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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pregnant Francesca Eastwood Reveals Sex of Baby No. 2: 'Wholesome'
Francesca Eastwood is proving she's a boy mom! Over the weekend, the actress, 31, shared a video on her Instagram as she revealed the sex of her second baby. In the Reel, Francesca's friends and family were asked if they thought her baby was a boy or a girl. At the end, her son Titan Wraith, 6, cut into a cake and could be heard saying, "It's blue!" The rest of the party cheered as it was confirmed that the star would be having another boy. "Gender reveal wholesome," she captioned the video. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Last Thursday, the Queen of the Ring actress announced that she is pregnant and expecting her second baby with a post on Instagram. In the photos, Eastwood caressed her growing baby bump, wearing the same dress that her mother wore when she was pregnant with her. In one snap, her son Titan stood behind her, eating a cookie, as she looked back at him with a bright smile, holding her belly. The expectant mom, who's the daughter of Clint Eastwood and British actress Frances Fisher, first became a mother in September 2018. She welcomed her son with then-boyfriend Alexander Wraith. The actress announced her pregnancy with Titan at the Environmental Media Association Awards in May 2018. Eastwood revealed the news while presenting an award onstage with her mother. 'I'm going to be adding to the family this summer with my own baby and we're so excited,' she said while cradling her baby bump. In December 2024, she shared a sweet picture and brief video on her Instagram Stories with her son. To start her Story, the proud mom made a kissy face next to her little one, as he smiled for the camera. She added a black-and-white filter and red heart emoji to the sweet selfie before posting. The expectant mother then uploaded a quick video of Titan making a silly face and funny noises at the camera. Read the original article on People
Newsweek
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Superstar Asuka In-Ring Return Update: Report
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. Asuka remains one of the most popular Superstars on the WWE roster, with an exciting presentation, incredible in-ring ability, and multiple memorable title reigns. Asuka is just a Wrestlemania main event away from completing WWE. — Alastair McKenzie🏴 (@mckenzieas93V2) November 20, 2023 Unfortunately, Asuka has been missing from WWE television since she suffered a knee injury in May 2024, which forced her to drop out of the Queen of the Ring tournament. More Pro Wrestling: Former AEW Wrestler To Make WWE In-Ring Debut Needless to say, fans have been chomping at the bit for The Empress of Tomorrow to come back, especially after her fellow Kabuki Warrior, Kairi Sane, recently returned from injury. Now, there has been an update regarding Asuka's return. And fans will be disappointed. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Kairi Sane and Asuka enter the ring during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Kairi Sane and Asuka enter the ring during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Alex BierensAccording to a report from Fightful Select, Asuka is still sidelined and won't be making her in-ring return anytime soon. Additionally, it was expected that Asuka would be out up until WrestleMania 41 and had no creative plans for her. That being said, there have been discussions regarding her creative plans in recent months, although that doesn't mean she will be returning soon. More Pro Wrestling: Legendary Wrestling Announcer Jim Ross To Undergo Surgery While Asuka is most recognized today for her time in WWE today, she was a prominent figure on the independent scene, particularly in Japan. She appeared in well-known promotions like Pro Wrestling Wave, Smash, DDT Pro-Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, and Reina Joshi Puroresu. In 2015, Asuka made her debut in WWE NXT, becoming the second Japanese woman signed to WWE since Bull Nakano. She would quickly win the NXT Women's Championship before moving to the main roster. On the main roster, Asuka went on an undefeated run that included the 2018 Women's Royal Rumble. The streak eventually ended at 914 days when she faced Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 34. More Pro Wrestling: Pro Wrestling Legend Jim Ross Shares Major Surgery Update Since then, Asuka continued to be one of the top-performing wrestlers in WWE, quickly establishing herself as one of the best female wrestlers in the history of the company if not the world. Asuka would go on to further establish her greatness as a member of the Kabuki Warriors with Kairi Sane and Damage CTRL with Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, and Sane. In WWE, Asuka has taken home the WWE Women's Championship three times, the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship, the NXT Women's Championship, and the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship four times with Kairi Sane (twice), Charlotte Flair (once), and Alexa Bliss (once). Additionally, Asuka has won the 2018 Women's Royal Rumble and the 2020 Women's Money in the Bank. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Shares Major Injury Update Bryan Danielson Makes Surprise Wrestling Appearance Amid AEW Hiatus For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why are the makers of The Queen of the Ring accusing WWE of sabotaging promotional events?
