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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Hulk Hogan have an affair with his daughter Brooke's best friend Christiane Plante? Inside the controversy that rocked his marriage
Hulk Hogan's first marriage ended after his ex wife had accused him of infidelity.(Image via Julio Aguilar/Getty) Hulk Hogan, the WWE legend, unfortunately, breathed his last recently and his death has left a gaping hole in the community. Hulk Hogan was 71 years old but never let his age get to his fitness and strength. While his ex wife, Linda Hogan, has expressed her sadness at the death of Hulk Hogan, in 2009, things became controversial when she had accused him of having an affair with their daughter's friend. Did Hulk Hogan have an affair with his daughter, Brooke Hogan's best friend, Christiane Plante ? Hulk Hogan tied the knot with his ex wife, Linda Hogan, in 1983 and the two became parents to two children. The couple were known for their love for each other at one time but in 2009, their divorce sent shockwaves across the communtiy. Hulk Hogan: Feeling Lost at the Height of Fame | Praise on TBN However, things quickly became worse when Linda Hogan accused Hulk Hogan of sleeping with their daughter, Brooke Hogan's close friend, Christiane Plante. As per E! News, a source had revealed that, "When Linda discovered Hulk had [an affair] with Brooke's best friend, Christiane Plante, she made the decision to call it quits on the marriage.' The source added, "Almost every statement that comes out of Hulk's mouth is a diversionary tactic to deflect attention away from the real reason Linda filed for divorce: two words: HULK'S CHEATING!" However, Hulk Hogan's lawyer had issued a controversial statement responding to Linda Hogan's accusations. The Complicated Family Life of Hulk Hogan At that time, Hulk Hogan's lawyer David Houston said, "It is unfortunate Linda Hogan will do virtually anything to keep herself in the public spotlight..." Christiane Plante had admitted to having an affair with Hulk Hogan As per the National Enquirer, at that time, Brooke Hogan's friend Christiane Plante had admitted to having an affair with the WWE legend, Hulk Hogan. This had caused a number of issues between Brooke Hogan and her father, Hulk Hogan, and she had cut off contact with her parents later. However, after Hulk Hogan divorced Linda Hogan, he did not get married to Christiane Plante. In 2010, Hulk Hogan tied the knot with Jennifer McDaniel and divorced her in 2021. FAQs How old was Hulk Hogan when he breathed his last? Hulk Hogan was 71 years old How many times did Hulk Hogan get married? Hulk Hogan got married 3 times. Also Read: When Hulk Hogan's son-in-law Steven Oleksy tried to reach out but never heard back days after Hogan's ex-wife called him a "s*x addict" For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time Business News
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
How the Picker Wheel Spinner Is Changing Everyday Decision-Making
In today's fast-paced business and educational environments, even small decisions can drain focus. Want to speed through routine choices with fairness and fun? The Picker Wheel Spinner offers exactly that—a digital spin-the-wheel tool that streamlines selection based on randomness, saving time and boosting engagement. Whether you're leading a workshop, running a classroom, or hosting a family event, this tool keeps decisions fair and fast-paced. This digital spinner allows you to input custom options—names, tasks, topics—and spin to select one at random. It updates the classic 'drawing names from a hat' method with an interactive, visual interface, complete with animations and sound effects. You can save wheels, reuse lists, and embed them in presentations or platforms. Use it to randomly assign presentation order or breakout team leads. This brings equity and avoids lengthy debates—making meetings more productive. For more tools that maximize efficiency, check out the TBN article on ChatGPT mobile apps Teachers can randomly select students, quiz topics, or group activities. It's a fun and fair way to engage students, reducing the pressure of being picked manually. Live streamers and podcasters use spinners for giveaways or to choose topics on the fly, making their content more dynamic and interactive. Make everyday decisions—chores, meals, games—more fun and conflict-free. It lightens the mood and injects a sense of play into routine tasks. By offloading minor decisions to a neutral tool, you reduce decision fatigue, helping your team conserve mental energy for big-picture tasks. Incorporating this tool adds a layer of gamification—making mundane choices feel engaging and collaborative. Curious how tech tools improve efficiency? Explore TimeBusinessNews's 10 Essential Software for Thriving Business Owners Head to for a free, user-friendly picker wheel tool. Customize the wheel, choose your spin settings, and embed or save your setup for future use—all with no login required. Use the spinner alongside time management tools or smart reminders to keep your day on track. It pairs well with apps like WorkTime, which helps remote teams track productivity or integrates into larger workflows for organized teams. It's a simple but effective tool in a broader digital ecosystem. Incorporating a Picker Wheel Spinner into your routine may seem playful, but the outcome is serious: less friction, more fairness, and faster decision cycles. Whether in the boardroom, the classroom, or your living room, it delivers equitable results with a twist of fun. Want more tools and strategies to boost productivity and tech efficiency? Check TimeBusinessNews's coverage of innovative solutions like AI apps, software suites, and time tracking systems. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What Happened to Dr. Phil's Cable TV Network? Bankruptcy Report Explained
