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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Super-fit footy star reveals what happened when he drank 600 cans of Coke in one month - and the pre-game meal he had to keep a secret from his parents
Panthers winger and four-time NRL Premiership winner Brian To'o has revealed that his health didn't suffer despite the fact he polished off nearly 600 cans of Coke Zero in a single month. While most NRL stars take their diets very seriously to stay in top shape, To'o is is known for his love of junk food and soft drink. Before the 2024 decider, the Penrith flyer sat down to eat a large bowl of chips with aioli, two breakfast burgers and a staggering six Coke Zeros. When Coca-Cola heard about this they shipped To'o 24 cases of Coke Zero, each box holding 24 cans. To'o says he finished the lot - 576 cans - in a single month and says he feels fine. 'I think Coke sponsored Penrith so they sent me 24 boxes of 24 packs (after the story),' To'o told News Corp. 'Put it this way, I got them in October and they were finished by November. My teeth still seem pretty good.' The Panthers star is currently in camp for the Blues and says his game-day diet will not change before Game 1. 'My wife (Moesha) is always questioning me, asking: "Are you sure that's your game day ritual?" I'm like: "I have to stick with it, honey",' To'o said. 'It's always the same diet every time – two breakfast burgers, bowl of chips, cafe latte, two sugars and six Coke Zeros. 'The way I see it, it's a bit of fuel for the engine. I had it once when I was young, about 14, and played really well, so I kept doing it. 'I made sure back then I ate outside the house (so my parents didn't see.). My mum and dad would have told me off. 'Mum and Dad found out after my second NRL game. 'I took them out to breakfast and they asked whether I was playing after watching what I was eating. I have been lucky to maintain my shape but it's a normal game day routine.' Nathan Cleary politely described To'o's food intake as 'unique', while Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai said he has the 'worst diet in NRL history' Last year, Panthers forward Liam Martin said he would be 'dying in five minutes' if he had the same meal before a match and his other teammates have previously joked about him having the 'worst diet in the NRL'. 'I don't know how he is a professional athlete,' Martin added. 'If he's ever worried we're on an away trip where there will be no Coke Zeros, he brings his own.' Halfback Nathan Cleary is also dumbfounded by how his mate can still perform at incredibly high level despite what he puts into his body. 'His diet is the most unique I've seen for a rugby league player,' Cleary said.
Vogue
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
In Netflix's ‘Forever,' a Love Letter to Black Girlhood
When I was growing up in the '90s, there were plenty of Black characters on TV, but Brandy's Moesha Mitchell—a writer from Los Angeles who wore braids and carried a whole lot on her mind—was the one who felt like me. I was always imaginative and ambitious but didn't know how to channel those things. I wanted to be a writer but didn't think it was possible. But then I watched Maya Angelou guest star on Moesha, and I read Still, I Rise. Suddenly, I saw myself reflected in a way I hadn't before. It was the first time I felt seen—not just as the Black girl, but as someone with depth, creativity, and something tangible to offer the world. Years later, watching Lovie Simone as Keisha in Netflix's Forever has conjured a similar feeling. When I clicked play on the first episode of the series—producer and screenwriter Mara Brock Akil's adaptation of Judy Blume's 1975 novel of the same name—I didn't expect to be in tears at 2 a.m. But now, it strikes me as one of the best portrayals of Black girlhood I've seen in a long time. (Happily, it's already been renewed for a second season.) There aren't many shows out there right now for young Black girls. Before and certainly after the Grown-ish era ended last year, a noticeable gap emerged in coming-of-age stories centering Black characters. (We've come a long way from the UPN days, when Countess Vaughn, Kyla Pratt, and Essence Atkins all led their own shows.) As networks have doubled down on reality TV or leaned into reboots, investment in fresh stories about Black youth has become rare. Yes, we have Euphoria, an acclaimed and wildly popular show with Zendaya as a Black teenage lead. But Rue's story is rooted in addiction, mental illness, and survival—more reflective of an adult world than the everyday experiences of Black teens. Forever shifts the narrative, making a young Black girl's experiences with love, guilt, hope, and heartbreak feel worthy, even urgent. A teen from Los Angeles living with her single mom, Keisha is a student-athlete with her mind set on Howard University, caught in that uncertain space between who she is and who she hopes to become. She's also trying to piece herself back together after a betrayal that would hurt anyone: an ex leaks their sex tape.
