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Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ric Flair's ‘attention-seeking' jab at Jim Ross sparks controversy amid colon cancer recovery
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was slammed by several social media users after he posted a scathing tweet that labelled wrestling commentator Jim Ross as 'attention-seeking'. Flair further urged Ross to 'focus on your recovery'. This comes days after Ross, 73, announced a successful colon cancer surgery. Flair's tweet on Saturday read: 'Jim Ross Will Always Be Jim Ross, Seeking Attention. Focus On Your Recovery @JRsBBQ.' The jab, apparently at Ross's health, faced backlash on social media. 'Ric Flair will always be Ric Flair. Seeking attention. Focus on your sobriety,' one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. Another user called Flair's comment 'classless'. Jim Ross is yet to respond to the WWE legend's remarks. Ric Flair responded to the backlash with a tweet, saying: 'If You Can't Take A Joke From A 76 Year Old Man, Then You Are Living Life Too Seriously. It Was All Harmless, Lighthearted Fun! Just Trying To Make People Laugh & Smile!' The animosity traces back to August 2013, during a WWE 2K14 promotional panel at SummerSlam weekend. Ross, hosting the event, struggled to manage an intoxicated Flair, who was grieving his son Reid's recent death and made off-script, controversial remarks. The chaotic panel, deemed unprofessional by WWE, led to Ross's 'retirement' shortly after, which he later described as a dismissal partly due to the incident. Jim Ross took responsibility for the panel's disarray but noted Flair's emotional state made the booking ill-advised, souring their decades-long relationship that began in promotions like WCW. Flair, 76, and Ross, both wrestling icons, once shared a friendship—the former was present when Ross met his late wife Jan—but the 2K incident created a lasting divide. Only days ago, Ross said that his colon cancer surgery was a success, adding that he is rehabilitating.
Express Tribune
14 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Akon's wife Amirah Iman-Thiam sues Publix
Amirah Iman-Thiam, one of the wives of music artist Akon, has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Market, alleging she was sexually assaulted by an employee at a store in Roswell, Georgia, in 2022. According to court documents, the incident occurred while she was shopping, when a store clerk, identified as Jonathan Ross, allegedly followed her through the aisles and groped her from behind at checkout. Body camera footage from the aftermath reportedly shows Amirah in visible distress. Ross was arrested at the scene and later pleaded guilty to sexual battery, according to official records. Amirah claims the incident caused lasting emotional trauma, forcing her to cancel a planned 12-city European tour and several collaborations with Grammy-winning producers. She estimates her financial losses at nearly $300,000 and now travels only with private security. She also reports relying on therapy and spiritual healing practices in Senegal to cope with the aftermath. While Publix has denied liability, stating that Ross acted independently, Amirah's legal team argues the company failed in its duty to protect customers. Attorneys claim the supermarket chain has a broader issue, citing 19 prior complaints involving male employees at different locations. They accuse Publix of fostering an unsafe environment and prioritizing profits over customer well-being. 'This isn't about one man. It's a dangerous pattern,' said Amirah's attorney. Records cited in the lawsuit reportedly show Publix has quietly allocated $4.2 million to settle similar incidents since Ross's conviction. As the case heads to court in 2025, Amirah says her goal is to hold corporations accountable and advocate for safer public spaces for women, emphasizing that her legal action is not just personal but part of a larger fight against systemic negligence.
CNBC
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNBC
How Tracee Ellis Ross deals with stress, stays joyful: ‘My plate is wonderfully full'
Tracee Ellis Ross, actress and daughter of music icon Diana Ross, is known for her bubbly personality, and seems to keep an optimistic attitude while juggling her responsibilities. "I feel like my natural state is joyful, and yet I work at it," Ross, 52, said during the New York Times Well Festival earlier this month. "I think joy is different from happiness. I feel like happiness is something you can get at 7/11, and joy is something that you earn and work for and takes practice." Prioritizing joyfulness daily is a choice that requires intention, she said. Small moments like making up catchy tunes when she's feeling overwhelmed are what helps her to shift back into a positive state. "I have a group of friends that I have a gratitude and fear list that we write together every morning," she said. "To acknowledge and name and put words to the things that actually light up your soul and your heart. I think they allow a balance and a perspective." Sharing both what she's grateful for and what she's nervous about with her close friends allows Ross to accept that life is a mixed bag of good moments and not-so-great ones. "But if you can mix them in with the right kind of perspective and focus on the stuff that is working, I find that I can have a space of joy in my life," she said. Ross shared an example on how she shifted her perspective when faced with a challenge. The night before the festival she couldn't sleep well and was only able to rest for four and a half hours, despite the eventful day she had planned. "Instead of saying I feel overwhelmed, I use the word, 'My plate is wonderfully full,'" she said. On her ride through New York City before arriving at the festival, Ross wrote on her gratitude list that she was grateful for a bright blue sky, career abundance and "spring New York energy." "I think joy is an attitude. I think joy is a perspective, and I think joy is a lens through which I live and look at my life," Ross said. ,
Daily Record
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Sumptuous' Netflix period drama fans 'can't believe' was filmed in the UK