Dr. Phil McGraw's return to TV through his own cable network, Merit Street Media, made headlines when it launched with promises of bold, viewer-focused programming. But just months after its debut, the network has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing, tied to a financial dispute with its broadcasting partner, has raised concerns about the future of the channel, its shows, and Dr. Phil's primetime comeback. Here's a breakdown of what happened and what it means going forward. Dr. Phil McGraw's ambitious cable TV venture, Merit Street Media, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This development sparked questions about its future. The filing, made in the Northern District of Texas earlier this week, stems from a dispute with its broadcast partner, the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). Despite the financial upheaval, sources say this isn't the end of the road for the network. It certainly isn't for Dr. Phil's media ambitions. The bankruptcy filing is viewed as a strategic move to protect the Merit Street brand, rather than a full shutdown. 'Dr. Phil is deeply committed to the future of the brand and his employees,' said People's source familiar with the situation. They added that McGraw remains 'focused, energized,' and actively engaged with his team. The legal drama began when Merit Street Media filed a lawsuit against TBN and TCT Ministries, Inc. The complaint accuses TBN, which held a controlling stake in the network, of intentionally sabotaging operations. The network alleges that TBN forced it to take on unsustainable debt and failed to make necessary distribution payments — a responsibility TBN had acknowledged in the past. As a result, Merit Street lost its national distribution channels, leaving it with nowhere to air its content. The lawsuit claims TBN's actions resulted in over $100 million in financial obligations and called the conduct 'a conscious, intentional pattern of choices' that ultimately undermined a promising, nationally recognized network. The next chapter of Merit Street Media will depend on the outcome of ongoing legal proceedings. Whether the brand can recover from its sudden loss of distribution is also a key factor. The post What Happened to Dr. Phil's Cable TV Network? Bankruptcy Report Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dr. Phil's TV network files for bankruptcy and sues distribution partner
Merit Street Media, the TV network launched last year by talk show host Phil McGraw, has filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors and is suing its distribution partner, Trinity Broadcasting Network. McGraw's company filed the suit Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court claiming Fort Worth-based Christian media firm Trinity, or TBN, failed to meet its obligations to provide studio space and secure TV stations and pay TV distributors to carry Merit. McGraw, who hosted the successful syndicated talk show "Dr. Phil" for 21 years, entered a joint venture in 2023 with Trinity, which agreed to carry Merit on its TV stations across the country and provide production services. But according to the suit, McGraw is funding the struggling venture out of his pocket — shelling out $25 million over six months. The company laid off 40 employees in June and had to terminate its TV deal with Professional Bull Riders after failing to pay its rights fee. Merit Street's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing lists the company's liabilities at $100 million to $500 million. The document, filed in Texas, gives the same range for the value of Merit Street's assets. Like TBN, Merit Street is based in Fort Worth. TBN did not respond to a request for comment on the suit. Merit Street carries "Dr. Phil Primetime," in which the host delivers right-of-center political commentary as well as guest interviews. The program was put on summer hiatus when the June layoffs were announced. McGraw recently attracted attention when the show had a camera embedded with ICE during immigration raids in Los Angeles. McGraw, once a practicing psychologist, became a self-help guru propelled to fame by Oprah Winfrey, who hired him to help prepare her for a libel case brought by the Texas Beef Group in 1996. Since leaving his daily talk show, he has emerged as a political commentator who is supportive of President Trump. Read more: Inside CBS News: Fear, anger and a silver lining after Paramount-Trump settlement Merit also has a nightly newscast and a true crime program featuring veteran legal commentator Nancy Grace. The lawsuit claims Merit's operations were hampered by TBN's contracted technical services, which it described as "comically dysfunctional." Teleprompters and monitors allegedly blacked out during live programs with a studio