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Perfect' new Netflix show with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score has viewers 'hooked'
Netflix viewers have been raving about a new show, which has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes - and people are already begging for it to be renewed for another series Netflix fans have been obsessing over a new show boasting a flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. The series, called Forever, has taken social media platform X by storm, with viewers gushing about its perfection. Adapted from Judy Blume's novel of the same name, the show premiered on Netflix on May 8, 2025, and has already garnered immense praise. Set in 2018 Los Angeles, Forever tells the poignant tale of two young athletes, Keisha Clark (Lovie Simone) and Justin Edwards (Michael Cooper Jr. ), as they navigate their first love. The show has clearly resonated with audiences, who are eagerly calling for another series. One X user exclaimed: "Just finished ep 8 of Forever, and I don't know how to process that final scene. I need Netflix to renew this ASAP so that we can get Keisha and Justin back on our screens again to finish their love story. Black love stories DO matter!" Another fan raved: "The music and the kiss. The most perfect show in all aspects. It's all I could wish for #ForeverNetflix." A third viewer praised the show's creator, Mara Brock Akil, saying: "Moesha, Girlfriends, The Game, Being Mary Jane, #ForeverNetflix ...Mara Brock Akil has literally NEVER done me wrong when it comes to creating shows that become my all time favourites. Still early for Forever, with only one season out, but there's potential!" Fans were ecstatic, as one viewer passionately exclaimed: "LET'S RENEW FOR SEASON TWO! I NEED MORE! LET'S GET PRODUCTION GOING." Despite being out for barely a day (at the time of writing), the show has already nabbed a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Entranced, one viewer penned: "Absolutely loved it. Was hooked from first five minutes. Beautifully executed and worth the watch." Another was all praise for the series, saying: "I LOVED IT. Their chemistry was top notch. The casting was sooooo good! "I like that it just wasn't the love story, but the other family stories within that. And the music on this is stellar - both the music and how it was used. A 10/10 series!" Netflix had in fact already given the green light back in November 2022 for the TV adaptation of the book, Forever, which features a star-studded cast including Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Xosha Roquemore, Marvin Lawrence Winans III, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, Niles Fitch, Paigion Walker and E'myri Crutchfield. The teasers were out by January, leaving audiences on tenterhooks up until its recent release. Clearly, they find their patience richly rewarded based on their glowing reactions. On Netflix's own site, the show is described as follows: "Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever." Mara Brock Akil, the powerhouse behind the show's production and direction, opened up to Netflix about her inspiration, saying: "I've always credited Judy Blume as part of the seasoning of my voice as a writer. She was one of the first writers I read that dared to be honest about the human condition in young people and you can see traces of her writing style within my own. I'm honoured to reimagine one of my favourite books, Forever." Remarkably, it's been half a century since Blume's novel hit the shelves, yet Brock Akil's fresh take on it seeks to prove how certain themes defy the passage of time. "I'm thrilled that Mara has chosen to tell this story through her own lens," Blume expressed. "It is gratifying to know that, 50 years after its release, the love story at the core of Forever is still resonating with audiences." The idea to adapt Forever for television sparked in Brock Akil's mind back in 2020 when she noticed other works by Blume were getting screen adaptations. Initially, however, Blume herself wasn't entirely convinced that the narrative would connect with today's youth. "I found out that Judy wasn't sure that it could translate in this modern era, given how exposed young people are to sexuality and the topic of love. I got to talk to Judy, told her my perspective, and we resonated," Brock Akil recounted.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sheryl Lee Ralph honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Sheryl Lee Ralph received the 2,808th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Officials from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presented the actress with the star in recognition of her work on TV shows such as It's a Living, Instant Mom, Moesha, and Abbott Elementary. Addressing the crowd, Ralph thanked everyone for attending and dedicated the star to those who paved the way. "I want generations o see what's possible, that their dreams are valid. That their voice is powerful and their potential limitless," she stated. "I can still feel the determined spirit of that little girl who dared to dream big. Growing up, I felt my big dreams had to be whispered because that kind of ambition could be mistaken for arrogance. I have been counted out, I have been passed over, I have been told I was too Black, too strong, and too much, and yet, here, I stand." In addition, Abbott Elementary creator and co-star Quinta Brunson described how Ralph always gives everyone around her the "show of a lifetime". "To be around her is to be around Hollywood history, grace, and legend," she smiled. "She is a master class in what it means to be an eternal and consistent diva. She commands the room and gives you a show. She is who you came to see, and she is our star." Elsewhere, Loretta Devine recalled how Ralph had a dazzling stage presence when they co-starred in Dreamgirls on Broadway in the early '80s. "I'm amazed at her ability to get things done. That's Sheryl Lee Ralph. She was strong then and she still is strong," she added.