(Image via X) The Queen of the Ring is an American biopic on the life of a female pro wrestler, Mildred Burke , who changed the scenario of professional wrestling forever. The movie is set in a time when pro wrestling for women was illegal all over the United States. The much-awaited biopic has been garnering a lot of fame since it has been out. However, the social media team and the makers behind the biopic Queen of the Ring , which tells the story of pioneering female wrestler Mildred Burke, have accused WWE of interfering with the film's promotional events . The biopic has already been garnering a lot of attention following its release on March 7, 2025. The film premiered at the Buffalo International Film Festival on October 15, 2024. However, it has stirred up a controversy recently after its official Twitter account deleted a tweet that accused WWE of trying to bury the film. But, what is the actual story behind this accusation of sabotaging the promotional events? The reason behind claiming that WWE sabotaged the promotional events by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo The biopic, Queen of the Ring , has claimed recently that WWE has sabotaged the promotional events. They have pressed serious allegations against the company for not allowing them to run TV ads during RAW . This has resulted in a serious controversy. But, it has now come to light that they have deleted the tweet, taking back their words. Reports suggest that as a part of the promotional campaign, the film's official social media account stirred controversy by posting, 'The movie the WWE doesn't want you to see.' When asked why WWE would allegedly oppose the film, the account responded the following, 'You should ask them why they tried to block us from running TV ads during Raw (illegal), why they asked us to sponsor their events — we agreed to the financial deal — then they pulled us out last minute. This is just a glimpse into the sabotaging behavior. Perhaps we'll expand on the intel.' WWE has yet to comment on the allegations, but the controversy related to the biopic Queen of the Ring is raising questions about what happened behind the scenes. QUEEN OF THE RING Teaser - Out May 9! (Emily Bett Rickards, Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins) The accusations are serious, alleging that WWE not only blocked the movie from advertising during Monday Night Raw but also backed out of a sponsorship deal after financial terms had already been agreed upon. Also Read : Who is the Main Actor of Queen of the Ring? | WWE News - The Times of India Moreover, regarding the biopic, it is written and directed by Ash Avildsen and is based on the 2010 book, " The Queen of the Ring: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making of an American Legend " by Jeff Leen and Burke's manuscripts. It was released in theatres earlier and is now available on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video , only in selected locations. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Express Tribune
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Glamour, controversy and revolutions
From a carnival attraction to a billion-dollar industry worldwide, professional wrestling has come a long way since the 19th century. Even the 16th American president Abraham Lincoln was once a wrestler who remained undefeated in 299 out of his 300 bouts. Women's wrestling, however, took many years to develop and flourish. The first known Women's Wrestling Champion is Cora Livingston, who started wrestling in 1906 and won the title in 1910. A lot of facts are lost to history but in a male-dominated industry, and especially considering the times, it's not surprising that it took until the early 20th century to see the first recognised women's championship in the west. Pro-wrestling was still a side attraction then, and hence women's wrestling the side attraction of a side attraction. But the likes of Livingston, May Nelson and more had started to pave the way for future stars and a division that would gain more respect than they did. Livingston eventually trained another big star in Mildred Burke. Early stars Managed by her second husband Billy Wolfe, Burke built up her reputation wrestling men at carnivals, eventually becoming National Wrestling Alliance's newly introduced NWA Women's World Championship. However, Burke's separation from Wolfe, courtesy of his infidelity, led to her being shunned from NWA circles and subsequently affected women's wrestling's standing overall. Burke would continue defending the title until vacating it in 1956. Her involvement in pro-wrestling didn't stop there though. She would continue to help train younger wrestlers, including the Fabulous Moolah and introduced the artform in several countries. On March 7, 2025, a film