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Washington Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
‘The Last Rodeo': Serviceable melodrama saved by the bull riding
Full disclosure: 'The Last Rodeo,' a contemporary family drama set in the world of Professional Bull Riders, earned at least half a star from this reviewer for name-checking Bodacious, a legendary 1,900-pound competitor that challenged (and severely injured) the best riders on the circuit in the 1990s. As a character says in this homage to a thrilling, occasionally bone-crushing sport, 'What a bull.'
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rep. Lauren Boebert reignites Kid Rock dating rumours after Rock N Rodeo appearance
Republican Representative Lauren Boebert reignited rumours about dating Kid Rock after her appearance at the latter's Rock N Rodeo. In a now-viral social media post, the Colorado representative is seen flashing a grin while posing alongside the 54-year-old musician. On Sunday, conservative radio host Dana Loesch took to X to share a photo of herself and her husband posing with Boebert and Rock. The group photo was shot at the All Summer Long singer's musical event in Texas on Saturday, per Daily Mail. Also Read: Emilie Kiser shared son Trigg's final video just hours before 3-yr-old's tragic accident: 'I can not believe…' For the outing, which netizens claimed to be a 'double date,' Boebert and Rock donned cowboy hats to match the theme of the rock and roll rodeo event, which was a part of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Finals. The 38-year-old MAGA representative added a patriotic touch to her ensemble with American flag-themed boots. 'Last night,' Loesch captioned her post, which raised several eyebrows. Netizens inquired if Boebert and Rock were 'together' as the photo reignited the rumours which began earlier this year. Back in February, the duo made headlines after a video of them getting into a cab together in Washington, DC, at 2:30 am went viral. Also Read: Late Queen Elizabeth stepped in after Meghan Markle 'berated' her wedding caterer: Report Their taxi ride came after they partied together to celebrate Donald Trump's return to the White House. The following day, TMZ released a clip of them chatting. The outlet reported at the time that 'Lauren was totally transfixed by the rock star, yapping away, doing a little dance, and clapping like she was front row at his concert — basically giving Kid Rock all the hype he needed.'
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Keyshawn Whitehorse is a star on the rodeo circuit. But he's Navajo first and always.
Keyshawn Whitehorse says a prayer in his Navajo language before he rides a bull competitively. 'It keeps me grounded in who I am and where I come from,' he said. Whitehorse, 27, will be competing in this weekend's Professional Bull Riders "Unleash the Beast" event at Fiserv Forum against more than 30 of the best bull riders in the world. Ranked 11th on the PBR circuit, he thinks he has a good chance to move up this weekend and maybe even win the championship in May in Fort Worth. More than just a top rider, he is the biggest star among a handful of Indigenous riders in a sport that is growing nationally, and has a rich Native history. Whitehorse wears a Navajo medallion that his grandmother gave him, and other regalia that reflects his heritage. The native of McCracken Spring, Utah, has amassed a large following of Native fans, especially in the West and Southwest, and is hoping to bring in Indigenous fans in Wisconsin with his stop this weekend. More: PBR, Professional Bull Riders, returns to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum this weekend. Here's what to know. 'I thank God put this sport in me to do something with it in a way that's more than just helping myself,' Whitehorse said. 'I have things I want to accomplish, but I also ride to give not only Navajo but all Native people someone to cheer for.' Growing up on the Navajo Reservation — which includes parts of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico — the rodeo scene and Western culture has been in his blood. Whitehorse's uncle and grandfather tended livestock in what is known as Navajoland, the largest reservation in the United States. He started with riding sheep when he was 5 years old before moving on to larger animals. His first big bull ride was during a rodeo Bible camp when he was 12. 'As Native folks, we've always taken care of animals,' Whitehorse said. Between rodeos, he speaks at schools on reservations and hopes to do more with young people once his career has calmed down a little. Whitehorse said his most important advice to children is that they believe in themselves wholeheartedly in whatever they want to do. 'You're worthy enough to do it,' he said. 'You didn't have those thoughts or dreams for nothing.' Whitehorse said he tells youths that it's also important to always remember who they are and where they came from as they're pursuing their dreams — even if those dreams take them away from home. 'It's not about trying to get kids off the reservation and forgetting the reservation,' he said. 'They can make a career for themselves off the reservation, but home's always going to be home.' In a sport dominated by white country culture it can be easy to want to assimilate and be like everyone else while competing, but Whitehorse embraces and celebrates his culture. 'When I'm out there I'm always going to look different than everyone else,' he said. 'My point of view is going to be different. But it's about being proud in being different in those moments.' Indigenous people have been involved with rodeos since its inception around 1570, according to researchers with the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences. Early cowboys were called vaqueros, who were mixed Mexican Indigenous and Spanish, American Indigenous and Black. They were employed by cattle ranchers and would display their skills, such as roping or wrestling cattle, as part of social or business events. These displays later drew crowds of spectators, mostly European American immigrants, and the rodeo became popularized, notably through attractions such as Buffalo Bill's Wild West Shows. It wasn't until after World War I that white promoters monopolized the sport and excluded non-white athletes for decades. But Indigenous rodeo athletes responded by forming their own coalitions, such as the Central Navajo Rodeo Association and the All Indian Rodeo Cowboys Association. Non-white athletes were gradually more accepted in many rodeo associations and Indigenous rodeo riders made their mark. Some of the prominent Indigenous rodeo athletes of the 20th century include Chris LeDoux (Cherokee) who also was a country music singer, Jackson Sundown (Nez Perce), Jim Shoulders (Cherokee) and Shawn Best II (Colville). Other top Indigenous rodeo athletes today include Cody Jesus (Navajo) and Stetson Lawrence (Chippewa and Sioux). And 17-year-old female bull riding sensation Najiah Knight (Paiute) dreams of being the first woman to make the PBR circuit. Whitehorse has been competing at a high level for the last 10 years, and on at PBR events since 2018. He has 29 event wins, total earnings of $1.15 million and is part of the Arizona Ridge Riders team. 