Buzz Feed
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
17 Times Black Women Pretty Much Made History With Their Incredible Fashion In TV And Movies
We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us the most fashionable Black characters of all time, and they shared several Black women who made fashion history onscreen. Here's what they had to say: 1. "The exquisite Hilary Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, who never saw a moment in her entire life when she wasn't just button-down PERFECT." "Even though I wish somebody would please explain to me before I die just how a formally uneducated, bubble-headed debutante without a brain in her head (but God help me, I love her!) manages to land a gig as a nationally syndicated talk show hostess!!!" — sportybook62365 2. "Olivia Pope from Scandal. Simple elegance. Her wardrobe is iconic. She went from wearing all white to black to even trying different color-themed outfits at the end, but no one looked as good as her while solving a crisis." 3. "I always admired the fashion style of the one-and-only Mrs. Clair Hanks Huxtable from The Cosby Show. She dressed appropriately for every occasion and looked elegant doing so." NBC / NBCUniversal via Getty Images "For example, when she injured her foot yet still had to compete in the 'Smooth' contest, she altered her costume so creatively that she won unanimously." — peachylady 4. "Cousin Rachel from Family Matters. I want HER ENTIRE WARDROBE." 5. "Jessica Pearson in Suits. She looks more like a runway model than a lawyer, and all her dresses and coats are gorgeous." 6. "Lisa Turtle from the almost-unbearably treacly Saved By the Bell." 7. " Moesha from Moesha." —41, New Orleans 8. "Whitley Gilbert from A Different World. She always dressed fancy in college; no hanging around in sweats for her." 9. "Also was very intrigued by Denise Huxtable from A Different World. H er wardrobe was very random and funky, like she ran through her closet and wore whatever stuck to her. I loved it." 10. "Joan Clayton from Girlfriends." Paramount Television —41, New Orleans 11. "Jacqueline from Boomerang." 12. "Tasha St. Patrick from Power. Her style was classy yet lady gangster." 13. "Monet Tejada, played by Mary J. Blige from Power Book II, was high fashion while portraying a queen pin who wasn't afraid to sling her gun or throw down a punch, especially for her kids and business." Myles Aronowitz / Starz / Courtesy Everett Collection 14. "Regine Hunter from Living Single." —41, New Orleans 15. "Gina and Pam from Martin, for sure." Warner Brothers / Courtesy Everett Collection 16. "Lisa from And Just Like That... Nicole Ari Parker can pull off just about any look, and her character's style is classy and elegant." — smellytortoise841 And finally... 17. "My ultimate, top-vote for the Best Dressed Black Woman in media goes to both Julia's Julia Baker — and Dynasty's Dominique Deveraux, who were both played by simply the most gorgeous woman who ever lived — the classically immortal Diahann Carroll!" Century Fox Film Corp. / ABC / Courtesy Everett Collection "Women simply do NOT GET any better looking than the magnificent Miss Diahann Carroll! God rest her beautiful soul!!!!" — sportybook62365 "Dominique Deveraux was the mother of the 'Bad and Bougie' aesthetic." —41, New Orleans Who are YOUR picks for the most fashionable black characters of all time? Let us know in the comments below. Or to remain anonymous, feel free to use this Google form. Check out more Black-centered content by exploring how BuzzFeed is celebrating Black History Month this year! Of course, the content doesn't end after February. Follow BuzzFeed's Cocoa Butter on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to keep up with our latest Black culture content year-round. BuzzFeed
