ? A : Oahu residents can drop them off at city convenience centers or at the Kapaa or Kawailoa transfer stations, according to Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services. Here are the locations, according to the ENV website : Convenience centers :—Waimanalo, 41-241 Hihimanu St.—Waianae, 85-572 Waianae Valley Road—Waipahu, 94-071 Waipahu Depot St.—Ewa Beach, 91-1000 Geiger Road—Kapolei, 91-184 Kaomi Loop—Laie, 56-020 Kameha meha Highway—Wahiawa, 71-129 Wili kina Drive Transfer stations :—Kapaa (Kailua ), 100 Kapaa Quarry Road—Kawailoa (Haleiwa ), 62-180 Kawailoa Road The convenience centers and the Kawailoa transfer station are open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., while the Kapaa transfer station is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends, the website says. Residents are allowed to drop off two loads a day at the city's disposal sites. For more information, go to. Mahalo It's 6 p.m. Dr. Mark Gerber of Straub hospital on King Street has just called with the good news that my husband's MRI results were stable. 'Everything looks good !' We are so relieved and thankful. In 2022, Dr. Gerber performed a craniotomy to remove tumors in the brain. We continue to follow up with him—what a blessing. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to this caring, skilled and incredible neurosurgeon. What a treasure he is to Hawaii !—Thank you, the Youngs------------Write to Kokua Line at Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 2-200, Honolulu, HI 96813 ; call 808-529-4773 ; or email.------------