audience. TBN was using "amateur" video editing software and Merit staff were unable to use phones in the studio due to poor cellphone coverage, the suit added. McGraw's company, Peteski Productions, launched Merit in a joint venture with TBN, which offers religious programming to its TV stations and affiliates across the country. As the majority owner, TBN was required to provide all back office and production services for Merit. TBN was also obligated to cover the cost of distributing Merit's programs on its outlets and pay TV providers, the suit said. The lawsuit claims TBN failed to provide that service, forcing Merit Street to enter its own agreements to get the network carried on TV stations and cable and satellite providers at a cost of $96 million. TBN's failure to pay led to a number of TV stations to drop Merit Street programming. The suit also claims TBN failed to deliver promised marketing and promotional services, only providing minimal social media advertising. TBN missed a $5-million payment to Merit in July 2024, which led the partners to change the terms of their arrangement, the complaint said. Merit became the 70% owner, with TBN taking a 30% stake. But the suit claims TBN still failed to meet its contractual obligations. The suit said that TBN's failure to fund Merit forced McGraw and Peteski to provide $25.4 million to finance the network's operations from December 2024 to May 2025. Sign up for our Wide Shot newsletter to get the latest entertainment business news, analysis and insights. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Dr. Phil's TV network files for bankruptcy and sues distribution partner
Merit Street Media, the TV network launched last year by talk show host Phil McGraw, has filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors and is suing its distribution partner, Trinity Broadcasting Network. McGraw's company filed the suit Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court claiming Fort Worth-based Christian media firm Trinity, or TBN, failed to meet its obligations to provide studio space and secure TV stations and pay TV distributors to carry Merit. McGraw, who hosted the successful syndicated talk show 'Dr. Phil' for 21 years, entered a joint venture in 2023 with Trinity, which agreed to carry Merit on its TV stations across the country and provide production services. But according to the suit, McGraw is funding the struggling venture out of his pocket — shelling out $25 million over six months. The company laid off 40 employees in June and had to terminate its TV deal with Professional Bull Riders after failing to pay its rights fee. Merit Street's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing lists the company's liabilities at $100 million to $500 million. The document, filed in Texas, gives the same range for the value of Merit Street's assets. Like TBN, Merit Street is based in Fort Worth. TBN did not respond to a request for comment on the suit. Merit Street carries 'Dr. Phil Primetime,' in which the host delivers right-of-center political commentary as well as guest interviews. The program was put on summer hiatus when the June layoffs were announced. McGraw recently attracted attention when the show had a camera embedded with ICE during immigration raids in Los Angeles. McGraw, once a practicing psychologist, became a self-help guru propelled to fame by Oprah Winfrey, who hired him to help prepare her for a libel case brought by the Texas Beef Group in 1996. Since leaving his daily talk show, he has emerged as a political commentator who is supportive of President Trump. Merit also has a nightly newscast and a true crime program featuring veteran legal commentator Nancy Grace. The lawsuit claims Merit's operations were hampered by TBN's contracted technical services, which it described as 'comically dysfunctional.' Teleprompters and monitors allegedly blacked out during live programs with a studio audience. TBN was using 'amateur' video editing software and Merit staff were unable to use phones in the studio due to poor cellphone coverage, the suit added. McGraw's company, Peteski Productions, launched Merit in a joint venture with TBN, which offers religious programming to its TV stations and affiliates across the country. As the majority owner, TBN was required to provide all back office and production services for Merit. TBN was also obligated to cover the cost of distributing Merit's programs on its outlets and pay TV providers, the suit said. The lawsuit claims TBN failed to provide that service, forcing Merit Street to enter its own agreements to get the network carried on TV stations and cable and satellite providers at a cost of $96 million. TBN's failure to pay led to a number of TV stations to drop Merit Street programming. The suit also claims TBN failed to deliver promised marketing and promotional services, only providing minimal social media advertising. TBN missed a $5-million payment to Merit in July 2024, which led the partners to change the terms of their arrangement, the complaint said. Merit became the 70% owner, with TBN taking a 30% stake. But the suit claims TBN still failed to meet its contractual obligations. The suit said that TBN's failure to fund Merit forced McGraw and Peteski to provide $25.4 million to finance the network's operations from December 2024 to May 2025.