'PBR has the best in the world with the caliber of bulls and the riders,' he said. 'I don't want to go anywhere else but the best.' Whitehorse said a ride can be rough or smooth depending on the caliber of the bull. But those eight seconds are anything but predictable. 'Other times, you're just making sure you survive the next jump and when you do you're wondering how you stood on and you keep saying to yourself, 'Just one more jump',' he said. Round 1 of the event will be Saturday at 7:45 p.m., and Round 2 and the championship round will be Sunday at 1:45 p.m., at Fiserv Forum. Sign up for the First Nations Wisconsin newsletter Click here to get all of our Indigenous news coverage right in your inbox Frank Vaisvilas is a former Report for America corps member who covers Native American issues in Wisconsin based at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Contact him at fvaisvilas@ or 815-260-2262. Follow him on Twitter at @vaisvilas_frank. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Navajo rodeo star coming to Milwaukee trying to grow Indigenous base
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TKO Sets a Kansas City Takeover in Synergy Push
TKO Group Holdings, the owner of UFC, WWE and soon IMG, PBR and other sports brands, is launching its first 'takeover' over a city, bringing its three tentpole companies under one roof over the course of a long weekend. The company said Wednesday that it would launch a takeover of Kansas City's T-Mobile Center in April, bringing a Professional Bull Riders event, a UFC Fight Night, and WWE Raw to the venue from April 24-28, in a deal facilitated by the Kansas City Sports Commission. More from The Hollywood Reporter Annette Bening, UFC, Brad Garrett and Nick Carter Get Behind New $50M Las Vegas Community Center (Exclusive) Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon Settles SEC Charges Over Undisclosed Payments 'WWE Monday Night Raw' Pins Down Sizable U.S. Audience for Netflix Premiere It's the first time since the formation of TKO that it will leverage the synergies of the different brands to utilize one venue. While the company currently owns WWE and UFC, it will acquire PBR, On Location and IMG very shortly via a deal announced last year. Blockchain company VeChain will be the presenting sponsor of the takeover. The company will also sell special ticket packages that include admission to all three events, with On Location also selling VIP experiences. 'Kansas City has collectively hosted dozens of UFC, WWE, and PBR events over the years, and it has become a top destination for each of these respective promotions,' said Peter Dropick, executive VP, of event development and operations for TKO. 'This is a unique opportunity to showcase these three premier properties in one city at the same time for the benefit of fans and visitors to the area. We thank the Kansas City Sports Commission and the management at T-Mobile Center for making this possible.' TKO has made site fees — in which a city, country, tourism board or other third-party pays for the company to host events in their city, in an effort to drive some tourism dollars into the local economy — a growth priority. 'Kansas City has a great history of hosting world-class events, and we are thrilled to continue that tradition by partnering with three of the biggest brands in the sports and entertainment world,' said Kathy Nelson, president and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Visit KC. 'These events will generate significant economic impact for our hotels and local businesses, as well as shine a spotlight on Kansas City through broadcast programming and social media.' TKO is set to report earnings later in the afternoon Wednesday. Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
‘It's like a dance': Bull riding explodes this weekend
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Covelli Centre is gearing up for a fast-paced energy-filled weekend of man versus bull. The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour is happening this Friday and Saturday in Youngstown. The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) is an international bull riding organization headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. It touts itself as the largest bull riding league in the world and does hundreds of events every year globally. Professional bull rider Wyatt Rogers will be one of the participants in the event. Rogers has been bull riding since the age of twelve and promises an amazing show from start to finish for the entire family. 'At the PBR, you're going to see two hours of nonstop action performance. It's a performance-based event so you're going to have entertainment from start to finish between the clown keeping you entertained or the announcers keeping it energized in the building–the sound man,' said Rogers 'Then you're going see the 40 best bull riders versus the 40 best bulls in the world and you are going to be on the edge of your seat. I always say if you come once, you will come every year.' Being a bull rider may look easy, but they have to care for themselves just as a professional athlete would. 'It's just countless hours of behind-the-scenes work. From training and working out to practice riding bulls or taking gymnastics when I was little. There's just little stuff behind the scenes that you don't see from the everyday point of view when you come to the event and watch,' said Rogers. 'We're just as much as a professional athlete, as a professional football player or basketball player, whatever we treat our bodies the same. We have to maintain our diets. Strict exercise. Treat it as a job more than a hobby.' The Covelli Centre event is strictly a bull riding event. Rogers said riders work all year to accumulate points throughout each event. The PBR season runs from November through May and riders compete for what's called the Gold Buckle and and substantial prize money. Whoever has the most points at the end is the PBR world champion. Rogers also boasts a lot of education in and out of the arena. 'I have a bachelor's degree in sports management and I have a master's degree in sports administration,' said Rogers. 'There's not many bull riders or even rodeo people that can say they got a master's degree. ' He also says eight seconds can seem like a blip, or a very long time to stay on a bucking bull. 'I mean, it's a it's like a dance. If you're in timing with your partner and the bull is obviously leading it, everything goes smooth and eight seconds can feel really quick,' he said. 'But if you get out of timing and you're off beat, it can feel like the longest eight seconds of your life.' The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour is on Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. and Saturday in Youngstown. For tickets and more information, visit You can also follow the Covelli Centre on Facebook. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