Poldark is a historical drama series based on the eponymous novel series written by Winston Graham Penned and crafted by Debbie Horsfield, the acclaimed British telly series Poldark is a historical drama rooted in the namesake novel series authored by Winston Graham. The programme initially broadcast on BBC One for its entire five seasons, spanning from 2015 to 2019, adapting the initial seven of the twelve novels in Graham's series. The series can now be streamed on Netflix and BBC iPlayer. Set between 1781 and 1801, Poldark features Irish actor Aidan Turner in the role of the show's main character - Ross Poldark. Ross is a British Army veteran who served as an ensign in the American Revolutionary War. Upon his homecoming to Cornwall, Ross discovers his father has passed away and left his estate in shambles. The series chronicles his efforts to rebuild his fortune with the help of his maid-turned-wife, Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson), whilst navigating his intricate relationships with his cousin Elizabeth Poldark (Heida Reed) and his adversary George Warleggan (Jack Farthing). With an impressive average score of 89 per cent across its five seasons on Rotten Tomatoes, one of Poldark's seasons even garnered a perfect 100 per cent score on the review aggregator site. Unsurprisingly, the show bagged the Audience Award at the 2016 BAFTA TV Awards, reports Surrey Live. Production of the series kicked off in Cornwall and Bristol in April 2014, with lead actor Aidan Turner sharing his thoughts on the beautiful Cornish set of Poldark during an interview with PBS: "It was an amazing experience, we were so lucky. We spent about 10 weeks there and we were all over Cornwall. There was a week we had a private, family owned beach to ourselves, in St Alstal. They just gave it to us for the week while we got the best of the British summer. It was just so idyllic, the entire shoot, everything was just so stunning. "People aren't going to believe we shot it in the UK, they'll think we went to Florence or the South of France or something, because it was actually just too beautiful. There wasn't a cloud in the sky. You don't have to leave the British mainland to find that sort of Paradise." Critics consistently expressed positive sentiments towards Poldark throughout its five series run, with one saying: "Such is my addiction to this particular genre that I obviously snorted the entire thing." While a reviewer wrote: "Poldark has proved such a reliable source of Sunday comfort and joy." Another added: " series delivers immediately on the panoramic scenery and romance that this genre demands: plunging cliffs, green fields, galloping horses and burning glances aplenty." Drawing comparisons to a timeless piece of literature, one critic likened the show to a Brontë classic, writing: "Much in the vein of Wuthering Heights, the series mixes class distinctions and romance, offering the kind of classy soap that should help keep Anglophiles' cockles happily warmed between now and more Downton Abbey." One reviewer said: "It's ridiculous, it's sumptuous, it's perfect summer sorbet." Fans are not holding back their adoration, with one saying: "It's literally the finest TV show I have ever watched. From the sumptuous scenes of Cornwall to the characters bulging with life and energy the show delivers at every turn." Adding praise to the protagonist, a viewer said: "Aidan Turner is a dream casting as the venerable Ross Poldark who is charmingly human, fraught with failing and as one of the best protagonists I have ever seen. Debbie Horsfield writes the scenes with skill and sensitivity. The direction is consistent and seems to provide a level of satisfaction that a viewer will not be prepared for." Finally, another audience member added: "Poldark has everything I look for in a TV series: great characters, adventure, drama, joy, romance, inspiration, and feel good moments. The acting and the story are not exaggerated like in a soap opera." One impressed viewer said: "Got hooked quick. The characters are so well casted that they jump out at you and are so believable. Each episode is a roller coaster and twists and turns here and there. Funny in spots and sad in others . It's a fun ride." A fellow fan wrote: "I love and adore this series. Eleanor Tomlinson is an extremely gifted Actress, incredibly talented."
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Emmerdale favourite cuts ties with family after showdown and a legend is gutted
Ross Barton (Michael Parr) was left quietly gutted in tonight's Emmerdale, as Lewis (Bradley Riches) decided he no longer wanted anything to do with him. Yesterday, Lewis learnt the truth about his mum's death. Shortly after his arrival, he was told by Ross and Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) that Adam Barton pushed Emma from a bridge, but he's always wondered if that was actually true. An accidental slip up from Ross allowed Lewis to work out that their aunt Moira actually killed Emma. In an attempt to stop Lewis from going to the police, Ross called Moira back to Butlers and together, they tried to explain to the new face exactly who his mum really was. Unfortunately, Lewis reacted in a way that caused even more problems for Ross and Moira. He believed that his unwell mother deserved justice, and that he should go to the police. Just as he prepared to leave though, Ross told Lewis that if he did anything, he would tell the police about the cannabis farm in his loft. Blackmailing a brother you've known for five minutes certainly isn't a wise idea but Ross' loyalty lies with Moira, he was always going to do his best to protect her. More Trending Frustrated and backed into a corner, Lewis announced to Ross tonight that he doesn't want a brother who manipulates him. He walked away and Ross suggested that he didn't have a problem with Lewis leaving. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Back at Butlers though, Ross was clearly gutted about the fallout with Lewis. When they first met, Ross wasn't fussed about his new brother, but they ended up connecting and having a laugh. Lewis also reminded Ross of his late brother Finn, who was shot by their mum. If Lewis returns, can Ross rebuild their connection? View More » MORE: Emmerdale's Moira 'exposed' as the truth of Emma Barton's murder comes to light MORE: Mack left trapped in Emmerdale as Lewis Barton takes revenge over crime plot MORE: Emmerdale's Ross has a secret plan for Lewis – and it spells trouble