titled Queen of the Ring was released. Directed by Ash Avildsen and starring Emily Bett Rickards in the lead, it chronicles the journey of Burke, a single mother who became a wrestling star at a time when women's wrestling was banned in many places. Former NWA Women's Champion Kamille, current AEW Women's Champion Toni Storm and Trinity Fatu (aka Naomi in WWE) also feature in the film. Women's wrestling continued its tumultuous journey. Personal vendettas, relationships, falling outs, and interpersonal politics between wrestlers and management (especially Wolfe) caused multiple women to claim themselves as women's world champions. This was not new. In the territorial days, political rifts between wrestlers over who should be the face of the promotion, winning and losing and compensation issues, would lead individuals to break ties and start new alliances and promotions in different states. It's a brutal industry full of egos as big as the Mountain in Game of Thrones. Besides Burke, Mae Young must be mentioned as one of the pioneers of women's wrestling at the time. Starting her career around the beginning of World War II, she built her credibility alongside Burke and Moolah. Young once shared an anecdote about her meeting Moolah and wrestler and trainer Ed "Strangler" Lewis. Known for her skill in the ring, Young was already an emerging star. After watching her wrestle, Lewis told her, "I don't like girl wrestlers, women should be in the kitchen. But after seeing you, you belong in the ring." An absolute icon in the history of wrestling, Young truly loved the business and even wrestled and took bumps into her 80s – something she didn't need to do. Fans of the Ruthless Aggression era in the 2000s remember Moolah and especially Young for taking part in multiple comedic storylines and taking beatings by the likes of Dudley Boyz. Both were octogenarians by that time. It's interesting to note that women's wrestling also flourished because a lot of men were away fighting in World War II. It opened up spots in carnivals and emerging promotions and female wrestlers like Gladys Gillem, Ella Waldek, Penny Banner, Ida Mae Martinez, Young and many more made the most of it. The Moolah monopoly In the 1950s, The Fabulous Moolah took over the mantle and led into a different era in women's wrestling. This period of around 30 years is known for much progress in the business but it also has a dark side. Moolah pretty much hijacked the NWA Women's World Championship from 1956 till December 1983. Although NWA recognised her reign starting from 1964 after another June Byers retired, Moolah essentially ran rough-shot for 28 years. In the three decades of complete dominance in women's wrestling in America, she also helped train and hire new emerging women wrestlers. She was the first woman to be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995. However, soon after Moolah died in 2007, her legacy began to be tarnished. Many women that Moolah trained, including Wendi Richter and Mad Maxine, came forth and shared that Moolah didn't actually train them. She would let her top students train everyone and wouldn't show up. She took her training fee, cut the rent and travel fee and paid the women she booked pennies for years. Moolah was also accused of controlling their lives, using her power to engage in sexual relations with her employees and students, and even sexually assaulting them along with her husband Buddy Lee. The tragic case of Sweet Georgia Brown, a black woman wrestler from South Carolina, is well known in the industry. In a cutthroat industry, she is said to have continued the exploitative tactics she learned from her mentor Wolfe. She would send her women wrestlers to promoters across the territories. Such sexual favours and pimping out her students helped maintain her influence in the industry. If someone defied her, they lost out on booking opportunities, money and a career. Vice's Dark Side of the Ring documentary series also did an episode on Moolah and her controversial practices which kept her at the top for decades. Her story is interesting in a truly classic pro-wrestling way. For some, she's a face; for others, a heel in real life. While she did help pioneer women's wrestling from the 50s onwards, her off-screen exploitation of her peers and students, trafficking them to retain influence and having a chokehold on the industry cannot be forgotten, especially by those directly affected. You can swap the placement of phrases in the previous sentence, and it would still ring true. Moolah's iron throne began to melt with the arrival of a new dragon: Vincent Kennedy McMahon. But this wasn't the end of Moolah's career yet as we stepped into the Rock n' Wrestling Connection era in the 1980s. This is part one of the Women's Wrestling series.
USA Today
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The true story of 'Queen of the Ring' pro wrestler Mildred Burke
The true story of 'Queen of the Ring' pro wrestler Mildred Burke Show Caption Hide Caption 'Queen of the Ring': Wrestling icon Mildred Burke gets a biopic Emily Bett Rickards stars as women's wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke in the sports drama "Queen of the Ring," also starring Josh Lucas. Spoiler alert! We're discussing the ending of the sports biopic "Queen of the Ring" (in theaters now), so beware if you want to go in cold. Google Mildred Burke and you'll find vintage pictures of the pro wrestling icon showing off her impressive biceps. Those photos gave Emily Bett Rickards inspiration not only for what she needed to look like to play the pioneering athlete in the biopic 'Queen of the Ring' but also a way into her personality. 'Mildred put on this muscle in a time when it was not in vogue,' Rickards, 33, says of Burke, the first million-dollar female athlete and champion wrestler who was a major draw from the 1930s to the mid-1950s. 'There's a lot more women in the gym now, but at the time, women were not muscular. She wanted her femininity to coincide with this physical strength.' Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox. So all the chicken breast Rickards ate and all the weights she lifted were worth it, the actress adds. 'Putting on the muscle was important for the physicality of her. But more so than that, it actually helped me find out who she was, because that's how she operated in the world. She's flexing in all her pictures because that was her showwomanship, that was her claim to fame.' Burke laid the foundation for modern champs like Becky Lynch and Toni Storm (who appears in 'Queen of the Ring' alongside other actual wrestlers). Rickards talks about what's real and what's fiction in the movie based on Jeff Leen's book "The Queen of the Ring: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making of an American Legend": Did Mildred Burke really wrestle men? In the movie and in real life, Millie (born Mildred Bliss on Aug. 5, 1915) was a single mom working at a diner in the '30s when she met wrestling manager Billy Wolfe (played by Josh Lucas) and bugged him to show her the ropes. On her first day of training, he had a man body-slam her to scare her off – she turned around and slammed him. 'I was lifting dudes three times my size!' Rickards says of her wrestling scenes. 'A lot of the time when you're picking up someone, they're doing most of the work. It's wrestling, but it's an art form and it's so cool.' Because women wrestling other women was illegal in many states at the time, Wolfe turned Burke into a traveling carnival attraction, named 'the Kansas Cyclone,' who would take on guys in the audience and give them fits. 'They didn't believe that this woman in front of them stood a chance, and that's their fault and their problem because she showed them that she could,' Rickard says. Did the real Mildred Burke marry her manager Billy Wolfe? Wolfe rounded up a league of women to wrestle alongside Millie, who fought for equal pay with the male wrestlers she knew she could outdraw. She married Wolfe to make sure she had a financial stake in their business, and even dealt with his cheating and womanizing, but they wound up divorcing in the early '50s, which adversely affected Millie's finances and wrestling career. 'She did the best that she could but ultimately her downfall was not knowing the inner workings of business because she wasn't allowed in the room,' Rickards says Did Mildred Burke really beat her much-bigger foe? In wrestling, every great babyface needs an equally good heel, and Burke had that in June Byers, aka 'the Texas Tornado' (who was also Wolfe's daughter-in-law). The real Byers was bigger in stature than Burke, so powerhouse Kailey Latimer was cast as June opposite Rickards because 'it was supposed to be impossible for Mildred to beat this woman,' Rickards says. The movie's climax involves the controversial 1954 bout in Atlanta between the two, which turned into a 'shoot' match instead of a worked one – or, in wrestling parlance, a real physical fight instead of a scripted throwdown. The rousing film version ends with Millie keeping her championship belt with a no-contest decision. In real life, the ending was a bit hazier – while Burke believed she was the winner, the Atlanta Athletic Commission awarded the title to Byers. Rickards finds what happened afterward fascinating: Burke traveled to Japan to pioneer women's wrestling there, plus 'we end our story right as the age of television is taking off,' the actress says. 'And unfortunately, that is why Mildred gets forgotten. That is really at the fault of Billy Wolfe, who didn't believe that television was going to be a large thing for wrestling but clearly that did not go as he planned.'
